Emotionally Focused Therapists in Clyde Hill, WA
Kathleen Howell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clyde Hill, WA 98004 (Online Only)
I have an integrated approach to therapy using evidenced-based treatment such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (CBCT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT).
I currently have openings. I have had the privilege of working with numerous Individuals, couples and families facing various traumas, as well as relational and communication challenges. I help clients deal with deep-rooted issues and past traumas that may be hindering their emotional health and relationships. Through my extensive work in this field, I have honed my skills in understanding the complexities of human relationships and guiding individuals towards healthier connections.
I have an integrated approach to therapy using evidenced-based treatment such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (CBCT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT).
I currently have openings. I have had the privilege of working with numerous Individuals, couples and families facing various traumas, as well as relational and communication challenges. I help clients deal with deep-rooted issues and past traumas that may be hindering their emotional health and relationships. Through my extensive work in this field, I have honed my skills in understanding the complexities of human relationships and guiding individuals towards healthier connections.
Jessie Mastrangelo
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, MBA, NCC
Verified Verified
Clyde Hill, WA 98004 (Online Only)
Currently accepting new clients. Do you find it challenging to show up for yourself? Are you making decisions that aren’t aligned with the way you want to live your life? Do you struggle with boundaries in your relationships? Are there things from your past that are impacting your life now? I’m passionate about helping my clients develop a grounded and secure sense of self so that they can build a meaningful and fulfilling life. The majority of my practice focuses on helping clients’ relationship with themselves and relationships with others. I often work with those who are feeling lost, stuck, depressed, and anxious.
Currently accepting new clients. Do you find it challenging to show up for yourself? Are you making decisions that aren’t aligned with the way you want to live your life? Do you struggle with boundaries in your relationships? Are there things from your past that are impacting your life now? I’m passionate about helping my clients develop a grounded and secure sense of self so that they can build a meaningful and fulfilling life. The majority of my practice focuses on helping clients’ relationship with themselves and relationships with others. I often work with those who are feeling lost, stuck, depressed, and anxious.
Amanda Rutledge
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clyde Hill, WA 98004
I provide in-person and virtual talk therapy for individual adults and teens. My clients struggle with interpersonal relationship issues, self-esteem, anxiety and many other life challenges. Adversity is a part of all of our lives and sometimes we get stuck. We can usually identify patterns that negatively impact our relationships, work, and overall health. I support clients in exploring their unique patterns, creating purposeful solutions, and developing the confidence they need to design a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
I provide in-person and virtual talk therapy for individual adults and teens. My clients struggle with interpersonal relationship issues, self-esteem, anxiety and many other life challenges. Adversity is a part of all of our lives and sometimes we get stuck. We can usually identify patterns that negatively impact our relationships, work, and overall health. I support clients in exploring their unique patterns, creating purposeful solutions, and developing the confidence they need to design a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
More Therapists Nearby
I’m a Couples Therapist and Sex Therapist as well as the Co-founder of The Wellness Collective Therapy Group. In therapy, I utilize evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Gottman, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Neuroscience. Through a collaborative approach, I work with clients to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Together, we explore thoughts and feelings surrounding sex and relationships, while ensuring a supportive environment for growth.
I’m a Couples Therapist and Sex Therapist as well as the Co-founder of The Wellness Collective Therapy Group. In therapy, I utilize evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Gottman, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Neuroscience. Through a collaborative approach, I work with clients to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Together, we explore thoughts and feelings surrounding sex and relationships, while ensuring a supportive environment for growth.
Simran K Manhas
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98004 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
They include relational psychotherapy, CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), EFT (emotion focused therapy), family systems, and existential methods.
I work with individuals and couples/families that are finding that what they are processing in their lives are no longer serving them. Whether it be for recent life transitions, anxiety, PTSD, or depression; whatever path or experiences you have provides the right tools and solutions for what you want to do next in life. Part of my role is to shed light on what is working, what is not working. Together, what you share and express with me is part of identifying what solution(s) may be best for you and how to align those solutions by integrating them into your lifestyle.
