Emotionally Focused Therapists in Texas
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Brenda Moreno
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Life challenges can cause us to feel anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed. Together we will create a new path to a more balanced and peaceful lifestyle. I will provide you with a safe, non-judgmental environment where we can explore the challenges you may be facing. The goal during the counseling sessions is to self-explore and to identify healthy coping skills to help you achieve self-improvement and create healthy connections. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman Method Couples Counseling and I am fluent in English and Spanish.
Life challenges can cause us to feel anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed. Together we will create a new path to a more balanced and peaceful lifestyle. I will provide you with a safe, non-judgmental environment where we can explore the challenges you may be facing. The goal during the counseling sessions is to self-explore and to identify healthy coping skills to help you achieve self-improvement and create healthy connections. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman Method Couples Counseling and I am fluent in English and Spanish.
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LaQuetta Dawson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76134 (Online Only)
I like to use an eclectic approach that involves systemic therapy techniques, like, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Experiential Therapy, EMDR, Solution Focused Therapy, Trust Based Relational Interventions, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman techniques.
As we navigate through the roller coaster of life and the complexities that relationships can bring, we will not walk away unaffected. I strongly believe that “silence kills,” and facing our issues by talking about them, is the only way to resolve them. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, my goal is to encourage and support individuals, couples, adolescents and families to increase personal awareness, strengths, and connection with others. Together, we will unravel the knots in your soul and the splinters in your mind.
I like to use an eclectic approach that involves systemic therapy techniques, like, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Experiential Therapy, EMDR, Solution Focused Therapy, Trust Based Relational Interventions, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman techniques.
As we navigate through the roller coaster of life and the complexities that relationships can bring, we will not walk away unaffected. I strongly believe that “silence kills,” and facing our issues by talking about them, is the only way to resolve them. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, my goal is to encourage and support individuals, couples, adolescents and families to increase personal awareness, strengths, and connection with others. Together, we will unravel the knots in your soul and the splinters in your mind.
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We use current, scientific interventions, including acceptance and mindfulness-based therapy, emotionally focused therapy for couples, and harm reduction psychotherapy for substance use issues.
Wellness Collaborative is about helping people live the life they want. We work with individuals and couples who are struggling with issues such as substance use, health problems, anxiety, as well as those who are simply feeling overwhelmed and out-of-balance. We will help you identify what really matters to you and what may be getting in the way of doing those things. We work with you to develop a roadmap to start living the life you want to live, including better relationships with your family, friends, and those around you. Start living that life today.
We use current, scientific interventions, including acceptance and mindfulness-based therapy, emotionally focused therapy for couples, and harm reduction psychotherapy for substance use issues.
Wellness Collaborative is about helping people live the life they want. We work with individuals and couples who are struggling with issues such as substance use, health problems, anxiety, as well as those who are simply feeling overwhelmed and out-of-balance. We will help you identify what really matters to you and what may be getting in the way of doing those things. We work with you to develop a roadmap to start living the life you want to live, including better relationships with your family, friends, and those around you. Start living that life today.
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Brittany Burch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CGP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77008
As a certified Emotionally Focused Couples therapist, I love working with these clients - together we face the challenges that have strained the relationship, and understand the issues that have corroded trust and complicated communication.
Often clients think, "We love each other, we just fight too much." "I need help learning how to communicate my emotions." "I want this relationship to work, I just don't know how to get over the affair. I want to trust again." Is this you? Are these words you've said? Are you living in fear and pain, and desperate to find your way back to your partner and to a relationship that feels healthy and fulfilling?
As a certified Emotionally Focused Couples therapist, I love working with these clients - together we face the challenges that have strained the relationship, and understand the issues that have corroded trust and complicated communication.
Often clients think, "We love each other, we just fight too much." "I need help learning how to communicate my emotions." "I want this relationship to work, I just don't know how to get over the affair. I want to trust again." Is this you? Are these words you've said? Are you living in fear and pain, and desperate to find your way back to your partner and to a relationship that feels healthy and fulfilling?
