Hello I'm Liz,
I help individuals and organizations implement an evidence-based communication style called Motivational Interviewing (MI) to enhance their ability to engage and motivate their clients, patients, students, and even family members for needed behavior change.
MI starts from the premise that motivation resides within people and the helper's job is to draw it out. Together, let's figure out what is getting in the way of seeing the results you're after!
Who I Serve
About me
Liz Barnett, MSW, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Preventive Medicine from the University of Southern California.
M.S.W. from Boston University.
Lecturer in the California State University system since 2011
Member of Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers since 2005
Published author of peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters on MI.
Creator of the MI Companion, a unique online skill practice tool.
Consultant on the development & supervision of controlled studies of MI. Consultant to agencies on creating a sustainable MI culture.