Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Auburn, MA
See all therapists in Auburn
Katie Ring
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use evidence-based practices including
solution focused
and cognitive behavioral modalities.
Life often throws curveballs and learning new ways to respond to stress can be one of the most important things we can do. I enjoy building relationships and watching others develop the skills they need to successfully overcome their challenges in life. Therapeutic work can be difficult, but I've found that a good sense of humor can go a long way.
Kimina Counseling
LMHC
Verified
Verified
Hello! Kimina Counseling is a small group practice, serving adolescents and adults in Central Massachusetts. We understand that reaching out for support can be intimidating, and want to help make this process a comfortable one. Exploring your options for therapy is the first step of your healing journey, and we are ready and committed to going on that path with you. We believe that all individuals are doing the best they can with the skills they have in any given moment and our relational approach emphasizes genuine connection between our therapists and the clients we serve.
Ginger Fairbanks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am currently accepting new clients via telehealth between the hours of 8-2 M-F. I have 20+ years of experience working with children, families, and adults from all walks of life who are working on a wide variety of personal and interpersonal concerns. I borrow from a variety of therapeutic interventions to help others deal with the difficulties they are facing.
Counseling Connections Llc - Paula Kneeland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCTS-I
Verified
Verified
Some of my favorite methods include
Solution Focused
work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gestalt practices, and mindfulness.
I am so glad you are here! If you are experiencing anxiety or depression, substance use challenges, post-traumatic distress, sadness associated with grief, and loss, or have court-ordered therapy needs then this might be a great match for you. I have worked with clients in many settings and of many diverse backgrounds. I would love the chance to get to know you. A therapeutic experience with me is centered on YOU and together we will do hard things.
Not accepting new clients
Valerie Smith
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified
Verified
As a licensed mental health clinician, I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and trauma related disorders. I work with families to improve relationships and individuals of all ages who suffer from traumatic experiences.
Not accepting new clients
Jennifer Marie Renaud
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Accepting new daytime clients for telehealth. Seeking out help and treatment can be an intimidating process, especially when you are already struggling. I strive to create a safe, supportive and accepting environment to help heal and grow to reach your full potential. My passion is working with people who have endured a traumatic loss of a spouse or child, as well as women and couples dealing with an infertility diagnosis and who are seeking counseling to help build their family.
Yveline Simon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Currently Accepting New Clients: I am a Bilingual Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who speaks both English and my native language of French Creole. “If you’re always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” Normalcy is only judged by ourselves and within ourselves.
Lisa A Sullivan
Counselor, MA, CAGS, LMHC, CBIS
Verified
Verified
I am a clinical therapist licensed in Massachusetts for 26 years as a clinical psychotherapist. I provide telehealth and in person therapy. I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including Trauma, Anxiety. Addiction, developmental disability, Autism, Depression, PTSD, ADHD, anger management, Parenting skills, OCD, Brain Injury, Children and Adolescents Therapy, Behavioral Management, Substance abuse, Dysmorphia and couple's therapy. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
Cheryl Whitney, LMHC
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Do you ever feel like all you can do is throw your arms up in the air? Do you just want to feel like a whole person again? Whether it is work, school, finances, relationships, children or some other source of stress, an excellent way to get back on confident feet is to work with a skilled clinician such as myself. Therapy can help build coping skills to manage life challenges, gain skills to redirect misguided or distorted thoughts and process emotions in order to have a better understanding of personal needs and how to meet them.
Not accepting new clients
Karine Johnston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CCA
Verified
Verified
Perhaps you are an incredibly caring person who puts other people’s needs first. You enjoy giving your time and energy towards making others feel happy, and perhaps you’ve been playing on the sidelines in your own life. But, you secretly fear you won’t get love or respect back if you did not do so. So perhaps, you keep doing and giving and playing quietly. Truth is, this depletes you and leaves you not living the life you were truly meant to live. As head of household or business, you feel tired, stressed and perhaps not as happy as you’d like to be. And, you’ve neglected your own needs in mind, body and spirit for some time now.
