Emotionally Focused Therapists in Kitchener, ON
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I see adult individuals and male/female couples (premaritally and maritally). I specialize in attachment, emotional maturation, and trauma recovery with individuals (primarily men) . I also do a sizeable amount of addictions recovery or relapse prevention work with men. Maritally, I often work from an Emotionally Focused approach. In Christian Counselling, I utilize The Life Model/Thrive/HeartSync/Immanuel processes in understanding & assessing brain skills and trauma recovery needs. I also help new private practitioners set up their businesses and develop their clientele successfully. Please call for a consultation.
I see adult individuals and male/female couples (premaritally and maritally). I specialize in attachment, emotional maturation, and trauma recovery with individuals (primarily men) . I also do a sizeable amount of addictions recovery or relapse prevention work with men. Maritally, I often work from an Emotionally Focused approach. In Christian Counselling, I utilize The Life Model/Thrive/HeartSync/Immanuel processes in understanding & assessing brain skills and trauma recovery needs. I also help new private practitioners set up their businesses and develop their clientele successfully. Please call for a consultation.
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Debbie Wagler
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC, MA, BEd, OCT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
I integrate play-based, trauma-informed (EMDR and TFCBT), and attachment approaches (EFT), Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy, tools from CBT and DBT, and good old “listening.
Are you longing for close connections with your loved ones, but something seems to jumble up your messages to one another, driving you apart? If you’re a parent, is your child or teen pulling back or acting out, leaving you unsure how to reach them? Do you catch yourself going through the motions to please or care for everyone around you, but losing sight of your own needs and voice along the way? Are hurts from trauma or grief clinging to you, overwhelming you, or making it hard to thrive?
I integrate play-based, trauma-informed (EMDR and TFCBT), and attachment approaches (EFT), Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy, tools from CBT and DBT, and good old “listening.
Are you longing for close connections with your loved ones, but something seems to jumble up your messages to one another, driving you apart? If you’re a parent, is your child or teen pulling back or acting out, leaving you unsure how to reach them? Do you catch yourself going through the motions to please or care for everyone around you, but losing sight of your own needs and voice along the way? Are hurts from trauma or grief clinging to you, overwhelming you, or making it hard to thrive?
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My aim is to help clients achieve their goals, using evidence-based therapy practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and EMDR.
People come to therapy with the hope of enhancing their life story in a meaningful way, yet many find themselves held back due to painful emotions, relationship problems, and trauma. Psychotherapy can be the chapter in a person’s life where stuck circumstances finally start to change. Psychotherapy can be the chapter where a person grieves their losses, confronts their fears, heals deep-seated wounds, and finds within themselves the courage and strength to go forward with greater confidence, joy, and peace.
My aim is to help clients achieve their goals, using evidence-based therapy practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and EMDR.
People come to therapy with the hope of enhancing their life story in a meaningful way, yet many find themselves held back due to painful emotions, relationship problems, and trauma. Psychotherapy can be the chapter in a person’s life where stuck circumstances finally start to change. Psychotherapy can be the chapter where a person grieves their losses, confronts their fears, heals deep-seated wounds, and finds within themselves the courage and strength to go forward with greater confidence, joy, and peace.
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Judy Quartel-Benjamins Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2C
I have received training in Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy, EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, (Level 1).
Each one of us has a need to be deeply heard. To be listened to in a space that is empathic, accepting and without judgment can be a life-changing experience. As a therapist, compassion and acceptance are foundational values for my work. You come with your own unique life story, influenced by your family of origin, adult relationships and experiences. By reflection and exploration, I help facilitate a therapeutic space which allows you to explore the deeper parts of your self and discover new possibilities. I believe each person has the innate wisdom to discover how they can flourish and thrive again.
I have received training in Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy, EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, (Level 1).
Each one of us has a need to be deeply heard. To be listened to in a space that is empathic, accepting and without judgment can be a life-changing experience. As a therapist, compassion and acceptance are foundational values for my work. You come with your own unique life story, influenced by your family of origin, adult relationships and experiences. By reflection and exploration, I help facilitate a therapeutic space which allows you to explore the deeper parts of your self and discover new possibilities. I believe each person has the innate wisdom to discover how they can flourish and thrive again.
