Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Cheshire, CT
Frank J Chovitz
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LADC, CADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cheshire, CT 06410
Typically, the usual approach to addiction begins with the premise that something is broken, and needs to be fixed. You will often be given a list of things to do,and a time frame to do it in. I believe that my job is to help you reflect on why you behave and think the way that you do, and coach you to begin the process of making the changes you need to make in your life in order to heal. Change begins with you. It is important to become more solution-focused, and not distracted by worry and anxiety.
Typically, the usual approach to addiction begins with the premise that something is broken, and needs to be fixed. You will often be given a list of things to do,and a time frame to do it in. I believe that my job is to help you reflect on why you behave and think the way that you do, and coach you to begin the process of making the changes you need to make in your life in order to heal. Change begins with you. It is important to become more solution-focused, and not distracted by worry and anxiety.
Courtney Haynes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cheshire, CT 06410 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients! Finding the right therapist can be daunting, especially with so many options to consider, including approach, specialty, insurance network, and appointment availability. I am currently accepting new telehealth clients and have immediate daytime availability on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays! If you’re wanting to explore thought patterns contributing to your symptoms, learn new coping skills, or address executive dysfunction and want a therapist who is compassionate yet direct and honest, I may be the therapist you're looking for.
Accepting New Clients! Finding the right therapist can be daunting, especially with so many options to consider, including approach, specialty, insurance network, and appointment availability. I am currently accepting new telehealth clients and have immediate daytime availability on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays! If you’re wanting to explore thought patterns contributing to your symptoms, learn new coping skills, or address executive dysfunction and want a therapist who is compassionate yet direct and honest, I may be the therapist you're looking for.
Rejeanne Toussaint
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LADC, DOT SAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cheshire, CT 06410
I use a client centered and strength based approach while applying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution focused therapy, and Mindfulness based strategies and techniques.
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* I applaud you in taking the first step! Life can take us down curvy roads that can be overwhelming and scary. Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, why do it alone? If you allow me to take the journey with you, we can work together to combat and address the issues at hand.
I use a client centered and strength based approach while applying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution focused therapy, and Mindfulness based strategies and techniques.
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* I applaud you in taking the first step! Life can take us down curvy roads that can be overwhelming and scary. Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, why do it alone? If you allow me to take the journey with you, we can work together to combat and address the issues at hand.
Cara Billman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Cheshire, CT 06410 (Online Only)
My style of counseling is based on person-centered, solution focused and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral) techniques.
Life is challenging, and sometimes those challenges can feel like too much to overcome alone. I work with individuals, couples and families to explore the obstacles they face to live their best life. I want to help you focus on the strengths you have, find the positivity in your life, and lead you on the path to happiness. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my specialties include Addictions, Eating Disorders, Abuse/ Domestic Violence, Trauma, Codependency, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders. I over 15 years of working with children, adolescents and adults providing individual, couples and family therapy.
My style of counseling is based on person-centered, solution focused and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral) techniques.
Life is challenging, and sometimes those challenges can feel like too much to overcome alone. I work with individuals, couples and families to explore the obstacles they face to live their best life. I want to help you focus on the strengths you have, find the positivity in your life, and lead you on the path to happiness. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my specialties include Addictions, Eating Disorders, Abuse/ Domestic Violence, Trauma, Codependency, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders. I over 15 years of working with children, adolescents and adults providing individual, couples and family therapy.
Michele Kieras
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cheshire, CT 06410 (Online Only)
Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Life is a journey where we all experience stressful situations, relationship challenges, life transitions, and unforeseen circumstances that may result in increased anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed, and having difficulty with coping. These situations may cause you to feel stuck, not knowing which direction to turn. As a therapist with over 25 years of experience, I am here to guide you and help you develop the skills you need to create lasting change so you can live your best life and have the happiness you so deserve.
Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Life is a journey where we all experience stressful situations, relationship challenges, life transitions, and unforeseen circumstances that may result in increased anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed, and having difficulty with coping. These situations may cause you to feel stuck, not knowing which direction to turn. As a therapist with over 25 years of experience, I am here to guide you and help you develop the skills you need to create lasting change so you can live your best life and have the happiness you so deserve.