Not accepting new clients
Matt McNutt
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
Verified
*** Currently not accepting clients right now but am starting a wait list.*** If you find yourself having a difficult time with managing anxiety/ depression, dealing with stress, life adjustments, trauma/ grief consider engaging in a counseling journey with an experienced clinician to help you achieve your personal goals. I prioritize building an accepting and therapeutic relationship with my clients. My clinical specialties include providing services for teenagers, and adults in individual and family therapy sessions.
Not accepting new clients
Alexis J. Silver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I work with clients seeking clarity on why they feel the way they do, relief from intrusive and negative thoughts, depression, anxiety, trauma and adult ADHD. Issues include relationships, family, career choices, caregiving, grief and loss, chronic illness and changing ones pattern of relating in relationships that no longer serve their purpose.
Not accepting new clients
MCL Counseling and Hypnosis, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
**** CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS / over a month long waiting list **** Are you doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results? Has your life become unmanageable? Maybe you are feeling frustrated, anxious, full of worry, angry, sad, alone, depressed and hopeless. Perhaps you have reinforced several negative coping strategies that are negatively impacting your life. It’s time to give yourself permission to succeed. Let me work with you to make the healthy, positive changes you desire last a lifetime.
More Therapists Nearby
Elizabeth Quigley, LICSW, New Inspiration
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
You want to feel better and do better in your life, and now, perhaps more than ever, you need someone – someone REALLY helpful – “in your corner” to help you turn things around. I’m willing and able to do just that. Together, we can do this: I use a range of solution-focused approaches: treatments that work (CBT, DBT, and whatever else works). We’ll figure out exactly how you’ve “gotten here,” plan a way out, and I’ll guide you along the way…as we activate your strengths and your inner resources to live a better life. I work with adults, teens, and families and I’m available immediately to give you the help you need and deserve.
Not accepting new clients
Hillary Murphy
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I also utilize techniques from other approaches including
Solution Focused
Brief Therapy, Motivational Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy.
I have experience working with children and adolescents individually as well as within the context of their families. I have worked with clients in multiple settings including school, community, home, and residential facilities.
Not accepting new clients
Ileana Hernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LADCI
Verified
Verified
Have you tried to manage symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks, and depression with distractions, self-medicating behaviors, and hoping time will make things better, but instead, they worsen? The frequency and intensity of these symptoms feel like a dark cloud before a storm that does not clear up, causing feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. I encourage you to try therapy. If that speaks to you, use the filters on this page to find a provider that speaks to your individual needs, or if you want to communicate with me, click “email me,” and I will reach out to you. Together we will develop a treatment plan that will work for you.
Jenn Luke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
My therapeutic style is strengths based and I used a
solution focused
approach, incorporating CBT and DBT.
Are you finding life hard to cope with and you need to work through your concerns in a safe and empathetic environment. I can provide that and more. My name is Jenn and I have been in the field for 26 years. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. I specialize in helping clients coping with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, parental challenges and grief. The ideal client is coming to therapy motivated to work through their concerns, hear a different perspective and develop strategies to overcome these challenges.
Lexington Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
We have several years of experience working with the adult population dealing with: Family and couples counseling, dual diagnosis, trauma, psychosis, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+, and substance use disorder. Together we will work on different treatments such as: coping skills, problem solving, CBT, DBT and remain
solution focused
. Everyone is individualized, not everyone fits into the same starting point or same modality of treatment.
Not accepting new clients
Stephanie Sawyer
Counselor, LMHC, CGCS, TFCBT, EMDR, RYT-200
Verified
Verified
I am here to support you in your journey of personal development and growth. My goal is to provide a nonjudgmental, safe, confidential environment to discuss whatever needs you have.
Julie Zork Kline, MS, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, breaking free from a toxic relationship, parenting challenges, or other life stressors, I believe you can find relief in a short amount of time with some simple yet intentional changes. Together we can focus on creating strategies to help you have the life and relationships that you desire. I specialize in individual and relationship counseling, as well as working with parents of adult children who are failing to launch out on their own or who parents find difficultly in relating to in everyday interactions.
See more therapy options for
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.