Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in 21771

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Heather Michelle Tydings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW, Coach
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Mount Airy, MD 21771
Waitlist for new clients
My approach connects people with their power using positive psychology, EMDR, EFT, CBT, parts work, solution focused therapies, and mindfulness (disclaimer: sessions may include a side of laughter/humor and ass kicking to meet goals.
Clients find me when going through periods of reinvention, transition or when they are craving an authentic life. They often are ready to break through the myth of perfection to find their unique voice. I believe the therapeutic process is about losing what is no longer needed rather than changing perceived flaws; to diminish pain and find contentment. I work with clients who feel unsettled and anxious, yet crave peace, & are willing to go on a truth seeking mission to find it. My style is direct, lively & collaborative; assisting those who want to reclaim themselves and live from their heart.
My approach connects people with their power using positive psychology, EMDR, EFT, CBT, parts work, solution focused therapies, and mindfulness (disclaimer: sessions may include a side of laughter/humor and ass kicking to meet goals.
Clients find me when going through periods of reinvention, transition or when they are craving an authentic life. They often are ready to break through the myth of perfection to find their unique voice. I believe the therapeutic process is about losing what is no longer needed rather than changing perceived flaws; to diminish pain and find contentment. I work with clients who feel unsettled and anxious, yet crave peace, & are willing to go on a truth seeking mission to find it. My style is direct, lively & collaborative; assisting those who want to reclaim themselves and live from their heart.
(301) 945-7233 View (301) 945-7233
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Melissa Ward
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Mount Airy, MD 21771
Parent coaching is often short term and solution focused.
**OUR OFFICE IS NOW PROVIDING TELEHEALTH SERVICES** No matter how long you have doing, thinking or feeling the same thing- you CAN change. Each person can shape their lives, and counseling can help remove the roadblocks keeping you stuck. Counseling should be both affordable and accessible- and I work to address each client's unique goals. By focusing on communication skills, lowering anxiety, and encouraging positive possibilities, I help clients move forward to achieve their potential.
Parent coaching is often short term and solution focused.
**OUR OFFICE IS NOW PROVIDING TELEHEALTH SERVICES** No matter how long you have doing, thinking or feeling the same thing- you CAN change. Each person can shape their lives, and counseling can help remove the roadblocks keeping you stuck. Counseling should be both affordable and accessible- and I work to address each client's unique goals. By focusing on communication skills, lowering anxiety, and encouraging positive possibilities, I help clients move forward to achieve their potential.
(301) 861-4877 View (301) 861-4877
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Kathleen Boggs, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CAC-AD
Verified Verified
Mount Airy, MD 21771
My approach includes solution focused, CBT, and compassion focused therapy.
I have been in practice for the past twenty five years and my background includes working with individuals, couples, and families. I have extensive experience working with individuals who need help with addictions, anxiety, and relationship issues. I believe therapy can help you find healthy and productive ways to gain more confidence and ability to handle the struggles you face.
My approach includes solution focused, CBT, and compassion focused therapy.
I have been in practice for the past twenty five years and my background includes working with individuals, couples, and families. I have extensive experience working with individuals who need help with addictions, anxiety, and relationship issues. I believe therapy can help you find healthy and productive ways to gain more confidence and ability to handle the struggles you face.
(301) 518-2289 View (301) 518-2289
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April Widdes
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Mount Airy, MD 21771
Have you been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or alone? Do you struggle with low self-esteem or lack self-love? Are you looking for someone to help you or your child/teen develop healthy coping skills and confidence? People chose therapy for an endless amount of reasons. Starting therapy can be as simple as you want to. No matter what your reason is for being here, I am able to provide you with a safe space to navigate your concerns, challenges and stressors. With support and compassion, we will develop a therapeutic connection to help you heal, grow, and achieve the healthiest you that you desire.
Have you been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or alone? Do you struggle with low self-esteem or lack self-love? Are you looking for someone to help you or your child/teen develop healthy coping skills and confidence? People chose therapy for an endless amount of reasons. Starting therapy can be as simple as you want to. No matter what your reason is for being here, I am able to provide you with a safe space to navigate your concerns, challenges and stressors. With support and compassion, we will develop a therapeutic connection to help you heal, grow, and achieve the healthiest you that you desire.
(240) 201-9545 View (240) 201-9545
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Meghan Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Mount Airy, MD 21771
Do you feel like you are struggling to understand your child? Perhaps your child is struggling at home, school, or other social environments? I specialize in helping children find their voice to effectively communicate and help bridge the parent child relationship. Parenting doesn't come with an instruction manual and can often become overwhelming. Through our work together I can help build the confidence needed to navigate the difficult situations often faced by both children and parents today. I connect with children by using play therapy, expressive arts, and other developmentally appropriate interventions.
Do you feel like you are struggling to understand your child? Perhaps your child is struggling at home, school, or other social environments? I specialize in helping children find their voice to effectively communicate and help bridge the parent child relationship. Parenting doesn't come with an instruction manual and can often become overwhelming. Through our work together I can help build the confidence needed to navigate the difficult situations often faced by both children and parents today. I connect with children by using play therapy, expressive arts, and other developmentally appropriate interventions.