I enjoy working with individuals living with a wide range of anxiety disorders, including obsessive compulsive disorder. With a background in criminal justice, I am a safe space for justice involved individuals navigating their return to the community. I am also experienced in working with individuals with substance use disorders.
I enjoy working with individuals living with a wide range of anxiety disorders, including obsessive compulsive disorder. With a background in criminal justice, I am a safe space for justice involved individuals navigating their return to the community. I am also experienced in working with individuals with substance use disorders.
Ladie is a Licensed Professional Counselor with several years of experience providing therapeutic services to individuals from diverse populations. She specialized in working with clients with co-occurring disorders, SUD, anxiety and depression, and more. Ladie is experienced in providing group and individual therapy to adult populations. She has also worked with children and adolescent populations. Her therapeutic approaches include motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT).
Ladie is a Licensed Professional Counselor with several years of experience providing therapeutic services to individuals from diverse populations. She specialized in working with clients with co-occurring disorders, SUD, anxiety and depression, and more. Ladie is experienced in providing group and individual therapy to adult populations. She has also worked with children and adolescent populations. Her therapeutic approaches include motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT).
Kristan M. McLean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cheshire, CT 06410 (Online Only)
With my support in a strength based, solution focused approach clients have mastered goals they have set.
*"Change can be scary, but you know what's scarier? Allowing fear to stop you from growing, evolving and progressing"* Mandy Hale. I am an experienced clinician that would like to help guide you on your journey for change and individual growth in a safe respected environment. I have been practicing as a clinician for 14 years with adolescents, families, couples, adults, and children. I have strengthened my skills in assisting individuals overcome anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns and family conflict. My training has been in crisis and trauma work as well as with families through the Functional Family Therapy model.
With my support in a strength based, solution focused approach clients have mastered goals they have set.
*"Change can be scary, but you know what's scarier? Allowing fear to stop you from growing, evolving and progressing"* Mandy Hale. I am an experienced clinician that would like to help guide you on your journey for change and individual growth in a safe respected environment. I have been practicing as a clinician for 14 years with adolescents, families, couples, adults, and children. I have strengthened my skills in assisting individuals overcome anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns and family conflict. My training has been in crisis and trauma work as well as with families through the Functional Family Therapy model.
Welcome to Inner Oasis Psychotherapy! I am passionate about and work diligently towards fostering strong therapeutic relationships, collaboratively in a safe and non judgemental environment. I believe in a holistic approach to support you in developing a deeper understanding as we work to define past, present, and/or future challenges. Together, we will continuously build on alternative ways to cope along with seeking peace and comfort in a safe and gratifying future. I work to incorporate a person-centered approach through use of a solution-focused lens focusing on specific individual needs.
Welcome to Inner Oasis Psychotherapy! I am passionate about and work diligently towards fostering strong therapeutic relationships, collaboratively in a safe and non judgemental environment. I believe in a holistic approach to support you in developing a deeper understanding as we work to define past, present, and/or future challenges. Together, we will continuously build on alternative ways to cope along with seeking peace and comfort in a safe and gratifying future. I work to incorporate a person-centered approach through use of a solution-focused lens focusing on specific individual needs.
Utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and emotionally focused therapy, I will work with you to develop a plan that best works for you.
"She believed she could, so she did." Women have a long history of putting others before themselves. Now it is time to put yourself first, and get the guidance and support you need and deserve. As a therapist specializing in women who are going through pregnancy, grief, relationship issues, familial conflicts, stress, and more, I will assist you in learning coping skills and techniques, effective communication skills, and working toward your best self.
Utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and emotionally focused therapy, I will work with you to develop a plan that best works for you.
"She believed she could, so she did." Women have a long history of putting others before themselves. Now it is time to put yourself first, and get the guidance and support you need and deserve. As a therapist specializing in women who are going through pregnancy, grief, relationship issues, familial conflicts, stress, and more, I will assist you in learning coping skills and techniques, effective communication skills, and working toward your best self.
Vickie Pagan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a Bachelor’s in Psychology with a concentration in mental health and a Master’s in Clinical Social Work. Vickie uses a person-centered approach aimed at helping and guiding people toward their therapeutic goals. Vickie’s style is eclectic and she is a believer that not every approach will generalize to a one size fits standard and therefore, adjusts treatment to a person’s therapeutic needs. She strives to empower others by highlighting their strengths while finding opportunities to motivate positive growth and change.
