Motivational Interviewing

Motivational interviewing is a tool that we all can use in our daily lives. The primary principles of this technique is to use open ended questions in order to deepen the understanding of motivation (stages of change), build rapport, be empathetic to meeting client's needs, and empower self efficacy.

I love the open, collaborative process of motivational interviewing. It allows clients and the therapist to work together. There is no judgment. It is rooted in curiosity, exploration and if possible, understanding. Meeting my clients where they are, I ask open-ended questions to facilitate dialogue and exploration that may prompt insight, direction, and connections for the client. It is rooted in tapping into the client' intrinsic qualities and inner strengths as the experts in their own life.

This approach is very intuitive for me. It comes down to the relationship built between therapist and client and then weeding out the noise to find what is important, why it's important, and how to move towards achieving the goals.

I’ve been working with people from all walks of life dealing with substance use and addiction challenges for the last 10 years. I have extensive training and experience in Motivational Interviewing, the current leading evidence-based practice to help people explore their relationship to drugs and alcohol. I have also provided trainings on substances and Motivational Interviewing to groups and treatment providers in the Bay Area and Los Angeles.

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.

I have over a decade of experience using motivational interviewing effectively. MI recognizes that you, the client, are the expert on yourself and your lived experience. My role is to partner with you to explore your reasons to change, as well as your reasons to not change, to respect where you are in the process, and to elicit motivation to make those changes that will transform your life for the better.

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.

Motivational Interviewing is a technique in which the counselor becomes a helper in the change process and expresses acceptance of the individual. This style of counseling can help resolve ambivalence which prevents individuals from realizing personal goals. Motivational interviewing builds on Carl Rogers' optimistic and humanistic theories about people's capabilities to exercise free choice and grow through the process of self-actualization.

One of my therapy approaches is motivational interviewing (MI), which is an effective and client-centered method that can help my clients achieve their goals. MI is grounded in the principle that people have the intrinsic motivation and ability to change, but they may encounter barriers or conflicts that hinder them from doing so. MI helps my clients articulate and clarify their reasons for change, and enhance their confidence and commitment to change.

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

I specialize in medication management and uses motivation interviewing techniques during assessment. Our goal is targeting your current symptoms and make you feel better again.

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.

Motivational interviewing (MI) helps to build a collaborative conversation that strengthens a person’s own motivation and commitment to change. The overall therapeutic style of MI is guiding you to change goals you are wanting to achieve within your life. It is a normal human experience to be ambivalent about change and shows you are one step closer to your goal. Using Motivational Interviewing therapeutically will help you explore your own reasons for changing in a safe environment.

Navigating the complexities of healthcare for a decade has honed my expertise, where motivational interviewing is a cornerstone of my client interactions. I utilize this approach to enhance communication and empower individuals towards positive change.

For change to happen, you need to explore the barriers getting in the way of making that change.

Motivational Interviewing will be a key approach in our work together. We all have struggles with feeling motivated sometimes. With this method, I will help you uncover your own internal motivations, values, and perspectives so that you can positively work toward your goals.

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.