Emotionally Focused Therapists in La Jolla, CA
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Nancy (Locke) Capers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am grounded in Object Relations, Certified in Stepfamily Counseling,
EFT
, Process Therapy Model, Gottman Couples Counseling, as well as a Continuing Education Provider 4428.
Depressed? Anxious? Not quite feeling your best self? When we're having relationship problems, sometimes we just can't untangle them on our own. It's not uncommon to feel inadequate, or like you can't adapt to circumstances. I provide a safe environment for you to examine what's happening in your life. Through insight, behavioral changes, and emotional awareness we will explore your issues. I've been working with individuals and couples for well over 30 years. I specialize in working with stepfamilies/stepparents. Give me a call.

Natalie Davila
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Verified
Verified
My therapeutic approach integrates a strength-based philosophy with
emotionally focused
therapy and mindfulness training.
I help clients mend their broken hearts and calm their overactive minds by joining them in their journey towards deeper self-awareness through kindness and compassion. I whole-heartedly believe in the beauty of each person's unique perspective, and at the same time, gently encourage clients to be mindful of the universal human experiences of love and loss. Thus, providing comfort while helping clients explore issues that are difficult or painful. My creative and empathetic approach can assist clients in breaking a repetitive mindset by allowing them to gain new perspective through fresh insights, support and empowerment.
Waitlist for new clients

Katie Erreca
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I am certified in
Emotionally Focused
Therapy (
EFT
)- an evidence-based approach, grounded in attachment, and known to be the the most effective couple therapy.
The decision to seek therapy takes courage. I believe therapy is most helpful when done in an accepting and comfortable environment. I work collaboratively with you to assist you in attaining your personal goals, explore avenues for growth, and achieve emotional well-being. I understand that every individual and couple is unique and I approach treatment with this in mind. I know that each client enters therapy with specific strengths and I do my best to help you pull from those strengths. My approach to therapy can be described as compassionate, active, warm, and gently challenging.

Bryson Greaves
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My practice centers around
Emotionally Focused
Therapy and Attachment informed therapies to help individuals, couples, and families address the core communication patterns that leave them feeling stuck and disconnected.
Interpersonal relationships are powerful contributors to our overall health. Our intimate partner relationships, family relationships, work or peer relationships tend to affect us in meaningful ways. When our relational lives are strong and connected we feel satisfied, empowered, hopeful, and more confident. When our relational lives are hurting, we feel anxious, sad, pained, frustrated, and left not knowing what to do to improve it. I work with my clients to address the heart of their stressors working toward tangible results with lasting effects. I work collaboratively & passionately to create a safe, responsive, and supportive environment to address your needs.

Chris Bucky Bateman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, 106150
Verified
Verified
I have advanced training in
Emotionally Focused
Couples Therapy as well as other modes of therapy.
I help couples connect. I specialize in helping couples feeling disconnected from each other; communicate better, heal from injuries to the relationship or simply start out right in their marriages. I provide a safe structure where couples can share openly, understand why they argue and begin breaking the negative cycle they get stuck in during arguments. Finding a pathway to stay connected as a couple can change your relationship.

Crystal Carson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have advanced training in Terry Real's Relational Life Therapy, Sue Johnson's
Emotionally Focused
Therapy & Ellyn Bader's Developmental Model, which offer clients a safe & effective place to learn to co-regulate, communicate effectively, & understand themselves and one another better.
I guide individuals & couples toward more clarity & calm using experiential, body based, relational psychotherapy that is both trauma informed & grounded in attachment theory. From grief to anxiety to existential questions, I collaborate with & support my clients in the creative process of developing thriving relationships & more meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Aimee Vadnais
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have advanced couples training in
Emotionally Focused
Therapy (
EFT
), certificates in Levels 1-3 of Gottman Method Couples Therapy, EMDR, and PREPARE ENRICH.
Stop and envision what your best self, relationship, job, life look like. Are you currently where you want to be? If not, what is standing in your way? Is it fear? Lack of time? Feel stuck? Don’t know where to start? Change can be hard and scary. But better days are ahead and I want to help you get there. You are not alone on this journey. If you are ready to get started in LIVING the life you envision for yourself, let’s get started. Call me today for a free consultation.

Caldwell-Clark Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, AMFT, APC
Verified
Verified
LOW-COST TELEHEALTH AND IN-PERSON COUNSELING AVAILABLE! We have taken the necessary COVID precautions and have a team of compassionate and skilled associates ready to provide high-quality, affordable services to inform, improve, restore, and strengthen both the individual sense of self, and human relationships. Our focus includes, but is not limited to: Couples, Families, Parenting, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Problems, Grief and Hospice, High Conflict Relationships, and Behavior Problems. Our counselors are trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,
Emotionally Focused
Therapy, Trauma Therapy (EMDR), and more.

Dr. Jodi Stanley
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I utilize the highly effective methods of
Emotionally Focused
Therapy (
EFT
) and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP).
I am genuinely passionate about supporting people through stressful life experiences to live healthier, happier lives. I help couples and families overcome disconnection to rebuild and strengthen their closeness. I also specialize in treating individuals, including, children, adolescents, and adults, who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem. I work collaboratively with clients to enhance quality of life by combining insight, emotional exploration, and direction. I provide neutral support, guidance, and relief to develop healthy ways of coping, to expand inner growth, and to restore relational bonds.