Vickie Pagan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a Bachelor’s in Psychology with a concentration in mental health and a Master’s in Clinical Social Work. Vickie uses a person-centered approach aimed at helping and guiding people toward their therapeutic goals. Vickie’s style is eclectic and she is a believer that not every approach will generalize to a one size fits standard and therefore, adjusts treatment to a person’s therapeutic needs. She strives to empower others by highlighting their strengths while finding opportunities to motivate positive growth and change.
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As a therapist, I sit with my clients while they process the struggles in their lives, and support them as they build upon their strengths with effective strategies for handling difficulties in the future. I strongly believe that therapy is most effective when work is done outside of our sessions- by both the client and myself. In keeping a small caseload, I am better able to allocate my time and energy to meeting the specific needs of my clients through research, education, and interventions tailored to each case. Similarly, I hope my clients will work on their growth during the week by practicing techniques discussed in session.
As a therapist, I sit with my clients while they process the struggles in their lives, and support them as they build upon their strengths with effective strategies for handling difficulties in the future. I strongly believe that therapy is most effective when work is done outside of our sessions- by both the client and myself. In keeping a small caseload, I am better able to allocate my time and energy to meeting the specific needs of my clients through research, education, and interventions tailored to each case. Similarly, I hope my clients will work on their growth during the week by practicing techniques discussed in session.
We serve children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. Whether they are just starting out in life, or well established, our clients want more from life. More happiness, more love, more freedom to be the best person they can be. We help our clients accomplish this by changing unwanted behaviors and healing painful emotions from life's unexpected crises, or wounds from the past. Our psychotherapy is strength-based, solution-focused and psychodynamic.
We serve children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. Whether they are just starting out in life, or well established, our clients want more from life. More happiness, more love, more freedom to be the best person they can be. We help our clients accomplish this by changing unwanted behaviors and healing painful emotions from life's unexpected crises, or wounds from the past. Our psychotherapy is strength-based, solution-focused and psychodynamic.
Centerpiece Behavioral Health Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Cheshire, CT 06410
I utilize various counseling modalities including: CBT, DBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing,Trauma Informed Approaches(EMDR), and Mindfulness.
Our goal is to help you by supporting your continued self-development and vision toward self-awareness and a healthy emotional state of being. At Centerpiece Behavioral Health Services we aim at creating a safe space to focus on healing and prospective on life's challenges. If you are dealing with life stressors, anxiety, depression, work related stress, adjustment and life transitions or just need a listening ear of someone with an objective prospective, counseling maybe for you. We are dedicated to helping you focus on your inner strength, self-care and self-improvement.
I utilize various counseling modalities including: CBT, DBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing,Trauma Informed Approaches(EMDR), and Mindfulness.
Our goal is to help you by supporting your continued self-development and vision toward self-awareness and a healthy emotional state of being. At Centerpiece Behavioral Health Services we aim at creating a safe space to focus on healing and prospective on life's challenges. If you are dealing with life stressors, anxiety, depression, work related stress, adjustment and life transitions or just need a listening ear of someone with an objective prospective, counseling maybe for you. We are dedicated to helping you focus on your inner strength, self-care and self-improvement.
"Change your thoughts, and your life will change!" For the past 25 years, I have worked with many couples, individuals, and families who have seen the truth of this statement at work in their own lives. As a solution-focused marriage and family therapist, I can help parents who feel ineffective, individuals who feel depressed and alone, and couples who feel they are out of options. Together we will uncover new perspectives and skills to break the repetitive cycles that are keeping you stuck, overwhelmed, or unfulfilled.
"Change your thoughts, and your life will change!" For the past 25 years, I have worked with many couples, individuals, and families who have seen the truth of this statement at work in their own lives. As a solution-focused marriage and family therapist, I can help parents who feel ineffective, individuals who feel depressed and alone, and couples who feel they are out of options. Together we will uncover new perspectives and skills to break the repetitive cycles that are keeping you stuck, overwhelmed, or unfulfilled.
Brenda Griffin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Cheshire, CT 06410 (Online Only)
I utilize Solution Focused Therapy, ACT Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to elicit positive change.
