Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) therapists in Tempe, AZ
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SFBT
Samantha Kingma
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Overthinking, overanalyzing, ruminating, future-tripping, or analysis paralysis—whatever you call it, it can really keep you stuck. If you've been lying awake at night thinking through all the things you said today (or last year), if you've made 8 different to-do lists for the same task, or if you're always running late because it's difficult to organize your thoughts, let's chat. Anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, and burnout can significantly impact the way your brain handles the stress of day-to-day life. But there is hope – you don’t have to stay stuck. I'd love to talk to you about how you can begin to feel like yourself again. It is possible to feel like yourself again, and I'd love to talk to you about how you can get there. I provide specialized support for individuals and couples dealing with anxiety, OCD, trauma, and relationship difficulties. I will work with you to find the patterns in your life that may be causing problems and then collaborate with you to find new options and restorative solutions. You don’t have to walk through this difficulty alone, and I’d be honored to support you as you move toward healing. Visit my website or fill out the contact form to schedule a free phone consultation, and we can chat about what you’re looking for and whether I might be the right fit for you.
13 Years Experience
In-Person in Tempe, AZ
Online in Tempe, AZ
SFBT
Matthew Brace
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Wouldn’t it be helpful if the communication in your relationship created closeness rather than distance? You care deeply about your partner but are feeling stuck on how to change. We are often trying to figure out how to improve our relationships as we go, and certainly get frustrated when attempts fall short. This frustration can lead to wondering how your relationship got to a point where feeling disconnected is common. There are reasons for these issues, and we will uncover them and implement solutions throughout our sessions together.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Tempe, AZ
Online in Tempe, AZ
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Julia Poole
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PMH-C, ADHD-CCSP,
I’m Julia, a therapist who specializes in helping women who feel like they’re always trying to catch up. I often work with exhausted parents, burned out professionals (and fellow therapists!) who manage a lot for other people but have a hard time finding time for themselves.
Sure, maybe you’re getting through the day, but it takes more effort than anyone realizes and usually leaves you absolutely exhausted. Your mind is full of things to remember, decisions to make, and people who need you. I can help you uncover what's going on and together we can create strategies and systems that actually make life easier. Sometimes that means finding practical ways to handle daily life and sometimes it means looking at the impossible expectations and standards you've been setting for yourself. The great part is, you don’t need all the answers to start therapy. Recognizing that you no longer want to feel like you're barely keeping your head above water is enough. We will figure out all the other stuff together.
To get started, visit my website to schedule a free 15-min phone consultation. I'm happy to answer any questions you have about therapy and if it feels like a good fit, we can schedule an appointment. I look forward to connecting with you!
8 Years Experience
Online in Tempe, AZ (Online Only)
SFBT
Dr. Amanda Malak
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist
I believe people can build the lives they want to live by aligning themselves with their values, which may shift with the various seasons of life.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Tempe, AZ
Online in Tempe, AZ
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Noelle Espineli
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
My years of academic and professional experience have allowed me to effectively work with a diverse client population of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and behavioral/mental health issues, especially those experiencing difficult life circumstances. I strive to help clients navigate situations related to burnout, existential crises, mindfulness, self-care, distress intolerance, interpersonal conflicts, life transitions, thinking disorders, and so much more.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Tempe, AZ
Online in Tempe, AZ
SFBT
Dr. Rosy Saenz-Sierzega
Psychologist, PhD, MA, NBCC
Life is hard, and sometimes life gets messy. Relationships get complicated, emotions get overwhelming, and even when you know something needs to change, you may not know where to start. That's where therapy can help.
My goal is not simply to give you a place to vent (although there is certainly a time and place for that!). I want to help you understand why you're feeling the way you do, identify the patterns that are keeping you stuck, and figure out what you can actually do differently. Therapy should give you insight, but it should also give you tools you can use in real life- to make life easier.
I work with individuals and couples experiencing a wide range of emotional concerns, including anxiety, depression, anger, grief, fear, jealousy, negativity, and feeling overwhelmed or confused. I also have extensive experience working with compulsive and addictive behaviors, including sex and love addiction, codependency, and impulsive behaviors.
Relationships are another major area of my practice. I help people work through conflict, communication problems, infidelity, broken trust, intimacy concerns, breakups, and relationship recovery. I also offer premarital and pre-divorce counseling for couples who want to make thoughtful decisions about their future rather than simply react to what's happening in the moment.
