Emotionally Focused Therapists in Spring, TX

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Doak Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring, TX 77380
Blending elements of Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Polyvagal Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), I help my clients find a path toward healing that suits their specific goals.
In the heart of every therapeutic journey lies the transformative power of genuine human connection. As a dedicated therapist, I believe that healing begins when individuals are seen, heard, and understood within the context of a trusting and compassionate relationship. I now have multiple years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and couples who struggle with PTSD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and addictions. One of the greatest privileges of this work has been witnessing the reconnection that occurs while working with couples who are navigating difficult periods in their relationship.
Blending elements of Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Polyvagal Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), I help my clients find a path toward healing that suits their specific goals.
In the heart of every therapeutic journey lies the transformative power of genuine human connection. As a dedicated therapist, I believe that healing begins when individuals are seen, heard, and understood within the context of a trusting and compassionate relationship. I now have multiple years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and couples who struggle with PTSD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and addictions. One of the greatest privileges of this work has been witnessing the reconnection that occurs while working with couples who are navigating difficult periods in their relationship.
(936) 935-2731 View (936) 935-2731
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James David Mann Jr
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Spring, TX 77379  (Online Only)
Hello, I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Texas, Georgia, and Florida. With over 14 years of experience, I've had the privilege of helping a wide range of individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges. My clients span ages 13 to 65+, allowing me to understand diverse perspectives and tailor treatment accordingly. My approach is client-centered whereas I use a variety of treatment modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, emotionally focused therapy ( EFT), family systems and other integrative approaches. I am also a 10 year Navy Veteran.
Hello, I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Texas, Georgia, and Florida. With over 14 years of experience, I've had the privilege of helping a wide range of individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges. My clients span ages 13 to 65+, allowing me to understand diverse perspectives and tailor treatment accordingly. My approach is client-centered whereas I use a variety of treatment modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, emotionally focused therapy ( EFT), family systems and other integrative approaches. I am also a 10 year Navy Veteran.
(346) 545-5279 View (346) 545-5279
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Spring
Counselor
Verified Verified
Spring, TX 77379
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.
(346) 483-2723 View (346) 483-2723
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Bridgett S Quarles
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSMFT, LMFT-S, CTMH
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Spring, TX 77373
I am most passionate about helping strengthen couples as the foundation for the family and helping adult clients flourish through Christ-centered couple's and mental health therapy to achieve their God-given purpose. Particularly important for couples therapy is understanding that your relationship is the client; and I am passionate about strengthening the client. I will listen carefully with compassion, allowing each individual a voice and I WILL NOT take sides. I'm on the side of your relationship and here to help each person take ownership of it, draw upon its inner resources and rediscover its goals and purpose.
I am most passionate about helping strengthen couples as the foundation for the family and helping adult clients flourish through Christ-centered couple's and mental health therapy to achieve their God-given purpose. Particularly important for couples therapy is understanding that your relationship is the client; and I am passionate about strengthening the client. I will listen carefully with compassion, allowing each individual a voice and I WILL NOT take sides. I'm on the side of your relationship and here to help each person take ownership of it, draw upon its inner resources and rediscover its goals and purpose.
(713) 325-3857 View (713) 325-3857
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Dana Sutter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring, TX 77380
I believe in old-school techniques like CBT, DBT, EFT, SFBT, and MI.
Are you struggling with overwhelming thoughts and fears? Do you feel alone in your battles with anxiety and trauma? Are feelings of isolation and loneliness weighing heavy on you, yet you struggle to muster the courage to seek support?
I believe in old-school techniques like CBT, DBT, EFT, SFBT, and MI.
Are you struggling with overwhelming thoughts and fears? Do you feel alone in your battles with anxiety and trauma? Are feelings of isolation and loneliness weighing heavy on you, yet you struggle to muster the courage to seek support?
(737) 258-2447 View (737) 258-2447
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Irena Milentijevic
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Spring, TX 77386
Are you having problems in your relationship? With over 25 years of experience, I am here to help. As a certified Emotion Focused Couples Therapist ( EFT), I can guide you through rebuilding trust, clear communication, and restoring intimacy. If you've tried to improve your relationship on your own without success and feel discouraged, know that you’re not alone. Couples therapy can help overcome these frustrations. EFT, a research-proven approach effective with 70-75% of couples, addresses long-term conflicts, restores physical intimacy, and repairs damage from affairs and trauma. I also specialize in helping couples navigate reprod
Are you having problems in your relationship? With over 25 years of experience, I am here to help. As a certified Emotion Focused Couples Therapist ( EFT), I can guide you through rebuilding trust, clear communication, and restoring intimacy. If you've tried to improve your relationship on your own without success and feel discouraged, know that you’re not alone. Couples therapy can help overcome these frustrations. EFT, a research-proven approach effective with 70-75% of couples, addresses long-term conflicts, restores physical intimacy, and repairs damage from affairs and trauma. I also specialize in helping couples navigate reprod
(281) 901-1121 View (281) 901-1121
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Lloyd Whieldon
Psychological Associate, MS, LPA, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring, TX 77389
I use a CBT, Schema Therapy, Gestalt & EFT to help my clients.
