Emotionally Focused Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
How would it be if you had trust in yourself to live fully and courageously? Difficult life experiences have promoted protective parts of you which have helped you survive and even succeed in important ways, but they now keep your life limited and unfulfilling. These survival mechanisms can manifest as depression, anxiety, workaholism, avoidance, emotional blockages, sleep challenges, and other unsustainable patterns. I offer an invitation for change and transformation. Through our collaboration, you can heal and resolve past experiences so that you can move forward from a place of wholeness, connectedness, and vitality.
How would it be if you had trust in yourself to live fully and courageously? Difficult life experiences have promoted protective parts of you which have helped you survive and even succeed in important ways, but they now keep your life limited and unfulfilling. These survival mechanisms can manifest as depression, anxiety, workaholism, avoidance, emotional blockages, sleep challenges, and other unsustainable patterns. I offer an invitation for change and transformation. Through our collaboration, you can heal and resolve past experiences so that you can move forward from a place of wholeness, connectedness, and vitality.
Day in and day out, we’re bombarded with messages about how we should be, and many of us find ourselves constantly trying to fit a mold. I create a space of reprieve from the pressures of everyday life – a space where you can relax and be your truest self without fear of judgment. I believe strongly in the power of honest connection to heal the wounds of self-doubt and self-criticism. My priority is to create a space that is inclusive, safe and above all YOURS. I am not here “heal,” but to work alongside you while you grow.
Day in and day out, we’re bombarded with messages about how we should be, and many of us find ourselves constantly trying to fit a mold. I create a space of reprieve from the pressures of everyday life – a space where you can relax and be your truest self without fear of judgment. I believe strongly in the power of honest connection to heal the wounds of self-doubt and self-criticism. My priority is to create a space that is inclusive, safe and above all YOURS. I am not here “heal,” but to work alongside you while you grow.
It is continually inspiring to be part of the collaborative exploration of how we think, feel, function, and experience the world around us which occurs in therapy. In my work with clients and in my own therapy, I’ve seen how a relationship with an empathic professional can be critical in developing self-understanding and making practical, positive changes. My goal is to create a warm and nonjudgmental space where you can feel comfortable and safe, while also providing honest and direct feedback to support your growth.
It is continually inspiring to be part of the collaborative exploration of how we think, feel, function, and experience the world around us which occurs in therapy. In my work with clients and in my own therapy, I’ve seen how a relationship with an empathic professional can be critical in developing self-understanding and making practical, positive changes. My goal is to create a warm and nonjudgmental space where you can feel comfortable and safe, while also providing honest and direct feedback to support your growth.
In my work with couples, I utilize Psychodynamic therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy in order to foster attunement and connection.
My practice is grounded in the belief that greater insight into our emotions, thoughts, and motivations can bring us closer to our highest selves. I provide a judgment-free space where clients can build self-compassion and feel that their voices are heard. I work with a wide range of clients, but my specialties include perfectionism, difficulty establishing identity and purpose, coping with effects of systemic oppression and discrimination, life transitions, and relationship conflict.
In my work with couples, I utilize Psychodynamic therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy in order to foster attunement and connection.
My practice is grounded in the belief that greater insight into our emotions, thoughts, and motivations can bring us closer to our highest selves. I provide a judgment-free space where clients can build self-compassion and feel that their voices are heard. I work with a wide range of clients, but my specialties include perfectionism, difficulty establishing identity and purpose, coping with effects of systemic oppression and discrimination, life transitions, and relationship conflict.
Welcome! I am a licensed psychotherapist in Los Angeles, Ca, and I specialize in working with millennials, professionals, parents, and couples. We can work together on resolving relationship conflicts, coping with feelings of being overwhelmed at work and home, breaking free from unproductive patterns, overcoming parenting challenges, and finding more joy and purpose in life. When you join me in therapy, we will develop a therapy plan, that will introduce you to new strategies, targeted at meeting your specific goals.
Welcome! I am a licensed psychotherapist in Los Angeles, Ca, and I specialize in working with millennials, professionals, parents, and couples. We can work together on resolving relationship conflicts, coping with feelings of being overwhelmed at work and home, breaking free from unproductive patterns, overcoming parenting challenges, and finding more joy and purpose in life. When you join me in therapy, we will develop a therapy plan, that will introduce you to new strategies, targeted at meeting your specific goals.
