Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Aurora, IL

As we move through life we often encounter obstacles like boulders in a river: you can't always avoid them, but the key is to not get stuck on them. As a licensed professional clinical counselor and a relationship coaching specialist I empower individuals and couples to identify and overcome roadblocks to create more purposeful behavior and satisfying relationships.

I believe that every person has the ability to grow, change and overcome obstacles in their life. Within the nurturing environment of a therapeutic relationship, individuals can deepen their understanding of themselves, while learning new ways to handle life's difficulties. My areas of expertise are individuals struggling with substance, gambling disorders, and mood disorders. I work with a diverse range of challenges including anxiety, trauma, major depressive disorder, Bipolar II and adjustment difficulties. Lets work together on creating a safe place to sort it out.

My clients are people from a variety of backgrounds. They often seek me out due to overwhelming problems/conflict in their personal lives and their workplaces. At times they may experience feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, anger. rejection, and low self-esteem, but they want to get better and be happier. As a therapist, I see clients through challenging times and adverse situations. I offer confidentiality and interactive problem-solving, and I help clients learn to use cognitive messaging to promote inner peace and harmony with others.

Amber is a passionate, qualified, and experienced therapist who practices CBT, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, and Solution Focused Therapy techniques. Her compassion drives her to deliver a safe, welcoming, and comfortable environment to the clients without judgment, promoting steady healing. During her professional career, she has worked with hundreds of clients between the ages of 4 to 70 years. She has extensive experience in providing counseling for substance abuse and mental health.

Are you experiencing emotional overload, engaging in destructive patterns, or just plain stuck? In ways, our thoughts, behaviors, emotional reactions, and relationships are influenced by early childhood experiences, creating the lens in which we view the world and how we approach life. These learned ideals and behaviors may result from an ingrained, automatic emotional response that helped you to survive traumatic situations, impairing your ability to problem-solve and manage difficult situations and emotions. Change may be uncomfortable but with the appropriate skills, peace and healing is attainable.

It takes a great amount of strength and courage to reach out and ask for help, or even explore that option. We can all use extra support at times throughout our life, whether we are experiencing high levels of stress, symptoms, or have been going through major adjustments in life. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor who believes therapy is a collaborative relationship that assists individuals in building their tool box, instills hope, and helps them overcome obstacles that create difficulty in their life.

Sometimes asking for help can be the hardest thing to do. You're almost there. For the past 20 years, I've been helping individuals and families get to a better place emotionally and mentally. Through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, being Solution Focused, and using Mindfulness, I'll teach you the skills, provide you with support and help you through a difficult time.

roots in multiple cultures. Raised in India, educated in Britain (Warwick University) and the United States (Northwestern University's Family Institute), I specialize in treatment of families across cultures. As a licensed clinical social worker, I work in collaboration with my clients to maximize individual and family functioning. I create a safe, caring and non-judgmental environment for immigrant families facing intergenerational problems, marital discord, emotional and psychological problems, arising from adaptation to a foreign culture. I have considerable experience in community mental health and child welfare, helping people with complex multiple issues.

I empower people to let go of the pain, loneliness, and isolation of grief so they can live more in the present and be themselves again. I also help individuals and couples look beyond the problems that bring them to therapy, and identify the changes they can make to restore happiness and harmony to their lives. Utilizing the education, support, and exploration that take place in therapy, clients leave with greater confidence and hope, and with new tools to address the challenges they face. I also offer articles and videos on my Website to inform and educate: See www.joedubowski.com/

Hello. I am Debbie Levinson and I am 100% telehealth. "We have communication issues", " "I don't know whether I should stay?" "Can our relationship survive after an affair?" There is so much invested: children, family, mutual friends, religion, culture, and finances. I hear the fear, anxiety and worry in these questions. This is your life, and you are coming for answers, guidance and hope. I do not take this lightly. I sincerely want to help give you the skills and education to improve your struggle. I will work along you to bring health to your relationship(s). You want to feel safe, heard and respected.

Life throws all of us (as humans), many difficult situations that at times are hard to navigate without extra support. I empower individuals and families to create healthier coping skills. These skills help create a happier sense of self in individuals, and the positive impact extends to their homes. It also helps create a better society. My approach encompasses a variety of clinical interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused therapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy to name a few. I consider myself an Integrative and Holistic therapist.

I believe therapy to be collaborative and distinctive to every individual’s specific needs. My goal is to help you heal and become increasingly empowered to be a stronger, happier and more content human being. I utilize a variety of techniques, including mindfulness, solution-focused brief therapy, strengths-based and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

My name is Carmen Martinez, Bilingual Counselor at Holistically Divine Counseling. I deeply believe all humans have a purpose, a God-given talent, ability, desire, and light within them to be the best version of themselves and the natural will to live their best lives possible throughout their journey. Sometimes, that light within can become dim and distant due to life’s struggles, challenges, and adversities.

With over 20 years of experience, I understand the weight of depression, anxiety, stress, and burnout. Let's work together to build a life you feel excited about again. Sometimes, life's burdens feel too heavy to carry alone. If you're struggling with the relentless pressure of anxiety, the isolating fog of depression, burnout, or overwhelming stress, you deserve a safe space to unpack and heal. I understand how these challenges can make each day feel like a struggle.

Are you ready to navigate life's challenges with compassionate guidance and support? Want to learn how to cope with life's unpredictability? Ready to take the first step towards a happier and more fulfilling life? I'm Cindy, a licensed social worker. I support individuals, couples, and groups through life's challenges. From tough relationships to trauma, anger, or anxiety, I help you heal and build coping skills. Let's find success, contentment, and self-love by uncovering meaning in all aspects of your life. Reach out for compassionate guidance. Together, we can navigate the twists and turns of life and find a path forward.

I help my clients find and build upon their strengths. Ideally, my clients will be motivated to learn and grow to become more confident in their own identity, values and life goals. I will nurture and support them through this process, helping to build strategies and practices to cope with life's challenges.

Life is challenging. Within the context of supportive relationships and with sincere efforts, people can thrive. I am here to be part of that support. My goal is to provide you with a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore. Finding your true potential and living a fulfilled life is want I want for others. I work with a diverse clientele.

I am a licensed clinical counselor with 5 years of clinical counseling experience working with individuals and couples. I focus on issues such as substance use, addiction, LGBTQIA+ issues, and life transitions. I also address career concerns, stress over life decisions, relationships, boundaries, and healthy habits for overall wellness. I draw from motivational interviewing, strength-based, trauma-focused solution-focused brief (SFBT), and psychodynamic modalities. I believe that everyone has the capacity to become the force of change they want to be.

I strive to provide services to anyone feeling misunderstood, unheard, lost or struggling with the next stage in their life. Society can have a picture of what our lives should look like and how we should feel when certain events happen to us, it can get hard when we do not fit into that picture. Sometimes all we need is someone to listen and to validate our emotions to be able to find ourselves.