Emotionally Focused Therapists in Fair Oaks, CA
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Leslie Davis, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I not only trained in, but am certified as an
Emotionally Focused
Couples Therapist. I've helped people find solutions to their lack of connection and happiness for more than 26 years. I walk alongside my clients to help them understand and change old patterns that keep them stuck. I am trained in EMDR and
EFT
(tapping), as well as Internal Family Systems. These techniques help empower you to cope in an often "triggering" world. When you feel empowered, you are more effective in your life. And who doesn't want to feel effective?
Lindsay Eccles
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am also in process of becoming certified in
Emotionally Focused
Therapy for couples.
Are you feeling stuck in life and aren't sure how to move forward? Is your past causing issues with your current relationships? Have you been in denial about your mental health and are finally ready to address it? Have you already tried several things that don't seem to work or don't seem to help long term? I'm ready to help you figure out what has you stuck, how to move forward, and to assist you in living life according to according to your core values.
Waitlist for new clients
Karen Juliet Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Emotionally Focused
Focused Therapy to help individuals heal from attachment wounds, identify relationship cycles and connect more deeply.
We all experience struggles in life with its unpredictable twists and turns. You are making a huge step in obtaining support to begin a journey of healing and growing. My goal is to provide a nurturing environment, empathetic and caring where clients feel safe to explore their lives. Over ten years experience with therapy focus on interpersonal distresses such as anxiety, depression, breaking negative cycles, healing of emotional wounds, trauma, grief/loss, repairing and improving relationships. I focus on individuals, men, women, young adults, teens and children. All cultural backgrounds. Located in the Fair Oaks Village.
Virginia Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Over the past five years, I have undergone significant training in
Emotionally Focused
Couple Therapy (EFCT) and currently am undergoing supervision for credentialing.
We learn how to cope with life's inevitable stresses--and how to manage relationship differences-- in our early attachment environments. Usually, our developed capacities are equal to the challenges encountered. However, at times in our lives, we may face challenges that benefit from therapeutic support. At these times I can offer a skilled, warm, emotionally safe environment in which self-understanding can be deepened and healing can occur. Through our work together, a new "lens" can develop which allows clients to gain understanding and acceptance of their human needs, entitlements and healthy vulnerability.
Karen Michelle Fagerstrom
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I use techniques from
Emotionally Focused
Therapy (
EFT
) and The Gottman Method with couples.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing individual therapy to teenagers and adults. My office is in Fair Oaks, CA. I help people in their desire to close the gap between where they are right now and where they want to be in the future. I am passionate about helping people create a life that brings them peace and joy. I use a strength based, collaborative approach and evidence-based interventions to aid you on your journey of self-discovery, helping you take charge of the direction and quality of your life.
Joshua Mcleod Crocker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
In couples work, I use evidence-based concepts from The Gottman Method and
EFT
to provide tools to improve relating in concrete ways.
Supervising LMFT and LPC Resident Counselors. (JoshuaCrocker.com) Specializing in Couples Counseling and youth/young adults, my commitment is to provide a non-judgmental atmosphere where we face hard issues to grow and find more peace in your life. Leaving shame at the door, we dig into what is keeping you "stuck" and find practical tools to move forward. The therapist-client relationship gives one freedom, maybe beyond any other setting, to be fully open, honest and press forward.
Jessie Ott
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have immediate openings for both in-office and telehealth sessions. H.E.R.O.E.S. Therapy (Helping Each-other Recognize Our Extraordinary Selves) offers a fun & creative way to explore mental health through popular culture, and gain skills needed to fight the villians and monsters that haunt all of us. If you identify as a nerd, geek, introvert, outcast, weirdo, etc., I am here for you. We'll discuss favorite characters from books, movies, shows, video games, & social media. We will play alongside each other and use real-world moments to gain insight into behavior, emotions, sensations, & thoughts.
Janet Greenwood
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, RN, MFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with couples wanting to recover from a crisis. I offer over 30 years experience as a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, PhD, RN, Licensed marriage therapist. You can select either our 10 Hour Couples Program or the 5 hour private Intensive Couples Session. Prevent unnecessary divorce; change begins the first session. Increase emotional and physical intimacy and fall back in love with your partner.
Community Counseling Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Our ideal client appreciates investing in the counseling process and knows its benefits. They value ongoing learning and personal growth. They understand a relationship with self, God and others is foundational to functioning well and handling the challenges of life. Our ideal client agrees to invest their trust in us (because we are trustworthy) and will dive deep to grow and be transformed into the best version of themselves. They know that whether they are ideal or not, they are also broken as human beings and are fully loved and appreciated in the midst of however they are!
