Emotionally Focused Therapists in Porterville, CA
Hello! My name is Cianna Edge. I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is very person-centered and customized to your direct issue and struggles. I work mostly with depression and anxiety and increasing coping mechanisms. I work mostly with depression, anxiety, and those struggling with suicidal thoughts and self-harming behaviors. However, I also have a great amount of experience and training working with family conflict and couples counseling. In my couples work I have done marital conflict and growth as well as premarital counseling.
Hello! My name is Cianna Edge. I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is very person-centered and customized to your direct issue and struggles. I work mostly with depression and anxiety and increasing coping mechanisms. I work mostly with depression, anxiety, and those struggling with suicidal thoughts and self-harming behaviors. However, I also have a great amount of experience and training working with family conflict and couples counseling. In my couples work I have done marital conflict and growth as well as premarital counseling.
Beginning therapy can often be intimidating. It requires, among many things, vulnerability and trust in the therapeutic relationship and process. Painful life experiences can make it difficult to trust that others will have your best interest at heart or not be judgmental. If you are considering entering therapy, I applaud you for taking this courageous first step. My clients have repeatedly told me how comfortable they felt after the first session. I will provide for you a safe and non-judgmental space as we work as a team to accomplish your goals and embrace the process of change.
Beginning therapy can often be intimidating. It requires, among many things, vulnerability and trust in the therapeutic relationship and process. Painful life experiences can make it difficult to trust that others will have your best interest at heart or not be judgmental. If you are considering entering therapy, I applaud you for taking this courageous first step. My clients have repeatedly told me how comfortable they felt after the first session. I will provide for you a safe and non-judgmental space as we work as a team to accomplish your goals and embrace the process of change.
Life is a balance of holding on and letting go. As a therapist, I am dedicated to empowering clients throughout their journey of growth and self-healing and helping them let go of things that no longer serve them including anxiety, stress, and depression.
Life is a balance of holding on and letting go. As a therapist, I am dedicated to empowering clients throughout their journey of growth and self-healing and helping them let go of things that no longer serve them including anxiety, stress, and depression.
Hi, I am Alice Filmus, a Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed for 15 years. A personal belief that I have is, everyone has something valuable to offer, and with unconditional empathy, compassion, and therapeutic guidance a person's fullest happiest potential can be achieved.
Hi, I am Alice Filmus, a Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed for 15 years. A personal belief that I have is, everyone has something valuable to offer, and with unconditional empathy, compassion, and therapeutic guidance a person's fullest happiest potential can be achieved.
Hello, I am Patricia Alice, LCSW and I have provided outpatient psychotherapy services for over 42 years. I am a generalist and now work exclusively with tele-health. Therefore, my experience is a unique blend of breadth and depth. I have worked with a very wide range of issues. Most seek help for depression, anxiety, panic attacks, past/current trauma, family issues, bipolar diagnosis, relationship problems, work and career issues, postpartum depression, parenting and grief/loss as well as life transition issues like retirement and/or aging.
Hello, I am Patricia Alice, LCSW and I have provided outpatient psychotherapy services for over 42 years. I am a generalist and now work exclusively with tele-health. Therefore, my experience is a unique blend of breadth and depth. I have worked with a very wide range of issues. Most seek help for depression, anxiety, panic attacks, past/current trauma, family issues, bipolar diagnosis, relationship problems, work and career issues, postpartum depression, parenting and grief/loss as well as life transition issues like retirement and/or aging.
I'm Henry Venter, a licensed psychologist (CA Psychologist PSY18428) with over 25 years of experience. My approach to therapy is practical and focused on empowering clients to achieve their desired life. My clients span various age groups, from young adults to older individuals, who come seeking help with challenges that hinder their desired quality of life. I am most effective with clients who actively engage in therapy, willingly process information between sessions, and complete assigned tasks.
