Emotionally Focused Therapists in Fort Collins, CO

Colorado Center for Couples and Families
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80524
OFFICES IN DENVER AND FORT COLLINS. From couples wanting a better connection, to those trying to overcome infidelity and other relationship injuries, I will, in a non-judgemental compassionate manner, help you learn a more authentic way of communicating that can result in increased intimacy and stronger bonds that continue improving well beyond the end of therapy. My method of couples treatment is
Emotionally Focused
Therapy (
EFT
). A short term structured approach,
EFT
is extensively researched with studies showing 70% to 75% of couples move from distress to recovery, often accompanied by decreased symptoms of other mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
OFFICES IN DENVER AND FORT COLLINS. From couples wanting a better connection, to those trying to overcome infidelity and other relationship injuries, I will, in a non-judgemental compassionate manner, help you learn a more authentic way of communicating that can result in increased intimacy and stronger bonds that continue improving well beyond the end of therapy. My method of couples treatment is
Emotionally Focused
Therapy (
EFT
). A short term structured approach,
EFT
is extensively researched with studies showing 70% to 75% of couples move from distress to recovery, often accompanied by decreased symptoms of other mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

Varsha Swamy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80526 (Online Only)
Trained in Gottman, PACT and
EFT
modalities, I approach couples from the perspective that our romantic partners have the unique ability to make or break our nervous systems in a way that no other person can.
I genuinely believe that no matter what you’ve gone through, you have immense potential to thrive. Through our sessions, I help clients identify the parts of themselves that have mastered the art of distraction, denial and destruction. However insight into an issue is only one part of the process. I partner with my clients to empower them with the tools they need to challenge unwanted patterns, to overcome dips in confidence and to show up as their most authentic selves in every space and relationship they occupy.
Trained in Gottman, PACT and
EFT
modalities, I approach couples from the perspective that our romantic partners have the unique ability to make or break our nervous systems in a way that no other person can.
I genuinely believe that no matter what you’ve gone through, you have immense potential to thrive. Through our sessions, I help clients identify the parts of themselves that have mastered the art of distraction, denial and destruction. However insight into an issue is only one part of the process. I partner with my clients to empower them with the tools they need to challenge unwanted patterns, to overcome dips in confidence and to show up as their most authentic selves in every space and relationship they occupy.

Ann Duval
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPCC
Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80524
If trying to communicate with your partner leaves you feeling frustrated and the emotional connection you crave seems out of reach, let me be your guide. I specialize in
Emotionally Focused
Therapy (
EFT
) and can help you explore and comprehend the negative patterns in your relationship. Through this process, we can identify each of your unmet needs and establish a comfortable, secure space in which you and your partner can trust and confide in each other. Strengthening the bond between you two will allow you to approach old issues with renewed warmth and compassion. Let's collaborate to transform your relationship for the better.
If trying to communicate with your partner leaves you feeling frustrated and the emotional connection you crave seems out of reach, let me be your guide. I specialize in
Emotionally Focused
Therapy (
EFT
) and can help you explore and comprehend the negative patterns in your relationship. Through this process, we can identify each of your unmet needs and establish a comfortable, secure space in which you and your partner can trust and confide in each other. Strengthening the bond between you two will allow you to approach old issues with renewed warmth and compassion. Let's collaborate to transform your relationship for the better.

Kelly Sonnenfeld
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
5 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Not accepting new clients
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults and have specialized training in
Emotionally Focused
Therapy for couples.
I help people who have tried lots of things to feel better, but are still having trouble making changes. If you struggle with any of the following, I can help: feeling like your emotions overwhelm you, frequent ups and downs in your relationships, problems with anger, addictive or compulsive behavior, self-harm, feelings of hopelessness or depression, and the after-effects of trauma. These struggles do not have to be a part of your life forever. I provide compassionate and effective therapy that will help you learn new skills and launch you in the direction you want to be moving.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults and have specialized training in
Emotionally Focused
Therapy for couples.
I help people who have tried lots of things to feel better, but are still having trouble making changes. If you struggle with any of the following, I can help: feeling like your emotions overwhelm you, frequent ups and downs in your relationships, problems with anger, addictive or compulsive behavior, self-harm, feelings of hopelessness or depression, and the after-effects of trauma. These struggles do not have to be a part of your life forever. I provide compassionate and effective therapy that will help you learn new skills and launch you in the direction you want to be moving.

