Emotionally Focused Therapists in Raleigh, NC
Cathy C Hedgepeth
Psychological Associate, MA, HSP, LPA
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27609
Waitlist for new clients
In my part time private practice I offer counseling/therapy to adults, children, adolescents, and parents. My areas of special interest include anxiety, depression, and parent education. I enjoy working with adults who are dealing with life challenges, loss, and seeking personal growth. When seeing children or adolescents, I typically use a child centered approach with the opportunity for play therapy. I also have experience with CBT, EFT, and mindfulness. These techniques are helpful in treating individuals who are experiencing anxiety, regulation of attention and impulse control, and trauma.
In my part time private practice I offer counseling/therapy to adults, children, adolescents, and parents. My areas of special interest include anxiety, depression, and parent education. I enjoy working with adults who are dealing with life challenges, loss, and seeking personal growth. When seeing children or adolescents, I typically use a child centered approach with the opportunity for play therapy. I also have experience with CBT, EFT, and mindfulness. These techniques are helpful in treating individuals who are experiencing anxiety, regulation of attention and impulse control, and trauma.
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.
I use a variety of therapy modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment theory, psychodynamic therapy, emotion-focused therapy ( EFT) and mindfulness practices.
I provide guidance for clients with a variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, OCD, depression, traumatic events, challenging childhoods, and feeling overwhelmed, stressed and “not good enough,” but most importantly, I enjoy helping folks navigate the challenges of being human in a world that is constantly telling us how we’re “supposed” to be. I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental and down-to-earth environment for clients to begin sharing their life experiences, expanding self-awareness, shifting perspectives, and letting go of unworkable patterns in order to move in a more meaningful and intentional direction.
I use a variety of therapy modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment theory, psychodynamic therapy, emotion-focused therapy ( EFT) and mindfulness practices.
I provide guidance for clients with a variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, OCD, depression, traumatic events, challenging childhoods, and feeling overwhelmed, stressed and “not good enough,” but most importantly, I enjoy helping folks navigate the challenges of being human in a world that is constantly telling us how we’re “supposed” to be. I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental and down-to-earth environment for clients to begin sharing their life experiences, expanding self-awareness, shifting perspectives, and letting go of unworkable patterns in order to move in a more meaningful and intentional direction.
Kinga Gudor @ Deep Connections Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27609 (Online Only)
Do you feel disconnected and lonely in your relationship? I can help you re-connect and feel again the bond you once had. I use Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy ( EFT), an attachment based therapy method. I am also trained in EMDR ( Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), ACT ( Acceptance and Commitment Therapy- a combination of CBT and mindfulness techniques) and IFS ( Internal Family Systems ) which are helpful in processing trauma.
Do you feel disconnected and lonely in your relationship? I can help you re-connect and feel again the bond you once had. I use Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy ( EFT), an attachment based therapy method. I am also trained in EMDR ( Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), ACT ( Acceptance and Commitment Therapy- a combination of CBT and mindfulness techniques) and IFS ( Internal Family Systems ) which are helpful in processing trauma.
Amanda is a Licensed Marriage Counselor and Family Therapist who uses her training in Family Systems Theory, Attachment, and Emotionally Focused Therapy to help her clients achieve their goals in therapy. Life is stressful and relationships are hard. Amanda is empathetic and passionate about helping people learn how to manage these tough life adjustments and they impact individual mental health and relational health. Amanda has experience with individual therapy, couples counseling, family counseling, and Christian counseling with a wide variety of concerns.
Amanda is a Licensed Marriage Counselor and Family Therapist who uses her training in Family Systems Theory, Attachment, and Emotionally Focused Therapy to help her clients achieve their goals in therapy. Life is stressful and relationships are hard. Amanda is empathetic and passionate about helping people learn how to manage these tough life adjustments and they impact individual mental health and relational health. Amanda has experience with individual therapy, couples counseling, family counseling, and Christian counseling with a wide variety of concerns.
