Brittany’s
Modalities
Brittany Kozielski, LCSW, CCTP, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional who specializes in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to help clients create clear goals, recognize their strengths, and make meaningful, achievable change. With experience in both medical and psychiatric inpatient settings, Brittany supports individuals navigating depression, anxiety, anger, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and other emotional concerns.
Brittany integrates SFBT with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), offering a practical, goal-oriented approach that empowers clients to build emotional regulation skills and challenge unhelpful thinking. Guided by a person-centered philosophy, she provides a collaborative and supportive environment where clients feel seen, encouraged, and capable of moving toward the future they want—aligned with Nova’s commitment to compassionate, solution-oriented care.
Therapeutic Modalities for Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) offers a practical, empowering pathway for individuals seeking clarity, confidence, and positive change. This evidence-based, goal-oriented therapeutic approach focuses on your strengths, your resilience, and the possibilities that exist for your future. Rather than dwelling on the past, SFBT helps you identify what is already working and build on it—one intentional step at a time.
Whether you are navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, recovery-related goals, or life transitions, SFBT provides a structured yet compassionate framework to help you move toward the life you want.
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Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is a short-term, collaborative approach that centers on what you want to achieve rather than the problems that brought you to counseling. It is designed to help you:
Clarify your desired outcomes
Identify strengths and resources already present in your life
Notice progress and build momentum
Develop actionable, achievable steps toward your goals
SFBT is deeply aligned with the values at Nova Counseling Services—empowerment, resilience, compassion, and personalized care.
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SFBT is an effective option for individuals who want a focused, future-oriented style of therapy. In sessions, we explore the shifts you want to make, the aspects of your life that are already working, and the practical steps that can help move you forward.
Using Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, clients frequently work toward improvements in:
Anxiety and stress management
Emotional balance and coping skills
Communication and relationship concerns
Self-esteem and self-confidence
Life transitions and decision-making
Personal development and recovery-centered goals
Because SFBT is so adaptable, it integrates seamlessly with trauma-informed counseling and holistic support already offered at Nova Counseling Services.
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Solution-Focused Brief Therapy uses purposeful, structured techniques that help you clarify your goals and recognize your progress. During your sessions, you may experience:
The Miracle Question
A powerful, future-focused exercise that helps you imagine life without your current challenges, making your goals clearer and more attainable.Scaling Questions
Tools that help you identify where you are now, where you would like to be, and what small steps can help you move toward your preferred future.Exception-Finding
A strengths-based exploration of moments when your challenges were less intense or more manageable, highlighting strategies that already support you.Strengths & Resource Mapping
A collaborative process that identifies the internal qualities, supports, and coping tools that can help guide lasting change.These techniques help you build confidence, insight, and direction in a supportive, therapeutic environment.
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SFBT may be a strong fit if you are seeking:
A structured yet supportive therapeutic approach
Faster, measurable progress
A strengths-based alternative to traditional problem-focused therapy
Tools you can apply immediately in daily life
A collaborative, empowering counseling experience
Clients who appreciate clarity, direction, and practical strategies often find SFBT especially effective.
Frequently Asked Questions About SFBT
Explore common questions about starting therapy, how recovery works, and what to expect when working with Brittany.
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Clients often notice improvement within a few sessions. The length of therapy depends on your goals, preferences, and the level of support you need.
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Yes. SFBT is supported by decades of research demonstrating its effectiveness as a goal-oriented, strengths-focused approach.
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SFBT can support anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, life transitions, confidence issues, and recovery-related challenges.
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Yes. SFBT sessions are available in person in Stuart, Florida, and Virtually.
Ready to Begin Creating Meaningful Change?
Discover how small, intentional steps can lead to lasting change. Book your SFBT session with Brittany now.