Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Kirkwood, MO
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Becky Heck
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122 (Online Only)
My counseling style is a strength based approach, I am skilled in CBT, Client Centered, Solution Focused, and DBT modalities.
Sometimes we all feel a little bit broken, we can get so caught up in what's going wrong or what's not working. Sometimes life get's hard, too much stress at home or work, relationship issues, grief and loss, addiction, depression, anxiety or feeling like we have just lost our way. No matter what is going on, you have taken that first step and you have come to the right place.
My counseling style is a strength based approach, I am skilled in CBT, Client Centered, Solution Focused, and DBT modalities.
Sometimes we all feel a little bit broken, we can get so caught up in what's going wrong or what's not working. Sometimes life get's hard, too much stress at home or work, relationship issues, grief and loss, addiction, depression, anxiety or feeling like we have just lost our way. No matter what is going on, you have taken that first step and you have come to the right place.
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I take a client centered-solution focused approach, working with high school aged adolescents and adults.
Sometimes life gets uncomfortable, and there may be days where it feels like you expend all of your energy just getting through the day. I will work with you to not only ‘look back’ at the choices, events or biological factors that may have caused the current distress or situation, but also gently guide you to a place of personal change and healing.
I take a client centered-solution focused approach, working with high school aged adolescents and adults.
Sometimes life gets uncomfortable, and there may be days where it feels like you expend all of your energy just getting through the day. I will work with you to not only ‘look back’ at the choices, events or biological factors that may have caused the current distress or situation, but also gently guide you to a place of personal change and healing.
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Lainie Barron
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC , LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Waitlist for new clients
Hello there! Often taking the first step to decide to go to therapy is a big decision and I am here to help you and walk beside you in your path towards working to address your concerns. I work with adolescents and adults with concerns ranging from current life issues, relationship issues, or ongoing lifelong issues. I offer openness and collaboration to those I work with and see therapy as a collaborative effort between the client and therapist.
Hello there! Often taking the first step to decide to go to therapy is a big decision and I am here to help you and walk beside you in your path towards working to address your concerns. I work with adolescents and adults with concerns ranging from current life issues, relationship issues, or ongoing lifelong issues. I offer openness and collaboration to those I work with and see therapy as a collaborative effort between the client and therapist.
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Through my eclectic therapeutic style, I will use modalities such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy.
The journey of life can bring many changes and challenges. Navigating these challenges can sometimes take our emotions on a rollercoaster ride of feeling hopeless, mentally exhausted, and unsure of how to move forward. The extraordinary life you desire awaits! I’ll support you every step of the way!
Through my eclectic therapeutic style, I will use modalities such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy.
The journey of life can bring many changes and challenges. Navigating these challenges can sometimes take our emotions on a rollercoaster ride of feeling hopeless, mentally exhausted, and unsure of how to move forward. The extraordinary life you desire awaits! I’ll support you every step of the way!
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Shelley M Stretch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
With training in CBT, EMDR, ART, DBT, Ego State, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy, I will provide an effective and a personalized plan for your journey towards healing and growth.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? Struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, self-doubt, feeling stuck in the past or waiting for the ‘other shoe to drop?’ Are you wanting to gain insight, learn coping strategies, and resiliency? Change is possible, and we all possess the capability to heal and thrive. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore emotions, thoughts, beliefs, and past experiences. Therapy is a highly individualized process and I am dedicated to creating a non-judgmental space where you can explore, heal, and grow. It would be an honor to be present and assist you on your journey.
With training in CBT, EMDR, ART, DBT, Ego State, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy, I will provide an effective and a personalized plan for your journey towards healing and growth.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? Struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, self-doubt, feeling stuck in the past or waiting for the ‘other shoe to drop?’ Are you wanting to gain insight, learn coping strategies, and resiliency? Change is possible, and we all possess the capability to heal and thrive. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore emotions, thoughts, beliefs, and past experiences. Therapy is a highly individualized process and I am dedicated to creating a non-judgmental space where you can explore, heal, and grow. It would be an honor to be present and assist you on your journey.
