Understanding Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT): Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a goal-oriented and strength-based therapeutic approach that focuses on identifying and building upon an individual's existing strengths and resources. Developed by Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg, SFBT is brief in duration and seeks to help individuals find practical solutions to their problems, rather than dwelling on the issues themselves. Application and Scope of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT): SFBT is applied to a wide range of psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship issues. It's particularly effective for individuals seeking a short-term and solution-focused approach to problem-solving. SFBT is relevant for people of all ages and backgrounds. What to Expect in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Sessions: In SFBT sessions, individuals work with a trained therapist who guides them in identifying their goals, strengths, and potential solutions to their challenges. The therapy often involves asking solution-focused questions that help individuals envision a preferred future and take steps toward achieving it. SFBT is future-oriented and encourages individuals to take an active role in their problem-solving.

Maintaining Therapeutic Gains

Maintaining Therapeutic Gains by Gershon Basch, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

When Jacob* had started seeing me, he had been in a pretty good place. He had just stopped with his previous therapist, who was moving out of the area. He…

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Professionals Who Specialize in Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Esther Teitelbaum, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.

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  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering

Rachel Brezel

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

If you want to live a life you’ve never lived, you have to do things you’ve never done.

  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented

Ari Daniels

Psychiatric Medication Provider, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC

Nothing changes if nothing changes

  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • 🐣 Out of the box

Raizy Mushell

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R

Nothing is impossible. The word itself says "I’m possible".

  • πŸ’­ Open minded
  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented

Rivky Dasheff, LD CRC

Coach, LD CRC

A relationship is two individuals with their own individuality coming together to create a unity

  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented

Lauren Hofstatter, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Think good and it will be good

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ’ͺ Challenging

Shauli Wagschal, MHC-LP

Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Limited Permit: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

I am not perfect... But I am enough. ― Carl R. Rogers

  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • 🐣 Out of the box

Pesach Tikvah

Achieving Peace of Mind

Pesach Tikvah aims to help every person reach a state of complete wellness.

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  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • πŸ™ Spiritual
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Nahum Spirn

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

The curious paradox is that when I accept myself, just as I am, then I can change.

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ™Œ Affirming
  • 🐣 Out of the box
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Brocha Silverstein

Therapist, Drug & Alcohol Counselor, SAP, NCAC, CASAC-G

You don't need to journey this Road 2 Recovery Alone,

  • πŸ™ Spiritual
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • πŸ’ͺ Challenging

Moshe Maness, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

He who has a why to live can bear almost any how. - Friedrich Nietzsche

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ’ͺ Challenging
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering

Chaya Travis

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Serving clients since 2005

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  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented

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