Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Weddington, NC
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Chudney Drew
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Weddington, NC 28104
I provide a safe space for you to feel seen and heard. My greatest passion is bringing growth and healing to my clients and helping them gain a greater sense of awareness without guilt, judgement, or shame. I guide and empower clients to live authentically, challenge old beliefs, and sort through their emotional baggage to heal from past pain. I am an advocate for self-healing. It is my joy as a Therapist to walk with individuals in their healing and change journey. Connecting through conversation is a great first start as you begin your counseling journey. Take that leap of faith and call me today!
I provide a safe space for you to feel seen and heard. My greatest passion is bringing growth and healing to my clients and helping them gain a greater sense of awareness without guilt, judgement, or shame. I guide and empower clients to live authentically, challenge old beliefs, and sort through their emotional baggage to heal from past pain. I am an advocate for self-healing. It is my joy as a Therapist to walk with individuals in their healing and change journey. Connecting through conversation is a great first start as you begin your counseling journey. Take that leap of faith and call me today!
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Humanity thrives through relationships, yet these same relationships often spawn challenges creating various levels and types of mental distress. Mental distress leads to second guessing, criticism of self and others, even hopelessness. As a result, gaining a guide to support personal navigation through the situational dynamics are desired in order to gain insight and skills to be confident in steps forward to a better life.
Humanity thrives through relationships, yet these same relationships often spawn challenges creating various levels and types of mental distress. Mental distress leads to second guessing, criticism of self and others, even hopelessness. As a result, gaining a guide to support personal navigation through the situational dynamics are desired in order to gain insight and skills to be confident in steps forward to a better life.
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I help adults with ADHD start loving the version of themselves they enjoy the most. Here's what our work together will include: you will start making genuine connections (without masking), start finishing your projects (even the boring ones), get clear on your goals (not the ones you've been assigned by others), learn to pace (not procrastinate or race and then collapse) your way to success. Learn how to communicate and advocate for yourself (even if you can be tangential and talky). Start setting boundaries (ahem, stop people-pleasing). Begin feeling balanced enough to rest (without guilt) and get out of burnout (for good).
I help adults with ADHD start loving the version of themselves they enjoy the most. Here's what our work together will include: you will start making genuine connections (without masking), start finishing your projects (even the boring ones), get clear on your goals (not the ones you've been assigned by others), learn to pace (not procrastinate or race and then collapse) your way to success. Learn how to communicate and advocate for yourself (even if you can be tangential and talky). Start setting boundaries (ahem, stop people-pleasing). Begin feeling balanced enough to rest (without guilt) and get out of burnout (for good).
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Christy Lynne Jacoby (Formerly Lewis)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Weddington, NC 28104 (Online Only)
When faced with anxiety or depression, you often wonder if there is anything you can do to truly feel better or transform yourself. It seems like you’ve tried everything, and nothing has worked. Strong emotions are causing other issues -trouble relating with others, over/under eating, problems with work or family relationships or even more serious issues. At times, relationship struggles leave you wondering "should I stay or go?" but it can be hard to navigate this alone. The "real you" is in there, but hard to find.
When faced with anxiety or depression, you often wonder if there is anything you can do to truly feel better or transform yourself. It seems like you’ve tried everything, and nothing has worked. Strong emotions are causing other issues -trouble relating with others, over/under eating, problems with work or family relationships or even more serious issues. At times, relationship struggles leave you wondering "should I stay or go?" but it can be hard to navigate this alone. The "real you" is in there, but hard to find.
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My passion is building connections with people. I will take the time to build a relationship of trust and understanding in order to best support you. It would be an honor to be a part of your journey.
My passion is building connections with people. I will take the time to build a relationship of trust and understanding in order to best support you. It would be an honor to be a part of your journey.
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Patient hours: Mon-Thurs 8 am-2 pm. Remote/virtual sessions are also available. Are you going through a tough time and feel like life is unraveling before your eyes? Does it seem like nobody understands what you are going through or you're on an emotional rollercoaster? Thought you would never be in this place? Do you feel alone, anxious, depressed and just want to wave a magic wand and feel better? Do you want to feel hopeful you can do things differently? Do you need to take care of yourself?
