Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Plainville, CT

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Melissa Sweeney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Plainville, CT 06062
My training includes a strengths based approach, cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive psychotherapy, solution focused, and mindfulness.
Are you feeling down, overwhelmed, or excessively worried? Are you seeking strategies to cope with life’s stress? Do you want to live in a more fulfilling and satisfying way? I am here to support the life that you are trying to create. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide a positive and safe environment to identify your goals and find solutions.
My training includes a strengths based approach, cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive psychotherapy, solution focused, and mindfulness.
Are you feeling down, overwhelmed, or excessively worried? Are you seeking strategies to cope with life’s stress? Do you want to live in a more fulfilling and satisfying way? I am here to support the life that you are trying to create. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide a positive and safe environment to identify your goals and find solutions.
(959) 777-5237 View (959) 777-5237
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Cassie Nowak
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plainville, CT 06062
Congratulations, you have taken the first step toward change by reaching out for help. Are you interested in continuing that process while taking a deeper look at your relationships with self and others? It is my hope to create a safe, therapeutic space so that you can grow and learn internally and externally through the use of my 15 years of experience in the field.
Congratulations, you have taken the first step toward change by reaching out for help. Are you interested in continuing that process while taking a deeper look at your relationships with self and others? It is my hope to create a safe, therapeutic space so that you can grow and learn internally and externally through the use of my 15 years of experience in the field.
(860) 698-4119 View (860) 698-4119
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Natasa Lazarevic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Plainville, CT 06062
You don't have to go through your challenges alone. I am dedicated to assist you and your family face your struggles, find inner strength and create positive changes that will last for a lifetime. As a skillful clinician, with over ten years of extensive experience in mental health field, I believe in the power of taking a holistic approach to treatment. I combine evidence-based treatment methods with alternative healing therapies to address the full spectrum of my client's needs. When it comes to mental health I believe that optimum health is most attainable when your mind, body, and spirit are in alignment.
You don't have to go through your challenges alone. I am dedicated to assist you and your family face your struggles, find inner strength and create positive changes that will last for a lifetime. As a skillful clinician, with over ten years of extensive experience in mental health field, I believe in the power of taking a holistic approach to treatment. I combine evidence-based treatment methods with alternative healing therapies to address the full spectrum of my client's needs. When it comes to mental health I believe that optimum health is most attainable when your mind, body, and spirit are in alignment.
(860) 615-3553 View (860) 615-3553
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Tatum Wrobel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Plainville, CT 06062
If you are a woman who is struggling with self worth, self esteem, creating healthy boundaries, creating balance in her relationship, you are a woman who would work well with me. I specialize in working with women who want to be in control of their own lives but struggle to get out of their own way. Women are taught at a young age that they must care take, not disappoint and put themselves last. I work with women to unlearn those deep seeded narratives and create new ones. Learn to create healthy boundaries and build a life they feel completely unapologetic about. no longer trapped in fear, shame and guilt. I also offer coaching.
If you are a woman who is struggling with self worth, self esteem, creating healthy boundaries, creating balance in her relationship, you are a woman who would work well with me. I specialize in working with women who want to be in control of their own lives but struggle to get out of their own way. Women are taught at a young age that they must care take, not disappoint and put themselves last. I work with women to unlearn those deep seeded narratives and create new ones. Learn to create healthy boundaries and build a life they feel completely unapologetic about. no longer trapped in fear, shame and guilt. I also offer coaching.
(860) 787-5181 View (860) 787-5181
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Alexandria Silva
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plainville, CT 06062  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor, I utilize person-centered and trauma-informed approaches that focus on key elements such as trust, choice, collaboration, empowerment, and emotional safety. My services would be an ideal fit for an individual looking to better navigate the obstacles of adulthood including reducing anxiety and stress, increasing confidence to achieve personal goals, managing relationship conflicts, maintaining recovery, and processing adversities of their past.
As an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor, I utilize person-centered and trauma-informed approaches that focus on key elements such as trust, choice, collaboration, empowerment, and emotional safety. My services would be an ideal fit for an individual looking to better navigate the obstacles of adulthood including reducing anxiety and stress, increasing confidence to achieve personal goals, managing relationship conflicts, maintaining recovery, and processing adversities of their past.
