Aly Gibson, MA, LMHC, MHP, CMHS
“I’ve watched the same Motivational Interviewing videos over and over. Whether it’s in teaching the curriculum since 2020 or sitting through hours of training that I hope will never end. EVERY time I am just inspired and I think, how cool is it that I get to do this every day. I think we all have a purpose, and I feel so grateful I get to live mine out this way”.
Aly Gibson has over 15 years of experience in the behavioral health field. After earning her Master’s in Community Mental Health from Gonzaga University in 2011, she spent several years providing school-based and youth mental health services before transitioning into leadership at a large community mental health agency. She served there for over eight years, the majority of that time in leadership roles. In this capacity, Aly oversaw services for children, youth, and families while supporting and developing staff.
Aly’s journey with Motivational Interviewing (MI) began in 2016 and quickly evolved into a deep professional passion. She became a lead trainer through the Institute for Individual and Organizational Change (IFIOC), completing their Train-the-Trainer program three times. In 2023, she became a coder for the Motivational Interviewing Competency Assessment (MICA), providing individualized coaching to enhance fidelity and outcomes across systems of care within an organization of over 900 employees. Over the years, Aly has pursued every opportunity to deepen her skills—earning CEUs, participating in Peer-to-Peer consultations, appearing on The Communication Solution podcast, and refining her practice through ongoing feedback.
Aly serves as the Certification Lead for the MICA Certified Practitioner process, a role that reflects her deep commitment to helping practitioners meet competency thresholds and improve outcomes in their fields.
As a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), Aly completed the Training of New Trainers (TNT) in 2025 representing a significant achievement in her ongoing development as an MI practitioner and trainer.
She has provided Motivational Interviewing training to professionals and organizations in:
- Healthcare
- Mental health
- Corrections/Prisons
- Law enforcement
- Family services
- Child welfare
Want to have an MI-based conversation? Book a session with Aly through our MI based clinic, Ascent Mental Fitness.
