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Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

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Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

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Unlock What Works. Build Your Vision. Move Toward What Matters.

What Is Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)?

SFBT is a goal-driven form of therapy that emphasizes building solutions from your strengths, rather than focusing on problems. Developed by Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg, this approach is brief and future-focused, designed to help you identify the direction you want to go and activate the resources you already have to reach it.

How SFBT Works

Envision Your Desired Future

Therapy begins with your vision: what would life look like if your challenges were resolved? This future-oriented question sets a hopeful and energizing tone.

Discover Past Victories (Exceptions)

We explore moments when the problem wasn’t present or was handled better; those “exceptions” give clues to what’s already working and how to build on it.

Apply Goal-Oriented Tools

Your therapist uses techniques like the “miracle question,” scaling, and exception-tracking to help you measure progress and stay focused on real solutions.

Collaborate from a Strengths-Based Stance

You are the expert in your life, and therapy is done with you—not to you. The therapist guides, encourages, and helps co-create practical next steps.

Benefits of SFBT

Short-Term and Efficient

Often shows results in just 5–8 sessions.

Empowering and Uplifting

Reinforces confidence by building on what works.

Clear, Practical, Future-Focused

Encourages actionable change rather than deep problem analysis.

Proven Effectiveness

Supported by numerous studies across cultures, goals, and settings.

Who Can Benefit from SFBT?

SFBT may be especially fitting if you:

Your SFBT Experience at Transformation Health Services

Initial Consultation

We begin with a conversation about what’s working, what you want, and what resources you already use in your life.

Solution-Focused Sessions

Each session builds on progress—tracking shifts, scaling success, and charting next steps toward your goals.

Adapting to You

As you move forward, therapy evolves, keeping what’s effective and supporting new breakthroughs.

Self-Driven Change

By the end of treatment, you’ll feel equipped to continue progress independently, reinforcing positive patterns in daily life.

Why Choose Transformation Health for Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)?

At Transformation Health, your well-being comes first. Our therapists are experienced in brief solution-focused therapy and create a space that is safe, respectful, and centered on you. We understand that seeking therapy can feel like a big step, and we meet you with warmth, professionalism, and real-life strategies that support your growth.

Here’s why clients choose us for Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT):

Strengths-Based, Compassionate Approach

Therapy that honors your existing abilities and potential.

Brief and Effective

Designed for outcome-driven people seeking change in fewer sessions.

Strong Research Foundation

Backed by decades of study showing positive outcomes.

Collaborative and Respectful

You lead the journey—therapy supports you.

Adaptable to Your Needs

Works well solo or as a complement to other therapy methods.

Frequently Asked Questions

Many clients notice a change in as few as five to eight sessions, though individual goals guide the length.

No—instead, we focus on your future vision and actionable steps toward it, forging solutions instead of analyzing the past.

It's highly effective for specific, goal-oriented concerns and works beautifully when paired with other therapies for deeper work.

If you're ready to create positive change rooted in your strengths, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy at Transformation Health Services offers a practical path forward.

Contact us today to schedule your first session and begin crafting your preferred future.

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