(860) 351-3230 View (860) 351-3230
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Chantaul Smith, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Plainville, CT 06062
For as long as I can remember I wanted to help people. I grew up in a family of helpers.Seeking help requires self reflection, faith in others, and a desire to be better. It is a humbling experience to ask for help, but it requires great strength. I am looking to help YOU. If you have trouble with anxiety, depression, school, work /life stress, or just trouble with the day to day task, let me help YOU. Life can be hard, and things happen that dull our shine. let's work together in bringing back you shine.
For as long as I can remember I wanted to help people. I grew up in a family of helpers.Seeking help requires self reflection, faith in others, and a desire to be better. It is a humbling experience to ask for help, but it requires great strength. I am looking to help YOU. If you have trouble with anxiety, depression, school, work /life stress, or just trouble with the day to day task, let me help YOU. Life can be hard, and things happen that dull our shine. let's work together in bringing back you shine.
(860) 300-3422 View (860) 300-3422
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Folake Olumide
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plainville, CT 06062
Many people are constrained in their relationships as a result of the meanings they make of their life experiences. Therapy is an opportunity to tell their stories in the safety of a non-judgmental therapeutic environment. I am a process consultant who understands that the client is the expert in their own lives and encourage the client’s active participation in the therapeutic process. I am intentional about demonstrating cultural humility by allowing my clients to express their cultural experiences and teach me the nuances. As a systemic thinker, I believe that the behaviors of individuals are influenced by generational patterns.
Many people are constrained in their relationships as a result of the meanings they make of their life experiences. Therapy is an opportunity to tell their stories in the safety of a non-judgmental therapeutic environment. I am a process consultant who understands that the client is the expert in their own lives and encourage the client’s active participation in the therapeutic process. I am intentional about demonstrating cultural humility by allowing my clients to express their cultural experiences and teach me the nuances. As a systemic thinker, I believe that the behaviors of individuals are influenced by generational patterns.
(860) 390-4831 View (860) 390-4831
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Wanda Y Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plainville, CT 06062
If you are seeking a therapist who can demonstrate compassion, empathy and respect for who you are look no further. I will listen without judgement when you simply need to talk, or help you bring out your strengths to help you deal with life’s challenges and circumstances. It is my pleasure to provide a safe space where together we can find solutions that will bring wholeness, peace and true healing. My belief is that people carry the solutions to their issues within themselves, and I am happy to help explore those answers you possess inside. Together we can work towards healing, wholeness and restoration.
If you are seeking a therapist who can demonstrate compassion, empathy and respect for who you are look no further. I will listen without judgement when you simply need to talk, or help you bring out your strengths to help you deal with life’s challenges and circumstances. It is my pleasure to provide a safe space where together we can find solutions that will bring wholeness, peace and true healing. My belief is that people carry the solutions to their issues within themselves, and I am happy to help explore those answers you possess inside. Together we can work towards healing, wholeness and restoration.
(860) 847-8703 View (860) 847-8703
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Davina Przygoda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Plainville, CT 06062  (Online Only)
NOT Accepting NEW clients! As a LCSW-I have worked with a variety of populations, but I have a special interest in working with minority communities, women, college students and older populations. I work with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, family/relationship issues, and life transitions. I'm ready to go on this journey with you. Having a safe and open space to speak of your mental health needs does not have to be challenging-my goal is to be a bridge for your needs.
NOT Accepting NEW clients! As a LCSW-I have worked with a variety of populations, but I have a special interest in working with minority communities, women, college students and older populations. I work with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, family/relationship issues, and life transitions. I'm ready to go on this journey with you. Having a safe and open space to speak of your mental health needs does not have to be challenging-my goal is to be a bridge for your needs.
(860) 957-5985 View (860) 957-5985
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The Center for Emotional Healing
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plainville, CT 06062
Are you wondering if counseling is right for you? Consider this... counseling is not only beneficial for those who are struggling or hurting. Counseling is beneficial for anyone who wants to grow and improve themselves or their lives. We will provide you with the knowledge, skills and tools to establish and maintain significant life changes. It's our goal to help you overcome pain and life struggles while achieving new goals and reach new highs! We're here to listen, support and guide you on a healthy, successful path.
Are you wondering if counseling is right for you? Consider this... counseling is not only beneficial for those who are struggling or hurting. Counseling is beneficial for anyone who wants to grow and improve themselves or their lives. We will provide you with the knowledge, skills and tools to establish and maintain significant life changes. It's our goal to help you overcome pain and life struggles while achieving new goals and reach new highs! We're here to listen, support and guide you on a healthy, successful path.
