Emotionally Focused Therapists in Lancaster, PA
Jeff Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17603 (Online Only)
I work through a multimodality system including Emotionally Focused therapy, Gottman, CBT, EMDR, Systemic and structural theories.
If you are looking to transform yourself or your relationship and have healthier forms of communication, more intimate and emotional forms of connection and ,overall, improve your sense of self and relationships let your journey begin. With over 20 years of mental health experience and 14 years practicing therapy, I have learned to specialize in relationship/couples therapy and work as well as individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and other life and circumstantial issues. If you are looking to repair, strengthen, regain connection, improve intimacy, or generally work on your relationships or your mental health I can help.
I work through a multimodality system including Emotionally Focused therapy, Gottman, CBT, EMDR, Systemic and structural theories.
If you are looking to transform yourself or your relationship and have healthier forms of communication, more intimate and emotional forms of connection and ,overall, improve your sense of self and relationships let your journey begin. With over 20 years of mental health experience and 14 years practicing therapy, I have learned to specialize in relationship/couples therapy and work as well as individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and other life and circumstantial issues. If you are looking to repair, strengthen, regain connection, improve intimacy, or generally work on your relationships or your mental health I can help.
Current Availability- Morning appts Monday-Friday 9am-12pm I’d love to help you find a new and better place to live in and live from. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I work well with couples, families, and teens. Everyone who comes to therapy is unique so I listen well to get to know each person and family situation well. My systems training will help you make better sense of how to communicate to those you love and care for. With a couple’s relationship, I’m amazed at how rich EFT is in helping people open up to healing and trust inside their relationship.
Current Availability- Morning appts Monday-Friday 9am-12pm I’d love to help you find a new and better place to live in and live from. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I work well with couples, families, and teens. Everyone who comes to therapy is unique so I listen well to get to know each person and family situation well. My systems training will help you make better sense of how to communicate to those you love and care for. With a couple’s relationship, I’m amazed at how rich EFT is in helping people open up to healing and trust inside their relationship.
My ongoing training and experience is focused on Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method, the most effective approaches for relationship therapy; and because experience has taught me many people suffer from memories of trauma that are intrusive and controlling, I am also trained in EMDR to desensitize and reprocess those memories with you.
Do you long to feel emotionally connected and closer to your spouse, kids or parents? You wish you could reach out to them without fear of rejection because with them you feel confident you are safe, secure, fully known and fully loved. If only your home was a place like that, a place of peace, a place of renewal and recovery. You want to know they will always have your back as you face the uncertainties of life and celebrate the joys and victories. The pain of life isn’t the problem. It’s being alone with the pain. Restoring and reconciling damaged relationships is the best gift you can give yourself and your loved ones.
My ongoing training and experience is focused on Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method, the most effective approaches for relationship therapy; and because experience has taught me many people suffer from memories of trauma that are intrusive and controlling, I am also trained in EMDR to desensitize and reprocess those memories with you.
Do you long to feel emotionally connected and closer to your spouse, kids or parents? You wish you could reach out to them without fear of rejection because with them you feel confident you are safe, secure, fully known and fully loved. If only your home was a place like that, a place of peace, a place of renewal and recovery. You want to know they will always have your back as you face the uncertainties of life and celebrate the joys and victories. The pain of life isn’t the problem. It’s being alone with the pain. Restoring and reconciling damaged relationships is the best gift you can give yourself and your loved ones.
In order to do that I have received training in a variety of modalities of treatment including EMDR, DBT, CPT, ACT, CBT, EFT in addition to others.
I am trauma informed & trauma focused. Working with me will often mean looking at issues and challenges being experienced through the lens of how trauma and stress have affected you. My goal as a therapist is to foster a relationship where you feel safe, heard, and validated. From this place of safety, we can collaborate to create a plan to address the reasons you are seeking support and to heal. Relationships can be the source of many challenges in our lives. This could be how we relate to ourselves, others, or the world in general. Through addressing how we relate to ourselves and others we can experience powerful positive change.
In order to do that I have received training in a variety of modalities of treatment including EMDR, DBT, CPT, ACT, CBT, EFT in addition to others.
I am trauma informed & trauma focused. Working with me will often mean looking at issues and challenges being experienced through the lens of how trauma and stress have affected you. My goal as a therapist is to foster a relationship where you feel safe, heard, and validated. From this place of safety, we can collaborate to create a plan to address the reasons you are seeking support and to heal. Relationships can be the source of many challenges in our lives. This could be how we relate to ourselves, others, or the world in general. Through addressing how we relate to ourselves and others we can experience powerful positive change.
