Motivational Interviewing Therapists in White Plains, NY
Brittany Cestone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
White Plains, NY 10601
I am passionate about helping individuals overcome negative beliefs they may have about themselves, others, or the world, specifically after a trauma or an adverse life experience. My clinical training in CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI), allows me to have a unique perspective to help individuals identify what is keeping them stuck and find ways to create a new narrative to their lives. In addition to trauma, I work with individuals with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, low self-esteem, addictions, ADHD, and relationship concerns.
I am passionate about helping individuals overcome negative beliefs they may have about themselves, others, or the world, specifically after a trauma or an adverse life experience. My clinical training in CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI), allows me to have a unique perspective to help individuals identify what is keeping them stuck and find ways to create a new narrative to their lives. In addition to trauma, I work with individuals with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, low self-esteem, addictions, ADHD, and relationship concerns.
Victoria Garofalo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
White Plains, NY 10601 (Online Only)
I utilize evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Behavioral Activation to assist clients with learning the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behavior, as well as to learn and use effective coping strategies.
I am licensed in New York and New Jersey with 17 years of experience helping adults and adolescents with depression, stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self esteem, confidence, and bipolar disorder, among other conditions. I utilize a mix of humor and empathy, and focus on empowering my clients. I like to take the client's lead as to whether they prefer a more passive, listening approach or if they want to set and achieve goals. I can assign weekly tasks to achieve goals or take a less active approach.
I utilize evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Behavioral Activation to assist clients with learning the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behavior, as well as to learn and use effective coping strategies.
I am licensed in New York and New Jersey with 17 years of experience helping adults and adolescents with depression, stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self esteem, confidence, and bipolar disorder, among other conditions. I utilize a mix of humor and empathy, and focus on empowering my clients. I like to take the client's lead as to whether they prefer a more passive, listening approach or if they want to set and achieve goals. I can assign weekly tasks to achieve goals or take a less active approach.
Athea T. Long
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
White Plains, NY 10603 (Online Only)
My practice methods include; narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, CBT, BT just to name a few, and I tend to focus on empowerment and strength based interventions.
I am open to treating and working with anyone who recognizes they need help. Therapy is a journey of self-exploration and as long as you are open to traveling down that road then I am open to helping you explore it. The Ideal client just has to be willing to look themselves in the mirror and believe that change is a real thing. I have treated and worked with a variety of clients who present with varying issues and life stress. I have treated severe major mental health issues as well as everyday social problems.
My practice methods include; narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, CBT, BT just to name a few, and I tend to focus on empowerment and strength based interventions.
I am open to treating and working with anyone who recognizes they need help. Therapy is a journey of self-exploration and as long as you are open to traveling down that road then I am open to helping you explore it. The Ideal client just has to be willing to look themselves in the mirror and believe that change is a real thing. I have treated and worked with a variety of clients who present with varying issues and life stress. I have treated severe major mental health issues as well as everyday social problems.
Haley Kastner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
White Plains, NY 10601
Haley provides evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and adults. She has had the opportunity to provide care in private practice, school, and medical settings. This array of experiences has fostered her ability to understand clients through a multi-disciplinary lens and draw upon a multitude of evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Prevention-Focused Care, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Exposure and Response Prevention. She utilizes these therapies to target anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma, and executive functioning deficits.
Haley provides evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and adults. She has had the opportunity to provide care in private practice, school, and medical settings. This array of experiences has fostered her ability to understand clients through a multi-disciplinary lens and draw upon a multitude of evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Prevention-Focused Care, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Exposure and Response Prevention. She utilizes these therapies to target anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma, and executive functioning deficits.
Courtney Carey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
White Plains, NY 10604
After receiving my graduate degree from Boston University, I pursued additional training in trauma focused cognitive behavior therapy, parent/teen mediation, addiction training, and motivational interviewing.
Have you wondered if you would benefit from therapy? I offer a complimentary consultation to discuss any questions you may have. As a senior therapist at Greenwich Psychology Group, I enjoy working with children and adolescents that may be struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral or family issues. You can talk to me about anything; nothing will surprise me. I am accessible to parents and easy to talk to. I focus on your child, recognize their strengths, and develop tools to become their own therapist by learning how to deal with challenges. Clients often feel better early on in treatment.
After receiving my graduate degree from Boston University, I pursued additional training in trauma focused cognitive behavior therapy, parent/teen mediation, addiction training, and motivational interviewing.
