Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Massachusetts

Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, supportive approach that helps people explore mixed feelings about change without pressure or judgment. Rather than telling you what to do, I help you identify your own reasons for change, build confidence in your ability to move forward, and reconnect with the goals and values that matter most to you. This approach can be especially helpful when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin, and it can support meaningful progress in areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and life transitions.

I have had the privilege of working in education and counseling psychology for over 20 years in a variety of roles, including practitioner, supervisor, director, and co-chair of a non-profit Perinatal Mental Health Coalition. I continue to practice and to fuel my passion by supporting adults in need of individual therapy to help cope with anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and trauma. I also have extensive training and experience supporting couples to improve intimacy, communication and connection. In addition to this, I have a specialization in supporting women dealing with postpartum depression/anxiety, infertility, perinatal loss, and traumatic pregnancy/birth as well as supporting overall maternal wellness and women's health. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, and Mindfulness with a person-centered, strengths based approach to support individualized goals.

Motivational interviewing is a client-centered approach that enhances motivation for change by exploring and resolving ambivalence. It involves collaboration between the client and practitioner, evoking the client's own motivations rather than providing direct advice, and respecting the client's autonomy in decision-making. This method can help clients increase self-awareness, enhance their motivation to change, improve coping skills, and reduce resistance to change. Ultimately, it supports clients in identifying their goals and readiness for positive change in their mental health journey.

Hello, I'm Elizabeth. I am dual certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. This dual specialty gives me knowledge and perspective on both mental and physical health, allowing me to approach your mental health treatment while keeping your physical well-being in mind. I'm committed to patient education and apply a compassionate, patient-centered approach while following evidence-based interventions, holistic care, healthy lifestyle choices, nutrition, and preventive medicine. I offer exclusively Telehealth services, allowing me to reach patients in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts for psychiatric evaluations and medication management. I specialize in treatment of depression, anxiety, panic disorder, PTSD, bipolar, OCD, and ADHD. I will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan that has realistic and attainable goals. If you are ready to work on your mental health, to improve your life, and become more self aware, I can help you make this change. *Please note that I do not prescribe controlled medications including benzodiazepines (some examples include Ativan and Klonapin). I do not treat severe mental illness, developmental disorders, or substance use disorders. I'm here to support your journey to better health with professional and empathetic care. Let's work together to achieve your wellness goals. *Specialties •Psychiatric Mental Health •Family Medicine •Functional Medicine *Conditions treated •Depression •Anxiety •Panic disorder •PTSD •OCD •ADHD •Stress •Bipolar Disorder •Sleep disorder *Treatment philosophy We all have busy lives and it is okay to take time to take care of yourself. If you are ready to work on your mental health, to improve your life, and become more self aware, I can help you make this change. Please schedule a time to meet by going to my website. *Treatment approach •Motivational Interviewing *Insurance •Aetna •Blue Cross Blue Shield •Cigna •Oscar Health •UnitedHealthcare •Point32 Healthcare •Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New Hampshire •Oxford