Emotionally Focused Therapists in Vancouver, WA
When working with couples, I utilize the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT).
Online Only! I work with adolescents through various work experiences. I enjoy working with couples who may be struggling in their relationship because I believe there is no problem large enough that we cannot work through. The same goes for families. The family is a fundamental building block in all of our relationships, through which all other relationships we may have can grow. I work together with my clients to create goals and helps equip them with tools to continue to grow throughout the rest of their lives. I create a safe environment in order for my clients to be able to open up and find healing in all aspects of life.
When working with couples, I utilize the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT).
Online Only! I work with adolescents through various work experiences. I enjoy working with couples who may be struggling in their relationship because I believe there is no problem large enough that we cannot work through. The same goes for families. The family is a fundamental building block in all of our relationships, through which all other relationships we may have can grow. I work together with my clients to create goals and helps equip them with tools to continue to grow throughout the rest of their lives. I create a safe environment in order for my clients to be able to open up and find healing in all aspects of life.
Portia uses an eclectic holistic approach with a strong reliance on Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Portia believes that all can reach an optimal state of health and regardless of a person's circumstances, they should be viewed as creative, capable, and valuable individuals. We all experience life differently; therefore, her goal is to offer a safe and secure environment for individuals to experience healing, growth, and hope. As clients explore their issues, they begin to navigate those experiences and start making choices that will facilitate healthy change.
Portia uses an eclectic holistic approach with a strong reliance on Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Portia believes that all can reach an optimal state of health and regardless of a person's circumstances, they should be viewed as creative, capable, and valuable individuals. We all experience life differently; therefore, her goal is to offer a safe and secure environment for individuals to experience healing, growth, and hope. As clients explore their issues, they begin to navigate those experiences and start making choices that will facilitate healthy change.
Esther J Kim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98683
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience in somatic, narrative, and DBT/CBT for individual work; and Gottman, EFT for couples.
Greetings and welcome to my page. Everyone has a story that matters. Telling our story benefits us in many ways. It connects us from the past and future to our present lives. It is through these stories, that healing and growth can happen and a more resilient you can arise.
I have experience in somatic, narrative, and DBT/CBT for individual work; and Gottman, EFT for couples.
Greetings and welcome to my page. Everyone has a story that matters. Telling our story benefits us in many ways. It connects us from the past and future to our present lives. It is through these stories, that healing and growth can happen and a more resilient you can arise.
Rinatta Paries
Counselor, MA, CMHA, MFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98685 (Online Only)
With couples, I use research-based Emotionally Focused Therapy which helps 90% of couples significantly improve their relationship by reconnecting.
Struggling with your relationship or marriage? Suffering over a painful breakup? Having trouble finding the right partner? Suffering from pain of an affair? Feeling stressed about what is happening with your teen or want to connect more with your young adult? Relationship-related situations such as these are solvable with therapy! As your therapist, I will help you navigate your way through painful situations and move towards creating lifelong, loving relationships, rich in connection and communication. Along the way, you will find yourself releasing trauma, feeling better, functioning better, and creating a life you love.
With couples, I use research-based Emotionally Focused Therapy which helps 90% of couples significantly improve their relationship by reconnecting.
Struggling with your relationship or marriage? Suffering over a painful breakup? Having trouble finding the right partner? Suffering from pain of an affair? Feeling stressed about what is happening with your teen or want to connect more with your young adult? Relationship-related situations such as these are solvable with therapy! As your therapist, I will help you navigate your way through painful situations and move towards creating lifelong, loving relationships, rich in connection and communication. Along the way, you will find yourself releasing trauma, feeling better, functioning better, and creating a life you love.
Angel's Marriage and Individual Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98661 (Online Only)
Online Marriage Counseling for residents of Oregon, Washington and California - Do you want to decrease conflict and increase intimacy? Do you wish to establish and maintain a loving relationship with your partner where you feel safe, loved, and connected? If you said yes to these questions, Emotionally Focused Couples Counseling can greatly benefit you. You and your partner deserve to be happy, and I am here to help. Please visit my website Angels Marriage Counseling to schedule an appointment and verify your insurance (if you plan on using your insurance).