Allison Grubbs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CCS, CDWF, RYT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27607
My journey to becoming a therapist started in an art room. I attended NCSU's College of Design, which led to teaching high school art for several years. Teaching allowed me to find my calling as a therapist and consultant. I graduated from the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Social work in 2008, and have since pursued Certifications in Addictions, Self-Compassion, & the work of Dr. Brené Brown. I also have specific training in Emotionally Focused Individual and Family Therapy which is based on attachment theory as well as AEDP, an experiential therapy model that helps heal trauma through corrective emotional experiences.
My journey to becoming a therapist started in an art room. I attended NCSU's College of Design, which led to teaching high school art for several years. Teaching allowed me to find my calling as a therapist and consultant. I graduated from the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Social work in 2008, and have since pursued Certifications in Addictions, Self-Compassion, & the work of Dr. Brené Brown. I also have specific training in Emotionally Focused Individual and Family Therapy which is based on attachment theory as well as AEDP, an experiential therapy model that helps heal trauma through corrective emotional experiences.
Awakenings Counseling for Couples and Sex Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LCMHC, AASECT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615
Online or in-person, Awakenings' therapists use the scientifically-researched attachment theory with EFT (emotionally-focused therapy) and Gottman& Imago techniques, to help you improve or find relationship happiness.
Do you need online couples counseling, online sex therapy or online marriage counseling near me? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Are you missing appreciation? Fighting over sexual frequency? Does he stonewall? Does she not stop criticizing? Anxious and having trust issues because of infidelity? Relationships need both emotional connection, intimacy and sex to be happy. We help repair affairs. Stop the fighting. Stop the criticism and withdrawing. Build a deeper connection, trust, & better communication. Feel love again. We treat erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, anorgasmia, low libido, frequency discrepancy.
Online or in-person, Awakenings' therapists use the scientifically-researched attachment theory with EFT (emotionally-focused therapy) and Gottman& Imago techniques, to help you improve or find relationship happiness.
Do you need online couples counseling, online sex therapy or online marriage counseling near me? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Are you missing appreciation? Fighting over sexual frequency? Does he stonewall? Does she not stop criticizing? Anxious and having trust issues because of infidelity? Relationships need both emotional connection, intimacy and sex to be happy. We help repair affairs. Stop the fighting. Stop the criticism and withdrawing. Build a deeper connection, trust, & better communication. Feel love again. We treat erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, anorgasmia, low libido, frequency discrepancy.
Helena Alexis Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27616 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a certified TFCBT Therapist for the state of North Carolina and I am training in EFT and Sex therapy.
Do you struggle with low libido, sexual dysfunction, depression/anxiety, or the stress of everyday life? Are you struggling to connect physically/emotionally/sexually with your partner? Is communication strained? If so, I am here to help you develop the skills you need to get through life's most challenging moments. Daily, people are searching for relief from internal struggles, personal hardships, and sexual challenges. I want to be the one to help you with any of these issues. Additionally, as a black therapist, I am aware of the struggles people and women of color face on a daily basis. I take pride in helping all heal.
I am a certified TFCBT Therapist for the state of North Carolina and I am training in EFT and Sex therapy.
Do you struggle with low libido, sexual dysfunction, depression/anxiety, or the stress of everyday life? Are you struggling to connect physically/emotionally/sexually with your partner? Is communication strained? If so, I am here to help you develop the skills you need to get through life's most challenging moments. Daily, people are searching for relief from internal struggles, personal hardships, and sexual challenges. I want to be the one to help you with any of these issues. Additionally, as a black therapist, I am aware of the struggles people and women of color face on a daily basis. I take pride in helping all heal.
Pressley Cox
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609
Waitlist for new clients
Though I incorporate multiple techniques and theories in session, my approach is primarily rooted in ACT, IFS, & EFT.
