Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Long Beach, NY
Ilana Keehn - Caring Counseling & Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Long Beach, NY 11561
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
My approach is rooted in personalized care, empowering each client to co-create their own treatment plan. With years of experience in individualized, solution-focused therapy, I have successfully worked with clients ranging from young children (as young as five) to adults up to age seventy. My practice supports both individual and family treatments, fostering growth and positive change naturally. After meeting with me, you'll leave with a clear understanding of the path forward: we’ll define achievable goals, outline what your treatment will look like, and establish a solid foundation for ongoing improvement in your life.
My approach is rooted in personalized care, empowering each client to co-create their own treatment plan. With years of experience in individualized, solution-focused therapy, I have successfully worked with clients ranging from young children (as young as five) to adults up to age seventy. My practice supports both individual and family treatments, fostering growth and positive change naturally. After meeting with me, you'll leave with a clear understanding of the path forward: we’ll define achievable goals, outline what your treatment will look like, and establish a solid foundation for ongoing improvement in your life.
Lynn Cukaj
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, NY 11561 (Online Only)
I create a safe and nonjudgmental space where my clients feel at ease to work on their personal journey toward change. Oftentimes, it is what is not being said that becomes the focus of the session. Therefore, I help my clients develop a voice and find a way to effectively express their pain and struggles. I believe anxiety, fear, and pain are often obstacles to an individual’s growth. These emotions, along with one’s unhelpful thoughts and problematic behaviors, can be barriers to change. Therefore, I assist my clients in identifying therapeutic goals that are focused on freeing oneself from these roadblocks and barriers.
I create a safe and nonjudgmental space where my clients feel at ease to work on their personal journey toward change. Oftentimes, it is what is not being said that becomes the focus of the session. Therefore, I help my clients develop a voice and find a way to effectively express their pain and struggles. I believe anxiety, fear, and pain are often obstacles to an individual’s growth. These emotions, along with one’s unhelpful thoughts and problematic behaviors, can be barriers to change. Therefore, I assist my clients in identifying therapeutic goals that are focused on freeing oneself from these roadblocks and barriers.
At Innovative Therapy, our patient promise is to be there for you in your journey to a happier you. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain and move forward to where you want to be in your life. Marriage and family therapists provide individual, couple, family, relational and group therapy. Marriage and Family Therapists assess, treat and implement change in the overall, long-term well-being of individuals, couples, families and other relationships. The traditional emphasis on the individual is expanded to include consideration of the nature and roles of individuals in relation to others.
At Innovative Therapy, our patient promise is to be there for you in your journey to a happier you. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain and move forward to where you want to be in your life. Marriage and family therapists provide individual, couple, family, relational and group therapy. Marriage and Family Therapists assess, treat and implement change in the overall, long-term well-being of individuals, couples, families and other relationships. The traditional emphasis on the individual is expanded to include consideration of the nature and roles of individuals in relation to others.
Linsey K Harrison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Long Beach, NY 11561 (Online Only)
I have over 10 years experience providing individual therapy and crisis intervention. Given my extensive experience in crisis intervention and assessment, I can assist you in formulating a plan for addressing areas that may be causing you distress. At times we may be facing symptoms of anxiety or depression or faced to cope with an array of life’s stressors. Whether you are experiencing difficulty adjusting to new circumstances within your life, ongoing stressors or trying to cope with various symptoms I am here to collaborate with you in finding relief.
I have over 10 years experience providing individual therapy and crisis intervention. Given my extensive experience in crisis intervention and assessment, I can assist you in formulating a plan for addressing areas that may be causing you distress. At times we may be facing symptoms of anxiety or depression or faced to cope with an array of life’s stressors. Whether you are experiencing difficulty adjusting to new circumstances within your life, ongoing stressors or trying to cope with various symptoms I am here to collaborate with you in finding relief.
Sara Berlin, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York and New Jersey. Specializing in working with children, teens, and young adults, as well as providing support for parents, Sara utilizes a warm and non-judgmental approach to help individuals and families overcome life's challenges and foster meaningful growth.
Sara Berlin, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York and New Jersey. Specializing in working with children, teens, and young adults, as well as providing support for parents, Sara utilizes a warm and non-judgmental approach to help individuals and families overcome life's challenges and foster meaningful growth.
Cindy L. Grant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ATR, Psychoa
Verified Verified
Long Beach, NY 11561
My training as an Art Therapist, Social Worker, Psychoanalyst and Life Coach provide me with a unique combination of skills and resources which I use in the service of helping my clients find clarity in life, and achieve their goals. Sometimes we feel angry, sad, frustrated, anxious and unfulfilled without really knowing why. The combination of knowing and understanding our past, in the context of our present life, provides us with an invaluable amount of information we can use to understand and change how we feel and what we do in our lives.
My training as an Art Therapist, Social Worker, Psychoanalyst and Life Coach provide me with a unique combination of skills and resources which I use in the service of helping my clients find clarity in life, and achieve their goals. Sometimes we feel angry, sad, frustrated, anxious and unfulfilled without really knowing why. The combination of knowing and understanding our past, in the context of our present life, provides us with an invaluable amount of information we can use to understand and change how we feel and what we do in our lives.
