Emotionally Focused Therapists in Rossmoor, CA

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Curtis Coronado
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rossmoor, CA 90720
Using Emotionally Focused Therapy, I can help you strengthen your bond with your partner, improve communication, manage anxiety and stress, overcome addictions (including sex and porn addiction), and heal from betrayal trauma.
Are you feeling stuck in your relationship? Maybe you're always arguing with your partner or don't feel close anymore. Maybe you're dealing with stress, anxiety, or addictions that are making life hard. If this sounds like you, I can help. I work with people who want to feel better about themselves and improve their relationships. My ideal clients are ready to make changes but aren't sure how. They want to communicate better, feel more connected to their loved ones, and find ways to deal with stress or addictions. If you're looking to build a stronger, happier relationship or overcome personal challenges, let's work together.
Using Emotionally Focused Therapy, I can help you strengthen your bond with your partner, improve communication, manage anxiety and stress, overcome addictions (including sex and porn addiction), and heal from betrayal trauma.
Are you feeling stuck in your relationship? Maybe you're always arguing with your partner or don't feel close anymore. Maybe you're dealing with stress, anxiety, or addictions that are making life hard. If this sounds like you, I can help. I work with people who want to feel better about themselves and improve their relationships. My ideal clients are ready to make changes but aren't sure how. They want to communicate better, feel more connected to their loved ones, and find ways to deal with stress or addictions. If you're looking to build a stronger, happier relationship or overcome personal challenges, let's work together.
(562) 478-2657 View (562) 478-2657
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Liz Dubé
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Rossmoor, CA 90720
Would you like to feel sexually empowered to have the sex life you've always wanted... to experience greater sexual awareness and sexual satisfaction in your relationships? I want to help you get beyond sex-related fears, anxiety, guilt, shame, obsessive behaviors, or past traumas that may be impacting your relationships and intimacy. In my sex therapy practice we will work on exploring and processing your struggles, gaining the strength to overcome sex and intimacy issues, and more effective ways for communicating to ultimately create greater satisfaction in your life.
Would you like to feel sexually empowered to have the sex life you've always wanted... to experience greater sexual awareness and sexual satisfaction in your relationships? I want to help you get beyond sex-related fears, anxiety, guilt, shame, obsessive behaviors, or past traumas that may be impacting your relationships and intimacy. In my sex therapy practice we will work on exploring and processing your struggles, gaining the strength to overcome sex and intimacy issues, and more effective ways for communicating to ultimately create greater satisfaction in your life.
(562) 277-1069 View (562) 277-1069
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Ana Arguello
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rossmoor, CA 90720
Hello and welcome! I have been in the psychology field seeing everyone and addressing almost everything! .Along the way I developed an expertise in Child Parent Psychotherapy and Rational Behavior Therapy. I also have extensive training in Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescence and Postpartum Depression. I am currently a Mental Health Consultant for the School District. I also spent 15 years working at an all male prison as a bilingual therapist. Please feel free to contact me and make a significant step in understanding yourself and improving your life!
Hello and welcome! I have been in the psychology field seeing everyone and addressing almost everything! .Along the way I developed an expertise in Child Parent Psychotherapy and Rational Behavior Therapy. I also have extensive training in Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescence and Postpartum Depression. I am currently a Mental Health Consultant for the School District. I also spent 15 years working at an all male prison as a bilingual therapist. Please feel free to contact me and make a significant step in understanding yourself and improving your life!
(562) 548-7758 View (562) 548-7758
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Sanar Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rossmoor, CA 90720
I have been in the mental health field for over 15 years. My many years of experience have allowed me to strengthen my clinical skills and develop my clinical expertise in helping you to achieve your unique goals. I continue to educate myself on the most up-to-date clinical research and I implement an evidence based clinical approach. Some of these models include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practice and more. I have provided clinical care to countless individuals, families and couples. In treatment, I can help you increase your self-worth, work though depression, ease anxiety and more.
I have been in the mental health field for over 15 years. My many years of experience have allowed me to strengthen my clinical skills and develop my clinical expertise in helping you to achieve your unique goals. I continue to educate myself on the most up-to-date clinical research and I implement an evidence based clinical approach. Some of these models include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practice and more. I have provided clinical care to countless individuals, families and couples. In treatment, I can help you increase your self-worth, work though depression, ease anxiety and more.
