Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Garden City, NY
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Lindsay Weber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Garden City, NY 11530
I’m Lindsay Weber, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a passion for helping anxious millennials and adolescents who are navigating the challenges of chronic illness. My mission is to empower you by providing therapy that is as unique as you are, creating a supportive environment to work on your goals. Specializing in working with millennials dealing with anxiety, chronic illness, depression, life transitions, and body image issues, I understand the complex interplay between mental health and chronic conditions. My approach is compassionate and client-centered, ensuring that you feel heard, understood, and valued.
I’m Lindsay Weber, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a passion for helping anxious millennials and adolescents who are navigating the challenges of chronic illness. My mission is to empower you by providing therapy that is as unique as you are, creating a supportive environment to work on your goals. Specializing in working with millennials dealing with anxiety, chronic illness, depression, life transitions, and body image issues, I understand the complex interplay between mental health and chronic conditions. My approach is compassionate and client-centered, ensuring that you feel heard, understood, and valued.
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I utilize various treatment techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solution Focused Therapy and Eclectic Therapy.
You deserve to live a happier and healthier life. Together, we can begin to understand your situation, and then create a plan that will address the issues that are causing you stress. Do you feel overwhelmed with issues that are unmanageable to deal with? Are you unsure about how to achieve your goals? Therapy is a powerful tool utilized to help resolve the problems you are experiencing. It strengthens our coping tools and our sense of self. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, compulsions/addictions, relationship issues, self-esteem, and developing action plans to address goal setting.
I utilize various treatment techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solution Focused Therapy and Eclectic Therapy.
You deserve to live a happier and healthier life. Together, we can begin to understand your situation, and then create a plan that will address the issues that are causing you stress. Do you feel overwhelmed with issues that are unmanageable to deal with? Are you unsure about how to achieve your goals? Therapy is a powerful tool utilized to help resolve the problems you are experiencing. It strengthens our coping tools and our sense of self. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, compulsions/addictions, relationship issues, self-esteem, and developing action plans to address goal setting.
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Some of the therapeutic approaches that I utilize are Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Crisis Intervention.
Helping change lives is one of the greatest privileges in life. I am a fully licensed clinical mental health counselor providing psychotherapy services. I can assist with those struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, negative thoughts, illness, loss and letting go of old patterns to promote a healthier lifestyle.
Some of the therapeutic approaches that I utilize are Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Crisis Intervention.
Helping change lives is one of the greatest privileges in life. I am a fully licensed clinical mental health counselor providing psychotherapy services. I can assist with those struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, negative thoughts, illness, loss and letting go of old patterns to promote a healthier lifestyle.
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At United Marriage and Family Therapy, I specialize in working with couples, families, and individuals assisting them to succeed at their relationships and life in general. I provide services to high functioning clients from a place of positivity, strength, humor and solution focused energy. My approach is stemmed from the belief that we all have the power to live our best and most authentic life if we can face the world with a true understanding of ourselves, how we process information, how we get in our own way of success and/or personal happiness, and why we make the choices we do.
At United Marriage and Family Therapy, I specialize in working with couples, families, and individuals assisting them to succeed at their relationships and life in general. I provide services to high functioning clients from a place of positivity, strength, humor and solution focused energy. My approach is stemmed from the belief that we all have the power to live our best and most authentic life if we can face the world with a true understanding of ourselves, how we process information, how we get in our own way of success and/or personal happiness, and why we make the choices we do.
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Deluge International, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-R, CPC, ELI-MP
Verified Verified
Garden City, NY 11530 (Online Only)
I work with individuals who are at the beginning stages of recognizing their own strength.If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
I work with individuals who are at the beginning stages of recognizing their own strength.If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
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Sally Ann Rizzuto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garden City, NY 11530
I collaborate with my clients to determine which method of treatment is best for them and offer brief, solution focused therapy or less time constrained analytical therapy.
Have you been contemplating seeing a therapist but are not sure it is for you or would be helpful? There are many reasons a person may seek therapy. People usually seek therapy because they are unhappy or dissatisfied with their life and want or need change. Mental health issues, addictions to chemicals or unhealthy lifestyles, family or relationship issues or a general discontent with your life and the choices that are not working anymore are some of the reasons to seek treatment. Therapy is also a perfect addition to a wellness or self improvement and/or self exploration practice.
