Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Golden, CO

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Teara Walters
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Golden, CO 80401  (Online Only)
Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth? As a dedicated therapist, I specialize in empowering clients to transform their lives and recognize their inherent strength. Whether you are navigating ADHD, anxiety, life transitions, depression, relationship challenges, or other hurdles, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Working with individuals, couples, or families, I am committed to guiding you toward realizing your full potential and living your best life. I understand that each individual's journey is unique, which is why I tailor my approach to meet your specific needs and preferences.
Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth? As a dedicated therapist, I specialize in empowering clients to transform their lives and recognize their inherent strength. Whether you are navigating ADHD, anxiety, life transitions, depression, relationship challenges, or other hurdles, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Working with individuals, couples, or families, I am committed to guiding you toward realizing your full potential and living your best life. I understand that each individual's journey is unique, which is why I tailor my approach to meet your specific needs and preferences.
(833) 322-1863 View (833) 322-1863
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Brief Therapy Institute of Denver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Golden, CO 80401
Clients seek counseling with me for struggles that they are experiencing with depression, anxiety, anger, relationships and transition periods in their lives. I provide them with specific skills and techniques to manage their distress more effectively. My treatment is solution-focused, short-term in nature, and many clients return to me intermittently for times that they get stuck in old and unproductive patterns.
Clients seek counseling with me for struggles that they are experiencing with depression, anxiety, anger, relationships and transition periods in their lives. I provide them with specific skills and techniques to manage their distress more effectively. My treatment is solution-focused, short-term in nature, and many clients return to me intermittently for times that they get stuck in old and unproductive patterns.
(720) 702-1391 View (720) 702-1391
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Benjamin Taylor Finlayson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Golden, CO 80401
With advanced practice and research in relationships, my client is someone who recognizes the intricate tapestry of their own experiences and seeks a compassionate therapist to navigate the complexities of their inner world. They may come to me with a multitude of issues, but at the heart of it, they are persons yearning for understanding, acceptance, and meaningful connections. In their quest for healing and growth, my clients often grapple with challenge such as anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship distress.
With advanced practice and research in relationships, my client is someone who recognizes the intricate tapestry of their own experiences and seeks a compassionate therapist to navigate the complexities of their inner world. They may come to me with a multitude of issues, but at the heart of it, they are persons yearning for understanding, acceptance, and meaningful connections. In their quest for healing and growth, my clients often grapple with challenge such as anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship distress.
(720) 815-4166 View (720) 815-4166
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Melissa Davis Graham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Golden, CO 80401  (Online Only)
Therapy methods include CBT, Solution focused, Reality, talk etc.
My goal in therapy is to guide others through their struggles, helping them gain insight and providing tools to resolve the challenges they face. It is always my goal to assist my clients toward the achievement of their fullest potential. I have a passion for working with women as they transition through life events; pregnancy, marriage, divorce, career, empty nest.
Therapy methods include CBT, Solution focused, Reality, talk etc.
My goal in therapy is to guide others through their struggles, helping them gain insight and providing tools to resolve the challenges they face. It is always my goal to assist my clients toward the achievement of their fullest potential. I have a passion for working with women as they transition through life events; pregnancy, marriage, divorce, career, empty nest.
(720) 740-5436 View (720) 740-5436
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Alison Shea
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Golden, CO 80403
Brain-Based Relationship Therapy & Sex Therapy. Couples and Individuals. My work with couples centers on improving communication, building trust, and increasing emotional and physical intimacy. Together, we co-create a relationship founded on deep love and a restored sense of playfulness and connection. By addressing the underlying relational patterns that lead to dysfunction, recurring problems are eliminated.
Brain-Based Relationship Therapy & Sex Therapy. Couples and Individuals. My work with couples centers on improving communication, building trust, and increasing emotional and physical intimacy. Together, we co-create a relationship founded on deep love and a restored sense of playfulness and connection. By addressing the underlying relational patterns that lead to dysfunction, recurring problems are eliminated.
(720) 802-3393 View (720) 802-3393
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Megan Michelle Stevens
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MS, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Golden, CO 80401
The world of work can be hard, especially for leaders and managers! After working as a HR leader, and helping organizations with change and leadership development, I left the corporate world to support people with challenges that are impacting them in their world of work. The difficult thing is that sometimes "work" challenges are really "us" challenges. Participating in healing and growth (which is what makes us human), can be difficult in what can feel like a quick and callous world. Sometimes work is our safe space, or "the only normal part of my life" and I'm here for that too!
