Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Psychiatrists in Yakima County, WA

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Dr. Orlando Malate
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Yakima, WA 98901  (Online Only)
Dr. Orlando Malate is a compassionate mental health nurse practitioner offering therapy and medication management in TX, WA, IL, and WI. He earned his doctorate in nursing from Walden University and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Malate's therapy services include Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Emotionally Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness-Based( MBCT) Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief (SFBT).
Dr. Orlando Malate is a compassionate mental health nurse practitioner offering therapy and medication management in TX, WA, IL, and WI. He earned his doctorate in nursing from Walden University and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Malate's therapy services include Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Emotionally Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness-Based( MBCT) Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief (SFBT).
(737) 510-7294 View (737) 510-7294
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Lori Drews
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, ARNP
Verified Verified
Yakima, WA 98902  (Online Only)
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, experienced in evaluating and managing conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders and sleep issues. I am licensed to diagnose mental health disorders and to provide medication management. I offer problem focused, solution-based therapy sessions and work with local therapists to meet more extensive needs. I recognize that every individual has unique goals for their life. I will work with you to meet these goals and develop a treatment plan that is symptom focused and designed to meet your individual needs. I offer telepsych appointments.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, experienced in evaluating and managing conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders and sleep issues. I am licensed to diagnose mental health disorders and to provide medication management. I offer problem focused, solution-based therapy sessions and work with local therapists to meet more extensive needs. I recognize that every individual has unique goals for their life. I will work with you to meet these goals and develop a treatment plan that is symptom focused and designed to meet your individual needs. I offer telepsych appointments.
(509) 266-0263 View (509) 266-0263
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Bella Mente PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Yakima, WA 98901  (Online Only)
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, and/or trauma because of fertility challenges, miscarriage, pregnancy, postpartum, or parenthood? The journey to becoming a parent and being a parent can be an overwhelming experience fraught with emotional highs and lows. For many, navigating these experiences can feel very isolating and stressful. Trying to adapt to the many physical, hormonal, and life changes that arise during these periods may impact not only your mental health but also your relationships, career, and overall wellbeing.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, and/or trauma because of fertility challenges, miscarriage, pregnancy, postpartum, or parenthood? The journey to becoming a parent and being a parent can be an overwhelming experience fraught with emotional highs and lows. For many, navigating these experiences can feel very isolating and stressful. Trying to adapt to the many physical, hormonal, and life changes that arise during these periods may impact not only your mental health but also your relationships, career, and overall wellbeing.
(253) 785-8763 View (253) 785-8763
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Kristine Burns
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, ARNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Yakima, WA 98902
Kristine Burns is a doctorally prepared, licensed, and board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner (DNP, ARNP, PMHNP-BC). She received her Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Psychiatric Mental Healthcare from University of Missouri, Master of Science in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from University of Illinois, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Illinois Wesleyan University. Dr. Winkler has worked in mental health, which has always been her focus and passion, since 1998.
Kristine Burns is a doctorally prepared, licensed, and board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner (DNP, ARNP, PMHNP-BC). She received her Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Psychiatric Mental Healthcare from University of Missouri, Master of Science in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from University of Illinois, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Illinois Wesleyan University. Dr. Winkler has worked in mental health, which has always been her focus and passion, since 1998.
(425) 309-7758 View (425) 309-7758
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Maryam Gulraiz
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yakima, WA 98901  (Online Only)