If you are struggling with depression, infidelity, trauma or relationship difficulties, then I would like to help you with this. Perhaps you have started to lose hope in your future, feel disconnected from people or get no enjoyment out of life. Or maybe you are experiencing mood-swings, self-criticism or even a sense that your emotions have been turned off. You might feel that difficult experiences in childhood or those within an adult relationship have left you feeling traumatized and stuck. Or maybe you feel betrayed by a partner – through what they did or what they are not doing. It is possible to heal from these things.
I use a CBT, Schema Therapy, Gestalt & EFT to help my clients.
If you are struggling with depression, infidelity, trauma or relationship difficulties, then I would like to help you with this. Perhaps you have started to lose hope in your future, feel disconnected from people or get no enjoyment out of life. Or maybe you are experiencing mood-swings, self-criticism or even a sense that your emotions have been turned off. You might feel that difficult experiences in childhood or those within an adult relationship have left you feeling traumatized and stuck. Or maybe you feel betrayed by a partner – through what they did or what they are not doing. It is possible to heal from these things.
(936) 298-7239 View (936) 298-7239
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Mindful Movements Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Spring, TX 77379
We are trained in approaches including EMDR, used for trauma & anxiety; Sandtray, using sand and figures that facilitate a deeper level of processing; Play therapy for children; Gottman, Bowen, & EFT to facilitate healthy communication for couples; Adlerian to explore patterns rooted in the past, CBT to help develop strategies for current problems, and more.
I'm Mikayla, and I am the founder of MMCC. We know it's hard to be vulnerable with a new person, not knowing how they’ll react to what you tell them. As your counselor, our role is to meet you where you’re at, take your hand, and walk with you at your own pace. We are passionate for holistic, mindful mental health counseling for kids, teens, couples, and adults in areas including trauma, DV and sexual assault, grief, faith-based counseling, anxiety, depression, codependency, self-esteem, identity, self-harming behaviors, relationships, parenting, and more. With 11 counselors on our team, we aim to have a counselor for everyone.
We are trained in approaches including EMDR, used for trauma & anxiety; Sandtray, using sand and figures that facilitate a deeper level of processing; Play therapy for children; Gottman, Bowen, & EFT to facilitate healthy communication for couples; Adlerian to explore patterns rooted in the past, CBT to help develop strategies for current problems, and more.
I'm Mikayla, and I am the founder of MMCC. We know it's hard to be vulnerable with a new person, not knowing how they’ll react to what you tell them. As your counselor, our role is to meet you where you’re at, take your hand, and walk with you at your own pace. We are passionate for holistic, mindful mental health counseling for kids, teens, couples, and adults in areas including trauma, DV and sexual assault, grief, faith-based counseling, anxiety, depression, codependency, self-esteem, identity, self-harming behaviors, relationships, parenting, and more. With 11 counselors on our team, we aim to have a counselor for everyone.
(713) 804-4955 View (713) 804-4955
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Emily A. Morris
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Spring, TX 77373
I have provided therapy in a private practice and school setting through the Archdiocese of San Antonio and am trained in basic EMDR, Level One Theraplay, and EFT.
We all struggle with the ups and downs of life. My passion is working with children (ages 3 and older) and families to promote healthy and happy individuals and relationships. I hope to help my clients enhance their own individual strengths, better their relationships with others, and enjoy the most out of everyday interactions and experiences. Solution Focused and Attachment-Based therapy are the primary approaches I utilize in treating clients. As human beings, I believe we are wired to connect with others and that individual change and healing influences relational change and healing.
I have provided therapy in a private practice and school setting through the Archdiocese of San Antonio and am trained in basic EMDR, Level One Theraplay, and EFT.
We all struggle with the ups and downs of life. My passion is working with children (ages 3 and older) and families to promote healthy and happy individuals and relationships. I hope to help my clients enhance their own individual strengths, better their relationships with others, and enjoy the most out of everyday interactions and experiences. Solution Focused and Attachment-Based therapy are the primary approaches I utilize in treating clients. As human beings, I believe we are wired to connect with others and that individual change and healing influences relational change and healing.
(936) 209-7024 View (936) 209-7024
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry The Woodlands
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Spring, TX 77389
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.
