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Adela Lourdes Leon
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, GC-C
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20901  (Online Only)
Bienvenidos ! Soy Hispana y me gustaria ayudarle en su propio idioma. La vida nos puede presentar muchos desafios que nos hacen sufrir y al mismo tiempo impactan nuestras vidas negativamente. Soy consejera clinica con mucha experiencia en este ambito y me dedico a ayudar a personas que estan atravezando por situaciones, traumas, o cambios dificiles en sus vidas como: despues de la muerte de un ser querido, un divorcio/separacion, una enfermedad terminal suya o de un familiar, un aborto espontaneo, muerte de cuna, accidentes traumaticos, discapacidades, perdida de empleo, diagnostico de cancer, o enfermedades cronicas. Llameme.
Bienvenidos ! Soy Hispana y me gustaria ayudarle en su propio idioma. La vida nos puede presentar muchos desafios que nos hacen sufrir y al mismo tiempo impactan nuestras vidas negativamente. Soy consejera clinica con mucha experiencia en este ambito y me dedico a ayudar a personas que estan atravezando por situaciones, traumas, o cambios dificiles en sus vidas como: despues de la muerte de un ser querido, un divorcio/separacion, una enfermedad terminal suya o de un familiar, un aborto espontaneo, muerte de cuna, accidentes traumaticos, discapacidades, perdida de empleo, diagnostico de cancer, o enfermedades cronicas. Llameme.
(301) 852-6579 View (301) 852-6579
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It's Time to Heal! Schedule an Appointment Today!
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20910  (Online Only)
Navegar por los obstáculos de la vida puede ser abrumador. Creo que la terapia es un lugar seguro para crecer, aprender y alcanzar metas compartidas utilizando una mezcla ecléctica de modalidades para satisfacer cada una de sus necesidades únicas. Puedo ayudarte a trabajar a través de problemas personales difíciles, como la baja autoestima, el estrés, la ansiedad, el trauma y la depresión. ¡Recepcionistas disponibles 24/7 para darte una cita de inmediato!
Navegar por los obstáculos de la vida puede ser abrumador. Creo que la terapia es un lugar seguro para crecer, aprender y alcanzar metas compartidas utilizando una mezcla ecléctica de modalidades para satisfacer cada una de sus necesidades únicas. Puedo ayudarte a trabajar a través de problemas personales difíciles, como la baja autoestima, el estrés, la ansiedad, el trauma y la depresión. ¡Recepcionistas disponibles 24/7 para darte una cita de inmediato!
(240) 443-2745 View (240) 443-2745
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Melba M Calderon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Gracias por mirar mi perfil y por dar los siguientes pasos en su camino de recuperacion. Si usted es alguien que necesita ayuda para adaptarse a la nueva cultura, experimenta depresión o ansiedad, problemas de inmigración, problemas de la vida, problemas de crianza y está en necesidad de alguien que lo juzgara y lo tratara con respeto positivo entonces llámeme para comenzar su nuevo viaje. Acualment no estoy congiendo casos, pero tengo una lista de espera, como se vaya cerrandos casos voy abriendo los que estan en la lista de espera.
Gracias por mirar mi perfil y por dar los siguientes pasos en su camino de recuperacion. Si usted es alguien que necesita ayuda para adaptarse a la nueva cultura, experimenta depresión o ansiedad, problemas de inmigración, problemas de la vida, problemas de crianza y está en necesidad de alguien que lo juzgara y lo tratara con respeto positivo entonces llámeme para comenzar su nuevo viaje. Acualment no estoy congiendo casos, pero tengo una lista de espera, como se vaya cerrandos casos voy abriendo los que estan en la lista de espera.
(301) 709-7081 View (301) 709-7081
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Accepting New Clients! Children & Adults Welcome!
