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.
I am passionate about building off of my clients' existing strengths. I believe that within all of us we have the answers to find the solutions we need in our lives. My job is to help you identify those strengths. With Solution Focused Therapy, we will pinpoint specific problems and come up with a plan to tackle them.
— Natasha Cooke, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Katy, TXI have used solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy going on 8 plus years. I have received training and my clients have benefited from treatment. I don't believe one has to be in therapy for the rest of their lives and my clients come and go and come back when they're ready to work on themselves again. You are your guide as you're the expert of YOU.
— Micheal Franklin, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in DALLAS, TXSFBT is based on the idea that people already know what they need to do to improve their lives, and with some guidance, can find the best solutions. This approach encourages clients to focus on what they can do, rather than what they can't do.
— Robyn Taube, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Las Vegas, NVSometimes we do not have to dig into all the shit of our past in order to achieve the kind of change we are looking for. We often already possess the skills, resources, and strengths needed to get to where we want to go, and we just need an outside witness to help us see what is already there.
— Gabriel Molinaro, Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Everett, WASolution Focused Brief Therapy is future-focused, goal-directed, and emphasizes solutions, rather than the history of problems that brought you in to seek therapy. It is especially useful for decreasing the complications of daily life and coping with temporary but powerful stressors.
— Julianna Taillon, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Fullerton, CASolution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a goal-directed approach that centers on the client's present and future, rather than the past. It empowers individuals to envision their desired future and aids them in identifying and leveraging their strengths and resources to bring about meaningful changes and achieve their goals, often in a relatively short timeframe.
— Jennifer Gray, Licensed Professional Counselor in Portland, ORSolution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is based on a simple insight about making positive change. Easy mode: Do what you already know how to do to reach an outcome you have clearly defined. Hard mode: Learn new skills and expectations for a problem you don't understand. SFBT chooses therapy easy mode because life is hard enough. We visualize concrete positive outcomes you want, mine past successes for clues, identify the most plausible and actionable solutions, and apply what we learn. Repeat.
— Jon Rodis, Licensed Professional Counselor in Gold Canyon, AZWe developed an intensive four weeks long therapeutic program for FTs and HCWs to help manage wellness, rebuild resilience, and take back control by learning to identify and manage triggers in a constructive manner.
— Nataly Kuznetsov, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in NAPA, CABrief Therapy focuses on a specific present day problem and works on creating direct interventions to help create direct resolution.
— Courtney Brown, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Campbell, CAWe will work collaboratively to identify strengths and resources that may already be present in order to develop potential solutions to problems.
— Lynette Collins, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in , ILSolution focused therapy are techniques to find the exception to the rule. I lean on the strength Of you to identify how you’ve solved problems or struggles in the past. I call upon your resilience to better understand the ways you cope.
— Kieran Mcmonagle, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Seattle, WAI 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, CASolution Focused Coaching - A New Narrative Solution-focused is very goal-directed, it's a wonderful way to help you move forward. It is usually brief therapy, meaning 3-12 sessions, depending on your goals. In Solution Focused we are co-creating a new version of yourself via our conversation.
— Christina Spinler, Psychotherapist in Tulsa, OKSolution Focused Brief Therapy is a commonly used treatment to help clients create coping strategies to effectively managing stress that can cause or worsen more serious mental health issues. It is a collaborative, strength-based, goal-directed, present and future-oriented, and inclusive approach. In SFBT, you identify your goals for therapy, focus on exceptions and coping strategies/solutions to the problem, and move forward one step at a time on your path to achieving them.
— Mona Stribling, Psychologist in , FLSolution 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, CAI have been practicing this technique since 2010 and continue to attend ongoing trainings regarding this approach to ensure my skills remain sharp and effective.
— Rachel Stapleton, Clinical Social Worker in Issaquah, WAHaving worked in a fast paced, higher education setting for 6 years, brief solution oriented interventions was the norm in supporting such a large student body. When you're in need of a solution, you might feel challenged, uncertain, and uncomfortable. What's the best choice? What's th right way? Talking your options through
— Leah Singer, Licensed Professional Counselor in Houston, TXWhen we feel boxed in and we don't know where to turn, finding someone to talk to, focusing on a solution to the problem(s) at hand can be the best course of action. If you want someone on your side who has years of experience helping clients with different types of problems, reach out to me to see how we can work together.
— Dr. David Shoup, Psychologist in Pacifica, CA