Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Levittown, NY

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Carolyn Lam
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SIFI
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Levittown, NY 11756  (Online Only)
Hi there! The journey of looking for a therapist can be exhausting. I have dedicated my professional career in supporting individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression and trauma. My approach to therapy is to gently challenging you and work towards your goals in therapy. I’m a person-centered therapist who utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused strategies, and mindfulness techniques based on your goals for therapy.
Hi there! The journey of looking for a therapist can be exhausting. I have dedicated my professional career in supporting individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression and trauma. My approach to therapy is to gently challenging you and work towards your goals in therapy. I’m a person-centered therapist who utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused strategies, and mindfulness techniques based on your goals for therapy.
(516) 667-1884 View (516) 667-1884
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Sara Mohamed
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MSEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Levittown, NY 11756
I utilize a variety of different approaches, interventions and techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Solution Focused Therapy, mindfulness, crisis intervention, and more.
I have 3+ years of experience providing therapy to children, adults, groups, couples, and families. I also have experience working with individuals diagnosed with a variety of disorders such as bipolar, borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, OCD, ADHD, ODD, building self esteem and more.
I utilize a variety of different approaches, interventions and techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Solution Focused Therapy, mindfulness, crisis intervention, and more.
I have 3+ years of experience providing therapy to children, adults, groups, couples, and families. I also have experience working with individuals diagnosed with a variety of disorders such as bipolar, borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, OCD, ADHD, ODD, building self esteem and more.
(516) 400-4594 View (516) 400-4594
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Michelle Caluori
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Levittown, NY 11756
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to individuals 18+. My greatest strengths lie in treating Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, and interpersonal stressors.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to individuals 18+. My greatest strengths lie in treating Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, and interpersonal stressors.
(516) 407-7679 View (516) 407-7679
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Kiera Brennan
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Levittown, NY 11756
I am passionate about creating an inviting, judgment-free environment for individuals looking to discuss their unique experiences as well as the obstacles that come with them. My goal as a clinician is to empower those seeking support and uplift individuals by adhering to collaborative, client-centered approaches.
I am passionate about creating an inviting, judgment-free environment for individuals looking to discuss their unique experiences as well as the obstacles that come with them. My goal as a clinician is to empower those seeking support and uplift individuals by adhering to collaborative, client-centered approaches.
(516) 604-3375 View (516) 604-3375
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Lauren Donato
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Levittown, NY 11756  (Online Only)
Do you find yourself overthinking about things that happened in the past? Or worried about something that may happen in the future? Are you dissatisfied with your life? Do you often think about wanting to change, but always get stuck on how to actually do it? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, then you have come to the right place. I can offer you various tools and a different perspective from a neutral and non-judgemental standpoint. Together we can work through any obstacles that may be in the way of having the life you desire.
Do you find yourself overthinking about things that happened in the past? Or worried about something that may happen in the future? Are you dissatisfied with your life? Do you often think about wanting to change, but always get stuck on how to actually do it? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, then you have come to the right place. I can offer you various tools and a different perspective from a neutral and non-judgemental standpoint. Together we can work through any obstacles that may be in the way of having the life you desire.
(516) 550-0617 View (516) 550-0617
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Family and Personal Counseling
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Levittown, NY 11756
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, trauma, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start... and we will answer your call TODAY.
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, trauma, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start... and we will answer your call TODAY.
(631) 459-4617 View (631) 459-4617
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Ann-Marie Sturniolo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Levittown, NY 11756
Everyone struggles occasionally. While it can be hard to ask for help, you deserve to live your best life. I have helped many people resolve the issues that trouble them and go on to happier more productive lives. Let me help you focus on and enhance what is already going well in your world as we resolve those issues that feel like they are holding you back.
Everyone struggles occasionally. While it can be hard to ask for help, you deserve to live your best life. I have helped many people resolve the issues that trouble them and go on to happier more productive lives. Let me help you focus on and enhance what is already going well in your world as we resolve those issues that feel like they are holding you back.
(516) 882-3227 View (516) 882-3227
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Family and Personal Counseling
Counselor, MS, LMHC, ASAC, CCH
Verified Verified
Levittown, NY 11756
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, trauma, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start... and we will answer your call TODAY.
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, trauma, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start... and we will answer your call TODAY.