They include relational psychotherapy, CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), EFT (emotion focused therapy), family systems, and existential methods.
I work with individuals and couples/families that are finding that what they are processing in their lives are no longer serving them. Whether it be for recent life transitions, anxiety, PTSD, or depression; whatever path or experiences you have provides the right tools and solutions for what you want to do next in life. Part of my role is to shed light on what is working, what is not working. Together, what you share and express with me is part of identifying what solution(s) may be best for you and how to align those solutions by integrating them into your lifestyle.
Jeff Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98004 (Online Only)
I work through a multimodality system including Emotionally Focused therapy, Gottman, CBT, EMDR, Systemic and structural theories.
If you are looking to transform yourself or your relationship and have healthier forms of communication, more intimate and emotional forms of connection and ,overall, improve your sense of self and relationships let your journey begin. With over 20 years of mental health experience and 14 years practicing therapy, I have learned to specialize in relationship/couples therapy and work as well as individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and other life and circumstantial issues. If you are looking to repair, strengthen, regain connection, improve intimacy, or generally work on your relationships or your mental health I can help.
I work through a multimodality system including Emotionally Focused therapy, Gottman, CBT, EMDR, Systemic and structural theories.
If you are looking to transform yourself or your relationship and have healthier forms of communication, more intimate and emotional forms of connection and ,overall, improve your sense of self and relationships let your journey begin. With over 20 years of mental health experience and 14 years practicing therapy, I have learned to specialize in relationship/couples therapy and work as well as individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and other life and circumstantial issues. If you are looking to repair, strengthen, regain connection, improve intimacy, or generally work on your relationships or your mental health I can help.
Lynette Thorlakson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CIMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98005 (Online Only)
I am a WA state licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience. In working with couples, I integrate three evidence-based approaches that include Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, Internal Family Systems Couple Therapy, and Gottman Method Couple Therapy. My integrated approach touches on attachment needs and fears. Fear of rejection and abandonment while longing for connection. The emotional disconnection leads to a pattern of push and pull in a couple’s predictable negative cycle of interaction.
I am a WA state licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience. In working with couples, I integrate three evidence-based approaches that include Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, Internal Family Systems Couple Therapy, and Gottman Method Couple Therapy. My integrated approach touches on attachment needs and fears. Fear of rejection and abandonment while longing for connection. The emotional disconnection leads to a pattern of push and pull in a couple’s predictable negative cycle of interaction.
Julie Benton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98004 (Online Only)
I use highly effective, evidence based approaches including Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), EMDR, and somatic wisdom.
Do you find yourself getting stuck in patterns, having the same fights with your partner over and over? Do you sometimes feel alone in your relationship or like you've become more like roommates than lovers? These feelings can be discouraging and isolating, but you are not alone. I empower partners to navigate these common challenges in a way that gets to the heart of the matter. Together we work to co-create a new experience of each other, with more authenticity and intimacy. You are capable of achieving what we all want and need- to love and be loved, to experience joy and connection, and to live a life with purpose and meaning.
I use highly effective, evidence based approaches including Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), EMDR, and somatic wisdom.
Do you find yourself getting stuck in patterns, having the same fights with your partner over and over? Do you sometimes feel alone in your relationship or like you've become more like roommates than lovers? These feelings can be discouraging and isolating, but you are not alone. I empower partners to navigate these common challenges in a way that gets to the heart of the matter. Together we work to co-create a new experience of each other, with more authenticity and intimacy. You are capable of achieving what we all want and need- to love and be loved, to experience joy and connection, and to live a life with purpose and meaning.
I'm trained in trauma informed practices such as EMDR, CBT, & Emotional Freedom techniques ( EFT).
Accepting new clients. Are you struggling with trauma or difficult life experiences? Healing from painful life experiences can feel lonely. I am here to help on your journey of healing, growth, & self-discovery. Through my warm, thoughtful, and collaborative I will help you discover your own strengths and resiliency. I typically work with teens, adult, and families on issues such as depression, anxiety, coping skills, PTSD, life transitions, sexuality, and grief and loss.
I'm trained in trauma informed practices such as EMDR, CBT, & Emotional Freedom techniques ( EFT).
