Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Loveland, CO
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Thomas Swartz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Loveland, CO 80538 (Online Only)
These approaches may include coaching, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Therapy, Child/Parent Therapy, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused, Eclectic, and Holistic.
Greetings! My name is Tom Swartz, a licensed professional counselor (LPC.0000637) in Colorado for +25 years. I am a person-center counselor who enjoys working with adults, parents, and their school age children as they seek assistance in addressing their life issues and concerns. My style is warm, friendly, practical, non-judgmental and solution focused.
These approaches may include coaching, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Therapy, Child/Parent Therapy, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused, Eclectic, and Holistic.
Greetings! My name is Tom Swartz, a licensed professional counselor (LPC.0000637) in Colorado for +25 years. I am a person-center counselor who enjoys working with adults, parents, and their school age children as they seek assistance in addressing their life issues and concerns. My style is warm, friendly, practical, non-judgmental and solution focused.
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Cohesive SOULutions Counseling: Paul Langfield
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, NBCCH
Verified Verified
Loveland, CO 80537
Therapy is an investment in your personal transformation, so I commend you on taking the first step to a healthier, happier YOU. You deserve a safe and effective environment to support your successful growth; one we’ll create together based on acceptance, compassion, safety, and trust. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist, I’ve helped hundreds of individuals, couples, and families with a wide range of life’s challenges including addictions, depression, anxiety, brain injuries, relationship struggles, abuse recovery, adolescent concerns, grief, and many of life’s other transitions and discoveries.
Therapy is an investment in your personal transformation, so I commend you on taking the first step to a healthier, happier YOU. You deserve a safe and effective environment to support your successful growth; one we’ll create together based on acceptance, compassion, safety, and trust. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist, I’ve helped hundreds of individuals, couples, and families with a wide range of life’s challenges including addictions, depression, anxiety, brain injuries, relationship struggles, abuse recovery, adolescent concerns, grief, and many of life’s other transitions and discoveries.
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I believe that inside each of us, we already know how to achieve our goals, but that sometimes, we need a little help navigating just what that road may look like. Asking for help along our path is hard, but if it were meant to be done alone, people like me wouldn’t have jobs! We all get stuck from time to time, that is just part of being human. Using solution-focused and insight-based approaches, we will work together to develop a unique individualized strategy to guide you on your journey to an ideal self.
I believe that inside each of us, we already know how to achieve our goals, but that sometimes, we need a little help navigating just what that road may look like. Asking for help along our path is hard, but if it were meant to be done alone, people like me wouldn’t have jobs! We all get stuck from time to time, that is just part of being human. Using solution-focused and insight-based approaches, we will work together to develop a unique individualized strategy to guide you on your journey to an ideal self.
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Julie L Ferguson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Loveland, CO 80538 (Online Only)
From my work with homeless youth, to hospice care, I have utilized a combination of clinically proven therapies: solution focused, strength based and cognitive behavioral interventions among others, to create lasting change with purpose and intention.
Welcome! It takes courage to seek support for the troubles we have in our lives and I commend you for opening a door. So often, we are resilient and capable in many areas of our lives, and hope that we can also manage very personal difficulties on our own. However, I believe that we all need a safe and nurturing space to open ourselves to our fears, to the overwhelm, the multiple stressors, and sadness that can come along out of the blue, with a life transition or any change. In my experience, these are opportunities for substantial growth, to create abundance and depth in your life and overcome long standing barriers.
From my work with homeless youth, to hospice care, I have utilized a combination of clinically proven therapies: solution focused, strength based and cognitive behavioral interventions among others, to create lasting change with purpose and intention.
Welcome! It takes courage to seek support for the troubles we have in our lives and I commend you for opening a door. So often, we are resilient and capable in many areas of our lives, and hope that we can also manage very personal difficulties on our own. However, I believe that we all need a safe and nurturing space to open ourselves to our fears, to the overwhelm, the multiple stressors, and sadness that can come along out of the blue, with a life transition or any change. In my experience, these are opportunities for substantial growth, to create abundance and depth in your life and overcome long standing barriers.
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I am an EMDR-trained counselor working toward my licensure in CO. I can see clients located in Colorado and New Jersey. My passion is supporting you on your journey of self-discovery. Are you going through a life, relationship, or career transition? Or are you struggling in any of these areas and don't know why? I can help! I will partner with you to choose your next steps, identify and clear barriers, and create connection while honoring your authentic self. I tailor counseling to each client’s specific needs. My techniques integrate person-centered, CBT, DBT, IFS, SFBT, existential, Gestalt, and choice therapies.
