You don’t need another self-help book.
What you need is solution focus.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy With Dr. Z
You’ve tried everything to improve your mental game. Something still feels stuck.
What you’re doing now isn’t enough. You need more—real solutions, not random advice from TikTok or YouTube.
How do I manage my issues? feel better about myself? live a happier life? What do I need to do to actually BE better?
There’s a better way. Become the better person you know you can be.
An experienced doctor
Work with Dr. Z in person at the office in Alpharetta or via video, at your choice.
Comprehensive evaluation
Share your goals, obstacles, issues, wins, and more; Dr. Z will share his expertise.
Focus on solutions, fast
Don’t worry about unsolvables. Get solutions when you need them.
Stay solution-focused
Solution-focused means you target only on the things that work
Get only what you need
You have a coach working with you to help you achieve your goals
Based on science & evidence
This is the evidence-proven way to improve your mental game
First, get to know your behavioral coach. Your doctor has the qualifications, the experience, and a variety of solution-focused therapies to choose from.
Hundreds of clients from all walks of life have worked with Dr. Z. Several therapies are available for your case, among them Solution -Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), as well as Spiritually Integrated Counseling (Christ-centered), and others as appropriate after a thorough assessment.
Depression Management
Find hope through focused goals, strengths, and solutions toward emotional balance and renewal.
Anxiety/Stress Management
Build confidence in most situations using solution-focused steps that highlight success and courage.
OCD-OCPD Management
Reduce distress by amplifying what works and finding freedom from intrusive thoughts.
PTSD/Trauma Management
Move forward by discovering strengths, managing triggers, and building a stronger sense of safety.
Relationship Crisis
Reconnect through solutions that builds hope, understanding, and practical next steps.
Grief & Loss Management
Honor your life-changing loss while envisioning a future that respects love and nurtures resilience.
Autism/Asperger’s Management
Focus on strengths, structure, and future goals for self-understanding and social confidence.
“Manage My Special Issue”
Custom solutions that highlight strengths, help manage issues, and build a positive outcome.
Second, get to know your therapy plans. Dr. Z offers several scheduling options to choose from.
In person, via video, 6-hour intensives at the office or by video. It’s your choice.
Single Therapy Hour
- In person at Dr. Z’s office in Alpharetta
- Available on Tuesdays and Thursdays only
- SFBT, CBT, EMDR, CPT
- $160/hr
- $200/hr (couples)
- Pay as you go by credit card
Single Therapy Hour
- By telehealth video
- Available on Fridays only
- SFBT, CBT, EMDR, CPT
- $160/hr
- $200/hr (couples)
- Pay as you go by credit card
Therapy Intensive
- In person at Dr. Z’s office in Alpharetta
- Available on Fridays only
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- 6-hour intensive
$160$130/hr (19% off)- Lunch included
- One payment of $780 by credit card
Therapy Intensive
- By telehealth video
- Available on Fridays only
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- 6-hour intensive
$160$120/hr (25% off)- One payment of $720 by credit card
Why Solution Focused?
Solution-focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is the modern way to improve your mental game. Here’s how it compares to other therapy or medication. If you do not qualify for SFBT, other treatment oiptions are available from Dr. Z.
Other Therapy
- Open-ended duration, often lasting months or years
- Explores childhood, past trauma, and unconscious patterns
- Therapist-led, exploratory process
- Can result in emotional dependence on the therapist
- Requires significant emotional investment and time
- Progress can be slow and non-linear
- Not always structured around clear goals
- Insurance-dependent and costly over time
- Best suited for deep-seated or complex issues
- Therapist often interprets and analyzes behavior
- Often requires unpacking painful memories
- May create long-term insight without immediate change
SFBT
- Short-term, typically 6 hours
- Focuses on present and future solutions
- Client-led, goal-directed conversations
- Builds independence and self-efficacy
- Emphasizes action and measurable change
- Rapid results often visible within days
- Highly structured and goal-focused
- Cost-effective, low hour count
- Ideal for focused, change-ready clients
- Collaborative, empowering, strength-based
- Avoids problem-talk, emphasizes what works
- Targets small wins to build lasting change
Medication
- Requires ongoing intake and dosage management
- Primarily targets biological symptoms
- Prescribed by a physician or psychiatrist
- May lead to side effects or dependency
- Does not address root causes or behavior patterns
- Relief may be partial or temporary
- Focuses on symptom control, not skill-building
- May require lifelong adherence
- Best for biochemical imbalances
- Patient is largely passive in treatment
- Emotional insight may be limited
- May mask symptoms rather than resolve them
Join the hundreds of clients who love working with Dr. Z
You’ll work on a solution plan targeting where you need to improve and practices specifically tailored to your goals.