Sara Vicendese & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I also completed an externship in
Emotionally Focused
Couple Therapy.
Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety or depression? Is your mood affecting your relationships or career? Sometimes life's challenges become difficult to overcome alone. I offer free phone consultations to see if my practice might be the right fit for your needs. I have diverse training and experience working with adults, adolescents, couples and families. While there are no guarantees of what you will experience, therapy has shown significant benefits for most people who go through it. And being here, on this site, is an important first step.

Dr. Regina Bordieri
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience helping couples & families cope with life transitions & heal past relationship injuries. I use
Emotionally Focused
Therapy (
EFT
) to help couples escape negative cycles, reduce conflict & reconnect - research consistently shows 90% report significant improvements. I also offer short-term, skills-based relationship coaching, premarital counseling, and relationship enhancement programs, discernment counseling for couples considering divorce, & therapy for couples coping with a bipolar diagnosis. I offer flexible scheduling options including Sat & Sun every weekend & online schedule to self-book appointments.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I have advanced training in
Emotionally Focused
Therapy (
EFT
) and spent two years at the Training and Research Institute for
EFT
in California.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by work, relationships, or health issues? Perhaps it feels impossible to keep up with the daily demands of life, and you're not sure where to turn. My name is Lauren Baldwin and I graduated with an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from the California School of Professional Psychology, AIU - San Diego. I work with individuals and couples from a systemic, attachment-based approach and more specifically,
Emotionally Focused
Therapy (
EFT
). I specialize in women's health/sexual health/chronic health issues, highly sensitive people (HSP) and empaths.

Marc Sherman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Marc has received training in
Emotionally Focused
Therapy (
EFT
) and in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Do you want someone to hear you...really listen to you? Someone who meets you on your life journey and provides an empathetic environment with understanding and free from judgement?

Julia Kamp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Gottman’s Couples Therapy,
Emotionally Focused
Couples Therapy (
EFT
), and Century Anger Management.
Ready to begin your journey of self-discovery and healing? Are you tired of emotionally suffering or staying stuck in old patterns? Now more than ever, you may be feeling the ups and downs of stress, anxiety, uncertainty and a sense of loss of control. I am here to help you through this challenging time by providing support and building skills through tele-mental health services. I have over 10 years of experience with both military and civilians working with individuals, couples, families, and children struggling with trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, relationship stress, parenting issues, anger management, and much more.

Affirming Therapy Center
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
And we all have additional and continuing education in Sexual Health and in
Emotionally Focused
Therapy for relationships.
The core value of Affirming Therapy Center (ATC) is in our name. “Affirming” is both the nature and the goal of ATC’s work as a dedicated resource supporting Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) in California. This core value is embodied by providing you with professional, open-minded care in a space that acknowledges and celebrates your unique personhood and distinct challenges. You are welcome and valued here.

M'lissa Trent
Psychologist, M'Lissa Trent, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use an integrative, systemic approach to treatment and utilize techniques from a variety of theories including: relational therapy,
Emotionally focused
therapy, Imago therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral therapy & EMDR.
Therapy is a wonderful collaborative relationship that can help you to identify and clarify internal conflicts and struggles, help access and find solutions to current challenging situations and lead you to a more positive state of mind and sense of well being. My passion is to work with individuals and couples through life transitions, relationship issues and to help you create your best life that is aligned with your truest self. I also work with past and current life traumas and losses and am a certified EMDR therapist.

Nahied Rahimi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My go-to interventions are Narrative Family Therapy,
Emotionally Focused
Therapy & Mindfulness Based.
Do you struggle within your relationships- whether they are intimate or social? Are you divorced or grieving a relationship and feel overwhelmed by the experience? I support individuals and couples navigate all of their critical relationships and the challenges that come up within them. I support my clients in better understanding why they are facing such challenges, and support them in moving forward and healing.

Enrique I. Gracian
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Enrique I. Gracian joined Therapy Lab in early 2020 while completing his Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the UCLA Semel Institute. Therapy Lab clients and the team appreciate the compassion, intellect, and sense of humor that Dr. Gracian brings to his sessions. With his additional expertise in neuroscience—the human brain, Dr. Gracian brings that special insight into his work with clients. He specializes in all Therapy Lab plans and treatments, including the Unified Protocol, CBT for Insomnia, CBT for IBS, DBT-based interpersonal and emotion regulation, positive psychology, VR-enhanced exposure therapy, and crisis response.

Hsuehmei Price
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
You are here because you would like someone to help you be happier and healthier. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience. My experiences include being an active duty Navy psychologist, working for the Department of the Navy and County of Riverside, and being in private practice. During my career, I have worked with a diverse client population, both military and civilian, on a wide range of issues, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, relationship issues, acculturation, health issues, and weight management.

Dr. Julie Manoogian
Psychologist, PsyD, MSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in individual and couples psychotherapy. I have over 18 years of experience in the mental health field and I have worked in multiple settings, including college counseling centers, an inpatient residential treatment facility, and private practice. I am particularly interested in the treatment of relationship challenges, emotion regulation, anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma. I specialize in working with marginalized populations and welcome all genders. Please visit Lajollapsychologists.com for more information.
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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.