Why MI can help
Change sticks better when the reasons come from you. MI helps you get clear on what matters to you, notice the gap between where you are and where you want to be, and build confidence that you can make a change on your terms. It's often used for substance use, but it works for any change you feel stuck on.
What MI can help with
Alcohol, cannabis and other substance use
Habits you want to change, like screen time, sleep or eating patterns
Feeling stuck or unmotivated
Big decisions about work, school or relationships
Following through on health or treatment goals
Motivational Interviewing
Find your own reasons for change
Part of you wants things to be different. Another part isn't so sure, or is tired of being told what to do. That push and pull is normal. Motivational interviewing (MI) is a conversational approach that helps you sort through those mixed feelings and figure out what you actually want, without anyone lecturing you.
Our approach
Your clinician listens more than they talk. We ask open questions, reflect back what we hear, and respect that you're the expert on your life. There's no pressure and no judgment, just honest conversation about what you want and what's getting in the way.
Take the first step
Text us at 217-731-4638 to set up a free consultation. We see clients in our Champaign office and by telehealth anywhere in Illinois.
“People are generally better persuaded by the reasons which they have themselves discovered than by those which have come into the mind of others.” – Blaise Pascal