Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Lafayette, CO

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Theresa Palermo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CO 80026
With over 30 years experience as a therapist working to help individuals of all ages to overcome obstacles and deal with grief, loss, adversity, mental illness and trauma, I have developed an expertise in helping people to integrate the experiences that they encounter and reach a new level in their lives. I works with children, adolescents and adults in individual and family therapy, utilizing Play Based Therapy, Talk Therapy, AEDP, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, EMDR and Brainspotting. My areas of specialty include, Adoption Issues, Trauma/PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Divorce, Parenting Issues, Grief, Loss and life transitions.
With over 30 years experience as a therapist working to help individuals of all ages to overcome obstacles and deal with grief, loss, adversity, mental illness and trauma, I have developed an expertise in helping people to integrate the experiences that they encounter and reach a new level in their lives. I works with children, adolescents and adults in individual and family therapy, utilizing Play Based Therapy, Talk Therapy, AEDP, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, EMDR and Brainspotting. My areas of specialty include, Adoption Issues, Trauma/PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Divorce, Parenting Issues, Grief, Loss and life transitions.
(720) 463-1377 View (720) 463-1377
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Mark Nagel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CO 80026
As a relationship and marital therapist, my goal is to help you and your partner to rediscover the friendship, connection and passion that initially brought you together as a couple. By applying a set of simple, yet powerful communication techniques and helping you to design an individualized "relationship plan", we will work together to co-create the relationship of your dreams (a really awesome dream, not a nightmare). As a solution-focused therapist or life coach working with an individual, my goal is to help you realize strengths, uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.
As a relationship and marital therapist, my goal is to help you and your partner to rediscover the friendship, connection and passion that initially brought you together as a couple. By applying a set of simple, yet powerful communication techniques and helping you to design an individualized "relationship plan", we will work together to co-create the relationship of your dreams (a really awesome dream, not a nightmare). As a solution-focused therapist or life coach working with an individual, my goal is to help you realize strengths, uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.
(720) 316-5246 View (720) 316-5246
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Renee Shannon Hickey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CO 80026
Renee Shannon, MA, LPC, specializes in life transitions, anxiety, grief and trauma. Renee has been in private practice as a life coach and meditation/mindfulness teacher for over 20 years. Renee incorporates a holistic approach to her treatment of her clients. She takes her extensive background in self-development, her corporate training as an executive in the IT field, and her training as a life-coach and teacher into her assessments and treatments of her clients. She is comfortable working with individuals from all stages of life, also including children, families and couples.
Renee Shannon, MA, LPC, specializes in life transitions, anxiety, grief and trauma. Renee has been in private practice as a life coach and meditation/mindfulness teacher for over 20 years. Renee incorporates a holistic approach to her treatment of her clients. She takes her extensive background in self-development, her corporate training as an executive in the IT field, and her training as a life-coach and teacher into her assessments and treatments of her clients. She is comfortable working with individuals from all stages of life, also including children, families and couples.
(720) 734-1412 View (720) 734-1412
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Abigail Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CO 80026
Are you fed up with feeling stuck? Tired of feeling miserable or unsatisfied? Has your partner finally agreed to couples counseling? Are your parents or teenager driving you nuts? The thought of talking to stranger about your problems can be intimidating, so call me or e-mail me just to see if we're comfortable with each other. If we are, then schedule an appointment. I can help you get unstuck.
Are you fed up with feeling stuck? Tired of feeling miserable or unsatisfied? Has your partner finally agreed to couples counseling? Are your parents or teenager driving you nuts? The thought of talking to stranger about your problems can be intimidating, so call me or e-mail me just to see if we're comfortable with each other. If we are, then schedule an appointment. I can help you get unstuck.
(720) 722-6513 View (720) 722-6513
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Porchlight Therapy and Addiction, Kathryn McGuirk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CACII, EMDR
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CO 80026
Are you unhappy with your life or unfulfilled in your relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed by worry, sadness, anxiety or uncertainty? Sometimes we just get stuck and find that coping on our own isn't working. My passion is working with college students and young adults to provide supportive therapy around a variety of issues that feel too big to manage on your own anymore. I use evidenced- based interventions specializing in depression, anxiety, relationships and behavior patterns, as well as addiction issues. I am accepting new clients and will respond the same day.
Are you unhappy with your life or unfulfilled in your relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed by worry, sadness, anxiety or uncertainty? Sometimes we just get stuck and find that coping on our own isn't working. My passion is working with college students and young adults to provide supportive therapy around a variety of issues that feel too big to manage on your own anymore. I use evidenced- based interventions specializing in depression, anxiety, relationships and behavior patterns, as well as addiction issues. I am accepting new clients and will respond the same day.
