Emotionally Focused Therapists in Delano, MN
I use a client centered approach to help clients focus on attainable goals to work towards, as well as combining other modalities such as; cognitive behavioral, solution focused, and emotionally focused approaches.
Life often will throw us curve balls that we don’t expect, or things we never thought of having to deal with. In these times we tend to feel like we aren’t in control, we may feel alone, and not sure how to navigate through these times. So if you’re searching for an encouraging, non-judgmental, welcoming and comforting space to help guide you through these times, I look forward to walking along side of you in your journey.
I use a client centered approach to help clients focus on attainable goals to work towards, as well as combining other modalities such as; cognitive behavioral, solution focused, and emotionally focused approaches.
Life often will throw us curve balls that we don’t expect, or things we never thought of having to deal with. In these times we tend to feel like we aren’t in control, we may feel alone, and not sure how to navigate through these times. So if you’re searching for an encouraging, non-judgmental, welcoming and comforting space to help guide you through these times, I look forward to walking along side of you in your journey.
I have training in many trauma-focused approaches including EMDR, PIT, DART, as well as a lot of couples’ work including RLT, PACT and EFT.
IN PERSON OR TELETHERAPY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE The times are changing and we all need resiliency to get through the current challenges. Stressors are at an all-time high level, leaving many people unprepared for the situations they are experiencing. Under stress, our behavior can fall back to our default settings that were shaped in our early childhood. These patterns may not serve us or our families well. Learning new skills can give us the tools to develop appropriate responses and forge new neuropathways that will enhance the way we connect with the people close to us. Happiness comes from secure connected relationships
I have training in many trauma-focused approaches including EMDR, PIT, DART, as well as a lot of couples’ work including RLT, PACT and EFT.
IN PERSON OR TELETHERAPY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE The times are changing and we all need resiliency to get through the current challenges. Stressors are at an all-time high level, leaving many people unprepared for the situations they are experiencing. Under stress, our behavior can fall back to our default settings that were shaped in our early childhood. These patterns may not serve us or our families well. Learning new skills can give us the tools to develop appropriate responses and forge new neuropathways that will enhance the way we connect with the people close to us. Happiness comes from secure connected relationships
Melissa A. Raatz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CHT, ART, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Delano, MN 55328
I believe all clients hold the key to their own success and can be guided to that end in a safe, trusting, honest environment. Building relationship and skills for growth, understanding and healing are among my goals in therapy. My personal journey through adoption, trauma, abuse, raising a child with mental health concerns, spiritual enlightenment, natural mental health, divorce, and remarriage have become the gifts I share though therapy. I believe the keys essential to reaching any goal lies within each of us believing in ourselves and knowing that someone also believes in us.
I believe all clients hold the key to their own success and can be guided to that end in a safe, trusting, honest environment. Building relationship and skills for growth, understanding and healing are among my goals in therapy. My personal journey through adoption, trauma, abuse, raising a child with mental health concerns, spiritual enlightenment, natural mental health, divorce, and remarriage have become the gifts I share though therapy. I believe the keys essential to reaching any goal lies within each of us believing in ourselves and knowing that someone also believes in us.
Christina Muraski
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
Delano, MN 55328
Not accepting new clients
Christina specializes in working in early childhood mental health and sees young children from birth and up to age 6 and works closely with their caregivers providing parenting skills and focusing on strengthening relationships. Christina is a Registered Play Therapist and sees children up to the age of 12. Christina believes that play therapy offers a way to empower children and provides a space for them to heal from traumatic experiences, express their emotions in productive ways, and feel encouraged to move beyond their difficult situations, and all through their natural language which is PLAY.
Christina specializes in working in early childhood mental health and sees young children from birth and up to age 6 and works closely with their caregivers providing parenting skills and focusing on strengthening relationships. Christina is a Registered Play Therapist and sees children up to the age of 12. Christina believes that play therapy offers a way to empower children and provides a space for them to heal from traumatic experiences, express their emotions in productive ways, and feel encouraged to move beyond their difficult situations, and all through their natural language which is PLAY.
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My approach to therapy is that I believe in the inherent value, purpose, and dignity of each person and that through therapy, individuals can develop or re-establish this believe about themselves. I am here to actively and non-judgmentally listen to your story and work collaboratively to build upon your internal strengths and reaching your goals. I desire to create a space that is safe and supportive where you feel comfortable expressing yourself, your concerns, and aspirations. I have experience and enjoy working with individuals across the lifespan.
My approach to therapy is that I believe in the inherent value, purpose, and dignity of each person and that through therapy, individuals can develop or re-establish this believe about themselves. I am here to actively and non-judgmentally listen to your story and work collaboratively to build upon your internal strengths and reaching your goals. I desire to create a space that is safe and supportive where you feel comfortable expressing yourself, your concerns, and aspirations. I have experience and enjoy working with individuals across the lifespan.
