Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Whitestown, IN
Morgan Elizabeth Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whitestown, IN 46075
The ups and downs of life can cause issues, which if not addressed, can cause mental health problems. Therapy is a place to learn how to transform our internal dialogue during those challenging times in our life. It can mean confronting what we have typically avoided, in a safe and reaffirming environment where science-based interventions reinforce resiliency. I believe that empathy and compassion combined with evidence-based interventions can help you develop coping skills that facilitate growth to your person-centered goals. I use a gentle, non-judgmental, but direct approach, and provide a confidential and respectful environment.
The ups and downs of life can cause issues, which if not addressed, can cause mental health problems. Therapy is a place to learn how to transform our internal dialogue during those challenging times in our life. It can mean confronting what we have typically avoided, in a safe and reaffirming environment where science-based interventions reinforce resiliency. I believe that empathy and compassion combined with evidence-based interventions can help you develop coping skills that facilitate growth to your person-centered goals. I use a gentle, non-judgmental, but direct approach, and provide a confidential and respectful environment.
Molly Walsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Whitestown, IN 46075 (Online Only)
One of the things that is most important to me in any relationship is authenticity. We want to know that we are able to form trusting and honest connections with others. I think this is true in any relationships but has special importance in the therapeutic relationship. I want to learn about who you really are and what it is you value. I work well with those who are willing to be open and a little uncomfortable in order to make meaningful changes. In therapy, we share a stance of curiosity. I have found that when we replace judgement with this curiosity, we can make the meaningful changes we desire.
One of the things that is most important to me in any relationship is authenticity. We want to know that we are able to form trusting and honest connections with others. I think this is true in any relationships but has special importance in the therapeutic relationship. I want to learn about who you really are and what it is you value. I work well with those who are willing to be open and a little uncomfortable in order to make meaningful changes. In therapy, we share a stance of curiosity. I have found that when we replace judgement with this curiosity, we can make the meaningful changes we desire.
We all go through seasons in our lives where it would be beneficial to have someone come along side and help us get out of our own muck. I work with a variety of people but particularly like helping people get past traumatic events or to have better relationships with others.
We all go through seasons in our lives where it would be beneficial to have someone come along side and help us get out of our own muck. I work with a variety of people but particularly like helping people get past traumatic events or to have better relationships with others.
One of the bravest things that someone can do is find a supportive environment where you can be honest and take care of yourself. I look forward to being able to walk beside you and your family through this journey. Please email me to find a time to connect!
One of the bravest things that someone can do is find a supportive environment where you can be honest and take care of yourself. I look forward to being able to walk beside you and your family through this journey. Please email me to find a time to connect!
In my practice I see clients of all ages with a wide variety of concerns. I practice from a person-centered approach, which means that your goals are my goals and we will work on them together. I offer individual and family psychotherapy as well as psychological testing. Within this practice I want to help you or your child make positive changes in life to reduce struggle. I create a warm, nonjudgmental environment that allows you to have the space to explore various solutions and find what works best for you. Clients who work with me see functional improvements and behavioral changes in their lives.
In my practice I see clients of all ages with a wide variety of concerns. I practice from a person-centered approach, which means that your goals are my goals and we will work on them together. I offer individual and family psychotherapy as well as psychological testing. Within this practice I want to help you or your child make positive changes in life to reduce struggle. I create a warm, nonjudgmental environment that allows you to have the space to explore various solutions and find what works best for you. Clients who work with me see functional improvements and behavioral changes in their lives.
You've read every parenting book out there and none of it works. Strict punishments and behavior charts make things worse and yet gentle parenting makes you feel walked all over. Initially perhaps you thought your child would grow out of some of these things or maybe even "forget" something bad that happened but now you are starting to second guess yourself. Something just doesn't seem right with your child and your gut is telling you that professional help is the way to go. And you are right, research shows that early intervention is far more effective than waiting until later in childhood to deal with problems.