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Tami Vienn Allen Lpc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77025 (Online Only)
While I practice from a client center approach, the foundation for my practice is Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, and teaching coping skills and techniques to manage various mood disorder including but not limited to depression, anxiety, and panic disorders.
I am a Professional Counselor and Coach with over 12 years of professional experience helping my clients navigate life’s challenges and achieve personal and professional goals. My specialty is helping couples improve their relationship through communication and connection in addition to working with individuals like you to improve self-confidence and limiting beliefs that prevent you from moving forward with your goals. If you are looking to learn coping skills to manage depression or anxiety, just need a listening ear, or looking for an accountability partner to achieve your goals, we will work to together as a team to do so!
While I practice from a client center approach, the foundation for my practice is Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, and teaching coping skills and techniques to manage various mood disorder including but not limited to depression, anxiety, and panic disorders.
I am a Professional Counselor and Coach with over 12 years of professional experience helping my clients navigate life’s challenges and achieve personal and professional goals. My specialty is helping couples improve their relationship through communication and connection in addition to working with individuals like you to improve self-confidence and limiting beliefs that prevent you from moving forward with your goals. If you are looking to learn coping skills to manage depression or anxiety, just need a listening ear, or looking for an accountability partner to achieve your goals, we will work to together as a team to do so!
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I use EMDR, CBT, CPT, trauma-focused approaches, brief therapy, communication theories, structural family therapy, EFT, Gottman, and other theories and therapeutic approaches to assist clients in managing challenges.
Welcome. I am Dr. Nikita Tate-Casanova, Ph.D. and a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) working with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. I am committed to caring for the whole individual and family including spiritual, emotional, and physical health in ways that are suited to each individual. I work with clients struggling with past and present trauma, anxiety, depression, spiritual concerns, couple conflict, mood disorders, cultural and ethnic issues, blended family issues, grief and end-of-life issues, phobias, and OCD.
I use EMDR, CBT, CPT, trauma-focused approaches, brief therapy, communication theories, structural family therapy, EFT, Gottman, and other theories and therapeutic approaches to assist clients in managing challenges.
Welcome. I am Dr. Nikita Tate-Casanova, Ph.D. and a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) working with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. I am committed to caring for the whole individual and family including spiritual, emotional, and physical health in ways that are suited to each individual. I work with clients struggling with past and present trauma, anxiety, depression, spiritual concerns, couple conflict, mood disorders, cultural and ethnic issues, blended family issues, grief and end-of-life issues, phobias, and OCD.
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Sometimes talk therapy just isn’t enough! We know that the mind-body connection is crucial to healing past issues and pain. I am dedicated to working with adults, adolescents (age 15 and up), and families seeking growth and change. My holistic counseling style utilizes a compassionate but challenging approach incorporating mind/body techniques like EFT/Tapping, cognitive behavioral strategies, along with IFS & systems theory. I help empower the individual to learn healthy coping skills, regulate the nervous system, and grow through true acceptance.
Sometimes talk therapy just isn’t enough! We know that the mind-body connection is crucial to healing past issues and pain. I am dedicated to working with adults, adolescents (age 15 and up), and families seeking growth and change. My holistic counseling style utilizes a compassionate but challenging approach incorporating mind/body techniques like EFT/Tapping, cognitive behavioral strategies, along with IFS & systems theory. I help empower the individual to learn healthy coping skills, regulate the nervous system, and grow through true acceptance.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Irving
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Verified Verified
Irving, TX 75039
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
![Photo of Sharla Austin, MS, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7d4ebd78-bfed-43a3-973c-d1f751b017d9/3/320x400.jpeg)
Relationships are complicated and often bring emotional pain, loneliness, anxiety, and discouragement. Committing to someone requires courage and strength. I work with couples, families, and individuals applying the principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) which is a research-based treatment for clients seeking emotional connection and fulfillment in relationships. EFT helps clients understand the interactional patterns that cause emotional disconnection. I would love to offer you these tools, deeper understanding, and helpful insight as you seek to repair your most important relationships.