I collaborate with my clients to determine which method of treatment is best for them and offer brief, solution focused therapy or less time constrained analytical therapy.
Have you been contemplating seeing a therapist but are not sure it is for you or would be helpful? There are many reasons a person may seek therapy. People usually seek therapy because they are unhappy or dissatisfied with their life and want or need change. Mental health issues, addictions to chemicals or unhealthy lifestyles, family or relationship issues or a general discontent with your life and the choices that are not working anymore are some of the reasons to seek treatment. Therapy is also a perfect addition to a wellness or self improvement and/or self exploration practice.
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Lisa Brown-Eisel, LCSW, P.C.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PC, IE, Counsel
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garden City, NY 11530
I am an Intuitive Eating Counselor and I use CBT, DBT, Mindfulness and Solution Focused techniques in assisting my clients to feel their best.
Your willingness to change your thoughts may lead to the HOPE not yet considered. Life might feel overwhelming at times but our work together will promote peace, healing and a positive mindset to assist you along your growth journey. You do not have to do any of this alone, I am here to help! I am an interactive therapist specializing in helping my clients to trust their ability to succeed in developing positive mental health by discovering new thoughts, behaviors and opportunities leading to a healthier and happier life including liking yourself!
I am an Intuitive Eating Counselor and I use CBT, DBT, Mindfulness and Solution Focused techniques in assisting my clients to feel their best.
Your willingness to change your thoughts may lead to the HOPE not yet considered. Life might feel overwhelming at times but our work together will promote peace, healing and a positive mindset to assist you along your growth journey. You do not have to do any of this alone, I am here to help! I am an interactive therapist specializing in helping my clients to trust their ability to succeed in developing positive mental health by discovering new thoughts, behaviors and opportunities leading to a healthier and happier life including liking yourself!
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My style and beliefs are to create a safe environment within which individuals, couples, and families can explore their issues and challenges. I do this using brief solution focused therapy embedded in a narrative view. This means that I assist people in seeing their lives in more healthy ways as they overcome the challenges in their lives. This occurs in an atmosphere of empowerment and growth.
My style and beliefs are to create a safe environment within which individuals, couples, and families can explore their issues and challenges. I do this using brief solution focused therapy embedded in a narrative view. This means that I assist people in seeing their lives in more healthy ways as they overcome the challenges in their lives. This occurs in an atmosphere of empowerment and growth.
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Patricia Jensen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP, PC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garden City, NY 11599
We all desire happiness, fulfillment and peace - but how do we get there when we feel like we have so little control over our situations? Healthy individuals and relationships are the cornerstone of our well-being, however, at times we all feel like we have lost control or are overwhelmed by challenges and changes in our lives. As a Marriage and Family Therapist I will help you recognize and change ineffective, repetitive or destructive patterns of thoughts, communication and behavior in a safe, supervised atmosphere. Together we will focus on strengths, healthy interactions, goals and solutions to achieve positive changes in your life and relationships.
We all desire happiness, fulfillment and peace - but how do we get there when we feel like we have so little control over our situations? Healthy individuals and relationships are the cornerstone of our well-being, however, at times we all feel like we have lost control or are overwhelmed by challenges and changes in our lives. As a Marriage and Family Therapist I will help you recognize and change ineffective, repetitive or destructive patterns of thoughts, communication and behavior in a safe, supervised atmosphere. Together we will focus on strengths, healthy interactions, goals and solutions to achieve positive changes in your life and relationships.
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Dr. Christine Romano
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, EMDR, CST
Verified Verified
20 Endorsed
Garden City, NY 11530 (Online Only)
My unparalleled background in counseling, education, supervision, and research will help you through techniques that are emotionally guiding, culturally sensitive, strengths based, motivational, and solution focused.
Wellness, sex, and relationships play a vital role in our everyday lives so let's work together to achieve your individual goals and relationship satisfaction. My dedication and passion for guiding clients and supervisees is unmatched as I not only help you survive, but thrive. My treatment and supervision specializations include trauma, anxiety, sex and intimacy, sexual dysfunctions, sexuality exploration, gender diversity, and relationships. My experience in counselor education, counseling supervision, and research supports counselors-in-training seeking personal growth, multicultural competency, and professional development.