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I work with individuals, couples and families through an adult attachment lens, trained and Certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy. Because we are so important to each other and feeling safely, emotionally connected is our survival as humans, we tend to use strategies we learned in our earliest relationships with our caregivers. We all fear the universal anxiety of abandonment or rejection and are wired to monitor our relationships for security. The ways we cope with our vulnerability when these fears get triggered can push us into negative patterns with ourselves and others. Learn to trust our needs and send clear signals.
I work with individuals, couples and families through an adult attachment lens, trained and Certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy. Because we are so important to each other and feeling safely, emotionally connected is our survival as humans, we tend to use strategies we learned in our earliest relationships with our caregivers. We all fear the universal anxiety of abandonment or rejection and are wired to monitor our relationships for security. The ways we cope with our vulnerability when these fears get triggered can push us into negative patterns with ourselves and others. Learn to trust our needs and send clear signals.
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Melissa Lowe
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2M
Waitlist for new clients
I have training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
I'm a registered social worker that provides evidence-based therapy for individuals and couples. Perhaps you are struggling with feelings of anxiety and depression or you are unhappy in your relationship. You might be avoiding difficult situations or finding ways to escape from how you are feeling. As a couple, you might be feeling stuck. Your conversations or arguments go in circles and never feel resolved. It's become difficult to communicate and you feel disconnected from each other.
I have training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
I'm a registered social worker that provides evidence-based therapy for individuals and couples. Perhaps you are struggling with feelings of anxiety and depression or you are unhappy in your relationship. You might be avoiding difficult situations or finding ways to escape from how you are feeling. As a couple, you might be feeling stuck. Your conversations or arguments go in circles and never feel resolved. It's become difficult to communicate and you feel disconnected from each other.
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Kurtis Allan Wright
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2G
I have extensive training and experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT), two approaches to therapy that research has shown to be effective.
Sometimes life is difficult. Whether you are facing a big life transition, or feel overwhelmed trying to manage the day to day stresses and difficult emotions, talking with someone can be a great source of comfort and help. As a deep feeler myself, I care very much about walking with others towards a healthy way of understanding and responding to powerful emotions. Whether you are looking for a therapist because anxiety, depression, patterns of behaviour or relationship distress feel beyond your control my goal is that you will experience safety, acceptance and welcome in our work together.
I have extensive training and experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT), two approaches to therapy that research has shown to be effective.
Sometimes life is difficult. Whether you are facing a big life transition, or feel overwhelmed trying to manage the day to day stresses and difficult emotions, talking with someone can be a great source of comfort and help. As a deep feeler myself, I care very much about walking with others towards a healthy way of understanding and responding to powerful emotions. Whether you are looking for a therapist because anxiety, depression, patterns of behaviour or relationship distress feel beyond your control my goal is that you will experience safety, acceptance and welcome in our work together.
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Amanda Green
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2A (Online Only)
I am certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples! We want to feel connected but don't always know how to get there. We need tools! We want to be able to talk about our feelings and needs without getting caught up in the same frustrating arguments that go nowhere. We want so much more than feeling empty inside like roommates, just parents, or good friends who pay the bills together. We desire security and love. But we have so many doubts and questions: Am I too much or not good enough? How can I build more balance within myself and in my relationship? How can I feel seen, heard, and fulfilled without creating conflict?
I am certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples! We want to feel connected but don't always know how to get there. We need tools! We want to be able to talk about our feelings and needs without getting caught up in the same frustrating arguments that go nowhere. We want so much more than feeling empty inside like roommates, just parents, or good friends who pay the bills together. We desire security and love. But we have so many doubts and questions: Am I too much or not good enough? How can I build more balance within myself and in my relationship? How can I feel seen, heard, and fulfilled without creating conflict?
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Andrea Kauppinen
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2G (Online Only)
I have formal applied training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and families and often apply it in relationship work along with other practices grounded in attachment and trauma knowledge depending on the nature of client concerns and desired changes.
