Emotionally Focused Therapists in Cleveland, OH
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Beachwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44122
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 am an Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist with special training in the attachment theory-based modality of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. I believe in building a relationship with clients where they feel safe and accepted, yet challenged to grow. Through this therapeutic relationship, individuals, couples, and families can heal and develop new perspectives and practices they can use throughout their entire lives. I utilize an array of techniques, including psycho-education, genograms, role plays, art therapy, and communication exercises, but I feel the most important aspect to therapy is developing a unique relationship with each client.
I am an Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist with special training in the attachment theory-based modality of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. I believe in building a relationship with clients where they feel safe and accepted, yet challenged to grow. Through this therapeutic relationship, individuals, couples, and families can heal and develop new perspectives and practices they can use throughout their entire lives. I utilize an array of techniques, including psycho-education, genograms, role plays, art therapy, and communication exercises, but I feel the most important aspect to therapy is developing a unique relationship with each client.
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.
My approach uses: Gottman, EFT.
My ideal client is someone who wants to heal, grow and live their very best life. Often times we become stuck in our circumstances, and with healing comes freedom. My clients want to understand their experiences and gain strength to overcome them. They desire a life filled with joy, peace, and happiness. I work with clients to help them process, understand and release what's holding them down. I listen to and guide my clients through processing and creating goals to get them to the life they desire .
My approach uses: Gottman, EFT.
My ideal client is someone who wants to heal, grow and live their very best life. Often times we become stuck in our circumstances, and with healing comes freedom. My clients want to understand their experiences and gain strength to overcome them. They desire a life filled with joy, peace, and happiness. I work with clients to help them process, understand and release what's holding them down. I listen to and guide my clients through processing and creating goals to get them to the life they desire .
Lara Waldenmaier
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44101 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes we all need a safe space to share our stories with a caring and unbiased listener, and I want to provide that for you. I have been in the mental health field for over 20 years and licensed as a Professional Counselor since 2004. With experience working with many different types of people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, panic, mental and physical illnesses, relationship issues and so on, I am passionate about helping college students, couples, internationals, jobseekers and adults of any age who are seeking emotional healing, mental health, support and direction for their life's struggles and spiritual questions.
Sometimes we all need a safe space to share our stories with a caring and unbiased listener, and I want to provide that for you. I have been in the mental health field for over 20 years and licensed as a Professional Counselor since 2004. With experience working with many different types of people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, panic, mental and physical illnesses, relationship issues and so on, I am passionate about helping college students, couples, internationals, jobseekers and adults of any age who are seeking emotional healing, mental health, support and direction for their life's struggles and spiritual questions.
Chris Cantergiani
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44113
Waitlist for new clients
I am an EFT Couples Therapist with 100+ hours of advanced training.
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a focus on emotionally focused therapy ( EFT), I work with disconnected and distressed couples and individuals. This conflict may arise from family-related stress, infidelity, divorce, parenting children with disabilities, trauma, toxic work environments, and political anxiety. I am keenly focused on creating an inclusive, warm, non-judgmental environment for all my clients.
I am an EFT Couples Therapist with 100+ hours of advanced training.
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a focus on emotionally focused therapy ( EFT), I work with disconnected and distressed couples and individuals. This conflict may arise from family-related stress, infidelity, divorce, parenting children with disabilities, trauma, toxic work environments, and political anxiety. I am keenly focused on creating an inclusive, warm, non-judgmental environment for all my clients.
Dorian Mahulawde
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44135
This could involve using EMDR Therapy for clients who have undergone trauma and EFT (Emotion-Focused Therapy) for couples.
Are you feeling burnt out from the stress of life? Do you find it hard to be mentally present for your loved ones? Do you ever question your thought patterns? I specialize in helping people find or regain their life direction. I work with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, suicidal/homicidal thoughts, and other mental health issues. I have experience helping teenagers, young adults, adult men, and women - both single and married - as well as couples."
This could involve using EMDR Therapy for clients who have undergone trauma and EFT (Emotion-Focused Therapy) for couples.
Are you feeling burnt out from the stress of life? Do you find it hard to be mentally present for your loved ones? Do you ever question your thought patterns? I specialize in helping people find or regain their life direction. I work with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, suicidal/homicidal thoughts, and other mental health issues. I have experience helping teenagers, young adults, adult men, and women - both single and married - as well as couples."
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.
Central Ohio Wellness Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44101
There are countless possibilities that may have lead you here - whether life feels like too much or too little; over or underwhelming; in need of more energy or calm; Maybe you don’t know whether you want to focus on the past or present, beginnings or endings – wherever you find yourself, our space and our providers extend a welcome and secure environment to create, edit and sometimes – rewrite your story.
There are countless possibilities that may have lead you here - whether life feels like too much or too little; over or underwhelming; in need of more energy or calm; Maybe you don’t know whether you want to focus on the past or present, beginnings or endings – wherever you find yourself, our space and our providers extend a welcome and secure environment to create, edit and sometimes – rewrite your story.
Olga S Prokopyuk
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44101
I can help you with my training in Gottman Level 1 & 2, EFT, and Prepare & Enrich.