Have you wondered if you would benefit from therapy? I offer a complimentary consultation to discuss any questions you may have. As a senior therapist at Greenwich Psychology Group, I enjoy working with children and adolescents that may be struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral or family issues. You can talk to me about anything; nothing will surprise me. I am accessible to parents and easy to talk to. I focus on your child, recognize their strengths, and develop tools to become their own therapist by learning how to deal with challenges. Clients often feel better early on in treatment.
Jennie Kogan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
White Plains, NY 10606
I focus on strengths and use motivational interviewing to enhance one’s intrinsic motivation and confidence needed to make changes in life.
Do you sometimes have a hard time accepting parts of yourself or your feelings that you are experiencing? Perhaps you know what you should do, but just can't do it no matter how much advice others give you. Or perhaps you feel sad, angry or stuck and don't see a way out. Therapy can be a place where you can gain clarity regarding your feelings, needs and desires as well as a place to look at parts of yourself you might be scared to look at. You are never one identity, one feeling, one experience, but rather many all at once. Life is hard, especially under captialism and systemic oppression. You got this, one step at a time.
I focus on strengths and use motivational interviewing to enhance one’s intrinsic motivation and confidence needed to make changes in life.
Do you sometimes have a hard time accepting parts of yourself or your feelings that you are experiencing? Perhaps you know what you should do, but just can't do it no matter how much advice others give you. Or perhaps you feel sad, angry or stuck and don't see a way out. Therapy can be a place where you can gain clarity regarding your feelings, needs and desires as well as a place to look at parts of yourself you might be scared to look at. You are never one identity, one feeling, one experience, but rather many all at once. Life is hard, especially under captialism and systemic oppression. You got this, one step at a time.
Juliana Cousins
MA, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
White Plains, NY 10601 (Online Only)
My treatment style is centered around Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Gestalt Therapy.
Whether you’re struggling with anxious thoughts, sadness, past trauma, or just need someone to listen, I aim to empower and challenge individuals to help improve their quality of life. As a therapist, I help my clients recognize their own potential by walking alongside them; guiding them through their unique journey while implementing tools along the way to deal with life’s stressors. I earned my Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and my Bachelor’s in Psychology with a double minor in Sociology and Counseling at the University at Buffalo.
My treatment style is centered around Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Gestalt Therapy.
Whether you’re struggling with anxious thoughts, sadness, past trauma, or just need someone to listen, I aim to empower and challenge individuals to help improve their quality of life. As a therapist, I help my clients recognize their own potential by walking alongside them; guiding them through their unique journey while implementing tools along the way to deal with life’s stressors. I earned my Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and my Bachelor’s in Psychology with a double minor in Sociology and Counseling at the University at Buffalo.
Rosalind Bank
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
White Plains, NY 10601 (Online Only)
My background and training are in CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, although I employ a range of methods, such as mindfulness, relaxation, trauma resolution and motivational interviewing techniques.
35 years experience working with individuals and couples in Westchester, I practice in Hartsdale, NY, and New Paltz, NY. I work with ages 18 and up, adults and couples, treating issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression and relationship issues, parenting skills training and mindfulness. Making personal and life changes can be difficult. A skilled and caring therapist can help. This is an important piece of work I do, as we can never change others, only ourselves. I strive to create a safe, caring environment for clients. I also offer Equine (Horse) assisted learning therapy, no riding involved. Call for a free 10 min consult
My background and training are in CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, although I employ a range of methods, such as mindfulness, relaxation, trauma resolution and motivational interviewing techniques.
35 years experience working with individuals and couples in Westchester, I practice in Hartsdale, NY, and New Paltz, NY. I work with ages 18 and up, adults and couples, treating issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression and relationship issues, parenting skills training and mindfulness. Making personal and life changes can be difficult. A skilled and caring therapist can help. This is an important piece of work I do, as we can never change others, only ourselves. I strive to create a safe, caring environment for clients. I also offer Equine (Horse) assisted learning therapy, no riding involved. Call for a free 10 min consult
Lisa Wessan Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CLYL, RM
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
White Plains, NY 10601
We will use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), intuitive quality listening and Divine Intervention to support your transformation process.
People often ask me, "What is the purpose of therapy?" I believe there are a few answers to that question. First, you come to therapy to defrost grief, unexpressed rage and other negative feelings, e.g. traumas, losses, betrayals. You also learn to re-parent yourself. Second, you come to have a better transition in your work or love life, or to improve your performance and personal relations. Finally, you get to share your dreams and goals in a safe environment, with no judgment, and to produce amazing action plans to manifest your best life ever.
We will use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), intuitive quality listening and Divine Intervention to support your transformation process.
