Online Motivational Interviewing (MI) from just $35/session with licensed therapists (PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT) trained in this collaborative, evidence-based approach. At Grouport, we offer online individual therapy, online group therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, teen therapy, and virtual IOP options. MI is one of the most widely researched therapeutic approaches, with over 200 randomized controlled trials showing its effectiveness across substance use, mental health, and health behavior change.
Motivational Interviewing works by helping you explore and resolve the ambivalence that keeps you stuck. Rather than telling you what to change or how, your therapist helps you discover your own reasons for change and build the confidence to follow through. A major meta-analysis found MI produced significant, clinically relevant results in approximately 75% of studies, whether used as a standalone approach or combined with other therapies like CBT. Schedule a free call to learn if MI is right for you.
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At Grouport, we offer multiple ways to access Motivational Interviewing, all led by licensed clinicians. Whether you prefer individual sessions for focused work on ambivalence, group therapy where shared experiences normalize the change process, or a higher-intensity program, our MI-informed offerings are designed to help you build motivation and move forward. Many members choose to combine formats for the most comprehensive support.
Our online Motivational Interviewing is designed to help you resolve ambivalence and build the motivation to make meaningful changes. Here is how to get started.
Whether you're interested in MI group therapy, individual sessions, couples or family therapy, or our IOP program for more intensive care, you'll start by selecting the type of support that fits your needs and schedule. Complete our onboarding form and sign up directly for the plan that suits you best.
After signing up, you'll connect with a dedicated care coordinator who will walk you through the range of MI therapy options best suited to your needs. You'll make the final choice about your care, including which therapists you'll meet with and session times that are most convenient for you.
Attend your weekly online MI sessions to explore ambivalence, articulate change talk, identify your own reasons for change, and build a concrete plan to move forward. Our team will be here to support you at every step, ensuring you're happy with your care plan and helping you make changes whenever needed.
Whether you're interested in online MI group therapy, individual MI sessions, a combination of both, or our IOP program for more intensive care, you'll start by selecting the format that fits your needs and schedule. Complete our onboarding form and sign up directly for the plan that suits you best.
After signing up, you'll connect with a dedicated care coordinator who will discuss your mental health challenges, goals, and preferences. They'll walk you through the range of MI therapy options best suited to your needs. You'll make the final choice about your care, including which therapists you'll meet with and session times that are most convenient for you.
Attend your weekly online MI sessions to explore ambivalence, articulate your own reasons for change, and build motivation through reflective conversation. Our team will be here to support you at every step, ensuring you're happy with your care plan and helping you make changes whenever needed.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) was developed in the early 1980s by clinical psychologists William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick. Originally created for substance use treatment, MI has since been applied across mental health, healthcare, and behavior change settings, with over 200 randomized controlled trials and multiple meta-analyses supporting its effectiveness. A comprehensive systematic review of 72 RCTs found MI produced significant, clinically relevant results in approximately 75% of studies.
MI is built on the understanding that most people who are stuck already know they need to change. The problem is not a lack of information but ambivalence: simultaneously wanting to change and wanting to stay the same. MI helps resolve this ambivalence by:
MI is structured around four processes: Engaging (building trust), Focusing (identifying what to change), Evoking (drawing out your own reasons for change), and Planning (creating a concrete path forward). MI can be used as a standalone approach or combined with CBT, DBT, or other evidence-based therapies to enhance their effectiveness.
MI does not tell you what to do. It helps you discover what you already want and gives you the confidence to act on it.
You know the drinking is too much, the avoidance is shrinking your life, or the unhealthy habits are catching up with you. But knowing and doing are two different things. MI meets you exactly where you are, without lectures or pressure, and helps you find your own compelling reasons to take the next step.
Research shows MI can increase treatment engagement by up to 15% and significantly improve retention. If you have started therapy before but dropped out, or you struggle to follow through on medication, attend sessions, or complete homework, MI helps you reconnect with why treatment matters to you personally.
MI has its deepest evidence base in substance use treatment. Whether you are questioning your relationship with alcohol, struggling with drug use, or somewhere between wanting to cut back and not being ready to quit, MI helps you explore what substance use gives you, what it costs you, and what change might look like on your terms.
MI has been shown to produce significant improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI, and blood sugar management. If you have been told to change your diet, exercise more, take medication consistently, or manage a chronic condition but keep falling short, MI helps you connect health behaviors to what you actually care about, making the changes feel like yours rather than someone else's prescription.
If you have tried therapy before but felt lectured, misunderstood, or not ready to engage, MI offers something different. There is no homework you do not want to do, no confrontation, and no assumption that you should already be motivated. MI starts with where you actually are and works with your pace and your priorities.
One of the biggest barriers to change is not believing you can do it. MI deliberately strengthens your sense of self-efficacy by helping you recognize past successes, personal strengths, and resources you already have. When you believe change is possible, you are far more likely to attempt it and sustain it.