Counselor
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20910  (Online Only)
¿Te encuentras luchando con pensamientos ansiosos? ¿Las pruebas de la vida cotidiana te atrapan en un ciclo de depresión? ¿Quizá te cuesta asimilar un acontecimiento traumático que te sucedió? No estás solo y no tienes que seguir luchando. Te proporcionaré un ambiente seguro, sin prejuicios y de apoyo que te permita expresarte abierta y libremente. Como cliente mío, te ayudaré a trabajar a través de lo que sea que estés experimentando actualmente y te ayudaré a trabajar hacia un mañana más feliz.
¿Te encuentras luchando con pensamientos ansiosos? ¿Las pruebas de la vida cotidiana te atrapan en un ciclo de depresión? ¿Quizá te cuesta asimilar un acontecimiento traumático que te sucedió? No estás solo y no tienes que seguir luchando. Te proporcionaré un ambiente seguro, sin prejuicios y de apoyo que te permita expresarte abierta y libremente. Como cliente mío, te ayudaré a trabajar a través de lo que sea que estés experimentando actualmente y te ayudaré a trabajar hacia un mañana más feliz.
(240) 443-2879 View (240) 443-2879
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Claudia L Hernandez
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20902
Felicitaciones por dar el primer paso hacia la curación. No siempre es fácil pedir ayuda, pero este es un gran paso en su viaje. Al proporcionar un ambiente cálido y empático, ayudo a mis clientes a sentirse seguros para expresar lo que más les importa. Espero servir como guía y socio a medida que descubra su propio significado, fortalezas y verdadero propósito para fomentar el auto-crecimiento. Mi cliente ideal es alguien que esté dispuesto a entablar una relación terapéutica y trabajar juntos para atravesar la tormenta.
Felicitaciones por dar el primer paso hacia la curación. No siempre es fácil pedir ayuda, pero este es un gran paso en su viaje. Al proporcionar un ambiente cálido y empático, ayudo a mis clientes a sentirse seguros para expresar lo que más les importa. Espero servir como guía y socio a medida que descubra su propio significado, fortalezas y verdadero propósito para fomentar el auto-crecimiento. Mi cliente ideal es alguien que esté dispuesto a entablar una relación terapéutica y trabajar juntos para atravesar la tormenta.
(240) 253-6806 View (240) 253-6806
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Dr. Rosanna Sanchez John
Counselor, EdD, LCPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20910  (Online Only)
I specialize in the following therapies: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma focused therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative therapy, Existential, and Gestalt.
Growth occurs when individuals confront problems, struggle to master them, and through the struggle develop new aspects of their skills, capacities, and views about life" Carl Rogers. As an LCPC I have experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families in therapy focusing on anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, race-related trauma or stress, family transitional issues, cultural adaptation, and various other needs. As a bilingual Afro-Latina I am able to provide therapy in Spanish and English.
I specialize in the following therapies: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma focused therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative therapy, Existential, and Gestalt.
Growth occurs when individuals confront problems, struggle to master them, and through the struggle develop new aspects of their skills, capacities, and views about life" Carl Rogers. As an LCPC I have experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families in therapy focusing on anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, race-related trauma or stress, family transitional issues, cultural adaptation, and various other needs. As a bilingual Afro-Latina I am able to provide therapy in Spanish and English.
(240) 905-4642 View (240) 905-4642
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Susanna Eve Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20910
I seek to help individuals, couples and families build stronger and healthier relationships. The family system is complex and dynamic. There are many configurations and possibilities. I will work as hard as you to help you identify and break out of destructive patterns. If you are ready to live your life fully authentically, with meaning and purpose, I would love to work with you to get there. I provide therapy in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
I seek to help individuals, couples and families build stronger and healthier relationships. The family system is complex and dynamic. There are many configurations and possibilities. I will work as hard as you to help you identify and break out of destructive patterns. If you are ready to live your life fully authentically, with meaning and purpose, I would love to work with you to get there. I provide therapy in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
(240) 209-9936 View (240) 209-9936
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Nancy K Montagna
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Maybe you want a sense of security, to be calmer, to have more energy and creativity or more loving relationships. Maybe you want freedom from the after-effects of trauma. We begin with an attitude of loving self acceptance. You can change an unhealthy habit, heal from trauma or shed an addiction relatively quickly with a brand new (evidence-based) method called Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.). I bring wide experience and a large professional toolbox to help you toward your goals.
