Emotionally Focused Therapists in Folsom, CA
I have completed level two of the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, have training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, as well as Imago.
I have a heart for clients of all ages and I believe it is never too early or too late to take any step in a positive direction. I have a passion for people with a history of trauma, abuse and/or addiction and I enjoy adolescents and adults alike. I believe that the one hour you devote to yourself during the therapy process will have a positive effect on the remaining 167 hours you will live during the week.
I have completed level two of the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, have training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, as well as Imago.
I have a heart for clients of all ages and I believe it is never too early or too late to take any step in a positive direction. I have a passion for people with a history of trauma, abuse and/or addiction and I enjoy adolescents and adults alike. I believe that the one hour you devote to yourself during the therapy process will have a positive effect on the remaining 167 hours you will live during the week.
Kathleen Gallagher Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Folsom, CA 95630
In addition to my Certification in Brainspotting, I utilize CBT, EFT, DBT, Al-Anon principles and other modalities.
I feel incredibly fortunate to help my clients find the freedom to live a life of their choosing, improve their relationship with self and others, and find peace. I use brain-based therapies proven to uncover and address issues that talk therapy can take years to heal. In doing so I help children, teens and adults overcome challenges that keep them stuck in negative patterns. Often traumas are at the root of these negative patterns. By offering Brainspotting, a cutting-edge therapy that evolved from EMDR, trauma is accessed, processed and released. This is life-changing. This is freedom.
In addition to my Certification in Brainspotting, I utilize CBT, EFT, DBT, Al-Anon principles and other modalities.
I feel incredibly fortunate to help my clients find the freedom to live a life of their choosing, improve their relationship with self and others, and find peace. I use brain-based therapies proven to uncover and address issues that talk therapy can take years to heal. In doing so I help children, teens and adults overcome challenges that keep them stuck in negative patterns. Often traumas are at the root of these negative patterns. By offering Brainspotting, a cutting-edge therapy that evolved from EMDR, trauma is accessed, processed and released. This is life-changing. This is freedom.
Karen Harvey
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Folsom, CA 95630
Using Emotionally Focused Therapy, we'll identify patterns that are keeping you stuck.
Do you feel like something is missing in your relationship with your partner? Would you like to feel closer and have a stronger emotional connection? Maybe things changed after having a baby or experiencing a major life or career change, or maybe it just feels like you’ve grown apart and you don’t know what to do about it. You’re ready to turn things around, wanting to reconnect, and hoping to find your way back to a place where your relationship feels whole, and where each of you is a source of love and support for the other.
Using Emotionally Focused Therapy, we'll identify patterns that are keeping you stuck.
Do you feel like something is missing in your relationship with your partner? Would you like to feel closer and have a stronger emotional connection? Maybe things changed after having a baby or experiencing a major life or career change, or maybe it just feels like you’ve grown apart and you don’t know what to do about it. You’re ready to turn things around, wanting to reconnect, and hoping to find your way back to a place where your relationship feels whole, and where each of you is a source of love and support for the other.
I hold certificates and specialized training in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy, and emotionally-focused couples therapy (EFT).
Anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship distress. My heart is to help individuals and couples work through experiences that have left them disconnected and stuck in negative cycles of relating to themselves, others, and the world. Whether it is a single event or a long history of challenges, my hope is to provide a helping hand and a sense of safety that empower people to pursue the connection and healing they desire. I am also passionate about assisting first responders as they work through job-related stress and trauma, as well as assisting young adults who feel overwhelmed and uncertain about what steps to take next.
I hold certificates and specialized training in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy, and emotionally-focused couples therapy (EFT).
Anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship distress. My heart is to help individuals and couples work through experiences that have left them disconnected and stuck in negative cycles of relating to themselves, others, and the world. Whether it is a single event or a long history of challenges, my hope is to provide a helping hand and a sense of safety that empower people to pursue the connection and healing they desire. I am also passionate about assisting first responders as they work through job-related stress and trauma, as well as assisting young adults who feel overwhelmed and uncertain about what steps to take next.
Other specialties include extensive training and experience in Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT); Mindfulness and mind/body interventions; Jungian/Depth Psychology; and Grief Counseling.
Leslie earned a B.A. degree with honors in Sociology and Political Science in 1986 and in 1996 completed a Master's in Education with a specialty in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Francisco. Since 1998 she has offered cutting edge and integrative therapy to clients in her private practice-New Bridge Counseling Services. In 2005 she became the Executive Director of LifeSTAR Sacramento Counseling Agency bringing the LifeSTAR network program to the greater Sacramento area.