WIth a Master's Degree in Couple and Family Therapy from the University of Guelph, I specialize in strengthening the relationships of diverse couples, parents and their children/teens, and intimates. I work with individual clients from a relationship perspective in recognition of the significant impacts our relationships, past and present, have on our lives and wellbeing. I also take a systemic approach, viewing individual and relationship difficulties in historical context and consideration of the current conditions of people's lives. It is a respectful and comprehensive approach that is rooted in a strong therapeutic relationship.
I have formal applied training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and families and often apply it in relationship work along with other practices grounded in attachment and trauma knowledge depending on the nature of client concerns and desired changes.
WIth a Master's Degree in Couple and Family Therapy from the University of Guelph, I specialize in strengthening the relationships of diverse couples, parents and their children/teens, and intimates. I work with individual clients from a relationship perspective in recognition of the significant impacts our relationships, past and present, have on our lives and wellbeing. I also take a systemic approach, viewing individual and relationship difficulties in historical context and consideration of the current conditions of people's lives. It is a respectful and comprehensive approach that is rooted in a strong therapeutic relationship.
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Catherine Lynn Roach
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2E (Online Only)
Many years of experience in Couples Therapy. Experienced with the following researched approaches Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Gottman, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EFIT, ACT, DBT, Anger Management.
Many years of experience in Couples Therapy. Experienced with the following researched approaches Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Gottman, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EFIT, ACT, DBT, Anger Management.
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Laura Dziuba
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2N (Online Only)
In an effort to offer you the most effective support possible, I have completed post-graduate certificates in evidence-based therapies such as Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and perinatal mental health.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Many people initiate therapy when something big is going on in their life – mental health symptoms, a big life change, or a sudden loss. But you don’t have to wait until life feels overwhelming to seek support. I welcome it all into my practice - no concern is too big or too small to bring to therapy. I specialize in supporting adults (18+) in healing from trauma, depression and anxiety, and supporting those navigating the perinatal period (including perinatal mental health issues), perfectionism/people pleasing, and those that identify as empaths and highly sensitive people (HSP).
In an effort to offer you the most effective support possible, I have completed post-graduate certificates in evidence-based therapies such as Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and perinatal mental health.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Many people initiate therapy when something big is going on in their life – mental health symptoms, a big life change, or a sudden loss. But you don’t have to wait until life feels overwhelming to seek support. I welcome it all into my practice - no concern is too big or too small to bring to therapy. I specialize in supporting adults (18+) in healing from trauma, depression and anxiety, and supporting those navigating the perinatal period (including perinatal mental health issues), perfectionism/people pleasing, and those that identify as empaths and highly sensitive people (HSP).
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Sylvia Sikakane and Associates
Registered Social Worker, MA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2N (Online Only)
Research-informed approaches include CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, The Gottman Method to couple therapy, and Mindfulness.
MA, MSW, RSW with specialization in health and mental health from U of T. For over 28 years I have supported individuals, families in organizational settings and in private practice. I have helped individuals, couples, and families facing issues including situational stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relational difficulties, grief, parenting, and marital conflict. My areas of expertise include Autism Spectrum Disorders and related learning differences. I treat individuals with or without a formal diagnosis who share features associated with ASD and struggle with isolation, interpersonal difficulties, anxiety and depressed mood and employment challenges. Services are tailored to address individuals' specific needs.
Research-informed approaches include CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, The Gottman Method to couple therapy, and Mindfulness.
MA, MSW, RSW with specialization in health and mental health from U of T. For over 28 years I have supported individuals, families in organizational settings and in private practice. I have helped individuals, couples, and families facing issues including situational stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relational difficulties, grief, parenting, and marital conflict. My areas of expertise include Autism Spectrum Disorders and related learning differences. I treat individuals with or without a formal diagnosis who share features associated with ASD and struggle with isolation, interpersonal difficulties, anxiety and depressed mood and employment challenges. Services are tailored to address individuals' specific needs.
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As a couple’s and family therapist my objective is to practice and utilize emotionally focused couple’s therapy providing a safe environment for the parties involved to strengthen positive emotions, establishing trust and communication, and improving their relationship.
I am a registered social worker who has 10 + years of experience in human services supporting community with my empathic nature and understanding of diverse social dynamics. As a Social Worker with a strong foundation in social work principles and a passion for fostering healthy connections in supporting clients with finance, housing, abuse, concerns with mental health, care giver stress, advocacy/system navigation, bereavement, end of life planning, family/relationship conflict, coping/adjustment, crisis intervention and referring to community resources.
