Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in 85718

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Nicoline Mayger Counseling LLC
Counselor, LPC, NCC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85718  (Online Only)
I am solution focused and strength based.
My extensive experience includes adults, families and children in outpatient and inpatient settings in various states. I focus on women's therapy in private practice, and I am passionate about increasing their confidence, emotional strength, successful coping strategies, and empowerment. Clients find solutions never thought possible. I am also certified in EMDR, and the technology I use is highly effective for telehealth sessions.
I am solution focused and strength based.
My extensive experience includes adults, families and children in outpatient and inpatient settings in various states. I focus on women's therapy in private practice, and I am passionate about increasing their confidence, emotional strength, successful coping strategies, and empowerment. Clients find solutions never thought possible. I am also certified in EMDR, and the technology I use is highly effective for telehealth sessions.
(520) 369-4436 View (520) 369-4436
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David M. Pennington
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSc, LPC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718  (Online Only)
At times therapy is short term and solution focused.
Are you looking for a confidential and nonjudgemental place to talk? Are you feeling overwhelmed and needing to clarify goals and direction? Are you experiencing a significant life transition or loss? Are you feeling anxiety, depression, low self esteem, abusing substances or engaging in other disturbing behaviors? I can help if you are ready to engage in the counseling process. The potential benefits of this work can be a reduction in troubling physical symptoms, improved self awareness and resilience, emotional growth, improved interpersonal relationships, improved cognitive skills and reduction of self defeating behaviors.
At times therapy is short term and solution focused.
Are you looking for a confidential and nonjudgemental place to talk? Are you feeling overwhelmed and needing to clarify goals and direction? Are you experiencing a significant life transition or loss? Are you feeling anxiety, depression, low self esteem, abusing substances or engaging in other disturbing behaviors? I can help if you are ready to engage in the counseling process. The potential benefits of this work can be a reduction in troubling physical symptoms, improved self awareness and resilience, emotional growth, improved interpersonal relationships, improved cognitive skills and reduction of self defeating behaviors.
(520) 353-2399 View (520) 353-2399
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Carolyn M. Guajardo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718
Together we will determine if Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy or Schema Therapy is the best fit for your needs.
My areas of focus include anxiety, past trauma, life transitions, and chronic pain. These issues can interfere with exciting times in your life, such as higher education, relationships, new employment or parenthood. You may find that these challenges have created hurdles in your life, keeping you from your goals. I will use an evidence based approach along with humor and creativity to help you meet your full potential.
Together we will determine if Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy or Schema Therapy is the best fit for your needs.
My areas of focus include anxiety, past trauma, life transitions, and chronic pain. These issues can interfere with exciting times in your life, such as higher education, relationships, new employment or parenthood. You may find that these challenges have created hurdles in your life, keeping you from your goals. I will use an evidence based approach along with humor and creativity to help you meet your full potential.
(520) 462-2638 View (520) 462-2638
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Julia Poole
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C, ADHD-CP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85718
Waitlist for new clients
Are you tired of feeling like you don't know how to manage all the things? Do you feel like you have to work twice as hard as everyone else? I understand how exhausting and overwhelming it can all be. What if I told you that finding balance is possible and that your day-to-day life doesn't have to stay this way? Whether you are a college student, a busy parent, or an overworked professional, I can help you reconnect with yourself, calm the chaos, & create balance in your daily life. Stop putting your needs on the back burner - reach out today and let's start finding balance! You deserve it.
Are you tired of feeling like you don't know how to manage all the things? Do you feel like you have to work twice as hard as everyone else? I understand how exhausting and overwhelming it can all be. What if I told you that finding balance is possible and that your day-to-day life doesn't have to stay this way? Whether you are a college student, a busy parent, or an overworked professional, I can help you reconnect with yourself, calm the chaos, & create balance in your daily life. Stop putting your needs on the back burner - reach out today and let's start finding balance! You deserve it.
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Alyssa Abraham
Counselor, MA, LAC , NCC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718
When appropriate, I utilize CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, and SFBT.
Immediate openings! I am currently working towards an AASECT approved Sex Therapy Certification. My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, patient, and free of judgment. My primary focus is helping heal connections within couples and families. I have experience working with individuals with trauma, neurodiversity, mood disorders, identity issues, grief, loss, and many more populations. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming, kink affirming, and ethical non-monogamy affirming therapist.
When appropriate, I utilize CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, and SFBT.
Immediate openings! I am currently working towards an AASECT approved Sex Therapy Certification. My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, patient, and free of judgment. My primary focus is helping heal connections within couples and families. I have experience working with individuals with trauma, neurodiversity, mood disorders, identity issues, grief, loss, and many more populations. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming, kink affirming, and ethical non-monogamy affirming therapist.