Online Marriage Counseling for residents of Oregon, Washington and California - Do you want to decrease conflict and increase intimacy? Do you wish to establish and maintain a loving relationship with your partner where you feel safe, loved, and connected? If you said yes to these questions, Emotionally Focused Couples Counseling can greatly benefit you. You and your partner deserve to be happy, and I am here to help. Please visit my website Angels Marriage Counseling to schedule an appointment and verify your insurance (if you plan on using your insurance).
Tyler Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMHCA, MFTA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98686
As a therapist specializing in DBT, CBT, EFT, and narrative therapy, I offer tools to help manage emotions and change negative thinking patterns.
Immediate Openings, No Waitlist! As a therapist, my ideal client is someone open to self-exploration and change, whether they're a teen facing the trials of growing up or a couple striving to strengthen their relationship. They may struggle with anxiety, self-esteem, or communication, and their goal is to achieve a sense of well-being. They seek a safe space to be heard and understood, as well as guidance to navigate life's challenges with resilience.
As a therapist specializing in DBT, CBT, EFT, and narrative therapy, I offer tools to help manage emotions and change negative thinking patterns.
Immediate Openings, No Waitlist! As a therapist, my ideal client is someone open to self-exploration and change, whether they're a teen facing the trials of growing up or a couple striving to strengthen their relationship. They may struggle with anxiety, self-esteem, or communication, and their goal is to achieve a sense of well-being. They seek a safe space to be heard and understood, as well as guidance to navigate life's challenges with resilience.
Lana Rocks
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98684
Therapeutic approaches I incorporate include person-centered, Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Attachment Theory.
I view counseling as a collaborative process. I believe all are capable, and there is power in the experience of feeling accepted absent of judgment. To be fully known and authentically seen is transformative, and it is within the therapeutic alliance positive change occurs. I strive to create an environment where you feel empowered, validated, and genuinely heard – where we can be curious, make mistakes, laugh, and be human together.
Therapeutic approaches I incorporate include person-centered, Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Attachment Theory.
I view counseling as a collaborative process. I believe all are capable, and there is power in the experience of feeling accepted absent of judgment. To be fully known and authentically seen is transformative, and it is within the therapeutic alliance positive change occurs. I strive to create an environment where you feel empowered, validated, and genuinely heard – where we can be curious, make mistakes, laugh, and be human together.
Confusing therapist talk ahead: I have a training/utilize EMDR (fancy trauma therapy that works really well), EFT/Gottman (couples therapy approach that also is really effective for communication), IFS (I like talking about your inner child and how your feelings are serving you to help you manage them), sex therapy for anxiety/trauma (good sex is important).
Finding a therapist can feel a lot like swiping through dating apps trying to find the right fit. You want to work with someone who gets you and is thoughtful and easy to talk to. That's how I work. I work with individuals and couples in a warm, attachment based approach. I'm here to help you heal old patterns, vent, or whatever you need. We can figure out the traps you fall into, cry, and laugh for 50 minutes. I'm not here to judge you or tell you how to live your life, just to support you in living authentically.
Confusing therapist talk ahead: I have a training/utilize EMDR (fancy trauma therapy that works really well), EFT/Gottman (couples therapy approach that also is really effective for communication), IFS (I like talking about your inner child and how your feelings are serving you to help you manage them), sex therapy for anxiety/trauma (good sex is important).
Finding a therapist can feel a lot like swiping through dating apps trying to find the right fit. You want to work with someone who gets you and is thoughtful and easy to talk to. That's how I work. I work with individuals and couples in a warm, attachment based approach. I'm here to help you heal old patterns, vent, or whatever you need. We can figure out the traps you fall into, cry, and laugh for 50 minutes. I'm not here to judge you or tell you how to live your life, just to support you in living authentically.
Valinda Harlan Individuals Couples Communication Emotional Sexual Intimacy
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98685
I am a psychology professor and a certified Marriage Therapist (training by Gottman Institute, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Prepare/Enrich) with training in Sexual Wellness and Transgender Health.
