Dr. Alyssa Forcehimes is a clinical psychologist and behavioral science consultant who partners with pharmaceutical organizations to integrate the science of human behavior into healthcare. With over 15 years of experience across commercial, medical affairs, and patient support functions, she translates decades of research into practical frameworks. Her expertise spans communication, implementation science, and adult learning to help teams navigate complex conversations and improve patient outcomes. Trained under Motivational Interviewing co-founder William R. Miller, she has been a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) since 2005.

Specialties:

• Applying Motivational Interviewing and evidence-based communication approaches to build trust and navigate difficult conversations

• Designing health literacy and adult learning strategies to improve patient education and information exchange

• Translating behavioral science principles into actionable frameworks for habit formation, adherence, and patient activation

• Facilitating leadership communication, coaching conversations, and organizational change management