My unparalleled background in counseling, education, supervision, and research will help you through techniques that are emotionally guiding, culturally sensitive, strengths based, motivational, and solution focused.
Wellness, sex, and relationships play a vital role in our everyday lives so let's work together to achieve your individual goals and relationship satisfaction. My dedication and passion for guiding clients and supervisees is unmatched as I not only help you survive, but thrive. My treatment and supervision specializations include trauma, anxiety, sex and intimacy, sexual dysfunctions, sexuality exploration, gender diversity, and relationships. My experience in counselor education, counseling supervision, and research supports counselors-in-training seeking personal growth, multicultural competency, and professional development.
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Ilana Keehn - Caring Counseling & Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Garden City, NY 11530
Over 20 years of experience helping adults, adolescents and children overcome obstacles to greater happiness and success. I am both empathetic as well as solution -focused in my approach and can help facilitate a more productive, positive approach to problem-solving. To book now, click on the "website" button or copy & paste: shorturl.at/mrwHW
Over 20 years of experience helping adults, adolescents and children overcome obstacles to greater happiness and success. I am both empathetic as well as solution -focused in my approach and can help facilitate a more productive, positive approach to problem-solving. To book now, click on the "website" button or copy & paste: shorturl.at/mrwHW
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Dr. Alicia Poliard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CFLE
Verified Verified
Garden City, NY 11530 (Online Only)
Life can be difficult. Whether dealing with relationship conflict, life transitions, grief, loss or parenting issues, the challenges of life can take a toll on our sense of well-being. If you are feeling hopeless, finding it hard to let go, or simply need a place to heal, you have come to the right place. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have worked extensively with individuals, couples, and families of diverse backgrounds, utilizing a therapeutic approach that is safe, supportive, non-judgmental, and solution focused. I offer therapy sessions that are confidential and tailored to fit your needs.
Life can be difficult. Whether dealing with relationship conflict, life transitions, grief, loss or parenting issues, the challenges of life can take a toll on our sense of well-being. If you are feeling hopeless, finding it hard to let go, or simply need a place to heal, you have come to the right place. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have worked extensively with individuals, couples, and families of diverse backgrounds, utilizing a therapeutic approach that is safe, supportive, non-judgmental, and solution focused. I offer therapy sessions that are confidential and tailored to fit your needs.
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Valerie Graf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garden City, NY 11530
Valerie Graf, LMSW, has dedicated most of her professional career to supporting individuals and couples across various life stages (ages 5 and up). She specializes in treating Anxiety, Trauma, Relationship Issues, Phobias, Identity Issues, Job Coaching, Autism, ADHD, OCD, LGBTQIA+ Care, and Peak Performance.
Valerie Graf, LMSW, has dedicated most of her professional career to supporting individuals and couples across various life stages (ages 5 and up). She specializes in treating Anxiety, Trauma, Relationship Issues, Phobias, Identity Issues, Job Coaching, Autism, ADHD, OCD, LGBTQIA+ Care, and Peak Performance.
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Dr. Mary E Rzeszut
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Garden City, NY 11530 (Online Only)
Skilled in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Mind/Body Medicine for treatment of anxiety, depression, chronic pain and stress from illness.
Many of life's stressors can interfere in the ability to maintain emotional and physical well being. My practice is client centered so we will work on the issues most important to you and develop goals, and treatment plans of therapy or coaching together, to help you live your best life. I work with individuals, couples and families in many areas including life transitions, work related stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and chronic disease. I have over 17 years of experience as a therapist and as well as medical social work experience with a deep understanding of the mind body connection.
Skilled in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Mind/Body Medicine for treatment of anxiety, depression, chronic pain and stress from illness.
Many of life's stressors can interfere in the ability to maintain emotional and physical well being. My practice is client centered so we will work on the issues most important to you and develop goals, and treatment plans of therapy or coaching together, to help you live your best life. I work with individuals, couples and families in many areas including life transitions, work related stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and chronic disease. I have over 17 years of experience as a therapist and as well as medical social work experience with a deep understanding of the mind body connection.