Other specialties include extensive training and experience in Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT); Mindfulness and mind/body interventions; Jungian/Depth Psychology; and Grief Counseling.
Leslie earned a B.A. degree with honors in Sociology and Political Science in 1986 and in 1996 completed a Master's in Education with a specialty in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Francisco. Since 1998 she has offered cutting edge and integrative therapy to clients in her private practice-New Bridge Counseling Services. In 2005 she became the Executive Director of LifeSTAR Sacramento Counseling Agency bringing the LifeSTAR network program to the greater Sacramento area.
Using the Emotionally Focused Therapy model, you will learn how to change your negative pattern of communication, draw closer and be there for each other more consistently.
Welcome! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in relationship issues with couples and individuals. I likewise treat acute and chronic life events, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and bi-polar using a variety of theories and tools based on your needs and goals.
Using the Emotionally Focused Therapy model, you will learn how to change your negative pattern of communication, draw closer and be there for each other more consistently.
Welcome! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in relationship issues with couples and individuals. I likewise treat acute and chronic life events, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and bi-polar using a variety of theories and tools based on your needs and goals.
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with couples.
Dr. Volker has over 25 years of clinical experience and will provide a safe, warm and healing environment for you and your loved ones. I believe in collaborating with you to select treatment goals that bring health, happiness and success to your life. Therapy can help when you are feeling sad, empty or hopeless; experiencing anxiety; feeling irritable and annoyed; experiencing conflict in a relationship; experiencing intrusive or upsetting memories; grieving the loss of a loved one; repeating familiar unsuccessful patterns; or adjusting to a transition in your life.
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with couples.
Dr. Volker has over 25 years of clinical experience and will provide a safe, warm and healing environment for you and your loved ones. I believe in collaborating with you to select treatment goals that bring health, happiness and success to your life. Therapy can help when you are feeling sad, empty or hopeless; experiencing anxiety; feeling irritable and annoyed; experiencing conflict in a relationship; experiencing intrusive or upsetting memories; grieving the loss of a loved one; repeating familiar unsuccessful patterns; or adjusting to a transition in your life.
I use/am certified in emotionally focused therapy (EFT) the gold standard for couples work.
Our growing and healing is a life long journey. Taking this step to find the support and guidance in a therapist can seem overwhelming and risky yet may be most rewarding. I hope you embrace this adventure. Let's journey to understand you better while identifying patterns of protection that can block deep connection and feeling heard, understood. Compassion, understanding and acceptance are central to my approach.
I use/am certified in emotionally focused therapy (EFT) the gold standard for couples work.
Our growing and healing is a life long journey. Taking this step to find the support and guidance in a therapist can seem overwhelming and risky yet may be most rewarding. I hope you embrace this adventure. Let's journey to understand you better while identifying patterns of protection that can block deep connection and feeling heard, understood. Compassion, understanding and acceptance are central to my approach.
Over the past five years, I have undergone significant training in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) and currently am undergoing supervision for credentialing.
We learn how to cope with life's inevitable stresses--and how to manage relationship differences-- in our early attachment environments. Usually, our developed capacities are equal to the challenges encountered. However, at times in our lives, we may face challenges that benefit from therapeutic support. At these times I can offer a skilled, warm, emotionally safe environment in which self-understanding can be deepened and healing can occur. Through our work together, a new "lens" can develop which allows clients to gain understanding and acceptance of their human needs, entitlements and healthy vulnerability.
Over the past five years, I have undergone significant training in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) and currently am undergoing supervision for credentialing.
We learn how to cope with life's inevitable stresses--and how to manage relationship differences-- in our early attachment environments. Usually, our developed capacities are equal to the challenges encountered. However, at times in our lives, we may face challenges that benefit from therapeutic support. At these times I can offer a skilled, warm, emotionally safe environment in which self-understanding can be deepened and healing can occur. Through our work together, a new "lens" can develop which allows clients to gain understanding and acceptance of their human needs, entitlements and healthy vulnerability.
I not only trained in, but am certified as an Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist. I've helped people find solutions to their lack of connection and happiness for more than 26 years. I walk alongside my clients to help them understand and change old patterns that keep them stuck. I am trained in EMDR and EFT (tapping), as well as Internal Family Systems. These techniques help empower you to cope in an often "triggering" world. When you feel empowered, you are more effective in your life. And who doesn't want to feel effective?
I not only trained in, but am certified as an Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist. I've helped people find solutions to their lack of connection and happiness for more than 26 years. I walk alongside my clients to help them understand and change old patterns that keep them stuck. I am trained in EMDR and EFT (tapping), as well as Internal Family Systems. These techniques help empower you to cope in an often "triggering" world. When you feel empowered, you are more effective in your life. And who doesn't want to feel effective?
