Motivational Interviewing Therapy is a client-centered approach in which motivates and guides individuals through the difficult process of change. The process of change through MI is to identify the goal, increase motivation to reach the goal and slowly commit to the changes necessary to achieve the goal.

Motivational interviewing works best when combined with other therapies like CBT or ACT. MI works best for individuals who have been contemplating certain life changes but cannot come around to starting or simply do not know-how. Talk therapy can help with a slow and smooth transition through the steps of change. The unbiased perspective of the therapist can help patients identify what they truly want to accomplish and how they want to do it.

MI can help with:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Substance abuse
• Physical Health Problems
• Daily Eating Patterns

Overall, Motivational Interviewing approach focuses on helping individuals realize their own power to make necessary changes to accomplish a wanted lifestyle.