Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in 94599
Stephanie Snyder
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yountville, CA 94599
Thank you for your interest. I specialize in individual therapy, as well as offer collaborative sessions with partners and family members. I have over 20 years of clinical experience supporting individuals and families in both hospital and intensive outpatient settings. I provide treatment for depression, anxiety, relationship problems, issues with self esteem, and distress precipitated by loss, abuse or traumatic events. I have specialized training working with families dynamics, and trauma and abuse issues, and extensive experience providing education and helping individuals develop effective coping skills to manage emotional distress, and symptoms of depression, anxiety and PTSD.
Thank you for your interest. I specialize in individual therapy, as well as offer collaborative sessions with partners and family members. I have over 20 years of clinical experience supporting individuals and families in both hospital and intensive outpatient settings. I provide treatment for depression, anxiety, relationship problems, issues with self esteem, and distress precipitated by loss, abuse or traumatic events. I have specialized training working with families dynamics, and trauma and abuse issues, and extensive experience providing education and helping individuals develop effective coping skills to manage emotional distress, and symptoms of depression, anxiety and PTSD.
Marina R Stiefvater
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Yountville, CA 94599
I enjoy working with teens, young adults, families, and anyone looking to gain new understanding in their lives. Although taking the first step in getting support can be difficult, it opens up the opportunity for change and empowerment. I like to help each individual identify their strengths and develop a better understanding of how they relate to others.
I enjoy working with teens, young adults, families, and anyone looking to gain new understanding in their lives. Although taking the first step in getting support can be difficult, it opens up the opportunity for change and empowerment. I like to help each individual identify their strengths and develop a better understanding of how they relate to others.
Adam Kleinhenz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Yountville, CA 94599
Not accepting new clients
My entire therapeutic approach is based around your needs, your experiences, and your strengths. I won't assume I understand your situation. Instead, I will listen and get to know your unique experience. I won't dictate answers or determine your path. But I will be honest with you about what I see, and I'm not afraid to tell you when something isn't working. While I take pride in my education and experience, I am most proud of my ability to engage my clients, help them to feel comfortable, and earn their trust.
My entire therapeutic approach is based around your needs, your experiences, and your strengths. I won't assume I understand your situation. Instead, I will listen and get to know your unique experience. I won't dictate answers or determine your path. But I will be honest with you about what I see, and I'm not afraid to tell you when something isn't working. While I take pride in my education and experience, I am most proud of my ability to engage my clients, help them to feel comfortable, and earn their trust.
Becky Parrinella
Counselor, MS, LPCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Yountville, CA 94599
Not accepting new clients
My role as a professional counselor is to help clients navigate life's challenges. This may include dealing with abuses from the past, coping with a difficult medical diagnosis, or facing challenging life transitions such as moving into adulthood, children leaving "the nest", or death of a loved one. I have a special interest in helping support caregivers, grief and loss, and supporting clients dealing with cancer. I also enjoy working with clients from the military community, active duty, veterans and spouses.
My role as a professional counselor is to help clients navigate life's challenges. This may include dealing with abuses from the past, coping with a difficult medical diagnosis, or facing challenging life transitions such as moving into adulthood, children leaving "the nest", or death of a loved one. I have a special interest in helping support caregivers, grief and loss, and supporting clients dealing with cancer. I also enjoy working with clients from the military community, active duty, veterans and spouses.
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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.