Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Hillsborough, NC
Sarah Patricia Jones
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MBA, MA, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Only Accepting telehealth appointments on Friday between 9am and 1PM, otherwise on a waitlist. I enjoy working with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, work/university/college stress, life transitions, or other forms of emotional and behavioral distress. I provide a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment for clients to explore their concerns and to to develop coping skills in a safe space. I believe in the power of the human-animal bond and time spent in nature to accelerate client discovery, insight and growth.
Only Accepting telehealth appointments on Friday between 9am and 1PM, otherwise on a waitlist. I enjoy working with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, work/university/college stress, life transitions, or other forms of emotional and behavioral distress. I provide a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment for clients to explore their concerns and to to develop coping skills in a safe space. I believe in the power of the human-animal bond and time spent in nature to accelerate client discovery, insight and growth.
I am thrilled to announce that I joined Obsidian Care Collective in December, 2023 as telehealth clinical psychotherapist. My practice is informed by my lived experience as a person with neurodivergence who uses a bionic arm. I love supporting others who may inhabit differently abled bodies as we seek enjoyment and liberation through education, support, and accommodation. I maintain a passion for removing barriers and increasing access for anyone seeking self-improvement. As your therapist, I will create a healthy supportive alliance with you, utilizing transparency, humor, and radical acceptance for exploring our authentic selves.
I am thrilled to announce that I joined Obsidian Care Collective in December, 2023 as telehealth clinical psychotherapist. My practice is informed by my lived experience as a person with neurodivergence who uses a bionic arm. I love supporting others who may inhabit differently abled bodies as we seek enjoyment and liberation through education, support, and accommodation. I maintain a passion for removing barriers and increasing access for anyone seeking self-improvement. As your therapist, I will create a healthy supportive alliance with you, utilizing transparency, humor, and radical acceptance for exploring our authentic selves.
Callie McBroom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA, CSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Have you ever wondered if other people’s lives were as chaotic as yours? Were other people’s families as stressful as yours? Or, do you ever wonder if you are “just losing your mind?” I understand that life is messy and we, as humans, are messy too. Figuring out how to navigate life is serious business, and social media portrayals of “having the perfect life” do not help us tone down the negative self-talk that tends to jumble our thoughts. Would you like to pause all the static in your mind? Would you like to learn strategies to improve your mood, lessen your stress, and create “a life worth living?”
Have you ever wondered if other people’s lives were as chaotic as yours? Were other people’s families as stressful as yours? Or, do you ever wonder if you are “just losing your mind?” I understand that life is messy and we, as humans, are messy too. Figuring out how to navigate life is serious business, and social media portrayals of “having the perfect life” do not help us tone down the negative self-talk that tends to jumble our thoughts. Would you like to pause all the static in your mind? Would you like to learn strategies to improve your mood, lessen your stress, and create “a life worth living?”
My treatment style is client-centered, utilizing empirically-validated approaches in order to best serve my clients and their unique needs. I emphasize collaboration between clinician and client to identify treatment goals that are solution-focused and improve interpersonal, behavioral, and emotional functioning.
My treatment style is client-centered, utilizing empirically-validated approaches in order to best serve my clients and their unique needs. I emphasize collaboration between clinician and client to identify treatment goals that are solution-focused and improve interpersonal, behavioral, and emotional functioning.
Jessica Coble
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hillsborough, NC 27278 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Being stressed may feel normal, but it doesn't have to continue. Your days are full, you are tired, and taking care of yourself comes in last place on your to-do list. From the outside looking in you appear driven, responsible, and confident, but it never feels like enough. The things you are pouring yourself into don't feel as fulfilling as they once did. You feel accomplished, yet empty; successful, but waiting for the other shoe to drop. You've worked hard to build your life, but you know you want to, and need to, make a change.
Being stressed may feel normal, but it doesn't have to continue. Your days are full, you are tired, and taking care of yourself comes in last place on your to-do list. From the outside looking in you appear driven, responsible, and confident, but it never feels like enough. The things you are pouring yourself into don't feel as fulfilling as they once did. You feel accomplished, yet empty; successful, but waiting for the other shoe to drop. You've worked hard to build your life, but you know you want to, and need to, make a change.