I'm Henry Venter, a licensed psychologist (CA Psychologist PSY18428) with over 25 years of experience. My approach to therapy is practical and focused on empowering clients to achieve their desired life. My clients span various age groups, from young adults to older individuals, who come seeking help with challenges that hinder their desired quality of life. I am most effective with clients who actively engage in therapy, willingly process information between sessions, and complete assigned tasks.
Hello, I am Olga Raya, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and families. My approach involves warmth, honesty, insight, compassion, empathy, and respect. I have helped people of diverse backgrounds overcome life's obstacles. I encourage individuals to tap into their inherent strengths to find new, more constructive ways to navigate life's problems.
Hello, I am Olga Raya, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and families. My approach involves warmth, honesty, insight, compassion, empathy, and respect. I have helped people of diverse backgrounds overcome life's obstacles. I encourage individuals to tap into their inherent strengths to find new, more constructive ways to navigate life's problems.
I believe that the power of vulnerability is one of our greatest strengths and ultimately can provide us with a deeper sense of self, security, comfort, and more compassionate towards one another. Coming from a strength-based form of doing therapy and providing support to others, I work to provide my clients with a sense of validation and comfort. As a cis male that identifies as Latinx and as a proud member of the LGBTQIA community, I am able to hold the experience of living in many diverse, cross-cultural emotional experiences that we sometimes may not even know how to begin to understand.
I believe that the power of vulnerability is one of our greatest strengths and ultimately can provide us with a deeper sense of self, security, comfort, and more compassionate towards one another. Coming from a strength-based form of doing therapy and providing support to others, I work to provide my clients with a sense of validation and comfort. As a cis male that identifies as Latinx and as a proud member of the LGBTQIA community, I am able to hold the experience of living in many diverse, cross-cultural emotional experiences that we sometimes may not even know how to begin to understand.
My name is Robert (Bob) Hehrlein; I practice psychotherapy under my California, Marriage, and Family Therapist license. I have over 15 years of experience in the behavioral health field, initially working as an addiction counselor, which led to self-employment as a recovery/life coach. After that, I worked as a therapist for mentally ill outpatients, providing psychoeducation to groups on topics such as emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness.Some of the issues that I processed with my group members involved anxiety, depression, anger management, and healthy relationships.
My name is Robert (Bob) Hehrlein; I practice psychotherapy under my California, Marriage, and Family Therapist license. I have over 15 years of experience in the behavioral health field, initially working as an addiction counselor, which led to self-employment as a recovery/life coach. After that, I worked as a therapist for mentally ill outpatients, providing psychoeducation to groups on topics such as emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness.Some of the issues that I processed with my group members involved anxiety, depression, anger management, and healthy relationships.
Catalina Cardenas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Porterville, CA 93257
Not accepting new clients
You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up in the morning and understand your own story. I believe you really can have a life of abundance, peace, life, and joy. Life is too short to surrender to sadness, hold grudges, be anxious, and/or be angry all the time. No matter where you are, my role is to listen, validate, and highlight your strengths to help increase self-efficacy. Let me help you want to be free of emotional pain and able to deal and find meaning and purpose to life.
You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up in the morning and understand your own story. I believe you really can have a life of abundance, peace, life, and joy. Life is too short to surrender to sadness, hold grudges, be anxious, and/or be angry all the time. No matter where you are, my role is to listen, validate, and highlight your strengths to help increase self-efficacy. Let me help you want to be free of emotional pain and able to deal and find meaning and purpose to life.
Online Therapists
Kerry Elison
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clovis, CA 93612
I use EFT and other experiential methods to help you explore and process emotions.
As an associate marriage and family therapist at Roubicek and Thacker, I specialize in working with individuals, couples and children. I work through an attachment-based lens and I am dedicated to helping individuals connect deeply with their inner experiences and emotions to foster healing and growth. I have training in using Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) techniques. Utilizing these approaches allows us to uncover and address the root causes of your concerns, rather than just managing symptoms.