Deanne Shaw
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Rockford, MN 55373 (Online Only)
We live in a multi stress world and sometimes we need extra support. I provide couples, individual, and family therapy for adolescents and adults. I am a compassionate therapist who values the therapeutic connection. I am passionate about working with adolescence who have emotional/behavioral difficulties. I have years of experience assisting individuals, couples and families working through their life challenges. My experience includes (but is not limited to) mood disorders, trauma recovery, survivors of abuse, women's issues, parent-child conflict(s), marital issues, and transitional/adjustment issues.
We live in a multi stress world and sometimes we need extra support. I provide couples, individual, and family therapy for adolescents and adults. I am a compassionate therapist who values the therapeutic connection. I am passionate about working with adolescence who have emotional/behavioral difficulties. I have years of experience assisting individuals, couples and families working through their life challenges. My experience includes (but is not limited to) mood disorders, trauma recovery, survivors of abuse, women's issues, parent-child conflict(s), marital issues, and transitional/adjustment issues.
Mental health impacts us everyday, whether we're struggling or know someone who is. As a therapist, I aim to improve the lives of those seeking help, by offering individual, couple and group therapy. It is my goal to provide my clients with hope and encouragement, when they have none. My approach is to come along side my clients, and discover with them, the awareness and skills they need to prioritize, give clarity, make changes and improve their lives.
Mental health impacts us everyday, whether we're struggling or know someone who is. As a therapist, I aim to improve the lives of those seeking help, by offering individual, couple and group therapy. It is my goal to provide my clients with hope and encouragement, when they have none. My approach is to come along side my clients, and discover with them, the awareness and skills they need to prioritize, give clarity, make changes and improve their lives.
Do you feel overwhelmed and stressed out? Are you having trouble in your relationships, with your partner or kids? Is depression and/or anxiety taking the joy out of life? If the answer is "YES!" to any of these questions then maybe its time to make a change in your life. I can help support you in taking steps to start enjoying your life. My counseling style is grounded in compassion and empathy. I strive to create a comfortable, safe space for you to feel respected and understood. You are capable of creating the life you want to live!
Do you feel overwhelmed and stressed out? Are you having trouble in your relationships, with your partner or kids? Is depression and/or anxiety taking the joy out of life? If the answer is "YES!" to any of these questions then maybe its time to make a change in your life. I can help support you in taking steps to start enjoying your life. My counseling style is grounded in compassion and empathy. I strive to create a comfortable, safe space for you to feel respected and understood. You are capable of creating the life you want to live!
Is your relationship in trouble? Are you stuck in a repetitive pattern of conflict that never seems to be resolved? Do you feel distant from your partner? Are you considering divorce? When things are not going well in a marriage, it is very common to feel distressed, frustrated, lonely, and hopeless. Communication breaks down, neither partner feels heard or supported, and the relationship becomes a source of pain rather than comfort. If this sounds all too familiar, you are not alone. I have helped many couples transform their troubled marriage into one that is happy, fulfilling, supportive, and fun.
Is your relationship in trouble? Are you stuck in a repetitive pattern of conflict that never seems to be resolved? Do you feel distant from your partner? Are you considering divorce? When things are not going well in a marriage, it is very common to feel distressed, frustrated, lonely, and hopeless. Communication breaks down, neither partner feels heard or supported, and the relationship becomes a source of pain rather than comfort. If this sounds all too familiar, you are not alone. I have helped many couples transform their troubled marriage into one that is happy, fulfilling, supportive, and fun.
Ty Ferris
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHP
Verified Verified
Rockford, MN 55373 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Hi! My name is Ty, and I can’t wait to work with you! If things have been just a little stressful, or you have gone through really difficult stuff–you have come to the right place, I’ve got your back, and we can work through hard things. If you are wanting someone who is going to listen non-judgmentally, who can understand and who can support whatever it is that you are dealing with, I would love to sit down and talk with you. If you are looking for a provider who can understand what it is like to go through the world as a part of the queer community and dealing with LGBTQ+ cultural issues and discrimination–yep, that’s me, too!
Hi! My name is Ty, and I can’t wait to work with you! If things have been just a little stressful, or you have gone through really difficult stuff–you have come to the right place, I’ve got your back, and we can work through hard things. If you are wanting someone who is going to listen non-judgmentally, who can understand and who can support whatever it is that you are dealing with, I would love to sit down and talk with you. If you are looking for a provider who can understand what it is like to go through the world as a part of the queer community and dealing with LGBTQ+ cultural issues and discrimination–yep, that’s me, too!