I’m trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy and believe in the power of emotions.
Hello! I am truly grateful you’re here considering me as your therapist. I’ve struggled in my own relationships, and alongside my professional training and clinical work, this has shaped my passion for working with couples and relationship-related issues. I work with adult clients who are experiencing emotional disconnection from a partner, depression, anxiety, unhealthy relationship patterns, low self-esteem, and unresolved trauma. Many of my clients come to me during times of transition, such as a breakup, divorce, or identity crisis. Others struggle with impostor syndrome, overwhelming guilt or shame, and intimacy issues.
I’m trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy and believe in the power of emotions.
Hello! I am truly grateful you’re here considering me as your therapist. I’ve struggled in my own relationships, and alongside my professional training and clinical work, this has shaped my passion for working with couples and relationship-related issues. I work with adult clients who are experiencing emotional disconnection from a partner, depression, anxiety, unhealthy relationship patterns, low self-esteem, and unresolved trauma. Many of my clients come to me during times of transition, such as a breakup, divorce, or identity crisis. Others struggle with impostor syndrome, overwhelming guilt or shame, and intimacy issues.
It's not supposed to feel this bad and you want things to change. Things aren't working, or if they are it's...just barely. No matter how depressed, discouraged, disconnected, anxious, or confused you might feel right now let's get into it to help you heal yourself and grow into a life that feels right. I help you discover and strengthen your ability to tune into the real you to live more authentically and have richer, deeper relationships. I see athletes, overachievers, a lot of adult men and women, and smart/sensitive types of all kinds; also ambitious couples & families who want to build better relationships together.
It's not supposed to feel this bad and you want things to change. Things aren't working, or if they are it's...just barely. No matter how depressed, discouraged, disconnected, anxious, or confused you might feel right now let's get into it to help you heal yourself and grow into a life that feels right. I help you discover and strengthen your ability to tune into the real you to live more authentically and have richer, deeper relationships. I see athletes, overachievers, a lot of adult men and women, and smart/sensitive types of all kinds; also ambitious couples & families who want to build better relationships together.
I bring solution-focused training, EFT, CBT and DBT experience and narrative therapy training to my clients.
Though it seems that there is no single answer, through communication and self-reflection, we can increase our strength, resilience, and hope. As an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, I am eager to help you on your personal journeys toward health and happiness, walking alongside you as you find your rhythm. With virtual access, we can create a collaborative space, where trust and safety are clear, where support is abundant and true happiness is attainable. I believe we can meet the continuing challenges we face, together, with purpose and confidence.
I bring solution-focused training, EFT, CBT and DBT experience and narrative therapy training to my clients.
Though it seems that there is no single answer, through communication and self-reflection, we can increase our strength, resilience, and hope. As an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, I am eager to help you on your personal journeys toward health and happiness, walking alongside you as you find your rhythm. With virtual access, we can create a collaborative space, where trust and safety are clear, where support is abundant and true happiness is attainable. I believe we can meet the continuing challenges we face, together, with purpose and confidence.
I'm a Certified Focusing-Oriented Therapist through The Focusing Institute, a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist, and I've trained extensively in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Some of the hardest losses never get a funeral. A breakup. A divorce. A pet who was family. A grown child grown distant. When a bond comes apart, the attachment underneath it doesn't — and your body keeps reaching for someone who's no longer there. That grief deserves to be taken as seriously as you feel it. I work with people right there. This is attachment-based, felt-sense grief therapy: we meet the loss where it actually lives — in the body, before it has words.
I'm a Certified Focusing-Oriented Therapist through The Focusing Institute, a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist, and I've trained extensively in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Some of the hardest losses never get a funeral. A breakup. A divorce. A pet who was family. A grown child grown distant. When a bond comes apart, the attachment underneath it doesn't — and your body keeps reaching for someone who's no longer there. That grief deserves to be taken as seriously as you feel it. I work with people right there. This is attachment-based, felt-sense grief therapy: we meet the loss where it actually lives — in the body, before it has words.
I am a Psychologist who works with adults and couples experiencing a range of issues including relationship dynamics, self-esteem, life transitions, loss, perinatal mood and parenting, high functioning individuals with career issues or creative blocks, health issues, depression, and anxiety. I also have specialized training working with relational trauma, sexual trauma, disordered eating and substance use. If my full fee is not affordable, let me know and we can work out a rate based on your income (sliding scale rate).