Deborah Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Do you have an inner critic that's leading you to question yourself and your worth? Do you feel disconnected and misunderstood by your partner? Do you feel frustrated with your kid/teenager and wish you had a better relationship? Then you are in the right place. I help women, couples and parents who are feeling disconnected or struggling to feel connected in their relationships, connected to themselves, and more fulfilled in their lives. In our work together, we'll focus on helping you quiet your inner critic, identify what you want and express what you need, and ultimately embrace your authentic self.
Relationship Therapy Center - In person openings
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
You looking for a better relationship with your spouse. You need help connecting, communicating and growing closer. There been a betrayal of trust. We help both partners feel heard, understood, and get to the underlying emotions and needs that aren't being met so they can have exceptional relationships. If you have experienced infidelity, are divorcing, need co parenting help we can help. Come in together or by yourself - it can make a difference either way. Decrease the disagreements and resentments and build and increase the love and passion. Don't wait until it's too late. Therapists are trained Gottman Method.
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Kristen Crichton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
You are making a huge step in reaching out for help right now! I understand how overwhelming it can be choosing the right therapist for you. My hope is that in choosing to work with me, you will find a safe and supportive environment where you can work through some of life's toughest issues. I feel confident that I can give you the tools you need to get through this trial. I have been successfully helping individuals, couples and families get un-stuck for over a decade. I hope you will give me the chance to help you too!
Iris Pachler
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I understand how complicated life can become, leading to such challenges as divorce, struggles raising children, blended families, difficult relationships, trauma, and loss. The ways you have adapted to those challenges may no longer work for you and we can discover new strengths and interactional patterns that can make life easier and simpler. I have helped individuals deal with anxiety and depression, and move through times of loss and trauma. I approach people with authenticity, honesty and openness.
Suzanne Teare
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW, E-RYT
Verified
Verified
Are you seeking more connection within yourself and in your relationships, but you are often feeling disconnected and confused about what’s going wrong? Perhaps you struggle to feel secure with your partner or in your friendships and you experience feelings of hopelessness or worry that make daily life a struggle. Peace may seem far away, but it is possible to reconnect, and for those of us who have never known safe, authentic connection, it is possible to connect for the very first time.
Angelina Rey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I enjoy working with couples and families via telehealth to improve communication, rebuild trust, connection and intimacy while decreasing conflict, working toward compromise, and mutually feeling heard and understood. I work with couples and individuals to teach communication and conflict resolution skills, coping skills to manage stress, anxiety, and depression. I particularly enjoy working with individuals who are ready to understand and change their relationship patterns and/or wanting to heal through past relationship trauma.
Kyleiann O'Connor
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Verified
My ideal client is someone who is willing to be vulnerable and transparent. Someone who knows what it is to struggle but also wants to improve their life. I have 15 years experience as a Registered Nurse working with babies, children, and adults. Life is hard, but there is beauty if we seek it earnestly.
Not accepting new clients
Karmen Fluker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I believe that obstacles in the journey of life are opportunities for learning and growth. My goal is to help facilitate the process of self discovery and understanding in order to promote healing and change. Often times, many of the challenges we face can be relational, and it is through mutual exploration that we can begin to foster growth within a relationship. Whether working with a couple or individual, I take a client centered approach through active listening and curiosity to foster insight that is tailored to help each client safely and authentically explore their world, build resilience, and adapt to life’s challenges.
Tina Glishich
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I provide safe, accepting, and mindful environment as well as culturally sensitive services for children, adults, and families who are experiencing difficulties with emotional stress such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, behavioral issues such as ADHD, defiant, and oppositional behaviors, culture-related stress such as immigration and issues regarding identity including gender variant clients. I love helping couples and use Emotionally Focus Therapy in addition to CBT techniques.
Whole Wellness Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Things look pretty good from the other side of the street. Most see you as “having it altogether.” After all, you’re the driven, reliable one everyone turns to. But underneath, you feel disconnected, numb and alone. Sure, you can pull it together when you need to, and the drugs and alcohol help, but you know this cycle can’t last. To top it all off, you feel guilty you can’t be everything, to everyone, all the time. You know it’s time to make a change.
Carmelina Mule'
Psychologist, PsyD, MSW
Verified
Verified
I work with adolescents, families and adults struggling with a variety of emotional, psychological and behavioral issues. I provide both therapy and assessment in my practice. I focus on symptom management and reduction, coping skills, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, healthy living practices, and interpersonal relationships/effectiveness. I use different approaches to help clients work through individual and interpersonal difficulties and believe strongly in the concepts of self determination and self actualization. I also provide divorce mediation services.
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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.