Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Columbia, MD
Susan Schwerd
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
My goal is to facilitate your healing, growth, and transformation. Rooted in the psychodynamic orientation, my therapeutic approach is "active eclectic", utilizing cognitive behavioral, Adlerian, and solution-focused interventions. I facilitate change by helping clients understand the underlying reasons why they feel conflicted and by helping identify patterns of behavior that are keeping them stuck. Together we work to develop new ways to respond to present day challenges. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, practicing in Maryland since 2001.
My goal is to facilitate your healing, growth, and transformation. Rooted in the psychodynamic orientation, my therapeutic approach is "active eclectic", utilizing cognitive behavioral, Adlerian, and solution-focused interventions. I facilitate change by helping clients understand the underlying reasons why they feel conflicted and by helping identify patterns of behavior that are keeping them stuck. Together we work to develop new ways to respond to present day challenges. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, practicing in Maryland since 2001.
Juli Griffin Gross
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
My approach is solution focused, strengths-based, and person-centered.
Hi! My name is Juli Griffin Gross and I would love the opportunity to meet you. I am focused on active listening and collaborating with you in meeting your goals and improving your mental health.
My approach is solution focused, strengths-based, and person-centered.
Hi! My name is Juli Griffin Gross and I would love the opportunity to meet you. I am focused on active listening and collaborating with you in meeting your goals and improving your mental health.
Jannia Mitchell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21045 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I incorporate various evidence-based approaches to counseling tailored to fit the needs of my clients including CBT, DBT, ACT, and SFBT.
“Some people survive and talk about it. Some people survive and go silent. Some people survive and create. Everyone deals with imaginable pain or life hurdles in their own way, and everyone is entitled to that, without judgement…” My ideal clients are individuals seeking to reach clarity and change. Willingness and vulnerability are necessary for any change. Ideal clients embrace vulnerability to explore areas that are causing disrupt in daily functioning and willingness to work toward resolutions to alleviate barriers to life fulfillment.
I incorporate various evidence-based approaches to counseling tailored to fit the needs of my clients including CBT, DBT, ACT, and SFBT.
“Some people survive and talk about it. Some people survive and go silent. Some people survive and create. Everyone deals with imaginable pain or life hurdles in their own way, and everyone is entitled to that, without judgement…” My ideal clients are individuals seeking to reach clarity and change. Willingness and vulnerability are necessary for any change. Ideal clients embrace vulnerability to explore areas that are causing disrupt in daily functioning and willingness to work toward resolutions to alleviate barriers to life fulfillment.
Kathleen McMurray
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
I am a licensed counselor. I have enjoyed being a counselor for many years after attending University of Maryland- College Park (BS) and Loyola University Maryland for my Counseling Psychology Master's Degree and licensing. I often use Rogerian and Solution Focused Brief Therapy techniques when working with clients. I currently work with people that are dealing with stressful work conditions (nurses, teachers, correctional officers, police, and my counselor/social work peers) or people experiencing major life adjustments. I have experience in working with people that are struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and ADHD.
I am a licensed counselor. I have enjoyed being a counselor for many years after attending University of Maryland- College Park (BS) and Loyola University Maryland for my Counseling Psychology Master's Degree and licensing. I often use Rogerian and Solution Focused Brief Therapy techniques when working with clients. I currently work with people that are dealing with stressful work conditions (nurses, teachers, correctional officers, police, and my counselor/social work peers) or people experiencing major life adjustments. I have experience in working with people that are struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and ADHD.
I am an individual therapist . I have experience working with adolescents and adults whose needs include depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, family conflict, physical/sexual/emotional abuse and substance abuse. I use cognitive behavioral, mindfulness and solution focused techniques in treatment to help identify client strengths, obstacles to recovery and short term and long term goals for treatment.
I am an individual therapist . I have experience working with adolescents and adults whose needs include depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, family conflict, physical/sexual/emotional abuse and substance abuse. I use cognitive behavioral, mindfulness and solution focused techniques in treatment to help identify client strengths, obstacles to recovery and short term and long term goals for treatment.