The world of work can be hard, especially for leaders and managers! After working as a HR leader, and helping organizations with change and leadership development, I left the corporate world to support people with challenges that are impacting them in their world of work. The difficult thing is that sometimes "work" challenges are really "us" challenges. Participating in healing and growth (which is what makes us human), can be difficult in what can feel like a quick and callous world. Sometimes work is our safe space, or "the only normal part of my life" and I'm here for that too!
(720) 502-1176 View (720) 502-1176
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Jamie White
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Golden, CO 80401
So many women in nursing and healthcare professions get to a point in their career where they realize how exhausted and unsatisfied they are, and wonder if they're in the right place. Maybe your strategies for managing stress stopped working, you've missed a shift because of feeling overwhelmed, made a mistake because your brain is frazzled. Or you spend so much effort recovering from your last shift and preparing for the next one, that you aren't enjoying life and relationships. It's possible to feel inspired and fulfilled in the work you do, while also having a satisfying life outside of work.
So many women in nursing and healthcare professions get to a point in their career where they realize how exhausted and unsatisfied they are, and wonder if they're in the right place. Maybe your strategies for managing stress stopped working, you've missed a shift because of feeling overwhelmed, made a mistake because your brain is frazzled. Or you spend so much effort recovering from your last shift and preparing for the next one, that you aren't enjoying life and relationships. It's possible to feel inspired and fulfilled in the work you do, while also having a satisfying life outside of work.
(720) 863-4125 View (720) 863-4125
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Sean McNamara
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Golden, CO 80401
Schedule instantly through my website link in my bio! Hello, I’m Sean McNamara. Whether you’re going through a major life change, relationship difficulties, loss of a loved one, want to feel happier, or change your behavior for the better, I’m here to help you as an individual or as a couple. Come as you are. You are welcome here. The broken-hearted you – the furious you – the depressed, traumatized, confused, anxious, distracted, abused, addicted, and overworked you. You don’t have to “get ready” to see me or get your “stuff” together first. Coming to my office or meeting with me online can be effortless.
Schedule instantly through my website link in my bio! Hello, I’m Sean McNamara. Whether you’re going through a major life change, relationship difficulties, loss of a loved one, want to feel happier, or change your behavior for the better, I’m here to help you as an individual or as a couple. Come as you are. You are welcome here. The broken-hearted you – the furious you – the depressed, traumatized, confused, anxious, distracted, abused, addicted, and overworked you. You don’t have to “get ready” to see me or get your “stuff” together first. Coming to my office or meeting with me online can be effortless.
(720) 706-6637 View (720) 706-6637
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Rick Cohen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Golden, CO 80401
As a provider of individual and family psychotherapy for over 26 years, I have a long standing reputation as a caring, compassionate and supportive therapist. I specialize in working with children, teens and adults who struggle with a wide range of mental health issues. I have considerable experience treating the following: family and parenting issues, anger management, blended and stepfamily problems, child & teen behavior issues, conflict in relationships/family, mood problems, depression/anxiety, parenting, co-parenting issues, parent-child relationships, stress/coping.
As a provider of individual and family psychotherapy for over 26 years, I have a long standing reputation as a caring, compassionate and supportive therapist. I specialize in working with children, teens and adults who struggle with a wide range of mental health issues. I have considerable experience treating the following: family and parenting issues, anger management, blended and stepfamily problems, child & teen behavior issues, conflict in relationships/family, mood problems, depression/anxiety, parenting, co-parenting issues, parent-child relationships, stress/coping.
(303) 717-7023 View (303) 717-7023
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Brandy Nelson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Golden, CO 80403
Accepting new clients who are motivated for change this summer! Recognizing that you may need help is the first step to living the life you have always deserved. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma or addiction, I am here to help you get your needs met. We can explore different techniques and coping skills to jumpstart your journey and get you to the place you long to be; happy, peaceful and connected to others. Creating and working towards goals can be empowering. Learning to self-regulate can be a game changer. Being able to get your needs met effectively will enhance your life and your relationships.
Accepting new clients who are motivated for change this summer! Recognizing that you may need help is the first step to living the life you have always deserved. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma or addiction, I am here to help you get your needs met. We can explore different techniques and coping skills to jumpstart your journey and get you to the place you long to be; happy, peaceful and connected to others. Creating and working towards goals can be empowering. Learning to self-regulate can be a game changer. Being able to get your needs met effectively will enhance your life and your relationships.
