When Change Feels Complicated
Change is often more complex than it seems. Motivation naturally ebbs and flows, and many people blame themselves when change feels difficult. Ambivalence is a normal part of the process: knowing what we want to do does not always translate into action. Whether you’re working toward healthier habits, better balance, or relief from anxiety or depression, therapy can provide thoughtful and structured support for change.
I use Motivational Interviewing (MI) as a foundation for helping clients clarify what matters to them and strengthen their own motivation for change. MI is a collaborative, evidence-based approach that emphasizes curiosity, respect, and autonomy rather than pressure or advice-giving.
MI works especially well when paired with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based approaches. Once motivation and your direction are clearer, CBT provides practical tools for identifying and shifting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, while mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies help clients relate differently to difficult emotions, thoughts, and habits. Together, these approaches support change that is sustainable and grounded in what’s important to you.
Throughout this process, I focus on understanding your life, values, and goals as well as the ways you get stuck. Therapy becomes a collaborative space where insight, skill-building, and self-compassion work together to help you move forward in ways that align with the life you want to build.