(970) 347-8580 View (970) 347-8580
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Eve Kilmer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CO 80026
I'm an interactive, solution-focused psychologist with 31 years experience (website: www.evekilmer.com). My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help you effectively address personal life challenges in a warm, safe environment. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to you as an individual or couple. With compassion and understanding, I work with you to help you build on your strengths and attain the personal growth that you want.
I'm an interactive, solution-focused psychologist with 31 years experience (website: www.evekilmer.com). My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help you effectively address personal life challenges in a warm, safe environment. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to you as an individual or couple. With compassion and understanding, I work with you to help you build on your strengths and attain the personal growth that you want.
(303) 536-3214 View (303) 536-3214
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Stephanie R Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAS
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CO 80026
I have trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solution Focused Therapy and EMDR.
I have over 30 years experience providing therapy and assessment services to various individuals and age groups. I am committed to helping others reach a greater understanding and compassion of themselves, to assist in healing from painful experiences and finding new ways of coping. My approach to therapy is practical, results oriented and emphasizes empowerment through building insight and self awareness. I am committed to learning about my clients and working with them to make long lasting changes.
I have trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solution Focused Therapy and EMDR.
I have over 30 years experience providing therapy and assessment services to various individuals and age groups. I am committed to helping others reach a greater understanding and compassion of themselves, to assist in healing from painful experiences and finding new ways of coping. My approach to therapy is practical, results oriented and emphasizes empowerment through building insight and self awareness. I am committed to learning about my clients and working with them to make long lasting changes.
(303) 732-5063 View (303) 732-5063
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Marc Esenwein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CO 80026
I know that children and teens have strengths along with concerning risk factors that may need attention. If you or your family members are experiencing difficulty with your relationships because of communication and problem-solving problems, please consider evidence-based individual or episodic family therapy. Research shows lasting results when parents and youth learn ways to enhance one another's relational skill-building together. I specialize in helping clients find ways to work through risks such as substance abuse, aggression, anxiety, mood swings, trauma, loss and grief, and school issues.
I know that children and teens have strengths along with concerning risk factors that may need attention. If you or your family members are experiencing difficulty with your relationships because of communication and problem-solving problems, please consider evidence-based individual or episodic family therapy. Research shows lasting results when parents and youth learn ways to enhance one another's relational skill-building together. I specialize in helping clients find ways to work through risks such as substance abuse, aggression, anxiety, mood swings, trauma, loss and grief, and school issues.
(303) 569-4344 View (303) 569-4344
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Mike Murphy Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lafayette, CO 80026
Specializing in Teens & Young Adults: However isolated they appear, I hold a strong belief that young adult emotional and behavioral struggles are primarily a reaction to family influences. To fully support this population in reaching their potential, their challenges will need to be looked upon in the context of family, so to identify how such strife continues to be reinforced. This systemic approach to therapy paves the way for greatest insight to be gained by those who really matter, allowing for symptom reduction and ultimately greater relational harmony.
Specializing in Teens & Young Adults: However isolated they appear, I hold a strong belief that young adult emotional and behavioral struggles are primarily a reaction to family influences. To fully support this population in reaching their potential, their challenges will need to be looked upon in the context of family, so to identify how such strife continues to be reinforced. This systemic approach to therapy paves the way for greatest insight to be gained by those who really matter, allowing for symptom reduction and ultimately greater relational harmony.
(720) 619-3553 View (720) 619-3553
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Mark Van Steenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCATP
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CO 80026
I have extensive experience in providing individual and group guidance on the use of many healing approaches (meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, progressive muscle relaxation, and sound healing) coupled with clinical interventions (CBT, DBT, SFBT, ACT and MI).
Ideal clients are those impacted by their symptoms with an awareness of needing to evolve to overcome their daily struggle. As we start our journey at the bottom of the mountain we must understand there are several paths to the top. All of these paths have the potential to lead you to the top to find the view you've been looking for. You're going to choose your path, as with many things in life. I will walk alongside you as we ascend the mountain, meeting daily goals on the way. As we move forward, we'll process the roots, rocks, caves, canyons we traverse. Why do you keep tripping on them? Why are they holding you back?
I have extensive experience in providing individual and group guidance on the use of many healing approaches (meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, progressive muscle relaxation, and sound healing) coupled with clinical interventions (CBT, DBT, SFBT, ACT and MI).