(203) 599-3533 View (203) 599-3533
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Dr. Joanne R. Grassia
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plainville, CT 06062  (Online Only)
Are you seeking support for increased self-insight and a more purposeful focus on wellbeing in your own mind and heart and relationships? I have trained in several therapeutic modalities throughout my professional life, including person-centered, gestalt, CBT, psychodynamic, narrative, collaborative and organizational and family systems approaches. In the therapy space, my clients explore clarifying their own beliefs, managing their emotional reactions in relationships, using their voices more effectively in their various roles, and balancing role demands of family, work, and social contexts which we often juggle simultaneously.
Are you seeking support for increased self-insight and a more purposeful focus on wellbeing in your own mind and heart and relationships? I have trained in several therapeutic modalities throughout my professional life, including person-centered, gestalt, CBT, psychodynamic, narrative, collaborative and organizational and family systems approaches. In the therapy space, my clients explore clarifying their own beliefs, managing their emotional reactions in relationships, using their voices more effectively in their various roles, and balancing role demands of family, work, and social contexts which we often juggle simultaneously.
(413) 266-5513 View (413) 266-5513
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Julie Cipes, LPC, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Plainville, CT 06062
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with substantial clinical and school-based experience who provides therapeutic treatment to children and adolescents (ages 6-19) experiencing personal challenges impacting their relationships, self-efficacy and overall daily functioning. My therapeutic approach is integrative in nature, incorporating a variety of modalities to help clients work through the issues they are currently struggling to overcome. I have experience addressing a range of topics in therapy including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, social skills, self-esteem, OCD and bereavement.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with substantial clinical and school-based experience who provides therapeutic treatment to children and adolescents (ages 6-19) experiencing personal challenges impacting their relationships, self-efficacy and overall daily functioning. My therapeutic approach is integrative in nature, incorporating a variety of modalities to help clients work through the issues they are currently struggling to overcome. I have experience addressing a range of topics in therapy including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, social skills, self-esteem, OCD and bereavement.
(860) 931-7114 View (860) 931-7114
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Pamela R. Aiken
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RN
Verified Verified
Plainville, CT 06062
Waitlist for new clients
I have had the privilege and the pleasure of working with families,couples and individuals of all ages for more than 25 years, initially as a Registered Nurse and currently as a Marriage and Family Therapist. In my practice I strive to instill hope in all of the individuals I work with, that healing and change can occur. This is done by creating a safe, non-judgmental, warm and supportive environment. I want to offer you the therapy that you deserve, as we work together to help you reach your goals.
I have had the privilege and the pleasure of working with families,couples and individuals of all ages for more than 25 years, initially as a Registered Nurse and currently as a Marriage and Family Therapist. In my practice I strive to instill hope in all of the individuals I work with, that healing and change can occur. This is done by creating a safe, non-judgmental, warm and supportive environment. I want to offer you the therapy that you deserve, as we work together to help you reach your goals.
(860) 531-3138 View (860) 531-3138
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Georgianna Sloate
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CIFST
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Plainville, CT 06062
Welcome! The longest and most rewarding journey is the journey within yourself. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) Practitioner. My experience includes working with individuals, and couples. My goal is to promote healing and change by utilizing the mind, body and spirit in a safe, non-judgmental, warm and supportive setting where you can feel free to discuss your thoughts and emotions. I combine Internal Family Systems (IFS) and NET to assist in authentic self transformation, more confidence, improvement in health and wellness as well as personal growth and healing wounded parts.
Welcome! The longest and most rewarding journey is the journey within yourself. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) Practitioner. My experience includes working with individuals, and couples. My goal is to promote healing and change by utilizing the mind, body and spirit in a safe, non-judgmental, warm and supportive setting where you can feel free to discuss your thoughts and emotions. I combine Internal Family Systems (IFS) and NET to assist in authentic self transformation, more confidence, improvement in health and wellness as well as personal growth and healing wounded parts.