Online Therapists
Madison Gruenewald
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Bloomington, MN 55431
My approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy, narrative therapy and mindfulness based practices.
Hello, I am Madison Gruenewald and I am a licensed therapist in the state of Minnesota. I have 9 years experience working in outpatient mental health/substance use disorder treatment, helping clients work through relationship issues, mood management, value exploration, recovery from addiction and codependency, etc. My experience includes working with individuals, groups and families and have worked with both adolescents and adults. My passion is working collaboratively alongside my clients as they navigate through their healing and create a more authentic and fulfilling life.
My approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy, narrative therapy and mindfulness based practices.
Hello, I am Madison Gruenewald and I am a licensed therapist in the state of Minnesota. I have 9 years experience working in outpatient mental health/substance use disorder treatment, helping clients work through relationship issues, mood management, value exploration, recovery from addiction and codependency, etc. My experience includes working with individuals, groups and families and have worked with both adolescents and adults. My passion is working collaboratively alongside my clients as they navigate through their healing and create a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Ellen Lilla
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rochester, MN 55901
Ellen is trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) as well as a trained Perinatal Therapist. Other therapeutic approaches include (but are not limited to): Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused, Mindfulness, Holistic Approaches (mind-body connection), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotions Focused Therapy ( EFT). She has provided mental health support to clients and their families since 2013. She has worked with a variety of diagnoses, clients ranging from birth to older adulthood, and worked in several settings such as day treatment, schools, and in home care.
Ellen is trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) as well as a trained Perinatal Therapist. Other therapeutic approaches include (but are not limited to): Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused, Mindfulness, Holistic Approaches (mind-body connection), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotions Focused Therapy ( EFT). She has provided mental health support to clients and their families since 2013. She has worked with a variety of diagnoses, clients ranging from birth to older adulthood, and worked in several settings such as day treatment, schools, and in home care.
Some of the approaches I use are: Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Strength-based, Narrative, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples therapy, Co-parenting, Parent Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, and Intergenerational therapy.
I believe that everyone has a unique story. One that includes challenges and successes. I want to get to know you, where you have been and where you hope to go. Whether you are seeking therapy as an individual, couple, or family you will be provided with a safe, non-judgmental place to explore and gain insight/skills to live your best life. I am honored to work collaboratively with you from a holistic/strengths/relationship based approach. I have a special interest in the parent-child relationship as this can be one of the most challenging relationships, but the most satisfying.
Some of the approaches I use are: Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Strength-based, Narrative, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples therapy, Co-parenting, Parent Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, and Intergenerational therapy.
I believe that everyone has a unique story. One that includes challenges and successes. I want to get to know you, where you have been and where you hope to go. Whether you are seeking therapy as an individual, couple, or family you will be provided with a safe, non-judgmental place to explore and gain insight/skills to live your best life. I am honored to work collaboratively with you from a holistic/strengths/relationship based approach. I have a special interest in the parent-child relationship as this can be one of the most challenging relationships, but the most satisfying.
I primarily use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
My specialty is with people experiencing a chronic illness or health condition. I also enjoy helping individuals with anxiety and stress, boundaries and communication with family, and significant life stressors. I also work with couples on communication, conflict and life transitions, such as parenthood or with a medical diagnosis in the family.
I primarily use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
My specialty is with people experiencing a chronic illness or health condition. I also enjoy helping individuals with anxiety and stress, boundaries and communication with family, and significant life stressors. I also work with couples on communication, conflict and life transitions, such as parenthood or with a medical diagnosis in the family.
Renee Segal
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Plymouth, MN 55441
Waitlist for new clients
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy, an empirically supported method.
Research shows consistently that no matter what counseling method is used, the connection between you & your therapist is the essential factor in feeling better about yourself and your life. I create a safe and supportive relationship with people. It is important that you feel heard, acknowledged & supported. This is the significant ingredient for your personal relationship transformation. In addition to deep listening, learning how to be resilient and knowing that you can support yourself through life's challenges will give you a sense of empowerment and self-esteem. I am active in the sessions, warm, supportive & practical.
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy, an empirically supported method.
Research shows consistently that no matter what counseling method is used, the connection between you & your therapist is the essential factor in feeling better about yourself and your life. I create a safe and supportive relationship with people. It is important that you feel heard, acknowledged & supported. This is the significant ingredient for your personal relationship transformation. In addition to deep listening, learning how to be resilient and knowing that you can support yourself through life's challenges will give you a sense of empowerment and self-esteem. I am active in the sessions, warm, supportive & practical.
Therapy Foundations that I love to use in session: Emotional Focused Therapy ( EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Play and Art Therapy.
