Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing is what you will most likely see us using in our daily sessions. It is a great modality in which I will motivate you toward decision, actions, thought processes through questions. It is very useful and can encourage continued growth outside of our sessions.

I express empathy through reflective listening to what consequences the client has created alone but whose disorder may convince him he has only partially created, and I will describe the discrepancy between clients' goals and the recent behavior, and being I have have many thousands of hours of this behind me, we avoid argument and dissolve the clients resistance to motivate them to begin the work towards dismantling their disorder piece by piece.

I am certified in Motivational Interviewing, proven to be effective in treating addictions.

I am skilled in Motivational Interviewing (MI) because of my training and experience as a psychologist. This means I know how to help people talk through their feelings and make positive changes in their lives. I use MI techniques regularly to support my clients in overcoming doubts and taking steps toward their goals.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a method of therapy that works to engage the motivation of clients to change their behavior. Clients are encouraged to explore and confront their ambivalence. Therapists attempt to influence their clients to consider making changes, rather than non-directively explore themselves. Motivational Interviewing is frequently used in cases of problem drinking or mild addictions.

Wrestling with a big decision? Feeling pulled in opposite directions as one part wants to make a change while the other doesn't? Thinking of leaving your job, changing careers, or starting a company? Contemplating whether to smoke less weed, get married, or have kids? Through Motivational Interviewing, we'll work through ambivalence so you're no longer stuck or conflicted. We'll explore your reasons for change, problem solve barriers, and set you up for success.

Motivational interviewing was developed for substance abuse groups, where people are often seen as "resistant to treatment." I've worked with plenty of people who weren't sure about counseling, but if you listened to them, they were sure that they wanted something particular out of life. Motivational Interviewing involves a focus on letting clients explore why they want to do things, not convincing them of what they should do. Intrinsic motivation (freedom) is the means and the goal.

I've had several trainings for MI and started my career in treatment facilities for substance abuse. While it's thought to be more challenging with people that have addiction issues, everyone struggles with motivation at times. I use the same curious and non-judgmental approach with all of my clients.

Motivational Interviewing is a client-centered and targeted approach to therapy. It provides a direction for therapy that is rooted in your value system. You and I will work together as a team to uncover your goals, and explore how to leverage your intrinsic strengths to meet those goals. Motivational Interviewing is at the heart of my training both as a social worker and an addictions professional.

I use open-ended questions, affirmations, and reflective statements to elicit and enhance the client's own insights. By fostering a supportive and empowering environment, Motivational Interviewing encourages autonomy, self-efficacy, and a sense of ownership over the change process.

Rochelle uses Motivational Interviewing to help clients explore their goals, build self-awareness, and create lasting change. Through a collaborative and non-judgmental approach, she supports clients in identifying strengths, overcoming ambivalence, and fostering self-motivation. By highlighting progress and successes, MI empowers clients to make meaningful decisions that align with their values and well-being.

Utilizing motivational interviewing, which is a directive client-centered counseling style, in tandem with CBT has demonstrated to bring about change and growth in patients in a rapid and efficient manner. By going through the stages of change with patients, it can help them to see where they may be stuck in ambivalence and inspire them to move in a positive direction of behavior change.

I love using motivational interviewing! I strongly believe that you possess wonderful resilient qualities that can assist in empowering you to overcome and achieve your therapeutic goals. You are the expert of your own story and I am here to help you discover new meanings and point of views. I have used this therapy when working with all types of people because I believe that every human deserves to feel loved and empowered.

I focus on facilitating behavioral change related to health practices such as smoking cessation, weight management, and adherence to medical advice. With extensive training in MI techniques, I create a supportive environment that empowers patients to explore their motivations and ambivalence concerning health behaviors. By using evidence-based strategies tailored to individual needs, I effectively guide patients through the change process, promoting sustainable health improvements.

I have completed two 21 hour training courses on integrating the approach of motivational interviewing in counseling approach. Motivational Interviewing is a counseling approach that is client-centered (you are the expert), counselor directed (I make observations and help increase awareness) focused on resolving inner conflict regarding change. This approach focuses on empowering clients to find their own meaning for, desire to, and capacity for change.

I came to this way of working later in my career I had been doing much of this but now it had a name. The elements are 1. autonomy of the individual 2. collaboration with the individual 3. Evocation of motivation meaning to talk to the part of the person looking for sustainable change. When I work in this orientation, I point out discrepancies of their actions to their goals. I have empathic responses. I roll with the resistances. I also empower the individual in their change.