(936) 260-4669 View (936) 260-4669
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Heart of Mind Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, ABS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring, TX 77379
Therapists at Heart of Mind Therapy integrate Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), and Collaborative Language Systems TheoryTheory to help you communicate with empathy, accountability, and love.
Are you ready to end the toxic communication in your relationship? Are you ready to heal from the past hurts that have kept your relationship at a standstill? Not feeling heard or understood by your partner? Are you feeling stuck due to the constant back and forth about what was said, how it was said, and/or how your feelings are valid? We are ready to help your relationship get unstuck and start communicating your feelings effectively.
Therapists at Heart of Mind Therapy integrate Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), and Collaborative Language Systems TheoryTheory to help you communicate with empathy, accountability, and love.
Are you ready to end the toxic communication in your relationship? Are you ready to heal from the past hurts that have kept your relationship at a standstill? Not feeling heard or understood by your partner? Are you feeling stuck due to the constant back and forth about what was said, how it was said, and/or how your feelings are valid? We are ready to help your relationship get unstuck and start communicating your feelings effectively.
(832) 612-3679 View (832) 612-3679
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Susan Ilona Bajza
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT
Verified Verified
Spring, TX 77381
I utilize a number of approaches to therapy, including mindfulness based work, the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy.
While my therapeutic style calls upon several well established and effective counseling approaches, my main focus is on interpersonal relationships. My passion is to guide clients on a journey to discover inner strengths and to develop positive patterns of interaction. I am a professional counselor and a marriage and family therapist that loves working with families. All aspects of family life and members of the family (individuals, couples, single parents, entire families, and blended families) are of interest to me. I know that what affects one person in the family affects all members of the family.
I utilize a number of approaches to therapy, including mindfulness based work, the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy.
While my therapeutic style calls upon several well established and effective counseling approaches, my main focus is on interpersonal relationships. My passion is to guide clients on a journey to discover inner strengths and to develop positive patterns of interaction. I am a professional counselor and a marriage and family therapist that loves working with families. All aspects of family life and members of the family (individuals, couples, single parents, entire families, and blended families) are of interest to me. I know that what affects one person in the family affects all members of the family.
(979) 308-1588 View (979) 308-1588
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Christie Farris
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Spring, TX 77386
I am a couples therapy specialist with extensive training in emotionally focused couples therapy.
I'm ready to offer a warm and accepting environment where you feel comfortable. My passion is to connect with others and genuinely "see" them for who they are and meet them where they are in life. If you are struggling with the relationships in your life, such as your spouse, parents, children, in-laws, siblings, or friendships, we can work together toward more safety, boundaries, reconnection or better communication in these relationships.
I am a couples therapy specialist with extensive training in emotionally focused couples therapy.
I'm ready to offer a warm and accepting environment where you feel comfortable. My passion is to connect with others and genuinely "see" them for who they are and meet them where they are in life. If you are struggling with the relationships in your life, such as your spouse, parents, children, in-laws, siblings, or friendships, we can work together toward more safety, boundaries, reconnection or better communication in these relationships.
(713) 999-3621 View (713) 999-3621
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Enrica Gonzalez Malone
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Spring, TX 77389
For over fifteen years I’ve been helping individuals from a variety of cultural backgrounds. I am experienced in helping clients overcome and manage anxiety, depression, current life transitions, conflict in relationships, or disconnection through loss. I am trained in CBT, EFT, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). I believe in everyone’s resilience and ability to overcome challenges and thrive, with the right tools and support. I am passionate about collaborating with my clients to develop skills and strategies (that) they can use to grow happiness and fulfillment in their lives.
For over fifteen years I’ve been helping individuals from a variety of cultural backgrounds. I am experienced in helping clients overcome and manage anxiety, depression, current life transitions, conflict in relationships, or disconnection through loss. I am trained in CBT, EFT, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). I believe in everyone’s resilience and ability to overcome challenges and thrive, with the right tools and support. I am passionate about collaborating with my clients to develop skills and strategies (that) they can use to grow happiness and fulfillment in their lives.
(936) 255-2098 View (936) 255-2098
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Kristi Patterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S, RPT-S, ICST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring, TX 77388  (Online Only)
Are you a frazzled mom trying to keep it together? Are you a professional who struggles in your work, family or personal relationships? Are you an over thinker or someone who regularly catastrophizes? The challenges that find you researching therapists are to be embraced. Those challenges are sending you a powerful message that something about your life or your relationships are no longer working. Change is already taking place within you, and HOPE is awakening.