Maybe you want a sense of security, to be calmer, to have more energy and creativity or more loving relationships. Maybe you want freedom from the after-effects of trauma. We begin with an attitude of loving self acceptance. You can change an unhealthy habit, heal from trauma or shed an addiction relatively quickly with a brand new (evidence-based) method called Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.). I bring wide experience and a large professional toolbox to help you toward your goals.
(301) 691-4317 x2 View (301) 691-4317 x2
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Jackie Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20910  (Online Only)
I believe your mental and emotional health is just as important as your physical health and well being. Just as you would see your primary doctor to maintain your physical health, counseling/therapy is here to help you maintain your mental and emotional health. I have significant experience working with adults dealing with (but not limited to): depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, trauma, life transitions, parenting and multi-cultural issues.
I believe your mental and emotional health is just as important as your physical health and well being. Just as you would see your primary doctor to maintain your physical health, counseling/therapy is here to help you maintain your mental and emotional health. I have significant experience working with adults dealing with (but not limited to): depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, trauma, life transitions, parenting and multi-cultural issues.
(443) 402-3255 View (443) 402-3255
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Nelly Valero-Wills
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Welcome to my practice! I am a bilingual psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working in the Clinical field. I offer psychotherapy to people whose goals are to improve their mental well being, strengthen their interpersonal relationships, and achieve their aspirations in life. I combine different schools of psychotherapy to offer the most pertinent tools for clients to learn how to deal with diverse mental health conditions: anxiety, depression, sexual trauma, PTSD, complicated grief, relational challenges, self harm, among others. I am bilingual (Spanish) and also multicultural.
Welcome to my practice! I am a bilingual psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working in the Clinical field. I offer psychotherapy to people whose goals are to improve their mental well being, strengthen their interpersonal relationships, and achieve their aspirations in life. I combine different schools of psychotherapy to offer the most pertinent tools for clients to learn how to deal with diverse mental health conditions: anxiety, depression, sexual trauma, PTSD, complicated grief, relational challenges, self harm, among others. I am bilingual (Spanish) and also multicultural.
(301) 433-7767 View (301) 433-7767
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Victoria Washington
Counselor, MS, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20902  (Online Only)
My mission as an IFS-trained therapist is to help you understand and heal the different parts of yourself that may be in conflict or pain. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, I am here to support you. IFS stands for Internal Family Systems. It is a model that views each person as having a system of sub-personalities that have their own thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and motivations. Some of your parts may be wounded by past experiences and carry negative emotions such as anger, fear, shame, or guilt. Other parts may try to protect you from those emotions by avoiding, pleasing, or numbing.
My mission as an IFS-trained therapist is to help you understand and heal the different parts of yourself that may be in conflict or pain. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, I am here to support you. IFS stands for Internal Family Systems. It is a model that views each person as having a system of sub-personalities that have their own thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and motivations. Some of your parts may be wounded by past experiences and carry negative emotions such as anger, fear, shame, or guilt. Other parts may try to protect you from those emotions by avoiding, pleasing, or numbing.
(240) 233-2927 View (240) 233-2927
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Marianella Castro
Counselor, MA, LGPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20910  (Online Only)
Feeling stuck or disconnected? Do you desire more from life, but can’t quite find your way? Perhaps you’re anxious or experiencing burnout at school or work? My therapy services support Latino/x/BIPOC teens and adults who are looking for a safe space to unload stressors, sort out thoughts and heal. Perhaps you’re looking to be supported through a difficult time in life by a professional Latina therapist who understands your struggles through a cultural lens. Whether you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, in the midst of a life transition, or long for more meaningful relationships – I can help you with tools to grow and thrive.