Relationships are complicated and often bring emotional pain, loneliness, anxiety, and discouragement. Committing to someone requires courage and strength. I work with couples, families, and individuals applying the principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) which is a research-based treatment for clients seeking emotional connection and fulfillment in relationships. EFT helps clients understand the interactional patterns that cause emotional disconnection. I would love to offer you these tools, deeper understanding, and helpful insight as you seek to repair your most important relationships.
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Natalie Shumway Benavides
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79423
I love working from an attachment lens and utilizing aspects of Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I would love to provide a safe space for those who are searching for somewhere to heal, share, hurt, feel, grow, learn, or overcome. I have been privileged to work in health care and now in the mental health field. Each of these experiences has taught me so much about healing and overcoming. I believe that as a therapist I am privileged to sit with clients during their dark moments and difficulties as well as their wins. I never want those who come to me for safety to worry that there will be judgement or shame. Taking care of yourself and your relationships should be a safe space.
I love working from an attachment lens and utilizing aspects of Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I would love to provide a safe space for those who are searching for somewhere to heal, share, hurt, feel, grow, learn, or overcome. I have been privileged to work in health care and now in the mental health field. Each of these experiences has taught me so much about healing and overcoming. I believe that as a therapist I am privileged to sit with clients during their dark moments and difficulties as well as their wins. I never want those who come to me for safety to worry that there will be judgement or shame. Taking care of yourself and your relationships should be a safe space.
![Photo of Liliane Nahas, MEd, LPC-S, LMFT-S, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b3560add-a1ab-4f9e-833b-a1bb25f9f115/2/320x400.jpeg)
Liliane Nahas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77006
I am one of the few psychotherapists certified in EFT and Gottman.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples with relationship difficulties. With respect and warmth, I challenge clients to grow. My hope is to help people bring to awareness the issues with which they are struggling, help them discern their own path of meaning, and provide tools and support in achieving those goals. I combine the use of hands-on scientific methods with an intuitive client-centered approach. My goal is to help people achieve change and maintain it over time.
I am one of the few psychotherapists certified in EFT and Gottman.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples with relationship difficulties. With respect and warmth, I challenge clients to grow. My hope is to help people bring to awareness the issues with which they are struggling, help them discern their own path of meaning, and provide tools and support in achieving those goals. I combine the use of hands-on scientific methods with an intuitive client-centered approach. My goal is to help people achieve change and maintain it over time.
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Group Therapy Austin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ST-S, ALST-GT
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78759
I am a Licensed Professorial Counselor. I am specialized with Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and Emotionally Focused Therapy. I worked in clinical settings, including behavioral health services with inpatients and out patients setting, and have worked with a wide variety of clients: individuals, couples, groups, families. I help you fine-tune your lives so that your pain is smaller and your joys are greater. Through compassion, respect, and working together, I strive to create a strong and trusting relationship with each and every client in order help you reach your goals.
I am a Licensed Professorial Counselor. I am specialized with Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and Emotionally Focused Therapy. I worked in clinical settings, including behavioral health services with inpatients and out patients setting, and have worked with a wide variety of clients: individuals, couples, groups, families. I help you fine-tune your lives so that your pain is smaller and your joys are greater. Through compassion, respect, and working together, I strive to create a strong and trusting relationship with each and every client in order help you reach your goals.
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I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Method, Solution Focus Brief Therapy, Trauma Focus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, I am also a California State Certified Domestic Violence Counselor.
I am Hispanic and Bilingual Spanish/English Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. As a therapist my desire and passion is to help Individuals and families heal, reconnect, and restore their relationships to change this generation one family at a time. I strongly believe that when the family is able to provide comfort, care, and is emotionally available in times of need to his own members, each person is closer to live healthy and successful relationships in life.
I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Method, Solution Focus Brief Therapy, Trauma Focus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, I am also a California State Certified Domestic Violence Counselor.
