Motivational Interviewing

I can help by providing you with the specific tools needed to overcome your pain. Asking for help can be hard, and at the same time it is the first step toward regaining control of your life.

I have received extensive training and certification, as well as continued education credits in motivational interviewing.

I was an Integrated Behavioral Health Fellow where I was trained in CBT and 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.

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.

Trained to provide MI and typically always incorporate into sessions.

As an SBIRT (screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment) certified professional, I specialize in motivational interviewing to assist people on their path to change. My competence stems from a thorough understanding of the values of empathy, collaboration, and respect, which are essential for fostering trust and meaningful talks. I accompany clients individually as they explore their motives and overcome ambivalence in a safe setting with extensive training.

Motivational interviewing is best used for clients who are ambivalent about making change. This non judgemental approach can be useful in treating people who want to stop a behavior (such as an addiction) but are unsure how to begin and have reservations about making the change.

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

Sometimes we want to make changes, but, there's something holding us back. It's easy to sit on the fence and talk ourselves out of meaningful action. Motivational Interviewing can help us clarify our goals and get unstuck.

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.

If you could remove any barrier in your life, where could your ambitions take you? While many barriers are out of your control, we can identify how to reach your full potential, despite difficulties that life throws you. I use open-ended questions, affirmations, and feedback to guide reflection and empower you in your mental health process.

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.

Extensive MI training

Identifying our motivations can help us succeed in finding our own success and contentment.

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.

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.