(516) 613-3448 View (516) 613-3448
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Circle of Life Counseling Services, LCSW, P.C.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWR
Verified Verified
Levittown, NY 11756
My name is Deb Viola and I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker. We are a group of compassionate, caring and professional therapists. We have been assisting individuals and couples in creating a healthier and happier life. We have had success in empowering clients to implement positive change in their lives. Through thoughtful understanding and compassion, we can help you make your desired life a reality. We work with clients to identify conflicts, negative patterns and sources of stress in their lives and help facilitate self-awareness and positive change. ** During these challenging times we offer Telehealth.
My name is Deb Viola and I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker. We are a group of compassionate, caring and professional therapists. We have been assisting individuals and couples in creating a healthier and happier life. We have had success in empowering clients to implement positive change in their lives. Through thoughtful understanding and compassion, we can help you make your desired life a reality. We work with clients to identify conflicts, negative patterns and sources of stress in their lives and help facilitate self-awareness and positive change. ** During these challenging times we offer Telehealth.
(516) 535-0525 View (516) 535-0525
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Reclaim Hope Marriage & Family Therapy Practice
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Levittown, NY 11756
Hi - Margaret Doherty here! Transitions in our lives can bring up a lot of different emotions. Some of these emotions can be conflicting if the transition “should” be happy. My work focuses on individuals and couples as they navigate through these transitions. There are ways to process it, work through it and allow you to show up authentically for yourself and your relationships. Your emotions are valid and your reactions are safety mechanisms learned through your survival of your experiences. My goal is to help you navigate through these changes, learn about yourself and build a meaningful life.
Hi - Margaret Doherty here! Transitions in our lives can bring up a lot of different emotions. Some of these emotions can be conflicting if the transition “should” be happy. My work focuses on individuals and couples as they navigate through these transitions. There are ways to process it, work through it and allow you to show up authentically for yourself and your relationships. Your emotions are valid and your reactions are safety mechanisms learned through your survival of your experiences. My goal is to help you navigate through these changes, learn about yourself and build a meaningful life.
(516) 563-5809 View (516) 563-5809
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Christina Siegel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Levittown, NY 11756  (Online Only)
Creating an unbiased and therapeutic environment is essential in order to fully benefit from treatment. As a bilingual clinical social worker I can also provide therapy to Spanish speaking individuals. The most rewarding aspect of this field is helping others help themselves in working toward becoming their best self. There’s no shame in asking for help. It takes good insight and judgement to know when we need help. It is one of the most beneficial things we can do to ensure we become the best versions of ourselves.
Creating an unbiased and therapeutic environment is essential in order to fully benefit from treatment. As a bilingual clinical social worker I can also provide therapy to Spanish speaking individuals. The most rewarding aspect of this field is helping others help themselves in working toward becoming their best self. There’s no shame in asking for help. It takes good insight and judgement to know when we need help. It is one of the most beneficial things we can do to ensure we become the best versions of ourselves.
(516) 788-8916 View (516) 788-8916
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Margaret A Christy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Levittown, NY 11756
Whether you're struggling with a specific issue or just have the feeling there should be more to life, I can help you explore possibilities for change. My goal is to provide my clients with the knowledge and understanding of how relationships work and how problems can be resolved in the most challenging situations. I believe every person grows from the positive and negative relationships they've been in or are currently in. It is my mission to help clients establish resources and build upon strengths to enhance happiness in every relationship.
Whether you're struggling with a specific issue or just have the feeling there should be more to life, I can help you explore possibilities for change. My goal is to provide my clients with the knowledge and understanding of how relationships work and how problems can be resolved in the most challenging situations. I believe every person grows from the positive and negative relationships they've been in or are currently in. It is my mission to help clients establish resources and build upon strengths to enhance happiness in every relationship.
(516) 219-1750 View (516) 219-1750
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Family and Personal Counseling
Counselor, MS, LMHC, ASAC, CCH
Verified Verified
Levittown, NY 11756
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, trauma, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start... and we will answer your call TODAY.
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, trauma, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start... and we will answer your call TODAY.
(516) 266-2123 View (516) 266-2123
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Magda Zapata
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC
Verified Verified
Levittown, NY 11756  (Online Only)
As a licensed clinical mental health counselor, I am here to work with you to manage and overcome your own challenges in life and be able to help you live your life with a sense of ease and fulfillment.
As a licensed clinical mental health counselor, I am here to work with you to manage and overcome your own challenges in life and be able to help you live your life with a sense of ease and fulfillment.
