Emotionally Focused Therapists in Carefree, AZ
I am a personal Empowerment Coach. My purpose & passion is to help you break through and release the blocks that are stopping you from moving forward and living your best life. I am Certified in Life Coaching, Hypnosis, PSYCH-K, and Infinite Possibilities. I am a Reiki Master / Teacher and author, as well. My program utilizes a customized blend of these techniques to foster powerful & lasting change on an innate subconscious level. Sessions focus on self-esteem, prosperity, health/body, emotional well-being, personal power and healing from trauma, with a goal of uncovering needs safely and confidently as you create your change!
I am a personal Empowerment Coach. My purpose & passion is to help you break through and release the blocks that are stopping you from moving forward and living your best life. I am Certified in Life Coaching, Hypnosis, PSYCH-K, and Infinite Possibilities. I am a Reiki Master / Teacher and author, as well. My program utilizes a customized blend of these techniques to foster powerful & lasting change on an innate subconscious level. Sessions focus on self-esteem, prosperity, health/body, emotional well-being, personal power and healing from trauma, with a goal of uncovering needs safely and confidently as you create your change!
In addition to validation, inquiry, and empathy, I utilize a varity of models such as Transactional Analysis (TA), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) to frame the process.
Welcome! I am Dr. Vallery Coats. Most people who contact a therapist are looking for effective, compassionate help for themselves or their relationship. Individuals contact me because they are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, old wounds, career decisions, family estrangments, or unresolved issues. Couples contact me for objective help with communication, intimacy, infidelity, in-laws, money disagreements, or ongoing arguing, I offer useable tools that give you relief pretty quickly and also help you make lasting changes.
In addition to validation, inquiry, and empathy, I utilize a varity of models such as Transactional Analysis (TA), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) to frame the process.
Welcome! I am Dr. Vallery Coats. Most people who contact a therapist are looking for effective, compassionate help for themselves or their relationship. Individuals contact me because they are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, old wounds, career decisions, family estrangments, or unresolved issues. Couples contact me for objective help with communication, intimacy, infidelity, in-laws, money disagreements, or ongoing arguing, I offer useable tools that give you relief pretty quickly and also help you make lasting changes.
Whether you’re navigating a life transition, working through past trauma, or struggling to manage anxiety, relationships, or addictive patterns – therapy is a space where real change can begin. I help teens, adults, couples, and families explore what’s holding them back and build the skills and insight they need to move forward with more clarity and confidence.
Whether you’re navigating a life transition, working through past trauma, or struggling to manage anxiety, relationships, or addictive patterns – therapy is a space where real change can begin. I help teens, adults, couples, and families explore what’s holding them back and build the skills and insight they need to move forward with more clarity and confidence.
Do you have a child who has recently been diagnosed with autism?
Are you a young person who has a diagnosis of autism and struggles with every day life?
Are you curious to know if you may be on the spectrum?
I can help you
By initially providing a full assessment we will identify your own unique challenges, strengths and aspirations and then create a treatment plan.
Goals specific to you will be set and worked on.
These could be as diverse as social stories for younger clients and preparing for challenging situations for older.
Do you have a child who has recently been diagnosed with autism?
Are you a young person who has a diagnosis of autism and struggles with every day life?
Are you curious to know if you may be on the spectrum?
I can help you
By initially providing a full assessment we will identify your own unique challenges, strengths and aspirations and then create a treatment plan.
Goals specific to you will be set and worked on.
These could be as diverse as social stories for younger clients and preparing for challenging situations for older.
My clients achieve practical, reliable tools to overcome anxiety and depression. Many are mothers who value my deep understanding of their unique challenges—shaped by my experience raising a large family. Others come to process the lasting impact of trauma or loss, work through their pain, and rediscover a sense of joy. Having lost both of my parents within four months, I understand the profound cost of love and the depth of grief that follows. This experience has also led me to offer home visits for clients with limited mobility. I’m especially passionate about helping people build strong self-esteem and meaningful life stories.