(303) 622-3780 View (303) 622-3780
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Harmony At Home
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Golden, CO 80401
Hello, I am Dr. Luisa Bryce, licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Harmony At Home. I provide guidance for family happiness with in-home therapy. By treating the problem where it occurs, in-home therapy is not only effective, it's also a perfect fit for your busy lifestyle. Harmony At Home works collaboratively with your family to create solutions for problems big and small. I have expertise in individual adult/child therapy, family therapy, and couples' counseling. I look forward to bringing harmony to your home. Contact me to schedule your complimentary phone consultation today!
Hello, I am Dr. Luisa Bryce, licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Harmony At Home. I provide guidance for family happiness with in-home therapy. By treating the problem where it occurs, in-home therapy is not only effective, it's also a perfect fit for your busy lifestyle. Harmony At Home works collaboratively with your family to create solutions for problems big and small. I have expertise in individual adult/child therapy, family therapy, and couples' counseling. I look forward to bringing harmony to your home. Contact me to schedule your complimentary phone consultation today!
(303) 816-3249 View (303) 816-3249
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Dalton Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Golden, CO 80401
Psychotherapy is aimed to help a person deal with specific issues. Whether it be developing coping skills or enhance interpersonal relationships or manage symptoms I can assist will any of these.
Psychotherapy is aimed to help a person deal with specific issues. Whether it be developing coping skills or enhance interpersonal relationships or manage symptoms I can assist will any of these.
(720) 706-5658 View (720) 706-5658
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Jessica Ingram
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Golden, CO 80401
I am so happy you are here, looking for a counselor is a great beginning step! I am licensed in Texas and Colorado. I accept insurance in both states and I am accepting new clients. I am an open-minded compassionate Counselor. I understand we all come from different backgrounds, upbringings, and views. I will support you in a safe place while guiding you through your counseling journey of processing the emotional attachment we carry with our life experiences. I am here to help you find your true authentic self and confidence.
I am so happy you are here, looking for a counselor is a great beginning step! I am licensed in Texas and Colorado. I accept insurance in both states and I am accepting new clients. I am an open-minded compassionate Counselor. I understand we all come from different backgrounds, upbringings, and views. I will support you in a safe place while guiding you through your counseling journey of processing the emotional attachment we carry with our life experiences. I am here to help you find your true authentic self and confidence.
(720) 776-2547 View (720) 776-2547
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Carol A Wahlgren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Golden, CO 80401
Are you facing issues that have left you feeling like there are no good solutions? Are you dealing with loss through divorce or death? Are you not sure whether or not you are in an abusive relationship, or, what to do about it? Are you at a transitional place in your life regarding your career or personal goals? Using a client-centered, eclectic approach, we will approach our work together in an effective way that is focused on your particular needs and brings results. I bring over 40 years of professional experience with relationship issues of all kinds, including child abuse and neglect and domestic violence.
Are you facing issues that have left you feeling like there are no good solutions? Are you dealing with loss through divorce or death? Are you not sure whether or not you are in an abusive relationship, or, what to do about it? Are you at a transitional place in your life regarding your career or personal goals? Using a client-centered, eclectic approach, we will approach our work together in an effective way that is focused on your particular needs and brings results. I bring over 40 years of professional experience with relationship issues of all kinds, including child abuse and neglect and domestic violence.
(720) 358-2986 View (720) 358-2986
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Kristin Leigh Chivers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Golden, CO 80401
My area of expertise consists of promoting the well-being of individuals and families that have been impacted by significant life changing events, distressing experiences and day to day stressors. I also specialize in early childhood and attachment and the role these play in adult relationships. I believe in creating a validating, safe, self-compassionate, and valued space to support you in reaching your goals and moving towards a more authentic self. In addition to direct therapy, I provide caregiver coaching and consultation and can provide strategies and tools to empower caregivers and their relationship with their child(ren).
My area of expertise consists of promoting the well-being of individuals and families that have been impacted by significant life changing events, distressing experiences and day to day stressors. I also specialize in early childhood and attachment and the role these play in adult relationships. I believe in creating a validating, safe, self-compassionate, and valued space to support you in reaching your goals and moving towards a more authentic self. In addition to direct therapy, I provide caregiver coaching and consultation and can provide strategies and tools to empower caregivers and their relationship with their child(ren).