Everson Psychotherapy, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Folsom, CA 95630
Waitlist for new clients
I have an emotionally focused therapy (EFT) training to help couples and families connect in more healthy ways.
I commend you for searching for help! My empathetic, caring, and encouraging approach along with my education, specialized training, and life experiences continues to be of help to most people, while having a niche with tween/teen boys, men, veterans, couples, and parents. My life experience with adoption, military life, leading non-profits, marital challenges, men's issues, raising teens, overcoming addictions, and struggles with faith may also help you. Training to help with trauma, addictions, depression, and anxiety with Brainspotting and EMDR can provide the healing you and your loved one's have been seeking for some time.
I have an emotionally focused therapy (EFT) training to help couples and families connect in more healthy ways.
I commend you for searching for help! My empathetic, caring, and encouraging approach along with my education, specialized training, and life experiences continues to be of help to most people, while having a niche with tween/teen boys, men, veterans, couples, and parents. My life experience with adoption, military life, leading non-profits, marital challenges, men's issues, raising teens, overcoming addictions, and struggles with faith may also help you. Training to help with trauma, addictions, depression, and anxiety with Brainspotting and EMDR can provide the healing you and your loved one's have been seeking for some time.
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I treat adults suffering from anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties in my midtown Sacramento office. I've found success working with intelligent people stuck in situations they can't think their way out of. I enjoy challenging cases and working with diverse clients. I enjoy LGBT clients, people struggling with existential issues, and busy people trying to balance life with career. I have extensive experience working with treatment-resistant Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolar Disorders and can often help clients with innovative treatments. I am also Past President of the Sacramento Valley Psychological Association.
Rachel Hickey
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Folsom, CA 95630
I utilize a therapy technique called Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) that will help you understand and regulate your emotions so that your relationships simply work better and feel better.
It takes a huge amount of courage to take the step towards coming to therapy. Life can be incredibly overwhelming, exhausting and overstimulating in both good experiences and hard experiences. I find it a true privilege to walk alongside clients in their journey as they find healing and relief from painful emotions and trauma that have been weighing them down. I have come to learn that when people feel seen and heard, they can open their hearts to receive and give love to those around them. It brings me deep joy to provide counseling services to my clients. My hope is that you will feel safe in our sessions together.
I utilize a therapy technique called Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) that will help you understand and regulate your emotions so that your relationships simply work better and feel better.
It takes a huge amount of courage to take the step towards coming to therapy. Life can be incredibly overwhelming, exhausting and overstimulating in both good experiences and hard experiences. I find it a true privilege to walk alongside clients in their journey as they find healing and relief from painful emotions and trauma that have been weighing them down. I have come to learn that when people feel seen and heard, they can open their hearts to receive and give love to those around them. It brings me deep joy to provide counseling services to my clients. My hope is that you will feel safe in our sessions together.
Jeremy Bouris
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, MA, MDiv
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Folsom, CA 95671
I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for my couples and families, and a combination of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) with issues of addiction and compulsion and/or abuse.
If you're struggling with unwanted sexual behaviors, working to restore a marriage or processing childhood trauma I'd love to come alongside you in that journey. If you'd love to break free from old cycles and hangups, and want to live a life of purpose and connection with those you love most I can help.
I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for my couples and families, and a combination of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) with issues of addiction and compulsion and/or abuse.
If you're struggling with unwanted sexual behaviors, working to restore a marriage or processing childhood trauma I'd love to come alongside you in that journey. If you'd love to break free from old cycles and hangups, and want to live a life of purpose and connection with those you love most I can help.
Bayside Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, APCC, AMFT
Verified Verified
Folsom, CA 95671
Our therapists utilize multiple evidence-based modalities, including but not limited to: Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Brainspotting, Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.
Our highly trained therapists are ready to join you in your journey towards hope and healing. Bayside Counseling Center is a Christian Counseling Center for the Greater Sacramento area and beyond. We strive to help people to know their worth, and achieve their goals of healing their relationship to either God, self, or others. We feel honored to walk alongside you in this journey.
Our therapists utilize multiple evidence-based modalities, including but not limited to: Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Brainspotting, Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.
Our highly trained therapists are ready to join you in your journey towards hope and healing. Bayside Counseling Center is a Christian Counseling Center for the Greater Sacramento area and beyond. We strive to help people to know their worth, and achieve their goals of healing their relationship to either God, self, or others. We feel honored to walk alongside you in this journey.
The Attach Place, Neurofeedback, KAP
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Folsom, CA 95630
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Cristina Billingsley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Folsom, CA 95630
Waitlist for new clients
I am advanced trained in EMDR, Brianspotting, CBT, EFT, and mindfulness, employing these modalities with other integrative approaches to tailor your personalized support and care.