I am a Psychologist who works with adults and couples experiencing a range of issues including relationship dynamics, self-esteem, life transitions, loss, perinatal mood and parenting, high functioning individuals with career issues or creative blocks, health issues, depression, and anxiety. I also have specialized training working with relational trauma, sexual trauma, disordered eating and substance use. If my full fee is not affordable, let me know and we can work out a rate based on your income (sliding scale rate).
Do you feel like you're doing well in some parts of your life, while others feel stuck or out of reach? So many of us fall into patterns of putting others first, struggling to say no, and making decisions without honoring what we truly want. Over time, these patterns can leave us feeling drained, unseen, or disconnected from who we really are. The good news is that these things can change.
Do you feel like you're doing well in some parts of your life, while others feel stuck or out of reach? So many of us fall into patterns of putting others first, struggling to say no, and making decisions without honoring what we truly want. Over time, these patterns can leave us feeling drained, unseen, or disconnected from who we really are. The good news is that these things can change.
My clients often struggle with obsessive food thoughts, rigid food behaviors and negative body image. Their eating disorder or food struggle has stolen their brain space, relationships, confidence and ability to function. I know how this feels. You are left physically exhausted, stuck in your self-loathing thoughts and defeated. I spent the last 10+ years specializing in eating disorders and supporting/educating family members because I believe no one should have to feel this way. Whether this is your first stop or you've been in treatment, one thing I know for sure, we are not meant to do this alone.
My clients often struggle with obsessive food thoughts, rigid food behaviors and negative body image. Their eating disorder or food struggle has stolen their brain space, relationships, confidence and ability to function. I know how this feels. You are left physically exhausted, stuck in your self-loathing thoughts and defeated. I spent the last 10+ years specializing in eating disorders and supporting/educating family members because I believe no one should have to feel this way. Whether this is your first stop or you've been in treatment, one thing I know for sure, we are not meant to do this alone.
I specialize in working with preteens, teens, young adults, adult individuals and couples. Many of the feelings, wishes, and concerns that motivate our thinking and behavior are housed in the furthest corners of the psyche, away from awareness. It is no wonder that changing long-standing patterns, even if we know how beneficial this change can be, presents a challenge. As a therapist, I help explore the origin and function of the rigid internal mechanisms that inhibit personal growth. Together, we will uncover past experiences and hidden motivations, trace their impact on the present, and explore ways to move beyond the limitations.
I specialize in working with preteens, teens, young adults, adult individuals and couples. Many of the feelings, wishes, and concerns that motivate our thinking and behavior are housed in the furthest corners of the psyche, away from awareness. It is no wonder that changing long-standing patterns, even if we know how beneficial this change can be, presents a challenge. As a therapist, I help explore the origin and function of the rigid internal mechanisms that inhibit personal growth. Together, we will uncover past experiences and hidden motivations, trace their impact on the present, and explore ways to move beyond the limitations.
Hello, my name is Priscilla Altuve. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering telehealth services in California. My personal approach is to meet you where you are and take all parts of your life into consideration. This includes your mental, emotional, and physical experiences to help you identify ways to develop a healthier relationship with yourself and others.
Hello, my name is Priscilla Altuve. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering telehealth services in California. My personal approach is to meet you where you are and take all parts of your life into consideration. This includes your mental, emotional, and physical experiences to help you identify ways to develop a healthier relationship with yourself and others.
I work with adults, adolescents, and couples who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or out of sync with themselves. Many of my clients are thoughtful, sensitive, and high-functioning on the outside, yet feel internally burdened or caught in painful, repeating patterns. I often work with artists, creatives, and individuals navigating identity shifts, relationship challenges, postpartum transitions, anxiety, trauma, and periods of profound personal change.
I work with adults, adolescents, and couples who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or out of sync with themselves. Many of my clients are thoughtful, sensitive, and high-functioning on the outside, yet feel internally burdened or caught in painful, repeating patterns. I often work with artists, creatives, and individuals navigating identity shifts, relationship challenges, postpartum transitions, anxiety, trauma, and periods of profound personal change.
Clients that have had therapy or indulge in self help practices are great clients. Building self esteem, dealing with addiction issues, couples and family issues, single/ dating issues and mood disorders are areas i have worked in for many years. Additionally, i work with families and individuals dealing with autism. I prefer clients that are looking for interactive therapy with the therapist and are open to homework which helps embed what is being learned.