People often ask me, "What is the purpose of therapy?" I believe there are a few answers to that question. First, you come to therapy to defrost grief, unexpressed rage and other negative feelings, e.g. traumas, losses, betrayals. You also learn to re-parent yourself. Second, you come to have a better transition in your work or love life, or to improve your performance and personal relations. Finally, you get to share your dreams and goals in a safe environment, with no judgment, and to produce amazing action plans to manifest your best life ever.
Creative Counseling
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
White Plains, NY 10604
Together they have years of training in play therapy, CBT, substance use, and motivational interviewing.
At Creative Counseling, we work with creative and mindful therapeutic modalities in order to best suit the needs of our clients. Our philosophy is that we all have the power to heal ourselves. Our job as your counselors is to give you the tools to do just that. We will work collaboratively on finding and building on your strengths to give you concrete tools to take with you into your everyday life. Our goal is to help you find the best environment and skills for your personal journey.
Together they have years of training in play therapy, CBT, substance use, and motivational interviewing.
At Creative Counseling, we work with creative and mindful therapeutic modalities in order to best suit the needs of our clients. Our philosophy is that we all have the power to heal ourselves. Our job as your counselors is to give you the tools to do just that. We will work collaboratively on finding and building on your strengths to give you concrete tools to take with you into your everyday life. Our goal is to help you find the best environment and skills for your personal journey.
Alison Silver
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CASAC, CCTP, ACS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
White Plains, NY 10603
I practice from a person-centered perspective along with making use of CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
I’m a licensed and board certified psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of addiction and trauma. Much of my work has included working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are challenged by anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. In addition, I have experience working with the LGTBQIA community, conflict resolution, and eating disorders. Believing you are the expert in your life my hope is to act as a beacon of light on a path that sometimes goes dark. As a Credentialed Alcohol Substance Abuse Counselor(CASAC), I can help you and/or your loved ones work towards recovery and healing.
I practice from a person-centered perspective along with making use of CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
I’m a licensed and board certified psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of addiction and trauma. Much of my work has included working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are challenged by anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. In addition, I have experience working with the LGTBQIA community, conflict resolution, and eating disorders. Believing you are the expert in your life my hope is to act as a beacon of light on a path that sometimes goes dark. As a Credentialed Alcohol Substance Abuse Counselor(CASAC), I can help you and/or your loved ones work towards recovery and healing.
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Martine Gilbert Isak Mental Health Counseling PLLC
Counselor, LMHC, MS ed
Verified Verified
White Plains, NY 10610
I provide a warm, safe and interactive space, where we work together to gain insight and confront challenges. We will identify a uniquely tailored plan to meet your goals to lead a more fulfilling life. I work closely with adults facing anxiety, relationship issues, life stage changes and have an expertise in treating addiction/substance misuse. I utilize evidence based treatments, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and dialectical behavioral therapy to relieve your distress and allow you to engage in the present with increased motivation and confidence.
I provide a warm, safe and interactive space, where we work together to gain insight and confront challenges. We will identify a uniquely tailored plan to meet your goals to lead a more fulfilling life. I work closely with adults facing anxiety, relationship issues, life stage changes and have an expertise in treating addiction/substance misuse. I utilize evidence based treatments, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and dialectical behavioral therapy to relieve your distress and allow you to engage in the present with increased motivation and confidence.
Leslie Robert Blumgold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
White Plains, NY 10601
I provide client centered motivational interviewing. Due to our current state of affairs, I am also supporting individuals struggling with isolation and medical concerns due to pandemic, as well as emerging from this crisis. I have extensive experience with family/adolescent, LGBTQIA+, HIV, geriatric population, drug treatment, sex/food addiction, formally incarcerated/legally involved, and life-coaching and long-term counseling. Excellent engagement skills and outcomes. In field for 20 years. Providing in/out of home counseling, as well as telehealth services. I am a highly supportive, working with and towards your unique goals.
I provide client centered motivational interviewing. Due to our current state of affairs, I am also supporting individuals struggling with isolation and medical concerns due to pandemic, as well as emerging from this crisis. I have extensive experience with family/adolescent, LGBTQIA+, HIV, geriatric population, drug treatment, sex/food addiction, formally incarcerated/legally involved, and life-coaching and long-term counseling. Excellent engagement skills and outcomes. In field for 20 years. Providing in/out of home counseling, as well as telehealth services. I am a highly supportive, working with and towards your unique goals.