Elizabeth Lewis Romska
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hillsborough, NC 27278
I have been a school social worker and therapist for over 22 years and have had the honor of working with people of different ages and backgrounds. I work with people of all orientations and gender identities. I am passionate about working with people affected by anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse and neglect, violence, ADHD, and parenting and relationship issues. If you are exploring this site, it is likely you are struggling with something significant in your life. Taking this initial step to explore therapy and gain insight and awareness into yourself is a brave and courageous act!
I have been a school social worker and therapist for over 22 years and have had the honor of working with people of different ages and backgrounds. I work with people of all orientations and gender identities. I am passionate about working with people affected by anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse and neglect, violence, ADHD, and parenting and relationship issues. If you are exploring this site, it is likely you are struggling with something significant in your life. Taking this initial step to explore therapy and gain insight and awareness into yourself is a brave and courageous act!
As a neurodivergent individual who utilizes a bionic arm, I'm no stranger to feeling different. Maybe you're struggling with self-esteem, anxiety or depression, having trouble with your relationships, or needing support with overwhelming feelings. I'm here to accept you as you are, provide tools, and support you as we find new strategies for managing your life stressors.
As a neurodivergent individual who utilizes a bionic arm, I'm no stranger to feeling different. Maybe you're struggling with self-esteem, anxiety or depression, having trouble with your relationships, or needing support with overwhelming feelings. I'm here to accept you as you are, provide tools, and support you as we find new strategies for managing your life stressors.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and I truly look forward to working with you. It can often be an overwhelmingly difficult decision to reach out for help and I appreciate the challenges that you may face. For the past twenty years I have worked in diverse settings with individuals wanting an emotional balance in their lives, or with parents and children to strengthen their relationship, but always with the common goal: to feel better! My therapeutic approach focuses on your strengths and work towards using those strengths to make desired changes in your life.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and I truly look forward to working with you. It can often be an overwhelmingly difficult decision to reach out for help and I appreciate the challenges that you may face. For the past twenty years I have worked in diverse settings with individuals wanting an emotional balance in their lives, or with parents and children to strengthen their relationship, but always with the common goal: to feel better! My therapeutic approach focuses on your strengths and work towards using those strengths to make desired changes in your life.
I specialize in addressing the unique needs of older adults as they navigate the complexities of aging and life transitions. Whether grappling with anxiety, depression, major life changes, grief or navigating the intricate dynamics of caregiving, I strive to create a safe and nurturing space where individuals can explore their emotions and find healing and resilience.
I specialize in addressing the unique needs of older adults as they navigate the complexities of aging and life transitions. Whether grappling with anxiety, depression, major life changes, grief or navigating the intricate dynamics of caregiving, I strive to create a safe and nurturing space where individuals can explore their emotions and find healing and resilience.
Hello! I am so glad that you are here, the fact that you are here means you are choosing to make positive changes to your mental health! You deserve to feel heard, cared for and to know that no matter what you are working through or towards, you are enough! I have always had a desire to help others and am excited to work with you!
Hello! I am so glad that you are here, the fact that you are here means you are choosing to make positive changes to your mental health! You deserve to feel heard, cared for and to know that no matter what you are working through or towards, you are enough! I have always had a desire to help others and am excited to work with you!
Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed by life? Is your child disinterested or struggling in school? Do you feel misunderstood or struggle to to fit in? As a therapist with many years of experience as a school psychologist and special education teacher, I bring a unique perspective to problem solving. Personally navigating life with ADHD adds an additional layer of insight, compassion, and creativity! I can help you better understand your or your child’s challenges and needs, and find ways to address them. I would be honored to walk with you as you tackle the rough spots in your life and move more confidently towards your goals.
Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed by life? Is your child disinterested or struggling in school? Do you feel misunderstood or struggle to to fit in? As a therapist with many years of experience as a school psychologist and special education teacher, I bring a unique perspective to problem solving. Personally navigating life with ADHD adds an additional layer of insight, compassion, and creativity! I can help you better understand your or your child’s challenges and needs, and find ways to address them. I would be honored to walk with you as you tackle the rough spots in your life and move more confidently towards your goals.
