Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Austin, TX
Browse Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Austin, Texas. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Angelique Umutesi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the heart behind Roots & Refuge Center. This work is deeply personal to me. As someone who has walked with communities through displacement, grief, and healing, I created this space to honor our collective need for belonging, restoration, and meaning.
5 Years Experience
Online in Austin, TX (Online Only)
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Heinig Health and Wellness Counseling
Psychologist, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, M.S. Health Psychology, M.A. Clinical Psychology, PSYPACT Providers
We believe that therapy should be a place where you feel understood, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life. Our approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique experiences, strengths, and goals. Our psychologists specialize in working with adults facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, health anxiety, chronic illness, chronic pain, sleep difficulties, OCD, and other challenges that can impact emotional well-being. Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing, we help clients develop practical coping skills, build resilience, and reconnect with what matters most to them. Whether you're navigating a health condition, a major life transition, or longstanding emotional struggles, our goal is to provide a supportive space where you can gain insight, foster growth, and create lasting change.
7 Years Experience
Online in Austin, TX (Online Only)
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Brave Young Minds
Psychologist
Brave Young Minds is unique in that we only provide therapy that is supported by research to help you, your child, or your teen to tackle the toughest emotions and behaviors. We specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, trauma, and behavioral difficulties. We even treat hair pulling and skin picking. Our practice is special because we never treat kids or teens alone - we work with your family system to find ways to support everyone involved in treatment. Reach out today at braveyoungminds.com/join and our amazing administrative staff will help you get on our schedule.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Austin, TX 78752
Online in Austin, TX
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Dr. Jillian Mahatha
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ph.D., LCMHC, NCC, ACS, CCTP
Supporting others is more than my profession—it's a calling. I am dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. Together, we will explore challenges, build on your strengths, and work toward meaningful healing, personal growth, and lasting positive change.
14 Years Experience
Online in Austin, TX (Online Only)
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Benjamin Conner Trauma To Peace Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, LPC, EMDR, Veteran
I use a combination of evidence based practices proven over time to lead individuals from trauma to peace.
I offer you a pathway from pain and fatigue to peace and empowerment. This comes from one who has endured it. I understand trying to make it to the next minute or the next day and it seeming impossible. I was tired too. I have a different life now. I don't believe in people needing counseling weekly for years on end. Lets work together for relief. You will overcome the obstacles in your way and build skills that help you take on whatever comes next.
I understand treating these issues with EMDR, CBT, ACT and more, guiding healing for individuals and families. Working, parenting, and relationships are difficult on their own, and with trauma, anxiety, or depression in the background it can seem impossible. Treating those injuries from the past and present can change your life, strengthen your identity, and heal your relationships.
Reach out to me, lets build some trust and get some work done that makes your life and your mind feel different. We are 100% online, no need to travel, we can work with you anywhere in Texas or Utah.
6 Years Experience
Online in Austin, TX (Online Only)
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David J Schlosz
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
When people begin therapy, they are often carrying far more than anyone around them realizes. Beneath the anxiety, exhaustion, overthinking, shame, conflict, or loneliness is often a person who has spent years trying to survive, hold everything together, meet expectations, and remain strong for everyone else. My work as a therapist is rooted in helping people reconnect with themselves beneath those survival strategies.
I believe healing happens most deeply through authentic human connection. While insight and coping skills are important, lasting transformation often occurs when people feel truly seen, emotionally safe, and no longer alone in their experience. My approach to therapy is relational, compassionate, grounded, and integrative. I draw from attachment theory, somatic approaches, existential therapy, mindfulness, and relational-cultural frameworks to help clients better understand not only their thoughts, but also the emotional and nervous system patterns that shape their lives and relationships.
As both a therapist and counselor educator, I have spent years helping people navigate shame, trauma, grief, identity struggles, relational pain, anxiety, burnout, and the quiet sense of disconnection many people carry beneath the surface. I work especially well with individuals who are insightful and self-aware, yet still find themselves repeating painful patterns, struggling to trust themselves, or feeling emotionally stuck despite “knowing better.”
I do not view people as broken. I see symptoms as intelligent adaptations to pain, loss, fear, and unmet needs. Therapy is not about becoming someone else. It is about coming home to yourself with greater compassion, honesty, courage, and freedom.
My hope is to create a space where clients can slow down, breathe, explore their inner world without judgment, and begin building a life that feels more authentic, connected, and sustainable. Healing is not about perfection. It is about learning to relate to yourself and others in ways that bring greater wholeness, presence, and aliveness.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Austin, TX
Online in Austin, TX
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Amy R. Teel
Counselor/Therapist, MS, LPC-Associate, NARM, SE Trained
Therapy with me is relaxed, collaborative, and grounded in genuine human connection. You do not have to show up perfectly or have everything figured out before starting. I offer a supportive space where you can slow down, feel heard, and begin making sense of what you are carrying at your own pace. If you are looking for therapy that feels warm, approachable, and real, I would be honored to connect with you.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Austin, TX
Online in Austin, TX
Austin's explosive tech-industry growth has brought an influx of young professionals navigating burnout, identity shifts, and the pressures of rapid lifestyle change in an increasingly expensive city. The city has a large LGBTQ+ community and strong demand for affirming therapists specializing in gender identity, relationship dynamics, and life transitions. The University of Texas and major hospital systems including Ascension Seton and St. David's HealthCare provide substantial mental health resources alongside the city's growing network of private practices. Many Austin therapists offer telehealth, making it easier to find care across the wider metro and surrounding Hill Country communities.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Austin, TX Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Austin, TX average 12 years of experience and charge around $179 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (86%), Depression (74%), and Trauma and PTSD (68%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$179
Accept insurance
58%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 55% |
Online Only |
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| 45% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 86% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 74% | Depression |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 63% | Stress |
| 55% | Self Esteem |
| 52% | Social Anxiety |
| 48% | ADHD |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 85% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 49% | Men |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Military / Veterans |
| 32% | Christian |