YES, I am accepting new clients for in-person and telehealth sessions for individuals and couples. Please visit my website www.brightfuturecounseling1.com for more information and to book an appointment. If your relationship suffers from sexual issues or broken trust, if there is room to improve communication or intimacy, there is hope for healing and change. I offer help to couples and individuals. If you feel sad or depressed, have experienced loss, or have anxiety, there is hope. I provide a supportive nonjudgmental space for individuals of all genders and sexualities, traditional and nontraditional couples.
I am a psychology professor and a certified Marriage Therapist (training by Gottman Institute, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Prepare/Enrich) with training in Sexual Wellness and Transgender Health.
YES, I am accepting new clients for in-person and telehealth sessions for individuals and couples. Please visit my website www.brightfuturecounseling1.com for more information and to book an appointment. If your relationship suffers from sexual issues or broken trust, if there is room to improve communication or intimacy, there is hope for healing and change. I offer help to couples and individuals. If you feel sad or depressed, have experienced loss, or have anxiety, there is hope. I provide a supportive nonjudgmental space for individuals of all genders and sexualities, traditional and nontraditional couples.
Meghann Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98683 (Online Only)
I have thorough training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques.
Are you struggling with feeling alone, or having difficulty connecting with others? Do you often seem stuck with challenging thoughts or feelings? Are you/your family experiencing sudden, new challenges, with no way to successfully navigate them? I can help! I am an empathic, gentle, nerdy therapist that can help you feel more present in the moment, better connected with others, & actually enjoy life! I accept people with an extraordinary amount of compassion, just as they are, without judgment. It's important to me that the process is collaborative, and our sessions will be tailored to fit your specific needs, concerns, and goals.
I have thorough training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques.
Are you struggling with feeling alone, or having difficulty connecting with others? Do you often seem stuck with challenging thoughts or feelings? Are you/your family experiencing sudden, new challenges, with no way to successfully navigate them? I can help! I am an empathic, gentle, nerdy therapist that can help you feel more present in the moment, better connected with others, & actually enjoy life! I accept people with an extraordinary amount of compassion, just as they are, without judgment. It's important to me that the process is collaborative, and our sessions will be tailored to fit your specific needs, concerns, and goals.
With couples I am certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy and use Gottman research to help couples restore the ability to understand one another and solve problems effectively.
While I might be a trained guide, the wilderness of your life belongs to you and my goal is to help you find ways to live in it well. The counseling relationship is a collaboration that will help you uncover the patterns in your life that are simply not working, so together we can discover a new way forward. The focus of my work is with MEN, COUPLES, and YOUNG ADULTS dealing with Stress, Depression, Anger, Sexual Addiction, Life Transitions, and relationship issues.
With couples I am certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy and use Gottman research to help couples restore the ability to understand one another and solve problems effectively.
While I might be a trained guide, the wilderness of your life belongs to you and my goal is to help you find ways to live in it well. The counseling relationship is a collaboration that will help you uncover the patterns in your life that are simply not working, so together we can discover a new way forward. The focus of my work is with MEN, COUPLES, and YOUNG ADULTS dealing with Stress, Depression, Anger, Sexual Addiction, Life Transitions, and relationship issues.
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Alive Holistic Counseling Washington
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98684
Alive Holistic Counseling is an integrative counseling clinic that uses client-centered, strengths-based therapies to help people achieve their personal goals and cultivate authenticity in their relationships. Our therapists are specially trained in holistic therapies such as EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Hypnotherapy, and Hakomi that enable clients to go deeper into their healing journey. Our focus on evidence-based approaches that integrate the body with the busy mind allow for work to go beyond what keeps us trapped in old patterns of being.
Alive Holistic Counseling is an integrative counseling clinic that uses client-centered, strengths-based therapies to help people achieve their personal goals and cultivate authenticity in their relationships. Our therapists are specially trained in holistic therapies such as EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Hypnotherapy, and Hakomi that enable clients to go deeper into their healing journey. Our focus on evidence-based approaches that integrate the body with the busy mind allow for work to go beyond what keeps us trapped in old patterns of being.