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Jessie’s ideal clients are often neurodiverse or neurocurious, exploring or affirming their identity within or outside of the gender and sexuality spectrums, and committed to better aligning their actions, goals, and values. Clients that gravitate towards Jessie are often navigating anxiety, burnout, compassion fatigue, emotional lability, familial or relationship discord, impulse control challenges, or general life stressors resulting from living in an ableist capitalistic society. Jessie’s ideal clients may also be curious about or engaging in work towards deconstructing normative narratives.
Jessie’s ideal clients are often neurodiverse or neurocurious, exploring or affirming their identity within or outside of the gender and sexuality spectrums, and committed to better aligning their actions, goals, and values. Clients that gravitate towards Jessie are often navigating anxiety, burnout, compassion fatigue, emotional lability, familial or relationship discord, impulse control challenges, or general life stressors resulting from living in an ableist capitalistic society. Jessie’s ideal clients may also be curious about or engaging in work towards deconstructing normative narratives.
Christopher Stephens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Psychotherapy is a collaborative experience in which you take an in-depth look at your life, perspectives and behaviors and explore what may or may not be working with a trained professional. Each individual experiences life in one's own unique way, with one's own set of personal values and goals. Sometimes life circumstances can create a conflict with a person's values. Sometimes people try their best and cannot change the way they feel. "Good people" can experience depression, anxiety, anger, grief, substance abuse, trauma and other circumstances, which, with the assistance of a trained professional, can be resolved.
Psychotherapy is a collaborative experience in which you take an in-depth look at your life, perspectives and behaviors and explore what may or may not be working with a trained professional. Each individual experiences life in one's own unique way, with one's own set of personal values and goals. Sometimes life circumstances can create a conflict with a person's values. Sometimes people try their best and cannot change the way they feel. "Good people" can experience depression, anxiety, anger, grief, substance abuse, trauma and other circumstances, which, with the assistance of a trained professional, can be resolved.
Have you ever made a choice and immediately asked yourself: "Why in the world did I do that?" Imagine if you had talked with someone you trusted before you made that choice. What a difference some compassion and understanding can make. Lighten your burden with someone to walk with you through your difficult life choices. Whether you're wrestling with a work-related challenge or a situation in your intimate relationship, I can offer you a safe space, a ready ear, and help with the choices you're trying to make. Feel heard, understood, and confident in your decisions. That's what therapy offers.
Have you ever made a choice and immediately asked yourself: "Why in the world did I do that?" Imagine if you had talked with someone you trusted before you made that choice. What a difference some compassion and understanding can make. Lighten your burden with someone to walk with you through your difficult life choices. Whether you're wrestling with a work-related challenge or a situation in your intimate relationship, I can offer you a safe space, a ready ear, and help with the choices you're trying to make. Feel heard, understood, and confident in your decisions. That's what therapy offers.
Donna Boni
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, C-PD, CCTP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Waitlist for new clients
Your life may not be what you want it to be. You may be struggling with addiction, depression, anxiety, past or present trauma. You need someone to talk to, who will listen, not judge, who wants to help you find a way to a better life. I subscribe to the wise words of Viktor Frankl: "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." Let me help you meet that challenge. I strive to create a trusting relationship with my clients, which is the foundation that allows a successful outcome. I have extensive training in trauma and the symptoms that often result from these experiences.
Your life may not be what you want it to be. You may be struggling with addiction, depression, anxiety, past or present trauma. You need someone to talk to, who will listen, not judge, who wants to help you find a way to a better life. I subscribe to the wise words of Viktor Frankl: "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." Let me help you meet that challenge. I strive to create a trusting relationship with my clients, which is the foundation that allows a successful outcome. I have extensive training in trauma and the symptoms that often result from these experiences.
