Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Temecula, CA

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Cathryn Leff PhD LMFT Couples Communication Expert
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Temecula, CA 92591
Do you feel like you’re not being heard by your partner? Or not appreciated? Is there an issue surrounding a lack of faithfulness, money, being a parent, the in-laws, or work? Or maybe you’d both just love to connect on a deeper level? Maybe you and your spouse or partner haven't learned how to communicate honestly or with respect...and there has been a betrayal of trust – You live like roommates rather than lovers – You feel isolated and alone – You are together only because of your children...and you want something more, much more!
Do you feel like you’re not being heard by your partner? Or not appreciated? Is there an issue surrounding a lack of faithfulness, money, being a parent, the in-laws, or work? Or maybe you’d both just love to connect on a deeper level? Maybe you and your spouse or partner haven't learned how to communicate honestly or with respect...and there has been a betrayal of trust – You live like roommates rather than lovers – You feel isolated and alone – You are together only because of your children...and you want something more, much more!
(951) 566-4044 View (951) 566-4044
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Paul Ellingsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Temecula, CA 92592
Some problems in life can be difficult to deal with. It can be hard to make progress. It can be hard to understand why we feel the way we do, or to understand why we do the things we do. We can be stifled by fear, hampered by low self-esteem, or suffer from being too hard on ourselves. It can seem that we have the same kind of problems or painful emotions over and over.
Some problems in life can be difficult to deal with. It can be hard to make progress. It can be hard to understand why we feel the way we do, or to understand why we do the things we do. We can be stifled by fear, hampered by low self-esteem, or suffer from being too hard on ourselves. It can seem that we have the same kind of problems or painful emotions over and over.
(341) 888-7653 View (341) 888-7653
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Kufre Idiong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Temecula, CA 92592
Have you been considering therapy for a while, but have been nervous to take the first step to talk to someone? Often, we know we need help, but it can be hard to ask for it and open up about what's going on in our life and head. Maybe you're nervous because even though you want to work on yourself, you're worried if you start opening up about uncomfortable feelings it may be a lot to manage. As a Navy veteran turned therapist, I understand what it's like to struggle with the idea of opening up and I also know the value that comes from having the right kind of support. Allow me to meet you where you're at to make the process easier.
Have you been considering therapy for a while, but have been nervous to take the first step to talk to someone? Often, we know we need help, but it can be hard to ask for it and open up about what's going on in our life and head. Maybe you're nervous because even though you want to work on yourself, you're worried if you start opening up about uncomfortable feelings it may be a lot to manage. As a Navy veteran turned therapist, I understand what it's like to struggle with the idea of opening up and I also know the value that comes from having the right kind of support. Allow me to meet you where you're at to make the process easier.
(951) 524-7357 View (951) 524-7357
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Isabel Ntekim
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
Verified Verified
Temecula, CA 92590
Hablo español. I have worked with both adolescents and adults. I worked at a non-profit residential treatment facility for substance use where I had the opportunity to treat clients in individual therapy and facilitated groups such as Trauma, Grief, Mindfulness, Anger Management, Parenting, DBT Skills and Wellness Recovery. I treat patients that face physical and mental health challenges such as chronic illness, chronic pain, substance use, depression, and anxiety.
Hablo español. I have worked with both adolescents and adults. I worked at a non-profit residential treatment facility for substance use where I had the opportunity to treat clients in individual therapy and facilitated groups such as Trauma, Grief, Mindfulness, Anger Management, Parenting, DBT Skills and Wellness Recovery. I treat patients that face physical and mental health challenges such as chronic illness, chronic pain, substance use, depression, and anxiety.
(951) 476-1975 View (951) 476-1975
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Amber Wescott
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Temecula, CA 92590
I have worked with children aging from 10-17 years old, young adults, couples, and families who had a vast variety of life stressors, economic backgrounds, and psychological symptoms. I have had the privilege of working alongside school staff, parents, guardians, and other family members in navigating the process of their children’s Individual Education plans (IEP’s). I have treated clients who suffered from diverse issues like, grief and loss, trauma, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD & ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depression, and other diagnoses.