Feeling stuck or disconnected? Do you desire more from life, but can’t quite find your way? Perhaps you’re anxious or experiencing burnout at school or work? My therapy services support Latino/x/BIPOC teens and adults who are looking for a safe space to unload stressors, sort out thoughts and heal. Perhaps you’re looking to be supported through a difficult time in life by a professional Latina therapist who understands your struggles through a cultural lens. Whether you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, in the midst of a life transition, or long for more meaningful relationships – I can help you with tools to grow and thrive.
(301) 804-2834 View (301) 804-2834
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Jessica Branch
Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Perhaps kindness, attentive listening, and collaboration are the most important elements I can bring to adults in my comfortable therapy room as we work individually. My goal as a therapist is to provide you with a respectful environment where you can talk through what is causing you difficulties in your life. Our conversations will focus on reducing the effects and burdens of the problems, so that you will feel more free to live a happier life that is better connected to your hopes, dreams, and aspirations for the future. I can also provide sessions to practice and develop mindfulness skills to battle stress and anxiety symptoms.
Perhaps kindness, attentive listening, and collaboration are the most important elements I can bring to adults in my comfortable therapy room as we work individually. My goal as a therapist is to provide you with a respectful environment where you can talk through what is causing you difficulties in your life. Our conversations will focus on reducing the effects and burdens of the problems, so that you will feel more free to live a happier life that is better connected to your hopes, dreams, and aspirations for the future. I can also provide sessions to practice and develop mindfulness skills to battle stress and anxiety symptoms.
(240) 220-9702 View (240) 220-9702
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Mary Hewes - Walk Talk Therapy Services Llc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20910
What do you value? What is important to you? Are you showing up for yourself in those areas? You have the right to live a satisfying and rewarding life that's free of suffering. Sometimes in our journey, we can feel stuck to the point of emotional stagnation. I am committed to working with you, collaborating & following your lead, to a place of greater satisfaction. Whatever the case may be, you deserve to thrive, and I would love to partner with you through your process to a place of increased wellness and acceptance. I consider myself to be an integrative therapist grounded in psychodynamic thinking and allied with nature.
What do you value? What is important to you? Are you showing up for yourself in those areas? You have the right to live a satisfying and rewarding life that's free of suffering. Sometimes in our journey, we can feel stuck to the point of emotional stagnation. I am committed to working with you, collaborating & following your lead, to a place of greater satisfaction. Whatever the case may be, you deserve to thrive, and I would love to partner with you through your process to a place of increased wellness and acceptance. I consider myself to be an integrative therapist grounded in psychodynamic thinking and allied with nature.
(301) 918-5001 View (301) 918-5001
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Daniel Veiga
Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20904  (Online Only)
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families. When thinking about the stages of change, I prefer to meet clients where they are; and am willing to work at a pace they feel comfortable with at the start of treatment. Individuals come to treatment with a myriad of goals and needs. Specific issues may be difficult to pinpoint. However, one of my goals in the overall process is to see clients who are open to changing their current dynamic or patterns, with the hope of a more favorable outcome.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families. When thinking about the stages of change, I prefer to meet clients where they are; and am willing to work at a pace they feel comfortable with at the start of treatment. Individuals come to treatment with a myriad of goals and needs. Specific issues may be difficult to pinpoint. However, one of my goals in the overall process is to see clients who are open to changing their current dynamic or patterns, with the hope of a more favorable outcome.
(301) 720-1396 View (301) 720-1396
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O.R.E And Associates, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, MHA, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20903
O.R.E.A, LLC is a Maryland State Licensed and ACHC Accredited Early Intervention Education, Counseling and Treatment program. We offer both individual and group therapy sessions. Our counselors are fully licensed and professional therapists that work to support and provide you with the best therapeutic experience.
