Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Brownsville, Texas TX
We are proud to feature top rated Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Brownsville. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
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Dr Todd Giardina
Psychologist, PhD, Counseling Psychology
Have you felt "stuck" and unable to make that change you so desire? Do you hear from people that you're "not living up to your potential" or "you're so great," but you just don't feel it? Are your relationships plagued by anxiety or distress? These are the things I am expert in managing. I focus largely on work with women, being that I can "speak" the male and female language and navigate relationship issues. I also take a feminist, empowerment focus in our work - we build on your specific strengths, and take into account your objective limitations. Everyone can find happiness, let's find yours, together!
19 Years Experience
Online in Brownsville, TX Texas
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Dr. Karina Luaces
Psychologist, PsyD.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or navigating a life transition that feels heavier than expected. Whatever brings you here, you don't have to carry it alone. I am a PSYPACT authorized licensed psychologist offering warm, collaborative therapy in English and Spanish — in person in Pinecrest, FL and via telehealth across 40+ states. Free 15-minute consultations available.
7 Years Experience
Online in Brownsville, TX Texas
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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
Online in Brownsville, TX Texas
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Cherilyn Schutze Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd., LPC, CCTTP, EMDR trained
I believe therapy works best when it is rooted in trust, authenticity, and honest connection. My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely understood and supported—while also gently challenged toward the growth and healing you are seeking.
Clients often describe me as warm, insightful, direct, and deeply engaged in the therapeutic process. I value authenticity in the therapy room and believe meaningful change happens when we are willing to look honestly at both the pain you carry and the patterns that may be keeping you stuck.
My approach balances emotional depth with practical guidance. I want clients to leave therapy with more than insight alone—I want them to develop the self-understanding, emotional clarity, and practical tools needed to create lasting change in their lives and relationships.
It is a privilege to walk alongside clients as they do the courageous work of healing old wounds, growing in self-awareness, and becoming more fully themselves.
14 Years Experience
Online in Brownsville, TX Texas (Online Only)
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Shaina Peng
Counselor/Therapist, LPC Associate, supervised by Frank Cohn (LPC-S)
Hi, my name is Shaina with Sunrise Counseling Austin! I’m an insight-oriented and relational therapist in Austin, Texas.
The people I work with are thoughtful, emotionally layered individuals seeking both symptom relief and a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and the patterns underneath what they feel.
My approach is insight-oriented and active. I pay close attention to what’s happening beneath the surface and ask questions that help gently unpack emotions, contradictions, defenses, and relational dynamics in a way that feels exploratory rather than clinical or detached. I’m especially interested in the relationship people have with themselves: the parts that long deeply, protect themselves, overthink, idealize connection, yearn for growth, or feel disconnected despite wanting deeper meaning. Therapy is a space to better understand those inner patterns, build self-trust, and create relationships that feel more grounded, connected, and emotionally sustainable.
1 Years Experience
Online in Brownsville, TX Texas
Brownsville is one of the southernmost cities in the United States and sits directly on the US-Mexico border — sharing the border with Matamoros, Tamaulipas — with a population that is over 90% Hispanic and where Spanish is the dominant language of daily life, making bilingual, bicultural therapy not a specialty but the baseline expectation for meaningful access to care. The city's poverty rate is among the highest in the United States, and therapists here frequently address the compounding effects of economic stress, immigration-related family separation, and the chronic anxiety of border community life. Valley Baptist Medical Center and the UT Health RGV system provide institutional mental health resources for the Rio Grande Valley region. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's psychology and counseling programs supply clinical training to a region that remains significantly underserved relative to its mental health needs.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Brownsville, Texas Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Brownsville, Texas average 12 years of experience and charge around $176 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (79%), Depression (75%), and Trauma and PTSD (69%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$176
Accept insurance
53%
Offer sliding scale
54%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 75% | Depression |
| 69% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 63% | Stress |
| 57% | Self Esteem |
| 53% | Social Anxiety |
| 49% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 85% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 50% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 49% | Men |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Military / Veterans |
| 34% | Black / African American |