(562) 306-0269 View (562) 306-0269
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Julie Rebecca Turvey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rossmoor, CA 90720
Do you have goals of greater happiness and connection, but aren’t sure why it’s not happening? Are you feeling depressed and anxious and not sure why? Let me help you navigate the confusion! Sometimes there are faulty beliefs about ourselves and communication challenges you need help with. It’s not your fault! You may have not learned the tools yet for navigating some of the emotional challenges of life. I will provide coping skills, teach how to manage challenging emotions, and clarify your needs clearly to those around you. Through facing your pain, you will find greater peace and contentment and reduced mental health symptoms.
Do you have goals of greater happiness and connection, but aren’t sure why it’s not happening? Are you feeling depressed and anxious and not sure why? Let me help you navigate the confusion! Sometimes there are faulty beliefs about ourselves and communication challenges you need help with. It’s not your fault! You may have not learned the tools yet for navigating some of the emotional challenges of life. I will provide coping skills, teach how to manage challenging emotions, and clarify your needs clearly to those around you. Through facing your pain, you will find greater peace and contentment and reduced mental health symptoms.
(562) 352-2294 View (562) 352-2294
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Alayn Ortiz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rossmoor, CA 90720
Are your trying to figure out if you want to stay in your current relationship? You feel resentful, anxious and afraid of being hurt again. You don't know who you are or if you can trust yourself after so many years of neglecting yourself. If you're tired of being in this cycle and ready to make a change, together we can explore what keeps you gravitating towards the same person, figure out if staying or leaving your relationship is the best decision for you, learn what to do when your fears are getting the best of you, and learn how to trust yourself so you can have the relationship you deserve.
Are your trying to figure out if you want to stay in your current relationship? You feel resentful, anxious and afraid of being hurt again. You don't know who you are or if you can trust yourself after so many years of neglecting yourself. If you're tired of being in this cycle and ready to make a change, together we can explore what keeps you gravitating towards the same person, figure out if staying or leaving your relationship is the best decision for you, learn what to do when your fears are getting the best of you, and learn how to trust yourself so you can have the relationship you deserve.
(562) 268-4695 View (562) 268-4695

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Andrea Cairella
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Seal Beach, CA 90740
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor since 2007 who is a Certified EMDR Therapist & Consultant, Advanced trained Emotionally Focused Therapist for Couples and Families, Ketamine Assisted Therapy, MAPS, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Advanced trained in Gestalt Therapy, so I am able to personalize and tailor the therapy to each clients individual needs.
Do you desire inner harmony, life satisfaction & greater joy in your life? Are you ready to heal from your emotional pain & enhance the quality of your life and relationships? As a compassionate therapist, I can guide you along your healing journey. I am dedicated to helping my clients succeed, experience inner peace, self-acceptance, joy, hope and love. I am intuitive, empathetic, multicultural & multilingual with over 10 years of experience. My specialty areas include: anxiety, PTSD/trauma, attachment issues, depression, addiction, relationship issues (couples and families), grief & loss and self-esteem issue for adults, children & adolescents.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor since 2007 who is a Certified EMDR Therapist & Consultant, Advanced trained Emotionally Focused Therapist for Couples and Families, Ketamine Assisted Therapy, MAPS, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Advanced trained in Gestalt Therapy, so I am able to personalize and tailor the therapy to each clients individual needs.
Do you desire inner harmony, life satisfaction & greater joy in your life? Are you ready to heal from your emotional pain & enhance the quality of your life and relationships? As a compassionate therapist, I can guide you along your healing journey. I am dedicated to helping my clients succeed, experience inner peace, self-acceptance, joy, hope and love. I am intuitive, empathetic, multicultural & multilingual with over 10 years of experience. My specialty areas include: anxiety, PTSD/trauma, attachment issues, depression, addiction, relationship issues (couples and families), grief & loss and self-esteem issue for adults, children & adolescents.
(562) 732-4936 View (562) 732-4936
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Alison Lynn Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Garden Grove, CA 92845
Other specializations include EMDR, John Gottman, EFT, DBT, CBT, Art Therapy, LGBTQ, Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse and several others.
Cannot find someone who takes your insurance? Frustrated with calling therapists and not receiving a call back or there being a schedule conflict? Insightful Matters may be the solution for you. Here, you call one number and you are taken care of. You have access to using your insurance if you wish, a full range of therapists to choose from, days & times, as well as specialities. You can check out our individual profiles here on psychology today and on our website at www.insightfulmatters.com.