MI follows four processes that unfold naturally over the course of therapy. There is no rigid agenda: your therapist adapts to where you are.
Your therapist starts by getting to know you, not just your problems. Through reflective listening, open-ended questions, and genuine curiosity, they create a space where you feel heard and respected. There is no confrontation, no lectures, and no assumption that you should already want to change. This foundation of trust is what makes everything else possible.
Together, you and your therapist identify the specific change (or changes) to focus on. This is collaborative: your therapist does not impose goals. Instead, they help you clarify what feels most important right now, whether that is reducing substance use, engaging more fully in therapy, managing a health condition, or making a specific life change.
This is the heart of MI. Your therapist helps you articulate your own reasons, desires, abilities, and needs for change. They listen for "change talk," the moments when you voice why change matters to you, and gently amplify it. They also help you explore the gap between where you are and where you want to be. The motivation that emerges feels authentic because it is yours.
When you are ready (and not before), your therapist helps you develop a specific, achievable plan. This includes identifying concrete steps, anticipating obstacles, and building in support. The plan reflects your priorities, your pace, and your life. If you are not ready to plan yet, that is fine. MI respects your timing and continues to work with your ambivalence until you are.
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Glenn
"Grouport's approach to DBT is a real strength. This approach provides tools and methods for working with difficult emotions and getting a handle on them. It has given me hope where other approaches have failed."
MI is effective across a wide range of challenges where ambivalence, low motivation, or difficulty following through is part of the picture.
MI has its strongest and deepest evidence base in substance use treatment. A Cochrane review of 59 RCTs found MI significantly reduced substance use compared to no treatment, with the strongest effects immediately post-intervention. MI is effective as a standalone approach, as a prelude to more intensive treatment, or combined with CBT. It works well for people at all stages of readiness, from those unsure whether they have a problem to those ready to commit to sobriety.
Anxiety often involves avoidance, which can make people ambivalent about the very exposure and behavioral changes that would help them recover. Research shows that using MI before or alongside CBT or exposure therapy reduces resistance and improves engagement, leading to better outcomes than those therapies alone.
Depression is characterized by low energy, hopelessness, and difficulty initiating action, all of which make engaging in treatment challenging. MI helps by meeting you where you are, without demanding energy you do not have. Reviews show small to moderate improvements in depressive symptoms, and MI is particularly effective at increasing follow-through on treatment plans and medication adherence.
Ambivalence is a hallmark of eating disorders: wanting to recover while also fearing the loss of control or identity tied to the disorder. MI is widely used as a prelude to eating disorder treatment to increase readiness and reduce dropout. Studies show improvements in treatment engagement and eating disorder symptoms when MI is integrated into the early stages of care.
One of MI's most consistent findings is its ability to increase engagement by up to 15% and significantly improve retention across all types of therapy. If you have dropped out of therapy before, avoided starting, or struggled to follow through on what your therapist recommends, MI can help you understand and overcome the barriers that keep you from fully participating in your own recovery.
MI has been extensively studied for health behavior change, with meta-analyses showing significant improvements in BMI, blood cholesterol, blood pressure, and medication adherence. Whether you are managing diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, chronic pain, or simply trying to build healthier habits around diet and exercise, MI helps you connect health changes to your personal values rather than external pressure.
Every Grouport therapist is a licensed, accredited mental health professional with specialized training in evidence-based approaches including Motivational Interviewing, and extensive clinical experience in substance use, anxiety, depression, behavior change, and treatment engagement.
Our therapists typically have over a decade of clinical experience across diverse settings, with specialized expertise in MI, motivational enhancement, and collaborative therapeutic approaches, as well as substance use, anxiety, depression, and behavior change. Our therapists are trained in MI and other proven modalities to provide the best fit for your needs.
We continually evaluate outcomes through internal studies and outcomes studies with researchers from leading universities such as Carnegie Mellon, University of Essex, and University of Cologne.
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80%
of our members start with moderate to severe mental health symptoms
70%
of our members feel significantly better within just 8 weeks
50%
of our members achieve remission levels within just 8 weeks
Group, individual, couples, family, IOP, and teen therapy — all online, all therapist-led. Mix and match care options to fit your needs — and get discounted pricing when you bundle.
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Motivational Interviewing complements many evidence-based approaches. Our licensed therapists also treat a wide range of conditions using proven methods.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based, collaborative therapeutic approach developed by William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick in the 1980s. MI helps you resolve ambivalence about change by exploring your own reasons, values, and goals rather than being told what to do. Supported by over 200 randomized controlled trials, MI has been shown to be effective across substance use, mental health, and health behavior change, producing significant results in approximately 75% of studies.