I am a provider with several years of experience in treating mental health. I have a special interest in relationship and social difficulties and how masking and rejection sensitivity impacts mental health. Issues I work with are: Anxiety, Depression, social anxiety, perfectionism, Sleep problems, relationship issues and trauma, problems at school or work (motivation, attention, and interpersonal problems), Bipolar Disorder, OCD and many more. I use an individualized approach based on my client's needs. If this sounds somewhat familiar, I would like to help you in this healing journey.
I am a provider with several years of experience in treating mental health. I have a special interest in relationship and social difficulties and how masking and rejection sensitivity impacts mental health. Issues I work with are: Anxiety, Depression, social anxiety, perfectionism, Sleep problems, relationship issues and trauma, problems at school or work (motivation, attention, and interpersonal problems), Bipolar Disorder, OCD and many more. I use an individualized approach based on my client's needs. If this sounds somewhat familiar, I would like to help you in this healing journey.
(206) 775-7217 View (206) 775-7217
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Online Kairos Psychiatry in Washington
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Yakima, WA 98902  (Online Only)
We often risk our mental health in this busy world and people often have to choose between psychiatric/ therapy appointments or keeping up with other life responsibilities. Now you won't have to. My goal is to reduce fragmented care by providing accessible psychiatric care online, where ever you are. No more congested traffic or long drives, waiting room, missing work or school. Online psychiatry is privacy-friendly and customizable. I connect with teens, collegiates, and young professionals to navigate anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stressors of career and school transitions, and family life.
We often risk our mental health in this busy world and people often have to choose between psychiatric/ therapy appointments or keeping up with other life responsibilities. Now you won't have to. My goal is to reduce fragmented care by providing accessible psychiatric care online, where ever you are. No more congested traffic or long drives, waiting room, missing work or school. Online psychiatry is privacy-friendly and customizable. I connect with teens, collegiates, and young professionals to navigate anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stressors of career and school transitions, and family life.
(720) 605-6295 View (720) 605-6295
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New Heights Behavioral Health, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, FNP-BC
Verified Verified
Yakima, WA 98901
AS Seen On: NBC, CBS, FOX, and USA Today. Anxiety, Stress, Depression, and Trauma are challenges that can make life hard. You feel lost. Your relationships and work suffer, and eventually, your overall health declines. You can barely get out of bed because you don't feel motivated. Pain is inevitable but suffering is unnecessary. Working together, you'll discover your strengths and the tools necessary to help you overcome obstacles stopping you from showing up in the world and living your best life.
AS Seen On: NBC, CBS, FOX, and USA Today. Anxiety, Stress, Depression, and Trauma are challenges that can make life hard. You feel lost. Your relationships and work suffer, and eventually, your overall health declines. You can barely get out of bed because you don't feel motivated. Pain is inevitable but suffering is unnecessary. Working together, you'll discover your strengths and the tools necessary to help you overcome obstacles stopping you from showing up in the world and living your best life.
(206) 438-9716 View (206) 438-9716
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Nwamaka Emeruem
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP , APRN, MBA, FNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Yakima, WA 98902  (Online Only)
Dr. Nwamaka Emeruem, DNP is an experienced nurse practitioner with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health industry. She is skilled in clinical research, case management, behavioral health, psychotherapy, and mental health. She is a strong healthcare professional with a DNP focused on psychiatric/mental health nursing from the University of Massachusetts Global.
Dr. Nwamaka Emeruem, DNP is an experienced nurse practitioner with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health industry. She is skilled in clinical research, case management, behavioral health, psychotherapy, and mental health. She is a strong healthcare professional with a DNP focused on psychiatric/mental health nursing from the University of Massachusetts Global.
(360) 529-3418 View (360) 529-3418
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Jennifer Wilson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, ARNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yakima, WA 98902
Not accepting new clients
My goal is to help you find meaning and value in your unique experiences. My role as your mental health advocate is to help you find healing. I believe this can only be achieved through a trusting and a supportive relationship built on mutual respect.
My goal is to help you find meaning and value in your unique experiences. My role as your mental health advocate is to help you find healing. I believe this can only be achieved through a trusting and a supportive relationship built on mutual respect.
(509) 233-4217 View (509) 233-4217

