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Sasha Liu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94024  (Online Only)
I believe in your potential for personal growth toward a more satisfying relationship with others. My style is warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental. I respect your uniqueness. People who come to me are often experiencing depression and anxiety; major life transitions; cultural dislocation; loss and grief. By practicing solution-focused and client-centered psychotherapy, I help people embark on the journey of self-understanding, acceptance, and finding what they seek.
I believe in your potential for personal growth toward a more satisfying relationship with others. My style is warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental. I respect your uniqueness. People who come to me are often experiencing depression and anxiety; major life transitions; cultural dislocation; loss and grief. By practicing solution-focused and client-centered psychotherapy, I help people embark on the journey of self-understanding, acceptance, and finding what they seek.
(510) 962-9356 View (510) 962-9356
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Rachael E Barreto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94024
I incorporate treatment strategies that include creative problem solving, cognitive behavioral techniques, and solution focused strategies that are effective, practical, and personalized to help my clients achieve their goals as quickly as possible.
I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in the treatment of adult ADHD. I utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques and coaching strategies based in neuroscience to help clients improve cognition and executive functioning skills, emotional awareness and intelligence, and overall functioning in school, work, relationships and daily life.
I incorporate treatment strategies that include creative problem solving, cognitive behavioral techniques, and solution focused strategies that are effective, practical, and personalized to help my clients achieve their goals as quickly as possible.
I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in the treatment of adult ADHD. I utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques and coaching strategies based in neuroscience to help clients improve cognition and executive functioning skills, emotional awareness and intelligence, and overall functioning in school, work, relationships and daily life.
(650) 955-1705 View (650) 955-1705
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Rik Rusovick
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94024
Using EMDR, mindfulness, self-compassion, and solution focused approaches we'll work together so you gain perspective, stability, and forward motion on important goals.
Wrestling depression, anxiety, complex PTSD, relationship problems, or alcohol and drugs? Do others see you're at odds with yourself or your circumstances? Inner conflict, harsh self-criticism, rigid thinking, and refusal to accept yourself are blocking a life you want. Therapy doesn't need to last years nor require endless focus on the past. You can decide what to work on and have a say in the direction of that work. There are solutions for what's happening, and sometimes just seeing and keeping focused on these brings change without attention to much else. At other times it's more complicated. Give yourself room to explore.
Using EMDR, mindfulness, self-compassion, and solution focused approaches we'll work together so you gain perspective, stability, and forward motion on important goals.
Wrestling depression, anxiety, complex PTSD, relationship problems, or alcohol and drugs? Do others see you're at odds with yourself or your circumstances? Inner conflict, harsh self-criticism, rigid thinking, and refusal to accept yourself are blocking a life you want. Therapy doesn't need to last years nor require endless focus on the past. You can decide what to work on and have a say in the direction of that work. There are solutions for what's happening, and sometimes just seeing and keeping focused on these brings change without attention to much else. At other times it's more complicated. Give yourself room to explore.
(415) 323-0498 View (415) 323-0498
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Holly Adams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94022
Hi, I'm Holly Adams, a Licensed Psychotherapist with over 21 years of experience providing counseling to help people make meaningful changes in their lives. I help people with things like anxiety, depression, dipolar disorder, and coping skills, and I enjoy working with people dealing with cancer, autoimmune disorders, and other serious health issues. I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your unique needs, drawing from various models of psychotherapy including, cognitive behavior, humanistic, solution-focused, and problem-solving methods.
Hi, I'm Holly Adams, a Licensed Psychotherapist with over 21 years of experience providing counseling to help people make meaningful changes in their lives. I help people with things like anxiety, depression, dipolar disorder, and coping skills, and I enjoy working with people dealing with cancer, autoimmune disorders, and other serious health issues. I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your unique needs, drawing from various models of psychotherapy including, cognitive behavior, humanistic, solution-focused, and problem-solving methods.
(619) 349-6781 View (619) 349-6781
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Kelly Koken
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94024
Are you feeling stuck in life? Does stress at work, from life, from family, your partner or friends, feel overwhelming? I believe that we all deserver to live happy, healthy lives. I help adults and adolescents who are struggling with depression, trauma, anxiety, stress, anger, life transitions, or grief. Together we untangle what is holding you back and keeping you from being your best self. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, or at your wits' end there is help for you. Together, we will help you get unstuck and cope with your life’s challenges. Let's bring happiness back to your life!
