A directory of therapists who use motivational interviewing
Change, at the pace that suits you.
Thinking about doing something differently, but not sure you are ready? Browse therapists who use motivational interviewing: a collaborative way of talking through your own reasons for change, whether it is a habit, your health, a relationship, your work or something else.
Browse therapistsStart from a kind of changeChoose where you live
What kind of change?
Motivational interviewing is used for many kinds of change, not only one. Pick an area to see therapists who also list those topics.
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Habits and routines
Drinking, smoking or vaping, gambling, screen time, or a routine that no longer works for you. Wanting to cut down, stop, or simply understand it better.
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How you feel day to day
Stress, low mood, anger or a harsh inner voice.
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Relationships and family
How you talk, argue, parent or set limits.
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Health and body
Eating, sleep, or living with an illness.
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Work and money
A job, a career move or spending.
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A new chapter
Leaving a relationship, a move, a loss, a milestone birthday, or a feeling that it is time for something different. Change you chose, and change you did not.
What motivational interviewing is usually like
It is a way of talking about change, not a set programme. Each therapist works in their own way and often combines it with other approaches.
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You lead
You decide what to talk about and what, if anything, you want to change.
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Both sides heard
Feeling two ways about a change is expected. Therapists who use this approach usually explore both sides with you.
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Your own reasons
The focus is on what matters to you, not on being told what to do.
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Your pace
Small steps count, and so does deciding that now is not the time.
A few of the therapists listed
Compare their background, the areas they work with and the other approaches they use.
Dr. Carroll Greene NC Psychologist 3868, VA Psychologist 0810001484 North Carolina 50 years Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCoping with life changes 
Where you live
Online therapy usually works within the country, and often the state, where a therapist is licensed or registered. Start with yours.
United Kingdom294 therapists Australia77 therapistsUnited States 3,623 therapists
- Alabama56
- Alaska9
- Arizona56
- Arkansas25
- California261
- Colorado82
- Connecticut45
- Delaware7
- District of Columbia11
- Florida360
- Georgia84
- Hawaii22
- Idaho19
- Illinois141
- Indiana78
- Iowa18
- Kansas31
- Kentucky56
- Louisiana64
- Maine27
- Maryland52
- Massachusetts60
- Michigan170
- Minnesota65
- Mississippi30
- Missouri83
- Montana18
- Nebraska19
- Nevada25
- New Hampshire10
- New Jersey87
- New Mexico31
- New York251
- North Carolina148
- North Dakota6
- Ohio136
- Oklahoma49
- Oregon34
- Pennsylvania173
- Rhode Island11
- South Carolina56
- South Dakota10
- Tennessee69
- Texas328
- Utah24
- Vermont8
- Virginia53
- Washington71
- West Virginia12
- Wisconsin78
- Wyoming6
Good to know
- Not only for one kind of change. Therapists here list motivational interviewing as one of their approaches. Many work with a wide range of topics, so check each profile for the areas they focus on.
- Credentials differ by country. US profiles may show a state license and NPI number. UK and Australian profiles show professional registrations. Details come from what each therapist supplied.
- Talk to a doctor about alcohol or drugs. Stopping or cutting down suddenly can be unsafe for some people. A doctor can tell you what is safe for you.
- This is not emergency care. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care, and nobody can promise a result. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.
One small step is enough for today.
Read a few profiles, note anyone whose way of working sounds right, and come back when you are ready to take the next step.