I have specialized training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
We are not meant to do life alone. I am willing to be a safe, respectful, and collaborative guide for you or your relationship, make sense of your struggles and find your way toward your longings. If you are done relying on attempts at self-improvement, let’s work together to restore personal, emotional, and relational well-being. A specific problem or crisis may have driven you to seek therapy but you may find that “symptom reduction” is only part of the journey we will take toward wholeness.
I have specialized training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
We are not meant to do life alone. I am willing to be a safe, respectful, and collaborative guide for you or your relationship, make sense of your struggles and find your way toward your longings. If you are done relying on attempts at self-improvement, let’s work together to restore personal, emotional, and relational well-being. A specific problem or crisis may have driven you to seek therapy but you may find that “symptom reduction” is only part of the journey we will take toward wholeness.
I have continued to educate myself with more types of therapeutic theories including, but not limited to, CBT, CPT, EFT, and the Gottman Method.
I began working in the mental health field in 2017 at an inpatient unit at a local hospital that helped those suffering with mental health emergencies as well as those detoxing from substances. Following this I moved to the outpatient world focusing on working with pre-marital, marital/couples, athletes needing a focus with sports psychology, and individuals with a wide variety of needs.
I have continued to educate myself with more types of therapeutic theories including, but not limited to, CBT, CPT, EFT, and the Gottman Method.
I began working in the mental health field in 2017 at an inpatient unit at a local hospital that helped those suffering with mental health emergencies as well as those detoxing from substances. Following this I moved to the outpatient world focusing on working with pre-marital, marital/couples, athletes needing a focus with sports psychology, and individuals with a wide variety of needs.
Vikki Higgins @the Mindful Oasis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17602 (Online Only)
I utilize Emotion-focused Therapy (EFT), a systems perspective, and eco-systemic structural therapy in my work.
Life is not always easy, and sometimes we need more support than our friends and family can give us, especially when we are going through difficult transitions, relationship disappointments and when life surprises us with unexpected turns and sometimes trauma. When these things happen, we may need someone to walk with us gently looking at where this chapter or narrative came from, pulling or pushing us in a direction we don’t want to go. It might even be a direction that could be helpful, but fear holds us back.
I utilize Emotion-focused Therapy (EFT), a systems perspective, and eco-systemic structural therapy in my work.
Life is not always easy, and sometimes we need more support than our friends and family can give us, especially when we are going through difficult transitions, relationship disappointments and when life surprises us with unexpected turns and sometimes trauma. When these things happen, we may need someone to walk with us gently looking at where this chapter or narrative came from, pulling or pushing us in a direction we don’t want to go. It might even be a direction that could be helpful, but fear holds us back.
Katherina Kapur Accepting New Clients
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17603
Are you struggling with emotions, trauma, or persistent negative thoughts? Is your child struggling with their behaviors, emotions or school functioning? Have your relationships, marriage or partnership experienced trouble, or need a "tune up?" You have come to the right place. Hi! My name is Katie Kapur, and I am here to help you acheive your goals, improve your relationships and increase life satisfaction. I care about my clients, and value the time I spend with each and every person I have the pleasure of working with.
Are you struggling with emotions, trauma, or persistent negative thoughts? Is your child struggling with their behaviors, emotions or school functioning? Have your relationships, marriage or partnership experienced trouble, or need a "tune up?" You have come to the right place. Hi! My name is Katie Kapur, and I am here to help you acheive your goals, improve your relationships and increase life satisfaction. I care about my clients, and value the time I spend with each and every person I have the pleasure of working with.
Welcome to my page. I offer online therapy through Behavioral Health Care Consultants P.C. You have already started your journey by reaching out for help. Therapy can be intimidating; my goal is to help you feel comfortable and supported as we work together to achieve your goals. I work best with clients ages 18 and older who are looking for a therapist to support them in times of change, identity exploration, loss, new life stages, relationship changes and more. I've worked well with clients from all backgrounds, faith/spirituality, gender, and sexuality. I offer a safe, supportive, trauma informed, and affirming environment.