I use EFT and other experiential methods to help you explore and process emotions.
As an associate marriage and family therapist at Roubicek and Thacker, I specialize in working with individuals, couples and children. I work through an attachment-based lens and I am dedicated to helping individuals connect deeply with their inner experiences and emotions to foster healing and growth. I have training in using Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) techniques. Utilizing these approaches allows us to uncover and address the root causes of your concerns, rather than just managing symptoms.
Jamaine Leverett
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fresno, CA 93720
Using Emotionally Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems, we'll address emotional disconnection and inner conflicts.
My ideal client is someone who feels trapped by their emotional struggles and is seeking a way to break free from the patterns that hold them back. They may be dealing with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, and they have reached a point where they recognize the need for change but feel unsure about how to achieve it. Their main issue is a disconnection from their true self, which manifests in feelings of being stuck, unfulfilled, and overwhelmed by their internal conflicts. I also work with couples who are facing relational challenges and are looking to reconnect and build a healthier, more fulfilling partnership.
Using Emotionally Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems, we'll address emotional disconnection and inner conflicts.
My ideal client is someone who feels trapped by their emotional struggles and is seeking a way to break free from the patterns that hold them back. They may be dealing with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, and they have reached a point where they recognize the need for change but feel unsure about how to achieve it. Their main issue is a disconnection from their true self, which manifests in feelings of being stuck, unfulfilled, and overwhelmed by their internal conflicts. I also work with couples who are facing relational challenges and are looking to reconnect and build a healthier, more fulfilling partnership.
Donald Kirk Weintz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Visalia, CA 93291
Waitlist for new clients
I am certified in EMDR, CTTS, DBT, and have advanced training in EFT.
My work with clients for over 29 years has allowed me to be part of a special journey with each person, couple, and family. My experience in serving as a psychotherapist, with multiple ages, socioeconomic, and culturally diverse clients has allowed me to learn how clients have needs and life goals, which are part of their life journey. I work with clients to identify who is writing their story in positive and adverse ways, which causes them to be 'stuck', wounded, or lost. During the therapy process, we explore skills and/or deep healing to assist them in moving toward healthier experiences, relationships, and living with purpose.
I am certified in EMDR, CTTS, DBT, and have advanced training in EFT.
My work with clients for over 29 years has allowed me to be part of a special journey with each person, couple, and family. My experience in serving as a psychotherapist, with multiple ages, socioeconomic, and culturally diverse clients has allowed me to learn how clients have needs and life goals, which are part of their life journey. I work with clients to identify who is writing their story in positive and adverse ways, which causes them to be 'stuck', wounded, or lost. During the therapy process, we explore skills and/or deep healing to assist them in moving toward healthier experiences, relationships, and living with purpose.
Our therapists have a variety of backgrounds and training such as CBT, EFT, DBT, Depth Psychology, Sex Therapy, Trauma, Couples, Children.
Whether it’s extra motivation for a dream project, a troubled relationship, or feeling down and anxious, Dr Winegarden offers direct and compassionate ideas designed to help you flourish and work towards happiness. Our therapists will help you define your goals, work through problems and create the best atmosphere for growth and moving beyond the frustration of a current or lasting problem.
Our therapists have a variety of backgrounds and training such as CBT, EFT, DBT, Depth Psychology, Sex Therapy, Trauma, Couples, Children.
Whether it’s extra motivation for a dream project, a troubled relationship, or feeling down and anxious, Dr Winegarden offers direct and compassionate ideas designed to help you flourish and work towards happiness. Our therapists will help you define your goals, work through problems and create the best atmosphere for growth and moving beyond the frustration of a current or lasting problem.
Yesica Pantoja
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93301 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My therapeutic style is one that is primarily emotionally focused, and I can help you better regulate unfamiliar or suppressed emotions.