Other specializations include EMDR, John Gottman, EFT, DBT, CBT, Art Therapy, LGBTQ, Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse and several others.
Cannot find someone who takes your insurance? Frustrated with calling therapists and not receiving a call back or there being a schedule conflict? Insightful Matters may be the solution for you. Here, you call one number and you are taken care of. You have access to using your insurance if you wish, a full range of therapists to choose from, days & times, as well as specialities. You can check out our individual profiles here on psychology today and on our website at www.insightfulmatters.com.
(714) 654-1570 View (714) 654-1570
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Stephanie Archinas-Murphin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Do you struggle with co-parenting and find it difficult to communicate with the other parent and worry about how it affects your child? Do you wish to support your “big feelings” child but find it hard not to have “big feelings” yourself? As an adult child, do you wish to build a better relationship with your parent but struggle on how to make yourself feel heard? I can help. I help parents communicate with their co-parent without getting caught up in a cycle and focus on what matters the most; your child. I help families listen and hear each other and instead of “blowing up”, build empathy and closeness instead.
Do you struggle with co-parenting and find it difficult to communicate with the other parent and worry about how it affects your child? Do you wish to support your “big feelings” child but find it hard not to have “big feelings” yourself? As an adult child, do you wish to build a better relationship with your parent but struggle on how to make yourself feel heard? I can help. I help parents communicate with their co-parent without getting caught up in a cycle and focus on what matters the most; your child. I help families listen and hear each other and instead of “blowing up”, build empathy and closeness instead.
(310) 919-0675 View (310) 919-0675
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Beth Sullivan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
In addition, I have completed Level 3 of Gottman Method Couples Therapy training as well as Emotionally Focused Therapy training and work well with all couples/relationships, including same-sex relationships.
It is not easy to recognize when you might need help, and even harder to reach out to others during difficult times. I am sensitive to the difficulty of the therapy process and do my best to honor each person individually. Being culturally sensitive and competent in meeting the diverse needs of all of my clients is one of my biggest values as a psychologist. I value social justice and this informs my work immensely.
In addition, I have completed Level 3 of Gottman Method Couples Therapy training as well as Emotionally Focused Therapy training and work well with all couples/relationships, including same-sex relationships.
It is not easy to recognize when you might need help, and even harder to reach out to others during difficult times. I am sensitive to the difficulty of the therapy process and do my best to honor each person individually. Being culturally sensitive and competent in meeting the diverse needs of all of my clients is one of my biggest values as a psychologist. I value social justice and this informs my work immensely.
(562) 733-3629 View (562) 733-3629
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Audrey Malone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
I am a Master certified Accelerated Resolution Therapist and proficient in therapeutic approaches such as DBT, EMDR, IFS, EFT, CBT and Mindfulness.
I work with individuals, couples, families and children/teens to find the ROOT of what is causing the body to respond with anxiety, depression and/or dysregulation. Together, we will unlock your full potential, guide you back towards rediscovering yourself and a purposeful existence. My goal is to help you feel calm and a sense of relief by reducing your symptoms as quickly as possible and I will tailor your treatment so we can achieve your goals and meet your specific needs.
I am a Master certified Accelerated Resolution Therapist and proficient in therapeutic approaches such as DBT, EMDR, IFS, EFT, CBT and Mindfulness.
I work with individuals, couples, families and children/teens to find the ROOT of what is causing the body to respond with anxiety, depression and/or dysregulation. Together, we will unlock your full potential, guide you back towards rediscovering yourself and a purposeful existence. My goal is to help you feel calm and a sense of relief by reducing your symptoms as quickly as possible and I will tailor your treatment so we can achieve your goals and meet your specific needs.
(562) 242-7239 View (562) 242-7239
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Nikki Frousakis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Seal Beach, CA 90740  (Online Only)
I use Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT) to help enrich your relationship.
Hello! I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, such as OCD, Major Depression, Social Anxiety, and Panic. Life stressors and mental health concerns can be tough, but you don't have to go at it alone. I offer a nonjudgmental, collaborative, solution-focused environment to help you overcome obstacles, decrease emotional distress, and improve your life. Expect to feel heard, gain insight, and learn the skills you need to thrive. Feel welcome to reach out and explore if working with me feels like a good fit. I accept Lyra insurance only.
I use Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT) to help enrich your relationship.