Are you feeling stuck in life? Does stress at work, from life, from family, your partner or friends, feel overwhelming? I believe that we all deserver to live happy, healthy lives. I help adults and adolescents who are struggling with depression, trauma, anxiety, stress, anger, life transitions, or grief. Together we untangle what is holding you back and keeping you from being your best self. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, or at your wits' end there is help for you. Together, we will help you get unstuck and cope with your life’s challenges. Let's bring happiness back to your life!
(408) 599-3066 View (408) 599-3066
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Kahina Kaci
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94024
Going through something? Have something on your mind? I'm here to help! My goal is to provide a safe space for you to process your feelings and put the past to rest while defining your goals for the future so you can start living your best life. I utilize a client-centered approach that is tailored specifically to your needs with an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and family systems approaches. I believe our thoughts are extremely powerful because our thoughts guide our beliefs and beliefs guide our actions.
Going through something? Have something on your mind? I'm here to help! My goal is to provide a safe space for you to process your feelings and put the past to rest while defining your goals for the future so you can start living your best life. I utilize a client-centered approach that is tailored specifically to your needs with an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and family systems approaches. I believe our thoughts are extremely powerful because our thoughts guide our beliefs and beliefs guide our actions.
(951) 724-5785 View (951) 724-5785
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Eric A Martinez
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94024
I often use a CBT and solution focused approach, where we will explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviors as a way to create change in your life.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 10 years of experience working with youth and adults. I am passionate about working with people, and helping them overcome and work through challenges such as adjustment issues, behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family conflict, life transitions, post-traumatic stress, substance use and more. I also offer parent coaching sessions to help parents find the best ways to support their children and strengthen communication.
I often use a CBT and solution focused approach, where we will explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviors as a way to create change in your life.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 10 years of experience working with youth and adults. I am passionate about working with people, and helping them overcome and work through challenges such as adjustment issues, behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family conflict, life transitions, post-traumatic stress, substance use and more. I also offer parent coaching sessions to help parents find the best ways to support their children and strengthen communication.
(831) 667-5973 View (831) 667-5973
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Stephen A Joffe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-ME
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94024  (Online Only)
Solution focused, change focused.
Coaching, consultation, education and training in Bay Area, CA, and by encrypted video from any location. Experienced and expertise with couples, families, and individuals. Focus on the process of change to facilitate your evolution. Very experienced with children, adolescents, young adults and adults. Clients from 5-70+, male and female, all racial and ethnic groups, all religious orientations. Marital and couples work and parenting focused education. Provide guidance and support for college students struggling/in transition. Private pay. Licensed in Maine. Focus on the process of achieving change and barriers.
Solution focused, change focused.
Coaching, consultation, education and training in Bay Area, CA, and by encrypted video from any location. Experienced and expertise with couples, families, and individuals. Focus on the process of change to facilitate your evolution. Very experienced with children, adolescents, young adults and adults. Clients from 5-70+, male and female, all racial and ethnic groups, all religious orientations. Marital and couples work and parenting focused education. Provide guidance and support for college students struggling/in transition. Private pay. Licensed in Maine. Focus on the process of achieving change and barriers.
(207) 747-3099 View (207) 747-3099
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Sheron Gershelis
Pre-Licensed Professional, ASW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94024
Are you struggling with work, relational, and life stressors that have overwhelmed you and you are unsure what to do next? You're trying to open the next chapter in your life, but your past traumas and anxiety stop you. This is where I come in and help guide you in making YOUR right decision. I will help you through your journey in becoming worry-free and assist you in processing unresolved feelings and learning healthy coping skills for emotional distress
Are you struggling with work, relational, and life stressors that have overwhelmed you and you are unsure what to do next? You're trying to open the next chapter in your life, but your past traumas and anxiety stop you. This is where I come in and help guide you in making YOUR right decision. I will help you through your journey in becoming worry-free and assist you in processing unresolved feelings and learning healthy coping skills for emotional distress
(650) 844-0092 View (650) 844-0092
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Sterling Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94024
Throughout our lives, we all have experienced feelings of depression, anxiety, and anger. These emotions leave you feeling insecure, shameful, lonely, unworthy and stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior. Trauma can have negative emotional and physical effects and can lead to family/relationship issues. I specialize in solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and CBT. These approaches allow me to work with the client to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression and other health/behavioral issues.
