Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in 21742

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Wellness From Within Counseling LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CAC-AD
Verified Verified
Hagerstown, MD 21742  (Online Only)
Are you stuck in a cycle of wake up, go to work, come home, cook dinner, take care of your family, attempt to sleep and can’t because your brain just won’t turn off? Then wake up even more exhausted than the day before…just to do it all over again. Imagine loving your life because you have found your passion, your drive, your worth. You are living your life fearlessly! You have a relationship that fulfills you, a rocking support system, and most importantly—you love you! Because you’re an awesome fearless woman, who just got stuck along the way. Together we can help you find your way back.
Are you stuck in a cycle of wake up, go to work, come home, cook dinner, take care of your family, attempt to sleep and can’t because your brain just won’t turn off? Then wake up even more exhausted than the day before…just to do it all over again. Imagine loving your life because you have found your passion, your drive, your worth. You are living your life fearlessly! You have a relationship that fulfills you, a rocking support system, and most importantly—you love you! Because you’re an awesome fearless woman, who just got stuck along the way. Together we can help you find your way back.
(301) 691-5672 View (301) 691-5672
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Chandra Niklewski
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Hagerstown, MD 21742  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
It's alright if you don't like me. I just want you to be okay. If making you FEEL better means enabling you to continue behaviors that can take away your ability to BE better, I'm not interested. You don't need a friend or a cheerleader. You need an advocate who will stand up against the one person who has consistently gotten in your way and also holds the power to make changes to get you to a good outcome! Hint: It's you. I'd rather you tell me off and be truly content than to think I'm nice but stay in the rough spot you're in that led you to seek out help in the first place.
It's alright if you don't like me. I just want you to be okay. If making you FEEL better means enabling you to continue behaviors that can take away your ability to BE better, I'm not interested. You don't need a friend or a cheerleader. You need an advocate who will stand up against the one person who has consistently gotten in your way and also holds the power to make changes to get you to a good outcome! Hint: It's you. I'd rather you tell me off and be truly content than to think I'm nice but stay in the rough spot you're in that led you to seek out help in the first place.
(301) 215-3959 View (301) 215-3959
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Kathleen Prest
Master Social Work, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hagerstown, MD 21742  (Online Only)
Are you feeling tired, run down, frustrated or hopeless? You're struggling with the never ending challenges and transitions life throws at you. Your plate is so full, you can't possibly take on another thing, yet, here you are...taking on one more thing. You are constantly taking care of others, but your name never makes it to the top of the list. You're sick and tired of being sick and tired. Maybe you're a young adult that is struggling to see the point in life, or maybe you're a parent that is at the end of your rope. You desperately need something to change...but what?
Are you feeling tired, run down, frustrated or hopeless? You're struggling with the never ending challenges and transitions life throws at you. Your plate is so full, you can't possibly take on another thing, yet, here you are...taking on one more thing. You are constantly taking care of others, but your name never makes it to the top of the list. You're sick and tired of being sick and tired. Maybe you're a young adult that is struggling to see the point in life, or maybe you're a parent that is at the end of your rope. You desperately need something to change...but what?
(240) 376-3876 View (240) 376-3876
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Maria Rodriguez
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Hagerstown, MD 21742  (Online Only)
Functional, yet you struggle with underlying feelings of anxiety, stress, low self esteem, imposter syndrome, and depression as a result? I have worked 15 years in the psychology field both inpatient and outpatient settings. I have never regretted this experience and use it to bolster my belief that my clients can overcome their struggles and obstacles given the right tools and help.
Functional, yet you struggle with underlying feelings of anxiety, stress, low self esteem, imposter syndrome, and depression as a result? I have worked 15 years in the psychology field both inpatient and outpatient settings. I have never regretted this experience and use it to bolster my belief that my clients can overcome their struggles and obstacles given the right tools and help.
(301) 906-1057 View (301) 906-1057
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P. Frederick Hillebert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCADC, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Hagerstown, MD 21742  (Online Only)
Welcome. I honor the search that brings you here. Reaching out for assistance is a momentous step. This is the right time to act. Reading this message means you are ready. Your concerns are important; no problem is too small. There is a powerful you waiting ahead. I invite you to take the next step and contact me. Your commitment and willingness to change is the key.  Are you willing to try something different?
Welcome. I honor the search that brings you here. Reaching out for assistance is a momentous step. This is the right time to act. Reading this message means you are ready. Your concerns are important; no problem is too small. There is a powerful you waiting ahead. I invite you to take the next step and contact me. Your commitment and willingness to change is the key.  Are you willing to try something different?