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Ellen Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122 (Online Only)
With over a decade of experience working with individuals and families, I take a client-led approach to counseling that is tailored to each person's unique needs and goals. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, life transitions, trauma, relationship concerns, and grief/loss. I enjoy working with both adults and adolescents, building a supportive therapeutic relationship.
With over a decade of experience working with individuals and families, I take a client-led approach to counseling that is tailored to each person's unique needs and goals. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, life transitions, trauma, relationship concerns, and grief/loss. I enjoy working with both adults and adolescents, building a supportive therapeutic relationship.
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I use a variety of models in my therapy work, including behavioral, solution focused and family-based orientations.
Our lives can be filled with so many obstacles and challenges on a daily basis. Whether these challenges are personal, family, work or peers, we sometimes need to get additional perspectives and clarity on some of life's most pressing issues. I view therapy as a way for clients to seek personal growth and find helpful solutions moving forward. I use humor, compassion and unconditional support to help individuals, couples and families work through a variety of presenting issues. My goal is to help clients resolve the main problem in therapy and help them gain additional strengths and insights in their lives.
I use a variety of models in my therapy work, including behavioral, solution focused and family-based orientations.
Our lives can be filled with so many obstacles and challenges on a daily basis. Whether these challenges are personal, family, work or peers, we sometimes need to get additional perspectives and clarity on some of life's most pressing issues. I view therapy as a way for clients to seek personal growth and find helpful solutions moving forward. I use humor, compassion and unconditional support to help individuals, couples and families work through a variety of presenting issues. My goal is to help clients resolve the main problem in therapy and help them gain additional strengths and insights in their lives.
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Monica Uthlaut
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Unbeknownst to many, the stigma associated with therapy is lifting. Society is learning and realizing overall health needs to be a non-negotiable. My passion lies in supporting/educating clients on what trauma actually is (and is not) and how to effectively heal. My ideal client is ready to do some hard work and is willing to be challenged. You are curious and brave enough to look inside and identify road blocks, get honest with self, work on vulnerability, improve awareness, and face your fears. Together, we will identify and dig out the roots that no longer serve you and cultivate a healthier and more fulfilling path.
Unbeknownst to many, the stigma associated with therapy is lifting. Society is learning and realizing overall health needs to be a non-negotiable. My passion lies in supporting/educating clients on what trauma actually is (and is not) and how to effectively heal. My ideal client is ready to do some hard work and is willing to be challenged. You are curious and brave enough to look inside and identify road blocks, get honest with self, work on vulnerability, improve awareness, and face your fears. Together, we will identify and dig out the roots that no longer serve you and cultivate a healthier and more fulfilling path.
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Sarah Patterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122 (Online Only)
Today’s world places immense demands upon us. In such a place, I believe it is normal to feel overwhelmed, stressed or anxious about rising to meet thI specialize in helping clients navigate complex life challenges, including life transitions, family of origin issues including attachment, relationship issues, and post-secondary planning coping with associated life adjustment pressures. Integrating an evidence-informed practice with unconditional positive regard for managing today’s struggles and challenges using brief solution-focused, and a feminist lenses. I am looking forward to meeting you and seeing the transformation unfold.
Today’s world places immense demands upon us. In such a place, I believe it is normal to feel overwhelmed, stressed or anxious about rising to meet thI specialize in helping clients navigate complex life challenges, including life transitions, family of origin issues including attachment, relationship issues, and post-secondary planning coping with associated life adjustment pressures. Integrating an evidence-informed practice with unconditional positive regard for managing today’s struggles and challenges using brief solution-focused, and a feminist lenses. I am looking forward to meeting you and seeing the transformation unfold.
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I am both person-centered and solution focused.
