Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Pharr, TX
Browse Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Pharr, Texas. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Michael Brustein
Psychologist, Psy.D
Often, perfectionistic and high-striving individuals are both curious about therapy and ambivalent about seeking it. They may feel excited by the possibility of understanding themselves more deeply, while also unsettled by the idea of asking for help with one’s own mind. For people who are used to being competent, self-reliant, and in control, therapy can feel exposing at first.
Michael helps clients understand this hesitation not as resistance, but as part of the work itself: the wish to grow alongside the fear of needing anything at all. Many clients become more comfortable once they see that therapy is not simply about “talking about feelings,” but about learning to observe the mind with more honesty and precision.
Therapy becomes a disciplined space for reflection, which itself can be a powerful tool for developing emotional clarity, self-awareness, and greater freedom in how one responds to pressure, relationships, and oneself. Michael is also attentive to the ways thoughtful, high-striving people can use insight, analysis, mindfulness, or even spiritual ideas to move around painful emotional material rather than through it. When this pattern is noticed early, it can be addressed directly and compassionately, helping therapy remain grounded, emotionally honest, and clinically useful.
22 Years Experience
Online in Pharr, TX (Online Only)
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Forest Williams
Life Coach, ICF
If you are spiritual, but not religious and need relationship support, you've come to the right place. Relationship Coaching helps you make tangible changes in your day to day relationship dynamic so you're not getting stuck on the same triggers and repeating the same patterns. This isn't about processing in circles endlessly, but implementing tangible change so you can heal, grow and deepen intimacy. Schedule a free curiosity call.
7 Years Experience
Online in Pharr, TX (Online Only)
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Mid-Atlantic Psychological Services
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I'm Dr. Shepherd, a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist with over 16 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. My approach to therapy is collaborative, practical, and strengths-based. I believe meaningful change comes from developing insight, learning effective strategies, and building on personal strengths. I strive to create a supportive environment where clients feel understood, encouraged, and appropriately challenged. And I believe a little humor can go a long way.
5 Years Experience
Online in Pharr, 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
Online in Pharr, TX
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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 Pharr, TX
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Pharr, TX Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Pharr, TX average 12 years of experience and charge around $185 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (89%), Depression (79%), and Stress (69%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$185
Accept insurance
56%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 34% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 51% |
Online Only |
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| 49% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 89% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 79% | Depression |
| 69% | Stress |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 59% | Self Esteem |
| 52% | Social Anxiety |
| 51% | ADHD |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 46% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 43% | Men |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 34% | Military / Veterans |
| 27% | Christian |