Emotionally Focused Therapists in Barrie, ON
I have years of experience using EMDR and EFT techniques to help clients process past experiences, improve communication, and build stronger connections.
Feeling Overwhelmed and Disconnected? Are you and your partner struggling to connect, heal from past trauma, or balance demanding careers and family life? If you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure about the future of your relationship, it's time to seek support. I can help you navigate these challenges, rebuild trust, improve communication, and create a more fulfilling and harmonious life together.
I have years of experience using EMDR and EFT techniques to help clients process past experiences, improve communication, and build stronger connections.
Feeling Overwhelmed and Disconnected? Are you and your partner struggling to connect, heal from past trauma, or balance demanding careers and family life? If you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure about the future of your relationship, it's time to seek support. I can help you navigate these challenges, rebuild trust, improve communication, and create a more fulfilling and harmonious life together.
Evolution Counselling Services by Yamilet V Falcon
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Barrie, ON L4N
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strengths-Based, Mindfulness Approaches, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Emotionally Focused, Present Focused, Acceptance and Commitment, Art and Clay Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Motivational Interviewing, Compassion Focused, Culturally Sensitive, Strength Based, Trauma Informed
Now offering 30 minutes free Consultation. Book on website. I am the Founder of Evolution Counselling Services. I have extensive work experience in the mental health field as a Clinical Lead, Program Manager and Mental Health Counsellor with CMHA -York for almost 10 years. My expertise extends to and with individuals suffering from diverse mental health diagnosis (Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Eating Disorders, and experiences of Loss, Grief and Trauma) among others. At Evolution Counselling, I seek to empower individuals to achieve internal and external wellness
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strengths-Based, Mindfulness Approaches, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Emotionally Focused, Present Focused, Acceptance and Commitment, Art and Clay Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Motivational Interviewing, Compassion Focused, Culturally Sensitive, Strength Based, Trauma Informed
Now offering 30 minutes free Consultation. Book on website. I am the Founder of Evolution Counselling Services. I have extensive work experience in the mental health field as a Clinical Lead, Program Manager and Mental Health Counsellor with CMHA -York for almost 10 years. My expertise extends to and with individuals suffering from diverse mental health diagnosis (Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Eating Disorders, and experiences of Loss, Grief and Trauma) among others. At Evolution Counselling, I seek to empower individuals to achieve internal and external wellness
We focus on research based and proven models of therapy with a special focus on Emotionally Focused Couple's, Family, and Individual Therapy, as well Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, integrating aspects of Solution Focused and Narrative Therapy.
At New Page we help people build healthy relationships. We focus on working with couples as they navigate communication and emotional barriers, as well as with individuals navigating addiction, self-value, and broken relationships. Each of us are built to be in relationships that are loving and fulfilling, yet we can sometimes experience a great deal of pain by those we care about most. Our counselling approach aims to provide an environment where each person feels valued and safe as we work together to understand your concerns and experience new and meaningful ways of engaging with others.
We focus on research based and proven models of therapy with a special focus on Emotionally Focused Couple's, Family, and Individual Therapy, as well Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, integrating aspects of Solution Focused and Narrative Therapy.
At New Page we help people build healthy relationships. We focus on working with couples as they navigate communication and emotional barriers, as well as with individuals navigating addiction, self-value, and broken relationships. Each of us are built to be in relationships that are loving and fulfilling, yet we can sometimes experience a great deal of pain by those we care about most. Our counselling approach aims to provide an environment where each person feels valued and safe as we work together to understand your concerns and experience new and meaningful ways of engaging with others.
My trauma-informed approach uses emotionally focused, strengths-based, and schema theories alongside an awareness of how the body, mind, and spirit are intricately entwined.
Do you wonder why you act the way you do? Do you have a feeling of doom that you can't shake? Are you convinced life could be better but you feel stuck? Answers may relate to trapped emotion in the body and deep-rooted beliefs. These answers might be the clarity you need to alleviate anxiety, regulate emotion, build self-esteem, and nurture healthier relationships.
My trauma-informed approach uses emotionally focused, strengths-based, and schema theories alongside an awareness of how the body, mind, and spirit are intricately entwined.
Do you wonder why you act the way you do? Do you have a feeling of doom that you can't shake? Are you convinced life could be better but you feel stuck? Answers may relate to trapped emotion in the body and deep-rooted beliefs. These answers might be the clarity you need to alleviate anxiety, regulate emotion, build self-esteem, and nurture healthier relationships.
Francois Jaume
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4N
My approach integrates evidence-based practices tailored to your unique needs, drawing from a range of techniques—CBT, DBT, EFT, and Creative Therapies— to align with your needs and goals.