(860) 756-5711 View (860) 756-5711
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Scarlett K Forbes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Plainville, CT 06062
It's time to get UNSTUCK. I believe in a holistic approach to healing. I utilize holistic, alternative & traditional counseling modalities. I believe in treating the Whole Person & provide a safe, non-judgmental space to work together as we address your concerns, explore your strengths & accomplish your goals. I'm committed to helping you achieve positive change in your life & be your BEST self. **Enrolling Soon New Woman’s Warrior Empowerment Circle & Fire Circle. This is Not a therapy group but a group of support with fellow woman warriors. Walk & Talk Therapy. A non-traditional Therapy that gets you moving & talking outdoors.**
It's time to get UNSTUCK. I believe in a holistic approach to healing. I utilize holistic, alternative & traditional counseling modalities. I believe in treating the Whole Person & provide a safe, non-judgmental space to work together as we address your concerns, explore your strengths & accomplish your goals. I'm committed to helping you achieve positive change in your life & be your BEST self. **Enrolling Soon New Woman’s Warrior Empowerment Circle & Fire Circle. This is Not a therapy group but a group of support with fellow woman warriors. Walk & Talk Therapy. A non-traditional Therapy that gets you moving & talking outdoors.**
(860) 356-4234 View (860) 356-4234
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Mary Marsh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plainville, CT 06062
It takes a lot of courage and strength to enter therapy. I provide a safe, supportive, and positive environment where the sources of stress and life difficulties would be identified. Ways to work through and overcome life challenges would then be presented and focused on with the goal of improving one's life one step at a time.
It takes a lot of courage and strength to enter therapy. I provide a safe, supportive, and positive environment where the sources of stress and life difficulties would be identified. Ways to work through and overcome life challenges would then be presented and focused on with the goal of improving one's life one step at a time.
(860) 560-8679 View (860) 560-8679
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Angela Burgess-Powell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plainville, CT 06062
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you sad, angry, feeling anxious at the current crisis? We all get affected by the stresses of life but you don't have to face this alone. Life is full of challenges that leave us feeling lonely and stuck without knowing where to turn. I work with clients in a safe, validating, empathetic and non judgmental virtual space to support you in expressing your deepest feelings. Together we will work to create goals to help you feel a greater sense of hope, well being, and happiness. I am Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy effective for processing traumatic and adverse memories.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you sad, angry, feeling anxious at the current crisis? We all get affected by the stresses of life but you don't have to face this alone. Life is full of challenges that leave us feeling lonely and stuck without knowing where to turn. I work with clients in a safe, validating, empathetic and non judgmental virtual space to support you in expressing your deepest feelings. Together we will work to create goals to help you feel a greater sense of hope, well being, and happiness. I am Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy effective for processing traumatic and adverse memories.
(860) 470-6366 View (860) 470-6366
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Rita Brzozowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Plainville, CT 06062
Waitlist for new clients
At this time I am only taking referrals from providers in the community. Please refer to Psychology Today for a list of other clinicians in your area who may have some availability. When my schedule opens up I will post an update on this website. Anyone in crisis can call or text 988 to be connected with a local health professional from the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the national Suicide prevention Lifeline. You may also text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741.
At this time I am only taking referrals from providers in the community. Please refer to Psychology Today for a list of other clinicians in your area who may have some availability. When my schedule opens up I will post an update on this website. Anyone in crisis can call or text 988 to be connected with a local health professional from the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the national Suicide prevention Lifeline. You may also text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741.
(860) 772-0482 View (860) 772-0482
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Deanna Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plainville, CT 06062  (Online Only)
*Accepting New Clients* If you're feeling anxious and overwhelmed, or like the small stuff seems bigger than it should, you're not alone. Reaching out for help is the first step towards healing and obtaining inner peace. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space in which to address the issues that are weighing you down so that you may lead a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life.
*Accepting New Clients* If you're feeling anxious and overwhelmed, or like the small stuff seems bigger than it should, you're not alone. Reaching out for help is the first step towards healing and obtaining inner peace. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space in which to address the issues that are weighing you down so that you may lead a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life.
(203) 437-7244 View (203) 437-7244
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Nicole Michaud
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Plainville, CT 06062  (Online Only)
When you make the decision to seek therapy, I believe it is important to find a therapist that makes you feel valued, safe and understood. As a therapist I seek to build a positive therapeutic partnership with you to restore emotional well-being, build strengths, and help you realize your path to achieve your unique goals. I will work carefully and conscientiously to create a therapeutic experience that allows self-discovery, healing and growth to occur.
When you make the decision to seek therapy, I believe it is important to find a therapist that makes you feel valued, safe and understood. As a therapist I seek to build a positive therapeutic partnership with you to restore emotional well-being, build strengths, and help you realize your path to achieve your unique goals. I will work carefully and conscientiously to create a therapeutic experience that allows self-discovery, healing and growth to occur.
(860) 698-4117 View (860) 698-4117
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.