(520) 276-4346 View (520) 276-4346
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Kathleen 'k.c.' Conner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! Clients find me supportive, open-minded, and able to help them find the solutions they need to make positive changes in their lives. Teens, adults, and families who would benefit from working with me are interested in improving communication skills, working past negative patterns, and identifying new life goals. My therapeutic approach is an interweaving of strengths-based, solution-focused, and family-systems modalities. I often tell my clients, “you are the expert on your own life,” which means that I will work with you to identify ways to create the life you want - where your actions support your aspirations.
Welcome! Clients find me supportive, open-minded, and able to help them find the solutions they need to make positive changes in their lives. Teens, adults, and families who would benefit from working with me are interested in improving communication skills, working past negative patterns, and identifying new life goals. My therapeutic approach is an interweaving of strengths-based, solution-focused, and family-systems modalities. I often tell my clients, “you are the expert on your own life,” which means that I will work with you to identify ways to create the life you want - where your actions support your aspirations.
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Sylvia K Neal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PLLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85718
Neal utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Structural Therapy, Brief Therapy, Solution Focused and client centered.
Sylvia K. Neal, MSW, LCSW, PLLC, is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in the field of sexual abuse and trauma. She has worked in this area for over 20 years starting with female adult survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault and has dedicated much of her work to the area of sexual abuse, incest, perpetration and sexual acting out. She has extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, anger, violence and abuse.
Neal utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Structural Therapy, Brief Therapy, Solution Focused and client centered.
Sylvia K. Neal, MSW, LCSW, PLLC, is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in the field of sexual abuse and trauma. She has worked in this area for over 20 years starting with female adult survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault and has dedicated much of her work to the area of sexual abuse, incest, perpetration and sexual acting out. She has extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, anger, violence and abuse.
(520) 704-9137 View (520) 704-9137
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Erica Wagner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718
Talking about problems can be difficult, not to mention taking action to solve them. The change process unfolds when you are listened to and understood. With warmth, humor, interest, and respect, I will help you focus on action steps as well as just talking as you make and maintain contact with your goals and also with your hopes and dreams. To do so I will also help you examine any life patterns, active in the present or originating from the past, that contribute to feeling stuck. Assisting you to bring mindfulness, commitment, and self-compassion into the change process will be my role.
Talking about problems can be difficult, not to mention taking action to solve them. The change process unfolds when you are listened to and understood. With warmth, humor, interest, and respect, I will help you focus on action steps as well as just talking as you make and maintain contact with your goals and also with your hopes and dreams. To do so I will also help you examine any life patterns, active in the present or originating from the past, that contribute to feeling stuck. Assisting you to bring mindfulness, commitment, and self-compassion into the change process will be my role.
(520) 402-1552 View (520) 402-1552
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Blanca Obregon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718
Are you feeling fearful, stuck, confused? Do you need help navigating life changes, relationship difficulties, or letting go of things that no longer serve you? Are you looking for more balance, well-being, purpose and meaning in your life? Whether you are experiencing a death, divorce, illness or other life change, reaching out and choosing to make personal change is commendable! I take a dynamic, creative and empathic approach to therapy. I aim to help you tell your "story", to become more self-aware and define your source of motivation. To guide you in identifying your strengths, make viable choices, and face change creatively.
Are you feeling fearful, stuck, confused? Do you need help navigating life changes, relationship difficulties, or letting go of things that no longer serve you? Are you looking for more balance, well-being, purpose and meaning in your life? Whether you are experiencing a death, divorce, illness or other life change, reaching out and choosing to make personal change is commendable! I take a dynamic, creative and empathic approach to therapy. I aim to help you tell your "story", to become more self-aware and define your source of motivation. To guide you in identifying your strengths, make viable choices, and face change creatively.
(520) 525-5009 View (520) 525-5009
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Lakeisha Johnson Ganster
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, C- DBT, MA
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718  (Online Only)
If you find yourself becoming disconnected in relationships, fighting to maintain boundaries or struggling with a trauma point, please know that you don’t have to suffer alone. Recovery is within your reach, especially when you have a team that works for and with you. I have been fortunate to work in various positions within the community behavioral health field that has offered me the opportunity to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds. My goal is to create a safe space to process trauma, rebuild relationships and present the best version of you while overcoming life’s hurdles.
If you find yourself becoming disconnected in relationships, fighting to maintain boundaries or struggling with a trauma point, please know that you don’t have to suffer alone. Recovery is within your reach, especially when you have a team that works for and with you. I have been fortunate to work in various positions within the community behavioral health field that has offered me the opportunity to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds. My goal is to create a safe space to process trauma, rebuild relationships and present the best version of you while overcoming life’s hurdles.
