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Motivational Interviewing at Reset Behavioral Health in Bakersfield, CA

If you feel like you lack motivation to make pivotal decisions in your life and it is detrimental to your personal and professional aspirations alike, you should commit to change and become less reluctant with the assistance of a mental health specialist. Our clinic offers motivational interviewing therapy in California to adult patients – we are a pet-friendly facility so you do not have to part with your pets during recovery, and we can arrange a same-day admission in case you are dealing with serious mental health problems.

Contact Reset Behavioral Health without delay – call 559-461-9680 or visit our Contact Us page to step into a world of focused healing.

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About Motivational Interviewing

What Is Motivational Interviewing?

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a client-centered therapeutic approach whose purpose is to guide the patient towards finding their own motivation to change their behavioral patterns. This is a change-focused therapy – the person is taught how to explore and resolve their ambivalence, accept their thoughts and feelings, and boost their confidence as they learn how to change for the better.

Motivational counseling can be a standalone form of treatment or complement other evidence-based therapy modalities such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) or art therapy, based on the needs of a specific individual. You can find an overview of therapeutic interventions we utilize at our facility on our Therapy Options page.

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Benefits

Motivational Interviewing Benefits

If you have been searching online for “MI therapy near me” and researching the advantages of this method of treatment, you should know that it can reset different areas of your life:

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Motivational Interviewing

What to Expect During Motivational Interviewing

Motivational counseling for mental health usually includes the following stages:

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Introduction and Preparation

A therapist will help you explore your problems, see the pros and cons of the situation, and discover more about your mental well-being in general.

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Implementation of Core Skills

Once the therapist understands your perspective, come up with a list of motivations, find internal reasons to opt for change, and discover the desire and the ability to create a better life for yourself.

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Feedback and Maintenance

Let the therapist know what worked and what did not to continue the process of recovery, sustain the change, and prevent further psychological challenges.

Our Approach

Our Approach to Motivational Interviewing

At Reset Behavioral Health, we believe in evidence-validated therapy, the integration of body, mind, and spirit with mindfulness-based therapies, and the collaboration of the therapist and the patient. You will have an opportunity to influence the process of your recovery and benefit from the combination of motivation-based therapy with overall care.
Patients in need of motivational interviewing for recovery are free to heal in an outpatient setting or in a Residential Treatment program – the intensity of treatment will not affect your access to the therapy you need. Moreover, the Aftercare strategies developed by our specialists will help you resolve resistance and strengthen self-efficacy once you no longer attend counseling sessions.

Conditions Treated

Conditions Treated With Motivational Interviewing

Change-focused therapy is a versatile and flexible therapeutic approach – take a look at just a few mental health issues it can help you target successfully:

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Anger Management

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Personality Disorders

Eating Disorders

Techniques

Motivational Interviewing Techniques

There are four key techniques utilized in change-focused therapy – learn more about them before counseling begins:

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Open-Ended Questions

Instead of yes or no questions, the therapist will ask you about your experiences and goals in detail.

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Affirmations

Your efforts and strengths will be validated so that you feel confident and more engaged with the therapeutic process.

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Reflective Listening

The things you say during the therapy session will be repeated or rephrased to clarify the meaning you put into them.

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Summaries

At the end of every conversation, you will summarize the ideas explored during the session and boost your motivation even further.

Who Is Motivational Interviewing For?

Motivational interviewing for mental health is recommended to every individual who struggles to find motivation to modify their behavioral patterns, whether they cannot stick to a treatment plan, overcome addiction, manage chronic conditions that require close attention, or cultivate positive change to address emotional dysregulation.
Whether you want to optimize your nutritional intake, repair relationships with the people you care about, or succeed in your career, motivational interviewing will be useful. See a full list of disorders we address with this modality on our What We Treat page.

How Long Does Motivational Interviewing Take?

The duration of motivation-based therapy can be difficult to predict – every patient reacts differently to counseling techniques, and there may be underlying mental health problems to address while the initial goal is to foster a sense of self-confidence, agency, and empowerment. Nevertheless, most individuals can see improvement after two or three months of regular therapy sessions as long as they are ready to follow the guidelines of the therapist.

Location

Motivational Interviewing Near Me

If MI therapy in Kern County interests you, our clinic is at your service – we are conveniently positioned off CA-99 in Bakersfield which allows our clients from LA, Fresno, and Visalia to travel to our facility without any issues. Use the interactive map below to get directions to Reset Behavioral Health and get a feel for the vibe of our center with a Virtual Tour.

Why choose us

Why Choose Reset Behavioral Health for Motivational Interviewing?

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Patient-Centered Care

Patient-Centered Care

The interests of our clients are non-negotiable - our ultimate goal is to figure out what kind of treatment you need and help you maintain mental health stability in the long run.
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Family Involvement

Family Involvement

You may invite your family members to join you in family therapy - learn what contributes to your mixed emotions and deal with family conflicts that fuel your stres
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Flexibility of Treatment

Flexibility of Treatment

While we will come up with a detailed treatment plan, Our Team will remain open-minded to adjust the strategy whenever it suits you and your therapy objectives.
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Track Record of Success

Track Record of Success

We have helped numerous individuals with the assistance of change-focused therapy, and you can be next as you take ownership of your recovery journey.

CONTACT US

How to Start Motivational Interviewing in Bakersfield?

You do not have to be diagnosed with a serious mental health disorder to struggle emotionally, suffer from low self-esteem, or struggle with poor decision-making skills – all these issues warrant mental health treatment if you are not able to deal with these problems on your own. At our clinic, you can sign up for motivational interviewing that will enable you to navigate different challenges with greater ease and purpose – our clients do not need to wait for healing to start since in-person sessions may begin within a day.
Call 559-461-9680 or refer to our Contact Us page to reach out to Reset Behavioral Health – we can help you find direction and motivation for meaningful change.

FAQ’s

Motivational Interviewing FAQs

What is motivational interviewing and how does it work?

Motivational interviewing is a specialized therapeutic approach where a patient discovers their internal motivation to change. It is focused on acceptance, empathy, and empowerment of the individual who figures out how to be committed to their objectives.

How does motivational interviewing support mental health recovery?

Whether you are overcoming depression or combating cumulative stress, it is essential to resolve the internal conflict of ambivalence and become an active participant in your own life.

What issues respond well to motivational interviewing?

Motivation-based therapy is recommended to people with trauma and mood disorders, as well as individuals who want to change their lifestyles via treatment adherence or diet improvement.

Does Reset Behavioral Health accept insurance for motivational interviewing?

Our facility works with many insurance companies – you may check insurance coverage on our Verify Insurance page or discuss alternative financial options with us.

How is motivational interviewing different from traditional counseling?

Motivation-based therapy is typically more collaborative, while traditional therapy means the therapist leads the sessions and often imposes change. Motivational interviewing is going to resolve inner conflicts that prevent you from finding answers, as opposed to talk therapy, which focuses on analysis.

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