Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in North Ogden, UT
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Christopher Johnston
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
North Ogden, UT 84414
One of the greatest ways to show strength is to reach out for support! I would love to help guide you through your challenges (and successes) by discovering, and utilizing, your own strengths. GROUPS: teens, adults facing life/career transitions, couples yearning for greater unity, older adults desiring a deeper sense of purpose, people of all faiths, and the LGBTQ+ community. AREAS: anxiety, depression, self-worth, positive voice, resilience, faith exploration, and preferred future. EXTRA: I have a wonderful wife and four amazing children. I enjoy time with family, music, and film production. I was born and raised in Lake Tahoe.
One of the greatest ways to show strength is to reach out for support! I would love to help guide you through your challenges (and successes) by discovering, and utilizing, your own strengths. GROUPS: teens, adults facing life/career transitions, couples yearning for greater unity, older adults desiring a deeper sense of purpose, people of all faiths, and the LGBTQ+ community. AREAS: anxiety, depression, self-worth, positive voice, resilience, faith exploration, and preferred future. EXTRA: I have a wonderful wife and four amazing children. I enjoy time with family, music, and film production. I was born and raised in Lake Tahoe.
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Jordyn J. Barrett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Ogden, UT 84414
Feeling stuck? Hopeless? Like things aren’t changing? Wondering if your relationship with your spouse or partner will ever improve or if you will just continue in the same cyclical patterns? You might be feeling lonelier than ever as you wrestle with these questions quietly in your heart. You wonder who you can talk to as everyone around you seems to be biased in someway. You know you need a space to think your own thoughts and figure this out for yourself. Or perhaps you struggle with crippling anxiety that has lead to some avoidant behaviors. Either way, you know you want to regain your confidence and feel better.
Feeling stuck? Hopeless? Like things aren’t changing? Wondering if your relationship with your spouse or partner will ever improve or if you will just continue in the same cyclical patterns? You might be feeling lonelier than ever as you wrestle with these questions quietly in your heart. You wonder who you can talk to as everyone around you seems to be biased in someway. You know you need a space to think your own thoughts and figure this out for yourself. Or perhaps you struggle with crippling anxiety that has lead to some avoidant behaviors. Either way, you know you want to regain your confidence and feel better.
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Candice Jane Child-Illum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
North Ogden, UT 84414
Life is hard. Three simple words that are at the root of why people seek out therapists. I believe that the vast majority of people are doing the best they can in life. When our thoughts, words and actions aren’t in sync with our values or expectations of ourselves, that can lead to depression, anxiety and other distressing emotions. Sometimes we find ourselves in deep distress due to the actions of others. I find great joy in helping others sort through that complex tangle of emotions, thoughts and behaviors in order to come to a resolution–to figure out how to move forward in a manner that brings them peace.
Life is hard. Three simple words that are at the root of why people seek out therapists. I believe that the vast majority of people are doing the best they can in life. When our thoughts, words and actions aren’t in sync with our values or expectations of ourselves, that can lead to depression, anxiety and other distressing emotions. Sometimes we find ourselves in deep distress due to the actions of others. I find great joy in helping others sort through that complex tangle of emotions, thoughts and behaviors in order to come to a resolution–to figure out how to move forward in a manner that brings them peace.
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Hi, I'm Gina Shuster and I am a licensed mental health therapist in Utah and Michigan. I am passionate about helping you on your journey to better mental health and wellness. I believe that therapy is about helping you achieve the goals that you set for yourself. I desire to walk alongside you and guide you along the path to becoming the person you want to be. My job is not to "fix" you, you are not broken. My job is to help you tap into the skills you have inside you so that you can recognize and experience your wholeness.
Hi, I'm Gina Shuster and I am a licensed mental health therapist in Utah and Michigan. I am passionate about helping you on your journey to better mental health and wellness. I believe that therapy is about helping you achieve the goals that you set for yourself. I desire to walk alongside you and guide you along the path to becoming the person you want to be. My job is not to "fix" you, you are not broken. My job is to help you tap into the skills you have inside you so that you can recognize and experience your wholeness.
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Douglas R Clawson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
North Ogden, UT 84414
Waitlist for new clients
"It ain't how hard you can hit, it's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward." Sometimes life hits us hard and drops us in a place where we need a helping hand. I've been a mental health provider in Colorado and Utah, thus adding diversity to my practice. If you find yourself in a place where you need a helping hand, please call me.
"It ain't how hard you can hit, it's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward." Sometimes life hits us hard and drops us in a place where we need a helping hand. I've been a mental health provider in Colorado and Utah, thus adding diversity to my practice. If you find yourself in a place where you need a helping hand, please call me.
