As successful and popular as solution-focused brief therapy is, it faces criticism for not adequately addressing the emotional needs of clients. This risk certainly exists when it is misunderstood as a mere technique and its theoretical background is lost. Eve Lipchik, one of the co-founders of the Brief Family Therapy Centers in Milwaukee, develops a therapeutic approach in which emotions are seen as part of every problem and every solution. Moreover, Lipchik demonstrates that emotionally charged topics can actually help clients break free from stuck situations and pave the way to successful solutions. A supportive emotional climate in the therapy conversation and a trusting relationship between client and therapist are essential for this.