Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Clackamas, OR
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Heather Bartlemus
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Clackamas, OR 97015 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize a variety of approaches-cognitive behavioral, solution focused, psychodynamic, and family systems.
Life is complex and struggles are inevitable so cultivating resilience to recover from life’s challenges is essential. Part of my role is to provide that safe and confidential space for authentic connection. I believe positive change is possible with compassion and encouragement. I endeavor to understand your story and help you to improve your overall well-being. I will collaborate with you to find solutions to the challenges you are facing. I tend to help those suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/losses as well as adjusting to major life transitions---relocations, relationship & career changes, & family cycles.
I utilize a variety of approaches-cognitive behavioral, solution focused, psychodynamic, and family systems.
Life is complex and struggles are inevitable so cultivating resilience to recover from life’s challenges is essential. Part of my role is to provide that safe and confidential space for authentic connection. I believe positive change is possible with compassion and encouragement. I endeavor to understand your story and help you to improve your overall well-being. I will collaborate with you to find solutions to the challenges you are facing. I tend to help those suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/losses as well as adjusting to major life transitions---relocations, relationship & career changes, & family cycles.
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Christa Green
Pre-Licensed Professional, CSWA, MSW, QMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clackamas, OR 97015
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that therapy begins with hope. This means that change is possible and you are not stuck. I desire to both help you maintain hope and support the change process. I believe that you are capable, resilient, and worthy. This means that I operate from a strengths-based and solution-focused perspective. While it is helpful to determine the true challenge, we often tend to fixate on problems that we lose sight of the strengths and possible solutions that can help us navigate trials life brings. This also means that I desire to understand and connect with you in a way that helps you see yourself as capable and worthy.
I believe that therapy begins with hope. This means that change is possible and you are not stuck. I desire to both help you maintain hope and support the change process. I believe that you are capable, resilient, and worthy. This means that I operate from a strengths-based and solution-focused perspective. While it is helpful to determine the true challenge, we often tend to fixate on problems that we lose sight of the strengths and possible solutions that can help us navigate trials life brings. This also means that I desire to understand and connect with you in a way that helps you see yourself as capable and worthy.
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My approach to treatment draws on a spectrum of theoretical backgrounds -- Humanistic/Existential, Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic and Family Systems.
Therapy can be a tremendously rewarding and enlightening experience leading to lifelong change. My approach to working with clients is to tailor my interventions to meet their specific needs and to work with them in a collaborative fashion to help them access their own strengths and wisdom.
My first priority is to listen,to understand your perspective and life experience. I will then work with you to help you gain insight into your current challenges. My goal is to address your problems directly, assist you in finding solutions, and get you back into your life as soon as possible.
My approach to treatment draws on a spectrum of theoretical backgrounds -- Humanistic/Existential, Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic and Family Systems.
Therapy can be a tremendously rewarding and enlightening experience leading to lifelong change. My approach to working with clients is to tailor my interventions to meet their specific needs and to work with them in a collaborative fashion to help them access their own strengths and wisdom.
My first priority is to listen,to understand your perspective and life experience. I will then work with you to help you gain insight into your current challenges. My goal is to address your problems directly, assist you in finding solutions, and get you back into your life as soon as possible.
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Valentina Pishchanskaya-Cayanan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CIMHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clackamas, OR 97015 (Online Only)
My toolbox includes talk therapy, mindfulness and somatic approaches, EMDR, CBT, Language of Emotions, strengths based and solution focused approaches as well as inter-generational trauma work.
As your individual therapist, I partner with you as you work through the challenges that may be impacting your life such as trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, family conflict, cultural/ethnic identity and stage of life issues. Together we will explore all aspects of wellness and work through the things that are getting in the way of you building the life you want.
My toolbox includes talk therapy, mindfulness and somatic approaches, EMDR, CBT, Language of Emotions, strengths based and solution focused approaches as well as inter-generational trauma work.
As your individual therapist, I partner with you as you work through the challenges that may be impacting your life such as trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, family conflict, cultural/ethnic identity and stage of life issues. Together we will explore all aspects of wellness and work through the things that are getting in the way of you building the life you want.
