Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in 94059

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Sonia C Duggal
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Redwood City, CA 94059
Relationship stress whether as a couple or in a family, can create havoc in our life and deeply impact our wellness. If you are having troubles with your partner/spouse, children, family members and your disharmony is is taking a toll on you, I am here to help you. I have journeyed with many couples, families and individuals providing a safe space to successfully navigate the complexities of their situations and find harmony in their relationships. I bring a gentle yet directive approach. Having lived and worked in different countries, I bring experience and ease in working with individuals from many different cultures.
Relationship stress whether as a couple or in a family, can create havoc in our life and deeply impact our wellness. If you are having troubles with your partner/spouse, children, family members and your disharmony is is taking a toll on you, I am here to help you. I have journeyed with many couples, families and individuals providing a safe space to successfully navigate the complexities of their situations and find harmony in their relationships. I bring a gentle yet directive approach. Having lived and worked in different countries, I bring experience and ease in working with individuals from many different cultures.
(650) 549-9343 View (650) 549-9343
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Erik Tenbrink
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MLCC
Verified Verified
Redwood City, CA 94059  (Online Only)
Welcome! Professionals are all different & it is important to find someone who fits well with your needs. We have all experienced moments of feeling like a failure, or where work doesn't give us the joy we started with, or family seems to be disappointed in our actions, or perhaps friends seem un-supportive. Sometimes we can fix things on our own, and sometimes we need extra help. I look forward to collaborating with you in order to bring you back to where you or where you want your Children to be... back to a feeling of living a happy, secure and fulfilling life.
Welcome! Professionals are all different & it is important to find someone who fits well with your needs. We have all experienced moments of feeling like a failure, or where work doesn't give us the joy we started with, or family seems to be disappointed in our actions, or perhaps friends seem un-supportive. Sometimes we can fix things on our own, and sometimes we need extra help. I look forward to collaborating with you in order to bring you back to where you or where you want your Children to be... back to a feeling of living a happy, secure and fulfilling life.
(650) 446-7448 View (650) 446-7448
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Laurie Gulutzan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redwood City, CA 94059
Are you feeling disconnected, frustrated or overwhelmed? Do you find it challenging to build close, intimate relationships? If you are looking to improve the quality of your most important relationships or to feel more skillful at building new relationships, I would look forward to working with you.
Are you feeling disconnected, frustrated or overwhelmed? Do you find it challenging to build close, intimate relationships? If you are looking to improve the quality of your most important relationships or to feel more skillful at building new relationships, I would look forward to working with you.
(510) 605-3998 View (510) 605-3998
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Margaret Li
Psychologist, PsyD, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redwood City, CA 94059
Are you struggling with intimacy or sexual concerns and not sure how to improve the situation? Sex therapy is a form of therapy intended to help individuals and couples resolve sexual difficulties, such as performance anxiety or relationship problems. It’s normal for clients to feel anxious when seeing a sex therapist, especially for the first time. Many people have trouble talking about sex at all, so discussing it with me as a stranger may feel awkward. I provide a safe space in exploring your sexual concerns, reducing the pain, and reaching desirable goals. I am one of the few Asian American AASECT certified therapists across US.
Are you struggling with intimacy or sexual concerns and not sure how to improve the situation? Sex therapy is a form of therapy intended to help individuals and couples resolve sexual difficulties, such as performance anxiety or relationship problems. It’s normal for clients to feel anxious when seeing a sex therapist, especially for the first time. Many people have trouble talking about sex at all, so discussing it with me as a stranger may feel awkward. I provide a safe space in exploring your sexual concerns, reducing the pain, and reaching desirable goals. I am one of the few Asian American AASECT certified therapists across US.
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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.