I am Hispanic and Bilingual Spanish/English Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. As a therapist my desire and passion is to help Individuals and families heal, reconnect, and restore their relationships to change this generation one family at a time. I strongly believe that when the family is able to provide comfort, care, and is emotionally available in times of need to his own members, each person is closer to live healthy and successful relationships in life.
Le Shepard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76104 (Online Only)
I’m an experienced counselor with advanced training in trauma and a certification in emotionally focused therapy.
You knew parenting would be hard but never guessed it would look like this. Caring for kids who struggle is exhausting and isolating. Maybe you adopted and now you’re living in a house ruled by trauma. Maybe your child has special needs and you are wading through grief. You absolutely love your kids but your own struggles are making it hard to show that. Now you’re ready to put on your own oxygen mask and get some help for yourself. You’re ready to start healing and face the parenting trauma you’ve walked through. Most of all, you’re ready to find peace inside yourself so you can show up for your kids in a way that you’re proud of.
I’m an experienced counselor with advanced training in trauma and a certification in emotionally focused therapy.
You knew parenting would be hard but never guessed it would look like this. Caring for kids who struggle is exhausting and isolating. Maybe you adopted and now you’re living in a house ruled by trauma. Maybe your child has special needs and you are wading through grief. You absolutely love your kids but your own struggles are making it hard to show that. Now you’re ready to put on your own oxygen mask and get some help for yourself. You’re ready to start healing and face the parenting trauma you’ve walked through. Most of all, you’re ready to find peace inside yourself so you can show up for your kids in a way that you’re proud of.
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Garon Jones-Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrollton, TX 75010
My approach involves honesty, humor, and evidence-based techniques like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and more.
Discomfort is the beginning of all change. Embarking on a journey of change can be a bit uncomfortable, but it's also the first step toward creating the positive transformation you seek in your life. As an LPC-A, I'm here to support you and guide you through this process. Congratulations on taking that step! You're now closer to feeling empowered and becoming the best version of yourself. That's definitely something to be proud of in this moment. When you are ready, my goal is to walk alongside you as you face, process, and grow through the challenges you're experiencing.
My approach involves honesty, humor, and evidence-based techniques like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and more.
Discomfort is the beginning of all change. Embarking on a journey of change can be a bit uncomfortable, but it's also the first step toward creating the positive transformation you seek in your life. As an LPC-A, I'm here to support you and guide you through this process. Congratulations on taking that step! You're now closer to feeling empowered and becoming the best version of yourself. That's definitely something to be proud of in this moment. When you are ready, my goal is to walk alongside you as you face, process, and grow through the challenges you're experiencing.
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Blooming Tree Couples and Family Counseling, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75028
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), my practice uses Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFCT), a transformative approach grounded in attachment theory. I specialize in guiding couples, as well as individual women, teenagers, and families toward deeper connections by harnessing the power of attachment dynamics and fostering healthy communication. In therapy, my primary focus is to cultivate a warm, secure space where clients can embark on a journey of self-exploration and emotional healing. Utilizing the principles of EFT, I facilitate breakthrough moments that foster intimacy, trust, and resilience in relationships.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), my practice uses Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFCT), a transformative approach grounded in attachment theory. I specialize in guiding couples, as well as individual women, teenagers, and families toward deeper connections by harnessing the power of attachment dynamics and fostering healthy communication. In therapy, my primary focus is to cultivate a warm, secure space where clients can embark on a journey of self-exploration and emotional healing. Utilizing the principles of EFT, I facilitate breakthrough moments that foster intimacy, trust, and resilience in relationships.
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Welcome! I am Dr. Don Allen. I have a concierge practice and have formally opened my Austin, Texas office! I currently specialize in the treatment of Marriage and Emotional Trauma. I am a Certified Gottman Therapist, Certified EFT Therapist and EMDR Certified Therapist. Prior to 2012, I specialized in the treatment of Children and Adolescents and Drug and Alcohol Intervention. Please visit my website to get to know me, learn more about my practice, see videos and listen to my live radio broadcasts. Looking forward!
