Find an SFBT Therapist
Browse therapists who specialize in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Watch their intro videos to find the right fit before booking.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a goal-directed approach that focuses on solutions rather than problems. Instead of extensive analysis of what's wrong, SFBT helps you envision your preferred future and identify concrete steps to get there. This efficient approach builds on your existing strengths and resources to create meaningful change in fewer sessions.
On First Session, you can browse therapists who offer SFBT and watch their intro videos to get a sense of their approach. All therapists have their credentials verified during onboarding. Whether you prefer online or in-person sessions, you can book directly or request a free consultation to find the right match.
Michelle Mammoliti
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, SK, and BC.
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Michelle Mammoliti
Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Relationships, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, People pleasing, Attention and Impulsivity
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Relationships, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, People pleasing, Attention and Impulsivity
Nayab Tahir
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in SK, AB, YT, MB, NT, PE, BC, and ON.
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Nayab Tahir
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/her
Trauma, Cultural Challenges, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Addiction, Attachment trauma, Life transitions, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Building Meaningful Connections, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Career guidance, Depression, Deep Brain Reorienting, Deep connections, BIPOC, Family Conflict, Familial and social relationships, Anger Management, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
Trauma, Cultural Challenges, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Addiction, Attachment trauma, Life transitions, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Building Meaningful Connections, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Career guidance, Depression, Deep Brain Reorienting, Deep connections, BIPOC, Family Conflict, Familial and social relationships, Anger Management, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
Megan Sherback
Psychologist
Virtual Sessions in AB, YT, NU, NS, and NB.
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Megan Sherback
Psychologist
she/her
Highly Sensitive Person, Borderline Personality Disorder, Neurodiversity, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Anxiety, Attachment, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Self-esteem, Overwhelm, Imposter syndrome, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Perfectionism, Meaning and purpose, Workplace stress, People pleasing, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Highly Sensitive Person, Borderline Personality Disorder, Neurodiversity, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Anxiety, Attachment, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Self-esteem, Overwhelm, Imposter syndrome, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Perfectionism, Meaning and purpose, Workplace stress, People pleasing, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Lauren McCarley
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, YT, MB, NU, SK, BC, NL, and NT.
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Lauren McCarley
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her/Hers
Anxiety, OCD, Self-esteem, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Burnout, Imposter syndrome, Depression coping skills, Stress, Negative thinking and ruminating, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Perfectionism, Relationships, Navigating challenging relationships, People pleasing, Life transitions, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Panic attacks, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Decision making, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anxiety, OCD, Self-esteem, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Burnout, Imposter syndrome, Depression coping skills, Stress, Negative thinking and ruminating, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Perfectionism, Relationships, Navigating challenging relationships, People pleasing, Life transitions, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Panic attacks, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Decision making, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Kelsey Rogers
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Kelsey Rogers
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Depression coping skills, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Depression coping skills, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Samudyatha Hiremagalore
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in AB, BC, NB, and ON.
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Samudyatha Hiremagalore
Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/Her/Hers
Break-up recovery, Attachment, Relationships, Couples, Conflict resolution, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Deep connections, Family issues, People pleasing, Separation and divorce, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), BIPOC
Break-up recovery, Attachment, Relationships, Couples, Conflict resolution, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Deep connections, Family issues, People pleasing, Separation and divorce, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), BIPOC
Thiviyan Sithganesan
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Thiviyan Sithganesan
Registered Social Worker
He/Him
Childhood trauma, Relationships, Anxiety, Addiction, Anger, Attachment, BIPOC, Burnout, Children/Teens, Couples Therapy, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Emotional regulation, Health anxiety, Infidelity, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Men's issues, Mindfulness, Motivation, Phobias, Stress, Insomnia, Couples, Grief and Loss
Childhood trauma, Relationships, Anxiety, Addiction, Anger, Attachment, BIPOC, Burnout, Children/Teens, Couples Therapy, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Emotional regulation, Health anxiety, Infidelity, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Men's issues, Mindfulness, Motivation, Phobias, Stress, Insomnia, Couples, Grief and Loss
Karla Rivera
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Karla Rivera
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her/Hers
Nervous system regulation, Parenting, Spirituality, Self-esteem, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Intergenerational trauma, Mind-body connection, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Wellness Counselling, Mindfulness
Nervous system regulation, Parenting, Spirituality, Self-esteem, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Intergenerational trauma, Mind-body connection, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Wellness Counselling, Mindfulness
Luigi Garde
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Luigi Garde
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
He/Him
Men's issues, Identity and Self-Exploration, Meaning and purpose, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, BIPOC, Caregiver burnout, Thought Restructuring, Workplace stress, Addiction, Sports Performance, Empowerment, Responsibility, Anger Management, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attachment, Trauma, Depression, Cultural Challenges, Decision making, Goal Setting, Effective communication, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Navigating challenging relationships, Masculinity, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Grief and Loss
Men's issues, Identity and Self-Exploration, Meaning and purpose, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, BIPOC, Caregiver burnout, Thought Restructuring, Workplace stress, Addiction, Sports Performance, Empowerment, Responsibility, Anger Management, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attachment, Trauma, Depression, Cultural Challenges, Decision making, Goal Setting, Effective communication, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Navigating challenging relationships, Masculinity, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Grief and Loss
Lisa Schwartz
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in NS and ON.
