Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Florida, NY
Damon T Swinea
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Florida, NY 10921 (Online Only)
I believe in treating the whole person (mind, body, and soul) to achieve optimum wellness. Empowerment comes from within; however, I do understand how stress, depression, anxiety, phobias, OCD, and trauma can keep it dormant. My approach is to collaborate with you in a safe and welcoming environment to identify root causes, life stressors, barriers, and developing healthy tools to overcome identified issues. What I've learned in my 19 years working in mental health is that people want to share their story to whom will listen. I want to hear your story and go on your journey of healing and help restore you back to wholeness.
I believe in treating the whole person (mind, body, and soul) to achieve optimum wellness. Empowerment comes from within; however, I do understand how stress, depression, anxiety, phobias, OCD, and trauma can keep it dormant. My approach is to collaborate with you in a safe and welcoming environment to identify root causes, life stressors, barriers, and developing healthy tools to overcome identified issues. What I've learned in my 19 years working in mental health is that people want to share their story to whom will listen. I want to hear your story and go on your journey of healing and help restore you back to wholeness.
Warren W Skov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
Florida, NY 10921
Are you at an impasse, or facing emotional difficulties that are getting in the way of your progress in life? These conditions can manifest in your home life, at work, or even within yourself. I welcome the opportunity to work together, building on your strengths and abilities, to overcome these obstacles and help you move forward in the most productive manner possible. I believe in your ability to grow and learn, even from the most difficult of life's challenges. Often this is best done with the support and guidance of a highly experienced counselor who is committed to life long learning.
Are you at an impasse, or facing emotional difficulties that are getting in the way of your progress in life? These conditions can manifest in your home life, at work, or even within yourself. I welcome the opportunity to work together, building on your strengths and abilities, to overcome these obstacles and help you move forward in the most productive manner possible. I believe in your ability to grow and learn, even from the most difficult of life's challenges. Often this is best done with the support and guidance of a highly experienced counselor who is committed to life long learning.
Dr. Michele Winchester-Vega & Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-R, ACSW, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Florida, NY 10921
Dr. Michele Winchester-Vega and Associates is a group private practice with over 10 Licensed professionals that specialize in a variety of modalities and treatment specialties. Treatment is offered to those aged 6 and above and individual, family and group modalities are available. We are involved in teaching and hold faculty positions as well as providing consultation/ supervision to other professionals. Spanish speaking services available.
Dr. Michele Winchester-Vega and Associates is a group private practice with over 10 Licensed professionals that specialize in a variety of modalities and treatment specialties. Treatment is offered to those aged 6 and above and individual, family and group modalities are available. We are involved in teaching and hold faculty positions as well as providing consultation/ supervision to other professionals. Spanish speaking services available.
Patricia Quinn
Art Therapist, MS, LCAT, ATR-BC, NBCCH
Verified Verified
Florida, NY 10921
Even when we have received the ideal nurturing, secure, validating childhood, which can help us to negotiate complexities and challenges we may face later in life, our inner resources can become depleted. The capacity to find joy and comfort may elude us. Rebalancing areas of outer life, and planning steps toward change may be in order. I make time to learn about the myriad ways that using art, energetic, somatic and stress reducing therapies can help each person who comes in, to restore their inner lives as well.
Even when we have received the ideal nurturing, secure, validating childhood, which can help us to negotiate complexities and challenges we may face later in life, our inner resources can become depleted. The capacity to find joy and comfort may elude us. Rebalancing areas of outer life, and planning steps toward change may be in order. I make time to learn about the myriad ways that using art, energetic, somatic and stress reducing therapies can help each person who comes in, to restore their inner lives as well.
Jo L Vanderkloot
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Florida, NY 10921
Are you trapped in a complex family and/or work situation? If both, there may be a similar pattern of causes even in dissimilar situations. Understanding complexity can identify basic hidden patterns. Some clients experience chronic or acute physical illnesses: these are clues to unraveling the complexities. Emotional and physical problems may be a surface expression of buried family or personal trauma. For my clients, discovering patterns embedded in family behaviors can help them manage their current problematic situations. Psychotherapy can help clients move forward in systems that seem beyond their control.
Are you trapped in a complex family and/or work situation? If both, there may be a similar pattern of causes even in dissimilar situations. Understanding complexity can identify basic hidden patterns. Some clients experience chronic or acute physical illnesses: these are clues to unraveling the complexities. Emotional and physical problems may be a surface expression of buried family or personal trauma. For my clients, discovering patterns embedded in family behaviors can help them manage their current problematic situations. Psychotherapy can help clients move forward in systems that seem beyond their control.