Hello! I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, such as OCD, Major Depression, Social Anxiety, and Panic. Life stressors and mental health concerns can be tough, but you don't have to go at it alone. I offer a nonjudgmental, collaborative, solution-focused environment to help you overcome obstacles, decrease emotional distress, and improve your life. Expect to feel heard, gain insight, and learn the skills you need to thrive. Feel welcome to reach out and explore if working with me feels like a good fit. I accept Lyra insurance only.
(818) 860-7329 View (818) 860-7329
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Alliant Couple and Family Clinic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Our San Diego clinic has been specializing In Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) since 2010 EFT to address challenges in relationships, and our new Long Beach clinic utilizes a variety of client-centered approaches.
Welcome to Alliant Couple and Family Clinic! We offer mental health services to the community on a sliding fee scale. Services provided in-person in San Diego and Los Alamitos or virtually throughout California. Our team of pre-licensed therapists are available to treat mental health issues with individuals, couples, and families while receiving clinical supervision from highly experienced clinicians.
Our San Diego clinic has been specializing In Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) since 2010 EFT to address challenges in relationships, and our new Long Beach clinic utilizes a variety of client-centered approaches.
Welcome to Alliant Couple and Family Clinic! We offer mental health services to the community on a sliding fee scale. Services provided in-person in San Diego and Los Alamitos or virtually throughout California. Our team of pre-licensed therapists are available to treat mental health issues with individuals, couples, and families while receiving clinical supervision from highly experienced clinicians.
(858) 422-3618 View (858) 422-3618
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Miyuki Kanda
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seal Beach, CA 90740
I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Individual/Couple/Family Therapist.
I enjoy working with adults and couples from the diverse background. I specialize in working with API clients struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, unresolved past trauma, marital/relationship challenges, navigating identity, life transitions, grief, and intergenerational trauma. I specialize in helping interracial couples to repair/improve their connection and communication. I'm bilingual with English and Japanese, and can offer sessions in either or both languages. I understand how the interplay between our cultural identity and family background can play an important role in our experience of the world.
I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Individual/Couple/Family Therapist.
I enjoy working with adults and couples from the diverse background. I specialize in working with API clients struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, unresolved past trauma, marital/relationship challenges, navigating identity, life transitions, grief, and intergenerational trauma. I specialize in helping interracial couples to repair/improve their connection and communication. I'm bilingual with English and Japanese, and can offer sessions in either or both languages. I understand how the interplay between our cultural identity and family background can play an important role in our experience of the world.
(562) 548-7258 View (562) 548-7258
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Sarah Ashley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seal Beach, CA 90740
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist at Olive Leaf Family Therapy, I specialize in working with relationship issues, marital and premarital counseling, and those in the LGBTQIA+ community. I use Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT) in working with my clients and relationships. EFT has been shown to be 75% effective in treating couples and 90% report significant improvement in their relationship, nearly twice the success rate of other forms of couple’s therapy. In our EFT sessions, you should expect a focus on exploring your relationship dynamics, improving your emotional connection, and creating new and lasting meaning.
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist at Olive Leaf Family Therapy, I specialize in working with relationship issues, marital and premarital counseling, and those in the LGBTQIA+ community. I use Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT) in working with my clients and relationships. EFT has been shown to be 75% effective in treating couples and 90% report significant improvement in their relationship, nearly twice the success rate of other forms of couple’s therapy. In our EFT sessions, you should expect a focus on exploring your relationship dynamics, improving your emotional connection, and creating new and lasting meaning.
(562) 372-6599 View (562) 372-6599
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Alison Lynn Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Garden Grove, CA 92845
Other specializations include EMDR, John Gottman, EFT, DBT, CBT, Art Therapy, LGBTQ, Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse and several others.
Frustrated with your: relationship? sex life? child? I am trained in 2nd level, Gottman Method, a specialty that started with couples. John Gottman, the author of, "7 Principles of Marriage," is known for predicting divorce with 90% accuracy, has been influential over my career. The Gottman Method has transformed my practice to focusing on couples, parenting, and children. If you're looking for guidance through a challenging situation with your children, partner or anyone else, I look forward to working with you to accomplish your goals.
Other specializations include EMDR, John Gottman, EFT, DBT, CBT, Art Therapy, LGBTQ, Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse and several others.
Frustrated with your: relationship? sex life? child? I am trained in 2nd level, Gottman Method, a specialty that started with couples. John Gottman, the author of, "7 Principles of Marriage," is known for predicting divorce with 90% accuracy, has been influential over my career. The Gottman Method has transformed my practice to focusing on couples, parenting, and children. If you're looking for guidance through a challenging situation with your children, partner or anyone else, I look forward to working with you to accomplish your goals.
