Motivational Interviewing

I have been using motivational interviewing for many years. Doing so enables me to approach people "where they are" as the contemplate behavior change. Depending on a person's stage of change I can help them accordingly.

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.

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 involves utilizing and understanding a person motivations for change. I work with my clients to identify where they are currently in axises related to change and work to build themselves up so they can achieve the change they want to see.

I enjoy this technique because it helps my clients find their inner strengths and focus on ways to keep moving forward in life toward their newfound goals we discover within session together.

Motivational Interviewing is about getting unstuck. We all wish to get better, of course, but often times many feel like they are hitting a wall and are unsure as to why. They fall back into the same patterns they know are harmful, know they need help, or lack the huge amount of energy in managing their symptoms, let alone improve upon them. Motivational Interviewing is a client-centered and goal-oriented technique, identifying the goals important to you and creating a plan to get there.

With Motivational Interviewing (MI), I help you explore and resolve ambivalence toward change in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. This approach focuses on your strengths and intrinsic motivations, guiding you through open-ended questions to uncover your values and goals. Whether you're dealing with behavior change, addiction, or life transitions, MI empowers you to find your own motivation and build confidence to take positive, lasting steps toward the changes you desire.

Meeting people where they are

Feeling stuck, confused, or unsure "what's next?" after a major personal or professional milestone? Or has a recent setback got you wondering where to go from here? One or two sessions of motivational interviewing (MI) can be an affirming, nonjudgmental way to explore your options and gain some clarity. We'll talk about how your values and choices fit together and figure out what's holding you back from change. MI works either as a standalone treatment or to help clarify your therapy goals.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method of communication with particular attention to the language of change. It is designed to strengthen an individual’s motivation for and movement toward a specific goal by eliciting and exploring the person’s own arguments for change. Motivational Interviewing allows for collaborative conversation to strengthen a person’s own motivation for and commitment to change.

Everyone needs a little encouragement, especially when we are working toward our goals. I love implementing MI into treatment because it feels good to build my clients up and recognize their strengths. Sometimes we can get overwhelmed, lost in a lack of confidence, or become intimidated by what we face but this is a way I can help with that.

Motivational Interviewing is especially useful when clients are interested in change, but are having difficulty moving forward. This is a way of exploring our hesitance and stumbling blocks to make lasting change more likely.

I utilize motivational interviewing and find it very eye opening for clients.

While I utilize various treatment interventions, I prioritize motivational interviewing to ensure that client's goals are included it the plan of care.

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.

Trained with MI expert DeeDee Stout for 5+ years and still meet monthly.

Using Motivational Interviewing, I support teenagers and young adults with anxiety and addiction. I engage them in empathetic conversations to explore feelings of sadness and hopelessness, enhancing motivation and commitment to change. Through active listening, I help them identify personal values and goals, fostering empowerment. This approach encourages positive change, resilience, and effective coping strategies, guiding clients toward recovery and a more fulfilling life within a supportive e

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.