Susan M Isaacson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, CCC, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Florida, NY 10921
I am passionate about helping others achieve goals, work through and problem solve as well as address significant mental health issues and obstacles that intrude, create havoc and prevent individuals from living happy and healthy. As well as a licensed clinical social worker, I also have a masters degree in communication disorders....I'll help you find how and what to say when words and the ability to express feelings are at a loss. Life is not a dress rehearsal....we only go around once!!
I am passionate about helping others achieve goals, work through and problem solve as well as address significant mental health issues and obstacles that intrude, create havoc and prevent individuals from living happy and healthy. As well as a licensed clinical social worker, I also have a masters degree in communication disorders....I'll help you find how and what to say when words and the ability to express feelings are at a loss. Life is not a dress rehearsal....we only go around once!!
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Wendy Valdez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Monroe, NY 10950 (Online Only)
I'm a certified trauma therapist and my practice focuses in working with individuals, children and adolescents helping them navigate though life challenges and overcome any adverse experience that are impacting their daily lives. No matter the reason whether to manage anxiety and depression or to improve the quality of life that also includes the quality of your relationships with family and friends, you’re taking the first step by seeking the support.
I'm a certified trauma therapist and my practice focuses in working with individuals, children and adolescents helping them navigate though life challenges and overcome any adverse experience that are impacting their daily lives. No matter the reason whether to manage anxiety and depression or to improve the quality of life that also includes the quality of your relationships with family and friends, you’re taking the first step by seeking the support.
James Einstman Jr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Warwick, NY 10990
My approach to treatment is to utilize tenets found in strength-based therapies such as Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, and blend them with the more conventional 12-Step, Disease Concept approach.
In my fifteen years of working in the behavioral health field, I have witnessed the damage that unmanageable behavior can have on individuals and those they love. This behavior is usually manifested in the misuse of drugs, and often an untreated (or undiagnosed) mental health condition such as PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, or Bipolar Disorder. By the time individuals seek help for these conditions, most often there has been a tremendous amount of hurt, shame, and guilt. I have a strong commitment to providing treatment in a safe, respectful, and confidential setting where individuals and families can begin to heal from these painful wounds.
My approach to treatment is to utilize tenets found in strength-based therapies such as Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, and blend them with the more conventional 12-Step, Disease Concept approach.
In my fifteen years of working in the behavioral health field, I have witnessed the damage that unmanageable behavior can have on individuals and those they love. This behavior is usually manifested in the misuse of drugs, and often an untreated (or undiagnosed) mental health condition such as PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, or Bipolar Disorder. By the time individuals seek help for these conditions, most often there has been a tremendous amount of hurt, shame, and guilt. I have a strong commitment to providing treatment in a safe, respectful, and confidential setting where individuals and families can begin to heal from these painful wounds.
Alicia McLean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Middletown, NY 10940 (Online Only)
We will address your needs by utilizing techniques from varied evidence-based practices, such as CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, solution focused, and TFCBT.
Most women worry about making sure everything is okay for everyone else but who takes care of you? Who do you speak to about the trauma you've experienced, the things that’ve hurt you, or your experience as a new mother? There are some things that you may experience that only another woman can understand. You may appear to be happy outwardly, however behind the smile is a persistent feeling of sadness, depression, anxiety, fatigue, and fear. Don’t allow Trauma, Depression, or Anxiety to continue to rule your life. It’s time for you to be kind to yourself and begin to resolve anything that’s holding you back.
We will address your needs by utilizing techniques from varied evidence-based practices, such as CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, solution focused, and TFCBT.
Most women worry about making sure everything is okay for everyone else but who takes care of you? Who do you speak to about the trauma you've experienced, the things that’ve hurt you, or your experience as a new mother? There are some things that you may experience that only another woman can understand. You may appear to be happy outwardly, however behind the smile is a persistent feeling of sadness, depression, anxiety, fatigue, and fear. Don’t allow Trauma, Depression, or Anxiety to continue to rule your life. It’s time for you to be kind to yourself and begin to resolve anything that’s holding you back.
Rose Ann O'Connor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWR, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middletown, NY 10940
I am trained in Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Strengths Perspective and Crisis.
Your life has meaning and purpose! If you’re ready for change, I am ready to take this journey with you. I do not promise it will be easy, but I do assure you that it will be worth the time you invest. I am a LCSW-R and a Certified School Social Worker with over 20 years of clinical experience across a variety of settings including school social work, corrections, addiction, outpatient specialty clinics, crisis intervention, structured outpatient programs, inpatient psychiatric facilities, large non-profits, and private practice.
I am trained in Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Strengths Perspective and Crisis.
Your life has meaning and purpose! If you’re ready for change, I am ready to take this journey with you. I do not promise it will be easy, but I do assure you that it will be worth the time you invest. I am a LCSW-R and a Certified School Social Worker with over 20 years of clinical experience across a variety of settings including school social work, corrections, addiction, outpatient specialty clinics, crisis intervention, structured outpatient programs, inpatient psychiatric facilities, large non-profits, and private practice.