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My therapeutic modality includes Strength Based, Solution Focused, Narrative Therapy, Psychoeducation, Psychoanalytical, EMDR, Mindfulness along with a spirituality approach, in a collaborative way to help my clients healing process.
¡Hablo Español! I specialize in working with Latinx, immigrants, and BIPOC clients, but I am open to anyone! I work with adults and children with trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, racial identity, and life transitions. I use a holistic approach to healing using theory based and intuition along with EMDR. I work with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. I understand the Latino culture and beliefs. Understanding these beliefs can be part of the healing process. Healing is a journey which can be achieved with professional help and support. I help my client develop copping skills to reduce stress and achieve their goals.
My therapeutic modality includes Strength Based, Solution Focused, Narrative Therapy, Psychoeducation, Psychoanalytical, EMDR, Mindfulness along with a spirituality approach, in a collaborative way to help my clients healing process.
¡Hablo Español! I specialize in working with Latinx, immigrants, and BIPOC clients, but I am open to anyone! I work with adults and children with trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, racial identity, and life transitions. I use a holistic approach to healing using theory based and intuition along with EMDR. I work with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. I understand the Latino culture and beliefs. Understanding these beliefs can be part of the healing process. Healing is a journey which can be achieved with professional help and support. I help my client develop copping skills to reduce stress and achieve their goals.
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Maureen (Mo) Elizabeth Schrenk
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clackamas, OR 97015 (Online Only)
I specialize in guiding individuals grappling with the impacts of trauma and PTSD. If you're feeling overwhelmed by past experiences, seeking peace and a deeper connection with the present, I am here to support you. Together, we will explore mindfulness practices to manage distress, enhance resilience, and foster a renewed sense of control and well-being. You deserve a life marked not by past pain, but by your courage to move forward. Let's start your journey today.
I specialize in guiding individuals grappling with the impacts of trauma and PTSD. If you're feeling overwhelmed by past experiences, seeking peace and a deeper connection with the present, I am here to support you. Together, we will explore mindfulness practices to manage distress, enhance resilience, and foster a renewed sense of control and well-being. You deserve a life marked not by past pain, but by your courage to move forward. Let's start your journey today.
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Life Discovery Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Clackamas, OR 97015
We are a Christian counseling group that seeks to provide current and effective psychotherapy services from a Biblical perspective. We are highly trained counselors who all hold personal Christian values and principles, integrating these into each session without judgment or forcing anything on our clients. Rather, we want to provide hope and guidance through the struggles our clients present.
We are a Christian counseling group that seeks to provide current and effective psychotherapy services from a Biblical perspective. We are highly trained counselors who all hold personal Christian values and principles, integrating these into each session without judgment or forcing anything on our clients. Rather, we want to provide hope and guidance through the struggles our clients present.
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Teri Beemer LPC, LMHC Licensed Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Clackamas, OR 97015
I provide counseling through confidential video conferencing (TeleHealth) and office based services. Our work together will produce results towards your desired goals. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques which will be tailored to your unique needs, with measurable results.
I provide counseling through confidential video conferencing (TeleHealth) and office based services. Our work together will produce results towards your desired goals. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques which will be tailored to your unique needs, with measurable results.
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Hidden Trails Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CIMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clackamas, OR 97015 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you find yourself struggling to find community, having difficulty managing stress, feeling overwhelmed, scattered, anxious, or burnt out? Perhaps you are a woman who's life looks good on the outside and yet on the inside you feel exhausted or unable to be in touch with your authentic self. You might continue to strive for endless perfection, find yourself feeling frustrated or never feeling 'good enough'; whether it's with your job, your relationship(s), or with yourself.
Do you find yourself struggling to find community, having difficulty managing stress, feeling overwhelmed, scattered, anxious, or burnt out? Perhaps you are a woman who's life looks good on the outside and yet on the inside you feel exhausted or unable to be in touch with your authentic self. You might continue to strive for endless perfection, find yourself feeling frustrated or never feeling 'good enough'; whether it's with your job, your relationship(s), or with yourself.