Welcome to my page. I offer online therapy through Behavioral Health Care Consultants P.C. You have already started your journey by reaching out for help. Therapy can be intimidating; my goal is to help you feel comfortable and supported as we work together to achieve your goals. I work best with clients ages 18 and older who are looking for a therapist to support them in times of change, identity exploration, loss, new life stages, relationship changes and more. I've worked well with clients from all backgrounds, faith/spirituality, gender, and sexuality. I offer a safe, supportive, trauma informed, and affirming environment.
Advanced Counseling and Research Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC-FL, CCMHC, CCTP, CT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17603
Advanced Counseling and Research Services provides a comprehensive array of professional counseling services to the greater Lancaster community. In general terms, these clinical services help clients address problematic issues in their lives that are impacting on their daily lives. Throughout the counseling experience, the counselor and client work collaboratively to address problems presented by the client. The overall purpose of counseling can be summarized in the following objectives: To identify the problematic issues facing each individual client seeking counseling. To identify secondary issues contributing to problem.
Advanced Counseling and Research Services provides a comprehensive array of professional counseling services to the greater Lancaster community. In general terms, these clinical services help clients address problematic issues in their lives that are impacting on their daily lives. Throughout the counseling experience, the counselor and client work collaboratively to address problems presented by the client. The overall purpose of counseling can be summarized in the following objectives: To identify the problematic issues facing each individual client seeking counseling. To identify secondary issues contributing to problem.
Our mission: Mental health for all we serve. Our passion: Helping you achieve mental health. Life can be hard. We all have challenges. We all experience loss, stress, grief and, at some point, all of us feel overwhelmed. The team at Behavioral Healthcare Corporation has been helping people just like you deal with life's issues and restore their mental health since 2002.
Our mission: Mental health for all we serve. Our passion: Helping you achieve mental health. Life can be hard. We all have challenges. We all experience loss, stress, grief and, at some point, all of us feel overwhelmed. The team at Behavioral Healthcare Corporation has been helping people just like you deal with life's issues and restore their mental health since 2002.
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Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17601 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping individuals achieve their Best Self. Be it in healing from trauma, managing anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, or dealing with life challenges such as addiction, relationship issues, divorce, and grief- my goal is to help you be your Best You through everything. I have over 23 years of experience in counseling and helping others explore their past, live better in the present, and face the future with renewed hope. Working on you while managing life's challenges gives us all the opportunity to live our most authentic life.
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Janice L. Lawrence, MA, LPC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17603
I use an integrative approach to counseling and psychotherapy to help meet the individual needs of each client. I understand that a strong therapeutic relationship, including a foundation of trust, is essential to the therapeutic process. Learning about my client and understanding the presenting issue(s), we work collaboratively to identify goals for therapy. A Treatment Plan, tailored to each client, involves a combination of cognitive, affective, behavioral, and somatic techniques. I draw from a variety of methodologies and techniques to incorporate what is most helpful in resolving current and long-standing issues.
I use an integrative approach to counseling and psychotherapy to help meet the individual needs of each client. I understand that a strong therapeutic relationship, including a foundation of trust, is essential to the therapeutic process. Learning about my client and understanding the presenting issue(s), we work collaboratively to identify goals for therapy. A Treatment Plan, tailored to each client, involves a combination of cognitive, affective, behavioral, and somatic techniques. I draw from a variety of methodologies and techniques to incorporate what is most helpful in resolving current and long-standing issues.
Kayla D. Woods
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17603
The decision to start therapy is a courageous first step towards healing and growth. Whether you struggle with intimacy and connection, are overwhelmed by events that are out of your control or just want to get in touch with a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in life, therapy can help. I focus on creating a judgment free, safe and comfortable environment. I am here to assist clients reach their full potential whether that be individually or with a significant other. My area of focus includes sex and relationship therapy, mental wellbeing, EMDR, communication skill building and reaching personal and professional goals.
The decision to start therapy is a courageous first step towards healing and growth. Whether you struggle with intimacy and connection, are overwhelmed by events that are out of your control or just want to get in touch with a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in life, therapy can help. I focus on creating a judgment free, safe and comfortable environment. I am here to assist clients reach their full potential whether that be individually or with a significant other. My area of focus includes sex and relationship therapy, mental wellbeing, EMDR, communication skill building and reaching personal and professional goals.
Hi there! I am a licensed individual and couples therapist, certified yoga instructor, and birth doula. I am trained in both movement therapy and EMDR. My areas of expertise include anxiety, relationships and couples counseling, grief, trauma, chronic illness/pain, and spirituality. I offer couples counseling for clients wanting to improve their relationship as well as those discerning separation. I have a special interest in clients who are in a season of transition or decision-making, whether related to college, parenthood, new relationship/career, or navigating the last stage of life.