Throughout our lives, we all have experienced feelings of depression, anxiety, and anger. These emotions leave you feeling insecure, shameful, lonely, unworthy and stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior. Trauma can have negative emotional and physical effects and can lead to family/relationship issues. I specialize in solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and CBT. These approaches allow me to work with the client to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression and other health/behavioral issues.
(650) 629-2936 View (650) 629-2936
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Laurel Salmon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94024
Experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma can be hard to navigate on one’s own. Through the use of integrative modalities, my goal is to help you find your way so that you can manage symptoms, feel your best, discover who you truly are, and move forward in the direction of your dreams whereby your past no longer holds you back. Using warmth and compassion, I also aim to provide trauma-informed care to discuss your struggles without judgment and safely process unresolved trauma and feelings.
Experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma can be hard to navigate on one’s own. Through the use of integrative modalities, my goal is to help you find your way so that you can manage symptoms, feel your best, discover who you truly are, and move forward in the direction of your dreams whereby your past no longer holds you back. Using warmth and compassion, I also aim to provide trauma-informed care to discuss your struggles without judgment and safely process unresolved trauma and feelings.
(650) 977-4305 View (650) 977-4305
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Cathy Trenary
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94024
Our life experiences can lead us to question our identity and purpose in the world we live in. This can lead us to anxiety, depression, and trauma. Do you want to improve how you face challenges, function in your relationships, and face overwhelming feelings? I place heavy importance on addressing trauma. Trauma disintegrates the parts that make up your whole self, which can leave aspects of who you are hidden from your awareness. Left unaddressed, anxiety and depression can worsen, which can rob you of the necessary connection that all human beings need to thrive. I aim to help you process unresolved trauma.
Our life experiences can lead us to question our identity and purpose in the world we live in. This can lead us to anxiety, depression, and trauma. Do you want to improve how you face challenges, function in your relationships, and face overwhelming feelings? I place heavy importance on addressing trauma. Trauma disintegrates the parts that make up your whole self, which can leave aspects of who you are hidden from your awareness. Left unaddressed, anxiety and depression can worsen, which can rob you of the necessary connection that all human beings need to thrive. I aim to help you process unresolved trauma.
(650) 628-6703 View (650) 628-6703
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Veronica Ghabour
Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94024
I utilize versatile interventions such as IFS, CBT, DBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative, and Inner Child Work.
Mental health challenges are due to the aftereffects of traumatic experiences. Trauma can place a strain on your family, work, relationships, and even cause issues with self-worth. I specialize in trauma therapy along with treating personality disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and addiction. All these disorders can look different from person to person, and that is where our therapeutic journey of empowerment and self-exploration begins. I concentrate on creating a safe space of growth and self-discovery through unconditional positive regard, emotional regulation, and guided activities.
I utilize versatile interventions such as IFS, CBT, DBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative, and Inner Child Work.
Mental health challenges are due to the aftereffects of traumatic experiences. Trauma can place a strain on your family, work, relationships, and even cause issues with self-worth. I specialize in trauma therapy along with treating personality disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and addiction. All these disorders can look different from person to person, and that is where our therapeutic journey of empowerment and self-exploration begins. I concentrate on creating a safe space of growth and self-discovery through unconditional positive regard, emotional regulation, and guided activities.
(650) 910-4414 View (650) 910-4414
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Karlyn Michél Webb
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94024
I am passionate about helping people discover their unlimited potential and become the best version of themselves. I enjoy working with couples and individuals, and I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space where clients can heal, learn new skills, gain insight, and successfully navigate life challenges. My therapeutic approach is integrative and includes person-centered, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. In sessions, I am warm, compassionate, collaborative, and sometimes humorous. I love meeting and working with people and I am constantly inspired by their resilience.
I am passionate about helping people discover their unlimited potential and become the best version of themselves. I enjoy working with couples and individuals, and I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space where clients can heal, learn new skills, gain insight, and successfully navigate life challenges. My therapeutic approach is integrative and includes person-centered, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. In sessions, I am warm, compassionate, collaborative, and sometimes humorous. I love meeting and working with people and I am constantly inspired by their resilience.
(310) 882-7067 View (310) 882-7067
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Deborah Sloss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94022
Are you feeling stressed and anxious? Do the task of day to day living feel overwhelming? Do you have difficulty making decisions about relationships and career? I may be the right therapist for you. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation so I can learn more about your issues and concerns and you can determine if my approach fits your needs.
