Carrie Wilkens

Dr. Carrie Wilkens, a clinical psychologist and co-founder of the Center for Motivation and Change, discusses transforming addiction treatment with compassion. She shares insights from her personal journey with eating disorders that inform her therapeutic approach. Carrie emphasizes that lived experience is not a prerequisite for effective help. Key topics include rethinking denial and stigma, the importance of self-compassion, and how understanding neurodivergence can aid recovery. Her Invitation to Change approach offers practical tools for families and communities.