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Therapy Types

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational interviewing online to strengthen readiness for change in mental health treatment.

24h

Admission turnaround

100%

Virtual across TX

98%

Client satisfaction

20+

Years leadership

Overview

What is motivational interviewing?

Start Healing From Home Online Motivational Interviewing in Austin, TX Motivational interviewing online is a simple and effective way to help people change their lives. At Texas Mental Health Services, we use motivational interviewing to help clients build intrinsic motivation, improve behavior change, and move toward a healthier future. This approach is often used in mental health challenges treatment, mental health care, and health care settings to support real and lasting progress.

If you are in Austin, TX, you can now access motivational interviewing online from home. This makes it easier to get help, learn new motivational interviewing skills, and feel supported during your change process.

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a type of therapy that helps people find their own reasons to change. It was developed by William Miller and Stephen Rollnick. They created a method that focuses on empathy, understanding, and guiding—not forcing—change.

Instead of telling clients what to do, a therapist helps them explore their thoughts and feelings. This creates a deeper understanding of their behavior and builds confidence to change.

Online sessions focus on strong client engagement. Therapists use tools like reflective listening and open ended questions to help clients feel heard and understood.

How to get started

Starting care is simpler than you think

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Reach admissions

Call or submit a confidential form. Our team answers questions and gathers basic information — 24/7.

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Verify insurance

We confirm your benefits at no cost, explain coverage, and discuss any out-of-pocket costs upfront.

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Clinical assessment

A licensed clinician reviews your history, symptoms, and goals to recommend the right level of care.

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Begin treatment

Most clients start within 24–48 hours with a personalized plan including therapy and psychiatry as needed.

Services

What's included in motivational interviewing

Showing empathy

Integrated into your personalized treatment plan with licensed clinicians via secure telehealth.

Supporting the client’s personal motivation

Integrated into your personalized treatment plan with licensed clinicians via secure telehealth.

Helping people resolve ambivalence

Integrated into your personalized treatment plan with licensed clinicians via secure telehealth.

Encouraging positive change

Integrated into your personalized treatment plan with licensed clinicians via secure telehealth.

Understand their behavior

Integrated into your personalized treatment plan with licensed clinicians via secure telehealth.

Build motivation for change

Integrated into your personalized treatment plan with licensed clinicians via secure telehealth.

Take small, meaningful steps forward

Integrated into your personalized treatment plan with licensed clinicians via secure telehealth.

Self paced online courses

Integrated into your personalized treatment plan with licensed clinicians via secure telehealth.

Why It Works

Why motivational interviewing works

Research shows that structured, evidence-based care produces better outcomes than unstructured support alone — especially when therapy, psychiatry, and skill-building are integrated in one program.

Virtual delivery removes common barriers like travel and scheduling conflicts, which improves attendance and completion. Our clinicians use only modalities with published outcome data, tailored to motivational interviewing and any co-occurring conditions.

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Joint Commission Accredited

Programs meet nationally recognized standards for clinical quality and patient safety.

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HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth

Encrypted sessions protect your privacy whether you join from home, work, or anywhere in Texas.

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Evidence-Based Modalities

CBT, DBT, EMDR, and other proven approaches selected based on your diagnosis and goals.

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Licensed Clinical Team

Therapists and psychiatrists licensed in Texas with specialized mental health training.

Is This Right for You?

Who benefits from motivational interviewing?

Talk to Our Team

Our team screens every client to ensure the right level of care. You may be a strong fit if one or more of the following applies:

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Showing empathy

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Supporting the client’s personal motivation

03

Helping people resolve ambivalence

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Encouraging positive change

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Understand their behavior

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Build motivation for change

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Take small, meaningful steps forward

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Self paced online courses

FAQ

Common questions about this program

Still have questions? Our admissions team is available 24/7.

949-867-4320
Weekly therapy is one session per week. Many clients with motivational interviewing need more structure — our Virtual IOP meets several days per week with group and individual therapy, while Virtual Outpatient offers consistent weekly support. We match you based on symptom severity and goals.

Get Started

Ready to take the first step?

Our admissions team will verify your insurance, complete a confidential assessment, and connect you with the right program — often within 24 hours.

$0

Cost to verify

24h

Admission turnaround

100%

Confidential

Confidential Assessment

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