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Solution-focused therapy is a goal-oriented approach that emphasizes your strengths, resources, and vision for the future rather than dwelling extensively on problems. This brief therapy model helps you identify what's already working in your life and build on those successes. It's known for being practical, efficient, and empowering.

On First Session, you can browse therapists who offer solution-focused therapy and watch their intro videos to get a sense of their style. 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.

Alexa Harder

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Vancouver, BC)
Virtual Sessions in BC and AB.
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Alexa Harder

Alexa Harder

Registered Clinical Counsellor
she/her/hers
$165/session
Eating disorders, Perinatal, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment wounds, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Depression, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Relationships, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Overwhelm, Familial and social relationships, Fertility, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative body image, Nervous system regulation, OCD, Building Self-Care Routines, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Eating disorders, Perinatal, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment wounds, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Depression, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Relationships, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Overwhelm, Familial and social relationships, Fertility, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative body image, Nervous system regulation, OCD, Building Self-Care Routines, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
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Maria Chaplick

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON and BC.
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Maria Chaplick

Maria Chaplick

Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
$180/session
Anger, Anxiety, Negative thinking and ruminating, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Behavioural Issues, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Break-up recovery, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Family Conflict, Fears and phobia, Habits, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Mindfulness, Motivation, Navigating challenging relationships, Stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Grief and Loss
Anger, Anxiety, Negative thinking and ruminating, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Behavioural Issues, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Break-up recovery, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Family Conflict, Fears and phobia, Habits, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Mindfulness, Motivation, Navigating challenging relationships, Stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Grief and Loss
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Emma Cheuk

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
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Emma Cheuk

Emma Cheuk

Registered Social Worker
she/her
$195/session
Attachment trauma, Depression coping skills, Anxiety, Attachment, Familial and social relationships, Dating challenges, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth
Attachment trauma, Depression coping skills, Anxiety, Attachment, Familial and social relationships, Dating challenges, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth
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Lea Konforte

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in MB, YT, NU, AB, NT, NL, BC, and ON.
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Lea Konforte

Lea Konforte

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
$175/session
Anxiety, Relationships, Infertility, Fertility, Life transitions, Attachment trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Break-up recovery, Burnout, Chronic and acute illness, Conflict resolution, Dating challenges, Emotional regulation, Family issues, Goal Setting, Intergenerational trauma, Mind-body connection, Nervous system regulation, Negative thinking and ruminating, Spirituality, Stress, Workplace stress, Grief and Loss
Anxiety, Relationships, Infertility, Fertility, Life transitions, Attachment trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Break-up recovery, Burnout, Chronic and acute illness, Conflict resolution, Dating challenges, Emotional regulation, Family issues, Goal Setting, Intergenerational trauma, Mind-body connection, Nervous system regulation, Negative thinking and ruminating, Spirituality, Stress, Workplace stress, Grief and Loss
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Hayley Hope

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Oakville, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, and BC.
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Hayley Hope

Hayley Hope

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
$170/session
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Trauma processing, Self-esteem, Depression, Life transitions, Familial and social relationships, Trauma, ADHD, Anxiety, Social anxiety, Anger, Burnout, Christian counselling, OCD, PTSD, Grief and Loss
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Trauma processing, Self-esteem, Depression, Life transitions, Familial and social relationships, Trauma, ADHD, Anxiety, Social anxiety, Anger, Burnout, Christian counselling, OCD, PTSD, Grief and Loss
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Lydia Azaribe

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Edmonton, AB)
Virtual Sessions in MB, NT, AB, NU, YT, NL, BC, SK, and ON.
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Lydia Azaribe

Lydia Azaribe

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/her
$120/session
Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, ADHD, Attention and Impulsivity, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Aging, Attachment, Behaviour, Behavioural Issues, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Career guidance, Caregivers, Cultural Challenges, Christian counselling, Conflict resolution, Effective communication, Depression coping skills, Goal Setting, Emotional regulation, BIPOC
Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, ADHD, Attention and Impulsivity, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Aging, Attachment, Behaviour, Behavioural Issues, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Career guidance, Caregivers, Cultural Challenges, Christian counselling, Conflict resolution, Effective communication, Depression coping skills, Goal Setting, Emotional regulation, BIPOC
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Dennis Keefe

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Dennis Keefe

Dennis Keefe

Registered Psychotherapist
$175/session
Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Chronic and acute illness, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Life transitions, Low mood, Men's issues, Motivation, OCD, Pain management, Panic attacks, Parkinson's disease, Performance anxiety, Relationships, Social anxiety, Phobias, Stress, Self-esteem, Workplace stress, Disability, Grief and Loss
Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Chronic and acute illness, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Life transitions, Low mood, Men's issues, Motivation, OCD, Pain management, Panic attacks, Parkinson's disease, Performance anxiety, Relationships, Social anxiety, Phobias, Stress, Self-esteem, Workplace stress, Disability, Grief and Loss
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Ean Burchell

Registered Counselling Therapist
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Offers In-Person (Halifax, NS)
Virtual Sessions in ON, NS, NB, PE, and NL.
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Ean Burchell

