AEDP Therapists in Sunset Valley, TX

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Sydney Paver
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sunset Valley, TX 78735
Not accepting new clients
I am a licensed psychologist in Austin, Texas, providing psychotherapy for individuals and couples who present with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, chronic illness, and grief. Most people seek psychotherapy when they are in emotional distress. Therapy is a helpful and supportive path to self-understanding and self-acceptance. Through the therapeutic process, hurtful and confusing feelings are identified and resolved through safe, guided discussions.
I am a licensed psychologist in Austin, Texas, providing psychotherapy for individuals and couples who present with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, chronic illness, and grief. Most people seek psychotherapy when they are in emotional distress. Therapy is a helpful and supportive path to self-understanding and self-acceptance. Through the therapeutic process, hurtful and confusing feelings are identified and resolved through safe, guided discussions.
(361) 444-2469 View (361) 444-2469

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Melissa Haney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78704
I am trained and utilize NARM, Accelerated Resolution Therapy(ART), SE, AEDP, and other approaches to guide you through deep emotional healing that is tailored to your individual needs.
Imagine feeling stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break—whether in relationships, work, or self-worth. My ideal client is someone who’s ready to explore how their past impacts their present, particularly those who’ve experienced developmental trauma or childhood wounds. You might be struggling with anxiety, trust issues, or low self-esteem, and you're looking for deeper healing and a way forward that feels authentic. You’re motivated to understand yourself better and break free from generational cycles to create healthier relationships. You need to find a space to work through your "stuff" knowing that you're understood and heard.
I am trained and utilize NARM, Accelerated Resolution Therapy(ART), SE, AEDP, and other approaches to guide you through deep emotional healing that is tailored to your individual needs.
Imagine feeling stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break—whether in relationships, work, or self-worth. My ideal client is someone who’s ready to explore how their past impacts their present, particularly those who’ve experienced developmental trauma or childhood wounds. You might be struggling with anxiety, trust issues, or low self-esteem, and you're looking for deeper healing and a way forward that feels authentic. You’re motivated to understand yourself better and break free from generational cycles to create healthier relationships. You need to find a space to work through your "stuff" knowing that you're understood and heard.
(512) 746-1068 View (512) 746-1068
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Lisa Dreher
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746
I incorporate experiential approaches such as AEDP and Internal Family Systems with both couples and individuals.
Are you looking to feel more joy, connection and authenticity in your life? Have you struggled to connect with your sense of worth and power? Serving individuals and couples who seek to establish healthier relationship dynamics with themselves and others is a true gift. My passion for this work is rooted in my genuine appreciation and respect for those who embark on the journey of self discovery and growth. In addition to my work with individuals and couples, I offer consultations with parents & caregivers looking to increase harmony and decrease difficult behaviors in their homes with their children.
I incorporate experiential approaches such as AEDP and Internal Family Systems with both couples and individuals.
Are you looking to feel more joy, connection and authenticity in your life? Have you struggled to connect with your sense of worth and power? Serving individuals and couples who seek to establish healthier relationship dynamics with themselves and others is a true gift. My passion for this work is rooted in my genuine appreciation and respect for those who embark on the journey of self discovery and growth. In addition to my work with individuals and couples, I offer consultations with parents & caregivers looking to increase harmony and decrease difficult behaviors in their homes with their children.
(512) 881-8574 View (512) 881-8574
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Taylor Cnudde
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EdS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
I draw from my training in AEDP, Gottman Marital Therapy, PACT, and other modalities.
Taylor welcomes individuals and couples who are seeking to create change in their lives. She specializes in trauma, anxiety, ketamine assisted therapy, self-compassion/acceptance, and relationship issues. Taylor may be a good fit for you if anxiety or depression are causing daily distress, self-criticism and burnout are impacting work performance, or if relationships feel unmanageable and disconnected. She supports clients to overcome painful past experiences and unhelpful patterns, in order to reconnect with themselves, loved ones, and career in more meaningful and successful ways.
I draw from my training in AEDP, Gottman Marital Therapy, PACT, and other modalities.
Taylor welcomes individuals and couples who are seeking to create change in their lives. She specializes in trauma, anxiety, ketamine assisted therapy, self-compassion/acceptance, and relationship issues. Taylor may be a good fit for you if anxiety or depression are causing daily distress, self-criticism and burnout are impacting work performance, or if relationships feel unmanageable and disconnected. She supports clients to overcome painful past experiences and unhelpful patterns, in order to reconnect with themselves, loved ones, and career in more meaningful and successful ways.
(512) 877-1952 View (512) 877-1952
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Olivia Berkeley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703  (Online Only)
I take a body and emotion focused, experiential, and relational approach to therapy and am a Level 1 AEDP therapist.
Every person has the potential to live with more freedom, joy, ease, and love, and therapy supports us to realize this potential. Many of my clients have experienced various forms of relational trauma — including wounding that has occurred in intimate relationships or in childhood — and yearn to heal from these experiences and find healthier ways of dealing with addiction or problematic substance use, stress, anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors, relationship difficulties, and other challenging emotions. My goal is to help you live with more peace, acceptance, autonomy, confidence, satisfaction, intimacy, and joy.