My clients achieve practical, reliable tools to overcome anxiety and depression. Many are mothers who value my deep understanding of their unique challenges—shaped by my experience raising a large family. Others come to process the lasting impact of trauma or loss, work through their pain, and rediscover a sense of joy. Having lost both of my parents within four months, I understand the profound cost of love and the depth of grief that follows. This experience has also led me to offer home visits for clients with limited mobility. I’m especially passionate about helping people build strong self-esteem and meaningful life stories.
If you’re here, you might be feeling stuck. Maybe you understand where your patterns come from, but that insight hasn’t actually changed the trauma responses, intrusive thoughts, emotional numbness, or coping strategies that don’t feel helpful anymore. That can be exhausting.
I offer therapy that’s compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in helping your nervous system feel safe. We’ll explore the protective patterns that once helped you survive, process difficult experiences at your pace, and create space for reflection.
If you’re here, you might be feeling stuck. Maybe you understand where your patterns come from, but that insight hasn’t actually changed the trauma responses, intrusive thoughts, emotional numbness, or coping strategies that don’t feel helpful anymore. That can be exhausting.
I offer therapy that’s compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in helping your nervous system feel safe. We’ll explore the protective patterns that once helped you survive, process difficult experiences at your pace, and create space for reflection.
My goal is to provide a safe trusting environment to empower & motivate clients to explore issues in their lives that have contributed to the development of maladaptive thinking & behavior patterns. These patterns are often not recognized as problematic and can contribute to making "poor decisions" such as substance abuse, overeating, blaming, relationship problems etc.... By resolving these issues and changing these patterns clients can discover personal growth, happiness & improved satisfaction with their lives.
My goal is to provide a safe trusting environment to empower & motivate clients to explore issues in their lives that have contributed to the development of maladaptive thinking & behavior patterns. These patterns are often not recognized as problematic and can contribute to making "poor decisions" such as substance abuse, overeating, blaming, relationship problems etc.... By resolving these issues and changing these patterns clients can discover personal growth, happiness & improved satisfaction with their lives.
Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Many couples and individuals reach a point where the relationship they want feels out of reach. Trust may have been damaged, communication feels strained, or intimacy has become complicated by past hurts, addiction, or emotional disconnection. I work with clients who are ready to better understand their patterns, rebuild safety in their relationships, and develop healthier ways to connect—with themselves and with their partners. My work focuses on relationships, recovery, and sexual wellness. I specialize in supporting individuals and couples navigating the intersection of addiction recovery, intimacy, and relational healing.
Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Many couples and individuals reach a point where the relationship they want feels out of reach. Trust may have been damaged, communication feels strained, or intimacy has become complicated by past hurts, addiction, or emotional disconnection. I work with clients who are ready to better understand their patterns, rebuild safety in their relationships, and develop healthier ways to connect—with themselves and with their partners. My work focuses on relationships, recovery, and sexual wellness. I specialize in supporting individuals and couples navigating the intersection of addiction recovery, intimacy, and relational healing.
I provide a safe, supportive environment that helps clients connect to and feel their feelings. Sadness, anger, fear, and joy are all okay. The roots of how and what we feel lie in what we experience very early in life, pre and perinatally. I work with clients experientially so that they can get back in touch with their heart/essence/goodness. I work with clients who have lost touch with those things. I work with clients who may have trouble grieving or expressing anger in healthy ways. Clients' answers are inside themselves. When they feel safe enough, they can begin to reconnect to themselves and find their answers.
I provide a safe, supportive environment that helps clients connect to and feel their feelings. Sadness, anger, fear, and joy are all okay. The roots of how and what we feel lie in what we experience very early in life, pre and perinatally. I work with clients experientially so that they can get back in touch with their heart/essence/goodness. I work with clients who have lost touch with those things. I work with clients who may have trouble grieving or expressing anger in healthy ways. Clients' answers are inside themselves. When they feel safe enough, they can begin to reconnect to themselves and find their answers.
More Therapists Nearby
My ideal clients are children, teens, and adults navigating depression, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, behavioral challenges, trauma, or family and peer conflict. They may struggle to identify or express their emotions, and they are seeking a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to be heard and understood. Their goals include building emotional awareness, developing coping strategies, improving relationships, and gaining the confidence to navigate life’s challenges with clarity and resilience.
