What this approach is
A collaborative approach for exploring ambivalence and strengthening a person’s own motivation for change.
Therapeutic Approaches
Motivational Interviewing
About this approach
A collaborative approach for exploring ambivalence and strengthening a person’s own motivation for change.
The clinicians at Prickly Pear Therapy in Rio Rancho use Motivational Interviewing as one part of individualized care, including Victoria “Tori” Alvarado, Alexis “Lexi” Henderson, and Fatimah “Emma” AlMohanna.
Clinicians who use this approach also support clients seeking help with Addiction & Recovery, ADHD, Adjustment Disorders, and Anxiety. The right approach depends on your goals, preferences, history, and clinical needs.
Telehealth is available across New Mexico. Availability can differ by clinician, service, and client location.
Browse the clinician profiles below for current availability and details. Contact Prickly Pear Therapy to ask questions, confirm fit, or discuss next steps.
How Motivational Interviewing may be used
A therapy approach is one part of care. The clinician should explain how it fits your goals and how it may be adapted.
What sessions may involve
The way Motivational Interviewing is used can vary. A clinician should explain the goals, what you may practice during or between sessions, how progress will be reviewed, and how the approach will be adjusted to your needs.
Questions to ask your therapist
Ask about the clinician’s training and experience, why this approach may fit your goals, what alternatives are available, and what participation may feel like.
Clinicians using this approach
Clinicians who use Motivational Interviewing in Rio Rancho
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Accepting New ClientsCora Boyd
LPCC Professional credential Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor A professional counseling license used in some states for clinicians who have completed graduate training and advanced supervised practice. Learn more about LPCC she/herLicensed Professional Clinical Counselor
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Accepting New ClientsDennis Chavez
LSAA Professional credential Licensed Substance Abuse Associate An associate-level addictions counseling credential used in some jurisdictions. Learn more about LSAA he/himLicensed Substance Abuse Associate
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Accepting New ClientsFatimah "Emma" AlMohanna
LMHC Professional credential Licensed Mental Health Counselor A counseling license used in many states for professionals who provide mental health counseling and psychotherapy. Learn more about LMHC she/herClinical Mental Health Counselor
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Accepting New ClientsMichelle Chavez-Valenzuela
LMHC Professional credential Licensed Mental Health Counselor A counseling license used in many states for professionals who provide mental health counseling and psychotherapy. Learn more about LMHC , LSAA Professional credential Licensed Substance Abuse Associate An associate-level addictions counseling credential used in some jurisdictions. Learn more about LSAA she/herLicensed Mental Health Counselor & Licensed Substance Abuse Associate
Questions about Motivational Interviewing
These answers are a starting point. Contact the practice to confirm what applies to your situation and current services.
What is Motivational Interviewing?
A collaborative approach for exploring ambivalence and strengthening a person’s own motivation for change.
What might sessions involve?
The way Motivational Interviewing is used can vary. A clinician should explain the goals, what you may practice during or between sessions, how progress will be reviewed, and how the approach will be adjusted to your needs.
How do I know whether Motivational Interviewing is a good fit?
There is no single approach that fits everyone. Ask how the clinician uses the method, what goals it may support, what participation is expected, and what alternatives are available if it does not feel helpful.
Who uses Motivational Interviewing at Prickly Pear Therapy?
Victoria “Tori” Alvarado, Alexis “Lexi” Henderson, Fatimah “Emma” AlMohanna, and Cora Boyd are the clinicians currently connected with this approach. Review their profiles for training, specialties, populations, and availability.
Will this be the only approach used in therapy?
Not necessarily. Clinicians may integrate more than one evidence-informed approach based on your goals, preferences, progress, and the concerns being addressed. Ask how the clinician decides what to use and why.
How is progress reviewed?
You and your clinician can revisit goals, what feels useful, what feels stuck, and whether the current approach still fits. Treatment can be adjusted when your needs or priorities change.
Information sources See the public resources used for the educational foundation
The general educational information on this page was informed by the public resources below. These organizations do not endorse Prickly Pear Therapy, and these links do not replace individualized medical or mental-health care.
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