I am an EMDR-trained counselor working toward my licensure in CO. I can see clients located in Colorado and New Jersey. My passion is supporting you on your journey of self-discovery. Are you going through a life, relationship, or career transition? Or are you struggling in any of these areas and don't know why? I can help! I will partner with you to choose your next steps, identify and clear barriers, and create connection while honoring your authentic self. I tailor counseling to each client’s specific needs. My techniques integrate person-centered, CBT, DBT, IFS, SFBT, existential, Gestalt, and choice therapies.
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I am passionate about working with individuals going through life transitions, grief and loss issues, relationship and attachment concerns, and for those in the LGBTQIA+ community. I am also very experienced working with mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, gender dysphoria, and relational issues. My approach is largely relational and insight-oriented. WPATH letters. Aetna United Self-Pay
I am passionate about working with individuals going through life transitions, grief and loss issues, relationship and attachment concerns, and for those in the LGBTQIA+ community. I am also very experienced working with mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, gender dysphoria, and relational issues. My approach is largely relational and insight-oriented. WPATH letters. Aetna United Self-Pay
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Rebecca Kozel @ Forge Counseling Collective
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Loveland, CO 80537
I am a queer affirming counselor who utilizes a client-centered and solution-focused approach to counseling. This means that our partnership will be focused on you; together we will find personalized solutions to the daunting challenges you face. All of your identities are welcome in this space and no topic is off the table. Holistic wellness is a key value of mine and I believe we may discover the answers we seek by exploring parts of ourselves that we tend to conceal from others.
I am a queer affirming counselor who utilizes a client-centered and solution-focused approach to counseling. This means that our partnership will be focused on you; together we will find personalized solutions to the daunting challenges you face. All of your identities are welcome in this space and no topic is off the table. Holistic wellness is a key value of mine and I believe we may discover the answers we seek by exploring parts of ourselves that we tend to conceal from others.
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It can be difficult to take the first steps in changing things. I want to help make that easier for you. I work with individuals and couples to help explore the thoughts, feelings, and relationships that may not have been given proper attention, and help to make better sense/understanding of these in terms of how they influence the way we engage in life. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, loss and grief, conflict, parenting, work/school/life-transitions, or any number of issues, I'm here to hear your story, help you work through what's brought you to where you are now, and to help work towards where you want to be.
It can be difficult to take the first steps in changing things. I want to help make that easier for you. I work with individuals and couples to help explore the thoughts, feelings, and relationships that may not have been given proper attention, and help to make better sense/understanding of these in terms of how they influence the way we engage in life. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, loss and grief, conflict, parenting, work/school/life-transitions, or any number of issues, I'm here to hear your story, help you work through what's brought you to where you are now, and to help work towards where you want to be.
Center for Family & Couple Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Loveland, CO 80537
Since 1991 our therapists have provided therapy to a diverse population of clients. We use evidence-based therapies to treat a wide range of individual, couple, and family issues. Our fees are on a sliding scale ranging from $25-$85. Our therapy is brief, strengths-based, and solution-focused. When you call, we will conduct a brief phone intake and schedule your first appointment. Morning, afternoon, and evening sessions are available for your convenience. We welcome all clients regardless of race, gender, class, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, ability, family form, relational status, religion or presenting problem.
Since 1991 our therapists have provided therapy to a diverse population of clients. We use evidence-based therapies to treat a wide range of individual, couple, and family issues. Our fees are on a sliding scale ranging from $25-$85. Our therapy is brief, strengths-based, and solution-focused. When you call, we will conduct a brief phone intake and schedule your first appointment. Morning, afternoon, and evening sessions are available for your convenience. We welcome all clients regardless of race, gender, class, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, ability, family form, relational status, religion or presenting problem.
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Making a change in life is not always easy, but also not impossible. Gain insight and make lasting changes in your life in an encouraging, safe, and supportive environment. Learn to develop the confidence and skills to be a happy, healthy, and successful individual. My background includes working with anxiety, depression, attention/focus issues, motivation, trauma, life transitions, relationships, stress management, family system issues, and substance abuse. Using a relational and solution-focused approach, I provide support and strategies individualized for your needs.
Making a change in life is not always easy, but also not impossible. Gain insight and make lasting changes in your life in an encouraging, safe, and supportive environment. Learn to develop the confidence and skills to be a happy, healthy, and successful individual. My background includes working with anxiety, depression, attention/focus issues, motivation, trauma, life transitions, relationships, stress management, family system issues, and substance abuse. Using a relational and solution-focused approach, I provide support and strategies individualized for your needs.