Hi there! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience ready to offer therapeutic space to address the current challenges you may be experiencing in your life right now. I help clients who struggle with postpartum, ADHD, Autism, Depression, Anxiety, Career Confusion or Grief/Loss. I utilize therapy modalities such as CBT and the psychodynamic theory to assist clients in gaining self-awareness, self-acceptance and develop coping skills. I have specific training in Behavioral Modification and Parent Coaching.
I am both person-centered and solution focused.
Hi there! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience ready to offer therapeutic space to address the current challenges you may be experiencing in your life right now. I help clients who struggle with postpartum, ADHD, Autism, Depression, Anxiety, Career Confusion or Grief/Loss. I utilize therapy modalities such as CBT and the psychodynamic theory to assist clients in gaining self-awareness, self-acceptance and develop coping skills. I have specific training in Behavioral Modification and Parent Coaching.
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Do you feel stuck? Do you feel overwhelmed? I help clients who struggle with people-pleasing, perfectionism, high-achievement and anyone who feels anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted and feel like they aren't measuring up. Do you engage in critical self-talk, compare and despair, impossible expectations? I teach clients strategies that positively impact relationships, mood, stress, work, parenting, lifestyle, etc. Thoughts play an important role in how we perceive ourselves, others, and our environment. I aim to identify negative, inaccurate, self-limiting thoughts and replace them into limitless thinking patterns.
Do you feel stuck? Do you feel overwhelmed? I help clients who struggle with people-pleasing, perfectionism, high-achievement and anyone who feels anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted and feel like they aren't measuring up. Do you engage in critical self-talk, compare and despair, impossible expectations? I teach clients strategies that positively impact relationships, mood, stress, work, parenting, lifestyle, etc. Thoughts play an important role in how we perceive ourselves, others, and our environment. I aim to identify negative, inaccurate, self-limiting thoughts and replace them into limitless thinking patterns.
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Rebecca Barach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Change takes time and hard work, and frequently also requires compassion, perspectives, and ideas from outside our own minds. Therapy is one way to help make the changes you want in your life. Using compassion-focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and solution-focused models, I help adolescents and adults practice ways to move away from self-defeating behaviors into more peace.
Change takes time and hard work, and frequently also requires compassion, perspectives, and ideas from outside our own minds. Therapy is one way to help make the changes you want in your life. Using compassion-focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and solution-focused models, I help adolescents and adults practice ways to move away from self-defeating behaviors into more peace.
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You're ready to enact real change in your life and just need the help to make it happen. Or you're experiencing major life changes and need support getting through it. With trust and mutual respect we will find common ground to help you feel secure in sharing your struggles and fears. I use a strengths-based perspective to help clients recognize their unique potential and identify changes in their control. I possess unique abilities to connect and engage all age levels and partner with clients ages 14+.
You're ready to enact real change in your life and just need the help to make it happen. Or you're experiencing major life changes and need support getting through it. With trust and mutual respect we will find common ground to help you feel secure in sharing your struggles and fears. I use a strengths-based perspective to help clients recognize their unique potential and identify changes in their control. I possess unique abilities to connect and engage all age levels and partner with clients ages 14+.
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Amy Turk Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Our mental health is impacted by our physiology as well as a variety of environmental factors. My approach as a therapist is to get to know you and your unique story very well. In the process, we identify which parts play what role and how best to heal. I work collaboratively with you to optimize functioning, restore inner peace and find happiness. Allow me to help you along on your healing and growth journey.
Our mental health is impacted by our physiology as well as a variety of environmental factors. My approach as a therapist is to get to know you and your unique story very well. In the process, we identify which parts play what role and how best to heal. I work collaboratively with you to optimize functioning, restore inner peace and find happiness. Allow me to help you along on your healing and growth journey.
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Joseph Michael Davis
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, S-MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Many of us are hurting within, unsatisfied with our current emotional state, or wish for better connections with others. Whether you are an individual, couple, or in a family unit, we all have some form of pain. Maybe it is because of a childhood trauma, or dealing with individuals within our family who are affected by mental illness. I work with couples and families learn how to find their strengths and resources to solve challenging issues within their daily lives. I can provide you with the tools that will help you cope with current and future emotional challenges.
