Insoo Kim Berg

Insoo Kim Berg was a pioneering therapist and co-developer of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, a counseling approach that emphasizes identifying and building on a person's strengths and resources to achieve positive change. She believed that clients have the necessary skills and solutions within themselves and that therapy should focus on envisioning future goals rather than dwelling on problems. Berg’s approach is practical, goal-oriented, and collaborative, helping individuals and families find effective solutions quickly. Her work has significantly influenced modern counseling and coaching by promoting a strengths-based, optimistic perspective on personal growth and change.