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Welcome! I am a licensed clinical social worker who has worked in a variety of settings with children, adolescents and adults with an array of needs. This has provided me the opportunity to hone my craft gaining experience with individuals from all walks of life. Regardless of setting, each individual is unique. I strive to create a safe space for my clients to feel free to be themselves. Asking for help can sometimes feel overwhelming. My approach is warm and non-judgmental. My down-to-earth nature is often what clients are drawn to. I would love the opportunity to assist you on your journey of growth and healing.
Welcome! I am a licensed clinical social worker who has worked in a variety of settings with children, adolescents and adults with an array of needs. This has provided me the opportunity to hone my craft gaining experience with individuals from all walks of life. Regardless of setting, each individual is unique. I strive to create a safe space for my clients to feel free to be themselves. Asking for help can sometimes feel overwhelming. My approach is warm and non-judgmental. My down-to-earth nature is often what clients are drawn to. I would love the opportunity to assist you on your journey of growth and healing.
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As a psychologist specializing in children, adolescents, and young adults, my mission is to help clients who are experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges to effectively manage their anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and increase self-control in those with oppositional and impulsive tendencies. I can help clients enhance their social skills to navigate peer and interpersonal relationships better and replace maladaptive coping mechanisms with effective coping strategies. I support clients in overcoming school-related issues and address and mediate family conflicts. www.mythrivingchild.com
As a psychologist specializing in children, adolescents, and young adults, my mission is to help clients who are experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges to effectively manage their anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and increase self-control in those with oppositional and impulsive tendencies. I can help clients enhance their social skills to navigate peer and interpersonal relationships better and replace maladaptive coping mechanisms with effective coping strategies. I support clients in overcoming school-related issues and address and mediate family conflicts. www.mythrivingchild.com
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Mental health counseling demands a level of professionalism and a great deal of dedication. Integrity, genuineness, and a passion for the field of mental health are some of the assets I possess which will allow me to help you achieve your therapeutic goals. I am dedicated to understanding your concerns and identifying a safe way to navigate through them. You will be validated and heard and together we will establish an individualized and collaborative plan that works for you. I utilize a person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and eclectic approach that will cater to your individual needs.
Mental health counseling demands a level of professionalism and a great deal of dedication. Integrity, genuineness, and a passion for the field of mental health are some of the assets I possess which will allow me to help you achieve your therapeutic goals. I am dedicated to understanding your concerns and identifying a safe way to navigate through them. You will be validated and heard and together we will establish an individualized and collaborative plan that works for you. I utilize a person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and eclectic approach that will cater to your individual needs.
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Nassau Wellness: Couples Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Garden City, NY 11530
Nassau Wellness offers high-quality individual, couples, and family therapy. We provide caring and compassionate support to help our clients identify and achieve the changes important to them. Our practice focuses on empowering our clients to succeed by working collaboratively and developing long-lasting coping skills.
Nassau Wellness offers high-quality individual, couples, and family therapy. We provide caring and compassionate support to help our clients identify and achieve the changes important to them. Our practice focuses on empowering our clients to succeed by working collaboratively and developing long-lasting coping skills.
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Compassion is one key used in treating children and adolescents with anxiety, depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other difficulties together with their parents. In addition to guiding children to strategies to manage adversity, I teach parents how to reinforce these tactics at home between sessions. With this method, children improve quicker than they would with just one hour per week of treatment.
Compassion is one key used in treating children and adolescents with anxiety, depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other difficulties together with their parents. In addition to guiding children to strategies to manage adversity, I teach parents how to reinforce these tactics at home between sessions. With this method, children improve quicker than they would with just one hour per week of treatment.
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Working with adolescents and young adults has always been my passion. As a former school counselor, I use my knowledge of the school system in conjunction with cognitive behavioral therapy to guide teens throughout their educational experience. With specializations in ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and LGBTQ, I work closely with each individual client to determine goals and create a realistic long-term plan.
Working with adolescents and young adults has always been my passion. As a former school counselor, I use my knowledge of the school system in conjunction with cognitive behavioral therapy to guide teens throughout their educational experience. With specializations in ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and LGBTQ, I work closely with each individual client to determine goals and create a realistic long-term plan.
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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.