(516) 262-5482 View (516) 262-5482
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Peggy (Margaret) Sicari
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Levittown, NY 11756
This stress of the last year was unimageable.. But life has a way of presenting us with unexpected or chronic challenges often leaving us feeling anxious, depressed, lonely, confused and frustrated we can't seem to change it. With over 25 years experience I welcome the opportunity for us to work together to help you successfully work through these feelings and bring your life back to where you want it. I have extensive experience working with addiction, both with individuals suffering from this disease and those family or friends impacted by it; relationship problems, and changes in life circumstances.
This stress of the last year was unimageable.. But life has a way of presenting us with unexpected or chronic challenges often leaving us feeling anxious, depressed, lonely, confused and frustrated we can't seem to change it. With over 25 years experience I welcome the opportunity for us to work together to help you successfully work through these feelings and bring your life back to where you want it. I have extensive experience working with addiction, both with individuals suffering from this disease and those family or friends impacted by it; relationship problems, and changes in life circumstances.
(516) 243-8090 View (516) 243-8090
Photo of Ronald Villano - Family and Personal Counseling, LMHC, Counselor
Family and Personal Counseling
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Levittown, NY 11756
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, trauma, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start... and we will answer your call TODAY.
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, trauma, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start... and we will answer your call TODAY.
(516) 774-4316 x3 View (516) 774-4316 x3
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Malinda Hadley
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Levittown, NY 11756  (Online Only)
Are you simply Surviving and want to be Thriving? Are you experiencing anxiety, chronic pains, irritability, depression, or just overall stress? My innate passion is helping others feel connected, valued, heard, and appreciated. I've deepened this passion with professional training to provide over a decade worth of psychotherapy and have experience of over two decades within the field of Behavioral Health and Wellness.
Are you simply Surviving and want to be Thriving? Are you experiencing anxiety, chronic pains, irritability, depression, or just overall stress? My innate passion is helping others feel connected, valued, heard, and appreciated. I've deepened this passion with professional training to provide over a decade worth of psychotherapy and have experience of over two decades within the field of Behavioral Health and Wellness.
(516) 210-4597 View (516) 210-4597
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Nicole Flynn
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Levittown, NY 11756  (Online Only)
Finding a safe and comfortable place where you can truly be yourself without fear of judgement or worry can be a difficult task. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults who have varying mental health diagnosis. I offer a place where my clients can speak their minds and discuss their personal issues and concerns without fear of judgement. My clients will feel understood and validated regardless of what they are going through.
Finding a safe and comfortable place where you can truly be yourself without fear of judgement or worry can be a difficult task. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults who have varying mental health diagnosis. I offer a place where my clients can speak their minds and discuss their personal issues and concerns without fear of judgement. My clients will feel understood and validated regardless of what they are going through.
(631) 518-3344 View (631) 518-3344
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Gail Bronstein DeCina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAP, QS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Levittown, NY 11756  (Online Only)
I understand it is not easy to open up and share your thoughts, feelings and the personal details of your life with someone you are meeting for the first time. I will provide you with a comfortable, non-judgmental space and help you through this important first step. You are not alone; I am here to help! I provide a warm, caring, and safe space for you to be who you need to be and feel heard, supported and understood. I start where you are and help you to feel better about yourself and your life. I believe the therapeutic relationship is based on a foundation of trust, safety and respect.
I understand it is not easy to open up and share your thoughts, feelings and the personal details of your life with someone you are meeting for the first time. I will provide you with a comfortable, non-judgmental space and help you through this important first step. You are not alone; I am here to help! I provide a warm, caring, and safe space for you to be who you need to be and feel heard, supported and understood. I start where you are and help you to feel better about yourself and your life. I believe the therapeutic relationship is based on a foundation of trust, safety and respect.
(954) 540-7415 View (954) 540-7415
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Rosa Guillen Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Levittown, NY 11756  (Online Only)
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have dedicated my career to supporting individuals through some of the most challenging and transformative moments of their lives.I believe that therapy is a collaborative process where both the therapist and the client work together to achieve the client's goals. My approach is rooted in the belief that every individual has the capacity to grow, heal, and transform.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have dedicated my career to supporting individuals through some of the most challenging and transformative moments of their lives.I believe that therapy is a collaborative process where both the therapist and the client work together to achieve the client's goals. My approach is rooted in the belief that every individual has the capacity to grow, heal, and transform.
(929) 930-3877 View (929) 930-3877
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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.