Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in New York, NY

Therapy can teach how to handle life obstacles in a healing, healthy way. I understand it can be scary, daunting, and overwhelming to start this journey. It can be easy to isolate yourself, to shove down the pain, or think you can’t be helped. No matter what your struggle is, you don’t have to go through it alone. Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, OCD, trauma, addiction, grief and loss. As your therapist, I aim to help you feel heard, validated, and empowered.

I specialize working with individuals and couples of color helping with depression, anxiety, overcoming trauma, colorism, impacts of racism, uprooting cultural disparities and relationship challenges. I aim to teach or rebuild positive communication and conflict resolution skills. I also aim use evidence based interventions such as Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Techniques with an Afrocentric worldview. I have a direct approach as well as value rapport building to empower my clients to adjust their thoughts feelings and behaviors. I hold clients accountable to their goals and expectations they set for themselves.

I am a LCSW & CASAC Level 2 with 17 years of experience doing clinical work with individuals and couples. I have worked with clients who experience sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, mental health concerns, trauma, chronic health conditions and addictions. I specialize in sex therapy with diverse clients seeking to increase intimacy, confidence and improve communication about sex. I offer sex positive therapy to people with various sexual identities and orientations, who are monogamous, ENM/CNM, in plural relationships, have kinks and non-traditional lifestyles. Therapy can be short or long term focusing on holistic wellness.

Are you trapped in a cycle of stress and responsibility, struggling to find time and space for you? Caregiver burnout, chronic stress, symptoms of anxiety and depression and effects of past trauma can keep you stuck, even when you know something needs to change. If you struggle to put yourself first, it can be challenging to make a shift on your own. The good news is, you don't have to do it alone. By seeking help, you’ve already taken the first step toward healing. Take the next one by booking a free consultation. During this meeting, we’ll connect, explore your needs, and see how my therapeutic approach can benefit you on

Welcome! I am a Marriage and Family Therapist here at Phoenix Marriage & Family Therapy. My education and experiences have built up my psychological, collaborative, and leadership skills. My services include trauma, emotional wellness, self-care, depression, anxiety, family conflict, and much more servicing BIPOC, all religions and backgrounds, ages 5 to 95. I am determined to end the generational stigmas against going to therapy, especially in the BIPOC and African communities.

Gavrielle Canter is a Licensed Master Social Worker and a member of the clinical team at Rappore, a therapy services and medication management practice based in Manhattan, New York. Gavrielle values the therapeutic relationship with her clients from day one through creating a safe space that feels warm, inviting, supportive, and most of all judgment free in order to achieve the client's goals and foster healing and insight. One of Gavrielle’s priorities is to let the client know they are not alone and to develop the coping skills to encounter the challenges throughout life.

I believe that the foundation of a strong Marriage and family begins with healthy communication and understanding. Through our counseling sessions, I help families develop effective communication skills, build deeper spiritual connections, and work through any conflicts or challenges that may arise. As a Christian Counselor specializing in Marriage and family, I can empathize with most people when dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, ADD, ADHD, OCD, and bipolar disorders.

I specialize in addressing low self-esteem and negative body image. Throughout the course of treatment, we will work together to identify the contributing factors and take the steps to overcome it. I seek to provide support for clients who struggle with managing stress, anxiety, and depression. Life transitions can be difficult, and my job is to provide guidance in identifying roadblocks and finding the best way to remove them. If you are looking to obtain assistance in managing relationships or struggle with conflict resolution, we will analyze the problem and establish a course of action.

I specialize in solution-focused therapy. Through the lens of Person-centered psychology, I collaborate with clients to identify what would make the most difference in the area that they want to work on. Each counseling session is directive and intentional in moving clients toward accomplishing their goals for therapy. I work mainly within the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy framework, with systems and conflict perspectives as my theoretical base. I have a speciality in child and family therapy with an acute focus on child, parent and couple-work. Please visit our website at www.crpartnership.org for more information.