Online Psychiatrists

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Steven K Elrod
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
18 Endorsed
Pasco, WA 99301  (Online Only)
Do you or your family need Medication or Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, ADHD, Anger? A psychiatric evaluation and research backed treatment could put you back on the right path.
Do you or your family need Medication or Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, ADHD, Anger? A psychiatric evaluation and research backed treatment could put you back on the right path.
(509) 560-5798 View (509) 560-5798
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Nikki Gaines
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MBA, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Ellensburg, WA 98926  (Online Only)
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than ten years of experience in various facets of mental health. My philosophy includes a focus on whole mind and body wellness. I strive to deliver excellent, compassionate care through active listening and thoughtful collaboration with my patients – with a splash of humor. You will feel heard and validated, never rushed or ignored. My interest is in the person with a symptom rather than the symptom of a person.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than ten years of experience in various facets of mental health. My philosophy includes a focus on whole mind and body wellness. I strive to deliver excellent, compassionate care through active listening and thoughtful collaboration with my patients – with a splash of humor. You will feel heard and validated, never rushed or ignored. My interest is in the person with a symptom rather than the symptom of a person.
(206) 589-1405 View (206) 589-1405
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Nicole Avila-Parker PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, ARNP
Verified Verified
Moses Lake, WA 98837
Prioritizing mental well-being is essential to a fulfilling life, and seeking mental treatment is a courageous step. You're not alone in facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, or relationships. Comprehensive and personalized care is important, and as a mental health provider, I believe in taking the time to consider your unique needs. Collaborating, we can develop a plan that may incorporate medication and therapy to support lasting improvements and reaching your potential. Remember, optimizing your mental health is worthwhile, and I'm here to assist you throughout the journey!
Prioritizing mental well-being is essential to a fulfilling life, and seeking mental treatment is a courageous step. You're not alone in facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, or relationships. Comprehensive and personalized care is important, and as a mental health provider, I believe in taking the time to consider your unique needs. Collaborating, we can develop a plan that may incorporate medication and therapy to support lasting improvements and reaching your potential. Remember, optimizing your mental health is worthwhile, and I'm here to assist you throughout the journey!
(509) 260-9439 View (509) 260-9439
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Dr. Millicent Mbua
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, FNP, ARNP
Verified Verified
Bonney Lake, WA 98391  (Online Only)
Now enrolling new clients, flexible scheduling, provide telepsychiatry/ telehealth. Dr. Millicent Mbua holds dual board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Family Nurse Practitioner. Graduated from University of Washington with a Doctor of Nursing Practice in family later completed psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program from the University of New Hampshire. I specialize in providing psychiatric healthcare, medication management and psychoeducation as well as connecting clients to resources available in their communities to support their journey towards healing and optimal wellness.
Now enrolling new clients, flexible scheduling, provide telepsychiatry/ telehealth. Dr. Millicent Mbua holds dual board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Family Nurse Practitioner. Graduated from University of Washington with a Doctor of Nursing Practice in family later completed psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program from the University of New Hampshire. I specialize in providing psychiatric healthcare, medication management and psychoeducation as well as connecting clients to resources available in their communities to support their journey towards healing and optimal wellness.
(253) 400-3349 View (253) 400-3349
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Mary Blankenship
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN
Verified Verified
Kennewick, WA 99336  (Online Only)
Do you feel that things just cannot continue this way? Is it becoming harder and harder to get up every day? Some say life is a journey rather than a destination, and for many, the road gets muddy, the sky darkens, and it’s easy to get lost, making it seem impossible to get where you’re trying to go. Are you ready to make a change?
Do you feel that things just cannot continue this way? Is it becoming harder and harder to get up every day? Some say life is a journey rather than a destination, and for many, the road gets muddy, the sky darkens, and it’s easy to get lost, making it seem impossible to get where you’re trying to go. Are you ready to make a change?
(541) 982-6847 View (541) 982-6847
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Brent J. Landkammer
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Kennewick, WA 99336
Our office is located in Kennewick, WA but we also see patients anywhere in Washington or Idaho via telepsychiatry. We believe in effective, evidence-based treatment delivered in a friendly, professional, and personalized way, and we find it frustrating that this minimum standard is often not met for patients. We believe psychiatry is about the therapeutic relationship, and we strive to create a warm and compassionate environment from the beginning. We will always listen, and we will work together to get you where you’re going.
Our office is located in Kennewick, WA but we also see patients anywhere in Washington or Idaho via telepsychiatry. We believe in effective, evidence-based treatment delivered in a friendly, professional, and personalized way, and we find it frustrating that this minimum standard is often not met for patients. We believe psychiatry is about the therapeutic relationship, and we strive to create a warm and compassionate environment from the beginning. We will always listen, and we will work together to get you where you’re going.
(509) 213-1605 View (509) 213-1605

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Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Psychiatrists

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.