I take a body and emotion focused, experiential, and relational approach to therapy and am a Level 1 AEDP therapist.
Every person has the potential to live with more freedom, joy, ease, and love, and therapy supports us to realize this potential. Many of my clients have experienced various forms of relational trauma — including wounding that has occurred in intimate relationships or in childhood — and yearn to heal from these experiences and find healthier ways of dealing with addiction or problematic substance use, stress, anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors, relationship difficulties, and other challenging emotions. My goal is to help you live with more peace, acceptance, autonomy, confidence, satisfaction, intimacy, and joy.
(630) 912-9196 View (630) 912-9196
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Firoozeh Tuller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746
I have training in Psychodynamic treatment modalities, CBT, EMDR, DBT, AEDP, IFS, mindfulness-based treatment approaches and body-based treatment approaches , Buddhist psychology, meditation and eastern philosophies.
I view treatment as a safe space where healing can occur through the process of unpeeling multiple layers of mental and emotional patterns (conscious and unconscious), leading individuals to discover their strengths, true potential and authentic self. In this process, one can feel empowered and inspired to integrate all parts of self, even those hidden from the conscious mind. This delicate work is only possible when trust and alliance are established between therapist and client. The principles guiding this work are unconditional acceptance, compassion and non-judgment.
I have training in Psychodynamic treatment modalities, CBT, EMDR, DBT, AEDP, IFS, mindfulness-based treatment approaches and body-based treatment approaches , Buddhist psychology, meditation and eastern philosophies.
I view treatment as a safe space where healing can occur through the process of unpeeling multiple layers of mental and emotional patterns (conscious and unconscious), leading individuals to discover their strengths, true potential and authentic self. In this process, one can feel empowered and inspired to integrate all parts of self, even those hidden from the conscious mind. This delicate work is only possible when trust and alliance are established between therapist and client. The principles guiding this work are unconditional acceptance, compassion and non-judgment.
(512) 675-1395 View (512) 675-1395
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Trent Schmiedehaus, LCSW-S, SEP
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Waitlist for new clients
My practice is grounded in an experiential, emotionally focused approach to healing, drawing from transformative modalities such as Relational Life Therapy, AEDP, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) mindfulness, attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology and Somatic Experiencing.
I work with adult couples and individuals seeking to strengthen emotional bonds, deepen connection and experience greater intimacy with all of life. I specialize in helping individual clients building satisfying relationships with themselves, others and the world at large.
My practice is grounded in an experiential, emotionally focused approach to healing, drawing from transformative modalities such as Relational Life Therapy, AEDP, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) mindfulness, attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology and Somatic Experiencing.
I work with adult couples and individuals seeking to strengthen emotional bonds, deepen connection and experience greater intimacy with all of life. I specialize in helping individual clients building satisfying relationships with themselves, others and the world at large.
(512) 271-4876 View (512) 271-4876
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Christine Molina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, AEDP, IFS, SE
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78703  (Online Only)
I specialize in EMDR therapy and am EMDR Certified, an EMDR Consultant and trained in AEDP, ego state therapy, IFS and somatic techniques.
I help adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, ADHD and painful experiences heal and make needed changes. Life is messy, complicated, and hectic. It's normal to have times when you feel stuck, overwhelmed or like you don't measure up. You may have tried to make changes on your own and keep hitting the same stumbling blocks in relationships, work or school. With sensitivity and compassion, I can help you tap into your inner resources and healing ability so you can work through stuck points and feel more at peace and in control.
I specialize in EMDR therapy and am EMDR Certified, an EMDR Consultant and trained in AEDP, ego state therapy, IFS and somatic techniques.
I help adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, ADHD and painful experiences heal and make needed changes. Life is messy, complicated, and hectic. It's normal to have times when you feel stuck, overwhelmed or like you don't measure up. You may have tried to make changes on your own and keep hitting the same stumbling blocks in relationships, work or school. With sensitivity and compassion, I can help you tap into your inner resources and healing ability so you can work through stuck points and feel more at peace and in control.
(512) 991-3556 View (512) 991-3556
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Robyn Trimborn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
I am EMDR Certified and use modalities like IFS, AEDP, Coherence Therapy, PACT, The Gottman Method, and RLT to help you create lasting change, achieve your goals and heal your relationships.
Now is the perfect moment to begin a journey of profound self-discovery, where we will address past traumas, relationship patterns, and limiting beliefs. As your therapist, my goal is to assist you in enhancing your relationships, building deeper connections, and healing old wounds. Together, we will establish a supportive environment for you to express your challenges, gain new perspectives, and integrate meaningful insights. Through this process, we aim to improve your overall well-being and help you achieve the inner peace you seek.
I am EMDR Certified and use modalities like IFS, AEDP, Coherence Therapy, PACT, The Gottman Method, and RLT to help you create lasting change, achieve your goals and heal your relationships.
Now is the perfect moment to begin a journey of profound self-discovery, where we will address past traumas, relationship patterns, and limiting beliefs. As your therapist, my goal is to assist you in enhancing your relationships, building deeper connections, and healing old wounds. Together, we will establish a supportive environment for you to express your challenges, gain new perspectives, and integrate meaningful insights. Through this process, we aim to improve your overall well-being and help you achieve the inner peace you seek.