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Barefoot And Balanced
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Clackamas, OR 97015 (Online Only)
At Barefoot And Balanced, we celebrate diversity and authenticity in a compassionate, supportive environment. Our team of trauma-informed, sex-positive, and gender-inclusive therapists is dedicated to meeting you where you are. Whether you're navigating personal challenges, seeking couple's therapy, or are a gender-expansive young adult, we're here to uplift and guide you toward a life of greater ease and fulfillment. Join us in creating a safe space for healing and growth.
At Barefoot And Balanced, we celebrate diversity and authenticity in a compassionate, supportive environment. Our team of trauma-informed, sex-positive, and gender-inclusive therapists is dedicated to meeting you where you are. Whether you're navigating personal challenges, seeking couple's therapy, or are a gender-expansive young adult, we're here to uplift and guide you toward a life of greater ease and fulfillment. Join us in creating a safe space for healing and growth.
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Theresa Graham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clackamas, OR 97015 (Online Only)
I am currently Accepting New Clients, including OHP. I offer a collaborative compassionate mind-body approach to healing and to reaching personal goals. I specialize in EMDR and Somatic Psychotherapy, mixed with Cognitive Behavioral interventions. I believe healing involves both mind and body as many symptoms of stress, anxiety, trauma and more are experienced in Both mind and body.
I am currently Accepting New Clients, including OHP. I offer a collaborative compassionate mind-body approach to healing and to reaching personal goals. I specialize in EMDR and Somatic Psychotherapy, mixed with Cognitive Behavioral interventions. I believe healing involves both mind and body as many symptoms of stress, anxiety, trauma and more are experienced in Both mind and body.
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Crossing Bridges Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCI
Verified Verified
Clackamas, OR 97015
Crossing Bridges Counseling Center (CBCC) is an outpatient mental health clinic that provides therapy and medications to individuals, families, and couples ages six and older. CBCC works with people who are having mental health challenges (i.e. depression, anxiety, relational difficulties, stress, disruptive behaviors, trauma responses) and strives to provide therapeutic support to assist clients in achieving client identified treatment goals. CBCC's therapists utilize a variety of interventions with their clients and aim to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where their clients can address and achieve their goals.
Crossing Bridges Counseling Center (CBCC) is an outpatient mental health clinic that provides therapy and medications to individuals, families, and couples ages six and older. CBCC works with people who are having mental health challenges (i.e. depression, anxiety, relational difficulties, stress, disruptive behaviors, trauma responses) and strives to provide therapeutic support to assist clients in achieving client identified treatment goals. CBCC's therapists utilize a variety of interventions with their clients and aim to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where their clients can address and achieve their goals.
I have over ten years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have worked with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, parental and family separation, adoption, and complex trauma, among other issues. My experience comes from working in county mental health systems, non-profit systems, and private practice. I have experience working with adolescents experiencing depression and anxiety, complex trauma, conduct disorder, separation from family, adoption, and involvement in the juvenile system. I have worked with adults suffering from addiction to substances, complex trauma, partner/family issues, abuse, domestic violence, depression, and anxiety.
I have over ten years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have worked with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, parental and family separation, adoption, and complex trauma, among other issues. My experience comes from working in county mental health systems, non-profit systems, and private practice. I have experience working with adolescents experiencing depression and anxiety, complex trauma, conduct disorder, separation from family, adoption, and involvement in the juvenile system. I have worked with adults suffering from addiction to substances, complex trauma, partner/family issues, abuse, domestic violence, depression, and anxiety.
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I am currently providing telehealth appointments. Are you seeking therapy for yourself, your child, or marriage? Are you sad? Anxious? Are you worried about your teen? Are you having trouble in a romantic relationship? Have you recently experienced a loss? Whatever you are facing, you don't have to do it alone. I want join you in the process of healing and changing. Together, we will revisit the values that motivate you to pursue change and work to pursue your goals through experiences both in and out of session.
I am currently providing telehealth appointments. Are you seeking therapy for yourself, your child, or marriage? Are you sad? Anxious? Are you worried about your teen? Are you having trouble in a romantic relationship? Have you recently experienced a loss? Whatever you are facing, you don't have to do it alone. I want join you in the process of healing and changing. Together, we will revisit the values that motivate you to pursue change and work to pursue your goals through experiences both in and out of session.