Patient hours: Mon-Thurs 8 am-2 pm. Remote/virtual sessions are also available. Are you going through a tough time and feel like life is unraveling before your eyes? Does it seem like nobody understands what you are going through or you're on an emotional rollercoaster? Thought you would never be in this place? Do you feel alone, anxious, depressed and just want to wave a magic wand and feel better? Do you want to feel hopeful you can do things differently? Do you need to take care of yourself?
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Amanda G. Fink Qualified Supervisor And Counselor
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LCMHC, CMC, QS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Weddington, NC 28104 (Online Only)
Availability for Clients and Supervisees! Do you feel like you're falling short of your own goals? Are you struggling in relationships? A Better You Counseling and Coaching Center is offering Tele-Therapy sessions for clients and Supervisees! (Inquire about Walk and Talk Therapy.) Do you relate to the following: relationship issues, life goal questions, situational & life adjustments, anxiety, grief, or depression? Veteran or Military family member? Your time and resources are valuable. Get in touch with us!
Availability for Clients and Supervisees! Do you feel like you're falling short of your own goals? Are you struggling in relationships? A Better You Counseling and Coaching Center is offering Tele-Therapy sessions for clients and Supervisees! (Inquire about Walk and Talk Therapy.) Do you relate to the following: relationship issues, life goal questions, situational & life adjustments, anxiety, grief, or depression? Veteran or Military family member? Your time and resources are valuable. Get in touch with us!
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Ashley A Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Weddington, NC 28104 (Online Only)
My goal for therapy is to help individuals and families live the best and most fulfilling lives possible. Sometimes life hands us experiences that we aren't prepared for and struggle to navigate on our own. Individuals face different levels of stress and problems which require varying treatment approaches. My training and experience with evidenced based therapeutic models allows me to provide the most effective treatment for my clients. Taking the first step can be difficult and I am here to help to make this a comfortable process. I look forward to taking these next steps together.
My goal for therapy is to help individuals and families live the best and most fulfilling lives possible. Sometimes life hands us experiences that we aren't prepared for and struggle to navigate on our own. Individuals face different levels of stress and problems which require varying treatment approaches. My training and experience with evidenced based therapeutic models allows me to provide the most effective treatment for my clients. Taking the first step can be difficult and I am here to help to make this a comfortable process. I look forward to taking these next steps together.
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I believe in providing individualized care that works in the best interest of the client. When working with clients I utilize various theoretical techniques and modalities including person-centered and cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients reach their goals. I hope to walk alongside you on your road to self discovery.
I believe in providing individualized care that works in the best interest of the client. When working with clients I utilize various theoretical techniques and modalities including person-centered and cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients reach their goals. I hope to walk alongside you on your road to self discovery.
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Lauren Mullan
Occupational Therapist, MA, OTR/L, CSTIP, CES
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Weddington, NC 28104
As a specialist in perimenopause & menopause, I educate women on hormone replacement therapy, debunking myths & explaining its benefits for cognition, cardiac, neurological, and physical health. Women are often mistakenly prescribed SSRIs & birth control to address menopausal symptoms like anxiety, depression, hot flashes & insomnia, when restoring their natural hormones could provide more effective relief. I provide hormonal treatment options, discuss the pros and cons of hormones, and most of all, provide hope for a vibrant, passion filled life. Yes, there is hope and I'm going to give it to you!
As a specialist in perimenopause & menopause, I educate women on hormone replacement therapy, debunking myths & explaining its benefits for cognition, cardiac, neurological, and physical health. Women are often mistakenly prescribed SSRIs & birth control to address menopausal symptoms like anxiety, depression, hot flashes & insomnia, when restoring their natural hormones could provide more effective relief. I provide hormonal treatment options, discuss the pros and cons of hormones, and most of all, provide hope for a vibrant, passion filled life. Yes, there is hope and I'm going to give it to you!
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Katherine L Thompson
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Weddington, NC 28104 (Online Only)
Hey! I'm Katherine, a mom, wife, and mental health counselor. I'm passionate about providing a safe space for people to work through some hard things. I'd love working with you if you have a general idea of your goals but don't know how to get there on your own. I'm trained in different types of therapy but I'm missing information that only you can bring to the table: your life experiences, passions, and vulnerabilities. Let's work toward increasing the knowledge you have about yourself, being able to recognize your emotions and how they affect your body, and learning to sit with the uncomfortable stuff.