Life often presents numerous challenges and difficulties that can feel overwhelming. Let's work together to bring a new light and perspective to your situation. Together, we'll explore your strengths, unpack obstacles, and pave a path toward healing and resilience. My core believe is that given the right environment, anyone can grow and blossom. During every session, I focus on personalizing and addresing your unique needs and personality. You make the decisions that would best fit your life, while I serve as a supportive guide, valuing your opinions, values, and personal viewpoints throughout our journey.
My approach integrates evidence-based practices tailored to your unique needs, drawing from a range of techniques—CBT, DBT, EFT, and Creative Therapies— to align with your needs and goals.
Life often presents numerous challenges and difficulties that can feel overwhelming. Let's work together to bring a new light and perspective to your situation. Together, we'll explore your strengths, unpack obstacles, and pave a path toward healing and resilience. My core believe is that given the right environment, anyone can grow and blossom. During every session, I focus on personalizing and addresing your unique needs and personality. You make the decisions that would best fit your life, while I serve as a supportive guide, valuing your opinions, values, and personal viewpoints throughout our journey.
Amber Sperling Social Work & Psychotherapy Service
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, PMH-C, EMDRIA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4N
We listen deeply to what’s not working and use proven tools—like EMDR and talk therapy (CBT, REBT and EFT for example) —to help calm your mind and body.
Life doesn’t always turn out how we imagined—especially when you’re holding so much for everyone else. Maybe you’re overwhelmed, exhausted, or feeling like you've lost touch with who you are. You’re not broken, and you’re not alone. I support women navigating motherhood, trauma, and major life transitions with care that gets to the root. Together, we create space to reconnect, feel more grounded in your body, and start to feel like yourself again.
We listen deeply to what’s not working and use proven tools—like EMDR and talk therapy (CBT, REBT and EFT for example) —to help calm your mind and body.
Life doesn’t always turn out how we imagined—especially when you’re holding so much for everyone else. Maybe you’re overwhelmed, exhausted, or feeling like you've lost touch with who you are. You’re not broken, and you’re not alone. I support women navigating motherhood, trauma, and major life transitions with care that gets to the root. Together, we create space to reconnect, feel more grounded in your body, and start to feel like yourself again.
I often use a mixture of CBT, attachment, trauma informed, compassion, solution focused, and emotionally focused therapy.
Anxiety, Panic, Obsessive Thoughts - these experiences can make you feel helpless and alone. Having provided counselling and therapy for over 12 years, I have seen how common the experience of having “anxiety about the anxiety” is. I am passionate about helping people to understand how anxiety/mood issues operate, the grip they form on you, and how to begin to heal. I am also dedicated to helping those who suspect they are struggling with a narcissist in their life. I strive to help clients understand how this negative pattern of behaviour is impacting them and how to start protecting themselves.
I often use a mixture of CBT, attachment, trauma informed, compassion, solution focused, and emotionally focused therapy.
Anxiety, Panic, Obsessive Thoughts - these experiences can make you feel helpless and alone. Having provided counselling and therapy for over 12 years, I have seen how common the experience of having “anxiety about the anxiety” is. I am passionate about helping people to understand how anxiety/mood issues operate, the grip they form on you, and how to begin to heal. I am also dedicated to helping those who suspect they are struggling with a narcissist in their life. I strive to help clients understand how this negative pattern of behaviour is impacting them and how to start protecting themselves.
With over 10 years of experience, I am well-versed in a vast array of therapeutic approaches: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma-informed practice, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy ( EFT) and more.
Are you caught in the relentless grip of intrusive thoughts, trapped in the cycle of rumination, or paralyzed by over-analysis? Perhaps you're navigating the complexities of anxiety, OCD, trauma, body dysmorphic disorder, or debilitating phobias? If you reached out to a therapist, have you experienced an increase in your symptoms or stagnation? If so, know that you're not alone. I am here to offer you steadfast support, compassion and tailored therapeutic techniques to support you in not only reclaiming your life but get you closer to your goals.
With over 10 years of experience, I am well-versed in a vast array of therapeutic approaches: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma-informed practice, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy ( EFT) and more.
Are you caught in the relentless grip of intrusive thoughts, trapped in the cycle of rumination, or paralyzed by over-analysis? Perhaps you're navigating the complexities of anxiety, OCD, trauma, body dysmorphic disorder, or debilitating phobias? If you reached out to a therapist, have you experienced an increase in your symptoms or stagnation? If so, know that you're not alone. I am here to offer you steadfast support, compassion and tailored therapeutic techniques to support you in not only reclaiming your life but get you closer to your goals.