You've read every parenting book out there and none of it works. Strict punishments and behavior charts make things worse and yet gentle parenting makes you feel walked all over. Initially perhaps you thought your child would grow out of some of these things or maybe even "forget" something bad that happened but now you are starting to second guess yourself. Something just doesn't seem right with your child and your gut is telling you that professional help is the way to go. And you are right, research shows that early intervention is far more effective than waiting until later in childhood to deal with problems.
Andrew (He/Him) is a caring and compassionate professional who is committed to your well-being and personal growth. Andrew is dedicated to providing a nonjudgmental and safe space for his clients where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and life’s challenges with empathy and guidance. With Andrew, you’ll find a trusted partner on your therapy journey who is ready to help you navigate life’s complexities with compassion and expertise.
Andrew (He/Him) is a caring and compassionate professional who is committed to your well-being and personal growth. Andrew is dedicated to providing a nonjudgmental and safe space for his clients where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and life’s challenges with empathy and guidance. With Andrew, you’ll find a trusted partner on your therapy journey who is ready to help you navigate life’s complexities with compassion and expertise.
Michelle Whitaker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whitestown, IN 46075
There are many reasons why someone might want to come to therapy. Are you feeling sad, worried, irritable or angry most of the time? Maybe it feels hard to regulate your mood. You may have experienced trauma. You could be going through a difficult time in your life due to stress, grief or life changes. Your relationships with your friends or responsibilities at school might feel overwhelming. You could be an athlete that feels stuck or has a mental block. Any of these situations can leave you feeling lonely, stuck or hopeless. I am here to help provide compassion, hope and trauma-informed care.
There are many reasons why someone might want to come to therapy. Are you feeling sad, worried, irritable or angry most of the time? Maybe it feels hard to regulate your mood. You may have experienced trauma. You could be going through a difficult time in your life due to stress, grief or life changes. Your relationships with your friends or responsibilities at school might feel overwhelming. You could be an athlete that feels stuck or has a mental block. Any of these situations can leave you feeling lonely, stuck or hopeless. I am here to help provide compassion, hope and trauma-informed care.
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Kaitlin Stallings
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Zionsville, IN 46077 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy helping neurodiverse individuals improve their mental health and navigate challenges such as late ADHD or Autism diagnosis. My focus is on enhancing executive functioning, fostering support systems, boosting social confidence, and assisting clients in self-advocacy at school, work, and healthcare settings. I also find satisfaction in guiding clients toward more fulfilling careers with better work-life balance.
I enjoy helping neurodiverse individuals improve their mental health and navigate challenges such as late ADHD or Autism diagnosis. My focus is on enhancing executive functioning, fostering support systems, boosting social confidence, and assisting clients in self-advocacy at school, work, and healthcare settings. I also find satisfaction in guiding clients toward more fulfilling careers with better work-life balance.
She utilizes relational approaches and psychodynamic treatment including cognitive therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, brief solution focused work, as well as mindfulness and trauma therapy.
Barbara Kallaur is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 10 years of experience. Barbara works with clients ages 9 and over and her specialties include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and LGBTQ issues. She also has experience in addictions counseling. Barbara completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mental Health Counseling at Butler University and her Master of Science (MS) at Indiana Wesleyan University. Before becoming a therapist, she was a successful classical musician who taught for over 25 years at the Jacobs School of Music.
She utilizes relational approaches and psychodynamic treatment including cognitive therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, brief solution focused work, as well as mindfulness and trauma therapy.
Barbara Kallaur is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 10 years of experience. Barbara works with clients ages 9 and over and her specialties include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and LGBTQ issues. She also has experience in addictions counseling. Barbara completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mental Health Counseling at Butler University and her Master of Science (MS) at Indiana Wesleyan University. Before becoming a therapist, she was a successful classical musician who taught for over 25 years at the Jacobs School of Music.
Tandy Moffitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Brownsburg, IN 46112 (Online Only)
Taking care of you is important. It takes courage to carve out time to work toward self empowerment and growth. I value relationship building and reflection through the use of an eclectic approach pulling from cognitive behavior, solution focused, and other personalized therapy approaches. Together we can explore your concerns and develop plans to strive for your goals.