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Maureen Mckinney Selvig
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Loveland, CO 80534
My training is in Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
Are you looking for help in working through challenging issues, but unsure where to start and how to find the right therapist? I believe very strongly in finding the right fit and if that turns out to not be me, I will assist you in finding that fit with someone else. I have worked as a psychotherapist for over 30 years. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults in outpatient and inpatient settings. I work with varying levels and types of mental health issues (including depression, anxiety, self esteem, sexuality, behavioral, ADHD) thorough individual, couples and family therapy. Thank you for visiting my page.
My training is in Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
Are you looking for help in working through challenging issues, but unsure where to start and how to find the right therapist? I believe very strongly in finding the right fit and if that turns out to not be me, I will assist you in finding that fit with someone else. I have worked as a psychotherapist for over 30 years. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults in outpatient and inpatient settings. I work with varying levels and types of mental health issues (including depression, anxiety, self esteem, sexuality, behavioral, ADHD) thorough individual, couples and family therapy. Thank you for visiting my page.
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Shauna Skillern Fisher
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Loveland, CO 80537
I believe much of our life satisfaction is based in our relationships, both with ourselves and with others. I am passionate about helping people overcome challenges they face in their relationships with their loved ones, as well as the challenges they may face with themselves due to anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. With over 20 years in this field, I have developed a supportive therapeutic style utilizing effective treatment modalities to help clients feel empowered to achieve their goals. I work together with individuals, couples and teens as a guide to help you regain hope and find the path to success.
I believe much of our life satisfaction is based in our relationships, both with ourselves and with others. I am passionate about helping people overcome challenges they face in their relationships with their loved ones, as well as the challenges they may face with themselves due to anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. With over 20 years in this field, I have developed a supportive therapeutic style utilizing effective treatment modalities to help clients feel empowered to achieve their goals. I work together with individuals, couples and teens as a guide to help you regain hope and find the path to success.
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John Rowe (He-Him)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Loveland, CO 80534 (Online Only)
My approach to treatment is collaborative, skill-based, and solution focused.
I view therapy as a very special place where we can have conversations that might not always happen in other areas in our life. As a specialist in trauma, stress, and anxiety I am certified to use evidence-based interventions such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and the Flash Technique to support my clients in achieving their goals. I have held roles as a therapist, caseworker, trainer, and consultant supporting my clients in navigating challenges in the wilderness, crises, forensic, long-term residential, and outpatient settings.
My approach to treatment is collaborative, skill-based, and solution focused.
I view therapy as a very special place where we can have conversations that might not always happen in other areas in our life. As a specialist in trauma, stress, and anxiety I am certified to use evidence-based interventions such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and the Flash Technique to support my clients in achieving their goals. I have held roles as a therapist, caseworker, trainer, and consultant supporting my clients in navigating challenges in the wilderness, crises, forensic, long-term residential, and outpatient settings.
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Pelletier Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Loveland, CO 80534
My ideal client is seeking clinical support in an effort to create a personally empowered path to long-term emotional wellness. Clients are given support to improve their understanding of the relationship between their experience and their mental wellness in addition to specific skills to improve this wellness. My style strongly supports a deep understanding of self through small steps taken toward personal goals on a daily basis. Together, we will work to both gain a deeper understanding of your ongoing needs and how you can utilize your personal strengths to overcome these with positivity over your lifetime.
My ideal client is seeking clinical support in an effort to create a personally empowered path to long-term emotional wellness. Clients are given support to improve their understanding of the relationship between their experience and their mental wellness in addition to specific skills to improve this wellness. My style strongly supports a deep understanding of self through small steps taken toward personal goals on a daily basis. Together, we will work to both gain a deeper understanding of your ongoing needs and how you can utilize your personal strengths to overcome these with positivity over your lifetime.
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Throughout our lives, family relationships can bring us great joy and sometimes great stress. These relationships are always complicated. I can help individuals and families navigate the "ups and downs" of everyday life or difficult transitions. Because of years of experience working with pre-teens and adolescents in the schools, I have a special understanding of the unique needs of kids. Everyone in the family deserves to be heard and families who learn to really listen to each other and work on a plan for change, will build lasting, happy memories. I can help you get there.
Throughout our lives, family relationships can bring us great joy and sometimes great stress. These relationships are always complicated. I can help individuals and families navigate the "ups and downs" of everyday life or difficult transitions. Because of years of experience working with pre-teens and adolescents in the schools, I have a special understanding of the unique needs of kids. Everyone in the family deserves to be heard and families who learn to really listen to each other and work on a plan for change, will build lasting, happy memories. I can help you get there.
