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Motivational Interviewing Therapists Licensed in Florida

This page lists therapists licensed in Florida who include Motivational Interviewing among their approaches. It is for you if you want a therapist who uses collaborative, client-centered techniques to explore change and strengthen motivation. Compare each therapist’s specialty areas, treatment focus, and stated therapy styles to find someone whose approach fits your needs. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so being inside Florida is not a barrier to working with any therapist listed here.

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  1. 1. Wendy Dunn, LMHC

    25 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate Florida counselor for anxiety, trauma, and change

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy

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  2. 2. Patrickk McDonald, LMHC

    3 years in practice · English · Male

    Support for anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem growth

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Eating · Self esteem · Depression

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  3. 3. Lucia Stanfield, LMHC

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    Grounded, compassionate support for lasting change

    Works with Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy

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  4. 4. Hillary Gonzalez, LCSW

    8 years in practice · English · Female

    Strengths-based support for life’s hardest seasons

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes · ADHD

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  5. 5. Lisa Westcoat, LMHC

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LMHC experienced in trauma and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  6. 6. Samantha Schwartz, LCSW

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    Florida LCSW guiding healing and resilience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  7. 7. Dr. John DeGaglia, LMHC, LPCC

    25 years in practice · English · Male

    Trauma-informed LMHC and LPCC with 25 years experience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Career · Coping with life changes · Coaching

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  8. 8. Dr. Mary Torok, LMHC

    11 years in practice · English · Female

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  9. 9. Martha "Grace" Marquez, LMHC

    21 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate Florida LMHC for addictions and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Depression · Relationship

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  10. 10. Teresa Horldt, LMHC

    17 years in practice · English · Female

    Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in addiction and trauma

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Relationship · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

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  11. 11. Tammy Russell, LMHC

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate Florida LMHC for anxiety, trauma, and recovery

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Compassion fatigue

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

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  12. 12. Carolyn Allen, LCSW

    3 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for anxiety, confidence, and life transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Career · Depression · Coping with life changes

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  13. 13. Sharon Wright, LMHC

    23 years in practice · English · Female

    Guiding clients toward sustainable change and growth

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

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  14. 14. Elia Ayuso, LMHC

    5 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Compassionate support for change and resilience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Anger · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy

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  15. 15. Ann Morris, LMHC

    30 years in practice · English · Female

    Supportive, experienced counseling for meaningful change

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Depression

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About motivational interviewing therapy in Florida

Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in Florida and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in Florida regardless of how far away they are. Someone outside a major metro can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.

2,548 therapists match this page, all of whom name motivational interviewing among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.

What to compare

  • Credential. LMHC, LCSW and LMFT are different training routes to licensed practice in Florida, all overseen by the Florida Department of Health's Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
  • Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
  • What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
  • Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
  • Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.

How online sessions work

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Common questions

What does it mean when a therapist lists Motivational Interviewing among their approaches?

It means the therapist uses techniques that focus on exploring your motivation for change, resolving ambivalence, and supporting your own goals. Expect a collaborative, nonjudgmental style that helps you weigh options and build commitment. Ask therapists for examples of how they use Motivational Interviewing in sessions and how it fits with their other methods.

How should I compare therapists who use Motivational Interviewing with those who don’t?

Look at the problems they commonly treat, their other modalities, and whether their description emphasizes collaboration and client goals. If reducing resistance and building intrinsic motivation is important to you, prioritize therapists who explicitly describe Motivational Interviewing integration. Also consider experience with your specific concerns and whether their overall approach feels compatible.

Can Motivational Interviewing be combined with other therapies for conditions like substance use or depression?

Yes. Many therapists integrate Motivational Interviewing with cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, or relapse prevention to tailor treatment. It is often used as a way to increase engagement and readiness before or alongside other interventions. Ask therapists how they mix approaches and how that combination might apply to your situation.

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