You may be seeking therapy because you've noticed something's not working. Your actions aren't aligning with the person you know you are, and you're constantly feeling overwhelmed and stuck in place. My focus is on helping you get "unstuck" and improving the quality of your life. I will gently and actively guide you towards a better relationship with your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so that you are more capable to take action, achieve your goals, and live the life you desire.
Though I incorporate multiple techniques and theories in session, my approach is primarily rooted in ACT, IFS, & EFT.
You may be seeking therapy because you've noticed something's not working. Your actions aren't aligning with the person you know you are, and you're constantly feeling overwhelmed and stuck in place. My focus is on helping you get "unstuck" and improving the quality of your life. I will gently and actively guide you towards a better relationship with your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so that you are more capable to take action, achieve your goals, and live the life you desire.
Lauren Sweetman
LCMHC, NCC, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27607
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in relationship counseling through the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I truly believe that everyone is capable of positive change. My role is to offer a supportive, nurturing environment where we can form a collaborative partnership and explore your unique experiences. Together we will develop a holistic treatment plan that addresses the mind, body, and spirit. We will work to build healthy habits, balance emotions, strengthen relationships, reprocess trauma, challenge automatic thoughts, and increase joy. Along the way, we celebrate every win, large or small.
I specialize in relationship counseling through the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I truly believe that everyone is capable of positive change. My role is to offer a supportive, nurturing environment where we can form a collaborative partnership and explore your unique experiences. Together we will develop a holistic treatment plan that addresses the mind, body, and spirit. We will work to build healthy habits, balance emotions, strengthen relationships, reprocess trauma, challenge automatic thoughts, and increase joy. Along the way, we celebrate every win, large or small.
I integrate EMDR, ACT, and IFS; and I utilize EFT and Gottman when working with and supporting couples.
You are hoping to understand how early experiences shaped you and how to guide the unprocessed energy in your body to a safety in the present. You may “know what’s wrong” or “how it happened” but struggle to break out of old patterns that feel locked in place. You are ready to explore and get curious toward the burdened parts of yourself that may have been your protection or solace from the world around you. If this sounds like you, I’m so glad you’re here & I hope to have the opportunity to work alongside you in your journey home to Self.
I integrate EMDR, ACT, and IFS; and I utilize EFT and Gottman when working with and supporting couples.
You are hoping to understand how early experiences shaped you and how to guide the unprocessed energy in your body to a safety in the present. You may “know what’s wrong” or “how it happened” but struggle to break out of old patterns that feel locked in place. You are ready to explore and get curious toward the burdened parts of yourself that may have been your protection or solace from the world around you. If this sounds like you, I’m so glad you’re here & I hope to have the opportunity to work alongside you in your journey home to Self.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615
My training includes Emotionally Focused Therapy for individuals ( EFT), AEDP, CBT, CRAFT, and Circle of Security Parenting.
Do you overthink situations, constantly replay situations in your head or you often feel overwhelmed? Do you constantly worry and don’t know how to turn this off? Do you find that you struggle with confidence and often question yourself? Maybe you're having difficultly managing your emotions? Or you don't know what you are feeling? Lets work together to turn off the negative self talk, figure out how to manage your overwhelming emotions and find your best self.
My training includes Emotionally Focused Therapy for individuals ( EFT), AEDP, CBT, CRAFT, and Circle of Security Parenting.
Do you overthink situations, constantly replay situations in your head or you often feel overwhelmed? Do you constantly worry and don’t know how to turn this off? Do you find that you struggle with confidence and often question yourself? Maybe you're having difficultly managing your emotions? Or you don't know what you are feeling? Lets work together to turn off the negative self talk, figure out how to manage your overwhelming emotions and find your best self.
Kyra Roberts
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27604 (Online Only)
To achieve the connected relationships & fulfilling lives that the couples and individuals I see desire, I employ a multitude of modalities including the Gottman Method (Level 1 certified), EFT, DBT, and CBT.
No matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to get on the same page in your relationships and communication breaks down. That Spark has dwindled or an erosion of trust has occurred due to past hurts. Perhaps a pattern of unhealthy relationships has l eft you feeling confused and defeated. Whatever the cause, you feel a sense of disconnection either from yourself or your relationship. Together, we will untangle the knots of miscommunication, confront these relationship patterns, and work towards the fulfilling relationship and life you want and deserve, whatever that may look like for you.
To achieve the connected relationships & fulfilling lives that the couples and individuals I see desire, I employ a multitude of modalities including the Gottman Method (Level 1 certified), EFT, DBT, and CBT.
No matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to get on the same page in your relationships and communication breaks down. That Spark has dwindled or an erosion of trust has occurred due to past hurts. Perhaps a pattern of unhealthy relationships has l eft you feeling confused and defeated. Whatever the cause, you feel a sense of disconnection either from yourself or your relationship. Together, we will untangle the knots of miscommunication, confront these relationship patterns, and work towards the fulfilling relationship and life you want and deserve, whatever that may look like for you.
Shelly Hummel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27605
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in couples therapy and love what I do. Life circumstances facilitated my desire to become a couples therapist in early adolescence. I graduated from The University of Iowa with Honors in Psychology and completed my graduate degree from Northern Illinois University. My desire has always been working with couples and that passion remains today. I have been in practice for over 20 years, specializing in helping couples who are burdened by wanting to make their relationship work, but are uncertain of the tools and where to start.
I specialize in couples therapy and love what I do. Life circumstances facilitated my desire to become a couples therapist in early adolescence. I graduated from The University of Iowa with Honors in Psychology and completed my graduate degree from Northern Illinois University. My desire has always been working with couples and that passion remains today. I have been in practice for over 20 years, specializing in helping couples who are burdened by wanting to make their relationship work, but are uncertain of the tools and where to start.
Taylor Anderson
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP-P
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615
Waitlist for new clients
I provide evidence-based treatments including Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) for couples, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and attachment theory.
Couples who are struggling in their relationship with trust/betrayal, communication, and intimacy may often feel as if they are on a completely different page from their partner. My goal is to help you reconnect in your relationship, communicate better, and get back to a place of comfort and support. I also work with adult individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions/adjustment, poor interpersonal relationships, and stress. I strive to help you better understand your past experiences and the influence this is having on your life now. I balance process oriented work with skills needed to make changes now.
I provide evidence-based treatments including Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) for couples, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and attachment theory.
Couples who are struggling in their relationship with trust/betrayal, communication, and intimacy may often feel as if they are on a completely different page from their partner. My goal is to help you reconnect in your relationship, communicate better, and get back to a place of comfort and support. I also work with adult individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions/adjustment, poor interpersonal relationships, and stress. I strive to help you better understand your past experiences and the influence this is having on your life now. I balance process oriented work with skills needed to make changes now.
Alyssa Doberstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27612
I am trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, and hold a Sex Therapy Certificate from the California Institute of Integral Studies.
Finding a therapist that you connect with and feel understood by is an integral part of therapy. I help people work towards improved connection within themselves, their relationships, and their sexuality. At times we may struggle to communicate and connect with our partners, experience a lack of passion and romance, or have difficulty managing life struggles, distressing events, or conflict in our relationships. Therapy can be a chance to rediscover yourself, your relationships, and heal from painful life experiences while exploring new skills and resources to grow and develop increased relationship and life satisfaction.
I am trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, and hold a Sex Therapy Certificate from the California Institute of Integral Studies.
Finding a therapist that you connect with and feel understood by is an integral part of therapy. I help people work towards improved connection within themselves, their relationships, and their sexuality. At times we may struggle to communicate and connect with our partners, experience a lack of passion and romance, or have difficulty managing life struggles, distressing events, or conflict in our relationships. Therapy can be a chance to rediscover yourself, your relationships, and heal from painful life experiences while exploring new skills and resources to grow and develop increased relationship and life satisfaction.