People are unique human beings with a long list of remarkable qualities. Sometimes though, we feel that we have qualities that we need to work on to be our better selves. I work with individuals to find those qualities and strengthen the ones we want to stay around. You may be a good fit for me if you: have ADHD, have children, are a family with adult children in the home, are a lifelong learner, are tired of looking at the positive side all the time, and willing to work on your problems in and out of therapy!
Therapy Foundations that I love to use in session: Emotional Focused Therapy ( EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Play and Art Therapy.
People are unique human beings with a long list of remarkable qualities. Sometimes though, we feel that we have qualities that we need to work on to be our better selves. I work with individuals to find those qualities and strengthen the ones we want to stay around. You may be a good fit for me if you: have ADHD, have children, are a family with adult children in the home, are a lifelong learner, are tired of looking at the positive side all the time, and willing to work on your problems in and out of therapy!
Center for Healing and Resilience
Psychologist, DMFT, LP, LMFT
Verified Verified
Northfield, MN 55057
In my work with couples, I use Gottman Method Couples Therapy (level three trained) and attachment-based interventions ( EFT).
You are feeling alone and overwhelmed. You are anxious and the negative thoughts in your head are becoming louder and more difficult to control. Your sleep is poor and when you wake you feel tired already. You want help from a holistic perspective. I will teach you how to manage your mind and your nervous system so that you can function better during the day and sleep well at night. I will help you heal the root causes of your anxiety. Your relationships and your health will improve. A "fresh look" look at your difficulties might bring hope into a situation that you have considered to be hopeless.
In my work with couples, I use Gottman Method Couples Therapy (level three trained) and attachment-based interventions ( EFT).
You are feeling alone and overwhelmed. You are anxious and the negative thoughts in your head are becoming louder and more difficult to control. Your sleep is poor and when you wake you feel tired already. You want help from a holistic perspective. I will teach you how to manage your mind and your nervous system so that you can function better during the day and sleep well at night. I will help you heal the root causes of your anxiety. Your relationships and your health will improve. A "fresh look" look at your difficulties might bring hope into a situation that you have considered to be hopeless.
I am trained in use of EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy.
Send me an email to schedule a free virtual consultation. I work with people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, family issues, parenting and behavioral problems, work stress, trauma and abuse issues, autism spectrum disorders, family therapy, adoption issues, infertility, and self esteem issues.
I am trained in use of EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy.
Send me an email to schedule a free virtual consultation. I work with people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, family issues, parenting and behavioral problems, work stress, trauma and abuse issues, autism spectrum disorders, family therapy, adoption issues, infertility, and self esteem issues.
Through Emotionally Focused Therapy, we can work together to help you find that place in your life that facilitates love and connection.
If you are looking to become more connected in your relationships, hoping to come to a more understanding place in your relationships, struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or overall identity issues, we can work together to reach your goals and develop a better understanding of you and your relationships. If you hope to recover your relationship after infidelity, have difficulty communicating or understanding your emotions, or want to understand these difficult patterns you get stuck in, I will work with you to understand your situation and find ways to reestablish trust, connection, understanding, and intimacy in your life.
Through Emotionally Focused Therapy, we can work together to help you find that place in your life that facilitates love and connection.
If you are looking to become more connected in your relationships, hoping to come to a more understanding place in your relationships, struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or overall identity issues, we can work together to reach your goals and develop a better understanding of you and your relationships. If you hope to recover your relationship after infidelity, have difficulty communicating or understanding your emotions, or want to understand these difficult patterns you get stuck in, I will work with you to understand your situation and find ways to reestablish trust, connection, understanding, and intimacy in your life.
Alessandra Gaglio
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Waitlist for new clients
I incorporate DBT, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and EFT into my approach.
In therapy I value equity, collaboration, humor, and patience. I believe in a holistic approach where we see you not as a set of symptoms, but as a whole, complex, capable human being. You are the expert in your own life– in our work I will strive to provide support, reflection, and camaraderie as you seek out a life that fulfills you. I love working with couples, families, adults, and teenagers. As a queer, non-binary therapist, I prioritize creating a safe and affirming experience for queer and LGBTQ+ folks.
I incorporate DBT, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and EFT into my approach.
In therapy I value equity, collaboration, humor, and patience. I believe in a holistic approach where we see you not as a set of symptoms, but as a whole, complex, capable human being. You are the expert in your own life– in our work I will strive to provide support, reflection, and camaraderie as you seek out a life that fulfills you. I love working with couples, families, adults, and teenagers. As a queer, non-binary therapist, I prioritize creating a safe and affirming experience for queer and LGBTQ+ folks.
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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.