Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Georgia

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Shialla Warren
PMHNP-BC
Online TherapyAccepting New Clients
How does motivational interviewing work and how can it help?
Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, patient-centered approach that helps people explore their thoughts, goals, and mixed feelings about change. Instead of forcing advice, it works through open conversation. The goal is to help you identify what matters to you, what may be getting in the way, and what steps feel realistic. It is especially helpful when someone feels stuck, uncertain, or not fully ready to make a change. It can help by: improving motivation for treatment building confidence in your ability to make changes reducing resistance or shame during difficult conversations supporting healthier habits, coping skills, and decision-making helping with concerns like anxiety, depression, substance use, medication adherence, and lifestyle changes The process is respectful and nonjudgmental. It gives you space to feel heard while also helping you move toward meaningful progress at your own pace.
Shialla Warren, APRN, PMHNP-BC, has consistently demonstrated a profound interest in psychiatry and the mental well-being of individuals, both in her personal and professional pursuits. Commencing her psychiatry journey in 2013, she has acquired diverse experience across various psychiatric domains, including forensics, crisis stabilization, inpatient care, detoxification, and, most recently, outpatient psychiatry. Shy excels in interpersonal communication and actively engages in collaborative dialogue with her patients. This collaborative approach is instrumental in crafting effective and tailored treatment plans to achieve optimal outcomes. Shy's dedication to the field is evident in her multifaceted experiences and her commitment to fostering therapeutic alliances for the betterment of her patients.
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Tara Tresslar
LPC, NCC
Online Therapy
Hey there—I’m Tara! We all carry stories—some visible, some quietly tucked away. Life can throw sudden changes, invisible struggles, or seasons of overwhelm. It gets messy. It gets exhausting. I know what it takes to keep going when no one can see all that you’re carrying. Healing isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about understanding your story, finding tools that actually work, and creating balance that feels right for you. I have experience supporting people through anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and life’s curveballs. I work with couples and individuals from all backgrounds and identities, including military spouses and veterans, offering a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and supported! Outside the office, you can find me planning my next tattoo, singing way too loudly, or laughing at funny cat videos! I believe therapy doesn’t have to be all serious faces and stiff chairs—openness, curiosity, and even a little humor can go a long way in the healing process! If you’re looking for a nonjudgmental, safe space to process whatever’s on your mind—without the stuffy-office vibes—you’re in the right place! This is your space to let go and breathe easier. To go at your own pace. To be accepted exactly as you are. Therapy with me is about pressing pause, tuning into what’s really going on beneath the surface, and giving yourself some room to breathe. Please contact me if: -You feel like you’re in overdrive or juggling a million tabs -You need a space where you can show up as your full self, especially if you’ve felt unseen or misunderstood -You’re burned out or feeling numb, like you’ve lost your spark -You’re grieving a loss or navigating a major life change -Your relationship is under stress, and you want support to reconnect or heal -You’ve been lugging around emotions like a backpack full of bricks and are overdue for setting it down -You’re a military spouse trying to find balance and support through transitions or isolation
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