Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an individual-focused therapeutic method that aims to encourage behavioral change by addressing and resolving the uncertainties and ambivalence individuals may have about altering their lives. Developed by clinical psychologists William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick in the 1980s, MI has since been widely accepted and applied in various domains, including healthcare, addiction treatment, and mental health.

MI stands out as a flexible and client-centered approach that upholds an individual's autonomy and readiness for change. It proves particularly effective in guiding people from a state of uncertainty and resistance towards embracing motivation and commitment to instigate positive changes in their lives.