Andrew Smith
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80524
I'm grounded in relational,
emotionally focused
, and psychodynamic theories that explore one's emotions, relationships, personal strengths, and life experiences to promote growth and lasting change.
I am a licensed psychologist with experience treating adults, young adults, athletes, and couples. My approach to therapy is supportive, client-centered and humanistic. I think of my role as facilitating growth, rather than dictating how one should or should not live. I work to be authentic and real with my clients and believe that trust, safety, and a positive therapeutic relationship can lead to meaningful change and wellbeing.
I'm grounded in relational,
emotionally focused
, and psychodynamic theories that explore one's emotions, relationships, personal strengths, and life experiences to promote growth and lasting change.
I am a licensed psychologist with experience treating adults, young adults, athletes, and couples. My approach to therapy is supportive, client-centered and humanistic. I think of my role as facilitating growth, rather than dictating how one should or should not live. I work to be authentic and real with my clients and believe that trust, safety, and a positive therapeutic relationship can lead to meaningful change and wellbeing.
Alicia Evans
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MS, LPCC
Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80524
I have learned and practiced somatic, mindfulness, adventure-based, experiential methods and theories, including IFS,
EFT
, EMDR, and DBT to name a few.
I enjoy working with women of all ages. I have insight and empathy into challenges specific to women including body image, self-criticism, anxiety, perfectionisms, depression, shame, parenting, relationships, sex, and boundaries. Mental health is about holding balances in one's life, and at the core, restoring loving compassion for one's self. I support you to explore your life, belief systems, and goals; to get to the things that might be blocking you from being the support you need.
I have learned and practiced somatic, mindfulness, adventure-based, experiential methods and theories, including IFS,
EFT
, EMDR, and DBT to name a few.
I enjoy working with women of all ages. I have insight and empathy into challenges specific to women including body image, self-criticism, anxiety, perfectionisms, depression, shame, parenting, relationships, sex, and boundaries. Mental health is about holding balances in one's life, and at the core, restoring loving compassion for one's self. I support you to explore your life, belief systems, and goals; to get to the things that might be blocking you from being the support you need.

Shanna Tipton-Green
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80524
My specialities are: Neurofeedback, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,
EFT
(emotional freedom technique), trauma-informed yoga, mindfulness training, and all things self-regulatory.
Hello! I am Shanna Tipton-Green, MS, LPC, and I hold a Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Addictions and Social Work. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado through the Department of Regulatory Agencies. I work with all types of issues: anxiety, adjustment issues, grief, depression, issues of focus, stress, identity, sexuality. I have extensive training in the field of developmental trauma. I have found that what helps people most is for me to provide a safe space where a person feels seen and heard. Connection heals.
My specialities are: Neurofeedback, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,
EFT
(emotional freedom technique), trauma-informed yoga, mindfulness training, and all things self-regulatory.
Hello! I am Shanna Tipton-Green, MS, LPC, and I hold a Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Addictions and Social Work. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado through the Department of Regulatory Agencies. I work with all types of issues: anxiety, adjustment issues, grief, depression, issues of focus, stress, identity, sexuality. I have extensive training in the field of developmental trauma. I have found that what helps people most is for me to provide a safe space where a person feels seen and heard. Connection heals.

Michael E Remshard
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80526 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
When working with couples, I utilize an
emotionally focused
couples therapy (
EFT
) framework.
Many of us experience times of uncertainty. The challenges we confront may seem overwhelming, but we don't have to face them alone. There is very little that happens to us in life from which we cannot recover and rebuild. Therapy is one way to do so. Therapy involves a special conversation from which new possibilities emerge. Our sufferings initially may seem like unwelcomed guests but also invite us to the doorstep of love and healing. I am integrative and depth-oriented. Integrative therapy is a progressive form of therapy that combines different therapeutic tools and approaches to fit the needs of the individual client.
When working with couples, I utilize an
emotionally focused
couples therapy (
EFT
) framework.
Many of us experience times of uncertainty. The challenges we confront may seem overwhelming, but we don't have to face them alone. There is very little that happens to us in life from which we cannot recover and rebuild. Therapy is one way to do so. Therapy involves a special conversation from which new possibilities emerge. Our sufferings initially may seem like unwelcomed guests but also invite us to the doorstep of love and healing. I am integrative and depth-oriented. Integrative therapy is a progressive form of therapy that combines different therapeutic tools and approaches to fit the needs of the individual client.