Anxiety and depression can rob you of your peace of mind and ability to enjoy life. I specialize in working with people who seek to overcome the effects of anxiety and depression in their lives, and move on to thrive. This includes people with a wide variety of anxiety and mood disorders, including PTSD, OCD, panic disorder, social anxiety, major depression, and bipolar disorders, as well as such other issues as life transitions (young adult, midlife, aging). In addition, I work with problems facing older adults, such as caregiver issues. I am trained in the use of EMDR, and have a longstanding specialty in trauma.
Anxiety and depression can rob you of your peace of mind and ability to enjoy life. I specialize in working with people who seek to overcome the effects of anxiety and depression in their lives, and move on to thrive. This includes people with a wide variety of anxiety and mood disorders, including PTSD, OCD, panic disorder, social anxiety, major depression, and bipolar disorders, as well as such other issues as life transitions (young adult, midlife, aging). In addition, I work with problems facing older adults, such as caregiver issues. I am trained in the use of EMDR, and have a longstanding specialty in trauma.
Thomas K. Swisher, J.D., Ph.D.
Licensed Professional Counselor, JD, PhD
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044
As a mediator, I am " Solution Focused" and combine backgrounds in law and counseling to help you create a unique "Parenting & Separation Agreement.
Welcome to my practice. I am a licensed professional counselor who also has a law degree and teaches counseling classes at a local university. Gage, my Therapy Dog, is a golden retriever who will be a part of our counseling or mediation sessions. Gage and I work with individuals, couples, and families coping with significant life events and transitions. If you want to develop better coping mechanisms, improved resilience, and a sense of gratitude which can lead to overall wellness, you may find our approach to be useful.
As a mediator, I am " Solution Focused" and combine backgrounds in law and counseling to help you create a unique "Parenting & Separation Agreement.
Welcome to my practice. I am a licensed professional counselor who also has a law degree and teaches counseling classes at a local university. Gage, my Therapy Dog, is a golden retriever who will be a part of our counseling or mediation sessions. Gage and I work with individuals, couples, and families coping with significant life events and transitions. If you want to develop better coping mechanisms, improved resilience, and a sense of gratitude which can lead to overall wellness, you may find our approach to be useful.
Andy Ferguson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
Using the latest research in developmental psychology and solution focused counseling, we offer a partnership with insights, motivation and a roadmap forward.
Are you overwhelmed with school, work, or major life decisions? Does it feel like you don’t have the focus or confidence to follow through with your goals? Are you struggling to build relationships and feel anxious or withdrawn in social situations? Parents, do you feel like you’re spinning your wheels to motivate and prepare your child for adulthood and it's falling on deaf ears? Do you long for a relationship where you can be a guide instead of a nag?
Using the latest research in developmental psychology and solution focused counseling, we offer a partnership with insights, motivation and a roadmap forward.
Are you overwhelmed with school, work, or major life decisions? Does it feel like you don’t have the focus or confidence to follow through with your goals? Are you struggling to build relationships and feel anxious or withdrawn in social situations? Parents, do you feel like you’re spinning your wheels to motivate and prepare your child for adulthood and it's falling on deaf ears? Do you long for a relationship where you can be a guide instead of a nag?
Lester Lee Burney
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, HS-BCP, CSAM, LCPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044
Counseling and therapy services should be approached as a collaborative effort between the counselor and client with the purpose of establishing and achieving goals mutually agreed upon. The goal is seeking to help the client address, resolve, and cope with issues that are affecting their wellness and ability to thrive in life. I work with clients who are experiencing life stressors that are causing distress in their lives that require therapeutic interventions and specified therapy approaches.
Counseling and therapy services should be approached as a collaborative effort between the counselor and client with the purpose of establishing and achieving goals mutually agreed upon. The goal is seeking to help the client address, resolve, and cope with issues that are affecting their wellness and ability to thrive in life. I work with clients who are experiencing life stressors that are causing distress in their lives that require therapeutic interventions and specified therapy approaches.