My ideal clients are couples who feel like they’ve lost the spark in their relationship and long to reignite that passion. I also work with couples from diverse cultural backgrounds, helping them navigate the unique challenges that come with those differences. Additionally, I support individuals healing from religious trauma, providing a safe and understanding space for their journey. The perfect clients for me are those who are committed to making changes and open to trying new approaches. They want to move beyond feeling like roommates and rediscover the closeness and love that brought them together in the first place.
I can help you with my training in Gottman Level 1 & 2, EFT, and Prepare & Enrich.
My ideal clients are couples who feel like they’ve lost the spark in their relationship and long to reignite that passion. I also work with couples from diverse cultural backgrounds, helping them navigate the unique challenges that come with those differences. Additionally, I support individuals healing from religious trauma, providing a safe and understanding space for their journey. The perfect clients for me are those who are committed to making changes and open to trying new approaches. They want to move beyond feeling like roommates and rediscover the closeness and love that brought them together in the first place.
Marcia Kane
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44122 (Online Only)
Using practices from a multitude of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, Mindfulness, Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), Prolonged Exposure, Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), and Relational Life Therapy (RLT),.
Everyone needs help navigating life sometimes. If you are struggling to cope with parts of your past, wanting to make a change, getting stuck in the loop of maladaptive behaviors, or just feeling overwhelmed with life, counseling can be a great place to get relief from burdens holding you back and a place to make room for personal growth. My goal is to provide you with an emotionally safe place to work through your struggles, help you gain deeper insight and clarity into your problems, and deliver evidenced based treatment approaches. I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in the realm of mental health
Using practices from a multitude of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, Mindfulness, Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), Prolonged Exposure, Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), and Relational Life Therapy (RLT),.
Everyone needs help navigating life sometimes. If you are struggling to cope with parts of your past, wanting to make a change, getting stuck in the loop of maladaptive behaviors, or just feeling overwhelmed with life, counseling can be a great place to get relief from burdens holding you back and a place to make room for personal growth. My goal is to provide you with an emotionally safe place to work through your struggles, help you gain deeper insight and clarity into your problems, and deliver evidenced based treatment approaches. I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in the realm of mental health
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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , MA, LPCC-S, PhD
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44101 (Online Only)
I believe the most important question we can ask ourselves is, "What do I want?" I believe that everyone has an ability to move towards growth, healing, and fulfillment. I approach therapy from a perspective learning and believe that the more we learn about ourselves, the better able we are to make choices about how we want to move forward in life. I use an integrative framework to address each client’s individual needs. I work from a trauma informed lens and use interventions from existential, Attachment Theory, Gottman, ACT, IPT, and EFT.
I believe the most important question we can ask ourselves is, "What do I want?" I believe that everyone has an ability to move towards growth, healing, and fulfillment. I approach therapy from a perspective learning and believe that the more we learn about ourselves, the better able we are to make choices about how we want to move forward in life. I use an integrative framework to address each client’s individual needs. I work from a trauma informed lens and use interventions from existential, Attachment Theory, Gottman, ACT, IPT, and EFT.
Natalie Policani
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44102 (Online Only)
In addition to a safe, nonjudgmental space, I can help you in growth areas, whether it be mental health (ADHD, Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety), relationship struggles, cultural issues, attachment difficulties, past trauma and/or divorce. I use reflective listening and empathy, and can aid you in working through your thought and emotion patterns (using both CBT (cognitive-behavior therapy) and EFT (emotionally-focused therapy). A passion of mine is to help empower people to be the best version of themselves to have a voice, learn how to be their authentic self and navigate culture.
In addition to a safe, nonjudgmental space, I can help you in growth areas, whether it be mental health (ADHD, Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety), relationship struggles, cultural issues, attachment difficulties, past trauma and/or divorce. I use reflective listening and empathy, and can aid you in working through your thought and emotion patterns (using both CBT (cognitive-behavior therapy) and EFT (emotionally-focused therapy). A passion of mine is to help empower people to be the best version of themselves to have a voice, learn how to be their authentic self and navigate culture.
Jill Gilberd - Couples and Marriage Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44106 (Online Only)
I have practiced treating a wide range of mood, attachment, trauma, and adjustment challenges by utilizing EFT, CBT and other evidence-based approaches.
I chose the path of therapy because I am passionate about working with couples to repair, reconnect and rebuild from past ruptures. There are moments in life when we experience challenges that we feel unprepared to manage and our relationships can suffer. I believe that in those moments, counseling can offer the support, insight, and tools to work through those challenges. My hope is to support you both; creating a safe space to work collaboratively where you both can develop new awareness about yourselves as well as one another, heal from past wounds and improve the level of security and vulnerability within the relationship.
I have practiced treating a wide range of mood, attachment, trauma, and adjustment challenges by utilizing EFT, CBT and other evidence-based approaches.
I chose the path of therapy because I am passionate about working with couples to repair, reconnect and rebuild from past ruptures. There are moments in life when we experience challenges that we feel unprepared to manage and our relationships can suffer. I believe that in those moments, counseling can offer the support, insight, and tools to work through those challenges. My hope is to support you both; creating a safe space to work collaboratively where you both can develop new awareness about yourselves as well as one another, heal from past wounds and improve the level of security and vulnerability within the relationship.