O.R.E.A, LLC is a Maryland State Licensed and ACHC Accredited Early Intervention Education, Counseling and Treatment program. We offer both individual and group therapy sessions. Our counselors are fully licensed and professional therapists that work to support and provide you with the best therapeutic experience.
(301) 284-3310 View (301) 284-3310
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Sarah Fairchild - Healing Hearts Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20910  (Online Only)
Welcome to Healing Hearts Therapy. Whether you need support navigating relationship challenges, processing grief, managing anxiety/depression, or exploring ways to move forward from past trauma, I am here to walk with you on your healing journey. At the center of my trauma-informed work is a deep belief that all of my clients possess inner wisdom, courage, and the potential to heal. I utilize a blend of modalities including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Relational Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Mindfulness. I am currently training to be an EMDR practitioner and am licensed in both DC and Maryland.
Welcome to Healing Hearts Therapy. Whether you need support navigating relationship challenges, processing grief, managing anxiety/depression, or exploring ways to move forward from past trauma, I am here to walk with you on your healing journey. At the center of my trauma-informed work is a deep belief that all of my clients possess inner wisdom, courage, and the potential to heal. I utilize a blend of modalities including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Relational Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Mindfulness. I am currently training to be an EMDR practitioner and am licensed in both DC and Maryland.
(240) 253-6276 View (240) 253-6276
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Wellspring Restorative Therapy Services, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, MBA, GC-C, Supervi
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20904  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
We can assist clients with healing based on trauma (including childhood, sexual, PTSD), grief, and other mental health issues through a holistic approach of treating mind, body and spirit. We help children, Adolescents and Adults with Anxiety Disorders, Bi-Polar Disorders, Conduct/Disruptive/Impulse-Control Disorders Depressive Disorders, Eating and Feeding Disorders, Death and Survivor Grief, Mood Disorders, and Trauma Disorders.
We can assist clients with healing based on trauma (including childhood, sexual, PTSD), grief, and other mental health issues through a holistic approach of treating mind, body and spirit. We help children, Adolescents and Adults with Anxiety Disorders, Bi-Polar Disorders, Conduct/Disruptive/Impulse-Control Disorders Depressive Disorders, Eating and Feeding Disorders, Death and Survivor Grief, Mood Disorders, and Trauma Disorders.
(240) 453-4723 View (240) 453-4723
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Sequence Counseling & Consulting Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20910
How does anyone choose a therapist? The variety of options are daunting, and while many, many people have been to or go to a therapist, it is not a topic easily discussed, so it can be hard to find a recommendation. Many people resort to picking the person whose face looked nice, or went to a school they recognize, or work in a convenient location or accept their insurance. Often these techniques are sufficient, but when they are not it is a great loss, as it takes so much courage to look for a therapist in the first place.
How does anyone choose a therapist? The variety of options are daunting, and while many, many people have been to or go to a therapist, it is not a topic easily discussed, so it can be hard to find a recommendation. Many people resort to picking the person whose face looked nice, or went to a school they recognize, or work in a convenient location or accept their insurance. Often these techniques are sufficient, but when they are not it is a great loss, as it takes so much courage to look for a therapist in the first place.
(240) 428-2646 View (240) 428-2646
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Brenden Stinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20906
For me, there is no ideal client. To some extent, everyone is on a spectrum of depression and anxiety, and I seek to work with clients who need assistance becoming oriented toward improvement. I have personal and professional experience and understand how difficult it is to find someone patient enough to grow alongside a client through the therapeutic process. I want to work alongside you to help you live a happy, meaningful life with these conditions.
For me, there is no ideal client. To some extent, everyone is on a spectrum of depression and anxiety, and I seek to work with clients who need assistance becoming oriented toward improvement. I have personal and professional experience and understand how difficult it is to find someone patient enough to grow alongside a client through the therapeutic process. I want to work alongside you to help you live a happy, meaningful life with these conditions.
(240) 363-9591 View (240) 363-9591

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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.