William Miller, PhD
Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, The University of New Mexico
William R. Miller, PhD, the originator of Motivational Interviewing, is Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico and Director of Research for UNM’s Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse & Addictions. Dr. Miller has published more than 60 books and more than 4500 articles and chapters on the treatment of alcoholism and other addictive behaviors.
Fundamentally interested in the psychology of change, he has focused in particular on the development, testing, and dissemination of behavioral treatments for addictions. He maintains an active interest in pastoral counseling and the integration of spirituality and psychology. The Institute for Scientific Information lists him as one of the world’s most cited scientists.