I have worked with children aging from 10-17 years old, young adults, couples, and families who had a vast variety of life stressors, economic backgrounds, and psychological symptoms. I have had the privilege of working alongside school staff, parents, guardians, and other family members in navigating the process of their children’s Individual Education plans (IEP’s). I have treated clients who suffered from diverse issues like, grief and loss, trauma, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD & ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depression, and other diagnoses.
(951) 944-0371 View (951) 944-0371
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Amanda Vadney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CLE
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Temecula, CA 92590
Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Do you feel unsatisfied with where your life is right now? Are you unhappy because of a relationship, job or family situation? Perhaps things are going well on the surface, but you still feel like something is missing. Maybe you've become so stressed out that you don't even feel like yourself anymore. Stress, depression, and anxiety can change your personality, the dynamics of your relationship, and how you react to others. Whether you are dealing with these or other issues, or simply want to work on personal growth, I can help.
Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Do you feel unsatisfied with where your life is right now? Are you unhappy because of a relationship, job or family situation? Perhaps things are going well on the surface, but you still feel like something is missing. Maybe you've become so stressed out that you don't even feel like yourself anymore. Stress, depression, and anxiety can change your personality, the dynamics of your relationship, and how you react to others. Whether you are dealing with these or other issues, or simply want to work on personal growth, I can help.
(951) 639-8263 View (951) 639-8263
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The Mindful Lemon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Temecula, CA 92590  (Online Only)
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
(909) 417-6235 View (909) 417-6235
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Raymond F. Cameron
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Temecula, CA 92592
As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is true to who you really are. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions or unresolved emotional experiences that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you are teen, individual, couple, or family seeking support and guidance to overcome life's challenges or ready to take a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is true to who you really are. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions or unresolved emotional experiences that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you are teen, individual, couple, or family seeking support and guidance to overcome life's challenges or ready to take a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
(951) 970-6254 View (951) 970-6254
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Nanette Sebourn Couples-Individual-Sex specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Temecula, CA 92590
Ms. Sebourn is IMPARTIAL, KIND AND ACCURATE. She treats individuals and couples AT THE SAME TIME. She specializes in sex therapy for individuals and couples. She is a Psychologist, a Healer and an Educator so her treatments use all three modes to help with any issue. Her hours are 12noon to 7pm to accommodate everyone's schedule on Mondays thru Thursday. She wrote a book titled "Love with a Brain" ( ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0578661698 ) and it is available on Amazon. She offers a free meet & greet so please call to find out more. She honestly cares about her clients. See for yourself at Nanettesebourn.com
Ms. Sebourn is IMPARTIAL, KIND AND ACCURATE. She treats individuals and couples AT THE SAME TIME. She specializes in sex therapy for individuals and couples. She is a Psychologist, a Healer and an Educator so her treatments use all three modes to help with any issue. Her hours are 12noon to 7pm to accommodate everyone's schedule on Mondays thru Thursday. She wrote a book titled "Love with a Brain" ( ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0578661698 ) and it is available on Amazon. She offers a free meet & greet so please call to find out more. She honestly cares about her clients. See for yourself at Nanettesebourn.com
(951) 291-0563 View (951) 291-0563
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Kateline Medina
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Temecula, CA 92589
Waitlist for new clients
Have you been feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or low? Are you losing hope or encountering challenging relationships with others (friends, family, partner, or co-parent)? Contemplating whether or not therapy can help? Let me be the first to say, this is your moment to do something different in your life. Everyone needs a little help sometimes. I believe you are capable of change and attaining happiness. This may mean gaining security in asking for what you need, asserting boundaries with your partner/co-parent, or making a decision to walk away from a significant part in your life that is no longer serving you a purpose.
Have you been feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or low? Are you losing hope or encountering challenging relationships with others (friends, family, partner, or co-parent)? Contemplating whether or not therapy can help? Let me be the first to say, this is your moment to do something different in your life. Everyone needs a little help sometimes. I believe you are capable of change and attaining happiness. This may mean gaining security in asking for what you need, asserting boundaries with your partner/co-parent, or making a decision to walk away from a significant part in your life that is no longer serving you a purpose.