The following lists a few of our modalities: EMDR, SSP, EFT, IFS, ERP, CBT, HRT, DBT, Narrative and more!
Are you navigating questions about your sexual orientation or gender identity? Are your experiencing relationship distress? Are you healing from the loss of a loved one? At Collective Care Counselling, we specialize in the following areas: trauma, grief and loss, spirituality, gender identity, transitioning, LGBTQIA2s+, perinatal mental health, OCD, BDD, neurodiversity (ADHD, autism, etc.), concussions, and many other topics. All of our therapists work from a trauma-informed, strengths-based, anti-oppressive and intersectional framework.
The following lists a few of our modalities: EMDR, SSP, EFT, IFS, ERP, CBT, HRT, DBT, Narrative and more!
Are you navigating questions about your sexual orientation or gender identity? Are your experiencing relationship distress? Are you healing from the loss of a loved one? At Collective Care Counselling, we specialize in the following areas: trauma, grief and loss, spirituality, gender identity, transitioning, LGBTQIA2s+, perinatal mental health, OCD, BDD, neurodiversity (ADHD, autism, etc.), concussions, and many other topics. All of our therapists work from a trauma-informed, strengths-based, anti-oppressive and intersectional framework.
I focus on the integration of trauma-informed theory and practice modalities including attachment and systems theories as well as EFT, narrative, and somatic psychotherapies.
I offer a safe, non-judgemental, client centered therapeutic space for individuals and couples. I believe that a journey towards healing requires empathy, encouragement and supportive facilitation as we often haven't had the opportunity to learn ways to cope with traumatic experiences and life related stressors. This can result in dysregulation and feelings of anxiety, depression and overwhelm in our day to day lives and relationships. Let's work together to explore and address your concerns in an open minded, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, sex/body positive, LGBTQ+ inclusive space.
I focus on the integration of trauma-informed theory and practice modalities including attachment and systems theories as well as EFT, narrative, and somatic psychotherapies.
I offer a safe, non-judgemental, client centered therapeutic space for individuals and couples. I believe that a journey towards healing requires empathy, encouragement and supportive facilitation as we often haven't had the opportunity to learn ways to cope with traumatic experiences and life related stressors. This can result in dysregulation and feelings of anxiety, depression and overwhelm in our day to day lives and relationships. Let's work together to explore and address your concerns in an open minded, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, sex/body positive, LGBTQ+ inclusive space.
Attachment-based therapy is interwoven, as is EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Individual, couples & family counselling for anxiety, depression, relationships, & other issues. We help reduce symptoms, improve coping & resolve issues. RELATIONSHIPS: Sustaining long-term relationships take effort, dedication, & hard work. Whether it's life's stresses, arguing, infidelity, communication skills or other issues, it can take a toll on the most stable of relationships. Let's work through your relationship issues, get your relationship back into shape, and reconnect. You deserve to have a satisfying & fulfilling relationship.
Attachment-based therapy is interwoven, as is EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Individual, couples & family counselling for anxiety, depression, relationships, & other issues. We help reduce symptoms, improve coping & resolve issues. RELATIONSHIPS: Sustaining long-term relationships take effort, dedication, & hard work. Whether it's life's stresses, arguing, infidelity, communication skills or other issues, it can take a toll on the most stable of relationships. Let's work through your relationship issues, get your relationship back into shape, and reconnect. You deserve to have a satisfying & fulfilling relationship.
Meet Our Emotionally Focused Counsellors
I use a variety of treatment modalities, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family System (IFS), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy ( EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy and others.
Finding the right support for life challenges can be stressful and discouraging. I provide a non-judgemental and safe space in which you and I can work together towards your desired outcomes. With over 14 years of nursing experience and my social work background, I am in a unique position of being able to provide a truly holistic approach to therapy. I foster a collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship to address concerns that are specific to each client. My approach focuses on developing life skills, building strengths and positive coping skills.
I use a variety of treatment modalities, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family System (IFS), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy ( EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy and others.
Finding the right support for life challenges can be stressful and discouraging. I provide a non-judgemental and safe space in which you and I can work together towards your desired outcomes. With over 14 years of nursing experience and my social work background, I am in a unique position of being able to provide a truly holistic approach to therapy. I foster a collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship to address concerns that are specific to each client. My approach focuses on developing life skills, building strengths and positive coping skills.
We practice from a trauma-informed lens and offer diverse skills and approaches from various modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, psycho-dynamic, EFT, narrative therapy and attachment theory.