(520) 689-8644 View (520) 689-8644
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Virginia Pope
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718  (Online Only)
Hey there! Many of us can benefit from having a therapist help navigate our everyday challenges. Whatever your reason for seeking therapy, I am grateful you are reading my profile and considering me. I work heavily with emotions and focus on understanding the “why” behind our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. So, if you find yourself trying to understand those on a deeper level, I believe we would be a great fit! I received my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northcentral University. I also have my Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy from Capella University.
Hey there! Many of us can benefit from having a therapist help navigate our everyday challenges. Whatever your reason for seeking therapy, I am grateful you are reading my profile and considering me. I work heavily with emotions and focus on understanding the “why” behind our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. So, if you find yourself trying to understand those on a deeper level, I believe we would be a great fit! I received my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northcentral University. I also have my Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy from Capella University.
(520) 341-6293 View (520) 341-6293
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Corinne Amber Perez
Counselor, MA, LAC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718
I think we can all agree that life is challenging at times, but it can be a beautiful adventure, sometimes we just need someone to help us throughout our journey of self-discovery. Our pain, although unpleasant, can be an instrument that leads to growth and healing. The fact that your reading this means you still have hope. I’m glad you made it this far because that tells me that even after all you’ve been through, you believe in the possibility of change.
I think we can all agree that life is challenging at times, but it can be a beautiful adventure, sometimes we just need someone to help us throughout our journey of self-discovery. Our pain, although unpleasant, can be an instrument that leads to growth and healing. The fact that your reading this means you still have hope. I’m glad you made it this far because that tells me that even after all you’ve been through, you believe in the possibility of change.
(520) 348-2209 x1 View (520) 348-2209 x1
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Carolyn Wesson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718
I can help you solve problems and achieve the quality of life and love you want. I am able to find solutions to a pressing crisis (for example, an ongoing or just discovered affair), as well as do in-depth psychotherapy. I have a 98% success rate with couples, including those in which there has been an affair. Whatever problem you're dealing with, I will be clear, active, specific, and practical in my suggestions. I enjoy working with all ethnicities, middle-aged, elders, marriages including medical marriages. I am rated as one of the top five therapists by many agencies. Be assured I will return your call within four hours.
I can help you solve problems and achieve the quality of life and love you want. I am able to find solutions to a pressing crisis (for example, an ongoing or just discovered affair), as well as do in-depth psychotherapy. I have a 98% success rate with couples, including those in which there has been an affair. Whatever problem you're dealing with, I will be clear, active, specific, and practical in my suggestions. I enjoy working with all ethnicities, middle-aged, elders, marriages including medical marriages. I am rated as one of the top five therapists by many agencies. Be assured I will return your call within four hours.
(520) 448-4328 View (520) 448-4328
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Sigal Simhony Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSc, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85718  (Online Only)
I offer a safe and comforting environment to assist you in developing strength and resilience through building internal resources of safety, power, and control. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, relationship difficulties, and adjustment to major life events. I believe in an individual's desire and capacity to change and improve. I believe the path to healing is unique to each person and my aim is to provide a safe and nurturing place for you while you embrace your journey.
I offer a safe and comforting environment to assist you in developing strength and resilience through building internal resources of safety, power, and control. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, relationship difficulties, and adjustment to major life events. I believe in an individual's desire and capacity to change and improve. I believe the path to healing is unique to each person and my aim is to provide a safe and nurturing place for you while you embrace your journey.
(520) 867-4783 View (520) 867-4783
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Bridget Vyborny
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718
Do you feel like you are having a hard time connecting with loved ones? I have over ten years of experience in providing therapy services to children, families, and adults. I believe that asking for help and support is a show of strength and courage. It can be difficult to admit you are ready to make changes in your life and identify habits and patterns that are not benefiting you. I can support you and walk along side you as you make those changes in order to achieve greater life satisfaction and healthier relationships.
Do you feel like you are having a hard time connecting with loved ones? I have over ten years of experience in providing therapy services to children, families, and adults. I believe that asking for help and support is a show of strength and courage. It can be difficult to admit you are ready to make changes in your life and identify habits and patterns that are not benefiting you. I can support you and walk along side you as you make those changes in order to achieve greater life satisfaction and healthier relationships.
(520) 523-7282 View (520) 523-7282
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Sarah Stewart
Counselor, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718
What's holding you back from living your best life? Do you sometimes feel stuck? Have trouble managing your thoughts and emotions? Life can be challenging, and I understand that. I believe we all have the innate strength within us to overcome life's struggles, but sometimes it is helpful to have some extra support. As your therapist, I am here to work collaboratively with you to become the best version of yourself. I am warm and connect with my clients on a deep level. I can help you get excited about the future and all of the great possibilities that life has to offer.