(512) 881-7673 View (512) 881-7673
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Carly Ostler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731
I use various modalities including AEDP, EMDR and IFS to connect my clients to their most authentic and best selves.
Our emotions, behaviors and relationships can be overwhelming to make sense of. Having the support of an unbiased perspective can help as we grow beyond the things that cause us discomfort. As a systems therapist, I understand the issues brought into the therapy in relation to the school, work, relational, societal and intergenerational systems involved. Yes, that does mean talking about your parents and how the messages you received in your family have shaped you. It also means talking about the ways culture, race, sexuality, work environments and history affect the ways we feel and behave.
I use various modalities including AEDP, EMDR and IFS to connect my clients to their most authentic and best selves.
Our emotions, behaviors and relationships can be overwhelming to make sense of. Having the support of an unbiased perspective can help as we grow beyond the things that cause us discomfort. As a systems therapist, I understand the issues brought into the therapy in relation to the school, work, relational, societal and intergenerational systems involved. Yes, that does mean talking about your parents and how the messages you received in your family have shaped you. It also means talking about the ways culture, race, sexuality, work environments and history affect the ways we feel and behave.
(512) 377-6237 View (512) 377-6237
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Bethel Moges
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78703
The theories I draw from depend on the needs of my clients including IFS, AEDP, PACT, and EFT.
Life can feel burdensome and emotions difficult to regulate. I will guide you in interrupting negative thoughts and soothing nervous system sensations in order to impact your emotions and behaviors. Throughout your journey, it can be life-changing to add a non-judgmental attachment figure to your team as you work to reach your goals and witness your own experience with curiosity and compassion. Just as hurt and betrayal take place in relationship, so do healing and change. We will focus on your relationship with YOU! In a session with me, you matter and you are safe. We’ll honor your nervous system & co-create safety together.
The theories I draw from depend on the needs of my clients including IFS, AEDP, PACT, and EFT.
Life can feel burdensome and emotions difficult to regulate. I will guide you in interrupting negative thoughts and soothing nervous system sensations in order to impact your emotions and behaviors. Throughout your journey, it can be life-changing to add a non-judgmental attachment figure to your team as you work to reach your goals and witness your own experience with curiosity and compassion. Just as hurt and betrayal take place in relationship, so do healing and change. We will focus on your relationship with YOU! In a session with me, you matter and you are safe. We’ll honor your nervous system & co-create safety together.
(512) 714-3403 View (512) 714-3403
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Cathy Delgado Standerfer
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78731
Working experientially, I integrate IFS, IPNB, Coherence, and AEDP approaches to meaningfully and deeply investigate your inner world,.
We all long to feel connected, known, and loved. And when we don’t, it can create tremendous suffering. In response to our pain, we adapt and learn ways to cope- ultimately seeking to make intolerable feelings tolerable. But our coping strategies disconnect us from who we truly are and come at a high cost. I offer a therapeutic lifeline that empowers you to claim your inherent worth and inner knowing. I deeply respect and want to nurture the wisdom you hold inside yourself. You may worry that you are too flawed, but together we can rediscover your worthiness and the inherent beauty within you.
Working experientially, I integrate IFS, IPNB, Coherence, and AEDP approaches to meaningfully and deeply investigate your inner world,.
We all long to feel connected, known, and loved. And when we don’t, it can create tremendous suffering. In response to our pain, we adapt and learn ways to cope- ultimately seeking to make intolerable feelings tolerable. But our coping strategies disconnect us from who we truly are and come at a high cost. I offer a therapeutic lifeline that empowers you to claim your inherent worth and inner knowing. I deeply respect and want to nurture the wisdom you hold inside yourself. You may worry that you are too flawed, but together we can rediscover your worthiness and the inherent beauty within you.
(512) 714-3403 View (512) 714-3403
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Emma Forsyth
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78752
I believe everyone has the potential and resources for positive change. My role is to help clients access their own strengths and resilience to make desired changes. I use an experiential, emotion-focused approach to treatment. I work with clients to reduce distress and enhance interpersonal relationships by resolving negative emotional experiences and strengthening attachment bonds.
I believe everyone has the potential and resources for positive change. My role is to help clients access their own strengths and resilience to make desired changes. I use an experiential, emotion-focused approach to treatment. I work with clients to reduce distress and enhance interpersonal relationships by resolving negative emotional experiences and strengthening attachment bonds.
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Jennifer Wilhelm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78756
Currently NOT accepting new clients. Thank you. Welcome to my practice. I'm passionate about validating, challenging and connecting with my clients. I enjoy working with people in life transitions, perhaps you're feeling stuck and wanting to shed old patterns of behavior to use different parts of self. My clients have described me as warm but able to be direct in a safe, non judgmental atmosphere.
Currently NOT accepting new clients. Thank you. Welcome to my practice. I'm passionate about validating, challenging and connecting with my clients. I enjoy working with people in life transitions, perhaps you're feeling stuck and wanting to shed old patterns of behavior to use different parts of self. My clients have described me as warm but able to be direct in a safe, non judgmental atmosphere.
(737) 258-2507 View (737) 258-2507
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Natalie Kretsch
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78705