Many of us are hurting within, unsatisfied with our current emotional state, or wish for better connections with others. Whether you are an individual, couple, or in a family unit, we all have some form of pain. Maybe it is because of a childhood trauma, or dealing with individuals within our family who are affected by mental illness. I work with couples and families learn how to find their strengths and resources to solve challenging issues within their daily lives. I can provide you with the tools that will help you cope with current and future emotional challenges.
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Accepting New Clients! I work with adults and adolescents to overcome a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, and concerns with social skills. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals with mental health issues, Autism, ADHD, and learning and intellectual disabilities. I use a person centered, strengths based approach to help you achieve your goals and feel better!
Accepting New Clients! I work with adults and adolescents to overcome a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, and concerns with social skills. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals with mental health issues, Autism, ADHD, and learning and intellectual disabilities. I use a person centered, strengths based approach to help you achieve your goals and feel better!
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Welcome! My definition of therapy is simple: it is the decision to live consciously and with intention. By choosing therapy you are choosing to LEVEL-UP your life!
Welcome! My definition of therapy is simple: it is the decision to live consciously and with intention. By choosing therapy you are choosing to LEVEL-UP your life!
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Are you a woman who is running on empty? Are you overwhelmed and unable to stop your anxious thoughts? Are your usual coping strategies just are not cutting it anymore? You are not alone in this struggle and your deserve to be feel good. I strive to hold a safe and compassionate space for you to connect to yourself and make meaningful change in your life. You have a deep well of power, wisdom, and resilience within you. Let's dive in.
Are you a woman who is running on empty? Are you overwhelmed and unable to stop your anxious thoughts? Are your usual coping strategies just are not cutting it anymore? You are not alone in this struggle and your deserve to be feel good. I strive to hold a safe and compassionate space for you to connect to yourself and make meaningful change in your life. You have a deep well of power, wisdom, and resilience within you. Let's dive in.
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As a counselor, my goal is to provide my clients the space and support which help them feel safe and comfortable to feel, think, change, grow and explore. I utilize a warm, empathetic, motivational and encouraging style of communication with my clients in order to help them seek changes and growth they desire for they lives. I utilize many theories and techniques from multiple types of therapy in order to find the best fit for each individual client. I also utilize humor (when appropriate) when you need someone to share joy with. Please see below for my specializations.
As a counselor, my goal is to provide my clients the space and support which help them feel safe and comfortable to feel, think, change, grow and explore. I utilize a warm, empathetic, motivational and encouraging style of communication with my clients in order to help them seek changes and growth they desire for they lives. I utilize many theories and techniques from multiple types of therapy in order to find the best fit for each individual client. I also utilize humor (when appropriate) when you need someone to share joy with. Please see below for my specializations.
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If your child is hurting, imagine a life where hope enters in, allowing pain to heal, so both you and your child can begin to feel whole again. With a strong background in crisis intervention, suicide prevention and adolescent depression and anxiety, I work with children, teens, adults and parents. I offer a client-centered, strength-based, philosophy. Together we work to quiet the mind, uncover resiliency & provide hope for healing. It is my privilege to walk beside one who is struggling. I aim to provide an affirming space for all, allowing them to once again uncover their inner strengths, unique gifts and the capacity to thrive.
If your child is hurting, imagine a life where hope enters in, allowing pain to heal, so both you and your child can begin to feel whole again. With a strong background in crisis intervention, suicide prevention and adolescent depression and anxiety, I work with children, teens, adults and parents. I offer a client-centered, strength-based, philosophy. Together we work to quiet the mind, uncover resiliency & provide hope for healing. It is my privilege to walk beside one who is struggling. I aim to provide an affirming space for all, allowing them to once again uncover their inner strengths, unique gifts and the capacity to thrive.
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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.