Gainesville, FL Motivational Interviewing Therapists

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KELVIN MURRY
Kelvin Murry is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare field. He has ... More
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Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
Male
Kelvin Murry is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare field. He has worked with patients from diverse backgrounds... More
Who might be a good fit for Kelvin?
People experiencing mood disorders or those wanting to strengthen coping skills around trauma and anxiety could benefit from Kelvin Murry’s focused therapeutic work. Drawing on his extensive healthcare background and experience with first responders, veterans, and diverse populations, he integrates evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support clients with compassion and practical tools. View Profile
Gainesville, FL
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 Gainesville, Florida
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
Gainesville, FL
Motivational Interviewing
Jessica Cavinta
Beginning a therapeutic journey is a process both vulnerable and brave. I understand how inviting someone into your most personal ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
LMHC
Female
Beginning a therapeutic journey is a process both vulnerable and brave. I understand how inviting someone into your most personal space can be intimidating, scary, and dauntin... More
Gainesville, FL
Motivational Interviewing
Vanessa Starkey
Vanessa Starkey, LCSW, is a seasoned therapist with over 10 years of experience supporting adults through a wide range of mental h... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
Female
Vanessa Starkey, LCSW, is a seasoned therapist with over 10 years of experience supporting adults through a wide range of mental health challenges including trauma, depression... More
Who might be a good fit for Vanessa?
Vanessa Starkey may support individuals who want to explore healing from trauma and emotional challenges through a trauma-focused, evidence-based lens. Her collaborative and strengths-based approach, combined with tools that track progress, can help clients build resilience while addressing complex issues such as anxiety, depression, and substance use. View Profile
Gainesville, FL
Motivational Interviewing
KATIA CALLEJA
Hello! I’m a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with six years of experience in hospital and outpatient settings. My role involves d... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
PMHNP
Female
Hello! I’m a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with six years of experience in hospital and outpatient settings. My role involves diagnosing and treating mental health conditio... More
Gainesville, FL
Motivational Interviewing
ALEXANDER PENDREY
Hello, and thank you for considering me and your journey towards healing and wellness! My name is Alex and I'm a Licensed Clinical... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
LCSW
Male
Hello, and thank you for considering me and your journey towards healing and wellness! My name is Alex and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Alaska and Florida. I studi... More
Gainesville, FL
Motivational Interviewing
Renata Martins
Renata is a licensed therapist whose experience has focused on trauma, anxiety, and childhood concerns - things that we can all re... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
Female
Renata is a licensed therapist whose experience has focused on trauma, anxiety, and childhood concerns - things that we can all relate to, but we may have second thoughts or s... More
Who might be a good fit for Renata?
Individuals navigating challenges like trauma, anxiety, or feelings of disconnection may find support through the approach used by Renata Martins. She emphasizes a compassionate and realistic process that helps clients acknowledge and work through difficult emotions to better understand themselves and their life goals. View Profile
Gainesville, FL
Motivational Interviewing
MUCANIE JOSEPH
Hello there! I am a licensed mental health counselor with over 10 years of experience. I have been in the mental health and soci... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
LMHC
Female
Hello there! I am a licensed mental health counselor with over 10 years of experience. I have been in the mental health and social services field for 20 years now. I believ... More
Gainesville, FL
Motivational Interviewing
Marjay Randall
Marjay began her healthcare journey in 2004 as a nurse after graduating from the University of Miami with a Bachelor's degree in N... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
Female
Marjay began her healthcare journey in 2004 as a nurse after graduating from the University of Miami with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Driven by a passion for holistic pati... More
Gainesville, FL
Motivational Interviewing
FLEMENS CASIMIR
My name is Flemens Casimir, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with four years of experience providing counseling service... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
LMHC
Male
My name is Flemens Casimir, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with four years of experience providing counseling services to individuals from diverse backgrounds and... More
Gainesville, FL
Motivational Interviewing
Carole Olderman
Carole has experience treating depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, low self-esteem, and promoting healthy relatio... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
Female
Carole has experience treating depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, low self-esteem, and promoting healthy relationships. The therapeutic interventions she use... More
