What is Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)?

You are more powerful than you realize.

Within you, you have the strength to solve the problems you face and create the life you want.

Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) focuses on finding solutions to challenges rather than dwelling on the problem itself.

You don’t need to be “fixed.” Instead, you need a little help finding what’s already working so you can do more of it.

Need support? You’ve come to the right place.
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How Solution-Focused Approaches Work

We work with you to identify your goals and create a plan to achieve them.

We take the process at a pace that challenges you but is still in a comfortable range, so you have actionable steps each week to take towards your goal.

Your therapist will also help you identify and enhance your strengths, and resources that you can use to reach your goals. Equally as important, you and your therapist will acknowledge, and celebrate (!) your progress along the way.

This approach can be helpful for people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and other life challenges.

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Why Solution-Focused Therapy?

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SFBT is a type of short-term therapy that you may be able to complete in as few as 6 to 12 sessions.

It offers a goal-oriented approach that can help you make rapid, actionable and behavioral progress towards dissolving what is holding you back.

This type of therapy can also be helpful if you are struggling to make changes on your own. We can provide support and guidance as you work to make a positive changes in your life.

Your therapist might ask you:

  • What is already working for you?
  • When is a time you expected to feel positively about something, but didn’t?
  • In which situations do you feel the most effective?

Get Started in 3 Easy Steps

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1. Reach Out

Message us, call us, or schedule an initial 20 minute consultation directly to our calendars.

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2. Let’s get to know each other

We will learn about your goals for therapy and answer your questions.

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3. We’ll dive in together

Whether you’re meeting in person, online, or hybrid, your therapy journey begins!