Elliott Connie

Elliott E. Connie is an American psychotherapist, author, and trainer associated with the practice and dissemination of Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), a goal-oriented model of psychotherapy. He has authored several works on SFBT and contributes to clinical education in the field.

Early life and education Connie was born in Chicago in 1976 and raised in Massachusetts. He holds a masters degree in counseling from Texas Wesleyan University and is a licensed professional counselor.

Career Connie is a licensed psychotherapist practicing in the United States. He has worked with individuals, couples, and families using solution-focused therapeutic methods, which emphasize clients’ goals and resources rather than extended exploration of problems. He also conducts trainings throughout the world on SFBT.

Connie is author or co-author of several books, including The Art of Solution Focused Therapy, The Solution Focused Brief Therapy Diamond, Change Your Questions, Change Your Future: Overcome Challenges and Create a New Vision for Your Life Using the Principles of Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Solution Building in Couples Therapy.

Along with publications, Connie has produced multiple videos that demonstrate his therapeutic techniques for a wider audience, including topics such as an introduction to SFBT and a video focused on telehealth psychotherapy.

Connie is known for conducting live demonstrations during his trainings to show the strengths and challenges of SFBT.

Selected publications

Personal life Connie currently lives in Arlington, Texas.