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Jaedyn Pond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Ogden, UT 84414 (Online Only)
You deserve to be happy, every person does, but life is hard. It can feel like you're barely keeping your nose above the water on the best of days; on the worst of days you feel thousands of feet below the water. Everyday stresses are hard enough, but trauma, depression, and/or anxiety are like weights tied to your ankles, making it even harder to stay afloat. Even worse, society makes us feel defective if we admit to needing help, but society is so very wrong. It takes great strength to ask for help. You're reading this, looking for someone to remove the weights from your ankles and give you a life raft. I can do that for you.
You deserve to be happy, every person does, but life is hard. It can feel like you're barely keeping your nose above the water on the best of days; on the worst of days you feel thousands of feet below the water. Everyday stresses are hard enough, but trauma, depression, and/or anxiety are like weights tied to your ankles, making it even harder to stay afloat. Even worse, society makes us feel defective if we admit to needing help, but society is so very wrong. It takes great strength to ask for help. You're reading this, looking for someone to remove the weights from your ankles and give you a life raft. I can do that for you.
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Nikki Lee / Lunar Counseling Utah
Counselor, MS, CCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
North Ogden, UT 84414
I am a trauma informed therapist specializing in treatment for PTSD and other trauma related issues. I specialize in first responder treatment, faith transitions, anxiety, depression, life changes, and pregnancy/postpartum struggles. I enjoy helping my clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves as they learn to honor their energy and thresholds. I also love guiding my clients into identifying what their root cause(s) is/are for their current struggles. I am direct in my therapeutic approach. I welcome discomfort during the healing process as it coincides with growth and change.
I am a trauma informed therapist specializing in treatment for PTSD and other trauma related issues. I specialize in first responder treatment, faith transitions, anxiety, depression, life changes, and pregnancy/postpartum struggles. I enjoy helping my clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves as they learn to honor their energy and thresholds. I also love guiding my clients into identifying what their root cause(s) is/are for their current struggles. I am direct in my therapeutic approach. I welcome discomfort during the healing process as it coincides with growth and change.
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I have always believed in the power of human connection and as a counselor I offer a warm and genuine environment to my clients as they work through their challenges, begin to understand themselves better and to become more resilient. I also believe that a person’s thoughts affect their emotions, that past experiences impact present situations and the importance of living in the here and now. I enjoy working alongside my clients as they heal, grow and change. I work primarily from a person-centered approach and pull from a variety of counseling theories to personalize the therapy experience to the individual needs of each client.
I have always believed in the power of human connection and as a counselor I offer a warm and genuine environment to my clients as they work through their challenges, begin to understand themselves better and to become more resilient. I also believe that a person’s thoughts affect their emotions, that past experiences impact present situations and the importance of living in the here and now. I enjoy working alongside my clients as they heal, grow and change. I work primarily from a person-centered approach and pull from a variety of counseling theories to personalize the therapy experience to the individual needs of each client.
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Steven Stringham Teenager And Parent-Teen Relationship Specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
North Ogden, UT 84414
With school starting up again you and your teen might feel overwhelmed. Do you and your teen struggle to really talk with each other? Maybe they have a lot going on but they're not sure how to talk about it? Friend groups, relationships, self-esteem, grades, confidence, moodiness, anxiety and behaviors are some examples of storms that might be brewing in their life. Don't let them face these storms alone. Weather life's storms with resilience and strength at Into The Storm Therapy where we tackle challenges head-on, like a buffalo charging into the storm, not ignoring them. The well-being of you and your family is my priority.
With school starting up again you and your teen might feel overwhelmed. Do you and your teen struggle to really talk with each other? Maybe they have a lot going on but they're not sure how to talk about it? Friend groups, relationships, self-esteem, grades, confidence, moodiness, anxiety and behaviors are some examples of storms that might be brewing in their life. Don't let them face these storms alone. Weather life's storms with resilience and strength at Into The Storm Therapy where we tackle challenges head-on, like a buffalo charging into the storm, not ignoring them. The well-being of you and your family is my priority.
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Justin S Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Ogden, UT 84414 (Online Only)
I prefer to work with you to identify the evidence-based practice (CBT, Solution Focused, Narrative and more) that makes the most sense for you and the issue you are working to overcome.