My ideal clients are children, teens, and adults navigating depression, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, behavioral challenges, trauma, or family and peer conflict. They may struggle to identify or express their emotions, and they are seeking a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to be heard and understood. Their goals include building emotional awareness, developing coping strategies, improving relationships, and gaining the confidence to navigate life’s challenges with clarity and resilience.
My name is Kammie Furman and I am a licensed associate counselor. I have experience working with a gamut of people with a variety of age demographics, gender, sexuality and cultures. I hold three master's degrees in General Psychology, Human Services Counseling, Dobson Center for Parenting and Child/Adolescent, and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My skills are in trauma processing, emotional concerns, coping skills, couple challenges, communication, and anger to name a few.
My name is Kammie Furman and I am a licensed associate counselor. I have experience working with a gamut of people with a variety of age demographics, gender, sexuality and cultures. I hold three master's degrees in General Psychology, Human Services Counseling, Dobson Center for Parenting and Child/Adolescent, and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My skills are in trauma processing, emotional concerns, coping skills, couple challenges, communication, and anger to name a few.
Bonnie A DenDooven
Licensed Professional Counselor, EMDR, CBT, ISTDP, LPC, Brief
1 Endorsed
Peoria, AZ 85382
My clients are thoughtful, high-functioning adults who feel stuck in high functioning anxiety, painful relationship patterns, or unresolved attachment wounds. Many appear capable on the outside but struggle internally with overthinking, emotional suppression, or the lingering effects of childhood emotional neglect. Using Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), I help clients identify and move through the emotional blocks that maintain anxiety and relationship patterns so real, lasting change can happen. If you’ve spent years understanding intellectually, let’s now effect real and lasting change! Each session!
My clients are thoughtful, high-functioning adults who feel stuck in high functioning anxiety, painful relationship patterns, or unresolved attachment wounds. Many appear capable on the outside but struggle internally with overthinking, emotional suppression, or the lingering effects of childhood emotional neglect. Using Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), I help clients identify and move through the emotional blocks that maintain anxiety and relationship patterns so real, lasting change can happen. If you’ve spent years understanding intellectually, let’s now effect real and lasting change! Each session!
There are times when life's challenges become overwhelming and it is hard to cope. This is when we need extra support, someone to talk to, sort things out and learn positive ways of coping. I offer a safe and supportive environment in which to identify and process your needs and move towards resolution. My approach to counseling is client centered, meaning I will meet you where you are and together we will move forward. You are not alone, I am here to help.
There are times when life's challenges become overwhelming and it is hard to cope. This is when we need extra support, someone to talk to, sort things out and learn positive ways of coping. I offer a safe and supportive environment in which to identify and process your needs and move towards resolution. My approach to counseling is client centered, meaning I will meet you where you are and together we will move forward. You are not alone, I am here to help.
My passion is to help you gain the tools and perspective you need to take control of your journey, move toward your goals, and create more security and safety in your relationships. In both our individual lives and in our relationships, it is normal to pass through difficulties, hardships, or setbacks that can often seem overwhelming. There is hope. We can Heal, Restore ourselves from violations of love and trust. We can learn from our challenges and put those challenges to work for us to help us grow!
My passion is to help you gain the tools and perspective you need to take control of your journey, move toward your goals, and create more security and safety in your relationships. In both our individual lives and in our relationships, it is normal to pass through difficulties, hardships, or setbacks that can often seem overwhelming. There is hope. We can Heal, Restore ourselves from violations of love and trust. We can learn from our challenges and put those challenges to work for us to help us grow!
Is your sex life satisfying? Do you enjoy a safe, loving and affirmative connection with your partner, or are you feeling stuck in a relationship that seems to have lost its physical and emotional spark? Perhaps you are wondering how it is that the two of you are living life like roommates instead of romantic lovers. My name is Susan Schneider, and as your sex and relationship therapist, I will come alongside you and share in your unique story, providing a safe place where you will be welcomed with courage, compassion and respect.
Is your sex life satisfying? Do you enjoy a safe, loving and affirmative connection with your partner, or are you feeling stuck in a relationship that seems to have lost its physical and emotional spark? Perhaps you are wondering how it is that the two of you are living life like roommates instead of romantic lovers. My name is Susan Schneider, and as your sex and relationship therapist, I will come alongside you and share in your unique story, providing a safe place where you will be welcomed with courage, compassion and respect.
