Communicating with Compassion
Empowering Growth & Change
We all want to experience connection and compassion
I’m deeply committed to helping individuals, teams, and organizations achieve meaningful and lasting change by leveraging the power of motivation, empathy, and collaboration.
I’m Sara Schieffelin, a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to supporting individuals, teams, and organizations in creating meaningful, lasting change.
Specializing in Motivational Interviewing (MI), I offer a range of services designed to help people find motivation, overcome challenges, and confidently move forward.
Whether you seek individual therapy, professional clinical supervision, or tailored MI training for your organization or team, you’ve come to the right place.
What is Motivational Interviewing?
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, client-centered approach to communication that enhances motivation for change. It’s a solution-focused method rooted in empathy, respect, and a deep understanding of the your experience. MI empowers you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and values, helping you build the motivation to make lasting changes.
By focusing on strengths and building self-efficacy, MI enables you to see your potential and commit to your own growth. MI is particularly effective in addressing ambivalence—when you is unsure about making a change—and helps you move toward action at your own pace, without pressure or coercion.
My Services
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Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing is a powerful communication approach that can be used across various fields to help your team foster trust, enhance collaboration, and inspire action in clients, patients, or colleagues.
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Individual Therapy
Motivational Interviewing is at the heart of my therapy practice. This evidence-based approach is designed to help you navigate ambivalence, explore your values, and tap into your intrinsic motivation for positive change.
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Clinical Supervision
Clinical supervision provides expert guidance, support, and development for clinicians looking to deepen their skills and integrate Motivational Interviewing into their practice.