As a couple’s and family therapist my objective is to practice and utilize emotionally focused couple’s therapy providing a safe environment for the parties involved to strengthen positive emotions, establishing trust and communication, and improving their relationship.
I am a registered social worker who has 10 + years of experience in human services supporting community with my empathic nature and understanding of diverse social dynamics. As a Social Worker with a strong foundation in social work principles and a passion for fostering healthy connections in supporting clients with finance, housing, abuse, concerns with mental health, care giver stress, advocacy/system navigation, bereavement, end of life planning, family/relationship conflict, coping/adjustment, crisis intervention and referring to community resources.
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My approaches include evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and the Gottman Method.
Hello my name is Chris, I am a registered psychotherapist (RP) and accredited music therapist (MTA). I feel passionate about mental health, community, and connecting with people. My background in front-line mental healthcare including palliative, addictions, and homelessness work has shown me the important role that relationships play in healing. I have experience working with a broad population, including teens and adults in areas of addiction, grief, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD/ASD, relationship breakdown, life transitions, and sexuality.
My approaches include evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and the Gottman Method.
Hello my name is Chris, I am a registered psychotherapist (RP) and accredited music therapist (MTA). I feel passionate about mental health, community, and connecting with people. My background in front-line mental healthcare including palliative, addictions, and homelessness work has shown me the important role that relationships play in healing. I have experience working with a broad population, including teens and adults in areas of addiction, grief, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD/ASD, relationship breakdown, life transitions, and sexuality.
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I will work with you in developing a strategy which may include various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Emotionally Focused therapy (EFT), Gottman Method for couples, mindfulness practices and spiritually integrated psychotherapy.
Welcome to Therapy Heals! Specializing in working with teenagers, adolescents, and adults, I am eager to support you in your wellness journey. I am well-versed in guiding individuals through a spectrum of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, interpersonal challenges, life transitions, and more. My approach is rooted in empathy, with a genuine commitment to understanding the unique needs of each client.
I will work with you in developing a strategy which may include various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Emotionally Focused therapy (EFT), Gottman Method for couples, mindfulness practices and spiritually integrated psychotherapy.
Welcome to Therapy Heals! Specializing in working with teenagers, adolescents, and adults, I am eager to support you in your wellness journey. I am well-versed in guiding individuals through a spectrum of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, interpersonal challenges, life transitions, and more. My approach is rooted in empathy, with a genuine commitment to understanding the unique needs of each client.
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Angela Weber-Thompson
Registered Social Worker, BSc, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2E
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan and draw heavily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) techniques.
****** Waitlist is currently 3-6 months ****** Walking beside people through their therapy journey is a great privilege and I can't imagine myself doing anything else. I have been a therapist for over ten years and get told over and over again by my clients how easy it was for them to let their guard down, to build trust and comfort, and to begin to transform their hopes for therapy into meaningful growth and change. I exude warmth and genuineness and I know that great therapy cannot happen without a strong relationship between client and therapist.
I work with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan and draw heavily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) techniques.
****** Waitlist is currently 3-6 months ****** Walking beside people through their therapy journey is a great privilege and I can't imagine myself doing anything else. I have been a therapist for over ten years and get told over and over again by my clients how easy it was for them to let their guard down, to build trust and comfort, and to begin to transform their hopes for therapy into meaningful growth and change. I exude warmth and genuineness and I know that great therapy cannot happen without a strong relationship between client and therapist.
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Child and Family Pathways
Registered Psychotherapist, CYW, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2A (Online Only)
Accepting new virtual clients! Devin from Child and Family Pathways has over 20 years of success and experience working with school age children, parents and teens. Devin also works with young adults 18-21 who may need support transitioning into adulthood. She is comfortable working along side parents, teachers and health care teams with the intent to best support the needs of the client. Specialization's in Trauma and Attachment work, DBT, CBT and some EFT. As well as parent coaching to support behaviours related too; ADHD, ODD, ASD, Anxiety and OCD. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you might have.
