Solution-FocusedTherapy
Through collaboration and empowerment, Solution-Focused Therapy helps you identify, clarify, and apply solutions to create meaningful change in fewer sessions.
Developed by
de Shazer & Berg
Brief therapy pioneers
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What is Solution-Focused Therapy?
Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) is a goal-oriented, evidence-based approach that emphasizes building solutions rather than focusing on problems.
Developed by Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg, SFT helps individuals identify and leverage their existing strengths and resources to create positive change.
Try a Scaling Question
"On a scale of 1-10, where are you now? What would help you move one step higher?"
Great progress! What's working that helped you get to a 4?
How SFT Works
Powerful questions that shift perspective and reveal existing solutions
Key Features of SFT
Understanding what makes Solution-Focused Therapy effective
Future-Focused
Instead of dwelling on past challenges, SFT focuses on envisioning and achieving a desired future.
Strength-Based
Highlights existing strengths, skills, and successes to empower individuals in overcoming challenges.
Collaborative
Clients and therapists work together to identify goals and develop actionable steps to achieve them.
Brief and Efficient
Designed to be short-term, SFT often achieves meaningful results in fewer sessions than traditional therapies.
Positivity-Oriented
Encourages a hopeful outlook by emphasizing what's working and what can improve.
Is SFT Right for You?
Solution-Focused Therapy is particularly effective for those who want a practical, forward-looking approach to creating positive change.
By focusing on strengths and solutions, SFT helps you achieve your goals and move forward with confidence and clarity.
Stress and Anxiety
Relationship Challenges
Workplace Struggles
Behavioural Issues
Life Transitions
Self-Esteem Building
“If it works, do more of it. If it doesn't work, do something different.”
— Steve de Shazer
Why Choose SFT?
Solution-Focused Therapy provides a practical, empowering, and time-efficient framework for creating change.
This brief, efficient approach often achieves meaningful results in fewer sessions than traditional therapies.
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Our SFT Therapists
Our trained SFT therapists bring expertise and compassion to help you create positive change.
Ready to Focus on Solutions?
Take the first step toward positive change with Solution-Focused Therapy.
Our Practice
Located in Calgary, Clearview Counselling offers a warm, welcoming environment for your journey. We also provide secure online therapy for clients throughout Alberta, Yukon, and Nunavut.