At Grace North Psychotherapy our clinicians create a safe space for you to process your thoughts and feelings and gain a deeper understanding of self in relation to your relationships with others and the world around you. We will help you gain insight into your past and present, shine a light on your strengths and help you work through challenges to achieve a better state of mind and start living with more grace and ease.
We practice from a trauma-informed lens and offer diverse skills and approaches from various modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, psycho-dynamic, EFT, narrative therapy and attachment theory.
At Grace North Psychotherapy our clinicians create a safe space for you to process your thoughts and feelings and gain a deeper understanding of self in relation to your relationships with others and the world around you. We will help you gain insight into your past and present, shine a light on your strengths and help you work through challenges to achieve a better state of mind and start living with more grace and ease.
Margo Green
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q), BA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4M
I use mindfulness, cognitive behavioural therapy, DBT, solution focused, EFT and other evidence- based approaches.
Sometimes, we struggle with troubling habits or feel like certain emotions or patterns are holding us back. It can feel exhausting and frustrating trying to figure it out on our own. Psychotherapy can help to unravel some of the underlying details to gain a better understanding and to make room for change.
In our sessions, you'll be heard with attention and respect as you share about your life. Together, we can identify areas where you need support and where you wish to see growth and change. However challenging it can feel, any age and life stage provides an opportunity to make positive changes in your life.
I use mindfulness, cognitive behavioural therapy, DBT, solution focused, EFT and other evidence- based approaches.
Sometimes, we struggle with troubling habits or feel like certain emotions or patterns are holding us back. It can feel exhausting and frustrating trying to figure it out on our own. Psychotherapy can help to unravel some of the underlying details to gain a better understanding and to make room for change.
In our sessions, you'll be heard with attention and respect as you share about your life. Together, we can identify areas where you need support and where you wish to see growth and change. However challenging it can feel, any age and life stage provides an opportunity to make positive changes in your life.
In my practice, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally Focused approaches.
You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone and it is my role to help you find purpose and hope. I’m passionate about helping people and take the time to build a genuine connection and ensure you feel comfortable to share whatever is on your mind. I believe in everyone’s worth and potential and will make it my priority to help you feel seen, heard, and safe to share your story. I've been providing counselling services to a diverse population for over 15 years and specialize in mood disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD, stress, burnout, self-harm, suicide risk, disordered eating, and substance abuse.
In my practice, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally Focused approaches.
You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone and it is my role to help you find purpose and hope. I’m passionate about helping people and take the time to build a genuine connection and ensure you feel comfortable to share whatever is on your mind. I believe in everyone’s worth and potential and will make it my priority to help you feel seen, heard, and safe to share your story. I've been providing counselling services to a diverse population for over 15 years and specialize in mood disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD, stress, burnout, self-harm, suicide risk, disordered eating, and substance abuse.
Mind 2 Heart Connections
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4N
Our approach includes attachment therapy, EFT, EMDR, CBT, ACT, and Art therapy.
Stepping into therapy is a personal journey, Whether it's the weight of overwhelm, the grip of anxiety, or the shadows of depression, your courage is the guiding force. You're here not just to navigate challenges, but to embrace a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. This is your space, where worries about yourself, parenting, your child, or relationships find understanding and validation. Your decision is significant, and your trust in us is honoured. Every small step you take is a testament to your strength and the beginning of your unique healing journey.
Our approach includes attachment therapy, EFT, EMDR, CBT, ACT, and Art therapy.
Stepping into therapy is a personal journey, Whether it's the weight of overwhelm, the grip of anxiety, or the shadows of depression, your courage is the guiding force. You're here not just to navigate challenges, but to embrace a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. This is your space, where worries about yourself, parenting, your child, or relationships find understanding and validation. Your decision is significant, and your trust in us is honoured. Every small step you take is a testament to your strength and the beginning of your unique healing journey.
InnerSight Psychotherapy Barrie
Registered Psychotherapist, R, P
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4N
Our therapists use variety of therapeutic modalities, such as CBT, DBT, EFT, ACT, IFS and many more, tailored to your personal unique needs.
At InnerSight, we know how heavy anxiety, loneliness, and stress can feel. You don’t have to face it alone. Our team is here to help you to navigate life’s challenges with support that’s tailored to your unique needs.
Every therapist at InnerSight is carefully chosen and supervised to ensure you receive the quality care. We support individuals, couples, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship conflicts, low self-esteem, feeling of being stuck or overwhelmed .
You deserve to feel joy, to feel heard, and a chance to create a life that truly fulfills you.
Our therapists use variety of therapeutic modalities, such as CBT, DBT, EFT, ACT, IFS and many more, tailored to your personal unique needs.