As a counselor I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential space where you can be heard and supported. I approach counseling as a collaboration between counselor and client. You bring your unique life experience; what is working for you and what isn't. I bring a supportive, outside perspective and clinical strategies/tools for addressing problems and making positive changes.
As a counselor I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential space where you can be heard and supported. I approach counseling as a collaboration between counselor and client. You bring your unique life experience; what is working for you and what isn't. I bring a supportive, outside perspective and clinical strategies/tools for addressing problems and making positive changes.
Lynn Kapusinski
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
I'm a virtual counselor and coach, award-winning author of books for divorced families, and owner of Calm the Storm Counseling, LLC & Calm the Storm Coaching, LLC. Through Calm the Storm Counseling, LLC, I help children, teens and young adults navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and more. I incorporate a variety of approaches including CBT, solution-focused and strengths-based practices. Through Calm the Storm Coaching, LLC, I help children, teens and young adults navigate parental divorce and separation and the changes afterwards without sacrificing their relationship with their parents.
I'm a virtual counselor and coach, award-winning author of books for divorced families, and owner of Calm the Storm Counseling, LLC & Calm the Storm Coaching, LLC. Through Calm the Storm Counseling, LLC, I help children, teens and young adults navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and more. I incorporate a variety of approaches including CBT, solution-focused and strengths-based practices. Through Calm the Storm Coaching, LLC, I help children, teens and young adults navigate parental divorce and separation and the changes afterwards without sacrificing their relationship with their parents.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045
Carrie will take a multi-faceted, holistic approach which may include a combination of techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and/or mind-body practices.
Carrie works diligently with her clients to assist them through their life journey and challenges for a variety of issues to include depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, personality disorder, chronic illness/health issues, family/relationship issues, crisis, loss, and life transitions. Carrie’s goal is to help you understand yourself and your relationships in a way that creates the positive change that matters to you.
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Deitra Fant
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC-S
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21045
I am a highly experienced and dedicated Board-Certified Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 13 years of experience in the mental health field. Throughout my career, I've held various roles in employment, housing, ACT services, homeless services, case management, and leadership, showcasing my diverse skill set and commitment to helping others.
I am a highly experienced and dedicated Board-Certified Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 13 years of experience in the mental health field. Throughout my career, I've held various roles in employment, housing, ACT services, homeless services, case management, and leadership, showcasing my diverse skill set and commitment to helping others.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you get to the root of the issue and learn how to effectively identify and navigate triggers.
Are you having difficulty navigating your emotions? Are you experiencing seemingly endless cycles of Anxiety or Depression? Struggling with feelings of shame or low self-esteem? I know how difficult it can be to seek out support regarding your mental health, so congratulations on taking this important first step towards your healing! Whether it is a big life event, changes in your current life, or past traumas…whatever may have brought you here, I’m glad you’re here. Sometimes all you may need is a quick and effective plan that offers lasting results; other times you might need a consistent empathetic listening ear.
I utilize Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you get to the root of the issue and learn how to effectively identify and navigate triggers.
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Resident in Counseling, LRIC, MA
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
Hello! I’m Claire Foote, a Licensed Resident in Counseling. I received my Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in the outpatient setting. My clinical focus is anxiety disorders, mood disorders such as depression, life transitional concerns, coping skill enhancement, and trauma-informed care. My clinical approach focuses on a mix of Cognitive-Behavioral and Solution-Focused approaches.
Hello! I’m Claire Foote, a Licensed Resident in Counseling. I received my Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in the outpatient setting. My clinical focus is anxiety disorders, mood disorders such as depression, life transitional concerns, coping skill enhancement, and trauma-informed care. My clinical approach focuses on a mix of Cognitive-Behavioral and Solution-Focused approaches.