Immediate availability! Feeling like you can't manage your anxiety, depression, or trauma- related stress in ways that allow you to engage with your life fully and be present? Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? I’m here to help you engage with your mental health in a meaningful way, and find practical and realistic coping strategies so that you feel better. You cant manage your anxiety by 'just staying calm.' You cant manage your depression by 'just being positive.' And you cant manage trauma by 'just getting over it.' You'll learn realistic coping strategies that actually make sense, and allow you to finally reengage with your life.
I utilize Solution Focused Therapy, ACT Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to elicit positive change.
Immediate availability! Feeling like you can't manage your anxiety, depression, or trauma- related stress in ways that allow you to engage with your life fully and be present? Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? I’m here to help you engage with your mental health in a meaningful way, and find practical and realistic coping strategies so that you feel better. You cant manage your anxiety by 'just staying calm.' You cant manage your depression by 'just being positive.' And you cant manage trauma by 'just getting over it.' You'll learn realistic coping strategies that actually make sense, and allow you to finally reengage with your life.
Are you struggling to manage anxiety or depression, unhappy within current relationships, or feeling ‘stuck’ in certain aspects of your life? You Can Counseling embraces a solution-focused approach to mental health treatment. It’s an opportunity to create a path towards improved daily functioning, healthy relationships, and emotional wellbeing. It's time to claim your inherent power, discover your unlimited potential, and tap into the resources within and surrounding you. Believe you can and you will.
Are you struggling to manage anxiety or depression, unhappy within current relationships, or feeling ‘stuck’ in certain aspects of your life? You Can Counseling embraces a solution-focused approach to mental health treatment. It’s an opportunity to create a path towards improved daily functioning, healthy relationships, and emotional wellbeing. It's time to claim your inherent power, discover your unlimited potential, and tap into the resources within and surrounding you. Believe you can and you will.
My mission is to help you resolve these issues, in a way that is realistic and positive, through deep listening, thoughtful counseling, and solution focused/strength based interventions.
Have you found yourself tackling issues with middle age, being an elder-in a youth oriented culture, chronic health issues, divorce or relationship troubles? You are not alone! Issues such as these can cause feelings of depression and anxiety, hopelessness and frustration. You just want to feel better, more like yourself. I can help. I have 31 years of experience practicing psychotherapy and counseling, and helping people work through these issues to create a new positive and healthy life.
My mission is to help you resolve these issues, in a way that is realistic and positive, through deep listening, thoughtful counseling, and solution focused/strength based interventions.
Have you found yourself tackling issues with middle age, being an elder-in a youth oriented culture, chronic health issues, divorce or relationship troubles? You are not alone! Issues such as these can cause feelings of depression and anxiety, hopelessness and frustration. You just want to feel better, more like yourself. I can help. I have 31 years of experience practicing psychotherapy and counseling, and helping people work through these issues to create a new positive and healthy life.
How do you make your "today" better than your yesterday? It starts by taking an open, honest look at yourself, developing a game plan on what needs to be changed, and beginning to take concrete, incremental steps forward. I guide my clients in identifying what they want to achieve and figuring out the sticking points that have been holding them back. Together, we then develop a roadmap of actionable steps to get started and then work hard to keep the momentum going.
How do you make your "today" better than your yesterday? It starts by taking an open, honest look at yourself, developing a game plan on what needs to be changed, and beginning to take concrete, incremental steps forward. I guide my clients in identifying what they want to achieve and figuring out the sticking points that have been holding them back. Together, we then develop a roadmap of actionable steps to get started and then work hard to keep the momentum going.
Life is challenging for everyone but can be especially difficult if you’re struggling with symptoms of anxiety and depression. Whether you’re adapting to a life change, learning to cope with an unexpected loss or traumatic event, or simply exploring the possibility of taking your life in a new direction, I'll help you sort through your thoughts and feelings to help you identify new possibilities that will enable you to reach your goals and feel better.
Life is challenging for everyone but can be especially difficult if you’re struggling with symptoms of anxiety and depression. Whether you’re adapting to a life change, learning to cope with an unexpected loss or traumatic event, or simply exploring the possibility of taking your life in a new direction, I'll help you sort through your thoughts and feelings to help you identify new possibilities that will enable you to reach your goals and feel better.
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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.