I'm glad you are here. I love doing therapy. My mission is to help people heal through compassion, curiosity, and connection. I work with individual adult clients (ages 18+) with a wide range of presenting concerns, including mood and anxiety disorders, grief, trauma, gender identity, and eating and body image. I love helping my clients access their unique strengths and resources and move towards what matters most to them.
I'm glad you are here. I love doing therapy. My mission is to help people heal through compassion, curiosity, and connection. I work with individual adult clients (ages 18+) with a wide range of presenting concerns, including mood and anxiety disorders, grief, trauma, gender identity, and eating and body image. I love helping my clients access their unique strengths and resources and move towards what matters most to them.
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Caitlyn Klein
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78749
Do you ever feel like you've exhausted all avenues, yet no matter how hard you try, your partner remains distant? It's a common frustration to feel like you're carrying the weight of the relationship alone. You've likely consumed countless articles, books, videos, and closely followed influential Instagram accounts in a desperate attempt to engage your partner and rekindle your relationship. However, despite your best efforts, it seems that nothing is working. If this sounds familiar, I would love to support you and your partner in overcoming the barriers blocking your connection and get your relationship back on the right path.
Do you ever feel like you've exhausted all avenues, yet no matter how hard you try, your partner remains distant? It's a common frustration to feel like you're carrying the weight of the relationship alone. You've likely consumed countless articles, books, videos, and closely followed influential Instagram accounts in a desperate attempt to engage your partner and rekindle your relationship. However, despite your best efforts, it seems that nothing is working. If this sounds familiar, I would love to support you and your partner in overcoming the barriers blocking your connection and get your relationship back on the right path.
(737) 520-4819 View (737) 520-4819
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Savannah Cipriano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78757
Humans have a fundamental need for growth, healing, and the expansion and liberation of the true self. Yet we all get overwhelmed at times, struggling to cope with difficult emotions and understand our inner world. It can feel terrifying and lonely to be up against problems we don’t know how to unravel. But you don’t have to hold all of that alone. Meeting these stuck places with a trusted other can be an opportunity to foster clarity and healing.
Humans have a fundamental need for growth, healing, and the expansion and liberation of the true self. Yet we all get overwhelmed at times, struggling to cope with difficult emotions and understand our inner world. It can feel terrifying and lonely to be up against problems we don’t know how to unravel. But you don’t have to hold all of that alone. Meeting these stuck places with a trusted other can be an opportunity to foster clarity and healing.
(737) 302-5100 View (737) 302-5100
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Ash Lindstrom
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78703
As a therapist, I’m excited to work together with you as you move in the direction of your goals for a flourishing, authentic life. I believe that the North Star of your wellbeing is within you, and that the self-understanding you excavate through therapy can be life-changing. I also believe that healing often happens in the context of relationship with others. So, as a counselor, one of the things I most prioritize is the strength and security of our therapeutic relationship. Along the way, you’ll find that my style is empathetic, warm, curious - and sometimes even humorous!
As a therapist, I’m excited to work together with you as you move in the direction of your goals for a flourishing, authentic life. I believe that the North Star of your wellbeing is within you, and that the self-understanding you excavate through therapy can be life-changing. I also believe that healing often happens in the context of relationship with others. So, as a counselor, one of the things I most prioritize is the strength and security of our therapeutic relationship. Along the way, you’ll find that my style is empathetic, warm, curious - and sometimes even humorous!
(512) 714-3403 View (512) 714-3403
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Heather S Newby
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731
Calling all overwrought individuals; you do not have to feel this way anymore. You CAN feel happy again. Whether you're a caregiver, parent, partner, entrepreneur, the perfect child or BFF to all, if you feel like YOU have gotten lost in everyone else's story, I can help you find YOUR story again. I help people reclaim their lives. Together we will identify beliefs and behaviors that may be leading you away from your best self and begin to rebuild new ways to manage your life that will help you regain self-compassion, confidence, and strength.
Calling all overwrought individuals; you do not have to feel this way anymore. You CAN feel happy again. Whether you're a caregiver, parent, partner, entrepreneur, the perfect child or BFF to all, if you feel like YOU have gotten lost in everyone else's story, I can help you find YOUR story again. I help people reclaim their lives. Together we will identify beliefs and behaviors that may be leading you away from your best self and begin to rebuild new ways to manage your life that will help you regain self-compassion, confidence, and strength.
(512) 982-9889 View (512) 982-9889
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Heather Thiel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78739  (Online Only)
I love working with both individuals and couples! I believe everyone deserves to be happy and comfortable in mind, body, and relationships. Unfortunately, anxiety, stress, self-doubt, depression, and misunderstandings can knock you out of life’s driver’s seat. In my couples counseling work, I use EFT and the Gottman method to assist partners in healing patterns of miscommunication and disconnection. Couples learn to express their deepest feelings, respond rather than react, and make successful bids for connection.
I love working with both individuals and couples! I believe everyone deserves to be happy and comfortable in mind, body, and relationships. Unfortunately, anxiety, stress, self-doubt, depression, and misunderstandings can knock you out of life’s driver’s seat. In my couples counseling work, I use EFT and the Gottman method to assist partners in healing patterns of miscommunication and disconnection. Couples learn to express their deepest feelings, respond rather than react, and make successful bids for connection.
(737) 637-4516 View (737) 637-4516