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Wendy Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADCIII, SAP
Verified Verified
Clackamas, OR 97015
I believe most of what people need, lie deep inside of themselves. However, it gets so scattered and splattered we have a hard time connecting the dots! Through a collaborative effort, I am here to help guide you in connecting the dots. And when need be, help bridge the gaps with resources and education to support your mental health goals. Often, people know what they "should" do, but don't or even can't. Together we will find solutions to get out of your own way- for a healthier and happier life.
I believe most of what people need, lie deep inside of themselves. However, it gets so scattered and splattered we have a hard time connecting the dots! Through a collaborative effort, I am here to help guide you in connecting the dots. And when need be, help bridge the gaps with resources and education to support your mental health goals. Often, people know what they "should" do, but don't or even can't. Together we will find solutions to get out of your own way- for a healthier and happier life.
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Zach Lucas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Clackamas, OR 97015
I focus on depression, anxiety, anger, life transitions, burn-out, and marriage/family. I serve adults (18+).
I focus on depression, anxiety, anger, life transitions, burn-out, and marriage/family. I serve adults (18+).
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I create a comfortable environment in my office where people feel safe to share. It is my belief that each of us is unique in our histories and in the strengths that we bring to a situation. Part of the experience of therapy is to identify the strengths and successes we have had in our lives and to discover how these things can impact the current concerns we are facing. Often through the experience of talking with a therapist people are able to figure out how to take the steps that will make their life situation and relationships work better.
I create a comfortable environment in my office where people feel safe to share. It is my belief that each of us is unique in our histories and in the strengths that we bring to a situation. Part of the experience of therapy is to identify the strengths and successes we have had in our lives and to discover how these things can impact the current concerns we are facing. Often through the experience of talking with a therapist people are able to figure out how to take the steps that will make their life situation and relationships work better.
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Wishing Wellness Counseling and Coaching
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clackamas, OR 97015
Email is best, not calls! I work with any age, any need. I work most often with anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, life changes, work-related stress, and chronic pain. I take a very practical approach to helping you find peace and healing with your struggles. This is a safe, non-judgmental place to receive validation, support, feedback, and proactive help. Email is best to reach me, not phone, as phone calls disturb sessions.
Email is best, not calls! I work with any age, any need. I work most often with anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, life changes, work-related stress, and chronic pain. I take a very practical approach to helping you find peace and healing with your struggles. This is a safe, non-judgmental place to receive validation, support, feedback, and proactive help. Email is best to reach me, not phone, as phone calls disturb sessions.
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Jessica Garbutt-Burden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CTMH
Verified Verified
Clackamas, OR 97015 (Online Only)
Philosophy and Approach: I believe that at various times in our lives all individuals, couples, and families need support adjusting to traumas, life changes and the daily stressors we all face. I desire to create a safe relationship where individuals feel that their experiences are understood and accepted. When the therapeutic relationship is built on trust, compassion, understanding, and acceptance, individuals are able to feel supported to make positive changes in their lives.
Philosophy and Approach: I believe that at various times in our lives all individuals, couples, and families need support adjusting to traumas, life changes and the daily stressors we all face. I desire to create a safe relationship where individuals feel that their experiences are understood and accepted. When the therapeutic relationship is built on trust, compassion, understanding, and acceptance, individuals are able to feel supported to make positive changes in their lives.
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Desiree Dawn Stang
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADCIII
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clackamas, OR 97086
Are you looking for counseling for yourself or you teenager? Are you or your teen depressed, anxious or angry? Whether you have experienced something traumatic, or you are struggling with minor issues I want to help. I enjoy helping people with a wide variety of problems including mental health issues, addictions, grief, and relationship problems. I believe that clients are the experts of their own lives. It is my desire as a counselor to join the client as a collaborative team, cooperatively setting and working towards counseling goals.
Are you looking for counseling for yourself or you teenager? Are you or your teen depressed, anxious or angry? Whether you have experienced something traumatic, or you are struggling with minor issues I want to help. I enjoy helping people with a wide variety of problems including mental health issues, addictions, grief, and relationship problems. I believe that clients are the experts of their own lives. It is my desire as a counselor to join the client as a collaborative team, cooperatively setting and working towards counseling 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.