Emotionally Focused Therapists in 78413
Ann Marie Godines
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
I am a Faith-based Therapist. My husband and I have been together 41 years. I use Emotionally Focused Therapy, CBT, Creative Art with kids and when it comes to working with couples, I recognize that we all have unique relationships, therefore I will work with each one of you to create goals, to help you thrive as a couple. Whether you’re a young adult dealing with depression, self esteem, confidence building, I want to help you discover your best version of you, as well as to love yourself, or a teen dealing with complicated emotions, I would love to process the journey with you. We begin with positive affirmations and validation.
I am a Faith-based Therapist. My husband and I have been together 41 years. I use Emotionally Focused Therapy, CBT, Creative Art with kids and when it comes to working with couples, I recognize that we all have unique relationships, therefore I will work with each one of you to create goals, to help you thrive as a couple. Whether you’re a young adult dealing with depression, self esteem, confidence building, I want to help you discover your best version of you, as well as to love yourself, or a teen dealing with complicated emotions, I would love to process the journey with you. We begin with positive affirmations and validation.
Some of the treatment approaches I usually use are CBT, DBT, Gestalt, Solution-Focused, Attachment theory, Internal Family Systems, Inner-child healing techniques, the Gottman Method and Emotionally-Focused Therapy ( EFT).
The path to mental health is not easy or linear, to the contrary is bumpy and confrontive. I decided to pursue my career as a counselor to help other people take on the adventure to walk the path of self-awareness and growth. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I'm also a certified bilingual counselor. Personas que solo hablen espanol son completamente bienvenidas!
Some of the treatment approaches I usually use are CBT, DBT, Gestalt, Solution-Focused, Attachment theory, Internal Family Systems, Inner-child healing techniques, the Gottman Method and Emotionally-Focused Therapy ( EFT).
The path to mental health is not easy or linear, to the contrary is bumpy and confrontive. I decided to pursue my career as a counselor to help other people take on the adventure to walk the path of self-awareness and growth. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I'm also a certified bilingual counselor. Personas que solo hablen espanol son completamente bienvenidas!
Esther Gonzalez-Powell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
Feeling alone and nervous in a relationship that once brought you excitement and joy? You may even be on edge to share your thoughts, feelings, and desires for fear of rejection or a big blowup. Sometimes we even lie to ourselves because we don’t want to deal with the uncomfortableness of it all. We feel like we have to keep it together for us, for our children, for family.
Feeling alone and nervous in a relationship that once brought you excitement and joy? You may even be on edge to share your thoughts, feelings, and desires for fear of rejection or a big blowup. Sometimes we even lie to ourselves because we don’t want to deal with the uncomfortableness of it all. We feel like we have to keep it together for us, for our children, for family.
Dr. Mary Linda Diaz
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC-S, CCMHC, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
Clients often say “who can I trust with my most personal and private feelings and thoughts?", "Will the counselor truly understand what I am going through?", or "I feel hurt and so alone." To seek counseling is personal. Counseling is a safe and a non-judgmental environment setting. The Therapist-Client relationship is built on trust. It allows the counseling process to be less intimidating. With that said, many everyday life events are solvable within 1 to 12 counseling sessions or as needed. Many mental health disorders are treatable and manageable. Let me help you develop a healthier approach to life as it presents itself.
Clients often say “who can I trust with my most personal and private feelings and thoughts?", "Will the counselor truly understand what I am going through?", or "I feel hurt and so alone." To seek counseling is personal. Counseling is a safe and a non-judgmental environment setting. The Therapist-Client relationship is built on trust. It allows the counseling process to be less intimidating. With that said, many everyday life events are solvable within 1 to 12 counseling sessions or as needed. Many mental health disorders are treatable and manageable. Let me help you develop a healthier approach to life as it presents itself.
Does it ever feel like everyone else has it together? Sometimes you wonder if this is as good as it gets, but that doesn’t feel quite right. Comparing ourselves to others is one of the worst things we can do for our happiness and well-being, and yet, it feels impossible to stop the comparison. I assure you, it is possible to change and to experience the life that you desire. Your life journey is unique and so are the obstacles that come your way. My goal is to help empower you in creating positive change by providing you with a safe space and helpful tools to help bridge the gap from where you are now to where you want to be.
