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 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 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.
“Sara is a compassionate and deeply considerate practitioner who brings both insight and experience to every piece of work she undertakes.”
– Glenn Hinds, co-host of the Motivational Interviewing podcast Talking to Change
What is Motivational Interviewing?
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, client-centered approach to communication that is rooted in empathy and respect, and enhances motivation for change.
By focusing on your strengths and building self-efficacy, MI helps you see your potential and commit to your own growth. MI is particularly effective in addressing ambivalence—when you are unsure about making a change—and helps you move toward action at your own pace, without pressure or coercion.
My Services
-
Training, Coaching and Consulting
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.
-
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.
-
Clinical Supervision
Clinical supervision provides expert guidance, support, and development for clinicians looking to deepen their skills and integrate Motivational Interviewing into their practice.