I also work with families who have reached an impasse—situations where communication has broken down, hurt and resentment have accumulated, or family members simply cannot seem to agree on how to move forward. Sometimes everyone involved has a different version of what happened, and everyone feels justified in their position. My role is not to decide who is right or wrong, but to help family members communicate more effectively, understand one another's perspectives, establish healthier boundaries, and determine whether there is a path forward. When families have been stuck for a long time, even finding a way to have a productive conversation can be meaningful progress.
I work with social and personal issues as well, including assertiveness, self-esteem, external validation, peer pressure, bullying, communication, forgiveness, and other challenges that can make it difficult to feel confident and comfortable in your own life.
My approach is primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused therapy. In practical terms, that means we'll look at the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while focusing on what can be changed moving forward. I don't believe you need to spend years analyzing every detail of your past in order to make meaningful progress. Understanding where your patterns came from can be helpful, but learning how to change them is what ultimately creates a different future.
Therapy isn't about being perfect, and it's definitely not about pretending that problems don't exist. We all make mistakes, get stuck in unhealthy patterns, and occasionally make choices we wish we could take back. The important part is what you do next.
My job is to help you move from feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain toward greater clarity, healthier relationships, and a stronger sense of control over your life. You don't have to have everything figured out before you walk through the door. That's part of what we're here to figure out together.
19 Years Experience
In-Person Near Tempe, AZ
Online in Tempe, AZ
SFBT
Michael Klinkner
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Making changes can be very difficult. I believe that therapy is about finding the inner strengths inside of yourself that can allow you to become the person you want to be. Whether you are healing from wounds from your past or looking to write a new future, change is possible. No two people go through this process in the same way, everyone's journey is very unique.
I have been working with children, teens and adults with a variety of issues for over 20 years. I have in depth experience with anxiety, trauma and depression along with the ways that those issues can affect the members of their family. I have worked in residential treatment, behavioral health hospitals and outpatient settings.
In the beginning, starting to change can seem overwhelming and maybe even impossible. I use approaches that embrace the idea that everyone is different and everyone can just with the right approach to the problem.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Tempe, AZ
Online in Tempe, AZ
SFBT
Patrick Varney-Phoenix Foundations Recovery
Counselor/Therapist, MA, MS, LPC, LIAC
What makes Phoenix Foundations Recovery unique is the combination of long-standing clinical experience, specialized addiction and trauma training, and a deeply personal understanding of the recovery process. Since entering the field in 1997, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families facing substance use, behavioral addictions, trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. As both a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor, I bring evidence-based tools and a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach that views symptoms and addictive behaviors as coping strategies rather than character flaws. My own long-term sobriety also allows me to connect with clients from a place of authenticity, hope, and lived understanding, while still tailoring treatment to each person’s unique values, goals, and path to healing.
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near Tempe, AZ
Online in Tempe, AZ
SFBT
Bee Still Grief & Loss Counseling, LLC.
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor
Are you grieving the loss of someone or something? Are you struggling with everyday anxiety or depression that is affecting your ability to work, build relationships, or engage in your environment? Do you have ADHD and struggle with completing everyday activities, rejection sensitivity, or social struggles? Do you have a chronic illness that causes a myriad of symptoms and contribute to pain, feelings of guilt and shame, helplessness, isolation, anger, or difficulty adapting? These are the types of struggles I enjoy helping others navigate through. My job is to be present and to make you feel safe and heard, to help guide you in acceptance or finding solutions.
12 Years Experience
Online in Tempe, AZ (Online Only)
SFBT
Jasmin Corral
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
"Someone is going through worse" or "I am usually there for everyone else, I can handle this on my own" are just some of the statements made by clients that I have seen in session. Too often do we invalidate and undermine what we are going through in life. Sometimes this is learned and sometimes this is a belief we have come to know based on our experiences. It is my job to help clients identify the "why's" "how's" and beliefs that we hold so deeply that may ultimately be holding us back from the freedom we desperately want in life, from stable relationships, a calm nervous system or simply to reach our goals without traumatic experiences getting in the way. If this resonates with you, book an appointment with me and let's figure it out together!
5 Years Experience
Online in Tempe, AZ (Online Only)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) therapists in Tempe, AZ Statistics
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) therapists in Tempe, AZ average 18 years of experience and charge around $195 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (85%), Depression (75%), and Stress (71%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$195
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
32%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 85% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 75% | Depression |
| 71% | Stress |
| 52% | Self Esteem |
| 51% | Loss or Grief |
| 50% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 44% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 38% | Men |
| 33% | LGBTQ+ |
| 25% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 25% | Military / Veterans |