Craig Clement
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Reaching out for help can be difficult, but seeking the support of a counselor can lead to measurable positive change, meaning, and balance in your life. My style is warm, non-judgmental, and affirming. I leave space for you to safely explore issues of concern as well as aspirations. I have experience working with individuals from all walks of life and work collaboratively with clients to help them achieve their goals. Whether you are seeking support with hard to change behaviors, a life transition, or emotional connection, deciding to enlist professional help can be a brave first step towards healing.
Reaching out for help can be difficult, but seeking the support of a counselor can lead to measurable positive change, meaning, and balance in your life. My style is warm, non-judgmental, and affirming. I leave space for you to safely explore issues of concern as well as aspirations. I have experience working with individuals from all walks of life and work collaboratively with clients to help them achieve their goals. Whether you are seeking support with hard to change behaviors, a life transition, or emotional connection, deciding to enlist professional help can be a brave first step towards healing.
NC Center for Counseling & Psychological Services
Psychological Associate, LPA, HSP-PA
Verified Verified
Hillsborough, NC 27278
In our practice we work with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with a variety of issues. We have experience conducting a variety of comprehensive psychological, neuropsychological, cognitive, and substance use evaluations. We have experience conducting psychological testing of patients of all ages, including but are not limited to: Personality, Diagnostic Clarification, Intelligence, Achievement, Learning Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorders (e.g., Autism), and ADHD testing.
In our practice we work with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with a variety of issues. We have experience conducting a variety of comprehensive psychological, neuropsychological, cognitive, and substance use evaluations. We have experience conducting psychological testing of patients of all ages, including but are not limited to: Personality, Diagnostic Clarification, Intelligence, Achievement, Learning Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorders (e.g., Autism), and ADHD testing.
DeAnna C. Murphy
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Are you living a purpose filled life? A life that you enjoy waking up to and beginning your day with a strategic plan to live on purpose. At one point you felt optimistic about life then out of nowhere you were triggered by a memory from the past which led to your downward spiral of emotions. Now you are questioning your life's purpose and reason for existence. Or perhaps confused as to why you have experienced certain encounters leading you to feelings of stress, distant behavior, agitation, or perhaps hopeless.
Are you living a purpose filled life? A life that you enjoy waking up to and beginning your day with a strategic plan to live on purpose. At one point you felt optimistic about life then out of nowhere you were triggered by a memory from the past which led to your downward spiral of emotions. Now you are questioning your life's purpose and reason for existence. Or perhaps confused as to why you have experienced certain encounters leading you to feelings of stress, distant behavior, agitation, or perhaps hopeless.
Accepting New Clients! You set the tone, I hold the space. At your tempo, we discover the limitations holding you back from living a life centered in your values. In time, we witness your resentment alchemize into forgiveness, shame into compassion, and from confusion, find clarity. We ground in the present only to explore the past while simultaneously staging a brighter future. With every session you come home to yourself, you find meaning in your suffering. The quality of your relationships enhance. The heaviness that plagued you, you no longer carry. Your sense of self is restored. Your mind and heart are at peace.
Accepting New Clients! You set the tone, I hold the space. At your tempo, we discover the limitations holding you back from living a life centered in your values. In time, we witness your resentment alchemize into forgiveness, shame into compassion, and from confusion, find clarity. We ground in the present only to explore the past while simultaneously staging a brighter future. With every session you come home to yourself, you find meaning in your suffering. The quality of your relationships enhance. The heaviness that plagued you, you no longer carry. Your sense of self is restored. Your mind and heart are at peace.
Now offering Saturday and Friday appointments. You find yourself feeling stressed, drained, and anxious. Sleep has been evading you but you are tired all the time. You feel unsure about trusting yourself to make decisions, even small choices make you nervous. You are frustrated with your current outlook in life, unsure of where to go next. You feel like you don't have what it takes, you barely have the energy to get through the day.
Now offering Saturday and Friday appointments. You find yourself feeling stressed, drained, and anxious. Sleep has been evading you but you are tired all the time. You feel unsure about trusting yourself to make decisions, even small choices make you nervous. You are frustrated with your current outlook in life, unsure of where to go next. You feel like you don't have what it takes, you barely have the energy to get through the day.
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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.