Hey! My name is Dustin Cooley and I am a licensed clinical therapist in Ohio. I have about 10 years in this field and have been licensed since 2016. I have worked with people in every walk of life who have struggled with many things including Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, relationship problems, work related stress, life coaching, career development, and so much more.
Hey! My name is Dustin Cooley and I am a licensed clinical therapist in Ohio. I have about 10 years in this field and have been licensed since 2016. I have worked with people in every walk of life who have struggled with many things including Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, relationship problems, work related stress, life coaching, career development, and so much more.
Dr. William C. Washington
Counselor, MA, LPCC, CHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44119 (Online Only)
As a licensed professional counselor and hypnotherapist, I serve adults and adolescents with a diverse spectrum of needs. My intention is to assist clients in discovering their full potential by empowering them to face their challenges with courage and self-compassion. My passion is assisting client's in establishing lasting happiness. With a professional background in residential facilities, community based services, and working with at-risk youth, I can connect with people of all walks of life and allow a high level of comfort and ease.
As a licensed professional counselor and hypnotherapist, I serve adults and adolescents with a diverse spectrum of needs. My intention is to assist clients in discovering their full potential by empowering them to face their challenges with courage and self-compassion. My passion is assisting client's in establishing lasting happiness. With a professional background in residential facilities, community based services, and working with at-risk youth, I can connect with people of all walks of life and allow a high level of comfort and ease.
My specialized areas of focus are trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationships. I use CBT, EF, ACT, and the Gottman method, among others. These approaches acknowledge the unique experiences and cultural nuances that shape the lives of African American people. I create a safe, supportive environment where you can confront and heal from systemic racism, generational trauma, and personal struggles. I understand that seeking therapy can be a courageous and vulnerable step, especially for Black individuals who have historically faced systemic barriers and biases in mental health care. I'm committed to creating a safe space for you!
My specialized areas of focus are trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationships. I use CBT, EF, ACT, and the Gottman method, among others. These approaches acknowledge the unique experiences and cultural nuances that shape the lives of African American people. I create a safe, supportive environment where you can confront and heal from systemic racism, generational trauma, and personal struggles. I understand that seeking therapy can be a courageous and vulnerable step, especially for Black individuals who have historically faced systemic barriers and biases in mental health care. I'm committed to creating a safe space for you!
Laura Chapman MA LSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LSW, Jungian, Analyst
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44106
Clients come with a desire for change and willingness to take on a journey of self discovery. I support the client in entering this process in whatever way feels right for them. Individuals start by looking at family dynamics, life scripts and their personal thought process. I encourage clients to make deeper connections with their feelings as well as choices and impact on others. The task of my client is to uncover parts of themselves and to develop compassion for who they have been and who they are becoming.
Clients come with a desire for change and willingness to take on a journey of self discovery. I support the client in entering this process in whatever way feels right for them. Individuals start by looking at family dynamics, life scripts and their personal thought process. I encourage clients to make deeper connections with their feelings as well as choices and impact on others. The task of my client is to uncover parts of themselves and to develop compassion for who they have been and who they are becoming.
Accepting clients for afternoon appointments! Feeling trapped in your thoughts and emotions? My passion is to help my clients find clarity and feel grounded in these difficult times. I have also noticed that, despite what brings clients to therapy, I especially love to help them work towards fulfilling their hopes and ambitions, rediscovering pleasures (especially those that might have gotten lost during childhood), reconnecting to their bodies through rhythm and movement, and helping heal the inner child who was perhaps forced to grow up too fast.
Accepting clients for afternoon appointments! Feeling trapped in your thoughts and emotions? My passion is to help my clients find clarity and feel grounded in these difficult times. I have also noticed that, despite what brings clients to therapy, I especially love to help them work towards fulfilling their hopes and ambitions, rediscovering pleasures (especially those that might have gotten lost during childhood), reconnecting to their bodies through rhythm and movement, and helping heal the inner child who was perhaps forced to grow up too fast.
Flourish CLE
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, ATR, RYT-200
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44111 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Ally McCarley. I am a licensed professional clinical counselor, registered art therapist, and registered yoga teacher. I believe that everyone is capable of healing and growth if given the right tools and support. I also believe that all parts of your self and your story deserve to be heard, honored, validated and sometimes challenged in a safe, supportive space. I have extensive training in many trauma informed modalities including Art Therapy, Yoga, Mindfulness and Meditation, Therapeutic Play, parts of self and EMDR and utilize a blend of these treatments depending on a client's particular needs and experiences.
Hello! My name is Ally McCarley. I am a licensed professional clinical counselor, registered art therapist, and registered yoga teacher. I believe that everyone is capable of healing and growth if given the right tools and support. I also believe that all parts of your self and your story deserve to be heard, honored, validated and sometimes challenged in a safe, supportive space. I have extensive training in many trauma informed modalities including Art Therapy, Yoga, Mindfulness and Meditation, Therapeutic Play, parts of self and EMDR and utilize a blend of these treatments depending on a client's particular needs and experiences.
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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.