Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Arcata, CA
Ashley Bradshaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ASW, PMH-C, PPSC, MSW
Verified Verified
Arcata, CA 95521
Waitlist for new clients
I offer a holistic therapeutic approach that is relational, client centered, solution focused.
I provide therapy to clients who have trauma, depression, anxiety, feel stuck, unmotivated, feel isolated, feel like they are not doing enough, experience adjustments to life and have strained relationships. I work with adolescents and adults. I specialize in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and I'm dedicated to supporting moms and birthing persons who are expecting, experience postpartum depression, infertility issues, birth trauma, grief and loss. I work with individuals who want to process their feelings in a nonjudgmental space and are open to growth, healing, and managing stressors.
I offer a holistic therapeutic approach that is relational, client centered, solution focused.
I provide therapy to clients who have trauma, depression, anxiety, feel stuck, unmotivated, feel isolated, feel like they are not doing enough, experience adjustments to life and have strained relationships. I work with adolescents and adults. I specialize in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and I'm dedicated to supporting moms and birthing persons who are expecting, experience postpartum depression, infertility issues, birth trauma, grief and loss. I work with individuals who want to process their feelings in a nonjudgmental space and are open to growth, healing, and managing stressors.
I came to Humboldt County in 2001, after completing my psychology degree in Europe and my master's degree in psychotherapy in Syracuse, New York. I have practiced psychotherapy for the last 30 years, and I am familiar with a wide range of issues, situations and diagnosis. Although, I enjoy specific theoretical and practical approaches and models of therapy like CBT, SFBT for treating anxiety, trauma impact and depression symptoms, I clinically focus on what I believe suits best the individual and the situation. I view life as a journey towards betterment of the person and reach for happiness.
I came to Humboldt County in 2001, after completing my psychology degree in Europe and my master's degree in psychotherapy in Syracuse, New York. I have practiced psychotherapy for the last 30 years, and I am familiar with a wide range of issues, situations and diagnosis. Although, I enjoy specific theoretical and practical approaches and models of therapy like CBT, SFBT for treating anxiety, trauma impact and depression symptoms, I clinically focus on what I believe suits best the individual and the situation. I view life as a journey towards betterment of the person and reach for happiness.
Pennie Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arcata, CA 95521
With experience in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy ( SFBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and a person-centered approach, I tailor my therapeutic style to meet your unique needs.
Welcome! My name is Pennie Lee, and I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC). My focus is to provide a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions, gain clarity, and develop practical tools for managing life's difficulties. Whether you're dealing with the pressures of everyday stress or deeper emotional struggles, I'm here to guide you through this journey with empathy and a focus on your strengths. Together, we will work toward creating lasting, positive change, empowering you to move forward with confidence and resilience
With experience in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy ( SFBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and a person-centered approach, I tailor my therapeutic style to meet your unique needs.
Welcome! My name is Pennie Lee, and I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC). My focus is to provide a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions, gain clarity, and develop practical tools for managing life's difficulties. Whether you're dealing with the pressures of everyday stress or deeper emotional struggles, I'm here to guide you through this journey with empathy and a focus on your strengths. Together, we will work toward creating lasting, positive change, empowering you to move forward with confidence and resilience
For over 45 years I have had the privilege of providing competent, compassionate, caring psychotherapy and personal, business, and optimal health coaching services to a wide range of people. I work by phone and by telemedicine online internationally.I know techniques that rapidly and effectively lower anxiety. I am the author of two books and have an international reputation as a consultant, educator and coach.I have an extensive background in Integrative Psychology and natural health.I work with natural cycles and timing.I work with small companies internationally as a coach as well as individual enterpreneurs.
For over 45 years I have had the privilege of providing competent, compassionate, caring psychotherapy and personal, business, and optimal health coaching services to a wide range of people. I work by phone and by telemedicine online internationally.I know techniques that rapidly and effectively lower anxiety. I am the author of two books and have an international reputation as a consultant, educator and coach.I have an extensive background in Integrative Psychology and natural health.I work with natural cycles and timing.I work with small companies internationally as a coach as well as individual enterpreneurs.
Tom Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Arcata, CA 95521
Waitlist for new clients
Wait list only. Do you find that you are trying to create the life that you can envision, but get stuck, or feel like you don’t deserve to follow your vision? Sometimes we can use some help, with tools to honor your Authentic Self, to work with your fears, to find your joy and move forward. I provide non-judgmental guidance that draws upon your natural creativity, compassion and clarity. I respect who you are now, and collaborate with you, honoring your innate strengths and skills. We work to heal old wounds, increase awareness and empower you to consciously create a life that resonates with you.