As an LMFT, my therapeutic approach is one that can help you understand how individual problems can, at times, be connected to past and current social experiences. I have found success working with individuals interested in diving deeper into their thought patterns and exploring how their early life experiences play a role in the development of their current self. We would work well together if you are interested in addressing relationship difficulties, trauma, issues maintaining relational boundaries, generational and cultural pressures, perfectionism, anxiety, stress, and depression.
My therapeutic style is one that is primarily emotionally focused, and I can help you better regulate unfamiliar or suppressed emotions.
As an LMFT, my therapeutic approach is one that can help you understand how individual problems can, at times, be connected to past and current social experiences. I have found success working with individuals interested in diving deeper into their thought patterns and exploring how their early life experiences play a role in the development of their current self. We would work well together if you are interested in addressing relationship difficulties, trauma, issues maintaining relational boundaries, generational and cultural pressures, perfectionism, anxiety, stress, and depression.
Nora Espino
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fresno, CA 93711
My goal as a therapist is to utilize evidence-based approaches, Solution Focused (Brief), Internal Family Systems, The Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and CBT/DBT.
Taking the step towards therapy is an act of courage and self-care, and I'm deeply honored to be part of your transformative journey towards personal growth. I am truly passionate about helping you discover inner peace and resilience to create a sense of belonging within yourself. Together, we will navigate the obstacles that may have made you experience fear, loss, and rejection. My specialization lies in supporting the emerging generation and adults facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, panic disorder, depression, infidelity, marital and/or intimate relationship discord, various types of trauma, loss, or life adjustment
My goal as a therapist is to utilize evidence-based approaches, Solution Focused (Brief), Internal Family Systems, The Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and CBT/DBT.
Taking the step towards therapy is an act of courage and self-care, and I'm deeply honored to be part of your transformative journey towards personal growth. I am truly passionate about helping you discover inner peace and resilience to create a sense of belonging within yourself. Together, we will navigate the obstacles that may have made you experience fear, loss, and rejection. My specialization lies in supporting the emerging generation and adults facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, panic disorder, depression, infidelity, marital and/or intimate relationship discord, various types of trauma, loss, or life adjustment
My name is Elizabeth Cowell. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I utilized CBT and EMDR mainly to work with trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief. I also use Gottman and EFT to work with couples. My approach to therapy is influenced by Aaron Beck who founded Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Many people struggle with misconceptions about themselves. These misconceptions are created by the environment. I use CBT to help people change those misconceptions so that they can feel better about themselves and have a more positive outlook on life.
My name is Elizabeth Cowell. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I utilized CBT and EMDR mainly to work with trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief. I also use Gottman and EFT to work with couples. My approach to therapy is influenced by Aaron Beck who founded Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Many people struggle with misconceptions about themselves. These misconceptions are created by the environment. I use CBT to help people change those misconceptions so that they can feel better about themselves and have a more positive outlook on life.
Tracee Phanco LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fresno, CA 93720
We practice Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.
The driving force behind my counseling practice is HOPE. We work with adult individuals and couples to help find hope, healing, insight, and individualized solutions when peace and joy are lost, trust is broken, or when life just gets especially hard. We work with problems including, but not limited to depression, anxiety, relationships (couple and family), stress, conflict, communication, infidelity, loss of connection and/or trust, anger, parenting, phase of life problems, etc. We also enjoy walking alongside individuals who prefer to utilize therapy as a form of ongoing self-care, rather than for problem-focused purposes.
We practice Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.
The driving force behind my counseling practice is HOPE. We work with adult individuals and couples to help find hope, healing, insight, and individualized solutions when peace and joy are lost, trust is broken, or when life just gets especially hard. We work with problems including, but not limited to depression, anxiety, relationships (couple and family), stress, conflict, communication, infidelity, loss of connection and/or trust, anger, parenting, phase of life problems, etc. We also enjoy walking alongside individuals who prefer to utilize therapy as a form of ongoing self-care, rather than for problem-focused purposes.
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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.