Cindy Gisser
Counselor, LMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chester, NY 10918 (Online Only)
Feeling hopeless and anxious? Lost control of your life? Traumatic experiences, depression, and anxiety steal your focus, impede your goals, and create constant distress. Can't shake that feeling of dread? It’s nearly impossible to find joy in the moment if you’re always waiting for your worst fears to be realized. Living a productive and meaningful life is possible once you conquer the obstacles that have plagued you for so long. Therapy takes courage but you can find peace and tranquility. What’s holding you back from living the life you truly want?
Feeling hopeless and anxious? Lost control of your life? Traumatic experiences, depression, and anxiety steal your focus, impede your goals, and create constant distress. Can't shake that feeling of dread? It’s nearly impossible to find joy in the moment if you’re always waiting for your worst fears to be realized. Living a productive and meaningful life is possible once you conquer the obstacles that have plagued you for so long. Therapy takes courage but you can find peace and tranquility. What’s holding you back from living the life you truly want?
Debbie Oberlander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RD
Verified Verified
Warwick, NY 10990
With almost 20 years of experience, I combine clinical experience, intuitive knowledge, and genuine compassion to help clients achieve their goals. My practice consists of clients working on a broad range of issues – some with long standing emotional challenges; others facing situational stressors. Situational stressors are life occurrences or circumstances that may be temporary but create upset in one’s personal or professional life.
With almost 20 years of experience, I combine clinical experience, intuitive knowledge, and genuine compassion to help clients achieve their goals. My practice consists of clients working on a broad range of issues – some with long standing emotional challenges; others facing situational stressors. Situational stressors are life occurrences or circumstances that may be temporary but create upset in one’s personal or professional life.
Agnes Timberger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middletown, NY 10940 (Online Only)
I specialize working with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, past or present trauma, helping them thrive, grow, develop coping skills in life transitions, improve relationships with family, adult children, friends, bosses, coworkers. I am a seasoned (30+ years) therapist who provides a compassionate, non judgmental, understanding, Christian ear attentive to your struggles and uses research proven, evidence based wholistic methods, CBT, solution focused, motivational positive self talk.
I specialize working with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, past or present trauma, helping them thrive, grow, develop coping skills in life transitions, improve relationships with family, adult children, friends, bosses, coworkers. I am a seasoned (30+ years) therapist who provides a compassionate, non judgmental, understanding, Christian ear attentive to your struggles and uses research proven, evidence based wholistic methods, CBT, solution focused, motivational positive self talk.
Christina Boyajian
Counselor, LMHC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Goshen, NY 10924 (Online Only)
You will be offered a compassionate space to identify barriers through a directed and solution focused method through your healing journey.
Life is constantly throwing change at us and we must learn to navigate and adjust. With your insight and willingness to be vulnerable you can gain awareness of what may be distorted thinking, their underlying causes and work through the challenges of changing what no longer serves you. Therapy can also help to empower you by helping to recognize what choices are in front of oneself. I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals to learn how to better manage anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship issues as well as perinatal obstacles.
You will be offered a compassionate space to identify barriers through a directed and solution focused method through your healing journey.
Life is constantly throwing change at us and we must learn to navigate and adjust. With your insight and willingness to be vulnerable you can gain awareness of what may be distorted thinking, their underlying causes and work through the challenges of changing what no longer serves you. Therapy can also help to empower you by helping to recognize what choices are in front of oneself. I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals to learn how to better manage anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship issues as well as perinatal obstacles.
Diana Rubin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Middletown, NY 10940 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
With over 25 years of experience, I do my best to customize treatment to each individual's unique needs. I have great respect for you -- my client -- and believe in working WITH you, using my skills as a therapist, to help you to achieve your goals. Always “judgment free”, I welcome and enjoy working with ALL individuals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Insight-oriented, Strength Based, and Solution-Focused Therapy are my primary tools, but I promise that you will always be accepted the way you are – and always LGBTQ friendly! PLEASE NOTE THAT I DO NOT ACCEPT CLIENTS MANDATED THROUGH OR WITH ACTIVE COURT CASES.
With over 25 years of experience, I do my best to customize treatment to each individual's unique needs. I have great respect for you -- my client -- and believe in working WITH you, using my skills as a therapist, to help you to achieve your goals. Always “judgment free”, I welcome and enjoy working with ALL individuals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Insight-oriented, Strength Based, and Solution-Focused Therapy are my primary tools, but I promise that you will always be accepted the way you are – and always LGBTQ friendly! PLEASE NOTE THAT I DO NOT ACCEPT CLIENTS MANDATED THROUGH OR WITH ACTIVE COURT CASES.