I utilize attachment work, EMDR, EFT, REBT, MI, and CBT.
If you find yourself struggling with anxiety, navigating through depression, or facing relationship issues, I’m here to help! Whether you’re dealing with grief, coping with trauma, adjusting to life changes, or grappling with self-harm or body image concerns, I provide a supportive environment tailored to your needs. My approach blends evidence-based therapies with principles that resonate with me personally, including family system theory, attachment theory and trauma resolution techniques. I believe in focusing on solutions and integrating sound clinical practices with insights from biblical principles, if that resonates with you.
I utilize attachment work, EMDR, EFT, REBT, MI, and CBT.
If you find yourself struggling with anxiety, navigating through depression, or facing relationship issues, I’m here to help! Whether you’re dealing with grief, coping with trauma, adjusting to life changes, or grappling with self-harm or body image concerns, I provide a supportive environment tailored to your needs. My approach blends evidence-based therapies with principles that resonate with me personally, including family system theory, attachment theory and trauma resolution techniques. I believe in focusing on solutions and integrating sound clinical practices with insights from biblical principles, if that resonates with you.
Jeremy George
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27606
Waitlist for new clients
My primary specialty is attachment theory. Attachment based modalities include Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFIT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy for Families (EFFT). Other areas of speciality include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which is effective in treating trauma, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI). I am also growing in my ability to apply Internal Family Systems (IFS) in my practice with clients.
My primary specialty is attachment theory. Attachment based modalities include Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFIT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy for Families (EFFT). Other areas of speciality include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which is effective in treating trauma, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI). I am also growing in my ability to apply Internal Family Systems (IFS) in my practice with clients.
Hoose incorporates skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT), Existential Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Humanistic Therapy.
Elizabeth Hoose, PsyD. is a licensed clinical psychologist in North Carolina and Utah who specializes in working with adults and couples who have experienced complex trauma, relationship difficulties, or who have undergone significant life changes. She also excels at therapeutic assessment, providing diagnostic clarification to patients who are unsure of their diagnosis. Dr. Hoose has been trained to work with a large variety of presenting problems including mood disorders, anxiety, LGBTQ issues, burnout and chronic stress, family of origin issues, identity issues, complex trauma and PTSD, ADHD, and adjustment concerns.
Hoose incorporates skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT), Existential Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Humanistic Therapy.
Elizabeth Hoose, PsyD. is a licensed clinical psychologist in North Carolina and Utah who specializes in working with adults and couples who have experienced complex trauma, relationship difficulties, or who have undergone significant life changes. She also excels at therapeutic assessment, providing diagnostic clarification to patients who are unsure of their diagnosis. Dr. Hoose has been trained to work with a large variety of presenting problems including mood disorders, anxiety, LGBTQ issues, burnout and chronic stress, family of origin issues, identity issues, complex trauma and PTSD, ADHD, and adjustment concerns.
Kate Double
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27605
Focusing primarily on relationships, sexuality and trauma; and starting with the belief that relationships are central to our well-being, I partner with patients to create a warm and safe space in which to explore patterns that impact growth. Therapy is not only to heal past hurts, but also to improve current/future functioning. I see psychotherapy as a joint and dynamic process between patients and clinician. My work is informed by Polyvagal & attachment theories; and pulls from a variety of evidence-based models including mindfulness, narrative therapy, EFT & Gottman approaches, among others. I am trained in EMDR & hypnosis.
Focusing primarily on relationships, sexuality and trauma; and starting with the belief that relationships are central to our well-being, I partner with patients to create a warm and safe space in which to explore patterns that impact growth. Therapy is not only to heal past hurts, but also to improve current/future functioning. I see psychotherapy as a joint and dynamic process between patients and clinician. My work is informed by Polyvagal & attachment theories; and pulls from a variety of evidence-based models including mindfulness, narrative therapy, EFT & Gottman approaches, among others. I am trained in EMDR & hypnosis.
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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.