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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— Blair Bisher, Addictions Counselor in Needham, MAA basic tenant of SFBT is figuring out what works and doing more of it. It utilizes optimism, logic facts and actions to help us navigate through challenges. SFBT emphasizes that people already possess the resources they need to change; we just need to get back in contact with them.
— Damon Dodge, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Denver, COSolution-Focused Therapy (SFT) emphasizes identifying and building on a client’s strengths and resources to create positive change. Rather than focusing on past issues, SFT helps clients envision their desired future and develop practical steps to achieve it. This approach is goal-oriented and empowers clients to find solutions, leading to more immediate and lasting results.
— Janella Dobbs, Licensed Professional Counselor in Philadelphia, PAThis is a treatment orientation that I utilize with adults looking for short-term problem solving.
— Lisa Afflitto, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Morristown, NJI 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, ILBrief 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, CAI firmly believe that my clients already come into my office with a substantial amount of expertise and strength. Hence, I use a solution-focused approach to guide my clients to better identify and access their own resilience.
— Dr. Aileen Fullchange, Psychologist in , CAI 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, GASolution 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, TXSFBT gets motivated clients focused on solutions -- quick solutions that are sustainable over time. SFBT doesn't spend a great deal of time wondering about how you were potty trained. It focuses on the here and now, and gets problems solved.
— Dr. LauraMaery Gold, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Renton, WAWe don’t focus on the problems, rather we stick to finding the solutions to them. The future is our focus and it is my goal to help you envision one where your challenges are resolved. We work on making achievable goals and develop the steps together in order to reach that goal. All of this in a short amount of sessions necessary as it’s my hope that by the end we will develop the tools necessary for you to carry out any future solutions on your own.
— Jacob Rincon, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in San Antonio, TXI believe clients come to therapist with their own strengths and experiences that can help reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Therapists are here to help the client recognize these strengths so they can navigate the challenges they face with confidence.
— Laura Barclay, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Louisville, KYI am an expert because this is the main treatment I use with most clients, but also it is my model of theory choice.
— Vernie Wright, Marriage & Family Therapist in Chicago, ILThe goal of participating in short-term, brief counseling sessions is to allow you to focus on your present and future needs to help move you forward.
— Patricia Thorn Kish, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Lafayette, INI 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 , FLIn 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, 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, TXSolution focused brief therapy (SFBT) is a future-oriented, goal-directed approach to solving human problems of living. The focus is on the client’s health rather than the problem, on strengths rather than weaknesses or deficits, and on skills, resources and coping abilities that would help in reaching future goals. Clients describe what they wanted to happen in their lives (solutions), and how they will use personal resources to solve their problems.
— Christine Ruiz, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Moore, SC