I am a licensed clinical social worker and credentialed alcohol and substance abuse counselor with over 17 years of experience in the addictions field. I am the Project Manager and Lead Trainer for the University at Buffalo Motivational Interviewing Center. I have been a therapist on multiple NIH funded research projects and I have also trained and supervised graduate student interns in evidence based treatments. Motivational Interviewing has transformed my clinical work and inspires me as a trainer.