Charles Nix
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MMFT, MFTC
Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Charles utilizes approaches from
emotionally focused
therapy (
EFT
), narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and child play therapy.
Charles Nix approaches counseling in a way where he works to understand the whole of the person and/or relationship. There are many things that influence who we are, and what we value. We have countless amounts of experiences, good and bad, as kids and through our adult years, that shape who we are. Charles is a dependable, warm, creative, and honest counselor, who will walk with you in this process and meet you where you are with understanding, and compassion. He is passionate and dedicated to providing a safe, and supportive environment where his clients can strive towards their own change and growth.
Charles utilizes approaches from
emotionally focused
therapy (
EFT
), narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and child play therapy.
Charles Nix approaches counseling in a way where he works to understand the whole of the person and/or relationship. There are many things that influence who we are, and what we value. We have countless amounts of experiences, good and bad, as kids and through our adult years, that shape who we are. Charles is a dependable, warm, creative, and honest counselor, who will walk with you in this process and meet you where you are with understanding, and compassion. He is passionate and dedicated to providing a safe, and supportive environment where his clients can strive towards their own change and growth.

Alana O'Brien
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Through Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Person-centered therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy (
EFT
), I will work alongside you to create solutions that bring you closer to where you want to be.
“I have memories that still haunt me.” “I no longer feel close to my partner.” “My family isn’t like other families.” “I don’t know what my beliefs are.” I’m here for you. My name is Alana, and I am ready to help those seeking to make a change. I am passionate about working with people who want to become the best version of themselves. I am honored to meet you where you are, and help you get to where you want to be.
Through Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Person-centered therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy (
EFT
), I will work alongside you to create solutions that bring you closer to where you want to be.
“I have memories that still haunt me.” “I no longer feel close to my partner.” “My family isn’t like other families.” “I don’t know what my beliefs are.” I’m here for you. My name is Alana, and I am ready to help those seeking to make a change. I am passionate about working with people who want to become the best version of themselves. I am honored to meet you where you are, and help you get to where you want to be.

Mary Cook
MS, MFTC
Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80528
She utilizes techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), and
Emotionally Focused
Therapy (
EFT
).
Life is hard, and we all need help sometimes. Mary Cook holds a core belief that people are good at heart and capable of making the right choices for themselves. Simultaneously, people need people. Mary believes in the importance of being your true self in order to lead the most fulfilling life possible. She strives to provide a warm, safe environment for change to take place. She strongly believes counseling is a uniquely powerful tool for helping people develop true self-acceptance, discover healthy self-worth, improve relationships, enhance overall well-being, heal old wounds, and grow and fulfill untapped potential.
She utilizes techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), and
Emotionally Focused
Therapy (
EFT
).
Life is hard, and we all need help sometimes. Mary Cook holds a core belief that people are good at heart and capable of making the right choices for themselves. Simultaneously, people need people. Mary believes in the importance of being your true self in order to lead the most fulfilling life possible. She strives to provide a warm, safe environment for change to take place. She strongly believes counseling is a uniquely powerful tool for helping people develop true self-acceptance, discover healthy self-worth, improve relationships, enhance overall well-being, heal old wounds, and grow and fulfill untapped potential.
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Abby Derr-Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LPC, LMFT, EMDR
Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Waitlist for new clients
Clients benefit from a wide range of trauma modalities such as EMDR or Somatic Experiencing and evidenced based practices such as
Emotionally Focused
Therapy or the Gottman Method.
Many will enter therapy thinking, “What have I been doing wrong to get here?” I meet clients and think, “What have you been doing right to make it this far?” Yes, I think a bit backwards, but it’s what allows me to find innovative ways to help clients move forward using their strengths. Individuals, couples, and families who have previously felt stuck in complex issues with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief & loss, adoption, parenting, and relationships report finding relief through embracing their strengths and being reassured that their experience is valid. This helps tap into their innate ability to heal and renew balance.
Clients benefit from a wide range of trauma modalities such as EMDR or Somatic Experiencing and evidenced based practices such as
Emotionally Focused
Therapy or the Gottman Method.
Many will enter therapy thinking, “What have I been doing wrong to get here?” I meet clients and think, “What have you been doing right to make it this far?” Yes, I think a bit backwards, but it’s what allows me to find innovative ways to help clients move forward using their strengths. Individuals, couples, and families who have previously felt stuck in complex issues with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief & loss, adoption, parenting, and relationships report finding relief through embracing their strengths and being reassured that their experience is valid. This helps tap into their innate ability to heal and renew balance.