(714) 654-1570 View (714) 654-1570
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Julia Craddolph
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seal Beach, CA 90740  (Online Only)
I am trained in Emotion Focused Couples Therapy ( EFT), Gottman Method for Couples, interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), CBT and LGBTQ+ affirming therapy.
You're feeling ready to rekindle your spark in your relationship. You miss the days when you could talk about anything and you felt loved and excited. You’d like to improve your communication with your partner. As a BIPOC therapist, my goal is to provide you the space to feel heard, tools to communicate, and opportunities to reconnect to your partner/spouse. In couples therapy/ marriage counseling we can work on rekindling that spark that made your relationship so exciting in the beginning. If you’re ready to feel like a team again with your partner book a free consultation with me! I am currently accepting a few new clients.
I am trained in Emotion Focused Couples Therapy ( EFT), Gottman Method for Couples, interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), CBT and LGBTQ+ affirming therapy.
You're feeling ready to rekindle your spark in your relationship. You miss the days when you could talk about anything and you felt loved and excited. You’d like to improve your communication with your partner. As a BIPOC therapist, my goal is to provide you the space to feel heard, tools to communicate, and opportunities to reconnect to your partner/spouse. In couples therapy/ marriage counseling we can work on rekindling that spark that made your relationship so exciting in the beginning. If you’re ready to feel like a team again with your partner book a free consultation with me! I am currently accepting a few new clients.
(562) 784-5411 View (562) 784-5411
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Hollis K Hettig
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
With specialized training in the areas of trauma, anxiety disorders, and family systems I actively address the underlying issues and focus on developing awareness to enhance increased skill and confidence. Combining Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my approach, I focus on challenging negative thought patterns while assisting clients as they increase mindful awareness and acceptance. My approach is collaborative with the intention of illuminating my client's internal resources while uncovering the fear and anxiety that keeps them from living life with meaning.
With specialized training in the areas of trauma, anxiety disorders, and family systems I actively address the underlying issues and focus on developing awareness to enhance increased skill and confidence. Combining Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my approach, I focus on challenging negative thought patterns while assisting clients as they increase mindful awareness and acceptance. My approach is collaborative with the intention of illuminating my client's internal resources while uncovering the fear and anxiety that keeps them from living life with meaning.
(714) 489-5810 View (714) 489-5810
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Ana Batan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, 106483
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Alamitos, CA 90720  (Online Only)
I have extensive experience in working with adults, couples, children, and families who have suffered a traumatic event, dealing with anxiety and or depression, relationship issues, stress, mood issues, or any other areas/issues that disrupt your daily life. If you are at a point where you, or someone you know, may benefit from having a non-biased, nonjudgmental therapist with fresh views and guidance, feel free to contact me. I believe treatment should be a collaboration that includes your values, the latest research, and my long-term experience in the field. I am committed to helping you make lasting changes in your lives.
I have extensive experience in working with adults, couples, children, and families who have suffered a traumatic event, dealing with anxiety and or depression, relationship issues, stress, mood issues, or any other areas/issues that disrupt your daily life. If you are at a point where you, or someone you know, may benefit from having a non-biased, nonjudgmental therapist with fresh views and guidance, feel free to contact me. I believe treatment should be a collaboration that includes your values, the latest research, and my long-term experience in the field. I am committed to helping you make lasting changes in your lives.
(657) 201-4447 View (657) 201-4447
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TTM Counseling and Psychotherapy Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Seal Beach, CA 90740  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed therapist in the state of California and Clinical Director at TTM Counseling. I have earned a Bachelors degree in Psychology from California State University, Fullerton and a Masters in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family therapy from Pepperdine University. I have experience working with a wide variety of populations such as individuals experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, suffering from personality disorders, life changes or adjustments, and substance use disorders. I specialize in working with clients who have experienced trauma in their life and am trained in EMDR.
I am a Licensed therapist in the state of California and Clinical Director at TTM Counseling. I have earned a Bachelors degree in Psychology from California State University, Fullerton and a Masters in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family therapy from Pepperdine University. I have experience working with a wide variety of populations such as individuals experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, suffering from personality disorders, life changes or adjustments, and substance use disorders. I specialize in working with clients who have experienced trauma in their life and am trained in EMDR.
(949) 284-2841 View (949) 284-2841

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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.