Optimal Behavioral Health Services, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC-S, LCADAS, CAC-AD, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21045 (Online Only)
Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to review my page. My love of helping people began as a young child. I have always been the "go-to" person when family and friends need an ear to listen. As I grew older, my life experiences inspired me to work in the human services field. Upon graduating from college and post-secondary higher education, my passion has been to empower my clients to heal and recover from their past trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and substance abuse. My practice is located in the Central Maryland area currently servicing clients via telehealth.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
Using a solution-focused brief therapy ( SFBT) approach, I aim to empower my clients to set their own goals and identify problem-solving skills to improve their self-esteem and forward-thinking.
Hi, my name is Katana Jones! I am a Licensed Master Social Worker under supervision, in the states of Oklahoma and Maryland. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults in various settings, including child welfare, adoption, juvenile rehabilitation, domestic violence legal advocacy, outpatient mental health, and women's reentry. As a veteran and military spouse, I am also passionate about working with military families and helping to support their unique needs and challenges.
Using a solution-focused brief therapy ( SFBT) approach, I aim to empower my clients to set their own goals and identify problem-solving skills to improve their self-esteem and forward-thinking.
Hi, my name is Katana Jones! I am a Licensed Master Social Worker under supervision, in the states of Oklahoma and Maryland. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults in various settings, including child welfare, adoption, juvenile rehabilitation, domestic violence legal advocacy, outpatient mental health, and women's reentry. As a veteran and military spouse, I am also passionate about working with military families and helping to support their unique needs and challenges.
Answered Prayers Therapeutic Services, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, PMHNP, LMFT, LCPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044
Feeling stressed? Got the blues? Having a lover's quarrel? Are the children misbehaving? We can help! We utilize Brief, Solution- Focused therapy, as well as other modalities, to help you overcome whatever obstacle you are currently facing.
Feeling stressed? Got the blues? Having a lover's quarrel? Are the children misbehaving? We can help! We utilize Brief, Solution- Focused therapy, as well as other modalities, to help you overcome whatever obstacle you are currently facing.
Do you want to increase self-awareness, reduce symptoms of anxiety/depression, improve communication & relationships within your family, process grief, find balance in your maternal role, and learn effective stress management techniques? Ultimately, do you want to regain control over your life and cultivate greater resilience and happiness? My primary goal is to provide my clients with coping strategies, build resilience, foster a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships, & create a more fulfilling life.
Do you want to increase self-awareness, reduce symptoms of anxiety/depression, improve communication & relationships within your family, process grief, find balance in your maternal role, and learn effective stress management techniques? Ultimately, do you want to regain control over your life and cultivate greater resilience and happiness? My primary goal is to provide my clients with coping strategies, build resilience, foster a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships, & create a more fulfilling life.
I use CBT, DBT, and Solution Focused work, using mindfulness, breathing techniques, visualization, and goal setting to help clients reach their short and long-term goals.
My ideal client is someone who comes to therapy in a time of need. They might be experiencing anxiety due to life changes and transitions or they might be experiencing symptoms of anxiety for the first time and be concerned as to where the anxiety came from. The client might be processing loss or grief from a loved one or past friendships and or relationships. My ideal client will have needs such as needing to identify coping skills to get through life stressors, assistance with reaching goals. As a therapist I would be able to provide the client with a objective perspective to bounce their ideas and situations off of.
I use CBT, DBT, and Solution Focused work, using mindfulness, breathing techniques, visualization, and goal setting to help clients reach their short and long-term goals.
My ideal client is someone who comes to therapy in a time of need. They might be experiencing anxiety due to life changes and transitions or they might be experiencing symptoms of anxiety for the first time and be concerned as to where the anxiety came from. The client might be processing loss or grief from a loved one or past friendships and or relationships. My ideal client will have needs such as needing to identify coping skills to get through life stressors, assistance with reaching goals. As a therapist I would be able to provide the client with a objective perspective to bounce their ideas and situations off of.
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