Motivational Interviewing
In the city that never sleeps, we get it – Life’s challenges can hit hard. Our licensed therapists are equipped to provide high-demand New Yorkers with the mental health tools they need.
Learn more about Motivational Interviewing and how our therapists utilize this approach to improve your mental health.
Living in or near a large city has its challenges: high-pressure jobs, complicated relationships, and difficulty slowing down. Motivational Interviewing (MI) offers a unique approach tailored to enhance personal motivation and commitment to change.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, directive method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence. It operates on the principle that all individuals have untapped potential for self-directed change. Our therapists use this technique to engage with clients in a way that elicits their own motivations and strategies for change, fostering a collaborative and empowering environment. This approach is effective for addressing a range of behavioral issues, including substance abuse, health-related behaviors, and psychological stress. Unlike more structured therapies, Motivational Interviewing focuses on conversational interventions that are tailored to the individual’s readiness to change, providing a flexible and supportive space to explore and strengthen motivations for making significant life change.
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Please note that all sessions are currently conducted virtually.