(720) 597-8473 View (720) 597-8473
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Stephanie Weeden
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Golden, CO 80401  (Online Only)
Life can be full of challenges, difficulties, loss and pain; leaving us feeling alone, lost, or broken. Whether you have experienced a death, are suffering from anxiety, depression, or major life transitions, therapy can be a great way to work through and find helpful ways to cope, heal, and grow. Often times we become so overwhelmed it is hard to find the next step forward; I am here to help you clear the path and to find connection with your true sense of self. Through our work together you will feel empowered, supported, and find fulfillment in your own story.
Life can be full of challenges, difficulties, loss and pain; leaving us feeling alone, lost, or broken. Whether you have experienced a death, are suffering from anxiety, depression, or major life transitions, therapy can be a great way to work through and find helpful ways to cope, heal, and grow. Often times we become so overwhelmed it is hard to find the next step forward; I am here to help you clear the path and to find connection with your true sense of self. Through our work together you will feel empowered, supported, and find fulfillment in your own story.
(844) 783-9620 View (844) 783-9620
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Elizabeth L. Tupa
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Golden, CO 80401
Hi, I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in relationship issues, couples therapy, depression, young adults, men's issues, and parenting issues. My work with individuals and couples focuses on recognizing unhelpful patterns and improving communication, self esteem, and life functioning. I'll work collaboratively with you to create a therapy plan unique to your needs and we'll probably share some laughs along the way!
Hi, I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in relationship issues, couples therapy, depression, young adults, men's issues, and parenting issues. My work with individuals and couples focuses on recognizing unhelpful patterns and improving communication, self esteem, and life functioning. I'll work collaboratively with you to create a therapy plan unique to your needs and we'll probably share some laughs along the way!
(303) 351-5889 View (303) 351-5889
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Kris Cameron
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Golden, CO 80403
Waitlist for new clients
Are you ready for change in your life? Are you willing to work hard and deal with things that you may have been "stuffing" for some time? If yes, then I would be honored to work with you. My ideal client is one that is ready to work hard and explore things they may have been afraid to look at in the past. Helping clients release the bonds of shame, guilt and anger is my passion. I am able to work with many different issues that clients may be dealing with.
Are you ready for change in your life? Are you willing to work hard and deal with things that you may have been "stuffing" for some time? If yes, then I would be honored to work with you. My ideal client is one that is ready to work hard and explore things they may have been afraid to look at in the past. Helping clients release the bonds of shame, guilt and anger is my passion. I am able to work with many different issues that clients may be dealing with.
(303) 536-5259 View (303) 536-5259
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Sara Pickup
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Golden, CO 80401
My name is Sara and I am a licensed professional counselor in Colorado. My primary treatment approaches include person-centered therapy, reality therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I'll meet you where you are at in life and my approach will be real, direct, and authentic with you. I currently specialize in addiction and personality disorders, and I enjoy working with individuals who are willing to do the work outside of a session.
My name is Sara and I am a licensed professional counselor in Colorado. My primary treatment approaches include person-centered therapy, reality therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I'll meet you where you are at in life and my approach will be real, direct, and authentic with you. I currently specialize in addiction and personality disorders, and I enjoy working with individuals who are willing to do the work outside of a session.
(720) 790-3264 View (720) 790-3264
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Sean McNamara
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Golden, CO 80401
Grief occurs in many ways. Losing someone you love, perhaps a spouse, partner, or child. You don't know who you are anymore because of job loss, a breakup, or divorce. Unfortunately, your friends and family aren't helping. They don't know how to listen to you and don't allow you to feel how you truly feel. Instead, they try to fix you, or solve your problems for you, using TV advice. They just don't understand what it's like to be in your shoes, or they don't care to. You sense they'd rather not hear about it. Nothing's working but you know you deserve support.
Grief occurs in many ways. Losing someone you love, perhaps a spouse, partner, or child. You don't know who you are anymore because of job loss, a breakup, or divorce. Unfortunately, your friends and family aren't helping. They don't know how to listen to you and don't allow you to feel how you truly feel. Instead, they try to fix you, or solve your problems for you, using TV advice. They just don't understand what it's like to be in your shoes, or they don't care to. You sense they'd rather not hear about it. Nothing's working but you know you deserve support.
(720) 927-9981 View (720) 927-9981
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Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists

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.