Ean Burchell

Registered Counselling Therapist
$100/session
Men's issues, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Thought Restructuring, Anxiety, Behavioural Issues, Couples, Depression, Conflict resolution, Emotional regulation, Court Mandated Counselling, Existential questions, Family issues, Fears and phobia, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Masculinity, School challenges, Negative thinking and ruminating, Phobias, PTSD, Trauma, Anger, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Men's issues, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Thought Restructuring, Anxiety, Behavioural Issues, Couples, Depression, Conflict resolution, Emotional regulation, Court Mandated Counselling, Existential questions, Family issues, Fears and phobia, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Masculinity, School challenges, Negative thinking and ruminating, Phobias, PTSD, Trauma, Anger, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
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Sonya Salonen Cornies

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Kingsville, ON)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Sonya Salonen Cornies

Sonya Salonen Cornies

Registered Psychotherapist
$160/session
Building Meaningful Connections, Boundaries and boundary setting, Caregiver burnout, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression coping skills, Maternal mental health, Prenatal care, Perinatal, Pregnancy, Postnatal Care, Relationships, Conflict resolution, Familial and social relationships, Parenting, Family Conflict, Emotional regulation, Effective communication, Thought Restructuring, Interpersonal dynamics, Goal Setting, Highly Sensitive Person, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness Practices, Overwhelm, Personal Growth
Building Meaningful Connections, Boundaries and boundary setting, Caregiver burnout, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression coping skills, Maternal mental health, Prenatal care, Perinatal, Pregnancy, Postnatal Care, Relationships, Conflict resolution, Familial and social relationships, Parenting, Family Conflict, Emotional regulation, Effective communication, Thought Restructuring, Interpersonal dynamics, Goal Setting, Highly Sensitive Person, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness Practices, Overwhelm, Personal Growth
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Becky Hills

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Cobalt, ON)
Virtual Sessions in AB, BC, MB, NT, NU, ON, SK, and YT.
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Becky Hills

Becky Hills

Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her/Hers
$170/session
Addiction, Stress, Relationships, Burnout, Christian counselling, Conflict resolution, Existential questions, Meaning and purpose, Self harm, Separation and divorce, Identity and Self-Exploration
Addiction, Stress, Relationships, Burnout, Christian counselling, Conflict resolution, Existential questions, Meaning and purpose, Self harm, Separation and divorce, Identity and Self-Exploration
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Atheesan Mahendrarajah

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, AB, SK, MB, NS, NT, YT, and NU.
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Atheesan Mahendrarajah

Atheesan Mahendrarajah

Registered Psychotherapist
He/Him
$185/session
Addiction, Cultural Challenges, Productivity, ADHD, Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Empowerment, Family Conflict, Masculinity, Pain management, Relationships, School challenges, Self-Development, Self-Regulation, Stress, Workplace stress, BIPOC
Addiction, Cultural Challenges, Productivity, ADHD, Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Empowerment, Family Conflict, Masculinity, Pain management, Relationships, School challenges, Self-Development, Self-Regulation, Stress, Workplace stress, BIPOC
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Elena Serra

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, MB, NL, NT, NU, PE, QC, SK, and YT.
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Elena Serra

Elena Serra

Registered Psychotherapist
$150/session
Anger Management, Anxiety, Behaviour, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Depression, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Existential questions, Family Conflict, Life transitions, Fears and phobia, Intergenerational trauma, Court Mandated Counselling, Meaning and purpose, Workplace stress, Trauma, Separation and divorce, Sexuality, Relationships, PTSD, Parenting, Maternal mental health
Anger Management, Anxiety, Behaviour, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Depression, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Existential questions, Family Conflict, Life transitions, Fears and phobia, Intergenerational trauma, Court Mandated Counselling, Meaning and purpose, Workplace stress, Trauma, Separation and divorce, Sexuality, Relationships, PTSD, Parenting, Maternal mental health
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What is solution-focused therapy?

Solution-focused therapy is a brief, goal-oriented approach that focuses on solutions rather than problems. Instead of extensive exploration of past difficulties, it helps you envision your preferred future and identify steps to get there. The approach assumes you have the strengths and resources needed to create change and emphasizes what's already working in your life.

How can solution-focused therapy help?

Many people find solution-focused therapy helpful for achieving specific goals, building confidence, and making practical changes. It can support you in identifying your strengths, noticing what's working, and creating a clear path forward. This approach is useful for a wide range of concerns and is particularly valued for its efficiency and empowering stance.

What happens in a solution-focused session?

In solution-focused sessions, your therapist will ask questions designed to help you envision your preferred future, identify exceptions to problems, and recognize your existing strengths. You might explore what life will look like when things improve and identify small, concrete steps you can take. Sessions are typically focused, practical, and forward-looking.

How do I find a solution-focused therapist?

On First Session, you can filter by specialty to find therapists who offer solution-focused 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 solution-focused therapy right for me?

Solution-focused therapy may be a good fit if you prefer a practical, goal-oriented approach and want to focus on the future rather than extensively analyzing the past. It's helpful if you're motivated to make changes and want a shorter-term therapy experience. Consider booking a consultation with a therapist to discuss whether this approach suits you.

How do I get started?

Getting started is simple. Browse solution-focused 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.