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Whether you are looking for more solution-focused, directive approaches to enact change or to unpack past experiences and narratives, I enjoy adapting my approach to support your goals and needs. One of my passions is improving relational health to enhance the quality of connections in client's lives. This may look like couples and family therapy, individual therapy to promote healthy connections, or parenting support. Additionally, I have expertise working with various intersections of identity in areas including addiction, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, perinatal mood disorders and suicidality.
Whether you are looking for more solution-focused, directive approaches to enact change or to unpack past experiences and narratives, I enjoy adapting my approach to support your goals and needs. One of my passions is improving relational health to enhance the quality of connections in client's lives. This may look like couples and family therapy, individual therapy to promote healthy connections, or parenting support. Additionally, I have expertise working with various intersections of identity in areas including addiction, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, perinatal mood disorders and suicidality.
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Wren McKittrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Loveland, CO 80534 (Online Only)
I help millennial men achieve realistic results using a solution focused approach that is designed to take less time than traditional talk therapy.
Calling all millennial men. Fathers, Sons, Husbands, Partners, Brothers, Uncles, you name it. Looking for therapy that makes a difference? Looking for therapy that is action packed and designed to provide practical solutions? Can you envision yourself with maximized potential and living the life you dream about? Simply put, are you ready to Be Your Best Man?
I help millennial men achieve realistic results using a solution focused approach that is designed to take less time than traditional talk therapy.
Calling all millennial men. Fathers, Sons, Husbands, Partners, Brothers, Uncles, you name it. Looking for therapy that makes a difference? Looking for therapy that is action packed and designed to provide practical solutions? Can you envision yourself with maximized potential and living the life you dream about? Simply put, are you ready to Be Your Best Man?
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Sandra Workman, MS, LPC, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, CCMHC, LPC, LLC
Verified Verified
Loveland, CO 80537
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and utilize Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Strength-Based therapy to work with my clients.
Anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, mood disorders can feel confusing and painful while interrupting daily functioning. This can create struggle in our relationships, at home, work, financially. Looking for a way to navigate and manage some of the chaos life can bring without judgement is a brave first step, in making positive change! Therapy can help us become the better version of ourselves. Let's work together to identify what you would like to change or add to your life and strengthen the possibilities within. In order to better accommodate additional insurances and client preferences, I work with both Alma, and Headway.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and utilize Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Strength-Based therapy to work with my clients.
Anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, mood disorders can feel confusing and painful while interrupting daily functioning. This can create struggle in our relationships, at home, work, financially. Looking for a way to navigate and manage some of the chaos life can bring without judgement is a brave first step, in making positive change! Therapy can help us become the better version of ourselves. Let's work together to identify what you would like to change or add to your life and strengthen the possibilities within. In order to better accommodate additional insurances and client preferences, I work with both Alma, and Headway.
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If you're seeking to enhance your well-being and personal growth, I’m here to support you. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, the impact of past trauma, navigating life as an LGBTQIA+ individual, or as a man facing societal pressures, I offer a compassionate space to explore your experiences, foster healing, and discover your true self. Together, we can work on cultivating positive thoughts, healing from past wounds, building stronger relationships, and embracing an authentic life.
If you're seeking to enhance your well-being and personal growth, I’m here to support you. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, the impact of past trauma, navigating life as an LGBTQIA+ individual, or as a man facing societal pressures, I offer a compassionate space to explore your experiences, foster healing, and discover your true self. Together, we can work on cultivating positive thoughts, healing from past wounds, building stronger relationships, and embracing an authentic life.
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Jordan Jowder
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Loveland, CO 80538
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Through evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including SFBT, CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing, we'll develop effective coping strategies tailored to your needs.
Life is a journey filled with ups and downs, and I'm here to help you navigate through the challenges and unlock your true potential. As a dedicated and compassionate counselor, my passion is supporting individuals like you in their quest for self-discovery and personal growth. With a warm and non-judgmental approach, I create a safe space where you can freely express your thoughts and emotions without fear. I firmly believe that every person possesses unique strengths, and together, we will tap into these resources to overcome obstacles and build resilience.
Through evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including SFBT, CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing, we'll develop effective coping strategies tailored to your needs.
Life is a journey filled with ups and downs, and I'm here to help you navigate through the challenges and unlock your true potential. As a dedicated and compassionate counselor, my passion is supporting individuals like you in their quest for self-discovery and personal growth. With a warm and non-judgmental approach, I create a safe space where you can freely express your thoughts and emotions without fear. I firmly believe that every person possesses unique strengths, and together, we will tap into these resources to overcome obstacles and build resilience.
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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.