
Sara Schieffelin, LICSW, Member of MINT

Sara Schieffelin, LICSW, Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) Certified Trainer is a skilled Motivational Interviewing trainer and clinician with experience working across community mental health, criminal justice, healthcare, schools, and NGOs in Massachusetts, Colorado, and Thailand. She has taught MI to diverse audiences—including social service providers, educators, healthcare and criminal justice professionals, and members of the recovery community—and was part of the team that trained 40 participants at the Training for New Trainers (TNT) during the MINT 2025 annual forum.
Additionally, Sara maintains a private practice serving older adolescents, and adults, and is a Practicum Faculty Advisor for social work students. Based in Florence, Massachusetts, she enjoys swimming, yoga, walking her dog, improv and making pottery.