Taking care of you is important. It takes courage to carve out time to work toward self empowerment and growth. I value relationship building and reflection through the use of an eclectic approach pulling from cognitive behavior, solution focused, and other personalized therapy approaches. Together we can explore your concerns and develop plans to strive for your goals.
Hi, I’m Michaela (she/her) and I have been in the field of Mental Health and Social Work for over 12 years. I have experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, challenges with adjustment, depression, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder. I have traveled the world extensively and bring my experience as a 1st generation American to my practice.
Hi, I’m Michaela (she/her) and I have been in the field of Mental Health and Social Work for over 12 years. I have experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, challenges with adjustment, depression, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder. I have traveled the world extensively and bring my experience as a 1st generation American to my practice.
I get it. On the outside it looks like you've got it all together, but on the inside it feels like it's falling apart. You take care of everyone else. You make it look easy. You do all the self-care. But it's exhausting. And who takes care of you? While it certainly can be helpful to talk to someone, sometimes when you're feeling overwhelmed, alone, lost, or stuck, you just want to feel better. You just want to fix it. I got you. I will work with you to develop a personalized, strengths-based, and practical plan to help get things back on track fast. If you're ready, let's do this!
I get it. On the outside it looks like you've got it all together, but on the inside it feels like it's falling apart. You take care of everyone else. You make it look easy. You do all the self-care. But it's exhausting. And who takes care of you? While it certainly can be helpful to talk to someone, sometimes when you're feeling overwhelmed, alone, lost, or stuck, you just want to feel better. You just want to fix it. I got you. I will work with you to develop a personalized, strengths-based, and practical plan to help get things back on track fast. If you're ready, let's do this!
Hi there. I'm so happy you found my counseling profile. I have experience with a wide array of issues including depression, anxiety, alcohol and drug issues, PTSD, personality disorders, bipolar and other mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma, and relationship issues. I have an eclectic approach to therapy using different techniques such as motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, psychoeducation, dialectical behavioral therapy, and person-centered therapy.
Hi there. I'm so happy you found my counseling profile. I have experience with a wide array of issues including depression, anxiety, alcohol and drug issues, PTSD, personality disorders, bipolar and other mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma, and relationship issues. I have an eclectic approach to therapy using different techniques such as motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, psychoeducation, dialectical behavioral therapy, and person-centered therapy.
Carla S Perkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46278
Life happens to us all. As a clinician, it is my joy to encourage individuals, couples and families to resolve life's challenges. Through empathy, strengths-based and empowerment perspectives, I partner with clients to address mental health concerns, life transitions and life coaching needs. I assist clients in utilizing their strengths and positive characteristics to achieve their goals.
Life happens to us all. As a clinician, it is my joy to encourage individuals, couples and families to resolve life's challenges. Through empathy, strengths-based and empowerment perspectives, I partner with clients to address mental health concerns, life transitions and life coaching needs. I assist clients in utilizing their strengths and positive characteristics to achieve their goals.
Aurora Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westfield, IN 46074 (Online Only)
My name is Samantha Wright-Cooksey, MSW, LCSW. I have been a therapist for over 20 years with combined experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and their families. I have provided professional services in outpatient, home, community and school-based settings. I have worked in addictions as well as end of life issues. I utilize strength-based and solution focused techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and problem solving skills training. I offer telehealth options via phone or zoom for therapy. I accept most insurance, EAP, and self pay options.
My name is Samantha Wright-Cooksey, MSW, LCSW. I have been a therapist for over 20 years with combined experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and their families. I have provided professional services in outpatient, home, community and school-based settings. I have worked in addictions as well as end of life issues. I utilize strength-based and solution focused techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and problem solving skills training. I offer telehealth options via phone or zoom for therapy. I accept most insurance, EAP, and self pay options.
Kathleen E Maxey, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Zionsville, IN 46077 (Online Only)
Feeling stuck in your life? Has your relationship lost its spark? Are you frequently fatigued? Loss, anxiety, depression and miss-communication can take away the spark. Make a commitment to restore the magic in your life.
