Therapists in 80302
Samantha Monk Grigsby
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I help people feel less anxious, less stressed, less overwhelmed and less depressed by providing life-changing psychological services for long-lasting emotional wellness. I am committed to using the best cognitive behavioral therapies that have been extensively researched and proven to work. Using my expertise in these gold standard treatments, I collaborate with my clients to tailor treatment to their specific needs and provide these therapy services in a private, tranquil, peaceful environment. I am here to help you, and your loved ones, feel better through therapy that is grounded in compassion, understanding and empathy.
I help people feel less anxious, less stressed, less overwhelmed and less depressed by providing life-changing psychological services for long-lasting emotional wellness. I am committed to using the best cognitive behavioral therapies that have been extensively researched and proven to work. Using my expertise in these gold standard treatments, I collaborate with my clients to tailor treatment to their specific needs and provide these therapy services in a private, tranquil, peaceful environment. I am here to help you, and your loved ones, feel better through therapy that is grounded in compassion, understanding and empathy.
Joan Unruh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, CAS
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Joan Unruh is a licensed and certified therapist, specializing in eating disorders, anxiety disorders, life transitions and relationships. From her experiences in a variety of mental health settings and her own recovery, Joan uses the most recent techniques and approaches to counseling in a kind and caring way. For more information about Joan Unruh and her practice, please email or click on her website included on this page.
Joan Unruh is a licensed and certified therapist, specializing in eating disorders, anxiety disorders, life transitions and relationships. From her experiences in a variety of mental health settings and her own recovery, Joan uses the most recent techniques and approaches to counseling in a kind and caring way. For more information about Joan Unruh and her practice, please email or click on her website included on this page.
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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.