(240) 448-7070 View (240) 448-7070
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Graciela Bilis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MEd, LPC-VA, LC-MD, NCC
Verified Verified
Mount Airy, MD 21771  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
MRS. BILIS, MS, MEd, Director of Ominis, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor an​d a Certified Meditation Instructor, practices Integrative Counseling, an approach that ​ takes into consideration both mind and body to reach wellness.​ Mrs. Bilis offers a multi-dimensional analysis and treatment plan uniquely designed for each individual. ​​This approach includes the best and proven Eastern and Western modalities ​and​ practical life skills and resources to individuals, couples, and families to help them achieve optimum mind, body, and spiritual harmony in their lives and their environment.
MRS. BILIS, MS, MEd, Director of Ominis, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor an​d a Certified Meditation Instructor, practices Integrative Counseling, an approach that ​ takes into consideration both mind and body to reach wellness.​ Mrs. Bilis offers a multi-dimensional analysis and treatment plan uniquely designed for each individual. ​​This approach includes the best and proven Eastern and Western modalities ​and​ practical life skills and resources to individuals, couples, and families to help them achieve optimum mind, body, and spiritual harmony in their lives and their environment.
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Emily Weschler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CCTP, CSTIP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Mount Airy, MD 21771
I believe in the relationship between therapist & the people on their journey in therapy as a pivotal & paramount role in the therapeutic process. The right match is critical for continuing therapy & having a rewarding & fulfilling experience. I believe in a strengths based, supportive approach with an integrative & humanistic perspective while looking at the whole person as each area of life influences our mental health & daily functioning. It is my privilege to bear witness & walk with the people I serve while on their journey. Your story matters. I believe all of us are significant & what happens to you is unique & important.
I believe in the relationship between therapist & the people on their journey in therapy as a pivotal & paramount role in the therapeutic process. The right match is critical for continuing therapy & having a rewarding & fulfilling experience. I believe in a strengths based, supportive approach with an integrative & humanistic perspective while looking at the whole person as each area of life influences our mental health & daily functioning. It is my privilege to bear witness & walk with the people I serve while on their journey. Your story matters. I believe all of us are significant & what happens to you is unique & important.
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Carroll Counseling Ctrs - Mt. Airy And Eldersburg
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Mount Airy, MD 21771
Life today is difficult with all the demands placed on us by our family, work and our own need to achieve. Add to this the emotional stress of family conflict, divorce, defiant children, an illness or death in the family, and you begin to understand why more and more people are seeking the help of mental health professionals.
Life today is difficult with all the demands placed on us by our family, work and our own need to achieve. Add to this the emotional stress of family conflict, divorce, defiant children, an illness or death in the family, and you begin to understand why more and more people are seeking the help of mental health professionals.
(301) 829-2242 x1212 View (301) 829-2242 x1212
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Lorena Ripoll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, SRT
Verified Verified
Mount Airy, MD 21771  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Asking for help is not easy. It takes an immense amount of courage to step into a stranger's office and share your story with them. As a therapist, earning my client's trust and working with them to find solutions that can improve their life is a great honor. I work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with a range of issues including sexual addiction, couples and family conflict, developmental disabilities, codependency, anxiety, and depression.
Asking for help is not easy. It takes an immense amount of courage to step into a stranger's office and share your story with them. As a therapist, earning my client's trust and working with them to find solutions that can improve their life is a great honor. I work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with a range of issues including sexual addiction, couples and family conflict, developmental disabilities, codependency, anxiety, and depression.
(301) 768-4862 View (301) 768-4862
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Allied Counseling Group
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCADC, SAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Airy, MD 21771  (Online Only)
In crisis? I specialize in same-day phone/on-site/on-line sessions/ interventions; teens, chronic relapse, Internet/cyber addictions, co-occurring issues, trauma & failure to launch young adult & family conflicts. I am certified for evaluations, treatment, pre-employment/random drug testing. I offer indiv., group sessions, EAP, custody evaluations, case management, anger/stress management, certified domestic violence batterer's intervention counseling, alcohol/drug treatment, including SMART non-12-Step & cognitive therapies. Inpatient evals & referrals & post-discharge continuing care & family therapy targeting "failure to launch" young adult issues. Most insurance accepted.
In crisis? I specialize in same-day phone/on-site/on-line sessions/ interventions; teens, chronic relapse, Internet/cyber addictions, co-occurring issues, trauma & failure to launch young adult & family conflicts. I am certified for evaluations, treatment, pre-employment/random drug testing. I offer indiv., group sessions, EAP, custody evaluations, case management, anger/stress management, certified domestic violence batterer's intervention counseling, alcohol/drug treatment, including SMART non-12-Step & cognitive therapies. Inpatient evals & referrals & post-discharge continuing care & family therapy targeting "failure to launch" young adult issues. Most insurance accepted.