Yolanda Jones
MHC-LP, CASAC-T
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
White Plains, NY 10604
I tend to use an eclectic approach to help you to gain insight to your situation to begin the healing process, this includes but not limited to motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior therapy, solution focus therapy, mindfulness, Narrative therapy, psychodynamic therapy.
Are you feeling like you have no one to talk with to express your feelings? Have life stressors become more and more difficult to cope? Do you feel like you are stuck in the same cycle of emotions? Are struggling to make sense of what is happening to you? Do you wish to improve your quality of life? Are a parent with a child or adolescent that needs a safe place to talk about the pressures of today's society?
I tend to use an eclectic approach to help you to gain insight to your situation to begin the healing process, this includes but not limited to motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior therapy, solution focus therapy, mindfulness, Narrative therapy, psychodynamic therapy.
Are you feeling like you have no one to talk with to express your feelings? Have life stressors become more and more difficult to cope? Do you feel like you are stuck in the same cycle of emotions? Are struggling to make sense of what is happening to you? Do you wish to improve your quality of life? Are a parent with a child or adolescent that needs a safe place to talk about the pressures of today's society?
Daniel Joseph Franco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
White Plains, NY 10606
Daniel Franco is a licensed clinician in New York. He attended Syracuse University for a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Neuroscience and graduated summa cum laude with departmental honors. He received his graduate degree from the Silberman School of CUNY. His works with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, academic and career, relationship, trauma, and addiction issues. Daniel is easy to talk to. He addresses topics with kindness and understanding. He is solution-focused, with the “spirit” of empowerment, clarity acceptance, and Motivational Interviewing.
Daniel Franco is a licensed clinician in New York. He attended Syracuse University for a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Neuroscience and graduated summa cum laude with departmental honors. He received his graduate degree from the Silberman School of CUNY. His works with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, academic and career, relationship, trauma, and addiction issues. Daniel is easy to talk to. He addresses topics with kindness and understanding. He is solution-focused, with the “spirit” of empowerment, clarity acceptance, and Motivational Interviewing.
Jenise English
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
White Plains, NY 10601
I'm trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Trauma Informed Care.
Asking for help sometimes can be one of the hardest steps towards addressing any issue or dilemma you may be facing. I am here to help you with those steps towards progression. Opening up and trusting someone is a process and can be difficult. My goal is to create a safe space for you to grow as a person in any aspect of your life.
I'm trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Trauma Informed Care.
Asking for help sometimes can be one of the hardest steps towards addressing any issue or dilemma you may be facing. I am here to help you with those steps towards progression. Opening up and trusting someone is a process and can be difficult. My goal is to create a safe space for you to grow as a person in any aspect of your life.
Minion (C.) Garner
LMSW
Verified Verified
White Plains, NY 10601 (Online Only)
of practice using therapeutic coaching, CBT, motivational interviewing, strengths based approach & talk therapy (among other modalities) clients are empowered to meet their goals through exploration, increased insight & coping skills.
If you, like many, are feeling any mixture of difficult emotions, struggles, anxiety, isolation, prolonged sadness, depression, or struggling with addiction or mental health diagnosis, you are not alone. We have all collectively experienced a once in a lifetime pandemic and it’s taken its toll. Whatever your struggle- you want to feel better: whether working in a coaching capacity to achieve your goals, therapeutically to address current difficulties, symptoms or trauma (past/ present), relationship issues, general stress… This is the 1st step to FEEL the FULL joy of life again: you’ve found the right place! Take that first step.
of practice using therapeutic coaching, CBT, motivational interviewing, strengths based approach & talk therapy (among other modalities) clients are empowered to meet their goals through exploration, increased insight & coping skills.
If you, like many, are feeling any mixture of difficult emotions, struggles, anxiety, isolation, prolonged sadness, depression, or struggling with addiction or mental health diagnosis, you are not alone. We have all collectively experienced a once in a lifetime pandemic and it’s taken its toll. Whatever your struggle- you want to feel better: whether working in a coaching capacity to achieve your goals, therapeutically to address current difficulties, symptoms or trauma (past/ present), relationship issues, general stress… This is the 1st step to FEEL the FULL joy of life again: you’ve found the right place! Take that first step.
Eliza Vilteor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
White Plains, NY 10604 (Online Only)
I draw from a variety of evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
I do not believe one size fits all approach. Whether you are struggling with a specific issue such as anxiety, depression, work related issues, career challenges, familial dynamics, PTSD, DV survivor, romantic relationship, friendships, women related issues, or just need someone to talk to, I am here to listen and support you every step of the way. I am also here to help you identify maladaptive patterns, overcome barriers, and challenges that impact reaching your goals.
