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Motivational Interviewing Therapists Licensed in Texas

This page is for people in Texas who want therapists who use Motivational Interviewing (MI). Use it to compare therapists’ training focus, therapy styles, populations they work with, and session formats. Look for notes about how they describe MI—some emphasize behavior change, others pair MI with CBT or trauma work. A Texas license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s availability to clients in your city does not depend on a local office. Read profiles and contact therapists to ask about their specific MI experience and how they use it in sessions.

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  1. 1. Cassi Kinsley, LPC

    13 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate counselor for life transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression

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  2. 2. Ashley Garcia, LCSW

    8 years in practice · English · Female

    Collaborative support for stress, relationships, and life transitions

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

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  3. 3. Penny Miller, LPC

    3 years in practice · English · Female

    Works with Addictions · Family · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Anger

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  4. 4. Janice Burnham, LPC

    30 years in practice · English · Female

    LPC with 30 years experience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes

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

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  5. 5. Gloria Cooper, LPC

    15 years in practice · English · Female

    Practical, supportive therapy for meaningful change

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression

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

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  6. 6. Shauna Holder, LPC

    13 years in practice · English · Female

    Firm and compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression · ADHD

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

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  7. 7. Yumi Lemaster, LCSW

    13 years in practice · English · Female

    Evidence-based support for life’s hardest transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Depression

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

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  8. 8. Maxine Lindauer, LPC

    3 years in practice · English · Female

    Warm, collaborative counseling for healing and growth

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

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  9. 9. Lynne Roland, LPC

    25 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for family life and personal growth

    Works with Family · Parenting · Anger · Self esteem · Career

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

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  10. 10. Jannell Taylor, LPC

    18 years in practice · English · Female

    Faith-informed counseling with practical CBT tools

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression

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

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  11. 11. Jolanna Watson Brown, LCSW

    10 years in practice · English · Female

    LCSW blending coaching and therapy

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Career · Depression · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue

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  12. 12. Jodie Tarver, LPC

    3 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate Texas LPC for anxiety, trauma, and grief

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

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  13. 13. Linda Oberle, LCSW, LMSW

    6 years in practice · English · Female

    Licensed social worker helping with trauma and addictions

    Works with Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Stress, Anxiety · Relationship

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

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  14. 14. Deborah Coppersmith, LPC

    16 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate support for change and emotional resilience

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

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

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  15. 15. Victoria Varga, LPC

    17 years in practice · English · Female

    Victoria Varga, LPC - supports adults with anxiety

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

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About motivational interviewing therapy in Texas

Everyone listed on this page holds a license to practice in Texas and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a license is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in Texas 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.

2,678 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. LPC, LCSW and LMFT are different training routes into licensed therapy work. 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

Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.

Common questions

What is Motivational Interviewing and how might it appear in a therapist’s profile?

Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach that helps people resolve ambivalence and find their own motivation for change. In profiles you may see MI listed as a primary approach or combined with other methods like CBT or relapse prevention. Look for descriptions of collaborative, client-centered techniques and examples of target behaviors or goals.

How do I compare therapists who list Motivational Interviewing as an approach?

Compare how they describe their MI experience, whether they mention specific populations (substance use, health behavior, medication adherence), and what other modalities they pair with MI. Check session formats they offer online and any stated age ranges or issues they commonly treat. Then contact therapists to ask about their MI training and typical session structure.

Can I work with a therapist who lists Motivational Interviewing if I live anywhere in Texas?

Yes. A Texas license covers the whole state, so therapists who are licensed in Texas can work with clients anywhere in Texas online. When contacting a therapist, confirm they are currently accepting new clients in your area and that they offer the online format you prefer.

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