Motivational Interviewing

Unlock Your Inner Strength & Overcome Resistance

Find Your Motivation for Lasting Change

Change can feel impossible when doubt, fear, or uncertainty hold you back. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, evidence-based approach designed to help you uncover your own motivation for change—without pressure, without judgment, and at your own pace.

What is Motivational Interviewing?

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented therapy that focuses on strengthening your commitment to positive change. Instead of telling you what to do, MI helps you explore your own reasons for change, resolve inner conflicts, and build the confidence to move forward.

How It Works

Through open-ended conversations, guided self-reflection, and personalized strategies, MI helps you: ✅ Recognize ambivalence and resistance to change
✅ Identify your personal values and goals
✅ Increase confidence in your ability to change
✅ Find solutions that align with your needs and lifestyle
✅ Take meaningful, self-directed steps toward progress


Who Can Benefit from Motivational Interviewing?

MI is especially effective for individuals struggling with: ✅ Addiction & Substance Use Recovery
✅ Procrastination & Goal Setting
✅ Health & Lifestyle Changes
✅ Anxiety & Self-Doubt
✅ Relationship & Family Issues
✅ Overcoming Fear of Change

If you’ve ever felt stuck, unmotivated, or unsure how to move forward, MI can help you find the clarity and confidence you need.


What to Expect from MI Sessions

1. Building a Safe, Supportive Environment

We start with an open, non-judgmental space where you feel heard and understood.

2. Exploring Your Ambivalence & Barriers

Together, we’ll uncover any doubts, fears, or conflicting thoughts holding you back.

3. Strengthening Your Motivation & Confidence

I’ll guide you through self-reflection exercises to help you connect with your personal values and goals.

4. Creating a Plan for Change

Using your own insights, we’ll develop a realistic, actionable plan to move forward at your own pace.


Why Choose MI at PLACE?

At PLACE, I believe that true change starts with self-discovery. I don’t push, lecture, or impose solutions—instead, I help you tap into your own strengths and motivations.

🔹 Client-Centered Approach – You lead the conversation; I provide guidance and support.
🔹 Non-Judgmental & Compassionate – No pressure, no guilt—just a safe space for growth.
🔹 Practical Strategies for Real Change – Tools you can apply in everyday life.


Take the First Step Toward Change

Your motivation is already within you—it just needs to be unlocked. If you’re ready to explore what’s holding you back and discover a path forward, let’s talk.

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