Grouport provides online group therapy, individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, teen therapy, intensive outpatient program (IOP), all held virtually over video chat. We also offer a DBT self-guided program. Many members combine multiple therapy formats for comprehensive support.
Yes. Our therapists are licensed mental health professionals with training in MI and motivational enhancement approaches for substance use, anxiety, depression, and behavior change. Our network includes:
✅ Licensed Psychologists (PhD, PsyD)
✅ Licensed Social Workers (LCSW)
✅ Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC)
✅ Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFT)
CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through structured exercises and homework. MI focuses on resolving ambivalence and building internal motivation through collaborative conversation. CBT addresses what to change and how; MI addresses whether and why to change. The two approaches complement each other well, and MI is often used before or alongside CBT to improve engagement and outcomes.
MI is typically brief, often completed in 1 to 6 sessions. Research shows it can be effective even in a single 15-minute encounter. When used as a prelude to other therapy, MI may take 1 to 4 sessions before transitioning. When used standalone or for complex issues, it may continue longer. At Grouport, 70% of our members feel significantly better within just 8 weeks.
Yes. MI translates well to online formats. The conversational, relationship-based nature of MI works effectively over video, and many people find it easier to be honest from the comfort and privacy of home. All Grouport sessions are held via secure, HIPAA-compliant video chat.
MI is available across multiple therapy formats:
✅ Group Therapy: Avg. $32/session ($140/month)
✅ Individual Therapy: Avg. $103/session ($448/month)
✅ Couples Therapy: Avg. $114/session ($496/month)
✅ Family Therapy: Avg. $148/session ($644/month)
✅ IOP: $311/week
✅ Teen Therapy: Avg. $103/session ($448/month)
Payment Options: Monthly, Quarterly (Save 10%), Biannually (Save 15%). Switch therapists anytime. Cancel anytime!
You can cancel anytime, and your membership will remain active until the end of your current billing period. After that, your plan will not renew, and no further payments will be charged. To cancel, email us at support@grouporttherapy.com and we will send you a quick cancellation form to fill out. You can view more information on our Recurring Billing Policy.
Our therapy outcomes are backed by outcomes studies with researchers from leading universities such as Carnegie Mellon, University of Essex, and University of Cologne.
80% of members start with moderate to severe symptoms.
70% see clinically significant reduction within 8 weeks.
50% achieve remission levels within 8 weeks.
No. In fact, MI was specifically designed for people who are not yet ready to change. If you are ambivalent, uncertain, or even resistant, that is exactly where MI starts. Your therapist will not pressure you. Instead, they will help you explore your mixed feelings at your own pace until you find your own reasons to move forward.
Grouport is available worldwide for everyone! We serve clients of all ages and backgrounds, with all sessions held virtually over video chat. We offer separate therapy groups for Adults (18+) and Teens & Adolescents (under 18). No matter where you are, you can get the support you need from the comfort of home.
Yes! We want you to feel confident and comfortable with your therapy experience. After signing up, a care coordinator will reach out to understand your needs and match you with a therapist and schedule of your choosing.
✅ You will be able to choose your therapist.
✅ Most members are placed within a few hours, or within 24-72 hours max.
✅ Flexible options: If you ever want to switch therapists, we can easily make adjustments to ensure the best fit.
Yes. MI is one of the most versatile therapeutic approaches and is frequently combined with CBT, DBT, exposure therapy, and other evidence-based treatments. Research shows that using MI as a prelude to other therapies improves engagement, reduces dropout, and enhances outcomes. Many Grouport therapists integrate MI principles throughout the course of treatment.
Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) is a structured 4 to 6 session treatment that uses MI techniques plus personalized assessment feedback. MI is the broader therapeutic style that can be used flexibly across any number of sessions and settings. Both approaches share the same core principles of collaboration, evocation, and respect for autonomy.
No. While MI was originally developed for substance use treatment, it is now used across mental health, healthcare, and behavior change settings. MI is effective for anxiety, depression, eating disorders, treatment engagement, medication adherence, chronic disease management, and any situation where a person feels ambivalent about making a change.
MI has the strongest evidence for substance use and alcohol use disorders. It is also effective for improving treatment engagement and retention, eating disorders, health behavior change (diet, exercise, medication adherence), anxiety, and depression. MI works for anyone who feels stuck or ambivalent about making a change in their life.
Yes. MI has been adapted for adolescents and is particularly effective because it respects their developing autonomy rather than imposing adult expectations. At Grouport, we offer separate therapy groups for Adults (18+) and Teens & Adolescents (under 18) to ensure age-appropriate support.
Whether you are struggling with substance use, finding it hard to follow through on treatment, feeling stuck in unhealthy habits, or just unsure whether you are ready to change, Motivational Interviewing can help you find your own reasons to move forward. With licensed therapists, over 200 RCTs of evidence, and flexible online formats, Grouport makes it easy to get started. Take the first step toward the change you have been considering today.
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