Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a present and future-focused, goal-directed therapeutic approach that focuses, as the name suggests, on solutions. Instead of leading with the problems that brought clients to therapy in the first place, SFBT focuses on what clients want to achieve without exploring the history of the issue. SFBT is founded on the belief that clients know what they need to do to improve their lives and the approach provides coaching and questioning to help clients find the best solutions. Solution Focused Brief Therapy is used in the treatment of a variety of issues, including addiction, relationship problems, behavioral problems, abuse and depression. Think this approach might be right for you? Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s Solution Focused Brief Therapy experts today.

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This approach comes from a place of curiosity and focuses on your best hopes for therapy. I pose questions that serve as invitations. Even if you don't answer out loud, some helpful shift has occurred within you because of the question I asked. I find this approach helpful with more concrete thinking couples. You can expect me to ask about what was right between you in the beginning and what your life was like before or without the problem. We work on creating your preferred future.

— Adela Stone, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in San Jose, CA

In London, she participated in an intensive Solution-Focused and Narrative Therapy training at the Brief Institute. In a situation where improvement is being sought, we have a conversation to generating positive change.

— Genniffer Williams, Licensed Professional Counselor in Fort Worth, TX
 

Solution Focused is another favorite of mine. Working on manageable, measurable goals that support you feeling successful and reminding you of strengths you already have is my jam.

— Annie Buxbaum, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Santa Rosa, CA

An important piece of therapy is to find the answers to assist clients in achieving their goals. Solution focused therapy allows for the client to explore different solutions while gaining an understanding of their needs and wants. In utilizing solution focused therapy I work with my client's to take the time to identify useful techniques to further develop clients confidence.

— Kayla Kalousdian, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York, NY
 

I have multiple years experience utilizing this therapy style in the school system.

— Caitlin Lyons, Clinical Social Worker in , TX

I specialize in Solution-Focused Therapy, a strengths-based approach that helps clients identify their goals and the steps to achieve them. We focus on what’s working and build on existing strengths to create practical solutions. By exploring past successes, we can design a clear path forward, empowering clients to overcome challenges and make meaningful progress toward their desired outcomes.

— Anne Adrian, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor in Woodridge, IL
 

I believe that it is important to work through identification of an issue and a solution that produces the quickest result in the safest way.

— Michelle Galloway, Clinical Social Worker in , FL

Working in the school district for the majority of my career, I had limited time to find solutions to a problem. I used Solution Focused Therapy to achieve solutions to their problems. I worked collaboratively with my students to identify their goals, develop strategies and track their progress.

— Sheri Ozio, Licensed Professional Counselor in Magnolia, TX
 

I am committed to helping clients improve their well being and gain self knowledge and awareness in order to create meaningful, joyful, lives. Each person's therapy is individualized collaborative and strength based.

— Gwen Lotery, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Santa Monica, CA

Solution-focused therapy is a goal-directed collaborative approach to psychotherapeutic change that is conducted through direct observation of clients' responses to a series of precisely constructed questions.

— Ryan Pescaia, Licensed Professional Counselor in Houston, TX
 

I believe that basing therapy on your personal experience is the most empowering and effective approach to create lasting change. I will recognize and highlight your innate strengths and help you build skills and tools that work best for you. Focusing on practical needs real results is always a priority in my practice.

— Heather Romero, Licensed Professional Counselor in Sandy Sprigs, GA

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a goal-oriented approach that emphasizes your strengths and resources. Together, we’ll identify what’s working in your life and envision the future you want. By focusing on solutions rather than problems, we’ll quickly develop practical strategies to help you move forward. This approach empowers you to create meaningful change in a short amount of time, allowing you to experience progress and hope.

— Greg Bejar, Associate Professional Counselor in ,
 

Small steps lead to big changes. If you want to find solutions to some of your challenges this can be the perfect fit for you. This therapy focus on the future and what you are hoping to accomplish. I will encourage you to focus on what is changeable and attainable instead of allowing the size and complexity of the problem disempower you.

— Priscilla Jouvin, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in ,

Solution Focused Brief Therapy is a therapeutic modality that seeks to internalize solution-based thinking regarding the problems we face currently in our lives. SFBT utilizes a variety of tools to help individuals call upon strengths and useful skills used in the past and present to overcome challenges.

— Jon Nemcek, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Nashville, TN
 

Solution Focused Therapy emphasizes your strengths and resources as well as specific goals for therapy. We will work collaboratively to develop your strengths and sources of joy, utilize your strengths, and call on your sources of support to achieve your specific goals.

— Carly Friedman, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in San Antonio, TX

Places the focus of treatment on present & future circumstances and goals. Aims to identify tools for more immediate improvement in handling emotions & coping with obstacles. Problem solving perspective and techniques are utilized when applicable.

— Lynette Cisneros, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Raleigh, NC
 

I try to get a future picture of life without the problem or when you are handling it better. Trying to identify the actions that a person does during non problematic times are also identified.

— Kevin Rose, Therapist in Allen Park, MI