Feeling stuck in your life? Has your relationship lost its spark? Are you frequently fatigued? Loss, anxiety, depression and miss-communication can take away the spark. Make a commitment to restore the magic in your life.
If you have found yourself feeling stuck, pursuing counseling can restore balance and bring about lasting change. I take the time to get to know a client's individual needs and work to form a collaborative partnership to gain insight and achieve goals. Most clients find my approach to be strong on empathy and helpful in identifying underlying causes for current struggles. I work well with clients who are looking to process difficult feelings and gain perspective on themselves.
If you have found yourself feeling stuck, pursuing counseling can restore balance and bring about lasting change. I take the time to get to know a client's individual needs and work to form a collaborative partnership to gain insight and achieve goals. Most clients find my approach to be strong on empathy and helpful in identifying underlying causes for current struggles. I work well with clients who are looking to process difficult feelings and gain perspective on themselves.
Samantha James
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LIMHP, LCSW
Verified Verified
Zionsville, IN 46077 (Online Only)
Many clients come to me wanting to stop the battle between who they “should be” and who they are. They know it’s time to let go of the shame and inner critic that lives in their head all day and night. They’ve probably read the self-help books and maybe even been to therapy before, but nothing has gotten them to the bottom of their concerns and actually created the growth and change they’re looking for.
Many clients come to me wanting to stop the battle between who they “should be” and who they are. They know it’s time to let go of the shame and inner critic that lives in their head all day and night. They’ve probably read the self-help books and maybe even been to therapy before, but nothing has gotten them to the bottom of their concerns and actually created the growth and change they’re looking for.
Yameen Chestnut
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Consistent with several views expressed within the field of Positive Psychology, I believe in focusing on an individual's strengths and virtues to help individuals and families thrive. In addition to this approach, my collaborative, non-pathologizing style utilizes the inherent virtues of growth and change within individuals and families, allowing for a deeper understanding of each client's unique processes and functions, setting the stage for clients to develop self-agency and become the experts in their family system. Visit Amazon.com for my recent book on Relationships "The Games Boys Play".
Consistent with several views expressed within the field of Positive Psychology, I believe in focusing on an individual's strengths and virtues to help individuals and families thrive. In addition to this approach, my collaborative, non-pathologizing style utilizes the inherent virtues of growth and change within individuals and families, allowing for a deeper understanding of each client's unique processes and functions, setting the stage for clients to develop self-agency and become the experts in their family system. Visit Amazon.com for my recent book on Relationships "The Games Boys Play".
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How does solution-focused therapy work?
The treatment works by helping a client notice which behaviors and thoughts have positive results on their lives and building a plan around how to maximise these strengths. Practitioners of solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) believe that individuals already have the experience, wisdom, and resilience to create change in their lives, but may need a guide to help them realise which changes to make and how to make them.
Is solution-focused brief therapy evidence-based?
Yes. Solution-focused brief therapy has been extensively studied, and researchers find strong evidence that it’s an effective treatment for many behavioral and psychological concerns. This may be due to the uplifting nature and practicality of the treatment, which allows patients to employ strategies to reach their goals that are incremental and achievable.
How long does solution-focused brief therapy last?
Solution-focused brief therapy, as the name implies, is brief. The timeline may vary from person to person, given the challenges they face and their situation in life, but treatment is typically complete within four to eight sessions. This therapy type is a pragmatic one: it’s concerned more with “how” problems can be addressed and improved than getting to the root of “why” they exist in the first place.
Is solution-focused brief therapy a type of cognitive behavioral therapy?
Solution-focused brief therapy is related to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)in that both are pragmatic approaches that deal less with gaining a full understanding of the cause of a mental health problem and more with creating plans for how to cope with these problems and improve an individual’s day-to-day life. They are distinct, however, in that SFBT emphasises building on strengths and resources, while CBT focuses on changing negative thoughts and behaviors.