Life can be difficult at times. Relationship problems, issues at work, financial or parenting concerns, or feeling stuck or dissatisfied with our life circumstances, all can contribute to depression, anxiety or self-medicating and substance abuse. Whether it is getting rid of your fear, understanding why you are so sad, changing patterns of repeated painful relationships, or eliminatining self-destructive behaviors, the happiness you want and deserve is actually within your control. My approach is solution oriented. My style is collaborative. Patients like the fact that I do more than just listen. I raise questions, get them thinking, make suggestions, and engage actively with clients.
Life can be difficult at times. Relationship problems, issues at work, financial or parenting concerns, or feeling stuck or dissatisfied with our life circumstances, all can contribute to depression, anxiety or self-medicating and substance abuse. Whether it is getting rid of your fear, understanding why you are so sad, changing patterns of repeated painful relationships, or eliminatining self-destructive behaviors, the happiness you want and deserve is actually within your control. My approach is solution oriented. My style is collaborative. Patients like the fact that I do more than just listen. I raise questions, get them thinking, make suggestions, and engage actively with clients.
Alexandra Sala
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, NY 11561
Life can present challenges and difficulties working through a variety of transitions, decisions, relationships and traumas. Anxiety and depression is more prevalent now than ever. Whether it is a pattern of difficult relationships, self doubt and low self esteem, self medicating or a dissatisfaction with life circumstances, change and healing is possible. I believe that therapy is a collaborative experience and I work with each client to find a style that works best for them. I do more than just listen. I make observations, offer feedback and engage actively in sessions.
Life can present challenges and difficulties working through a variety of transitions, decisions, relationships and traumas. Anxiety and depression is more prevalent now than ever. Whether it is a pattern of difficult relationships, self doubt and low self esteem, self medicating or a dissatisfaction with life circumstances, change and healing is possible. I believe that therapy is a collaborative experience and I work with each client to find a style that works best for them. I do more than just listen. I make observations, offer feedback and engage actively in sessions.
Andrea C Scott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Long Beach, NY 11561 (Online Only)
As a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of guiding individuals and couples through life’s challenges.
As a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of guiding individuals and couples through life’s challenges.
Marie Marcelin St Louis
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Long Beach, NY 11561 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Marie St. Louis. I have spent most of my life helping people be the best versions of themselves, in one capacity or another. As a licensed counselor, I have several years of professional experience helping adults successfully navigate a variety of mental health challenges (e.g., anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, addiction, loss, relationship conflicts, anger, and other life-controlling issues). I collaborate with clients to develop treatment goals, and explore practical and effective coping strategies to help achieve these goals. This leads to a more robust life that reflects the client's core values.
Hello, my name is Marie St. Louis. I have spent most of my life helping people be the best versions of themselves, in one capacity or another. As a licensed counselor, I have several years of professional experience helping adults successfully navigate a variety of mental health challenges (e.g., anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, addiction, loss, relationship conflicts, anger, and other life-controlling issues). I collaborate with clients to develop treatment goals, and explore practical and effective coping strategies to help achieve these goals. This leads to a more robust life that reflects the client's core values.
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Heal and move forward with the right therapist in a nurturing setting! To get the most out of therapy, it is important to find a professional that is skilled in creating a safe, affirming therapeutic environment. I am trained to treat people of all intersecting identities with a broad range of socio-emotional issues to find their way in life. To help my clients work through impasses and uncover deep personal truths, I position myself as an accepting and empathetic guide to promote healing, help people evolve towards a more stable life and, ultimately, attain fulfillment on their terms.
Heal and move forward with the right therapist in a nurturing setting! To get the most out of therapy, it is important to find a professional that is skilled in creating a safe, affirming therapeutic environment. I am trained to treat people of all intersecting identities with a broad range of socio-emotional issues to find their way in life. To help my clients work through impasses and uncover deep personal truths, I position myself as an accepting and empathetic guide to promote healing, help people evolve towards a more stable life and, ultimately, attain fulfillment on their terms.
Nicole Lee
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC, RYT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Long Beach, NY 11561 (Online Only)
Constant stress and anxiety are overwhelming. They can leave you feeling stuck and in panic. Guilt & frustration develops. Being a mother & communicating with your partner is interrupted. It all leaves you completely exhausted, burnt out and becoming more difficult to remember life without these constraints. It’s time to understand a deeper body mind connection to create your ideal balanced lifestyle and reduce anger, OCD, & intrusive thoughts. Online sessions. Questions? Visit www.NicoleLeeTherapy.com
Constant stress and anxiety are overwhelming. They can leave you feeling stuck and in panic. Guilt & frustration develops. Being a mother & communicating with your partner is interrupted. It all leaves you completely exhausted, burnt out and becoming more difficult to remember life without these constraints. It’s time to understand a deeper body mind connection to create your ideal balanced lifestyle and reduce anger, OCD, & intrusive thoughts. Online sessions. Questions? Visit www.NicoleLeeTherapy.com
Benjamin Turner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CASAC, MSEd
Verified Verified
Long Beach, NY 11561 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC Level 2). I have a Masters of Education in mental health, addictions, and marriage and family therapy. I have worked with families, adolescents and adults for over the 10 years in a variety of settings. I typically utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Family Systems Therapy.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC Level 2). I have a Masters of Education in mental health, addictions, and marriage and family therapy. I have worked with families, adolescents and adults for over the 10 years in a variety of settings. I typically utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Family Systems Therapy.