Shasta Hickman
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CMHS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98684
Are you struggling with communication, grief, or relationships? You want to learn to have healthy boundaries and communicate them effectively. Or you have an area of your life that you feel stuck and cannot seem to get unstuck on your own. One or more of the relationships in your life is unsatisfying and you want to change this. Do you need help for yourself, your child, your marriage, or your family?
Are you struggling with communication, grief, or relationships? You want to learn to have healthy boundaries and communicate them effectively. Or you have an area of your life that you feel stuck and cannot seem to get unstuck on your own. One or more of the relationships in your life is unsatisfying and you want to change this. Do you need help for yourself, your child, your marriage, or your family?
I use Emotionally focused, Narrative, IFS, CBT, expressive arts, Somatic & Mindfulness to support women processing grief, and unprocessed emotions that may be creating emotional blocks.
I enjoy working with healers and caregivers who are wanting to start over in one or more areas of their life. Conditioning can pull us into personas, beliefs and rules that have us make decisions from a dense energy, influencing our physical and emotional health. I use a holistic approach and expressive arts to repair old wounds while healing the communication between mind and body. I use expressive arts, IFS, food science, poetry, spiritual awareness and soul collage to help visualize and understand self led energy. I can help you connect to your mind/body intuition. I also provide walk and talk therapy in Seattle.
I use Emotionally focused, Narrative, IFS, CBT, expressive arts, Somatic & Mindfulness to support women processing grief, and unprocessed emotions that may be creating emotional blocks.
I enjoy working with healers and caregivers who are wanting to start over in one or more areas of their life. Conditioning can pull us into personas, beliefs and rules that have us make decisions from a dense energy, influencing our physical and emotional health. I use a holistic approach and expressive arts to repair old wounds while healing the communication between mind and body. I use expressive arts, IFS, food science, poetry, spiritual awareness and soul collage to help visualize and understand self led energy. I can help you connect to your mind/body intuition. I also provide walk and talk therapy in Seattle.
I gravitate towards Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as well as Narrative Therapy and Solution-focused therapy.
EMAIL for a quicker response. Current Openings: Tuesday 12pm, 1pm. Wednesday 9am. Friday 10am, 11am. There is some flexibility between 11 am and 1pm if you can't commit to one time slot. ONLINE only. Premera/BCBS and cash pay. Counseling style is centered around providing education and navigating your specific needs in order to feel better in your life. Topics regarding ADHD, parenting, self esteem, relationships, depression, anxiety and life transitions. How you want to live your life is up to you and together we can figure out how to get you there.
I gravitate towards Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as well as Narrative Therapy and Solution-focused therapy.
EMAIL for a quicker response. Current Openings: Tuesday 12pm, 1pm. Wednesday 9am. Friday 10am, 11am. There is some flexibility between 11 am and 1pm if you can't commit to one time slot. ONLINE only. Premera/BCBS and cash pay. Counseling style is centered around providing education and navigating your specific needs in order to feel better in your life. Topics regarding ADHD, parenting, self esteem, relationships, depression, anxiety and life transitions. How you want to live your life is up to you and together we can figure out how to get you there.
I have special focus and extensive training in Emotion-Focused Couple therapy ( EFT-C), an evidence-based approach that helps in improving emotional communication between partners.
We all have the capacity to heal and make deep and lasting change; my practice is dedicated to offering emotional skills with the warmth and acceptance that nurtures change. I have years of experience helping children, adolescents, and families, with a focus on helping individuals of all ages heal from distressing and traumatic circumstances and the depression and anxiety that can follow. I am comfortable in helping with short-term stressors, or long-term personal growth. I believe that every person is strong, capable, and has the innate ability to grow, have loving relationships, and feel free and alive.
I have special focus and extensive training in Emotion-Focused Couple therapy ( EFT-C), an evidence-based approach that helps in improving emotional communication between partners.
