Motivational Interviewing

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

I utilize a motivational approach when I see a client is experiencing self-doubt, low confidence, or depression. By implementing this approach, client's have overcome their low self-worth by reflecting on their positive attributes, pondering their accomplishments, and thinking about their future goals. I also work with my client's in creating a lsit of positive affirmations that they can refer to on a daily basis to improve their own view of themself.

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 have attended over 100 hours of training in Motivational Interviewing and led training for other staff on techniques for 2 1/2 years.

I utilize motivational interviewing skills to resolve ambivalence and move towards 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.

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 have used motivational interviewing in the treatment of substance use disorder over the past 4 years. I work with my client using motivational interviewing to enhance the motivation to overcome substance use.

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.

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 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.

I use Motivational Interviewing to help clients who are feeling stuck work towards the change they want to see. It also is helpful for when clients are feeling "in limbo" or on the fence about making decisions about changing aspects of their lives.

Using motivational interviewing techniques can help you determine areas of your life where you are most ready to take action.

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

There are many benefits of using motivational interviewing in therapy and this approach has been proven successful for many of my clients. Some benefits are allowing patients to talk through their problems, envisioning change, & building confidence.

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.