Moving Toward Your Goals. Finding What Works. Seeing Change Sooner.
What Is Solution-Focused Therapy?
At Groundbreaker Therapy, I use a solution-focused therapy approach that centers on what is already working in your life and how to build on it. This model, often called Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), emphasizes your strengths, goals, and desired future.
Rather than spending most of our time analyzing the past, we focus on moments when things have gone right. We look at what helped those times go well and how to bring more of that into the present. By highlighting what already works, we create practical steps that move you toward the life you want.
Who Benefits From This Approach
Solution-focused therapy can be a great fit if you:
- Have a specific challenge you are ready to address, such as a habit, work issue, or relationship tension
- Prefer a practical and forward-looking approach
- Want therapy that feels active, hopeful, and focused on change
- Value clarity, progress, and actionable steps
If you are facing deep trauma, ongoing crisis, or complex mental health needs, we can talk about whether this approach is best right now or if a different model of therapy would be more supportive.
How I Use Solution-Focused Therapy In Sessions
In our sessions, I draw on the core principles of this approach and tailor them to you.
- Define Your Desired Future – We clarify what life looks like when things are better and you are living in line with your goals and values.
- Identify Exceptions and Strengths – We look at moments when the problem was smaller or more manageable and explore what you did differently.
- Measure and Track Progress – We use simple tools, like scaling questions, to help you see your progress and decide on next steps.
- Create Practical Change Steps – You will choose small, realistic actions that move you closer to your goals.
- Build Sustainable Change – We focus on reinforcing what works so that progress continues beyond our sessions.
What You Can Expect In Sessions
Solution-focused therapy tends to feel collaborative and goal-oriented. You are the expert on your life, and my role is to help you identify and build on your own solutions.
In sessions, you might experience:
- A focus on progress from week to week
- Questions like “What went well this week?” or “What small step could make things slightly better?”
- Concrete exercises that help you apply insights in daily life
- A sense of forward movement rather than dwelling on problems
Why This Approach Matters
Not every problem needs to be fully unpacked to create change. Solution-focused therapy is grounded in the belief that you already have many of the tools you need. Our work together brings them to light and helps you use them intentionally.
At Groundbreaker Therapy, I believe you do not have to wait for perfect circumstances to start improving your life. You can begin making meaningful progress now, one small step at a time.
Is This Approach Right For You?
This therapy may be right for you if you:
- Want clear and tangible results
- Are you ready to take action and focus on what works
- Prefer therapy that is future-focused and strength-based
- Want to build confidence and momentum quickly
If your situation involves severe distress, trauma, or complex needs, we will discuss which approach best supports your goals before moving forward.
Next Steps
If this sounds like a good fit, I invite you to reach out. Schedule a consultation to learn how Solution-Focused Therapy can help you move toward your goals. Together, we will create a plan that feels achievable, empowering, and built around your strengths.