Are you a frazzled mom trying to keep it together? Are you a professional who struggles in your work, family or personal relationships? Are you an over thinker or someone who regularly catastrophizes? The challenges that find you researching therapists are to be embraced. Those challenges are sending you a powerful message that something about your life or your relationships are no longer working. Change is already taking place within you, and HOPE is awakening.
(281) 761-2709 View (281) 761-2709
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Mirna Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Spring, TX 77373  (Online Only)
Mirna is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has experience working with couples, families, teens, and children. She uses family systemic approaches, and EMDR to offer a personalized approach to each client. She also has experience working with individuals that have experienced trauma-related events such as domestic violence or sexual assault. With compassion and understanding, she will join you in your unique journey.
Mirna is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has experience working with couples, families, teens, and children. She uses family systemic approaches, and EMDR to offer a personalized approach to each client. She also has experience working with individuals that have experienced trauma-related events such as domestic violence or sexual assault. With compassion and understanding, she will join you in your unique journey.
(832) 583-2201 View (832) 583-2201
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Arise Therapy, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Spring, TX 77386
Two words: life happens! Therapy helps us live more purposeful, self-aware lives. There is nothing sweeter, to us, than healing trauma and breaking chains. Trauma seeps through many aspects of our lives, and if we're not careful, can drastically alter our response to the world around us. It is important to move toward existing in the world the way we choose to exist, not what's projected onto us. Also, life happens in the context of relationships; therefore, couples therapy sets our soul ablaze. Couples seeking to grow or overcome obstacles is incredibly intimate work. We are honored to walk alongside and help heal your covenant.
Two words: life happens! Therapy helps us live more purposeful, self-aware lives. There is nothing sweeter, to us, than healing trauma and breaking chains. Trauma seeps through many aspects of our lives, and if we're not careful, can drastically alter our response to the world around us. It is important to move toward existing in the world the way we choose to exist, not what's projected onto us. Also, life happens in the context of relationships; therefore, couples therapy sets our soul ablaze. Couples seeking to grow or overcome obstacles is incredibly intimate work. We are honored to walk alongside and help heal your covenant.
(832) 430-1207 View (832) 430-1207
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James T Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, MS CMHC
Verified Verified
Spring, TX 77380
So you have started looking for a counselor, congratulations on completing what can often be the most difficult step! You probably have some trepidation about talking to a stranger about your life and I know when I first started seeing a counselor, I felt like I was under a microscope and I hated that feeling more than anything. Counseling is supposed to be a place where you can feel safe and I hope we can build trust and an understanding that my office is a place without judgment. Seeking counseling for any reason does not mean that you are broken or something is wrong with you, but rather that guidance is needed in the next steps.
So you have started looking for a counselor, congratulations on completing what can often be the most difficult step! You probably have some trepidation about talking to a stranger about your life and I know when I first started seeing a counselor, I felt like I was under a microscope and I hated that feeling more than anything. Counseling is supposed to be a place where you can feel safe and I hope we can build trust and an understanding that my office is a place without judgment. Seeking counseling for any reason does not mean that you are broken or something is wrong with you, but rather that guidance is needed in the next steps.
(346) 460-6940 View (346) 460-6940
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DrKimParkerLCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Spring, TX 77388  (Online Only)
I enjoy helping adolescents and their caregivers cope more effectively with life's stressors together. I also like to help women of all ages and stages to feel strong and successful in their various roles. I utilize talk therapy, through multiple approaches and psychoeducation, to empower my clients with greater self-esteem and confidence, and with stronger coping skills to succeed at home and work.
I enjoy helping adolescents and their caregivers cope more effectively with life's stressors together. I also like to help women of all ages and stages to feel strong and successful in their various roles. I utilize talk therapy, through multiple approaches and psychoeducation, to empower my clients with greater self-esteem and confidence, and with stronger coping skills to succeed at home and work.
(832) 793-6698 View (832) 793-6698
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Sharp Counseling and Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring, TX 77379
Hello! I'm Susan Sharp, a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist with a passion for helping couples and individuals build fulfilling and loving relationships. With over 30 years of experience in the field of counseling and psychotherapy, I specialize in guiding people towards deeper connection, effective communication, and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner. My approach is rooted in the transformative Imago Relationship Therapy, which aims to heal past wounds and foster growth and understanding within partnerships. I also have training in helping people experiencing divorce.
Hello! I'm Susan Sharp, a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist with a passion for helping couples and individuals build fulfilling and loving relationships. With over 30 years of experience in the field of counseling and psychotherapy, I specialize in guiding people towards deeper connection, effective communication, and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner. My approach is rooted in the transformative Imago Relationship Therapy, which aims to heal past wounds and foster growth and understanding within partnerships. I also have training in helping people experiencing divorce.
(346) 209-4155 View (346) 209-4155
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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.