I am a trauma-informed couples therapist and use evidence-based methods like Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy to address both what’s happening now and the experiences you may be bringing into the relationship without even realizing it.
No matter how many times you have the same argument, you and your partner can’t seem to get through to one another. You care about each other, but these days you can’t talk about anything without it turning into a fight. A comment about chores or finances spirals out of control, and somehow you both end up feeling misunderstood, criticized, and alone. Maybe you’ve already tried couples therapy—maybe more than once—without success. It’s left you both wondering why no amount of talking has changed the cycle you’re stuck in. I believe with the right tools and a willingness to do the work, there’s hope for your relationship to heal.
I am a trauma-informed couples therapist and use evidence-based methods like Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy to address both what’s happening now and the experiences you may be bringing into the relationship without even realizing it.
No matter how many times you have the same argument, you and your partner can’t seem to get through to one another. You care about each other, but these days you can’t talk about anything without it turning into a fight. A comment about chores or finances spirals out of control, and somehow you both end up feeling misunderstood, criticized, and alone. Maybe you’ve already tried couples therapy—maybe more than once—without success. It’s left you both wondering why no amount of talking has changed the cycle you’re stuck in. I believe with the right tools and a willingness to do the work, there’s hope for your relationship to heal.
As humans, we are always changing. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, and couples who are ready to take charge of their own change; those who want to ensure that they are getting closer to the best version of themselves. Too often, we feel that the world has taken control over us, and our story is being written for us. However, I do not believe that this has to be the case; you CAN take back your life, and I am excited to partner with you on that journey!
As humans, we are always changing. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, and couples who are ready to take charge of their own change; those who want to ensure that they are getting closer to the best version of themselves. Too often, we feel that the world has taken control over us, and our story is being written for us. However, I do not believe that this has to be the case; you CAN take back your life, and I am excited to partner with you on that journey!
With over 15 years of clinical experience, I have supported individuals and families navigating complex and deeply challenging life circumstances. My work spans all levels of care, specializing in eating disorders, addiction, trauma, and relational distress. Early in my career, I explored the underlying origins of these struggles. A consistent pattern emerged, revealing the impact of early developmental disruptions and unresolved family wounds. This insight marked a pivotal shift in my approach, moving beyond symptom management to addressing the root causes of pain and fostering lasting, transformative healing.
With over 15 years of clinical experience, I have supported individuals and families navigating complex and deeply challenging life circumstances. My work spans all levels of care, specializing in eating disorders, addiction, trauma, and relational distress. Early in my career, I explored the underlying origins of these struggles. A consistent pattern emerged, revealing the impact of early developmental disruptions and unresolved family wounds. This insight marked a pivotal shift in my approach, moving beyond symptom management to addressing the root causes of pain and fostering lasting, transformative healing.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? I offer a safe, affirming space where you can feel heard and supported during life’s most challenging moments. I specialize in working with youth, and adult individuals navigating complex mental health concerns, neurodivergence, behavioral challenges, substance use, parenting stress, and trauma recovery. I welcome clients from all backgrounds with empathy and respect, and I’m proud to serve as an LGBTQ2S+ affirming clinician. Together we can build clarity, resilience and lasting growth. Please reach out to chat to seek out if I would be the right fit for you or your loved one.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? I offer a safe, affirming space where you can feel heard and supported during life’s most challenging moments. I specialize in working with youth, and adult individuals navigating complex mental health concerns, neurodivergence, behavioral challenges, substance use, parenting stress, and trauma recovery. I welcome clients from all backgrounds with empathy and respect, and I’m proud to serve as an LGBTQ2S+ affirming clinician. Together we can build clarity, resilience and lasting growth. Please reach out to chat to seek out if I would be the right fit for you or your loved one.
I gravitate toward EFT, DBT, Sensate Therapy, and CBT for the majority of clients.
Please see more at my facebook page "Therapy with Sherry"
I gravitate toward EFT, DBT, Sensate Therapy, and CBT for the majority of clients.
Please see more at my facebook page "Therapy with Sherry"
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.