Accepting new clients. Are you struggling with trauma or difficult life experiences? Healing from painful life experiences can feel lonely. I am here to help on your journey of healing, growth, & self-discovery. Through my warm, thoughtful, and collaborative I will help you discover your own strengths and resiliency. I typically work with teens, adult, and families on issues such as depression, anxiety, coping skills, PTSD, life transitions, sexuality, and grief and loss.
Sara Mortaheb
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, MHP, NCC
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98004
Since different challenges need their unique solutions, I adopt an integrative approach including evidence-based, person-centered, narrative, psychodynamic, EFT, CBT, ACT, DBT, existential, and multicultural approaches to counseling.
I have had the privilege of providing services to individuals, couples, and families facing a wide range of challenges including depression, loneliness, life transitions, perfectionism, relationship challenges, family conflicts, anxiety, body image, stress, trauma, identity concerns, and LGBTQIA+ issues. It is my role to meet you where you are in your life right now, support you during challenging times, and help you to know yourself better.
Since different challenges need their unique solutions, I adopt an integrative approach including evidence-based, person-centered, narrative, psychodynamic, EFT, CBT, ACT, DBT, existential, and multicultural approaches to counseling.
I have had the privilege of providing services to individuals, couples, and families facing a wide range of challenges including depression, loneliness, life transitions, perfectionism, relationship challenges, family conflicts, anxiety, body image, stress, trauma, identity concerns, and LGBTQIA+ issues. It is my role to meet you where you are in your life right now, support you during challenging times, and help you to know yourself better.
Tori Dabasinskas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC, S-PSB, AF-EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98004
Waitlist for new clients
Tori is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Attachment Focused - EMDR (certification) - a trauma treatment approach and Specialist in Problematic Sexual Behaviors (certification).
I am passionate about working alongside an individual, couple or family motivated to live to their fullest potential in relationships! It is a privilege to be invited into a life story. I take it seriously, work with efficiency and excellence right along with my clients. We listen, we laugh, we cry, we look at what has worked in the past and what can change now. I am creative, confidential, encouraging and empathetic. I love working with people. The Bible tells us we are beautifully and wonderfully made with a hope and a future. I believe this. I live and work into this truth with hope!
Tori is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Attachment Focused - EMDR (certification) - a trauma treatment approach and Specialist in Problematic Sexual Behaviors (certification).
I am passionate about working alongside an individual, couple or family motivated to live to their fullest potential in relationships! It is a privilege to be invited into a life story. I take it seriously, work with efficiency and excellence right along with my clients. We listen, we laugh, we cry, we look at what has worked in the past and what can change now. I am creative, confidential, encouraging and empathetic. I love working with people. The Bible tells us we are beautifully and wonderfully made with a hope and a future. I believe this. I live and work into this truth with hope!
Sherri Davidson (Hope Unfolds Therapy)
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98004
My therapeutic toolbox includes the Satir Model, CBT, DBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Discernment Counseling along with techniques from other theories when helpful.
You are here because you're looking for help - anxiety, depression, life's transitions, or just a final attempt to “make it better.” I am here to sit with you, hear your story, and look at what's not serving you. While I work best with those who lead with openness, curiosity and a true desire for personal growth, I also recognize folx show up in different places in life's emotional experience. I am able to suspend judgment because I believe in you. I will help you find your own strength and amplify it in your life for the better. Therapy is a journey back to a place of hope and belonging, and it is my honor to join you.
My therapeutic toolbox includes the Satir Model, CBT, DBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Discernment Counseling along with techniques from other theories when helpful.
You are here because you're looking for help - anxiety, depression, life's transitions, or just a final attempt to “make it better.” I am here to sit with you, hear your story, and look at what's not serving you. While I work best with those who lead with openness, curiosity and a true desire for personal growth, I also recognize folx show up in different places in life's emotional experience. I am able to suspend judgment because I believe in you. I will help you find your own strength and amplify it in your life for the better. Therapy is a journey back to a place of hope and belonging, and it is my honor to join you.