Ideal clients are those impacted by their symptoms with an awareness of needing to evolve to overcome their daily struggle. As we start our journey at the bottom of the mountain we must understand there are several paths to the top. All of these paths have the potential to lead you to the top to find the view you've been looking for. You're going to choose your path, as with many things in life. I will walk alongside you as we ascend the mountain, meeting daily goals on the way. As we move forward, we'll process the roots, rocks, caves, canyons we traverse. Why do you keep tripping on them? Why are they holding you back?
(720) 706-5486 View (720) 706-5486
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StepStone Psychological Assessment
Psychologist, PhD, NCSP
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CO 80026
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused therapeutic approaches.
Dr. Cynthia Johnson is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating children and adolescents with learning disabilities, gifted/2e, complex attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, traumatic brain injury, intellectual disability, and related emotional and behavioral difficulties. StepStone Psychological Assessment and Therapeutic Services works extensively with families and schools to support the child, and offers therapeutic services to help children and adolescents utilize their strengths and successfully negotiate any areas of difficulty.
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused therapeutic approaches.
Dr. Cynthia Johnson is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating children and adolescents with learning disabilities, gifted/2e, complex attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, traumatic brain injury, intellectual disability, and related emotional and behavioral difficulties. StepStone Psychological Assessment and Therapeutic Services works extensively with families and schools to support the child, and offers therapeutic services to help children and adolescents utilize their strengths and successfully negotiate any areas of difficulty.
(833) 810-4190 View (833) 810-4190
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Rachelle Davis
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, NLC
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CO 80026
I have been working with children, adolescents, young adults and families for 22 years. I specialize in helping my clients with issues related to anxiety, depression, relationships, low self-esteem, grief and trauma. I provide parent coaching and also work with families to help resolve conflict and improve communication skills. In my practice I offer an empathic, supportive and collaborative approach and choose therapeutic modalities that fit each person’s needs such as play therapy, art therapy, CBT, DBT, solution focused and client centered therapy.
I have been working with children, adolescents, young adults and families for 22 years. I specialize in helping my clients with issues related to anxiety, depression, relationships, low self-esteem, grief and trauma. I provide parent coaching and also work with families to help resolve conflict and improve communication skills. In my practice I offer an empathic, supportive and collaborative approach and choose therapeutic modalities that fit each person’s needs such as play therapy, art therapy, CBT, DBT, solution focused and client centered therapy.
(720) 644-6321 View (720) 644-6321
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Nicole Gentile-Schoch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CO 80026
I provide a safe and empowering environment for individuals struggling with addiction and compulsive eating to navigate challenges, identify solutions, and create lasting change. If you’re curious about sobriety, looking to moderate your alcohol use, seeking recovery, or struggling with over-eating or sugar addiction, I aim to collaborate with you to meet your goals and facilitate an environment where growth and change are possible! My personal and professional experience with addiction and recovery allows me to offer a unique perspective and inspires trust and connection for clients navigating the recovery process.
I provide a safe and empowering environment for individuals struggling with addiction and compulsive eating to navigate challenges, identify solutions, and create lasting change. If you’re curious about sobriety, looking to moderate your alcohol use, seeking recovery, or struggling with over-eating or sugar addiction, I aim to collaborate with you to meet your goals and facilitate an environment where growth and change are possible! My personal and professional experience with addiction and recovery allows me to offer a unique perspective and inspires trust and connection for clients navigating the recovery process.
(720) 679-8273 View (720) 679-8273
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Jeff Hillis
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CO 80026
Not currently accepting new clients. I offer a telehealth platform for remote sessions, or in-person sessions at my home office. Is your child in need of support navigating life's challenges like building and sustaining friendships, balancing school and home responsibilities, engaging in learning, self-regulation, managing big emotions, conflict resolution, processing trauma, working through the grief process, or otherwise dealing with life's bumps, hills, and mountains? I think that I may be able to help, as a counselor candidate with an emphasis in play therapy. Please reach out for a free phone consultation to explore further.
Not currently accepting new clients. I offer a telehealth platform for remote sessions, or in-person sessions at my home office. Is your child in need of support navigating life's challenges like building and sustaining friendships, balancing school and home responsibilities, engaging in learning, self-regulation, managing big emotions, conflict resolution, processing trauma, working through the grief process, or otherwise dealing with life's bumps, hills, and mountains? I think that I may be able to help, as a counselor candidate with an emphasis in play therapy. Please reach out for a free phone consultation to explore further.
