Empowering Change, One Honest Conversation at a Time
Not Everyone Is Ready to Quit. That Doesn’t Mean They Don’t Want Help.
Change doesn’t happen just because someone says you need it — it happens when you believe it’s worth doing. Whether you’re uncertain about stopping drug or alcohol use, feeling pressured by others, or just not sure what recovery would even look like, you’re not alone — and you’re not broken.
At Neubauer Mental Health Services (NMHS), we use Motivational Interviewing (MI) to support individuals who are navigating the early, often confusing space between using and choosing to change. MI is a proven, person-centered counseling style designed to help you explore your own reasons for change — not someone else’s.
What Is Motivational Interviewing (MI)?
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, conversational approach used to strengthen a person’s own motivation and commitment to change. Instead of lectures or ultimatums, MI relies on:
- Listening without judgment
- Helping you clarify your own goals and values
- Exploring ambivalence honestly
- Supporting autonomy and self-direction
This technique is especially effective for individuals who feel unsure, unmotivated, or defensive about treatment — and it works because it builds change from the inside out.
Who MI Is For
Motivational Interviewing may be right for you if:
You’re not sure if your drug or alcohol use is a problem
You’ve tried to stop before but feel conflicted
You’re in treatment due to court, family, or work pressure
You don’t respond well to confrontation or "tough love" approaches
You want to talk with someone who won’t push or shame you
MI also works well for teens and young adults who are resistant to traditional therapy.
Why Families Value MI, Too
If you’re a parent, partner, or caregiver watching someone you love resist help, MI gives them a voice — not a lecture. It invites them into the process, rather than pushing them out. And it can be the first real step toward lasting change.
How We Use MI at NMHS
Our trained clinicians integrate Motivational Interviewing into both early-stage and ongoing substance use counseling. Depending on your needs, sessions may focus on:
- Identifying what matters most to you — and how substance use helps or harms those priorities
- Gaining insight into triggers, patterns, and choices
- Building confidence to make decisions that align with your goals
- Exploring small steps toward change, at your pace
- Connecting MI to broader therapy or recovery support if you’re ready
Begin with Confidence. Continue with Support. Heal with Purpose.
Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, your child, or a loved one, Neubauer Mental Health Services is here to provide compassionate, clinically sound care grounded in best practices and measurable outcomes.
Take the First Step Toward Healing
You don’t have to wait for things to get worse. Whether you’re a parent, partner, or individual in pain — help is here. Let’s build a path forward, together.