The search for a therapist can often feel daunting and I'm so glad you're here. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, guiding and supporting them in navigating through issues including anxiety, depression, panic, trauma/PTSD and mood disorders. I have extensive experience working with neurodivergent clients and their family members, which ignited a passion for working with this population. In sessions, we will address challenges such as communication issues, self-esteem, grief, loss, life change, stress, and more. If you're seeking new ways to change behaviors, thoughts, and actions by implementing new tools, I'd love to help.
I am advanced trained in EMDR, Brianspotting, CBT, EFT, and mindfulness, employing these modalities with other integrative approaches to tailor your personalized support and care.
The search for a therapist can often feel daunting and I'm so glad you're here. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, guiding and supporting them in navigating through issues including anxiety, depression, panic, trauma/PTSD and mood disorders. I have extensive experience working with neurodivergent clients and their family members, which ignited a passion for working with this population. In sessions, we will address challenges such as communication issues, self-esteem, grief, loss, life change, stress, and more. If you're seeking new ways to change behaviors, thoughts, and actions by implementing new tools, I'd love to help.
I am trained in the Gottman method, CBT, Solution Focused, Emotionally Focused and Attachment Theory.
If you feel stuck in patterns that show up as outbursts, conflicts, distance, overthinking or shutting down, I'd like to help. I specialize in uncovering root issues and behaviors that undermine what you really want. Starting with a compassionate therapeutic relationship to safely explore your feelings, we'll work to improve how you feel, function and connect. We'll identify ways to strengthen relationships, repair wounds, understand boundaries and improve communication. Whether it's a troubled marriage, conflicted parent/child dynamic, depression, anxiety, grief or poor self-image, let's work together on a path forward.
I am trained in the Gottman method, CBT, Solution Focused, Emotionally Focused and Attachment Theory.
If you feel stuck in patterns that show up as outbursts, conflicts, distance, overthinking or shutting down, I'd like to help. I specialize in uncovering root issues and behaviors that undermine what you really want. Starting with a compassionate therapeutic relationship to safely explore your feelings, we'll work to improve how you feel, function and connect. We'll identify ways to strengthen relationships, repair wounds, understand boundaries and improve communication. Whether it's a troubled marriage, conflicted parent/child dynamic, depression, anxiety, grief or poor self-image, let's work together on a path forward.
Sarah L. Manfredi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT, CCPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Folsom, CA 95630
I also utilize evidence based treatment models like EFT & The Gottman Method to improve the couple's relationship.
Are you struggling in your relationships? Is past trauma making it difficult to find peace, joy and experience connection? Are you experiencing betrayal trauma in your relationship? Do you need help managing anxiety and compulsive behaviors? I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment to explore solutions for tackling your unique challenges. My approach is gentle and "down to earth" and the development of a trusting therapeutic relationship is of utmost importance to me. I'm proud to serve First Responders & their families at a discounted rate.
I also utilize evidence based treatment models like EFT & The Gottman Method to improve the couple's relationship.
Are you struggling in your relationships? Is past trauma making it difficult to find peace, joy and experience connection? Are you experiencing betrayal trauma in your relationship? Do you need help managing anxiety and compulsive behaviors? I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment to explore solutions for tackling your unique challenges. My approach is gentle and "down to earth" and the development of a trusting therapeutic relationship is of utmost importance to me. I'm proud to serve First Responders & their families at a discounted rate.
Maika Shaku Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Folsom, CA 95630 (Online Only)
Are you a high achiever? A perfectionist? A people pleaser? Are you unsatisfied and anxious, but you don't know what to do? Maybe you’re constantly stressing about problems that never even arise. Maybe you are struggling with moving forward because of the disturbing experience you've had in the past. Maybe negative and traumatic experiences caused emotional pain, changed who you really are, and damaged your relationships. It's not too late to seek help because healing is possible. I will work with you so you can achieve your goal, and I can assist you in feeling like yourself again. I'm really patient. Trust me, I will be with you.
Are you a high achiever? A perfectionist? A people pleaser? Are you unsatisfied and anxious, but you don't know what to do? Maybe you’re constantly stressing about problems that never even arise. Maybe you are struggling with moving forward because of the disturbing experience you've had in the past. Maybe negative and traumatic experiences caused emotional pain, changed who you really are, and damaged your relationships. It's not too late to seek help because healing is possible. I will work with you so you can achieve your goal, and I can assist you in feeling like yourself again. I'm really patient. Trust me, I will be with you.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
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.