Hey! I'm Katherine, a mom, wife, and mental health counselor. I'm passionate about providing a safe space for people to work through some hard things. I'd love working with you if you have a general idea of your goals but don't know how to get there on your own. I'm trained in different types of therapy but I'm missing information that only you can bring to the table: your life experiences, passions, and vulnerabilities. Let's work toward increasing the knowledge you have about yourself, being able to recognize your emotions and how they affect your body, and learning to sit with the uncomfortable stuff.
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Heather Tidwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Weddington, NC 28104
Do you ever lay awake at night thinking about things you want to change, thinking about how you want to be happier, thinking that you wish someone understood what you were going through? I am here to help guide you through the process to begin working towards your desired change. I sincerely believe in treating the whole person and understand that many of us have experienced previous trauma/negative experiences, excessive worries that effects our ability to be what and who we want to be in many different areas of our lives.
Do you ever lay awake at night thinking about things you want to change, thinking about how you want to be happier, thinking that you wish someone understood what you were going through? I am here to help guide you through the process to begin working towards your desired change. I sincerely believe in treating the whole person and understand that many of us have experienced previous trauma/negative experiences, excessive worries that effects our ability to be what and who we want to be in many different areas of our lives.
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Nothing has the ability to stop life and wear you out more than when you are not able to get back on your feet or continue to push past the pain. At some point we all break. Have you pushed so hard and you just can’t get back to the old you? Or maybe the old you is not who you want to envision for your future. As a licensed professional counselor and licensed clinical addictions specialist, I have been a witness to some of life’s most precious moments and also some of life’s most challenging circumstances. My goal and desire is to help others navigate through their world and to find answers to some of life’s most difficult questions
Nothing has the ability to stop life and wear you out more than when you are not able to get back on your feet or continue to push past the pain. At some point we all break. Have you pushed so hard and you just can’t get back to the old you? Or maybe the old you is not who you want to envision for your future. As a licensed professional counselor and licensed clinical addictions specialist, I have been a witness to some of life’s most precious moments and also some of life’s most challenging circumstances. My goal and desire is to help others navigate through their world and to find answers to some of life’s most difficult questions
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Christina Canuto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Weddington, NC 28104
I believe in the healing power of relationships. Humans have a biological need to feel safety through social connection. Disconnection in relationships can leave anyone feeling hopeless. Together, we will look at your relationship to self and how this impacts navigating relationships with others. If you have difficulty having a healthy relationship to your body and food, I am also pursuing a certification in intuitive eating principles and integrate these into my practice with clients as needed.
I believe in the healing power of relationships. Humans have a biological need to feel safety through social connection. Disconnection in relationships can leave anyone feeling hopeless. Together, we will look at your relationship to self and how this impacts navigating relationships with others. If you have difficulty having a healthy relationship to your body and food, I am also pursuing a certification in intuitive eating principles and integrate these into my practice with clients as needed.
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Bright View Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Weddington, NC 28104
At Bright View Counseling we are breaking the traditional mold of talk therapy and counseling and bringing a new, brighter idea of what therapy could and should look like with our ‘Therapy With A Twist!’ approach. Our therapy approach is holistic, humanistic, and person-focused. We bring the power of the natural world into the therapeutic process. We take walks outside, participate in outdoor activities with clients, and integrate activities and games. We also get a helping paw from our office dog, Charlotte, who comes into sessions to provide a furry friend to hug, pet, and receive emotional support from.
At Bright View Counseling we are breaking the traditional mold of talk therapy and counseling and bringing a new, brighter idea of what therapy could and should look like with our ‘Therapy With A Twist!’ approach. Our therapy approach is holistic, humanistic, and person-focused. We bring the power of the natural world into the therapeutic process. We take walks outside, participate in outdoor activities with clients, and integrate activities and games. We also get a helping paw from our office dog, Charlotte, who comes into sessions to provide a furry friend to hug, pet, and receive emotional support from.
