Riverside, CA Motivational Interviewing Therapists

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Alfreda Shields
Alfreda is dedicated to providing the evidence-based care that patients deserve, and she desires to establish long-lasting relatio... More
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Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Riverside, California
Female
Alfreda is dedicated to providing the evidence-based care that patients deserve, and she desires to establish long-lasting relationships with clients. She is a dual-certified ... More
Riverside, CA
Motivational Interviewing
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Birches Health
Birches Health specializes in evidence-based treatment for gambling and other behavioral addictions. Our world-class care progr... More
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Offers online care for Riverside, California
Birches Health specializes in evidence-based treatment for gambling and other behavioral addictions. Our world-class care program combines individual, family and couples te... More
Who might be a good fit for Birches Health?
Clients working through behavioral addictions such as gambling or sex addiction and looking for virtual therapy support might engage well with Birches Health’s approach. Their personalized treatment plans incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and peer-support groups, offering accessible care that can fit into a variety of lifestyles. View Profile
Riverside, CA
Motivational Interviewing
Blaise Rastello
Hello, I'm Blaise, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Addiction Counselor. With both personal and professional experie... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Riverside, California
LCSW
Male
Hello, I'm Blaise, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Addiction Counselor. With both personal and professional experience, I bring a unique perspective to therapy,... More
Riverside, CA
Motivational Interviewing
Lance Cowan
Lance Cowan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over five years of experience helping adults navigate challenges related to ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Riverside, California
Male
Lance Cowan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over five years of experience helping adults navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transit... More
Who might be a good fit for Lance?
Lance Cowan may be a match for those interested in cognitive behavioral and trauma-informed approaches, particularly when facing challenges like anxiety, depression, or identity exploration. His culturally informed perspective and warm, steady style provide a supportive environment for adults from diverse backgrounds, including immigrants and veterans, to reflect and grow through life transitions. View Profile
Riverside, CA
Motivational Interviewing
Rebecca Lesesne
Rebecca Lesesne, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of experience helping clients navigate depression, an... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Riverside, California
Female
Rebecca Lesesne, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of experience helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, and feelings of low se... More
Riverside, CA
Motivational Interviewing
JACQUELYN NAJERA
Hi there. My name is Jacquelyn Najera and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I obtained my Masters... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Riverside, California
LCSW
Female
Hi there. My name is Jacquelyn Najera and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I obtained my Masters from Portland State University in Oregon and... More
Riverside, CA
Motivational Interviewing
POINCIANNA YOUELL
I'm Poincianna Youell, a compassionate and dedicated board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) speci... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Riverside, California
PMHNP
Female
I'm Poincianna Youell, a compassionate and dedicated board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) specializing in the treatment of Depression, Anxie... More
Riverside, CA
Motivational Interviewing
Sabrina Sherrill
Sabrina Sherrill, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than 20 years of experience supporting children, adol... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Riverside, California
Female
Sabrina Sherrill, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than 20 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults through life’s challeng... More
Riverside, CA
Motivational Interviewing
Kalin Hardecopf
Kalin Hardecopf, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in attachment theory, relationships, childhood tra... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Riverside, California
Female
Kalin Hardecopf, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in attachment theory, relationships, childhood trauma, anxiety, and depression. She works with ... More
Riverside, CA
Motivational Interviewing
Brandie Smalley
Brandie Smalley is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who has been providing psychiatric medication ma... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Riverside, California
Female
Brandie Smalley is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who has been providing psychiatric medication management services to adult patients with depr... More
Riverside, CA
Motivational Interviewing
HILARY MATTHEWS
Hi my name is Hilary Matthews and I am a therapist specializing in mood disorders, substance use treatment and trauma. People ofte... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Riverside, California
LMFT
Female
Hi my name is Hilary Matthews and I am a therapist specializing in mood disorders, substance use treatment and trauma. People often report fears and sadness as life changes af... More
Riverside, CA
Motivational Interviewing
Marina Ceja
Marina is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a decade of experience in the field. Known for her empathetic and compassi... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Riverside, California
Female
Marina is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a decade of experience in the field. Known for her empathetic and compassionate approach, she specializes in crisis int... More
Who might be a good fit for Marina?