What's holding you back from living your best life? Do you sometimes feel stuck? Have trouble managing your thoughts and emotions? Life can be challenging, and I understand that. I believe we all have the innate strength within us to overcome life's struggles, but sometimes it is helpful to have some extra support. As your therapist, I am here to work collaboratively with you to become the best version of yourself. I am warm and connect with my clients on a deep level. I can help you get excited about the future and all of the great possibilities that life has to offer.
(520) 422-8429 View (520) 422-8429
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Susan Warren
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, CHT
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718
For over 30 years I have been helping individuals, couples, and families to learn better ways to manange their lives using the most advanced therapeutic techniques. The focus is on learning to manage emotions, how to change behaviors, and how to become more resilient in order to cope with whatever challenges life may bring. We can work on a single issue or explore working deeply through multiple complicated issues to untangle the mental, emotional, and physical effects that trauma may create in order to bring about deeper, long lasting healing and overall sense of wellbeing. Please go to advancedhealingarts.net for more information.
For over 30 years I have been helping individuals, couples, and families to learn better ways to manange their lives using the most advanced therapeutic techniques. The focus is on learning to manage emotions, how to change behaviors, and how to become more resilient in order to cope with whatever challenges life may bring. We can work on a single issue or explore working deeply through multiple complicated issues to untangle the mental, emotional, and physical effects that trauma may create in order to bring about deeper, long lasting healing and overall sense of wellbeing. Please go to advancedhealingarts.net for more information.
(520) 216-4650 View (520) 216-4650
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Megan Orcutt
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718  (Online Only)
For many of us, the journey has been difficult... Feeling trapped, hopeless, and as though you have tried everything, yet are powerless to change things. While everyone will feel this way during dark times, if this has become your day-to-day struggle, it may be time to seek support. I am here for you. I appreciate the courage it takes to reach out and try something different. Whether this is your first experience with counseling or you are interested in a different approach this time, a life filled with meaning, joy, and connection is possible and within your reach.
For many of us, the journey has been difficult... Feeling trapped, hopeless, and as though you have tried everything, yet are powerless to change things. While everyone will feel this way during dark times, if this has become your day-to-day struggle, it may be time to seek support. I am here for you. I appreciate the courage it takes to reach out and try something different. Whether this is your first experience with counseling or you are interested in a different approach this time, a life filled with meaning, joy, and connection is possible and within your reach.
(520) 412-6803 View (520) 412-6803
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Ivan Van Ravenswaay
Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718
We all have experienced bad days, discouragement, disappointments, confusion, anxiety, and other difficult challenges. There are moments when some of these experiences create a debilitating and paralyzing effect and the feeling of hopelessness ensues. I have a passion for helping people struggling with hopelessness. I believe the narrative approach to life, which means we have the power and ability to create our present and future experiences. Every now and then, however, a guide is needed to help us navigate through the journey and overcome those debilitating and paralyzing effects of hopelessness.
We all have experienced bad days, discouragement, disappointments, confusion, anxiety, and other difficult challenges. There are moments when some of these experiences create a debilitating and paralyzing effect and the feeling of hopelessness ensues. I have a passion for helping people struggling with hopelessness. I believe the narrative approach to life, which means we have the power and ability to create our present and future experiences. Every now and then, however, a guide is needed to help us navigate through the journey and overcome those debilitating and paralyzing effects of hopelessness.
(520) 397-3465 x3837 View (520) 397-3465 x3837
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HeartShift Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85718
Deep down you are truly a bright light, talented, gifted and loving. But that's not how you feel inside. You have doubts, judgements and just plain don't know where you fit in the world. And that stops you from living and loving in life. We know how you feel and if you are ready, at all, to start letting what stops you go, we are here to walk that road with you. Whether it's a relationship struggle, or battles with anxiety, loss, depression, life transition/direction, family issues, self-esteem....our brilliant Clinicians have 15-30 years of experience and a toolbox full of the best ways to break through it all!
Deep down you are truly a bright light, talented, gifted and loving. But that's not how you feel inside. You have doubts, judgements and just plain don't know where you fit in the world. And that stops you from living and loving in life. We know how you feel and if you are ready, at all, to start letting what stops you go, we are here to walk that road with you. Whether it's a relationship struggle, or battles with anxiety, loss, depression, life transition/direction, family issues, self-esteem....our brilliant Clinicians have 15-30 years of experience and a toolbox full of the best ways to break through it all!
(520) 389-6223 View (520) 389-6223

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.