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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Solution 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 Bellingham, WA

Not all therapy needs to be long term. I can work with you to identify and accomplish short term achievable goals that will result in positive life change.

— Lorrie OBrien, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Enfield, CT
 

Solution Focused Brief Therapy is a present and future-focused, goal-directed therapeutic approach that focuses, as the name suggests, on solutions. 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.

— Chris Parker, Clinical Social Worker in Houston, TX

Solution Focused Therapy is a short-term and goal-focused evidenced-based approach that focuses on exploring solutions, exploring a person's strengths and abilities, and is based on the present and future goals a person comes to therapy with. This can be achieved by eliciting the person's strengths and their successful experiences with solving problems as the client is seen as the expert on their own life.

— Justine Moore, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Houston, TX
 

Solution Focused Brief Therapy focuses on addressing what clients want to achieve without severely exploring the history and provenance of problem(s). Solution Focused therapy sessions typically focus on the present and future, focusing on the past only to the degree necessary for communicating empathy and accurate understanding of the client's concerns. (Wikipedia)

— Jessica VerBout, Marriage & Family Therapist in Minnetonka, MN
 

Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) is a strength-based approach to psychotherapy based on solution-building rather than problem-solving. Unlike other forms of psychotherapy that focus on present problems and past causes, SFBT concentrates on how your current circumstances and future hopes.

— Paul Bailey, Licensed Professional Counselor in Marion, AR

It's hard to see clear when we strong emotions but there is always a solution and always a path. Think of me as your knowledgable and objective teammate. Together we will figure out how to get you for where you are to where you want to be.

— Yara Goldstein, Clinical Social Worker in , NY
 

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

Another staple in my tool box is SFB therapy. For clients wanting to build on what they already do well and utilize strategies to make effective and lasting changes, this is a particularly useful approach.

— Desiree Evans, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in ,
 

This is my jam. Some people like to stay in therapy for year, some people need to stay in therapy for years, but many people need to some brief work to resolve a heightened distress and then do quite well without therapy. That is SFBT. I integrate my EMDR work with SFBT to support rapid resolution to what it is that brought you to this website. Sometimes people decide to stay and grow beyond their presenting problem, that's fine too. Life is hard, I'm here for you.

— Sandy Gibson, Clinical Social Worker in Pennington, NJ

SFBT helps the client identify an issue and together, with the therapist, work towards that goal.

— Ana Cristina Uribe, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
 

I was trained in this area. I used Solution Focused Brief Therapy to help clients of different ages to find the solution to their own challenges. I believe that each person has the ability to overcome their challenges using their own strength and abilities.

— Genevieve Venegas, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor in Ramona, CA

I help you lean into your existing strengths using direct, goal-oriented strategies and tools.

— D.J. Burr, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Seattle, WA
 

Solution-focused therapy uses targeted strategies to help you reach your goals (not the therapists) by identifying and utilizing your own ideas and abilities. I have advanced training with these strategies.

— Christina Cunningham, Mental Health Counselor in Colorado Springs, CO

Solution Focused Therapy is an evidence-based, goal-oriented therapy approach that focuses on now and the future, capitalizing on your existing strengths and resiliencies to build a more effective life and future.

— Bill Thibodeau, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Omaha, NE
 

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a short-term goal-focused evidence-based therapeutic approach, In the most basic sense, SFBT is hope-friendly, positive emotion eliciting, and future-oriented.

— Dr. Tim Hill, Licensed Professional Counselor

The more I grow in my work, SFBT reappears time after time. I currently pursuing my SFBT certification after years of using this method within various practice settings. This framework aligns well with beliefs and approach to therapy in that anyone can do anything. Using three steps, I walk clients through stages to achieve their desired outcome. The focus is less about the problem, but helping clients to realize their internal power. Alongside the art process, your strengths take precedent.

— April Fitzpatrick, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in , FL