Perhaps you are experiencing a faith transition, relationship transition, or work transition that has you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed. Going through these changes can be challenging, and turning to friends and family may be difficult. If you are experiencing these or other challenges, and have decided it is time to make a change, you need someone committed, nonjudgmental, and experienced to support your efforts. I am passionate about helping people overcome challenges to achieve a full and happy life. Email is the best way to contact me.
I prefer to work with you to identify the evidence-based practice (CBT, Solution Focused, Narrative and more) that makes the most sense for you and the issue you are working to overcome.
Perhaps you are experiencing a faith transition, relationship transition, or work transition that has you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed. Going through these changes can be challenging, and turning to friends and family may be difficult. If you are experiencing these or other challenges, and have decided it is time to make a change, you need someone committed, nonjudgmental, and experienced to support your efforts. I am passionate about helping people overcome challenges to achieve a full and happy life. Email is the best way to contact me.
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QYS Clinical Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Harrisville, UT 84404
As a therapist group, we focus on restoring balance to daily life. It is our belief that trauma inhibits our ability to function to full capacity. Trauma reactions often create issues such as addiction, avoidance, anger, and panic. We utilize a simple method to reduce trauma reactions to triggers which creates a better balance in life, work, relationships, and self. We offer telehealth on a secure HIPPA-compliant platform for new and existing clients. All paperwork and payments can be performed via the telehealth platform.
As a therapist group, we focus on restoring balance to daily life. It is our belief that trauma inhibits our ability to function to full capacity. Trauma reactions often create issues such as addiction, avoidance, anger, and panic. We utilize a simple method to reduce trauma reactions to triggers which creates a better balance in life, work, relationships, and self. We offer telehealth on a secure HIPPA-compliant platform for new and existing clients. All paperwork and payments can be performed via the telehealth platform.
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Life is an interesting mixture of both ups and downs. Having the courage to ask for help with difficult situations should not be an unpleasant process in and of itself. The process of learning and growing should be filled with encouragement and increased happiness, even when discussing difficult topics. In my 25+ years of experience, I have helped people with a variety of obstacles including, marital/couples strife, parent/child conflict, adoption and attachment issues, grief and trauma related difficulties, substance use problems, child/adolescent behavioral issues, school/educational planning, and mental health diagnoses.
Life is an interesting mixture of both ups and downs. Having the courage to ask for help with difficult situations should not be an unpleasant process in and of itself. The process of learning and growing should be filled with encouragement and increased happiness, even when discussing difficult topics. In my 25+ years of experience, I have helped people with a variety of obstacles including, marital/couples strife, parent/child conflict, adoption and attachment issues, grief and trauma related difficulties, substance use problems, child/adolescent behavioral issues, school/educational planning, and mental health diagnoses.
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Chapman's Healing Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ogden, UT 84414 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Kim Chapman, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked with various populations and have a diverse background in helping people through crisis situations, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss. My goal is to help my clients build resilience, overcome challenge's, and enhance self worth. Life can be challenging, but no one should have to face it alone.
Hi, my name is Kim Chapman, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked with various populations and have a diverse background in helping people through crisis situations, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss. My goal is to help my clients build resilience, overcome challenge's, and enhance self worth. Life can be challenging, but no one should have to face it alone.
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QYS Clinical Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW-I, CSW, LCSW, MSW-C
Verified Verified
Harrisville, UT 84404 (Online Only)
QYS is dedicated to doing what works for clients every time. Those are not just words; That is our motto and has been since 2007. Our team is social work driven which means we look at the whole person in the environment and start there. We have dedicated clinicians who are highly trained in modalities such as Intensive DBT, trauma training, CBT-TR, Narrative Processing, and motivational interviewing. We have a variety of therapists who work with a variety of ages. When it is time to move forward and start feeling better, QYS is a great place to start.
QYS is dedicated to doing what works for clients every time. Those are not just words; That is our motto and has been since 2007. Our team is social work driven which means we look at the whole person in the environment and start there. We have dedicated clinicians who are highly trained in modalities such as Intensive DBT, trauma training, CBT-TR, Narrative Processing, and motivational interviewing. We have a variety of therapists who work with a variety of ages. When it is time to move forward and start feeling better, QYS is a great place to start.
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I have 10 years of experience as a therapist and enjoy working with young adults, adults, couples, and families. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, grief, and addiction. I am trained in DBT, SFT, CBT, TF-CBT, and Narrative therapy. I am also certified as a therapist with the Utah Network of Juveniles Offending Sexually (NOJOS). I am passionate about empowering people to see the vision of who they can become. In my free time, I love spending time with my four children, their spouses, and amazing grandchildren.