Welcome! I am Dr. Don Allen. I have a concierge practice and have formally opened my Austin, Texas office! I currently specialize in the treatment of Marriage and Emotional Trauma. I am a Certified Gottman Therapist, Certified EFT Therapist and EMDR Certified Therapist. Prior to 2012, I specialized in the treatment of Children and Adolescents and Drug and Alcohol Intervention. Please visit my website to get to know me, learn more about my practice, see videos and listen to my live radio broadcasts. Looking forward!
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Clare Ramos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CTP
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77040 (Online Only)
Some modes of therapy I use are Family Dynamics, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Emotionally Focused, Cognitive Behavioral, Christian Counseling, Art and Play Therapy.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide supportive clinical treatment to individuals, couples, children and families. Are you or your loved ones working through challenging life issues? Being aware of your challenges is the start. When you come into counseling, you're allowing yourself to open and grow. You can disown what doesn't serve you well and develop your strengths, find new possibilities, and move into a place where positive changes can happen. This is a place where we can talk about what's really going on, what you really need. As a therapist, my focus is on you and your goals.
Some modes of therapy I use are Family Dynamics, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Emotionally Focused, Cognitive Behavioral, Christian Counseling, Art and Play Therapy.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide supportive clinical treatment to individuals, couples, children and families. Are you or your loved ones working through challenging life issues? Being aware of your challenges is the start. When you come into counseling, you're allowing yourself to open and grow. You can disown what doesn't serve you well and develop your strengths, find new possibilities, and move into a place where positive changes can happen. This is a place where we can talk about what's really going on, what you really need. As a therapist, my focus is on you and your goals.
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Schedule with me on my website! Hi! I am Aryeh (pronounced AR-yay.) I am a therapist licensed in NY/TX/Fl. I help people understand and cope with a variety of mild, moderate or severe life circumstances and/or emotional, behavioral or cognitive concerns. I specialize in trauma/PTSD and have extensive training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. I have also trained in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), narrative therapy and EFT (Emotionally-Focused Therapy). Additionally, I treat anxiety, stress, grief, low self esteem, personality disorders and building effective boundaries with family/relationships.
Schedule with me on my website! Hi! I am Aryeh (pronounced AR-yay.) I am a therapist licensed in NY/TX/Fl. I help people understand and cope with a variety of mild, moderate or severe life circumstances and/or emotional, behavioral or cognitive concerns. I specialize in trauma/PTSD and have extensive training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. I have also trained in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), narrative therapy and EFT (Emotionally-Focused Therapy). Additionally, I treat anxiety, stress, grief, low self esteem, personality disorders and building effective boundaries with family/relationships.
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Vitalina Tarasenko
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A, MA
Verified Verified
Princeton, TX 75407 (Online Only)
In my work, I use Gestalt and IFS methods, as well as Gottman and EFT when working with couples.
Welcome! I'm Vitalina, an LMFT Associate in the State of Taxes. I work with couples, and Individuals. In my sessions, I create a warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients feel safe to explore their deepest concerns. I work with anxiety, depression, maternity issues, conflicts, boundaries, self-esteem, childhood trauma, and codependency. As a first-generation immigrant, I am particularly keen to work with individuals who, like me, have had to build or rebuild their lives from scratch. I lived in Europe and the Middle East, which helped me to work well with the clients from multicultural environments.
In my work, I use Gestalt and IFS methods, as well as Gottman and EFT when working with couples.
Welcome! I'm Vitalina, an LMFT Associate in the State of Taxes. I work with couples, and Individuals. In my sessions, I create a warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients feel safe to explore their deepest concerns. I work with anxiety, depression, maternity issues, conflicts, boundaries, self-esteem, childhood trauma, and codependency. As a first-generation immigrant, I am particularly keen to work with individuals who, like me, have had to build or rebuild their lives from scratch. I lived in Europe and the Middle East, which helped me to work well with the clients from multicultural environments.
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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.