Motivational Interviewing

Motivational interviewing is a focused and client-centered counseling method that supports a client’s motivation to change. Motivational interviewing creates behavior change by helping clients resolve ambivalence and explore opportunities to improve their lives.

This is a strengths-based approach with the therapist and client collaborating on change strategies. This can be used in conjunction with other techniques to help the client visualize their ability to make changes.

This treatment modality is recommended for depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and carrying out difficult life changes. We use motivational interviewing and other treatments to help you manage your mental health needs. Check out the other services we offer here.

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The Walker Center's Approach to Addiction Treatment: Motivational Interviewing

Addiction is a complex disease that requires a tailored approach to treatment.

That’s why we use a variety of evidence-based practices, such as motivational interviewing, to help people in recovery.

Motivational Interviewing is a counseling technique that can help people find resolve to make positive changes in their lives.

Motivational Interviewing is designed to empower people to change by drawing out their own meaning, importance and capacity for change.

Discover the Benefits of Motivational Interviewing at The Walker Center: Your Path to Lasting Recovery

Choosing the right addiction treatment center is key to achieving lasting recovery.

At The Walker Center, we offer a compassionate and personalized approach to addiction treatment that includes evidence-based practices such as motivational interviewing, among many others.

We can help you resolve and clear your doubts about whether you have the motivation to make positive life changes. This motivation will give you the strength to address the underlying causes of addiction and build a fulfilling life beyond it.

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, reach out to us and start the recovery journey.