Therapists in 07042
Melanie Bieber
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MPhilEd, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
As they say on an airplane, "place your oxygen mask on first before assisting others". It’s hard to care for children, parents, friends or family, if you’re not first caring for yourself. I welcome any client who is looking to help themselves. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, your self-esteem and social relationships aren’t where you’d like them to be, parenting effectively feels nearly impossible, or anything in between, I’m here to help. I began working with children in schools and developed a love for supporting the adults who care for them.
As they say on an airplane, "place your oxygen mask on first before assisting others". It’s hard to care for children, parents, friends or family, if you’re not first caring for yourself. I welcome any client who is looking to help themselves. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, your self-esteem and social relationships aren’t where you’d like them to be, parenting effectively feels nearly impossible, or anything in between, I’m here to help. I began working with children in schools and developed a love for supporting the adults who care for them.
Andrew Lerman
Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
Andrew Lerman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in NJ with experience working with adolescent and adult clients across various settings, including partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, and private practice. Operating from the perspective that people are the experts of their own lives, Andrew supports clients to feel empowered.
Andrew Lerman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in NJ with experience working with adolescent and adult clients across various settings, including partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, and private practice. Operating from the perspective that people are the experts of their own lives, Andrew supports clients to feel empowered.
Ruth Rothbart-Mayer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
For more than 25 years I've helped clients deal with the stress that change often brings. The catalyst can come in many forms - the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, the diagnosis of illness, divorce, living with a chronic illness or, simply because you are at a point in life when you want to explore and direct your needs. I support the effort to improve your well-being, whether the need is short term or ongoing.
For more than 25 years I've helped clients deal with the stress that change often brings. The catalyst can come in many forms - the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, the diagnosis of illness, divorce, living with a chronic illness or, simply because you are at a point in life when you want to explore and direct your needs. I support the effort to improve your well-being, whether the need is short term or ongoing.
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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.