Understanding Motivational Interviewing & Solution-Focused Therapy
A clear path to a fulfilling future
What are Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy
Technically two distinct but complementary talk therapy modalities, this powerful, blended approach helps people achieve positive changes through personal empowerment.
Motivational interviewing is goal-focused, strategic, and collaborative, supporting an exploration of what might be preventing change and harnessing your motivation to take positive action.
Solution-Focused Therapy is a strengths-based approach that centers on practical problem-solving, leaning into your skills and resources to achieve your goals.
How Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy Work
The combined strengths of these two modalities can support approachable pathways toward achieving your goals.
Motivational interviewing comes from the concept that we all have an innate capacity for change — and our motivation is a key part in bringing about that change. Solution-focused therapy centers on the idea that everything we need to create positive shifts — all the resources, strengths, and capacity — is already within us, just waiting to be discovered, owned, and utilized.
This is how Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy work together to support healthy, meaningful, and lasting transformation.
Strengthen motivation — by developing nonjudgemental, empathetic awareness of your subconscious beliefs, motivations, and hesitations related to change.
Identifying strengths — discovering and emphasizing your natural strengths and abilities.
Focusing on goals — we set and work toward clear, attainable goals with a personal and practical roadmap.
Collaborative relationship — this is a process of teamwork, and we help you feel empowered, supported, and heard throughout the journey.
Adaptable, flexible approach — we carefully combine these two modalities for a customized, seamless experience, offering what you need, when you need it.
When applied together by a skilled and empathetic therapist, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy create an effective and supportive therapeutic environment with positive outcomes.
What Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy Help Address
While highly customized to the individual, these modalities have almost universal benefits for a wide range of needs and situations.
Addiction challenges
Depression
Anxiety
Bipolar disorder
Couples and family counseling
Relationship and communication issues'
Difficulty in making decisions
The results of these two modalities can help transform your life, with outcomes including:
Setting and achieving goals
Changing behaviors for the better to be more congruent with who you are and what you want
Enhancing self confidence and personal agency
Building resilience and positive coping skills
Improving motivation and engagement in the therapy process
Do you feel like Motivational Interviewing & Solution-Focused Therapy might be right for you?
The combination of Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy in an emotionally safe environment can help you make changes and achieve your goals. The positive impacts lasts far beyond therapy sessions. Advanced Counseling Bozeman is here to help.