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Who is AEDP therapy for?

Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) is for adults who have experienced emotional pain in the past that, because it has not been adequately addressed and processed, interferes with current functioning. The problems might manifest in a number of different ways, from excessive anger to relationship difficulties to PTSD to eating disorders, poor self-esteem, and depression. They may also be accompanied by physiological symptoms. AEDP helps people accept and digest challenging emotional experiences.

Why do people need AEDP?

People need AEDP as a way to manage distressing emotions—including anger, shame, and guilt—that in some way hamper the ability to function and form satisfying relationships in the present. The therapist-client relationship is believed to provide corrective emotional and relational experiences that facilitate positive changes in brain function, forge pathways for processing traumatic experiences, and allow resolution of emotional pain.

What happens in AEDP therapy?

Once individuals have established a strong bond with the AEDP therapist and the therapist has established a safe and secure environment, clients are encouraged to explore their most painful emotional experiences. They may be asked to pay attention to disquieting body sensations as well as to psychological discomfort. Individuals learn how to process emotions, rather than avoid them. Through the strength of the therapist-client bond, each session is intended to provide a powerful positive experience for individuals, enabling growth.

What problems does AEDP treat?

AEDP is intended to treat the unprocessed emotional pain caused by earlier distressing experiences, which commonly includes behavioral avoidance of current situations and experiences for fear that they will reactivate painful feelings. Emotional pain and avoidant behavior play a role in a wide array of mental health conditions, which is why AEDP is applied to the treatment of a range of disorders including depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship difficulties, and eating disorders.