My specialty is helping people with relationship problems. Whether you struggle with dependency, distance, fear of being alone, or difficulty setting boundaries and communicating, I can help you break the cycle and build healthy relationships. Issues like low self-esteem, lack of confidence, and trouble embracing your true self often underlie these problems. Together, we can uncover the core issues, recognize your strengths, develop confidence, and reconnect with your values. I also support those overwhelmed by overthinking, social anxiety, sadness, depression, and perfectionism, guiding you toward empowerment, growth and happiness.
My specialty is helping people with relationship problems. Whether you struggle with dependency, distance, fear of being alone, or difficulty setting boundaries and communicating, I can help you break the cycle and build healthy relationships. Issues like low self-esteem, lack of confidence, and trouble embracing your true self often underlie these problems. Together, we can uncover the core issues, recognize your strengths, develop confidence, and reconnect with your values. I also support those overwhelmed by overthinking, social anxiety, sadness, depression, and perfectionism, guiding you toward empowerment, growth and happiness.
Elena Catherine Montemurro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Long Beach, NY 11561
People choose therapy for many reasons such as relationship problems, stress connected to life transitions or feeling stuck or dissatisfied with life circumstances. As a licensed therapist I believe that no one should have to endure pain and suffering alone. Therapy can lead to evolution and growth in all areas of life such as improved self esteem and relationships with others. My style is collaborative and my clients like the fact that I do more than just listen. I raise questions, get them thinking, make suggestions, and engage actively.
People choose therapy for many reasons such as relationship problems, stress connected to life transitions or feeling stuck or dissatisfied with life circumstances. As a licensed therapist I believe that no one should have to endure pain and suffering alone. Therapy can lead to evolution and growth in all areas of life such as improved self esteem and relationships with others. My style is collaborative and my clients like the fact that I do more than just listen. I raise questions, get them thinking, make suggestions, and engage actively.
Throughout my career and life experiences I have assisted clients and others I've engaged with challenges with depression, anxiety, self-esteem related challenges, as well as with diagnoses that include Bipolar, Major Depressive, Schizoaffective, Schizophrenia, General Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, and challenges triggered by daily life including financially triggered, family triggered, relationship triggered, and employment related. Additionally, I am a certified Career Development Facilitator, which allows me to assist clients with career issues and the psychological challenges that may be related.
Throughout my career and life experiences I have assisted clients and others I've engaged with challenges with depression, anxiety, self-esteem related challenges, as well as with diagnoses that include Bipolar, Major Depressive, Schizoaffective, Schizophrenia, General Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, and challenges triggered by daily life including financially triggered, family triggered, relationship triggered, and employment related. Additionally, I am a certified Career Development Facilitator, which allows me to assist clients with career issues and the psychological challenges that may be related.
With over 35 years of experience in working in mental health with adults,adolescents,children, families and couples, I employ a whole person approach, including physical health, sleep hygiene, school and work performance, personal growth and interpersonal relationships to address behavioral and emotional well-being.
With over 35 years of experience in working in mental health with adults,adolescents,children, families and couples, I employ a whole person approach, including physical health, sleep hygiene, school and work performance, personal growth and interpersonal relationships to address behavioral and emotional well-being.
Join me on a journey of self-exploration, understanding, and growth through a holistic lens. While providing an empathetic and nonjudgmental environment, I will work alongside you to create greater self-awareness and develop healthy ways to navigate life. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, depression, trauma, grief, alcohol & substance use, and people-pleasing tendencies. Whatever you are going through, I am here to help support, guide, and empower you in leading a more genuine and fulfilling life.
Join me on a journey of self-exploration, understanding, and growth through a holistic lens. While providing an empathetic and nonjudgmental environment, I will work alongside you to create greater self-awareness and develop healthy ways to navigate life. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, depression, trauma, grief, alcohol & substance use, and people-pleasing tendencies. Whatever you are going through, I am here to help support, guide, and empower you in leading a more genuine and fulfilling life.
Diana Hajjar-Grossman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, NY 11561
Do you feel challenged or stuck? Are you overwhelmed with life stresses? Do you yearn for a better relationship with your partner or family? You have probably tried working out these problems yourself, but let me help you and your loved ones meet life's challenges and create meaningful relationships. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I believe that trust, understanding and acceptance help create a safe and secure therapy environment. Together we will work to build on your strengths and create attainable therapeutic goals.
Do you feel challenged or stuck? Are you overwhelmed with life stresses? Do you yearn for a better relationship with your partner or family? You have probably tried working out these problems yourself, but let me help you and your loved ones meet life's challenges and create meaningful relationships. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I believe that trust, understanding and acceptance help create a safe and secure therapy environment. Together we will work to build on your strengths and create attainable therapeutic goals.
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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.