Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Utah

Motivational Interviewing is a client-centered approach that empowers individuals to overcome ambivalence and make meaningful changes in their lives. Often used to support behavior change in areas like addiction, health, and personal goals, this therapy focuses on building motivation and self-efficacy. With 7 motivational interviewing therapists in Utah, clients can access supportive, nonjudgmental guidance that encourages progress toward positive change. Each Grow Therapy-verified therapist listed below is open to new clients and has availability in the coming weeks, offering timely access to a collaborative approach for achieving personal goals.

Deirdre Kuvaas

Deirdre Kuvaas, LCMHC - Utah Therapist at Grow Therapy
$100/session
LCMHC
2 years of experience
Virtual
Hello! I am a licensed professional clinical counselor with over 10 years professional work experience. My counseling style is guided by you, your goals, and the changes that you want to see in your life. We will work together to help you understand and unpack deeper roots of the challenges you are having, to process them, and live a life you have been wanting. I am here to walk with you in your healing journey. It takes courage to start therapy, and I am ready to get started when you are!

David Brown

David Brown, LCMHC - Utah Therapist at Grow Therapy
$115/session
LCMHC
34 years of experience
Virtual
Hello, I'm David. Do you go through periods of anxiety and/or depression and feel stressed out all of the time? Do you have relationship issues and would like to improve or communicate better with your partner? I'm here to help. Seeking therapy can feel scary but you're making the right choice. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the hangups and habits holding you back. Let's work together! I also help high performers manage work-related stress and avoid burnout. Together, we can identify what's not working and get you back to balance. We'll use a whole self approach, addressing the needs of your mind, body and spirit. I also integrate mindfulness, meditation and breathing techniques to help you develop a stronger relationship with yourself.

Lisa B. Meotti

Lisa B. Meotti, LCSW - Utah Therapist at Grow Therapy
$95/session
LCSW
15 years of experience
Virtual
I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist in Florida, Texas, and Utah with over 17+ years of professional work experience. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma professional (CCTP) with experience in helping clients with PTSD, C-PTSD, coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, relationship issues, and family conflicts. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps toward positive change. I am here to support and empower you in that journey.

Candy Gonzalez

Candy Gonzalez, LCMHC - Utah Therapist at Grow Therapy
$100/session
LCMHC
20 years of experience
Virtual
I am a licensed mental health counselor in Florida and Utah. I have worked within the mental health field for over 20 years. I specialize in stress management and anxiety. I believe with the right support and guidance many can learn new healthy coping skills that will assist in decreasing symptoms we all possess in response to daily stressors. I have also worked in assisting those who have transitioned from their family of faith and have been able to guide them in learning how to move forward from the shame that is often associated with the transition.

Stephan McLaughlin

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Stephan McLaughlin, LCSW - Utah Therapist at Grow Therapy
$150/session
LCSW
20 years of experience
Virtual
Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wyoming, Utah, and Tennessee. I received my Masters in Social Work from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and have been practicing for 7 years as a therapist after working in the healthcare field at various institutions, hospitals and rehabilitation facilities in different capacities since 2009. In addition to being clean and sober for the past 33 years, I engaged successfully in a business career for the last 40 before deciding to pursue social work full time. I have experience in helping clients reduce their depression, stress, and anxiety, move beyond addiction, understanding and reduce the negative impact of codependency, improve their relationships, create self-esteem, and foster confidence. I attempt to work with clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. My goal is to provide you with the tools and support you need to achieve the changes you wish to see.

Micheal Chad Franklin

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Micheal Chad Franklin, LCSW - Utah Therapist at Grow Therapy
$125/session
LCSW
13 years of experience
Virtual
Micheal Franklin is a therapist that came from a blue collar family as each of his family members worked in Textile, Battery plants, and furniture factories. Micheal wanted to go a different path and be the first member of the Franklin' family to have a college degree. Micheal graduated from Western Piedmont Community College in Drug and Alcohol Technology and with an Associates in Arts in 1996 and went onto Gardner Webb University to obtain his Bachelors in Science in Human Services. Micheal realized the job market at the time wouldn't pay enough for him to make his own way in the world so he joined the Marines in 1998. While in the Marine Corps Micheal became married and had a baby boy and needed to increase his income to provide for his family so he sought out part time employment to work with troubled adolescents as well as to provide therapy to teens dealing with addiction related issues. Micheal left the Marines in 2003 and worked with adolescents in a group home for a few years and then became a Prevention Supervisor for adolescent substance use treatment as well as the lead treatment therapist for a Men's IOP Treatment Group at the Cognitive Connection in Hickory, NC. Micheal has taught parenting classes and has worked with Child Protective Services as well. Micheal went to the University of West Florida for his Masters degree in Social Work and worked in Community Mental Health while obtaining his hours for licensure. Micheal also worked in a drug court program for two years as well. Micheal has been licensed since 2014 and has worked with clients dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, personality disorders, and life's transitions.

Sarah Marshall

Sarah Marshall, LCMHC - Utah Therapist at Grow Therapy
$150/session
LCMHC
19 years of experience
Virtual
I will support you with empathy and understanding. We all come from different walks of life and I find it’s important to meet people where they are. I will take into account your life experiences, background, and personality when developing a treatment plan, collaborating with you to identify your needs and goals, while empowering you to achieve a more satisfying and fulfilled life. I will help you gain insight into your stress, as well as negative thought patterns and habits and help you implement cognitive behavioral skills to change them. I graduated with a master’s degree in counseling from Loyola University Chicago and have nearly 20 years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings, treating clients of all ages who have experienced depression, anxiety, grief, low self worth, relationships issues, poor boundaries, and more. I have 4 dogs, 3 mini goldendoodles and a golden retriever I rescued from Turkey.

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Motivational Interviewing Therapists