(301) 278-8808 View (301) 278-8808
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Kevin Gillespie
Counselor, LCPC, ACS, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mount Airy, MD 21771
Welcome to my profile and congratulations on your first step in helping your child feel better, stronger and more confident about themselves. My goal while working with children, adolescents and young adults, is to provide them with the emotional and mental tools that will empower them to handle the ups, the downs, and struggles that are part of everyday life. They will discover ways to reduce stress, experience personal growth and make informed, rational decisions.
Welcome to my profile and congratulations on your first step in helping your child feel better, stronger and more confident about themselves. My goal while working with children, adolescents and young adults, is to provide them with the emotional and mental tools that will empower them to handle the ups, the downs, and struggles that are part of everyday life. They will discover ways to reduce stress, experience personal growth and make informed, rational decisions.
(240) 356-4054 View (240) 356-4054
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Lisa R. Dubbs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Mount Airy, MD 21771
Struggling with trauma or PTSD, depression or anxiety? Looking for a compassionate and supportive therapist to guide you through a tough time or emotional time in your life? Wherever you are on your life's journey, I will start with you there, then support you while you move forward toward personal growth, peace and recovery. I work to provide empathic understanding and to build a trusting therapeutic relationship in a safe and comfortable environment.
Struggling with trauma or PTSD, depression or anxiety? Looking for a compassionate and supportive therapist to guide you through a tough time or emotional time in your life? Wherever you are on your life's journey, I will start with you there, then support you while you move forward toward personal growth, peace and recovery. I work to provide empathic understanding and to build a trusting therapeutic relationship in a safe and comfortable environment.
(410) 983-3585 View (410) 983-3585
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Carroll Counseling Centers (Severna Park & Towson)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Mount Airy, MD 21771
Life today is difficult with all the demands placed on us by our family, work and our own need to achieve. Add to this the emotional stress of family conflict, divorce, defiant children, an illness or death in the family, and you begin to understand why more and more people are seeking the help of mental health professionals.
Life today is difficult with all the demands placed on us by our family, work and our own need to achieve. Add to this the emotional stress of family conflict, divorce, defiant children, an illness or death in the family, and you begin to understand why more and more people are seeking the help of mental health professionals.
(443) 979-8636 View (443) 979-8636
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Danielle Pientka
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Mount Airy, MD 21771
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with symptoms of depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and behavioral problems. I am a neurodiversity-affirming clinician, and believe that the goal of therapy should be to address unpleasant symptoms (or related consequences)- not to change our diagnoses. We work with animals and do activities that revolve around changing behavior and building skills such as relaxation, communication, .
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with symptoms of depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and behavioral problems. I am a neurodiversity-affirming clinician, and believe that the goal of therapy should be to address unpleasant symptoms (or related consequences)- not to change our diagnoses. We work with animals and do activities that revolve around changing behavior and building skills such as relaxation, communication, .
(410) 538-1463 View (410) 538-1463
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Melissa Mullineaux, LCPC, LLC
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Airy, MD 21771
Accepting new patients! Are you tired of stressing out over calories, berating yourself every time you mess up, or feeling like you’re about to crumble at any second? Do you feel guilty after eating? At this point, maybe it’s hard to even remember a time you didn’t feel like this. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to eat out without shaming yourself. You’re ready to find joy in the day-to-day again. Most of all, you’re ready to heal your relationship with your body and yourself. You’re ready for a new “normal,” and I can help you get there.
Accepting new patients! Are you tired of stressing out over calories, berating yourself every time you mess up, or feeling like you’re about to crumble at any second? Do you feel guilty after eating? At this point, maybe it’s hard to even remember a time you didn’t feel like this. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to eat out without shaming yourself. You’re ready to find joy in the day-to-day again. Most of all, you’re ready to heal your relationship with your body and yourself. You’re ready for a new “normal,” and I can help you get there.
(410) 204-2104 View (410) 204-2104
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Tanya Varley
Counselor, LCPC, PCC, CIHMP
Verified Verified
Mount Airy, MD 21771  (Online Only)
If you are someone who is experiencing inertia, confusion, emotional exhaustion, burnout, frustration, or anything similar to these in any area of your life, exploring the root causes of these symptoms and more profoundly understanding your own natural rhythms and "recipe" for health, combined with the latest data and research, will help you gain much needed insight as well as a formula, of sorts, that will guide you toward better understanding about how to turn things around. My therapeutic approach is integrative, holistic & multifaceted. I believe that our emotions, health, relationships, and circumstances are all interconnected.
If you are someone who is experiencing inertia, confusion, emotional exhaustion, burnout, frustration, or anything similar to these in any area of your life, exploring the root causes of these symptoms and more profoundly understanding your own natural rhythms and "recipe" for health, combined with the latest data and research, will help you gain much needed insight as well as a formula, of sorts, that will guide you toward better understanding about how to turn things around. My therapeutic approach is integrative, holistic & multifaceted. I believe that our emotions, health, relationships, and circumstances are all interconnected.
(240) 301-1394 View (240) 301-1394

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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.