(951) 400-4560 View (951) 400-4560
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Rickey Bates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Temecula, CA 92592
I have been practicing as a psychotherapist for over 7 years. My Master's in Social Work focused on Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality and how our different life experiences shape how we navigate our surroundings. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, some of my approaches to helping my clients identify their challenges and barriers to their identified problems.
I have been practicing as a psychotherapist for over 7 years. My Master's in Social Work focused on Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality and how our different life experiences shape how we navigate our surroundings. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, some of my approaches to helping my clients identify their challenges and barriers to their identified problems.
(951) 382-5373 View (951) 382-5373
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Jenee Bryant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Temecula, CA 92591
My name is Jeneé Bryant, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Francisco, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults who experience stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, aging, end-of-life, and medical issues. I use a client-centered, whole-person approach to better understand my clients and help them heal. My focus population is from young adults to older adults dealing with major life changes such as medical diagnosis, traumatic events, substance abuse, and end-of-life issues.
My name is Jeneé Bryant, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Francisco, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults who experience stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, aging, end-of-life, and medical issues. I use a client-centered, whole-person approach to better understand my clients and help them heal. My focus population is from young adults to older adults dealing with major life changes such as medical diagnosis, traumatic events, substance abuse, and end-of-life issues.
(951) 904-3652 View (951) 904-3652
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Sylvia Samy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Temecula, CA 92591
You deserve peace, it is possible to have I have seen in happen in my work. Life can be hard, and some challenges we face can be draining and overwhelming or too much to bear. Are you too exhausted ? Is it difficult to motivate yourself? Does your anxiety interfere with you being able to accomplish life? coping methods you've used before are not working? unhappy with your life or your relationships? therapy can help. Short term process for a long term change. Through practice & education, I offer you a confidential, non judgmental space to find peace.
You deserve peace, it is possible to have I have seen in happen in my work. Life can be hard, and some challenges we face can be draining and overwhelming or too much to bear. Are you too exhausted ? Is it difficult to motivate yourself? Does your anxiety interfere with you being able to accomplish life? coping methods you've used before are not working? unhappy with your life or your relationships? therapy can help. Short term process for a long term change. Through practice & education, I offer you a confidential, non judgmental space to find peace.
(951) 387-4823 View (951) 387-4823
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Sandy Lorraine Alvarez Molina
Marriage & Family Therapist, M ED, LMFT
Verified Verified
Temecula, CA 92591  (Online Only)
Understanding the diverse needs of my potential clients, my unique approach combines career coaching, holistic well-being, mental health support, and creative empowerment. I am committed to guiding individuals through life transitions, aligning their professional pursuits with personal values, and fostering overall life satisfaction. Whether addressing stress and anxiety, or nurturing creative expression, my goal is to provide a tailored, comprehensive experience that empowers individuals to navigate challenges, discover their strengths, and embark on a journey of holistic growth.
Understanding the diverse needs of my potential clients, my unique approach combines career coaching, holistic well-being, mental health support, and creative empowerment. I am committed to guiding individuals through life transitions, aligning their professional pursuits with personal values, and fostering overall life satisfaction. Whether addressing stress and anxiety, or nurturing creative expression, my goal is to provide a tailored, comprehensive experience that empowers individuals to navigate challenges, discover their strengths, and embark on a journey of holistic growth.
(951) 457-6695 View (951) 457-6695
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Christopher T Hubbard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Temecula, CA 92591  (Online Only)
I walk alongside people and help them make the adjustments they want to see in their lives through curiosity, compassion, and collaboration.
I walk alongside people and help them make the adjustments they want to see in their lives through curiosity, compassion, and collaboration.
(925) 860-7073 View (925) 860-7073
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Collaborative Psychology Group
Psychologist, Psy D, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Temecula, CA 92590
We are a diverse group practice and consider it a privilege in being apart of helping you discover how to operate from the best in you. Our goal as therapists is to work collaboratively with individuals, couples and families in a process of self-reflection, self-validation and self confrontation while acting with integrity and operating from the best in themselves. We work with individuals to assist them in developing satisfying, meaningful relationships by helping them attain a balance between autonomy and connection to others.