Kim Page
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Hi! I'm so glad you are here.You have come to this page because you are looking for something to change in your life. It may be within yourself or in a relationship.You are brave for seeking connection and for seeking support. You don't have to do it alone anymore. I'm here to come alongside of you as you navigate fears, anxieties, & unwanted behaviors. I'm passionate about this because I have journeyed through many of these places and am coming out victorious! You can get free of unwanted thought patterns, painful emotions, or trauma that is keeping you stuck. We will work together to listen to the needs and desires of your soul.
Hi! I'm so glad you are here.You have come to this page because you are looking for something to change in your life. It may be within yourself or in a relationship.You are brave for seeking connection and for seeking support. You don't have to do it alone anymore. I'm here to come alongside of you as you navigate fears, anxieties, & unwanted behaviors. I'm passionate about this because I have journeyed through many of these places and am coming out victorious! You can get free of unwanted thought patterns, painful emotions, or trauma that is keeping you stuck. We will work together to listen to the needs and desires of your soul.

Delaney Cash
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Delaney assists clients with a strengths-based approach, utilizing techniques from Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Emotional Freedom Technique (
EFT
).
Delaney is committed to nurturing a therapeutic relationship that is founded on acceptance, safety, and trust. Delaney will meet you exactly where you are, walking alongside you one step at a time. She wants you to know you are worthy of finding and experiencing freedom from within. Delaney will speak kind truths and push you with gentle challenges, providing you with resources to create sustainable change. Delaney Cash is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of Colorado and Missouri.
Delaney assists clients with a strengths-based approach, utilizing techniques from Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Emotional Freedom Technique (
EFT
).
Delaney is committed to nurturing a therapeutic relationship that is founded on acceptance, safety, and trust. Delaney will meet you exactly where you are, walking alongside you one step at a time. She wants you to know you are worthy of finding and experiencing freedom from within. Delaney will speak kind truths and push you with gentle challenges, providing you with resources to create sustainable change. Delaney Cash is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of Colorado and Missouri.

Kayla Helland
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80523
Kayla uses a person-centered, holistic, and inclusive approach in her therapy practice, while incorporating various modalities, including DBT, IFS,
EFT
and Gottman Method.
Schedule now through my website in my bio! Kayla (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Minnesota Duluth and master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Colorado Denver. Currently, she is enrolled in the Certification for Sex Therapy program at Sexual Health Alliance based in Denver, Colorado. Kayla specializes in sex therapy, using a nonjudgmental, sex-positive approach to address sex and sexuality-related issues for couples, individuals, and people of all genders
Kayla uses a person-centered, holistic, and inclusive approach in her therapy practice, while incorporating various modalities, including DBT, IFS,
EFT
and Gottman Method.
Schedule now through my website in my bio! Kayla (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Minnesota Duluth and master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Colorado Denver. Currently, she is enrolled in the Certification for Sex Therapy program at Sexual Health Alliance based in Denver, Colorado. Kayla specializes in sex therapy, using a nonjudgmental, sex-positive approach to address sex and sexuality-related issues for couples, individuals, and people of all genders