Sumi Garg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98004
I use evidence based approaches such as EMDR, EFT, CBT and other modalities.
Accepting New Clients. I work with clients during big emotional changes. Changes like starting a new family, the current pressures of teenage years, and adult professionals experiencing burn out. There can be major shifts in identity, responsibilities feel overwhelming, and the fear of making a mistake keeps my clients up at night. It is hard to communicate or even know what you need. I offer a safe space to sit with the difficult emotions from the change and create a healthy way forward.
I use evidence based approaches such as EMDR, EFT, CBT and other modalities.
Accepting New Clients. I work with clients during big emotional changes. Changes like starting a new family, the current pressures of teenage years, and adult professionals experiencing burn out. There can be major shifts in identity, responsibilities feel overwhelming, and the fear of making a mistake keeps my clients up at night. It is hard to communicate or even know what you need. I offer a safe space to sit with the difficult emotions from the change and create a healthy way forward.
Joseph Losi Certified EFT Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98005
He co-founded and led Hold Me Tight Seattle, a couples workshop based on EFT principals.
As a fully certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, and a Level 2 EFT Individual Therapist Joseph's approach is rooted in Attachment Theory. Joseph assists his clients to become fully aware of unrecognized, unshared, connective primary emotions and reactive, disconnecting secondary emotions. He helps couples, men, and women cultivate greater awareness and acceptance of emotion. With empathic support he will help you develop the ability to communicate primary and secondary emotion in powerful ways that will foster increased intimacy with partners, spouses, and others.
He co-founded and led Hold Me Tight Seattle, a couples workshop based on EFT principals.
As a fully certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, and a Level 2 EFT Individual Therapist Joseph's approach is rooted in Attachment Theory. Joseph assists his clients to become fully aware of unrecognized, unshared, connective primary emotions and reactive, disconnecting secondary emotions. He helps couples, men, and women cultivate greater awareness and acceptance of emotion. With empathic support he will help you develop the ability to communicate primary and secondary emotion in powerful ways that will foster increased intimacy with partners, spouses, and others.
The core of which is Humanistic and built on Attachment needs and based in EFT; exploring beliefs, staying present, recognizing emotions, increasing compassion of self/others, and reframing past (-) events.
I believe we are all worthy of love, understanding, and belonging Although it can be one of life's biggest challenges to give and receive love in this way. It is my honor, to create a warm, nonjudgmental, and supportive space where clients can feel seen and heard within their own unique circumstances. We will explore negative core beliefs and the negative thoughts and emotions accompanying them. As well as challenge protective habits that are no longer effective or helpful. I treasure working with couples and individuals as they reclaim themselves, find clarity, and gain more meaning in their lives & their relationships.
The core of which is Humanistic and built on Attachment needs and based in EFT; exploring beliefs, staying present, recognizing emotions, increasing compassion of self/others, and reframing past (-) events.
I believe we are all worthy of love, understanding, and belonging Although it can be one of life's biggest challenges to give and receive love in this way. It is my honor, to create a warm, nonjudgmental, and supportive space where clients can feel seen and heard within their own unique circumstances. We will explore negative core beliefs and the negative thoughts and emotions accompanying them. As well as challenge protective habits that are no longer effective or helpful. I treasure working with couples and individuals as they reclaim themselves, find clarity, and gain more meaning in their lives & their relationships.
My main approaches used are Mindsight, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and EMDR.
Our work will improve your relationships, communication, self esteem, and sense of overall well being. I believe in the inherent wisdom of clients in the healing process. I respect the lifestyles each person has chosen, and believe in the importance of confidentiality. I offer a safe place to explore concerns about relationships, parenting, marriage, transition, occupation, separation, depression, stress, and anxiety. I have treated individuals, couples, and families since 1995 specializing in internal families systems, human developments, and treating trauma.
My main approaches used are Mindsight, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and EMDR.
Our work will improve your relationships, communication, self esteem, and sense of overall well being. I believe in the inherent wisdom of clients in the healing process. I respect the lifestyles each person has chosen, and believe in the importance of confidentiality. I offer a safe place to explore concerns about relationships, parenting, marriage, transition, occupation, separation, depression, stress, and anxiety. I have treated individuals, couples, and families since 1995 specializing in internal families systems, human developments, and treating trauma.