(970) 965-0396 View (970) 965-0396
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Corissa Js Gold
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, ART-BC, MFA
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CO 80026
I approach my work with the family system is wholistic and humanistic focused. I work with each member to the family to capitalize on strengths to acknowledge, explore, and ultimately address presenting challenges. Families take many forms. Every family's story is different. Family members may feel isolated and misunderstood. It is our need for connection, understanding, guidance, support, and empowerment that is universal.
I approach my work with the family system is wholistic and humanistic focused. I work with each member to the family to capitalize on strengths to acknowledge, explore, and ultimately address presenting challenges. Families take many forms. Every family's story is different. Family members may feel isolated and misunderstood. It is our need for connection, understanding, guidance, support, and empowerment that is universal.
(303) 732-8252 View (303) 732-8252
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Bonnie Brown
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CO 80026
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist, and I believe that providing a safe and supportive environment fosters alliance and trust within the therapeutic relationship. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients achieve their goals whether that includes easing symptoms of depression or anxiety, working through difficult issues (current or past), increasing coping skills, increasing self-esteem, and/or identifying what's next in life. I am also trained and certified in EMDR.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist, and I believe that providing a safe and supportive environment fosters alliance and trust within the therapeutic relationship. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients achieve their goals whether that includes easing symptoms of depression or anxiety, working through difficult issues (current or past), increasing coping skills, increasing self-esteem, and/or identifying what's next in life. I am also trained and certified in EMDR.
(805) 774-1624 View (805) 774-1624
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Athru Therapy Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CO 80026
I am ready to support you on your journey to embrace change. I have extensive experience working with people from numerous different cultural backgrounds and am professional, nonjudgmental, honest, and trustworthy. I will meet you where you are at and support you throughout your journey. Invest in yourself!
I am ready to support you on your journey to embrace change. I have extensive experience working with people from numerous different cultural backgrounds and am professional, nonjudgmental, honest, and trustworthy. I will meet you where you are at and support you throughout your journey. Invest in yourself!
(720) 580-4245 View (720) 580-4245
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Amanda Jenkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CO 80026  (Online Only)
I work with adults who are looking to relieve depression and anxiety or cope with life transitions or challenges, couples looking for more meaningful and satisfying relationships and children/adolescents needing support with emotional or behavioral difficulties. I utilize a variety of therapeutic theories, allowing for flexibility in meeting your individual needs in the most beneficial way.
I work with adults who are looking to relieve depression and anxiety or cope with life transitions or challenges, couples looking for more meaningful and satisfying relationships and children/adolescents needing support with emotional or behavioral difficulties. I utilize a variety of therapeutic theories, allowing for flexibility in meeting your individual needs in the most beneficial way.
(303) 951-8413 View (303) 951-8413
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John Hankins - Financial Therapy Services
Licensed Social Worker, MSS, LSW, CFT-I
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CO 80026  (Online Only)
Clients come to me when they recognize the negativity in their lives that is caused by how they think, feel and act with money. Many of my clients are dealing with stress and anxiety over issues like saving for retirement, managing student loans, or sticking to a budget. This is often coupled with spending that feels compulsive and out of sync with their values. In general, my clients have experienced a long and stressful relationship with money. This often has its roots in the messages they received about money starting at a young age. They look to me realign their relationship with money in a way that builds a positive future.
Clients come to me when they recognize the negativity in their lives that is caused by how they think, feel and act with money. Many of my clients are dealing with stress and anxiety over issues like saving for retirement, managing student loans, or sticking to a budget. This is often coupled with spending that feels compulsive and out of sync with their values. In general, my clients have experienced a long and stressful relationship with money. This often has its roots in the messages they received about money starting at a young age. They look to me realign their relationship with money in a way that builds a positive future.
(720) 730-8223 View (720) 730-8223
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Marilee Snyder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CO 80026
If you're feeling uninspired with your life, tired of living with the same old problems and trying to fix them in the same old ways—without success—you're looking in the right place for help. If you feel timid about seeking a therapist, you're not alone. You are also about to discover that therapy may be the best self-care decision you have ever made. I specialize in helping people deal with major life transitions and heal from the scars of past trauma. I can help you discover what is holding you back. You will be able to change your life, going from a state of depletion and despair to a state of renewed energy and hope.
If you're feeling uninspired with your life, tired of living with the same old problems and trying to fix them in the same old ways—without success—you're looking in the right place for help. If you feel timid about seeking a therapist, you're not alone. You are also about to discover that therapy may be the best self-care decision you have ever made. I specialize in helping people deal with major life transitions and heal from the scars of past trauma. I can help you discover what is holding you back. You will be able to change your life, going from a state of depletion and despair to a state of renewed energy and hope.
(303) 720-7539 View (303) 720-7539
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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.