Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a short-term approach to counseling most often used for couples, but it also works with families and individuals. EFT emphasizes developing a stronger bond between two or more people. It examines interactions and how each individual contributes to undesirable behaviors that negatively affect their emotional bond.
EFT’s goal is to reduce distress and negative patterns in the relationship so people can grow closer and rebuild trust, love, and intimacy.
There are three distinct stages in Emotionally Focused Therapy:
De-Escalation – The therapist has people slow down their conversations and interactions to examine patterns in this stage. Is one person not expressing their emotions? Is one person avoidant? Is one person quick to anger? Your EFT therapist will hone in on these specific exchanges to help you understand what interaction and communication patterns lead to hurt feelings and disconnection.
Changing Interaction Patterns – This stage involves encouraging each person to communicate their feelings and needs. Your therapist will help you express empathy, even during tense interactions.
Consolidation – In this stage, you practice the skills you learned during counseling. This stage aims to integrate more desirable communication patterns in EFT sessions and real life.
Anyone interested in improving their interactions with loved ones could benefit from EFT.
Therapists Who Specialize in Using Emotionally Focused Therapy
Welcome! Are you feeling as though no one understands what you're feeling? Finding it difficult to take the next step? I believe having someone we trust who offers validation and individualized support is essential to creating long-lasting and effective change. Therapy can be intimidating, but you don't have to walk this journey alone. I provide an empathic, non-judgmental environment to explor...
Do you feel like your life looks good from the outside, yet internally you feel unsatisfied, unsettled, or unhappy? Have you achieved success but struggle to enjoy it? Often times the qualities that make us successful in one area, such as work, also cause us to suffer in other areas, such as relationships, self-esteem, or inner peace. I work with people to recognize exactly how and why life can...
There aren’t many things in life that are as satisfying as feeling “at home” with your partner. You feel safe, comfortable, and connected. You feel like when you express yourself, you’re being heard, and you’re being given the benefit of the doubt. Alternatively, there aren’t many things in life that can feel as miserable as feeling disconnected from your partner. You constantly feel uncared fo...
Do you notice yourself bumping up against the same old patterns? You may have disturbing memories that plague you, or feel stuck and afraid that you will never feel comfortable in your own skin. Maybe you struggle with feeling that you aren't good enough or deserving enough. Maybe you feel weighed down by emotional pain or shame that you can't seem to shake. So often our painful past experience...
Hello, welcome to my profile. I'd like to introduce myself and give you a sense of who I am as a clinician. If you prefer not to read, please don’t hesitate to reach out for a phone consultation. My aim is to help you help yourself. You are both the expert on yourself and you also know what you want more than anyone else. As your therapist I develop an authentic bond to support you in this proc...
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING HEALTH SHARE/CARE OREGON-OHP BIPOC CLIENTS ONLY! I believe that everyone including families can reach an optimum state of integrated health. When speaking of integrated health, it involves not just the mental and emotional health but there are the spirit, body, and environment as well. I believe that in order to be an effective counselor, you meet the individual or family wh...
During this unfamiliar time of Coronavirus, I use teletherapy (meeting with people through video chat) to help people cope with the uncertainty of this time and managing pre-existing issues of anxiety, depression, life transitions, and LGBT issues. I have a special interest in providing support through the uncertainty of a medical diagnosis, treatment, and end-of-life issues. I also walk beside...
I believe that the counseling process is a sacred space where I’m given the honor of walking with clients through whatever brings them into my office. I love empowering and supporting clients in their journey by offering safety, trust and compassion. I will often pull from various resources and approaches to fit client’s unique experiences and needs, and I love integrating faith, creativity and...
Therapy is a Game Changer. In therapy, you explore what’s not working, consider alternatives and make the appropriate changes in how you think, feel and do life. You get to create an improved version of yourself. I am a reliable and experienced therapist, who assists others in decluttering the Wellness Wheel of life. Through an experiential approach, we will explore the 6 areas of life: emotion...
Thank you for inquiring and congratulations on taking your first steps towards recovery and you! I am a trauma informed therapist who strives to provide a safe and nurturing space for you to heal. I offer EMDR therapy as well as CBT, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and Trauma informed care in order to focus on transitions of life, trauma, addiction issues, anxiety, depression and grief. ...
Life has an abundance of challenges and transitions. It may be depression, anxiety, grief, marital problems, substance addictions, and the list can go on and on. Sometimes, it may feel difficult to cope. How you manage challenges in your life depends largely on the attitudes you hold, and the life skills you bring to your experience. As a therapist, I work with individuals from all walks of lif...
Are you experiencing burnout in your relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed with life's challenges? Let me help you. My therapeutic approach helps you to be more aware of your fears, resentments, anger, anxiety, negative thoughts, and undesirable habits. On the next step, I will assist you to overcome all these challenges. On every level, this process improves your relationships with family,...
My practice is grounded in my firm belief of the transformative power of therapy. I work with clients towards self-understanding, growth, and finding their path to their authentic self. I specialize in issues related to anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationships, maternal mental health, life transitions, work-life balance, self-esteem and identity. Additionally, I work with women and...
***ONLINE TELEMEDICINE SESSIONS***CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS; WE TAKE ALL MAJOR INSURANCES IN MA*** We provide one-on-one compassionate, whole-person care and longitudinal clinical alliances for persons struggling with weight gain. We aim for precision targeting of root causes of obesity, and provide a comprehensive medical + psychosocial diagnostic and treatment plan, with Harvard Medica...
I bring 30+ years of experience working with a wide array of clients and issues. I provide in-depth on-going psychotherapy along with solution focused goal oriented work. I strive to create a safe, supportive space for my clients to explore what they want to work on. I believe being heard and understood are essential to healing. I am flexible in my approach and techniques to suit a client's nee...
