Specialty Areas
You don’t have to relive every painful moment to move forward.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) offers a different kind of experience — one that’s collaborative, purposeful, and grounded in change.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, substance use, or life transitions, SFBT starts with what’s already working. We look for moments of strength, clarity, or connection — even if they feel small. These aren’t just lucky breaks. They’re clues.
Instead of focusing on the problem, we focus on your goals. We explore what life could look like beyond the struggle — and how to move toward it, one step at a time.
This page offers a glimpse into how SFBT can support you across different areas of life. No matter what brings you here, you don’t have to have it all figured out. You just need a direction.
Click on each area of focus to learn more.
Anxiety can feel overwhelming — like your mind is constantly scanning for danger, replaying worst-case scenarios, or second-guessing every decision. It’s exhausting. And while understanding why you feel anxious can be helpful, it doesn’t always lead to relief. It’s not about denying your anxiety. That’s where SFBT offers something refreshingly different. It’s about helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Depression can feel like a fog — draining your energy, clouding your thoughts, and making even simple tasks feel impossible. It’s not just sadness. It’s stuckness. And while understanding why you feel this way can be part of the process, it doesn’t always lead to change. That’s where SFBT offers a different path. It’s not about ignoring your depression. It’s about helping you move toward something better — one step at a time.
Trauma can leave deep marks — not just in memory, but in how you feel, relate, and move through the world. It can make you feel stuck in survival mode, disconnected from yourself, or unsure how to trust again. SFBT offers a gentle, empowering way forward. It’s not about minimizing your trauma. It’s about helping you reconnect with your strength and move toward healing — on your terms.
Grief can feel like a wave that knocks you off your feet. It can be quiet and heavy, or loud and disorienting. It can show up in unexpected ways — in relationships, routines, or even your sense of identity. SFBT offers a way to move through grief without rushing it. It’s not about fixing grief. It’s about helping you find your footing again — one meaningful step at a time.
Relationship struggles can leave you feeling misunderstood, disconnected, or stuck in the same frustrating patterns. Whether it’s tension with a partner, a breakdown in communication, or uncertainty about the future — it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. SFBT offers a way to move forward without getting lost in the past. It’s not about blaming or rehashing. It’s about helping you move toward the kind of relationship you actually want — with intention and hope.
Couples counseling can feel daunting — especially if you’ve been stuck in cycles of miscommunication, resentment, or emotional distance. You might worry that therapy will dredge up old wounds or take sides. But it doesn’t have to be that way. SFBT offers a different experience. It’s not about rehashing the past. It’s about helping you build the kind of relationship you both want — with clarity, intention, and hope.
Struggling with alcohol or substance use can feel isolating, confusing, and overwhelming. You might feel stuck between wanting change and fearing what it will take. You might worry that therapy will focus only on the problem — or label you in ways that don’t reflect your full story.
SFBT offers a different experience. It’s not about judgment or labels. It’s about helping you move toward the life you want — with clarity, intention, and support.
Life transitions can stir up uncertainty, grief, excitement, and everything in between. Whether you’re starting a new job, ending a relationship, becoming a parent, or simply feeling like something’s shifting — it’s easy to feel unmoored. SFBT offers a way to find clarity in the midst of change. It’s not about rushing through transitions. It’s about helping you move through them with clarity, strength, and support.
Stress can show up in your body, your sleep, your relationships, or your ability to focus. It can build slowly or hit all at once. And while it’s often a sign that something matters to you, it can also leave you feeling overwhelmed or stuck. SFBT offers a way to move forward without getting buried in the pressure. It’s not about ignoring stress. It’s about helping you respond to it with clarity, strength, and support.
You don’t have to be in crisis to want change. Maybe you’re feeling stuck, restless, or ready for something more — in your relationships, career, or sense of self. You might not know exactly what you want yet. You just know you’re ready to grow. SFBT is designed for moments like this. It’s not about fixing what’s broken. It’s about helping you build what’s next — with clarity, confidence, and momentum.