Wait list only. Do you find that you are trying to create the life that you can envision, but get stuck, or feel like you don’t deserve to follow your vision? Sometimes we can use some help, with tools to honor your Authentic Self, to work with your fears, to find your joy and move forward. I provide non-judgmental guidance that draws upon your natural creativity, compassion and clarity. I respect who you are now, and collaborate with you, honoring your innate strengths and skills. We work to heal old wounds, increase awareness and empower you to consciously create a life that resonates with you.
Ashlie Crews
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Arcata, CA 95521 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
In times of unrest or when you feel overlooked, having a safe space for self-expression is crucial. I am committed to providing that for you. Whether you're contemplating therapy for the first time or the tenth, it's understandable to feel apprehensive. Yet, it can be a transformative experience, offering tools to navigate challenging periods. It's an opportunity to reconnect with your inner resilience. I am here to support you in uncovering and achieving your mental health goals.
In times of unrest or when you feel overlooked, having a safe space for self-expression is crucial. I am committed to providing that for you. Whether you're contemplating therapy for the first time or the tenth, it's understandable to feel apprehensive. Yet, it can be a transformative experience, offering tools to navigate challenging periods. It's an opportunity to reconnect with your inner resilience. I am here to support you in uncovering and achieving your mental health goals.
Are you a queer or trans person feeling the weight of the world right now? Are you a radical fighting The System, but also fighting yourself? Maybe you are just an all-around misfit who hasn't felt comfortable in therapy offices in the past. Our group practice is for you! We are a team of dynamic and active therapists who meet you where you are at. Our therapists can support a wide range of issues including difficult life transitions (work, school, relationships, new baby), processing deeper emotional wounds/trauma, and day-to-day anxiety/depression. We also specialize in supporting our trans siblings in their gender transitions.
Are you a queer or trans person feeling the weight of the world right now? Are you a radical fighting The System, but also fighting yourself? Maybe you are just an all-around misfit who hasn't felt comfortable in therapy offices in the past. Our group practice is for you! We are a team of dynamic and active therapists who meet you where you are at. Our therapists can support a wide range of issues including difficult life transitions (work, school, relationships, new baby), processing deeper emotional wounds/trauma, and day-to-day anxiety/depression. We also specialize in supporting our trans siblings in their gender transitions.
Nina Cunha
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arcata, CA 95521
Waitlist for new clients
Seeking therapy is an act of courage and vulnerability. I provide warmth, authenticity and safety to help you obtain your goals. I value active discussion and feedback to help you feel empowered in making decisions and solving problems. I enjoy working with fellow parents looking for support while navigating childrearing, providing support through life transitions and helping people feel meaning and value in life. I have experience in supporting people with trauma, depression, anxiety, life stressors, gender identity exploration and conflict in relationships. I see teens, adults and couples in my practice at this time.
Seeking therapy is an act of courage and vulnerability. I provide warmth, authenticity and safety to help you obtain your goals. I value active discussion and feedback to help you feel empowered in making decisions and solving problems. I enjoy working with fellow parents looking for support while navigating childrearing, providing support through life transitions and helping people feel meaning and value in life. I have experience in supporting people with trauma, depression, anxiety, life stressors, gender identity exploration and conflict in relationships. I see teens, adults and couples in my practice at this time.
Pascale Rioux Oliver
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MA, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arcata, CA 95521
Waitlist for new clients
Feeling out of balance or like your relationship is struggling can be overwhelming, but you don't have to face it alone. I specialize in helping couples navigate through the complexities of their relationships, whether you're dealing with anxiety, communication issues, major life transitions, or feeling disconnected. With nearly 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I've worked with numerous couples facing a variety of challenges.
Feeling out of balance or like your relationship is struggling can be overwhelming, but you don't have to face it alone. I specialize in helping couples navigate through the complexities of their relationships, whether you're dealing with anxiety, communication issues, major life transitions, or feeling disconnected. With nearly 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I've worked with numerous couples facing a variety of challenges.