Clients that have had therapy or indulge in self help practices are great clients. Building self esteem, dealing with addiction issues, couples and family issues, single/ dating issues and mood disorders are areas i have worked in for many years. Additionally, i work with families and individuals dealing with autism. I prefer clients that are looking for interactive therapy with the therapist and are open to homework which helps embed what is being learned.
I integrate components of well-established couple's therapy treatments including Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) for couples, and "The Gottman Method
If you've been experiencing increased stress or anxiety, and need support, you've come to the right place. I use evidence-based techniques, to help my clients use and build upon their strengths to improve their coping. My specialties include anxiety, OCD, PTSD, depression, chronic pain, grief, life changes/transitions, insomnia, and stress for high performers. I also enjoy working with couples in order to foster communication and enhance relationship satisfaction. Additionally, I have training in neuropsychology and work with older adults and families coping with cognitive changes and dementia.
I integrate components of well-established couple's therapy treatments including Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) for couples, and "The Gottman Method
If you've been experiencing increased stress or anxiety, and need support, you've come to the right place. I use evidence-based techniques, to help my clients use and build upon their strengths to improve their coping. My specialties include anxiety, OCD, PTSD, depression, chronic pain, grief, life changes/transitions, insomnia, and stress for high performers. I also enjoy working with couples in order to foster communication and enhance relationship satisfaction. Additionally, I have training in neuropsychology and work with older adults and families coping with cognitive changes and dementia.
My approach to therapy is to meet my clients where they are. Depression, Stress, Anxiety. Navigating through life transitions can be challenging. Nobody wants to face these challenges alone. Having support can help you to weather the storm and regain the strength that you need to not only survive, but THRIVE. Therapy was once a taboo subject, but today your ability to recognize that you need support is applauded! Welcome to the pathway of becoming the best version of you as well as gaining the necessary coping skills to navigate life's challenges.
My approach to therapy is to meet my clients where they are. Depression, Stress, Anxiety. Navigating through life transitions can be challenging. Nobody wants to face these challenges alone. Having support can help you to weather the storm and regain the strength that you need to not only survive, but THRIVE. Therapy was once a taboo subject, but today your ability to recognize that you need support is applauded! Welcome to the pathway of becoming the best version of you as well as gaining the necessary coping skills to navigate life's challenges.
I have advanced training in both working with couples via Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) and in trauma.
You love your partner deeply, but somewhere along the way you lost the ease you once had.
Maybe there’s a past resentment, letdown or betrayal in your relationship. Or perhaps there’s no one thing- you’ve just found yourselves struggling to resolve conflict many times over, eventually creating a self-reinforcing cycle of disconnection, loneliness and feeling like you’re “walking on eggshells”.
You’ve become so entrenched in these patterns that you don’t know how to talk to one another anymore. You’ve tried, but no matter what you say, you both end up feeling dismissed, enough, or like you can never get it right.
I have advanced training in both working with couples via Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) and in trauma.
You love your partner deeply, but somewhere along the way you lost the ease you once had.
Maybe there’s a past resentment, letdown or betrayal in your relationship. Or perhaps there’s no one thing- you’ve just found yourselves struggling to resolve conflict many times over, eventually creating a self-reinforcing cycle of disconnection, loneliness and feeling like you’re “walking on eggshells”.
You’ve become so entrenched in these patterns that you don’t know how to talk to one another anymore. You’ve tried, but no matter what you say, you both end up feeling dismissed, enough, or like you can never get it right.
Whether you’re looking for individual, couple, or work counseling, I can facilitate a safe space for you to find clarity and address your concerns. My goal is to provide you with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to help you connect to your inner strengths. I have been working as a psychotherapist since 2005 and have accumulated a great deal of experience. I have treated clients who have suffered from depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, loss, performance anxiety, and self-esteem, as well as those who have difficulty dealing with significant life changes.
Whether you’re looking for individual, couple, or work counseling, I can facilitate a safe space for you to find clarity and address your concerns. My goal is to provide you with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to help you connect to your inner strengths. I have been working as a psychotherapist since 2005 and have accumulated a great deal of experience. I have treated clients who have suffered from depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, loss, performance anxiety, and self-esteem, as well as those who have difficulty dealing with significant life changes.
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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.