Clients working through crisis situations and looking for trauma-informed therapy support might engage well with Marina Ceja’s approach. She emphasizes creating a compassionate and safe environment, integrating modalities like CBT and DBT to help clients build resilience and navigate intense emotional challenges. View Profile
Riverside, CA
Motivational Interviewing
MONICA BRODERICK
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based out of California. I have a Masters Degree from the University of Southern Cali... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Riverside, California
LCSW
Female
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based out of California. I have a Masters Degree from the University of Southern California and a Bachelors degree in Social Work ... More
Riverside, CA
Motivational Interviewing
JAVIER BALL SEPULVEDA
As an individual, I consider myself to be analytical, intellectual, insightful, creative, and passionate. What drove me to become ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Riverside, California
LP
Male
As an individual, I consider myself to be analytical, intellectual, insightful, creative, and passionate. What drove me to become a psychotherapist was the idea of implementin... More
Riverside, CA
Motivational Interviewing
TALAINA FLOYD
I am a licensed therapist in California with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with st... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Riverside, California
LPCC
Female
I am a licensed therapist in California with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting... More
Riverside, CA
Motivational Interviewing
Constance Thorsnes
Constance Thorsnes, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over a decade of experience supporting individuals and ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Riverside, California
Female
Constance Thorsnes, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over a decade of experience supporting individuals and families through anxiety, depression, trauma,... More
Who might be a good fit for Constance?
Clients working through anxiety and depression and looking for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy support might engage well with Constance Thorsnes’s approach. She offers clear, practical strategies that help clients shift unhelpful patterns while honoring diverse cultural backgrounds and neurodiverse experiences. View Profile
Riverside, CA
Motivational Interviewing
Richard Clark
Hello, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist (LMFT) in the state of California. University of California, Berkeley (UCB) f... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Riverside, California
LMFT
Male
Hello, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist (LMFT) in the state of California. University of California, Berkeley (UCB) for the AB in English and University of San Fr... More
Riverside, CA
Motivational Interviewing
Cesar Mardones
Cesar Mardones, LCSW, is a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals across... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Riverside, California
Male
Cesar Mardones, LCSW, is a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan—from children to adults—thr... More
Who might be a good fit for Cesar?
People seeking clarity around managing anxiety, addiction, or grief may find Cesar Mardones’s approach fitting. His culturally responsive, trauma-informed style combines evidence-based therapies with a collaborative, strengths-focused partnership that honors each person’s unique story. View Profile
Riverside, CA
Motivational Interviewing
ERICA MOORESMITH
Welcome! My name is Erica and I am so proud of you for taking this first step to mind health and wellness. I am always rooting fo... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Riverside, California
LCSW
Female
Welcome! My name is Erica and I am so proud of you for taking this first step to mind health and wellness. I am always rooting for you and I am honored to help you through th... More
Riverside, CA
Motivational Interviewing
Chigane Abraham
As a Board-certified Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner, she has over 9 years of experience in mental health care. She h... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Riverside, California
Female
As a Board-certified Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner, she has over 9 years of experience in mental health care. She has worked in acute care hospital settings and... More
Who might be a good fit for Chigane?
Those managing concerns related to trauma, mood disorders, or chronic behavioral conditions may appreciate the methods Chigane Abraham incorporates into her practice. Her holistic, evidence-based approach focuses on individualized care that integrates mind, body, and soul to support healing and recovery in a warm, nonjudgmental environment. View Profile
Riverside, CA
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Mental Health Services in Riverside, California

Home to over 300,000 residents, Riverside, California, is a vibrant city known for its rich cultural heritage, impressive landmarks like the Mission Inn, and a commitment to maintaining a health-oriented lifestyle.

Key Mental-Health Concerns for Riverside Residents

Key mental health issues impacting Riverside residents include anxiety and depression. According to the CDC, California has a higher prevalence of mental health disorders compared to national averages.

Access to Care & Providers in Riverside

From public healthcare to private practitioners, mental health services in Riverside, California are extensive. The city boasts various crisis lines, community organizations, and innovative initiatives like mobile mental health units.

Therapies & Specialties

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) are widely practiced in Riverside.
  • Many providers offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and other trauma-focused care.
  • Unique local offerings include bilingual care, e-therapy options, and specialized support for veterans.

Local Policies & Stressors

While Riverside offers many resources, cost of living and industry pressures could pose potential stressors. The city's large student population and evolving remote work trends also influence mental health needs.

Take the Next Step

Your mental health matters. If you're ready to seek support, browse our directory to find a licensed therapist in Riverside, California. You're not alone, and help is available.