Hi! I'm Monica Gilbert
I am a BCBA-D (Board Certified Behavior Analyst), LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), and a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Florida. My aim in providing you with these trainings is to bridge the gap between behavior analytical and clinical mental health tools.
With over 15 years of experience in both fields, I believe that tools from both disciplines can help any clinician become a more successful change agent in their clients' and client families' lives. I've used Motivational Interviewing skills in my private practices and launched The.MI.Doctor to focus solely on bringing these trainings to you.
My Journey
When I was completing a practicum site during my doctoral studies, I was introduced to a very difficult population, and my supervisor at the time was very passionate about Motivational Interviewing (MI). Initially skeptical, I soon appreciated how MI is more a communication technique than a therapy technique. This technique proved very effective in preventing relapse in the population I worked with and alleviated much of the burden of responsibility for change that often resides with therapists.
I decided to integrate Motivational Interviewing into my private practice, introducing it to other clinicians and using it in parent training cases. Seeing its effectiveness, I felt compelled to share these life-changing strategies with others.
What I Do
I offer training in Motivational Interviewing to help clinicians work more effectively with parents, caregivers, teachers, and supervisees. My goal is to disseminate the effective strategies of MI to enhance communication and engagement in treatment. I bring you a series of online MI training to revolutionize the way we communicate with others.
Achievements and Credentials
- Invited speaker at prestigious conferences such as the Annual HABA Convention, ABAI Annual Convention, and CalABA.
- Author of "Stop Talking and Start Communicating," a book that introduces the transtheoretical model of behavior change and provides techniques to shape communication approaches and foster working alliances with parents, teachers, and professionals.
- Founder of the MI Academy, where I mentor professionals, offer deep dives into MI with my Boot Camp, and host monthly Skill Consultation Sessions.
What Students Say
"Learning MI is a powerful tool to utilize during parent training and during difficult conversations. It has provided a strategy on how to approach parent training in a different way and allowed me to get a small buy-in concepts, implementing strategies, etc."
- Glaizzel Anne Garcia -
"The MI Bootcamp is essential for any behavior analyst wanting to be make efficient and effective change with their RBTs and caregivers. Monica truly has you understand the best ways to communicate with all to create lasting change in an interactive and engaging way"
- Claudia Quintana, BCBA -
"Dr. Monica Gilbert training was so helpful! I have been consistently struggling with communicating with parents for Parent Training sessions. This has changed my perspective on how to approach their concerns and hopeful lead to more of a collaborative effort."
- Jasmine Dursun -