We are a diverse group practice and consider it a privilege in being apart of helping you discover how to operate from the best in you. Our goal as therapists is to work collaboratively with individuals, couples and families in a process of self-reflection, self-validation and self confrontation while acting with integrity and operating from the best in themselves. We work with individuals to assist them in developing satisfying, meaningful relationships by helping them attain a balance between autonomy and connection to others.
(951) 447-8236 View (951) 447-8236
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Inspiration Point Counseling Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW
Verified Verified
Temecula, CA 92591  (Online Only)
I offer an open-minded, easy-going, and supportive, solution focused approach with an emphasis on life transitions, intergenerational trauma, depression, anxiety, sexuality, gender, non-monogamy, and oppression.
Struggling with low self-esteem, relationship issues, high sensitivities, trauma and/or difficult life transitions? Wanting to gain understanding or implement changes to presenting problems in your life and uncertain of what to do? I help beautiful humans like yourself, especially people of color and veterans obtain the skills and tools necessary to not only survive but thrive mentally and emotionally.
I offer an open-minded, easy-going, and supportive, solution focused approach with an emphasis on life transitions, intergenerational trauma, depression, anxiety, sexuality, gender, non-monogamy, and oppression.
Struggling with low self-esteem, relationship issues, high sensitivities, trauma and/or difficult life transitions? Wanting to gain understanding or implement changes to presenting problems in your life and uncertain of what to do? I help beautiful humans like yourself, especially people of color and veterans obtain the skills and tools necessary to not only survive but thrive mentally and emotionally.
(805) 590-4042 View (805) 590-4042
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Andrea Lovvorn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Temecula, CA 92590  (Online Only)
Many people have experienced trauma in some form during their life. At times this trauma is a single obvious event, but at other times it is a chronic compilation of small events that led to feeling unsafe or unlovable. Along with trauma can come a host of secondary mental health and physical symptoms such as depression, anxiety, chronic pain, headaches, and many more. In successfully treating past trauma, I find that clients are able to live happier and healthier lives free of the constant triggers and emotional baggage they experience on a daily basis.
Many people have experienced trauma in some form during their life. At times this trauma is a single obvious event, but at other times it is a chronic compilation of small events that led to feeling unsafe or unlovable. Along with trauma can come a host of secondary mental health and physical symptoms such as depression, anxiety, chronic pain, headaches, and many more. In successfully treating past trauma, I find that clients are able to live happier and healthier lives free of the constant triggers and emotional baggage they experience on a daily basis.
(909) 324-4171 View (909) 324-4171
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Alyssa Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Temecula, CA 92592  (Online Only)
Specializing in trauma healing, with a solution focused approach, I love helping guide my clients towards positive transformations.
First Things First - you're here! You might be wondering how you can reach the next step in life, find some relief with stress, or be the best you in a relationship. Let's uncover how to get you closer to being, doing, and having what you've been wanting. At First Things First, you will find the help you need to unlock the abundance of peace that you very much deserve.
Specializing in trauma healing, with a solution focused approach, I love helping guide my clients towards positive transformations.
First Things First - you're here! You might be wondering how you can reach the next step in life, find some relief with stress, or be the best you in a relationship. Let's uncover how to get you closer to being, doing, and having what you've been wanting. At First Things First, you will find the help you need to unlock the abundance of peace that you very much deserve.
(951) 783-2428 View (951) 783-2428
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Susan Watkins MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Temecula, CA 92592
Most people, at some point in their lives, encounter periods of difficulty, change and transition; when personal issues affect their work or relationships. Families are under a great deal of stress in today's world, more so today, than ever. Recognizing the need for additional support is a sign of strength and courage. Finding the right therapist, one that listens to your concerns, understands your challenges, and genuinely connects with you, can be difficult. My goal is to provide a warm, supportive environment, in which clients can develop coping strategies, problem solving skills, and confidence.
Most people, at some point in their lives, encounter periods of difficulty, change and transition; when personal issues affect their work or relationships. Families are under a great deal of stress in today's world, more so today, than ever. Recognizing the need for additional support is a sign of strength and courage. Finding the right therapist, one that listens to your concerns, understands your challenges, and genuinely connects with you, can be difficult. My goal is to provide a warm, supportive environment, in which clients can develop coping strategies, problem solving skills, and confidence.
(951) 309-2669 View (951) 309-2669
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.