Are you feeling stressed and anxious? Do the task of day to day living feel overwhelming? Do you have difficulty making decisions about relationships and career? I may be the right therapist for you. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation so I can learn more about your issues and concerns and you can determine if my approach fits your needs.
(650) 262-5771 View (650) 262-5771
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Anna Alper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94022  (Online Only)
I once heard this metaphor about the lotus flower: "The lotus flower grows deep in muddy waters, far away from the sun. In time the Lotus reaches the light and transforms into a beautiful flower." You may be faced with many challenges right now: stress, anxiety, a terminal diagnosis, or perhaps you are experiencing loss of a loved one. Like the lotus flower, it may seem that everything around you is dark and the light seems very distant. It is my passion to help get you through that muddy water and help you bloom into the beautiful lotus that I know you are.
I once heard this metaphor about the lotus flower: "The lotus flower grows deep in muddy waters, far away from the sun. In time the Lotus reaches the light and transforms into a beautiful flower." You may be faced with many challenges right now: stress, anxiety, a terminal diagnosis, or perhaps you are experiencing loss of a loved one. Like the lotus flower, it may seem that everything around you is dark and the light seems very distant. It is my passion to help get you through that muddy water and help you bloom into the beautiful lotus that I know you are.
(650) 590-8869 View (650) 590-8869
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Lois Lim
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94024  (Online Only)
Do you struggle to ask for what you need or say what is on your mind? Are you looking to improve your relationships with yourself and others? Have you noticed increased irritability and stress in your day to day? If so, I am glad you are here. I work with clients who want to improve their self esteem, reduce anxiety and stress and improve their relationships.
Do you struggle to ask for what you need or say what is on your mind? Are you looking to improve your relationships with yourself and others? Have you noticed increased irritability and stress in your day to day? If so, I am glad you are here. I work with clients who want to improve their self esteem, reduce anxiety and stress and improve their relationships.
(213) 319-6520 View (213) 319-6520
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Andrea Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94022  (Online Only)
If you are struggling to find purpose and direction in your life, improve your personal relationships, find peace with food and your body, or increase self-acceptance, you’re not alone. I help teens and adults who are also anxious, depressed, or unhappy with themselves or their relationships. Some are trapped in unhealthy eating patterns or are overwhelmed with a new chapter in their lives. I’d like to help you, too.
If you are struggling to find purpose and direction in your life, improve your personal relationships, find peace with food and your body, or increase self-acceptance, you’re not alone. I help teens and adults who are also anxious, depressed, or unhappy with themselves or their relationships. Some are trapped in unhealthy eating patterns or are overwhelmed with a new chapter in their lives. I’d like to help you, too.
(510) 390-7930 View (510) 390-7930
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Susan Lindblade, LMFT-AT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, AT
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94024
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Art Therapist, I offer a genuine and non judgmental approach to helping individuals who are seeking to improve their relational and emotional well being. My experience includes working with adults, couples, adolescents, and school aged children.
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Art Therapist, I offer a genuine and non judgmental approach to helping individuals who are seeking to improve their relational and emotional well being. My experience includes working with adults, couples, adolescents, and school aged children.
(415) 856-9726 View (415) 856-9726
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Howard Scott Warshaw
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, ME, MFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94024  (Online Only)
Let's have the conversation that changes your life. I help gifted problem solvers overcome the challenges (and clean up the messes) they tend to create. I'm The Silicon Valley Therapist, a former engineer with genuine people skills. I'm fluent in both English and Nerd, and can bridge the abyss between them. Would insight, compassion and inspiration help? My esoteric blend of experience, skill and humor enables individuals to thrive and couples to reconnect. I work with HiTech professionals and the Super-Intelligent (and those trying to love them). What does "doing better" mean to you right now?
Let's have the conversation that changes your life. I help gifted problem solvers overcome the challenges (and clean up the messes) they tend to create. I'm The Silicon Valley Therapist, a former engineer with genuine people skills. I'm fluent in both English and Nerd, and can bridge the abyss between them. Would insight, compassion and inspiration help? My esoteric blend of experience, skill and humor enables individuals to thrive and couples to reconnect. I work with HiTech professionals and the Super-Intelligent (and those trying to love them). What does "doing better" mean to you right now?
(408) 400-7732 View (408) 400-7732
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.