Inessa Freya Lieberman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arcata, CA 95521 (Online Only)
There's a saying, "Healing is the application of love to the places inside that hurt." I'm here to fully support you in tending to those places. Together we will journey into understanding the major themes and patterns in your life and what they are trying to teach you. This increased level of awareness can help you access your strength and intuition, eliminate negative self talk and choose a more fulfilling relationship with yourself, others and life. I offer a 15 minute meet and greet to ensure we are a good fit.
There's a saying, "Healing is the application of love to the places inside that hurt." I'm here to fully support you in tending to those places. Together we will journey into understanding the major themes and patterns in your life and what they are trying to teach you. This increased level of awareness can help you access your strength and intuition, eliminate negative self talk and choose a more fulfilling relationship with yourself, others and life. I offer a 15 minute meet and greet to ensure we are a good fit.
Are you overwhelmed by stressors in your life and struggling with feeling sad, lonely, nervous, tired and irritable? Would it feel useful to have someone you can communicate with about your worries? As a licensed counselor and community advocate, I provide individual therapy in an empowering, empathetic and collaborative manner for people such as yourself. I can assist you with discovering and developing skills and methods to increase your feelings of emotional well-being and with improving your coping and communication skills.
Are you overwhelmed by stressors in your life and struggling with feeling sad, lonely, nervous, tired and irritable? Would it feel useful to have someone you can communicate with about your worries? As a licensed counselor and community advocate, I provide individual therapy in an empowering, empathetic and collaborative manner for people such as yourself. I can assist you with discovering and developing skills and methods to increase your feelings of emotional well-being and with improving your coping and communication skills.
Sam Henson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Arcata, CA 95521
As a therapist, my client-centered approach is rooted in collaboration, empathy, humor, and authenticity. Existing is really freaking hard, especially in our current hell-scape, so let's talk about how we survive and get some sense of value in our day-to-day lives.
As a therapist, my client-centered approach is rooted in collaboration, empathy, humor, and authenticity. Existing is really freaking hard, especially in our current hell-scape, so let's talk about how we survive and get some sense of value in our day-to-day lives.
As a relational and trauma informed therapist, I am committed to creating a positive and supportive therapeutic alliance. I have 30 years of experience in the field of mental health and enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My clinical practice includes crisis intervention, mediation, relational counseling, and trauma recovery. I believe that building a trusting and supportive relationship is an essential component for healing. I practice in an engaged and relational way, asking questions and offering feedback and coping tools, with the intent of guiding you toward your own solutions with compassion.
As a relational and trauma informed therapist, I am committed to creating a positive and supportive therapeutic alliance. I have 30 years of experience in the field of mental health and enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My clinical practice includes crisis intervention, mediation, relational counseling, and trauma recovery. I believe that building a trusting and supportive relationship is an essential component for healing. I practice in an engaged and relational way, asking questions and offering feedback and coping tools, with the intent of guiding you toward your own solutions with compassion.
Welcome and thank you for visiting my therapy profile. I offer a highly personalized, supportive approach tailored to your specific needs. As your Therapist, I will provide you with a safe environment to explore and process your thoughts and feelings. We will work together to develop a treatment plan that fits your therapy goals.
Welcome and thank you for visiting my therapy profile. I offer a highly personalized, supportive approach tailored to your specific needs. As your Therapist, I will provide you with a safe environment to explore and process your thoughts and feelings. We will work together to develop a treatment plan that fits your therapy goals.
My collaborative approach is to uncover the solutions that will best promote healthy and authentic relationships, by increasing meaningful communication, reducing anxiety, and successfully navigating transitions. I work with individuals and couples, and within the dynamic of families and business systems, to build on and enhance strengths.
My collaborative approach is to uncover the solutions that will best promote healthy and authentic relationships, by increasing meaningful communication, reducing anxiety, and successfully navigating transitions. I work with individuals and couples, and within the dynamic of families and business systems, to build on and enhance strengths.
Eliot Altschul
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Arcata, CA 95521 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Having been in the field for over 30 years, I consider myself to be a seasoned generalist. I enjoy working with people presenting with a broad range of psychological concerns. Some of my areas of interest and specialty include Sexuality and Gender, Identity Development, Mindfulness, and Spirituality. My work is inclusive and queer-affirming. I enjoy working with relationship dynamics of all types, and my approach is interpersonal and depth oriented.
Having been in the field for over 30 years, I consider myself to be a seasoned generalist. I enjoy working with people presenting with a broad range of psychological concerns. Some of my areas of interest and specialty include Sexuality and Gender, Identity Development, Mindfulness, and Spirituality. My work is inclusive and queer-affirming. I enjoy working with relationship dynamics of all types, and my approach is interpersonal and depth oriented.