We all have the capacity to heal and make deep and lasting change; my practice is dedicated to offering emotional skills with the warmth and acceptance that nurtures change. I have years of experience helping children, adolescents, and families, with a focus on helping individuals of all ages heal from distressing and traumatic circumstances and the depression and anxiety that can follow. I am comfortable in helping with short-term stressors, or long-term personal growth. I believe that every person is strong, capable, and has the innate ability to grow, have loving relationships, and feel free and alive.
Casey Chow
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98662 (Online Only)
I am also trained in Emotional Focused Therapy ( EFT) & Gottman Lvl1.
As a 2nd gen Asian-American born to immigrant parents, my cultural identity has been one of depth and confusion. Holding values from my parent’s home countries, mixed with my American values; it has widened my understanding of mental health from a cultural lens. I'd like to provide a space for those exploring their identities and culture and how it has played a part in your upbringing and development. I understand family values are important, but sometimes can conflict with our own individual goals and experiences. In the space, I hope you can feel comfortable to casually show up as you are.
I am also trained in Emotional Focused Therapy ( EFT) & Gottman Lvl1.
As a 2nd gen Asian-American born to immigrant parents, my cultural identity has been one of depth and confusion. Holding values from my parent’s home countries, mixed with my American values; it has widened my understanding of mental health from a cultural lens. I'd like to provide a space for those exploring their identities and culture and how it has played a part in your upbringing and development. I understand family values are important, but sometimes can conflict with our own individual goals and experiences. In the space, I hope you can feel comfortable to casually show up as you are.
Were you taught that certain feelings were invalid and unacceptable? Do you feel stuck in a role that limits you? Maybe you're just burnt out and exhausted. I can help you improve your relationship with yourself and others, work through old traumas, and/or free yourself from feelings of depression and anxiety.
Were you taught that certain feelings were invalid and unacceptable? Do you feel stuck in a role that limits you? Maybe you're just burnt out and exhausted. I can help you improve your relationship with yourself and others, work through old traumas, and/or free yourself from feelings of depression and anxiety.
Katrina Bishop
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98661
With couples I use EFT.
We cannot remove painful memories but I believe that we can decrease the control they have over our lives and come to a place where the pain is not as intense. I believe struggles come from avoidance. When we avoid things like negative emotions or traumatic times in our lives they won't go away, instead, they grow and fester until at some point, they become overwhelming, uncontrollable, or show up in other areas of our lives. The more they grow, the more uncomfortable or scary they are to address, so we avoid them even more until it becomes an unending and ever-growing cycle.
With couples I use EFT.
We cannot remove painful memories but I believe that we can decrease the control they have over our lives and come to a place where the pain is not as intense. I believe struggles come from avoidance. When we avoid things like negative emotions or traumatic times in our lives they won't go away, instead, they grow and fester until at some point, they become overwhelming, uncontrollable, or show up in other areas of our lives. The more they grow, the more uncomfortable or scary they are to address, so we avoid them even more until it becomes an unending and ever-growing cycle.
Caleb has developed unique skills and uses state of the art counseling techniques based off of the newest research, such as EMDR (Bilateral Stimulation), CBT, EFT Tapping, Mindfulness, Restoration Therapy techniques, Biblical Counseling, and the CSAT task model for recovery.
Caleb is Christian Counselor, a Certified Sex Addiction Counselor (CSAT), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP), Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (CASDCS), and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). Caleb specializes in helping men work through addiction recovery, anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. His passion is to provide a safe space for his clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
Caleb has developed unique skills and uses state of the art counseling techniques based off of the newest research, such as EMDR (Bilateral Stimulation), CBT, EFT Tapping, Mindfulness, Restoration Therapy techniques, Biblical Counseling, and the CSAT task model for recovery.
Caleb is Christian Counselor, a Certified Sex Addiction Counselor (CSAT), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP), Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (CASDCS), and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). Caleb specializes in helping men work through addiction recovery, anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. His passion is to provide a safe space for his clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
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Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.