Motivational Interviewing

What this approach emphasizes

A collaborative approach for exploring ambivalence, values, motivation, and personally meaningful change.

Make room for uncertainty about change

You may have reasons to change and reasons a change feels difficult. Ask how the clinician would explore your values and ambivalence without deciding the goal on your behalf.

Ask about the person and the plan

These clinicians name this approach in their published biographies. Read their profiles, then ask how they use it and whether it fits the care you are seeking. A profile description does not establish certification or current availability.

For a comparison of styles, read the therapy approaches library or the guide to choosing a therapist. For practical questions before an appointment, use the starting-care guide. Those are separate reading paths, not a recommendation to select a method before speaking with a clinician.