At InnerSight, we know how heavy anxiety, loneliness, and stress can feel. You don’t have to face it alone. Our team is here to help you to navigate life’s challenges with support that’s tailored to your unique needs.
Every therapist at InnerSight is carefully chosen and supervised to ensure you receive the quality care. We support individuals, couples, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship conflicts, low self-esteem, feeling of being stuck or overwhelmed .
You deserve to feel joy, to feel heard, and a chance to create a life that truly fulfills you.
I use a strengths-based, client-centered approach with a combination of therapeutic modalities such as CBT, BSFT, EFT, DBT, and Mindfulness.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed or stressed from a life situation or relationship? There are times in life when our thoughts and emotions are overwhelming and difficult to cope with. These thoughts and emotions can lead to significant levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. At Clear View Therapy, I use evidence based therapeutic modalities to assess and treat the issues you are experiencing. While I always tailor my approach to each person's individual needs, it is always my goal to provide therapy in the most efficient way possible so that you can start to feel better and live your life the way you want to.
I use a strengths-based, client-centered approach with a combination of therapeutic modalities such as CBT, BSFT, EFT, DBT, and Mindfulness.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed or stressed from a life situation or relationship? There are times in life when our thoughts and emotions are overwhelming and difficult to cope with. These thoughts and emotions can lead to significant levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. At Clear View Therapy, I use evidence based therapeutic modalities to assess and treat the issues you are experiencing. While I always tailor my approach to each person's individual needs, it is always my goal to provide therapy in the most efficient way possible so that you can start to feel better and live your life the way you want to.
Vanessa Robertson Trauma Healing and EMDR
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MACP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4M
Using evidence-based interventions like Somatic EMDR for trauma treatment, Solution-focused therapy (SFT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), including meditation, and Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT), Somatic Experiencing, Walk and Talk Therapy and narrative therapy among others, we will co-create a treatment plan that is as unique are you are.
Do you struggle with anxiety and feelings of overwhelm that affect all aspects of your life and capacity to fully live? Do you feel frustrated, like you've tried "everything" and nothing has worked? Do you wonder if you will ever move through this place of 'stuckness'? What if we move at YOUR pace to uncover root causes of current pain, heal old wounds and process buried trauma? Are you ready to go deeper where the healing can begin? Healing IS possible when your nervous system begins to feel safe.
Having begun my own healing therapy journey years ago, and an adult ADHD diagnosis, I appreciate what it feels like to be understood.
Using evidence-based interventions like Somatic EMDR for trauma treatment, Solution-focused therapy (SFT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), including meditation, and Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT), Somatic Experiencing, Walk and Talk Therapy and narrative therapy among others, we will co-create a treatment plan that is as unique are you are.
Do you struggle with anxiety and feelings of overwhelm that affect all aspects of your life and capacity to fully live? Do you feel frustrated, like you've tried "everything" and nothing has worked? Do you wonder if you will ever move through this place of 'stuckness'? What if we move at YOUR pace to uncover root causes of current pain, heal old wounds and process buried trauma? Are you ready to go deeper where the healing can begin? Healing IS possible when your nervous system begins to feel safe.
Having begun my own healing therapy journey years ago, and an adult ADHD diagnosis, I appreciate what it feels like to be understood.
Psychotherapy Relationships Anne Marie Shewfelt
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Barrie, ON L4N
While specializing in relationships, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), and integrative therapy, drawing mainly from Cognitive Behavioral, Psycho Dynamic, and Emotionally Focused therapeutic orientations.
As a Registered Psychotherapist, and Marriage & Family Therapist, I work with individuals, couples and families. I offer an emotionally safe, non-judgmental and relational approach for my clients to share the content of their stories, circumstances, and life experiences. I have worked with a wide range of clients within the realms of cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and relational issues, however at the root of nearly all presenting problems is the emotional impact of a relationship. My specialty in relationships enables me to work confidently, and effectively with my clients regardless of their identified issue.
While specializing in relationships, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), and integrative therapy, drawing mainly from Cognitive Behavioral, Psycho Dynamic, and Emotionally Focused therapeutic orientations.
As a Registered Psychotherapist, and Marriage & Family Therapist, I work with individuals, couples and families. I offer an emotionally safe, non-judgmental and relational approach for my clients to share the content of their stories, circumstances, and life experiences. I have worked with a wide range of clients within the realms of cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and relational issues, however at the root of nearly all presenting problems is the emotional impact of a relationship. My specialty in relationships enables me to work confidently, and effectively with my clients regardless of their identified issue.
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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.