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Chris A. Matthews
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, LCAS, SAP, CCS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Weddington, NC 28104
I do not take insurance, I work with couples and individuals who are willing to do whatever it takes to save their marriage or relationship. It is my job to be a co-pilot to help guide you and your partner through the storms of conflict, infidelity, grief, trauma, and life’s transitions such as parenting, employment, and blended family issues. As a fellow relationship partner who has been married for 17 years (and counting) with three kids, I personally can relate to the ups and downs of making a relationship work.
I do not take insurance, I work with couples and individuals who are willing to do whatever it takes to save their marriage or relationship. It is my job to be a co-pilot to help guide you and your partner through the storms of conflict, infidelity, grief, trauma, and life’s transitions such as parenting, employment, and blended family issues. As a fellow relationship partner who has been married for 17 years (and counting) with three kids, I personally can relate to the ups and downs of making a relationship work.
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Pamela Poston
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Weddington, NC 28104
Not accepting new clients
Call for an appointment if you struggle with ADHD, anxiety, chronic illness, surgery preparation, prenatal or postpartum depression, relationship challenges, stress management, life skills, life transitions, insomnia, or want to create a healthier lifestyle. I blend Eastern philosophy with Western psychology in my holistic practice. If you have tried traditional therapy and have not found relief, I'd love the opportunity to help you become the best version of yourself. I regret to inform potential clients that I have been and continue to be on medical leave. I will update you when I can practice again. Thanks
Call for an appointment if you struggle with ADHD, anxiety, chronic illness, surgery preparation, prenatal or postpartum depression, relationship challenges, stress management, life skills, life transitions, insomnia, or want to create a healthier lifestyle. I blend Eastern philosophy with Western psychology in my holistic practice. If you have tried traditional therapy and have not found relief, I'd love the opportunity to help you become the best version of yourself. I regret to inform potential clients that I have been and continue to be on medical leave. I will update you when I can practice again. Thanks
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Charleen 'charlie' Jarvis
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Weddington, NC 28104
Not accepting new clients
We face challenges every day that impact our daily functioning. They can be relationship issues, parenting stress, life transitions, mood regulation and much more. Some we overcome with proud success building our confidence. Others seem impossible to resolve leaving us with a sense of loss or despair. I dedicate my passion as a licensed professional counselor to create a therapeutic relationship that will cultivate a learning environment to approach these challenges and reach goals of balance and clarity.
We face challenges every day that impact our daily functioning. They can be relationship issues, parenting stress, life transitions, mood regulation and much more. Some we overcome with proud success building our confidence. Others seem impossible to resolve leaving us with a sense of loss or despair. I dedicate my passion as a licensed professional counselor to create a therapeutic relationship that will cultivate a learning environment to approach these challenges and reach goals of balance and clarity.
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SFBT to empower, set goals, and build a positive future.
My specialities include: Children or Teens who struggle with regulating emotions and expressing themselves appropriately, people overwhelmed or stressed by current life transitions whether that be college, post grad, work, moving, etc., individuals struggling with anxiety and/or depression and don’t know where to begin, people who struggle with a positive self-image or self-esteem, and people struggling with substance use or dependence.
SFBT to empower, set goals, and build a positive future.
My specialities include: Children or Teens who struggle with regulating emotions and expressing themselves appropriately, people overwhelmed or stressed by current life transitions whether that be college, post grad, work, moving, etc., individuals struggling with anxiety and/or depression and don’t know where to begin, people who struggle with a positive self-image or self-esteem, and people struggling with substance use or dependence.
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Cathleen Renee Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wesley Chapel, NC 28104
Cathleen currently provides therapy within her private practice in Indian Trail, NC. Cathleen believes that emotional, physical, social, and spiritual health are all important aspects in life. She believes that it is important to treat ourselves with the same compassion and kindness that we treat others. Cathleen uses techniques from CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) as well as solution-focused therapy to assist others with feeling better and living a more balanced life.
Cathleen currently provides therapy within her private practice in Indian Trail, NC. Cathleen believes that emotional, physical, social, and spiritual health are all important aspects in life. She believes that it is important to treat ourselves with the same compassion and kindness that we treat others. Cathleen uses techniques from CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) as well as solution-focused therapy to assist others with feeling better and living a more balanced life.
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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.