Dr. Canfield provides a wide spectrum of therapy, consultation & personal and career coaching to individuals seeking to develop a plan for goal achievement. Dr. Canfield assists clients in identifying any circumstances - personal or professional - that may be interfering with goal achievement. The emphasis of Dr. Canfield's clinical work is in the use of cognitive behavioral and solution focused psychology. The focus of her work with individuals and groups is collaborative, practical, and grounded in common sense. Dr. Canfield's clients benefit from her healthful, balanced approach to optimistic living.

Feeling overwhelmed? Struggling? Not really sure why? Having intrusive thoughts or OCD? Sometimes, we all need a helping hand. At certain points in our lives, we could all benefit from the support and guidance of a therapist. I prefer to work with clients motivated for change. Using collaboration, we will work together to identify goals and the best course of treatment to help you lead a more satisfying, joyful life. Whether you are dealing with everyday stress or significant life transitions, I can provide you with tools to overcome the obstacles to your happiness.

Recognizing the important of our holistic wellness including our mental, emotional, spiritual and physical health is an impactful and admirable undertaking. Utilizing a mindfulness, strengths-based and solution focused approach, I work with folks from as young as age 5 through adulthood to process emotional reactions, identify their roots and plan for management and implementation of healthy and effective coping skills. In individual, couple or family settings, we will work together to identify needs and expand on strengths to best support you and your network of support, meeting those needs and allowing for relief.

It's one of the most disheartening experiences to sit with a therapist who doesn't understand you or your lived experience. Somehow you wind up talking in circles, never getting to the root or the heart of the issue, never finding resolution or feeling better. I am here to listen, to care & to hear that essence beneath your words which language can't always capture. I am here to help you see what you may not be seeing clearly. I am here to help you connect to your body & feel your wholeness. Hi, my name is Vee. I’m a Holistic Psychotherapist & it'd be my joy to support you in reaching your mind-body-spirit-soul & relationship goals!

Stefanie Vitale is a licensed clinical social worker. Stefanie has been treating patients since 2006 and brings a wealth of experience in the mental health field to her practice. She helps patients with upsets or interferences in their daily functioning and emotional health by providing a safe space to process, discuss, and learn new techniques to work through these issues. She aims to foster healing, rebuilding, and triumph so her patients can reach their goals. Patients can count on Stefanie to be warm, realistic, empathetic, and non-judgmental as they process their concerns during sessions.

Change IS possible. Learn to stop judging yourself for having negative feelings or repeating non-working patterns. Gain new insights and access proven tools that empower you to better navigate life’s challenges with less distress and more satisfaction. Good therapeutic work can affect positive change in your life. I have the training, experience, personality, and passion to positively partner with you on the journey to create your best life.

Have you wondered whether you would benefit from in-person therapy? I offer a phone consultation to answer any questions you may have. I can assist you in resolving challenges and becoming your own therapist by teaching you how to overcome obstacles to succeed. I am skilled at helping high-functioning adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, career issues, addiction issues, academic issues, and goal attainment. My approach is solution-focused. Sessions are tailored to your specific needs. I am approachable and genuine. My clients usually see reduced symptoms and improved well-being early on in treatment.

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey towards improved emotional well-being? As a board-certified bilingual therapist, I've dedicated over a decade to nurturing emotional health. Taking the courageous step towards therapy is a profound act of self-care, and I'm committed to providing you with a safe space where you can openly explore your thoughts and emotions. Together, we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth while providing you with valuable insights that will enable you to make lasting changes.

I believe that positive reinforcement and approach in life can help people with individual and interpersonal challenges. I specialize in Marriage and Family therapy, couples counseling, anxiety, depression and anger management. I am a clinical fellow of The American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, where I expand my professional expertise (in addition to my clinical work) to optimize therapeutic services provided to my patients.

My clients want to improve mood, self-esteem, relationships, sleeping habits, etc., and come to realize that something happens within the client/therapist relationship that does not happen alone. My typical client shows improvement within a few months, and then eventually meets with me less frequently (for 'tune-ups'). And, my clients sometimes return to sessions with me after leaving therapy, if things begin to go awry.