I have 10 years of experience as a therapist and enjoy working with young adults, adults, couples, and families. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, grief, and addiction. I am trained in DBT, SFT, CBT, TF-CBT, and Narrative therapy. I am also certified as a therapist with the Utah Network of Juveniles Offending Sexually (NOJOS). I am passionate about empowering people to see the vision of who they can become. In my free time, I love spending time with my four children, their spouses, and amazing grandchildren.
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Andrea Lauritzen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasant View, UT 84414
I am a mental health center specializing in early intervention, healing trauma in youth and adults, building healthy coping skills, and strengthening families across generations. I work with 2yrs through adults, and engage clients in play and expressive arts therapy, sandtray, and CranioSacral therapy per their goals. I support clients struggling with trauma, child abuse issues, divorce, depression, anxiety, behavioral challenges, and blended families. I offer after-school and evening hours. I provide a safe and supportive, strengths-based therapy unique to each client situation and their desired outcomes.
I am a mental health center specializing in early intervention, healing trauma in youth and adults, building healthy coping skills, and strengthening families across generations. I work with 2yrs through adults, and engage clients in play and expressive arts therapy, sandtray, and CranioSacral therapy per their goals. I support clients struggling with trauma, child abuse issues, divorce, depression, anxiety, behavioral challenges, and blended families. I offer after-school and evening hours. I provide a safe and supportive, strengths-based therapy unique to each client situation and their desired outcomes.
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Simply click on my website to book with me! Have you not been feeling yourself lately? Do you find it hard to get up in the morning and struggle to find motivation or just can’t find the strength to face your insurmountable day? Does it feel as if life moves forward yet nothing gets better? Things used to be better and life was going much more smoothly, now there are moments that you are just lucky to be wearing matching socks. Joy and happiness can feel like a dream and that is something for somebody else. I’m here to say happiness can be found today.
Simply click on my website to book with me! Have you not been feeling yourself lately? Do you find it hard to get up in the morning and struggle to find motivation or just can’t find the strength to face your insurmountable day? Does it feel as if life moves forward yet nothing gets better? Things used to be better and life was going much more smoothly, now there are moments that you are just lucky to be wearing matching socks. Joy and happiness can feel like a dream and that is something for somebody else. I’m here to say happiness can be found today.
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Immediate openings are available. I treat depression, trauma, anxiety, substance use, and grief. One specialty is betrayal trauma: for partners of those who have a pornography addiction, are sexually acting out, or an affair has taken place. This can lead to feelings of anger, confusion, and shock. That is a great time to get into therapy to navigate the big emotions and find how to honor yourself and your needs moving forward. I can collaborate with you in setting healthy boundaries, finding your voice, and advocating for yourself. Working through a disclosure process is challenging. I am ready to support you in that process.
Immediate openings are available. I treat depression, trauma, anxiety, substance use, and grief. One specialty is betrayal trauma: for partners of those who have a pornography addiction, are sexually acting out, or an affair has taken place. This can lead to feelings of anger, confusion, and shock. That is a great time to get into therapy to navigate the big emotions and find how to honor yourself and your needs moving forward. I can collaborate with you in setting healthy boundaries, finding your voice, and advocating for yourself. Working through a disclosure process is challenging. I am ready to support you in that process.
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I specialize in complex trauma and grief. It is my honor to work alongside my clients to recover, move on from difficulties, and feel peace and integration. I love working with children and teens as well as adults! Please let me know if reduced rate- 30 minute sessions are preferred.
I specialize in complex trauma and grief. It is my honor to work alongside my clients to recover, move on from difficulties, and feel peace and integration. I love working with children and teens as well as adults! Please let me know if reduced rate- 30 minute sessions are preferred.
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Jack Alan Gift
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Ogden, UT 84404 (Online Only)
I practice client-centered therapy. I believe you are the best expert on your own life, and I see my role as a facilitator of your journey toward healing and growth. With 15 years in mental health and 30 years in social work, I've had the privilege of working with adults facing a wide array of mental health and other challenges, from depression and anxiety to relationship problems, to substance use disorders and PTSD. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you will feel heard, understood, and supported. I share evidence-based, research-validated strategies you can apply to current concerns and future challenges.
I practice client-centered therapy. I believe you are the best expert on your own life, and I see my role as a facilitator of your journey toward healing and growth. With 15 years in mental health and 30 years in social work, I've had the privilege of working with adults facing a wide array of mental health and other challenges, from depression and anxiety to relationship problems, to substance use disorders and PTSD. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you will feel heard, understood, and supported. I share evidence-based, research-validated strategies you can apply to current concerns and future challenges.
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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.