Hi there! I am a licensed individual and couples therapist, certified yoga instructor, and birth doula. I am trained in both movement therapy and EMDR. My areas of expertise include anxiety, relationships and couples counseling, grief, trauma, chronic illness/pain, and spirituality. I offer couples counseling for clients wanting to improve their relationship as well as those discerning separation. I have a special interest in clients who are in a season of transition or decision-making, whether related to college, parenthood, new relationship/career, or navigating the last stage of life.
Adam Hultstrand (Individual And Dbt Group Openings)
Pre-Licensed Professional, MDiv, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17601
To those who know me best, I am considered a genuine “encourager” of people, compassionate yet direct. You don't have to journey through life alone. I seek to create a safe and confidential space for children, adults, couples, and families to process life and find greater purpose, healing and joy. I have graduate degrees in both theology and counseling with over 20 years of experience. I enjoy working with people from all backgrounds in a strengths-based way that infuses hope. I integrate a variety of relational and experiential approaches to best meet your needs and will use faith based counseling for those interested.
To those who know me best, I am considered a genuine “encourager” of people, compassionate yet direct. You don't have to journey through life alone. I seek to create a safe and confidential space for children, adults, couples, and families to process life and find greater purpose, healing and joy. I have graduate degrees in both theology and counseling with over 20 years of experience. I enjoy working with people from all backgrounds in a strengths-based way that infuses hope. I integrate a variety of relational and experiential approaches to best meet your needs and will use faith based counseling for those interested.
Welcome! I'm Margarete, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and a Certified Advanced Alcohol/Drug Counselor. My goal in therapy is to build an honest, trusting relationship, creating a area of safety, where you can deal with challenges in the light of truth, honesty, and reality. I have a deep appreciation of diversity and an unwavering belief in the inherent value of every human being. I can accompany you on the journey toward healing and growth.
Welcome! I'm Margarete, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and a Certified Advanced Alcohol/Drug Counselor. My goal in therapy is to build an honest, trusting relationship, creating a area of safety, where you can deal with challenges in the light of truth, honesty, and reality. I have a deep appreciation of diversity and an unwavering belief in the inherent value of every human being. I can accompany you on the journey toward healing and growth.
Hi, I'm Megan. I am passionate about making therapy approachable, effective, and possibly even enjoyable! I love working with individuals of any gender as they explore their relationships and process the thoughts, feelings, experiences or anxieties that impact their interactions. This may look like exploring childhood attachment trauma and how it's impacting you now. Sometimes this looks like helping you to set boundaries and assertively communicate your needs to others. Sometimes this looks like working through a break up or figuring out what the heck you want your life or relationships to look like and how to set that in motion.
Hi, I'm Megan. I am passionate about making therapy approachable, effective, and possibly even enjoyable! I love working with individuals of any gender as they explore their relationships and process the thoughts, feelings, experiences or anxieties that impact their interactions. This may look like exploring childhood attachment trauma and how it's impacting you now. Sometimes this looks like helping you to set boundaries and assertively communicate your needs to others. Sometimes this looks like working through a break up or figuring out what the heck you want your life or relationships to look like and how to set that in motion.
I view therapy as an opportunity that clients create for self-exploration, healing, growth, and relationship enhancement. I strongly believe that at the heart of every successful therapeutic outcome is a trusting and supportive client-therapist relationship, and it is in that context that my clients are able to explore historical and developmental issues, and their overall sense of self.
I view therapy as an opportunity that clients create for self-exploration, healing, growth, and relationship enhancement. I strongly believe that at the heart of every successful therapeutic outcome is a trusting and supportive client-therapist relationship, and it is in that context that my clients are able to explore historical and developmental issues, and their overall sense of self.
Mahmood Mohammad
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17602
Andy Warhol said, "Change doesn't happen by itself, you have to make it happen." I believe in guiding people to unlock their true potential and overcome obstacles through compassion and authenticity. Let's step outside our comfort zones and challenge our beliefs to make positive changes!
Andy Warhol said, "Change doesn't happen by itself, you have to make it happen." I believe in guiding people to unlock their true potential and overcome obstacles through compassion and authenticity. Let's step outside our comfort zones and challenge our beliefs to make positive changes!
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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.