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
I enjoy working with individuals (children, adolescents and adults), couples (pre-marital, marital and post-marital) and families. It's always too soon to give up on enriching your life and improving your relationships. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide you with the opportunity, the safe space and the quality time needed to attend to your emotional, relational and spiritual...
Do you feel lost? Disconnected from yourself? Like you're just not "you" anymore or you're not sure who you are now? Maybe you are in an abusive relationship, just left one, or have undergone a traumatic event or major life transition. You need help rediscovering and reconnecting with yourself. You might feel disappointed with what your life looks like and where you are at. Depression and anxie...
You feel like something is off but you're not exactly sure why. Your mind races and you feel stressed most of the time. You have a hard time slowing down and feeling connected with yourself as well as other people in your life. These statements describe the experience of many clients that I work with. I specialize in helping people who feel anxious, disconnected, or just "off." If you experienc...
As a therapeutic counselor, I bring a holistic approach to explore client's beliefs, thoughts, emotions, and behavioral patterns to reveal client's resilience and improve coping skills in areas such as: Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Grief and Loss, Stress Management, Relationships, Parenting skills, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). As a psychotherapist, I practice a client...
Do you have anxiety and depression? Perhaps you're experiencing severe stress from the changes going on in your life, and you're having difficulty adjusting. If this is you, then I can help. As a practitioner for 15+ years, I have expertise in the treatment of Depression, Trauma, Grief/Loss, and Generalized Anxiety Disorders to help you work through your challenges, maximize your strengths, and...
I believe we all go through difficult periods in our lives where we need someone to talk to who can give clarity, understanding, guidance, tools and support. I love my work and feel honored to help people work through whatever is in their way of living their best lives. The therapeutic relationship is key to the healing process. I meet each client where they are at and build on their strengths,...
Are you ready to take the next step in your life? I provide therapy to those who want to overcome struggles and trauma in their lives. I have experience aligning my person centered approach with individuals, families, couples, veterans, ex-gang members and professionals in the field of social work, nursing, and therapists.*At this time I am not available for new clients. Waiting list only. I...
What's hindering/anchoring you? Before you answer, pat yourself on the back for seeking help, show yourself compassion for the struggles/challenges you have overcome. You survived, you made it, which is why you are here. You did it, you are worth it, and there is hope. I know this, it doesn't matter if I know you or not, I know you are strong, and I know you matter. Let's work as a team to figu...
I welcome clients with a wide range of issues and diagnoses. I specialize in working with individuals dealing with anger regulation issues, ADHD, anxiety, depression, parent-child, and couples relationship therapy, issues of trauma, adjustment, LGBTQI, and phase of life problems. My therapeutic services use an integrative, strength-based, and always culturally sensitive. I also specialize in...
It's about relationships . . . We're here to provide guidance in building and strengthening relationships between family members, friends, and even, with yourself. Caring and comprehensive counseling services for: Adults, teens and children of all ages, Individual, couples, family and group counseling....
Welcome! I'm Tana and I work with adults and teens to overcome and cope with stress, anxiety, panic, depression, and PTSD. I believe good therapy starts with trust, compassion, and a strong therapeutic relationship. Let's face it, if you don’t at least ‘kind of’ like your therapist it’s not going to work. That's why I focus on making sure I’m the best fit for you and that I spend the time to...
People come to therapy when they are seeking support with problems that feel overwhelming, or when they have a sense that they are not living the life they want to live. Perhaps they are ready to step more powerfully into themselves. I work collaboratively with individuals, couples, and families, walking alongside them as they seek out new perspectives on their challenges, helping them to...
Life is beautiful, but not always perfect. It can become challenging and difficult sometime. Dealing with life stress can be overwhelming, may cause feeling of being stuck/lost, or even leads to anxiety, depression, and relationship problems in your personal, family, or professional life. Seeking counseling is courageous and empowering way of positive coping. I believe therapy is a collaborativ...
I have experience working in both inpatient, outpatient and community based services with a variety of clients experiencing challenges including: alcoholism and drug addiction, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, grief/loss, trauma, marital issues, relationship issues, and parenting concerns etc. I utilize an eclectic approach tailoring the therapeutic process to the needs...
Relationships are what fulfill us most. The most important relationship is the one you have with yourself, as it lays the foundation for all other relationships in your life. As a therapist, I understand that the path to a fulfilling life starts from within. Therapy is a deeply personal process that has the potential to completely transform how you view the world around you. Change is possible....