Accepting new virtual clients! Devin from Child and Family Pathways has over 20 years of success and experience working with school age children, parents and teens. Devin also works with young adults 18-21 who may need support transitioning into adulthood. She is comfortable working along side parents, teachers and health care teams with the intent to best support the needs of the client. Specialization's in Trauma and Attachment work, DBT, CBT and some EFT. As well as parent coaching to support behaviours related too; ADHD, ODD, ASD, Anxiety and OCD. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you might have.
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Farzana Zaman
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2A (Online Only)
I am well-trained in Systems therapies, Emotionally Focused Therapy Couple therapy, the Four-Session Assessment Model, the Developmental Model of Couple Therapy, Emotion Focused Couple Therapy (level I), and CBT II.
My primary interest is providing interpersonal and relationship therapy to individuals and couples. In relationships, small feelings and emotions can become bigger and heavier leading to feeling unworthy, inadequate, or unlovable, and can impact mental health/wellness. Our relationships require ongoing work. Love needs to be nourished and nurtured. Suppose you are looking into exploring, developing, and expanding your understanding to deal with issues you are facing in your everyday life/interpersonal relationships. In that case, you have arrived at the right therapeutic space. Learning the art of love and feeling loved is possible.
I am well-trained in Systems therapies, Emotionally Focused Therapy Couple therapy, the Four-Session Assessment Model, the Developmental Model of Couple Therapy, Emotion Focused Couple Therapy (level I), and CBT II.
My primary interest is providing interpersonal and relationship therapy to individuals and couples. In relationships, small feelings and emotions can become bigger and heavier leading to feeling unworthy, inadequate, or unlovable, and can impact mental health/wellness. Our relationships require ongoing work. Love needs to be nourished and nurtured. Suppose you are looking into exploring, developing, and expanding your understanding to deal with issues you are facing in your everyday life/interpersonal relationships. In that case, you have arrived at the right therapeutic space. Learning the art of love and feeling loved is possible.
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Marinela Trickett
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2A
I have experience utilizing DBT, EFT, EFT for couples and complex Trauma, Exposure therapy, Psychodynamic, and Mindfulness modalities.
I have been working with people suffering from BPD and difficulties regulating emotions in clinical settings and private practice for over a decade now. I have also worked extensively with poly-substance and behavioural addictions, clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, age, and socioeconomic status, complex PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ, and Sex Addiction. I have worked closely with Veterans, struggling with decades of combat trauma, victims of human trafficking, loss and grief. I have acquired this experience not only in individual and group setting, but also working with couples in outpatient and inpatient setting.
I have experience utilizing DBT, EFT, EFT for couples and complex Trauma, Exposure therapy, Psychodynamic, and Mindfulness modalities.
I have been working with people suffering from BPD and difficulties regulating emotions in clinical settings and private practice for over a decade now. I have also worked extensively with poly-substance and behavioural addictions, clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, age, and socioeconomic status, complex PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ, and Sex Addiction. I have worked closely with Veterans, struggling with decades of combat trauma, victims of human trafficking, loss and grief. I have acquired this experience not only in individual and group setting, but also working with couples in outpatient and inpatient setting.
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Riverside Counselling - Jaime Thor, MSW RSW
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2A
We support clients in understanding their struggles and developing tools to cope using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
**Accepting New Clients!** Many of our clients come to therapy because they are struggling with low mood, distressing thoughts and anxiety, major life changes and transitions, prenatal and postpartum challenges, or feeling isolated and alone. Perhaps you are experiencing some or all of these challenges and are looking to feel better. Therapy can bring a different perspective to the difficulties you are experiencing, provide you with the direction and confidence to achieve your goals or successfully transition into new parts of your life, live in accordance to your values, and feel better.
We support clients in understanding their struggles and developing tools to cope using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
**Accepting New Clients!** Many of our clients come to therapy because they are struggling with low mood, distressing thoughts and anxiety, major life changes and transitions, prenatal and postpartum challenges, or feeling isolated and alone. Perhaps you are experiencing some or all of these challenges and are looking to feel better. Therapy can bring a different perspective to the difficulties you are experiencing, provide you with the direction and confidence to achieve your goals or successfully transition into new parts of your life, live in accordance to your values, and feel better.
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Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.