Danielle Eldred
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW, CPDPE
Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80521 (Online Only)
Trained in
Emotionally Focused
Therapy, Attachment-Based Family Therapy, Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy, and EMDR, I am skilled in helping you navigate the intricacies of yourself and your relationships.
Peace within yourself and your family is possible. For over a decade, I have dedicated my work to supporting families in all stages of development including individual, couples, and family therapy, family building, and postpartum support. Using attachment-based methods, I work with teens and adults to understand their conscious and unconscious patterns of seeking belonging with others, often which are rooted in developmental experiences, so that symptoms and struggles faced in the present make sense and a path forward is clear. I look forward to partnering with you to find relief and deep healing.
Trained in
Emotionally Focused
Therapy, Attachment-Based Family Therapy, Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy, and EMDR, I am skilled in helping you navigate the intricacies of yourself and your relationships.
Peace within yourself and your family is possible. For over a decade, I have dedicated my work to supporting families in all stages of development including individual, couples, and family therapy, family building, and postpartum support. Using attachment-based methods, I work with teens and adults to understand their conscious and unconscious patterns of seeking belonging with others, often which are rooted in developmental experiences, so that symptoms and struggles faced in the present make sense and a path forward is clear. I look forward to partnering with you to find relief and deep healing.

Elena Schmeising
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80521 (Online Only)
My approach is based in narrative and
Emotionally Focused
Therapy.
Hey there, I'm Elena, a queer, sex-positive therapist specializing in working with LGBTQIA+ and non-monogamous clients. At Arcana Counseling, I welcome adolescent and adult individuals and relationship configurations of all kinds. Whether you're facing mental health or relationship issues, moving through a difficult life transition, seeking coping or communication skills, or continuing on your journey of self-discovery, you don't have to do it alone. Wherever you are on your path, I will meet you there and support you every step of the way as we work collaboratively toward your goals.
My approach is based in narrative and
Emotionally Focused
Therapy.
Hey there, I'm Elena, a queer, sex-positive therapist specializing in working with LGBTQIA+ and non-monogamous clients. At Arcana Counseling, I welcome adolescent and adult individuals and relationship configurations of all kinds. Whether you're facing mental health or relationship issues, moving through a difficult life transition, seeking coping or communication skills, or continuing on your journey of self-discovery, you don't have to do it alone. Wherever you are on your path, I will meet you there and support you every step of the way as we work collaboratively toward your goals.

Higher Sights Counseling
LCSW, LPC, LAC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Our therapists use EMDR, CBT, DBT, the Gottman Method,
Emotionally Focused
Therapy, and a combination of many more researched-based approaches specified for your unique needs.
Accepting New Clients NOW! Immediate openings! Book instantly through our website in bio! We understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way.
Our therapists use EMDR, CBT, DBT, the Gottman Method,
Emotionally Focused
Therapy, and a combination of many more researched-based approaches specified for your unique needs.
Accepting New Clients NOW! Immediate openings! Book instantly through our website in bio! We understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way.

Melissa Graziano
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT, NCC, EMDR
Verified
3 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Not accepting new clients
I work with people of all ages (children, teens and adults) and within many different relational dynamics. I support individuals and parents of ALL diversities. The Lanterns’ Way was created to encompass the felt sense of the voyage we all take in finding our own unique light and Lanterns’ Way, inside the hardships of life; which can sometimes feel dark, lonely, and hopeless. I am passionate about working with those who are desiring to look at what has been hidden within themselves. I have been described as a therapist who “deep dives” and supports those in getting to the “root”.
I work with people of all ages (children, teens and adults) and within many different relational dynamics. I support individuals and parents of ALL diversities. The Lanterns’ Way was created to encompass the felt sense of the voyage we all take in finding our own unique light and Lanterns’ Way, inside the hardships of life; which can sometimes feel dark, lonely, and hopeless. I am passionate about working with those who are desiring to look at what has been hidden within themselves. I have been described as a therapist who “deep dives” and supports those in getting to the “root”.

Kelsey Pavlidis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80525 (Online Only)
Sometimes life becomes too heavy to carry by ourselves and we can feel as though our emotions or stressors are consuming us. If you are looking for support to increase your quality of life, improve your overall wellbeing, or manage your difficult emotions, allow me to partner with you on reaching your goals.
Sometimes life becomes too heavy to carry by ourselves and we can feel as though our emotions or stressors are consuming us. If you are looking for support to increase your quality of life, improve your overall wellbeing, or manage your difficult emotions, allow me to partner with you on reaching your goals.
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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.