Motivational Interviewing

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.

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.

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 love motivational interviewing because it lets you be in the drivers seat. Your goals are the most important thing and we are going to focus on getting you the skills and behaviors you need to accomplish them.

I have had additional trainings in MI and utilized MI with both within the context of substance use treatment and in wrap around care for homeless prevention.

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 or cigarettes? 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.

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.

Ready for change? Not ready, but others are telling you you need to change? No matter where you are in your journey we can work with you to make small or large changes in your behavioral patterns to help with your every day functioning and relational issues

Extensive MI training

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.

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.

Specialized training.

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.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style of communication with particular attention to the language of change. It is designed to strengthen personal motivation for and commitment to a specific goal by eliciting and exploring the person’s own reasons for change within an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion.

I utilize this approach with all change processes. The way society teaches us to think about change is misleading and can impede our ability to make change in our Iives. This approach helps fix this misconception - inciting change.

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.