Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Laredo, Texas TX
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Shawna Damiani
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Hi, I'm Shawna. I'm really glad you're here — and I know that finding the right therapist can feel like a lot. My hope is that by the time you finish reading this, you'll have a sense of who I am and whether we might be a good fit.
I work with adults who are carrying things that feel heavy — whether that's the weight of past trauma, the complexity of relationships that keep hitting the same walls, or the experience of moving through a world that wasn't quite designed for the way your brain works. I specialize in trauma and PTSD, relationship challenges, and supporting adults with ADHD and autism who are often figuring out a lot about themselves for the first time.
A lot of my clients come to me feeling like something is wrong with them. My job — and honestly, my passion — is helping people see that they've been responding to hard things in the most human ways possible. Healing isn't about fixing yourself. It's about understanding yourself.
My approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. I'm not going to sit silently and nod — I show up as a real person in the room with you. Therapy with me tends to feel like an honest, sometimes even humorous conversation, grounded in real tools and genuine care.
If any of this resonates, I'd love to hear from you. Reaching out is the hardest part — and you've already started.
8 Years Experience
Online in Laredo, TX Texas (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 Laredo, TX Texas
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Dr. Olivia Blandford
Psychologist, Ph.D.
With degrees in neuroscience and clinical health psychology, I am passionate about and highly familiar with the links between our brains, our bodies, and our mental and emotional experiences, and I feel deeply privileged to have a career in which I get to share this important knowledge and helping others feel less alone in their journeys. I help individuals and couples with relationship problems like conflict, betrayal, loneliness, and estrangement, as well as the difficult feelings these problems bring. I also specialize in stress and trauma and am passionate about helping people make sense of highly stressful life events. I also love physical activity and strongly believe our mental health is holistic, and we take care of our minds and hearts by taking care of our bodies.
Above all else, my mission is to show up for you as a fellow human who cares about your story and is truly paying attention. Combined with a decade of clinical expertise, I prioritize warmth, authenticity, humor, and kindness. I won’t just sit there and nod. With me, you can expect individual therapy and marital therapy that is quality, research-backed, and tailored to your needs. I strive to be the kind of therapist that I always wanted as a client: someone willing to dive deep and offer enthusiasm and encouragement along the way. You deserve nothing less. see myself as a collaborator, a fellow human who gets what it’s like to struggle and can offer feedback, celebrate your strengths, and help you reach a better understanding of yourself and others. I also value your input and feedback throughout therapy so I can make sure I deliver what you are needing.
6 Years Experience
Online in Laredo, 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 Laredo, TX Texas (Online Only)
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Brian McCormack (Connemara Counseling)
Counselor/Therapist, LPC-A/LMHCA
My counseling philosophy is simple yet profound: to build a genuine therapeutic relationship where you feel understood, supported, and empowered. I am committed to equipping you with the tools and strategies to navigate life’s challenges and create lasting change and renewed purpose."
2 Years Experience
Online in Laredo, TX Texas (Online Only)
Laredo is one of the most culturally unified US-Mexico border cities in the country — with a population that is over 95% Hispanic and where Spanish is the dominant language of daily life — making bilingual, bicultural therapists not a specialty but an essential baseline for meaningful access to care. The city's economy is driven by international trade and logistics, with one of the busiest land ports in the United States, and therapists frequently address the occupational stress of commercial transport workers alongside the immigration stress experienced by families maintaining ties on both sides of the border. Laredo Medical Center and the Laredo VA Outpatient Clinic provide institutional resources, while the therapy community overall is relatively sparse compared to the population's scale. Webb County's concentration of poverty and social stress amplifies the need for community-accessible mental health services.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Laredo, Texas Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Laredo, 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 (80%), Depression (75%), and Trauma and PTSD (70%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$176
Accept insurance
54%
Offer sliding scale
54%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 51% |
Online Only |
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| 49% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 80% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 75% | Depression |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 64% | Stress |
| 58% | Self Esteem |
| 52% | Social Anxiety |
| 49% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 86% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 49% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 49% | Men |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Military / Veterans |
| 33% | Black / African American |