2,000 client-hours/yr
1,000+ client list
25 years of experience
Pepperdine U. graduate
Duke Postgraduate Certificate
Licensed and Certified
Frequently asked questions
What is Solution-Focused Brief Therapy?
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a short-term, goal-oriented, evidence-based approach grounded in the principles of positive psychology. Instead of dwelling on problems, SFBT helps you identify and build solutions that move you forward. It’s a practical, future-focused method designed to spark hope, generate momentum, and support meaningful, lasting change—in your behavior, your mindset, and your life.
Is SFBT for everyone?
- Severe Mental Health Disorders
- Clients experiencing acute psychosis or severe depression may struggle to engage in the collaborative and goal-setting aspects of SFBT. In such cases, establishing a therapeutic dialogue can be challenging, and Dr. Z will recommend alternative or adjunctive treatments that might be more appropriate.
- Clients Unable to Establish a Therapeutic Dialogue
- SFBT relies on the client’s ability to articulate goals and participate in solution-focused conversations. When a client cannot engage in such dialogue—due to factors like severe cognitive impairments or communication barriers—SFBT may not be effective.
- Need for In-Depth Exploration of Past Issues
- Clients needing to delve deeply into past traumas or underlying causes of their issues may find SFBT’s present and future focus insufficient. The approach intentionally avoids extensive exploration of historical problems, which might not align with some clients’ therapeutic goals. In this case, Dr. Z will recommend alternative or adjunctive treatments that might be more appropriate.
- Situations Where SFBT Has Previously Been Ineffective
- If a well-executed SFBT intervention has not yielded desired outcomes, it may indicate that the approach is not suitable for the client’s specific needs. In such cases, alternative therapeutic approaches will be considered.
- Clients with Intellectual Disabilities Without Appropriate Adaptations
- While SFBT can be adapted for individuals with intellectual disabilities, it requires modifications such as simplified language and visual aids. Without these adaptations, clients may not benefit fully from the therapy. Dr. Z will recommend alternative or adjunctive treatments that might be more appropriate.
- Clients Expecting Supportive Therapy
- SFBT positions the client as a problem-solver, with the therapist acting as a facilitator. Clients who prefer a less direct approach with therapist-provided support may find this model less satisfying.
How does the Intensive work?
I offer a six-hour in-person intensive on Fridays, whose itinerary is as follows. We meet at 8am or 9am at my office, we break for lunch around 11:30 for a half hour (we go to Chick-fil-A together and continue our conversation, cost of lunch is on me), and we complete the intensive after 6 hours, i.e., at 2pm or 3pm (depending on start time). After we agree on a Friday when this will work, my office will set it up and collect the payment by credit card. If you can’t make it on the scheduled day or change your mind, we can reschedule to another Friday or refund your payment.
Alternatively, we meet by video at 8am or 9am, break for lunch around 11:30 for a half hour, and we complete the intensive after 6 hours, i.e., at 2pm or 3pm (depending on start time).
Can I schedule the 6 sessions separately?
Yes, you may set your own schedule and complete the 6 sessions over a period of time. Dr. Z recommends that you complete SFBT in 6 to 12 weeks. This is available in person at Dr. Z’s office in Alpharetta, GA or by video. The fee is $185 per hour and you pay as you go by credit card on file. Dr. Z’s policies on cancellations applies, and you may review it here: https://drmarkzuccolo.com/about-drz/fees-policies/