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Lisa Schwartz
Registered Social Worker
she/her
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Children/Teens, Familial and social relationships, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Dating challenges, Childhood trauma, Family Conflict, Highly Sensitive Person, Navigating challenging relationships, Parental divorce, Parenting, Meaning and purpose, Life transitions, Low mood, People pleasing, Self-esteem, Workplace stress, School challenges, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Children/Teens, Familial and social relationships, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Dating challenges, Childhood trauma, Family Conflict, Highly Sensitive Person, Navigating challenging relationships, Parental divorce, Parenting, Meaning and purpose, Life transitions, Low mood, People pleasing, Self-esteem, Workplace stress, School challenges, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Michael Kang
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, NT, YT, NU, AB, BC, NL, and SK.
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Michael Kang
Registered Psychotherapist
ADHD, Anger Management, Addiction, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Career guidance, Caregiver burnout, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, Low mood, School challenges, Self harm, College or University Coaching, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Racism, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), BIPOC, Grief and Loss
ADHD, Anger Management, Addiction, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Career guidance, Caregiver burnout, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, Low mood, School challenges, Self harm, College or University Coaching, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Racism, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), BIPOC, Grief and Loss
Alaleh Shakourianfard
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
Waitlist
Alaleh Shakourianfard
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Low mood, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Intergenerational trauma, School challenges, Thought Restructuring, Supervising qualifying therapists, Trauma, BIPOC, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Low mood, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Intergenerational trauma, School challenges, Thought Restructuring, Supervising qualifying therapists, Trauma, BIPOC, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
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What is Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)?
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is a goal-oriented approach that emphasizes solutions over problems. Rather than dwelling on what's wrong or analyzing the past, SFBT therapists help you clarify what you want to achieve and identify times when things have gone well. The approach assumes you have the resources needed to create change and focuses on building toward your preferred future.
How can SFBT help?
Many people find SFBT helpful for achieving specific goals, building confidence, and making practical changes efficiently. It can support you in identifying what's already working, recognizing your strengths, and creating a clear path forward. This approach is useful for a wide range of concerns and is particularly valued for its positive, empowering focus.
What happens in an SFBT session?
In SFBT sessions, your therapist will ask questions designed to help you envision your goals and identify resources. You might be asked the "miracle question"—imagining how life would be different if your problem was solved. Sessions focus on exceptions to problems, scaling progress, and setting small, achievable goals. The approach is typically brief, often 6-10 sessions.
How do I find an SFBT therapist?
On First Session, you can filter by specialty to find therapists who offer Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Each therapist has a profile with an intro video so you can get a sense of their approach. You can book a session directly online or request a free consultation first. All therapists on the platform have their credentials verified during onboarding.
Is SFBT right for me?
SFBT may be a good fit if you prefer a practical, efficient approach focused on the future rather than the past. It's helpful if you have specific goals and want to build on your existing strengths. Consider booking a consultation with a therapist to discuss whether this solution-focused approach suits your needs and preferences.
How do I get started?
Getting started is simple. Browse SFBT therapists on First Session and watch their intro videos to find someone whose approach resonates with you. Once you've found a match, you can book your first session directly online. Many therapists offer a free 15-minute consultation if you'd like to connect first. Learn more about how to find a therapist in Canada.