Who might be a good fit for Carole?
Carole Olderman may be a good match for people navigating depression or anxiety who prefer a skills-based approach framework. Her use of CBT, ACT, and DBT techniques offers structured ways to build coping strategies and foster healthier relationships across adulthood. View Profile
Gainesville, FL
Motivational Interviewing
HAWLEY CAMPBELL
Hello, I'm Hawley Campbell, a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner with... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
PMHNP
Female
Hello, I'm Hawley Campbell, a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of nursing experience. My expe... More
Gainesville, FL
Motivational Interviewing
MITCHELL SOULE
Greetings! My name is Mitchell. I have been providing mental health support and therapeutic clinical counseling for the past 7 ye... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
LCSW
Male
Greetings! My name is Mitchell. I have been providing mental health support and therapeutic clinical counseling for the past 7 years. For the past three years, my primary fo... More
Gainesville, FL
Motivational Interviewing
Anna Miller
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I have 20+ years of experience in the field with mental health and... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
LMHC
Female
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I have 20+ years of experience in the field with mental health and substance use disorders. I have worked with... More
Gainesville, FL
Motivational Interviewing
Charmaine Weatherly
Charmaine Weatherly, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 30 years of experience supporting individuals and fa... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
Female
Charmaine Weatherly, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 30 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges. She speci... More
Gainesville, FL
Motivational Interviewing
Kizzy Griffin
With extensive experience in supporting individuals through life transitions, both in the military and civilian spheres, she is de... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
Female
With extensive experience in supporting individuals through life transitions, both in the military and civilian spheres, she is dedicated to assisting clients in overcoming ba... More
Gainesville, FL
Motivational Interviewing
Susan Oliver
Hello! My name is Susan (Sue). I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)/Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and I have wor... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
LMHC
Female
Hello! My name is Susan (Sue). I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)/Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and I have worked as a licensed therapist for the last 24 y... More
Gainesville, FL
Motivational Interviewing
RENEE SAMUELS
I am a nationally board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with extensive experiencing working with clients dealing with dep... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
PMHNP
Female
I am a nationally board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with extensive experiencing working with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, serious mental illn... More
Gainesville, FL
Motivational Interviewing
Jennifer Poaches
Life can be challenging and everyone deserves a safe and non-judgmental space to work through those challenges. My goal is to supp... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
LMHC
Female
Life can be challenging and everyone deserves a safe and non-judgmental space to work through those challenges. My goal is to support and empower you along your journey of lif... More
Gainesville, FL
Motivational Interviewing
Richelle Smallwood
I am a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a solid foundation in social work, complemented by exten... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Gainesville, Florida
LCSW
Female
I am a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a solid foundation in social work, complemented by extensive education and over 11 years of professio... More
Gainesville, FL
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Mental Health Services in Gainesville, Florida

A vibrant city known for its rich cultural diversity and the University of Florida, Gainesville is home to over 130,000 residents. Its bustling student population, blend of urban and suburban lifestyles, and proximity to natural wonders like Payne's Prairie make it unique.

Key Mental-Health Concerns for Gainesville Residents

Common mental health concerns in Gainesville include depression, anxiety, and substance abuse, mirroring Florida's overall trends. The CDC reports that Florida has a higher percentage of adults with mental health conditions than the national average.

Access to Care & Providers in Gainesville

Gainesville offers a variety of public and private mental health services, with crisis lines such as the Alachua County Crisis Center providing round-the-clock support. Local initiatives like the Gainesville Peer Respite promote community-based care.

Therapies & Specialties

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are widely available in Gainesville.
  • Several providers offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and trauma-focused care.
  • Unique local offerings include e-therapy, bilingual care, and dedicated veteran support programs.

Local Policies & Stressors

While Gainesville provides a vibrant cultural scene, residents also face stressors like high cost of living, academic pressures from the large student population, and the seasonal impact of hurricanes.

Take the Next Step

If you're seeking help, remember, you're not alone. Start your journey towards better mental health today. Find a licensed therapist in Gainesville, Florida.