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)

Rachel Brezel

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

  • In-office Brooklyn, New York

My area of expertise lies in treating anxiety, depression, OCD (including the most severe cases), emotional regulation, and relationship challenges.


" I strive to create a therapeutic space that is both welcoming and authentic, where my clients can feel seen, heard, and understood. At the same time, I recognize that therapy is not meant to be an open-ended process, …

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

Esther Teitelbaum, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office Far Rockaway, New York

Esther Teitelbaum, LCSW goes beyond surface-level conversations by adopting an attachment-focused lens and integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work.


" I see so many individuals struggling with anxiety, trauma, and complex interpersonal relationships, often searching for something deeper and more transformative than traditional talk therapy. It's common for people to feel frustrated when their therapy experience doesn't seem …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ‘‚ Listener
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering

Team Care

You need someone on your team.

Team Care is an outpatient clinic that provides in-home services for individuals ages 5-21, which are fully covered by insurance through Perform Care.


" TeamCare NJ provides Intensive In-Community (IIC) services, a short-term clinical intervention program for children and adolescents aged 5 to 21 who experience mental health or behavioral challenges. Key aspects of this program include: Licensed Therapists: Skilled clinicians with …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🌎 Holistic

Fay Brezel, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • In-office Brooklyn, New York

Through our work together, you can expect to feel truly seen, heard, & understood, while also being challenged to take steps toward personal growth & transformation


" I approach healing and self-actualization with a holistic perspective, recognizing that no single approach or method can address all aspects of our lives. Instead, I believe that true transformation and growth require a multidisciplinary approach that considers our …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ’ͺ Challenging
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented

Shauli Wagschal, MHC-LP CASAC-T

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

  • In-office Brooklyn, New York

Shauli Wagschal is a therapist who integrates an existential perspective, in addition to CBT, DBT, & ACT to empower his clients to find meaning & purpose in life.


" My approach begins with a humanistic, person-centered foundation. I deeply believe that people are inherently good and possess the ability to grow, heal, and create meaningful change when supported in the right environment. By fostering empathy, unconditional positive …

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

Ari Daniels

Psychiatric Medication Provider, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC

  • Remote only

Ari Daniels, PMHNP-BC, offers compassionate care for individuals facing mental health challenges, specializing in holistic approaches, and shared decision-making.


" The world of psychiatry and psychiatric medications is full of narratives, folk wisdom, and criticisms from every angle. While the role of the psychiatric nurse is generally well-understood, the distinction becomes less clear when the title shifts to …

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

Michali Friedman, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-C

  • Remote only

Michali Friedman, LCSW's therapeutic relationships offer a unique opportunity for clients to experience a healthy relationship. Within this context, clients evolve.


" Collaboration is the cornerstone of my therapy approach. I believe in working together with my clients to identify goals, increase awareness of patterns that impact these goals, and develop the necessary skills for achieving them. Thankfully, I have …

  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • πŸ’‘ Solution-oriented

Orly Bentata Goldenberg, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • Remote only

Adaptability is a cornerstone of my approach, and I hold my clients' feedback in the highest regard. Their insights guide our therapeutic journey


" In my journey as a therapist and founder of Smart Therapy PC, my driving force is a commitment to understanding and assisting individuals grappling with various facets of relationships, encompassing the one they share with themselves. I firmly …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • 🀝 Collaborative

Pesach Tikvah

Achieving Peace of Mind

  • In-office Brooklyn, New York

Pesach Tikvah offers culturally sensitive mental health care, addiction support, therapy, developmental disability services, and holistic community programs.


" Pesach Tikvah provides an extensive array of programs and services designed to support individuals across the lifespan, ensuring that no one feels left behind. Each offering reflects the organization’s mission to address the diverse needs of the community …

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

Rivky Dasheff, LD CRC

Coach, LD CRC

  • Remote only

Rivky Dasheff, LD CRC helps clients create a vision for their life and relationships, guiding them toward happiness and fulfillment.


" What intrigued me the most, contrary to popular belief, was that working on a relationship isn't about directly fixing it. Instead, I discovered that true progress lies in working on myself, which naturally leads to positive changes in …

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

Lauren Hofstatter, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • In-office Boca Raton, Florida

Lauren Hofstatter, LMHC, takes a solution-focused, goal-oriented approach to therapy, prioritizing helping her clients move forward in practical, meaningful ways.


" I take a solution-focused, goal-oriented approach to therapy and coaching, which means I prioritize helping my clients move forward in practical, meaningful ways. While exploring emotions and past experiences has its place, I believe progress comes when we …

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

Shoshana Ort, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Remote only

Shoshana Ort, LCSW, specializes in CBT & DBT to help clients navigate anxiety, depression, & relationship struggles, fostering resilience and emotional well-being.


" My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that healing and growth are deeply personal journeys. Every individual is unique, which is why I tailor my methods to meet your specific needs and goals. Whether you’re navigating …

  • πŸ’™ Warm
  • πŸ˜ƒ Humorous
  • πŸ’ͺ Challenging
  • πŸ₯‡ Empowering

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