Dr. Phara Gladden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-R, CTMH
Verified Verified
Middletown, NY 10941 (Online Only)
Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), ACT and Mindfulness,.
Hello welcome to A Fresh Start ! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who have been working in the field of Behavioral Health for the past 19 years. My clinical experience includes working with children, adolescent, and adults. I believe that we all have the ability to overcome challenges, and adversities; which often interferes with ones personal growth . Our early experiences , and culture, shapes who we are as individuals, how we see ourselves, and how we interact with others.
Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), ACT and Mindfulness,.
Hello welcome to A Fresh Start ! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who have been working in the field of Behavioral Health for the past 19 years. My clinical experience includes working with children, adolescent, and adults. I believe that we all have the ability to overcome challenges, and adversities; which often interferes with ones personal growth . Our early experiences , and culture, shapes who we are as individuals, how we see ourselves, and how we interact with others.
Noelia Perez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middletown, NY 10940
I am committed to providing personalized care and support to help clients achieve their goals. I take a solution-focused approach and am certified in applied behavioral analysis. I am dedicated to providing evidence-based interventions and techniques to help clients achieve meaningful and lasting change. Outside of my work, I have traveled and explored international urban communities, gaining a unique perspective on different cultures and experiences. I bring a global perspective to my work, helping clients navigate complex social and cultural dynamics.
I am committed to providing personalized care and support to help clients achieve their goals. I take a solution-focused approach and am certified in applied behavioral analysis. I am dedicated to providing evidence-based interventions and techniques to help clients achieve meaningful and lasting change. Outside of my work, I have traveled and explored international urban communities, gaining a unique perspective on different cultures and experiences. I bring a global perspective to my work, helping clients navigate complex social and cultural dynamics.
Dr. Nilda Perez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSL, LCSW-R, CCLC
Verified Verified
New Hampton, NY 10958 (Online Only)
My treatment approach is interactive solution-focused brief therapy. The goal is always to serve you with an empathic ear and expert counseling. As an NLP practitioner, I can also do sessions, especially for those wanting to heal from trauma and those wanting to make significant changes (such as stopping smoking). I always aim to provide a safe and supportive environment and assist you through emotional wholeness. I am fluent in English and Spanish and conduct sessions in either language fluently.
My treatment approach is interactive solution-focused brief therapy. The goal is always to serve you with an empathic ear and expert counseling. As an NLP practitioner, I can also do sessions, especially for those wanting to heal from trauma and those wanting to make significant changes (such as stopping smoking). I always aim to provide a safe and supportive environment and assist you through emotional wholeness. I am fluent in English and Spanish and conduct sessions in either language fluently.
Kaitlyn Rezny
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Goshen, NY 10924
I use a combination of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused, and dialectical behavior therapy.
If you are reading this, you may be considering working with a therapist. Whether you are feeling anxious, having a difficult time getting motivated, feeling down, or recently going through some other life change, I would love to work with you on reaching your treatment goals. Starting therapy can be an anxiety producing process in itself, but I am a very compassionate, nonjudgemental, and creative clinician so will do my best to ensure it is as comfortable as possible.
I use a combination of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused, and dialectical behavior therapy.
If you are reading this, you may be considering working with a therapist. Whether you are feeling anxious, having a difficult time getting motivated, feeling down, or recently going through some other life change, I would love to work with you on reaching your treatment goals. Starting therapy can be an anxiety producing process in itself, but I am a very compassionate, nonjudgemental, and creative clinician so will do my best to ensure it is as comfortable as possible.
Richard J Vega
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD
Verified Verified
Middletown, NY 10940
I am a licensed bilingual (English-Spanish speaking) psychotherapist with 20 years clinical experience working with adolescents, families, adults, seniors, & couples- diagnosing and treating behavioral health conditions. I'm an NASW member since 1997 & Board Certified since 2002.
My theoretical orientation is eclectic- encompassing systems & cognitive behavioral theories, brief therapy & solution-focused principles. I use proven techniques to reduce emotional symptoms & stress, change behavior & improve quality of life. This is done by focusing on the patient's primary relationships, identifying and developing strengths/coping skills, emphasizing acceptance of responsibility for one's decisions and by proactively working to prevent problem re-occurrence.
I am a licensed bilingual (English-Spanish speaking) psychotherapist with 20 years clinical experience working with adolescents, families, adults, seniors, & couples- diagnosing and treating behavioral health conditions. I'm an NASW member since 1997 & Board Certified since 2002.
My theoretical orientation is eclectic- encompassing systems & cognitive behavioral theories, brief therapy & solution-focused principles. I use proven techniques to reduce emotional symptoms & stress, change behavior & improve quality of life. This is done by focusing on the patient's primary relationships, identifying and developing strengths/coping skills, emphasizing acceptance of responsibility for one's decisions and by proactively working to prevent problem re-occurrence.
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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.