Joel Morrison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arcata, CA 95521 (Online Only)
See my comments under "Note on Finance" on how to enroll with me. My goal is to help others find relief from the cycle of difficult thoughts and emotions that arise from a variety of life circumstances, whether adjusting to new events or dealing with a life-long struggle. Learning new skills, perspectives and being heard can be transformative. Your life-story, your beliefs and your strengths are of paramount importance. I strongly believe in acceptance, compassion and hope, offering these at all stages of our work together. I make it a priority to respond to every call by the end of the day.
See my comments under "Note on Finance" on how to enroll with me. My goal is to help others find relief from the cycle of difficult thoughts and emotions that arise from a variety of life circumstances, whether adjusting to new events or dealing with a life-long struggle. Learning new skills, perspectives and being heard can be transformative. Your life-story, your beliefs and your strengths are of paramount importance. I strongly believe in acceptance, compassion and hope, offering these at all stages of our work together. I make it a priority to respond to every call by the end of the day.
I take a client-centered approach to work with all my clients, as each person is unique, and a specific treatment plan will accommodate healing. I have extensive experience with trauma, and I am EMDR-trained.
I take a client-centered approach to work with all my clients, as each person is unique, and a specific treatment plan will accommodate healing. I have extensive experience with trauma, and I am EMDR-trained.
Roberta J Nolan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Arcata, CA 95521
Waitlist for new clients
I believe it’s a privilege working in the field of psychology and with humans of all ages from infancy to geriatrics. Some of my psychological expertise include human development, traumas, mood disorders, forensics as well as various ranges of other mental, emotional, and behavioral issues. I believe that humans are experts in their lived experiences. It is my privilege to learn from humans and imagine/interpret their situations, challenges, or concerns and offer psychoeducation in support of reducing disruptive/negative lifor issues and lessons
I believe it’s a privilege working in the field of psychology and with humans of all ages from infancy to geriatrics. Some of my psychological expertise include human development, traumas, mood disorders, forensics as well as various ranges of other mental, emotional, and behavioral issues. I believe that humans are experts in their lived experiences. It is my privilege to learn from humans and imagine/interpret their situations, challenges, or concerns and offer psychoeducation in support of reducing disruptive/negative lifor issues and lessons
I have advanced training and experience in trauma recovery and use a relationship-oriented approach in helping individuals heal from overwhelming circumstances. I draw from a wide range of verbal and non-verbal approaches to support my clients in reaching their goals, improving wellbeing and enhancing relationships. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I mostly use techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices and creative/expressive arts therapy.
I have advanced training and experience in trauma recovery and use a relationship-oriented approach in helping individuals heal from overwhelming circumstances. I draw from a wide range of verbal and non-verbal approaches to support my clients in reaching their goals, improving wellbeing and enhancing relationships. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I mostly use techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices and creative/expressive arts therapy.
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How does solution-focused therapy work?
The treatment works by helping a client notice which behaviors and thoughts have positive results on their lives and building a plan around how to maximise these strengths. Practitioners of solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) believe that individuals already have the experience, wisdom, and resilience to create change in their lives, but may need a guide to help them realise which changes to make and how to make them.
Is solution-focused brief therapy evidence-based?
Yes. Solution-focused brief therapy has been extensively studied, and researchers find strong evidence that it’s an effective treatment for many behavioral and psychological concerns. This may be due to the uplifting nature and practicality of the treatment, which allows patients to employ strategies to reach their goals that are incremental and achievable.
How long does solution-focused brief therapy last?
Solution-focused brief therapy, as the name implies, is brief. The timeline may vary from person to person, given the challenges they face and their situation in life, but treatment is typically complete within four to eight sessions. This therapy type is a pragmatic one: it’s concerned more with “how” problems can be addressed and improved than getting to the root of “why” they exist in the first place.
Is solution-focused brief therapy a type of cognitive behavioral therapy?
Solution-focused brief therapy is related to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)in that both are pragmatic approaches that deal less with gaining a full understanding of the cause of a mental health problem and more with creating plans for how to cope with these problems and improve an individual’s day-to-day life. They are distinct, however, in that SFBT emphasises building on strengths and resources, while CBT focuses on changing negative thoughts and behaviors.