(240) 339-6157 View (240) 339-6157
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Toni Maxwell
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Hagerstown, MD 21742  (Online Only)
At Refocus Renew Restore, we believe everyone has an opportunity to live a life that is whole. If you are experiencing setbacks, overwhelming amount of emotions, putting your needs on hold, not where you want to be in life, just know that you are not alone. Through life coaching, counseling, and support, we can help you achieve your vision and position yourself for successful outcomes in life. We enjoy encouraging others in rebuilding their lives back to what they envision. We want to help you explore and achieve your vision, while restoring a sense of fulfillment, peace, and normalcy in your life in the process.
At Refocus Renew Restore, we believe everyone has an opportunity to live a life that is whole. If you are experiencing setbacks, overwhelming amount of emotions, putting your needs on hold, not where you want to be in life, just know that you are not alone. Through life coaching, counseling, and support, we can help you achieve your vision and position yourself for successful outcomes in life. We enjoy encouraging others in rebuilding their lives back to what they envision. We want to help you explore and achieve your vision, while restoring a sense of fulfillment, peace, and normalcy in your life in the process.
(301) 683-5339 View (301) 683-5339
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Tricia Doherty
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, Supervi
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hagerstown, MD 21742
I have over 18 years of experience counseling and assisting others through various challenges. I am an LCPC- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Maryland. We all face challenges in our lives that we could use some assistance from a counselor to cope with. That is what I am here for..... to lend an attentive listening ear followed with compassionate support and creative solutions. You do not have to go through it alone. Contact me so we can get you feeling better soon.
I have over 18 years of experience counseling and assisting others through various challenges. I am an LCPC- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Maryland. We all face challenges in our lives that we could use some assistance from a counselor to cope with. That is what I am here for..... to lend an attentive listening ear followed with compassionate support and creative solutions. You do not have to go through it alone. Contact me so we can get you feeling better soon.
(240) 823-4205 View (240) 823-4205
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Tammy L. Sherrard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Hagerstown, MD 21742
I firmly believe that my clients know more about themselves than I do. I view therapy as a journey and strive to learn from my clients as much as I hope they learn from me along the way. If you are open-minded, willing to be challenged, and willing to learn, our journey will be rewarding.
I firmly believe that my clients know more about themselves than I do. I view therapy as a journey and strive to learn from my clients as much as I hope they learn from me along the way. If you are open-minded, willing to be challenged, and willing to learn, our journey will be rewarding.
(301) 970-4206 View (301) 970-4206
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Melanie Grimmer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Hagerstown, MD 21742  (Online Only)
Life can feel challenging, overwhelming, and stressful to the point that you feel unable to stay afloat. When life gets to this point, you might be wondering how to keep moving forward. Despite the desire for a life that feels more like living and less like surviving; taking the first step to seek out help can feel overwhelming. I will be with you every step of the way to sit alongside you through the journey. Therapy takes time but it allows you to explore yourself, reconnect with the things that matter most to you, and pave the way for the life you want to have. Let’s do that together.
Life can feel challenging, overwhelming, and stressful to the point that you feel unable to stay afloat. When life gets to this point, you might be wondering how to keep moving forward. Despite the desire for a life that feels more like living and less like surviving; taking the first step to seek out help can feel overwhelming. I will be with you every step of the way to sit alongside you through the journey. Therapy takes time but it allows you to explore yourself, reconnect with the things that matter most to you, and pave the way for the life you want to have. Let’s do that together.
(240) 851-3099 View (240) 851-3099
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JoAnn Sheffield, LCSW-C, ACC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, ACC, LCAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hagerstown, MD 21742
Not accepting new clients
The last couple of years have definitely been challenging and stressful. I have found that most people fall into three categories: survival, acceptance, or growth. My ideal client is someone who is highly motivated and wants change; someone who is seeking to grow. They are tired of being in survival mode. These individuals are seeking something different than what the traditional therapies offer. They are ready to move on to the next level. As a guide, I work to empower clients to overcome stress, and life challenges. This process involves healing, discovery, and learning valuable life lessons along the way.
The last couple of years have definitely been challenging and stressful. I have found that most people fall into three categories: survival, acceptance, or growth. My ideal client is someone who is highly motivated and wants change; someone who is seeking to grow. They are tired of being in survival mode. These individuals are seeking something different than what the traditional therapies offer. They are ready to move on to the next level. As a guide, I work to empower clients to overcome stress, and life challenges. This process involves healing, discovery, and learning valuable life lessons along the way.
(301) 323-8660 View (301) 323-8660
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April D. Lehman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hagerstown, MD 21742
Not accepting new clients
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in work with adolescents and adults with mental health and substance use disorders. I provide compassionate, no shame treatment for individuals with co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, and addiction.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in work with adolescents and adults with mental health and substance use disorders. I provide compassionate, no shame treatment for individuals with co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, and addiction.
(304) 898-8368 View (304) 898-8368
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.