Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Bay City, TX
Browse Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Bay City, Texas. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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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
Online in Bay City, TX
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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 Bay City, TX (Online Only)
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Andrew Oshobu
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)
I am an individual who brings safety, calmness, and flexibility to my therapy. I don't come with an agenda rather I follow your lead and will bring in various techniques or interventions through psycho-education to support your needs. Life can be hard but you are not alone.
3 Years Experience
Online in Bay City, TX (Online Only)
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Lexi Eller
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-S
I'm Lexi Eller, LCSW-S, a therapist that loves to see people thrive in their own skin after feeling overwhelmed, unlike themselves and help with the healing process. I have a heart for helping first responders and veterans who have served our community when they seem to be disregarded by the world. The dark realities of the day to day can compound and if not handled with care and intention, can fester and have an ripple effect in your life in all facets. Along with those who have been impacted by sexual assault, domestic violence and other traumas.
I am certified in EMDR and ART (like EMDR on steroids) along with other modalities like DBT, IFS and more. Therapy is a collaborative effort with you in creating a tailored treatment plan to address any gunk in your life that you feel is hindering you from being you again.
As someone who understands trauma personally, I here to help you break the loop in your head and create a place you vent and heal and get back to feeling like yourself again.
10 Years Experience
Online in Bay City, TX
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Kourtney Bennett
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Therapy can offer a space to better understand yourself and the experiences that have shaped you. I help adults make sense of trauma, neurodivergence, burnout, identity, and life transitions by understanding their experiences within the context of their relationships, environments, and the systems they have navigated. Together, we'll build practical skills, deepen self-understanding, and create meaningful, lasting change in a compassionate, collaborative space.
9 Years Experience
Online in Bay City, TX
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Bay City, TX Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Bay City, TX average 12 years of experience and charge around $180 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
$180
Accept insurance
57%
Offer sliding scale
47%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 54% |
Online Only |
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| 46% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 86% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 74% | Depression |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 64% | Stress |
| 56% | Self Esteem |
| 53% | Social Anxiety |
| 49% | ADHD |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 85% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 49% | Teen |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 49% | Men |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Military / Veterans |
| 31% | Black / African American |