But I also hope to incorporate embodiment work, EFT, IFS/parts work, attachment theory, systems theory, and DBT.
I believe we humans all have inherent goodness, beauty, and resiliency to us. Unfortunately life leaves none of us unscathed whether it be from harmful systems, family of origin dynamics, life circumstances, toxic relationships, traumatic events, or even our own self sabotaging behaviors. Regardless of how it happens, we can find ourselves feeling stuck or in pieces. While there are many wonderful healing practices out there, I believe that therapy is a great way to start understanding how we got to where we are and to begin to grow in new directions, with the hope of living a more vibrant, grounded, and creative life.
But I also hope to incorporate embodiment work, EFT, IFS/parts work, attachment theory, systems theory, and DBT.
I believe we humans all have inherent goodness, beauty, and resiliency to us. Unfortunately life leaves none of us unscathed whether it be from harmful systems, family of origin dynamics, life circumstances, toxic relationships, traumatic events, or even our own self sabotaging behaviors. Regardless of how it happens, we can find ourselves feeling stuck or in pieces. While there are many wonderful healing practices out there, I believe that therapy is a great way to start understanding how we got to where we are and to begin to grow in new directions, with the hope of living a more vibrant, grounded, and creative life.
Jennifer E Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98004 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My main focus is helping people heal and understand themselves. I think we can all make a huge impact in the world when we are centered, grounded, and balanced. I hope to help you understand how you are moving in the world and give you tools that will help you achieve your goals.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My main focus is helping people heal and understand themselves. I think we can all make a huge impact in the world when we are centered, grounded, and balanced. I hope to help you understand how you are moving in the world and give you tools that will help you achieve your goals.
Alisha Le Beau
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98004 (Online Only)
I draw from a combination of approaches including emotionally focused therapy and trauma focused CBT.
Currently Accepting New Individual Clients. Email is the best way to contact me regarding scheduling or questions. My priority as a therapist is to create a warm, non-judgmental environment for clients to process their emotions, relationships, and experiences. My hope is to create a safe space for you to explore and identify your needs for the therapeutic relationship so that we can create the most effective experience for you. I recognize that each client is unique and therefore approach my work using a client-centered, strengths-based model to personalize treatment based on each individual’s needs and goals.
I draw from a combination of approaches including emotionally focused therapy and trauma focused CBT.
Currently Accepting New Individual Clients. Email is the best way to contact me regarding scheduling or questions. My priority as a therapist is to create a warm, non-judgmental environment for clients to process their emotions, relationships, and experiences. My hope is to create a safe space for you to explore and identify your needs for the therapeutic relationship so that we can create the most effective experience for you. I recognize that each client is unique and therefore approach my work using a client-centered, strengths-based model to personalize treatment based on each individual’s needs and goals.
Giuliana D. Chilczuk
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98015 (Online Only)
I practice from an Emotion-Focused Therapy ( EFT) lens with my clients and also use solution-focused, attachment and family system theories focusing on a holistic approach with each client.
One of the hardest steps one can take is to seek out help and you’ve done just that. Maybe things have always come easily for you but now you’re feeling stuck? Or maybe you’re struggling with relationships and don’t know how to get out of this rut? I believe that, although relationships can bring pain and suffering, they can also be great conductors of healing and joy. Therapy offers a safe, inviting space to share, feel accepted, and understood at any stage of life.
I practice from an Emotion-Focused Therapy ( EFT) lens with my clients and also use solution-focused, attachment and family system theories focusing on a holistic approach with each client.
One of the hardest steps one can take is to seek out help and you’ve done just that. Maybe things have always come easily for you but now you’re feeling stuck? Or maybe you’re struggling with relationships and don’t know how to get out of this rut? I believe that, although relationships can bring pain and suffering, they can also be great conductors of healing and joy. Therapy offers a safe, inviting space to share, feel accepted, and understood at any stage of life.
See more therapy options for Clyde Hill
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.