Rachel A. Francisco, M.S., CRC, LPC, MINT Member
I am here to help you find your way - with partnership, acceptance, compassion, and empowerment. Each experience is tailored to your personal needs.
Recognize. Understand. Change.
My Motivational Interviewing Lightbulb Moment
Every person is unique and has their own experiences that brought them to learning motivational interviewing. I got my first experience witnessing it in action while interning at a minimum security corrections facility and addiction treatment center. While shadowing a social worker, I saw him use MI to navigate readiness to change around substance use. Though I was only a fly on the wall, I felt electrified from the conversation and ready to take action myself. From then on, I became a forever learner of motivational interviewing.
My philosophy
Individuality
I respect and value the uniqueness of each person and therefore adapt each session to your individual needs.
Privacy and Transparency
I ensure privacy for recordings, documentation, and content in session. I offer access and transparency to progress notes for continued reflection.
Appreciation
I value each person as an individual and recognize your strengths and weaknesses in order to offer you a supportive and respectful space for growth and learning.
Curriculum Vitae
2026-Present
Self-employed motivational interviewing coach in her own practice
2023-2025
Forensic Case Manager and later Motivational Interviewing Coach at Journey Mental Health Center
2025-Present
Psychotherapist at Marriage and Family Focus
2021-2023
M.S. in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling in UW-Madison, Wisconsin
2024- Present
Joined Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers at the Training New Trainers workshop in Christchurch, New Zealand.
2016-2020
B.S. in Psychology and Criminology: Adult Systems in Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri
Let's work together on your future.
If you are ready to take the first step in a new direction, get in touch with me.
I will support you in gaining more clarity about yourself, understanding your strengths and needs better and developing new paths for your expertise in motivational interviewing.