I draw from a variety of evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
I do not believe one size fits all approach. Whether you are struggling with a specific issue such as anxiety, depression, work related issues, career challenges, familial dynamics, PTSD, DV survivor, romantic relationship, friendships, women related issues, or just need someone to talk to, I am here to listen and support you every step of the way. I am also here to help you identify maladaptive patterns, overcome barriers, and challenges that impact reaching your goals.
Lindsay Mulaj
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
White Plains, NY 10601 (Online Only)
I look forward to working with you utilizing Evidence Based Practices including CBT, Relational Emotive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and more, to tackle life's challenges together and to heal and build strength from past wounds.
Do you feel stuck? Does it feel like you know where you want to be, how you want to feel, and what you want to achieve, but are struggling to get there? In my practice, I help my patient identify roadblocks and unhealthy cycles in their thinking and in their behaviors, and using principles of CBT and Solutions-Focused therapy, support my patients with developing new, heathy, goal-oriented ways of thinking and doing. My practice focus is with patients struggling with anxiety and depression, women’s issues, dating and relationships, and self-esteem.
I look forward to working with you utilizing Evidence Based Practices including CBT, Relational Emotive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and more, to tackle life's challenges together and to heal and build strength from past wounds.
Do you feel stuck? Does it feel like you know where you want to be, how you want to feel, and what you want to achieve, but are struggling to get there? In my practice, I help my patient identify roadblocks and unhealthy cycles in their thinking and in their behaviors, and using principles of CBT and Solutions-Focused therapy, support my patients with developing new, heathy, goal-oriented ways of thinking and doing. My practice focus is with patients struggling with anxiety and depression, women’s issues, dating and relationships, and self-esteem.
Ana Villanueva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
White Plains, NY 10603 (Online Only)
The goal is always to create a safe holding environment that will allow the individual to tune in to their strengths, challenge their negative thought patterns and allow the individual to establish a healthy sense of self and be the best versions of themselves with use of (but not exclusive) strengths based therapy, CBT and Motivational interviewing.
I believe in client centered work and meeting individuals where they're at. One method or therapeutic style does not work for everyone, and I believe in being present and non – judgmental. These are core principles in building a healthy therapeutic alliance. I have held many hats and played many roles in the field and have worked with a wide range of individuals of all ages and backgrounds. I help individuals gain insight and confidence that they can navigate through the world on their own speed and time, helping them to appreciate their process and be proud of whom they are.
The goal is always to create a safe holding environment that will allow the individual to tune in to their strengths, challenge their negative thought patterns and allow the individual to establish a healthy sense of self and be the best versions of themselves with use of (but not exclusive) strengths based therapy, CBT and Motivational interviewing.
I believe in client centered work and meeting individuals where they're at. One method or therapeutic style does not work for everyone, and I believe in being present and non – judgmental. These are core principles in building a healthy therapeutic alliance. I have held many hats and played many roles in the field and have worked with a wide range of individuals of all ages and backgrounds. I help individuals gain insight and confidence that they can navigate through the world on their own speed and time, helping them to appreciate their process and be proud of whom they are.
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Motivational Interviewing Therapists
How does motivational interviewing work?
Motivational interviewing aims to uncover a person’s internal motivation to change their life. Toward this end, the therapist listens, empathizes, and collaborates with the client based on their perspective; the therapist doesn’t adhere to a predetermined plan for change or impose their viewpoint on the client. Discovering an individual’s most important reasons for change, and guiding them to achieve those changes, can empower people to shift from ambivalence to action.
Is motivational interviewing evidence-based?
Yes, research shows that motivational interviewing can help treat alcohol and substance use — and in different ways such as reducing drinking, reducing resistance, and increasing the likelihood of staying in treatment. Motivational interviewing has also been shown to help people lose weight, adhere to medication regimens, improve diet for those with Type II diabetes, and improve healthy behaviors in children.
How long does motivational interviewing last?
Motivational interviewing is a short-term therapy that can last just one or two sessions. In some cases, motivational interviewing may be used in conjunction with longer-term therapies, but for most people, motivational interviewing is a brief intervention that aims to help patients understand their personal, specific, and internal reasons for changing their life.
What differentiates motivational interviewing from person-centered therapy?
In person-centered therapy, the individual is in the driver’s seat of the treatment process, creating space for them to trust their instincts and arrive at their own solutions. The two approaches are similar because motivational interviewing is also client-centered; however, person-centered therapy is more open-ended while motivational interviewing is somewhat more structured; the goal is to change, and the therapist helps the client specifically discover their internal motivations to modify their behavior.