Does it ever feel like everyone else has it together? Sometimes you wonder if this is as good as it gets, but that doesn’t feel quite right. Comparing ourselves to others is one of the worst things we can do for our happiness and well-being, and yet, it feels impossible to stop the comparison. I assure you, it is possible to change and to experience the life that you desire. Your life journey is unique and so are the obstacles that come your way. My goal is to help empower you in creating positive change by providing you with a safe space and helpful tools to help bridge the gap from where you are now to where you want to be.
Cynthia Faulkner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Corpus Christi, TX 78413 (Online Only)
I approach the helping relationship with respect, patience, acceptance and collaboration. My practice is client-centered, focusing on your immediate needs and problem-solving different ways to approach roadblocks that prevent you from achieving the quality of life that you deserve. You and I will work together towards solutions that may include learning new and better ways of thinking, feeling and behaving. My goal is to help you identify and reach your goals.
I approach the helping relationship with respect, patience, acceptance and collaboration. My practice is client-centered, focusing on your immediate needs and problem-solving different ways to approach roadblocks that prevent you from achieving the quality of life that you deserve. You and I will work together towards solutions that may include learning new and better ways of thinking, feeling and behaving. My goal is to help you identify and reach your goals.
I partner with the Holy Spirit to help heal hearts and minds, one session at a time. When we carry old and unhealed wounds, they leak poison into us and those around us. This is why hurt people, hurt people. Broken people, break things and other people. But, healed people, Heal People! I utilize evidence based best practices to help clients identify, explore, process, challenge, and heal from their past hurts and suffering. I greatly look forward to coming along side you on your journey to sound mental health and healing. Together, we can help you start living your best life, in the peace and joy we were created to receive.
I partner with the Holy Spirit to help heal hearts and minds, one session at a time. When we carry old and unhealed wounds, they leak poison into us and those around us. This is why hurt people, hurt people. Broken people, break things and other people. But, healed people, Heal People! I utilize evidence based best practices to help clients identify, explore, process, challenge, and heal from their past hurts and suffering. I greatly look forward to coming along side you on your journey to sound mental health and healing. Together, we can help you start living your best life, in the peace and joy we were created to receive.
Making the decision to see a counselor is not always easy. You may be carrying wounds that you would rather keep buried. These wounds can be barriers that keep you from developing worthiness and living a full, satisfying life. Together we will develop effective tools and strategies to help you move through these barriers and cultivate worthiness. I have extensive training in the treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety, and marriage and family issues.
Making the decision to see a counselor is not always easy. You may be carrying wounds that you would rather keep buried. These wounds can be barriers that keep you from developing worthiness and living a full, satisfying life. Together we will develop effective tools and strategies to help you move through these barriers and cultivate worthiness. I have extensive training in the treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety, and marriage and family issues.
Online Virtual Therapy With Kimberly Balicki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
Book with me now by clicking on my website! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.
Book with me now by clicking on my website! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.
Online Virtual Therapy With Ashley Damo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.
Cynthia Pratt Pena
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MSW, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
Is it difficult to manage your distress, anxiety and other intense emotions? Are you reading self-help and mental health Facebook/Instagram posts that you identify with? Don't know where to go from there? Therapy can help. Having someone support and guide you in understanding how you respond to the pressures of life, can have a tremendous relief in your stress, anxiety or how you feel and think about yourself. Relief and growth comes from learning what served you in the past is no longer working for you in the present. Together we can begin this journey and help you make changes to get to where you want to be.
Is it difficult to manage your distress, anxiety and other intense emotions? Are you reading self-help and mental health Facebook/Instagram posts that you identify with? Don't know where to go from there? Therapy can help. Having someone support and guide you in understanding how you respond to the pressures of life, can have a tremendous relief in your stress, anxiety or how you feel and think about yourself. Relief and growth comes from learning what served you in the past is no longer working for you in the present. Together we can begin this journey and help you make changes to get to where you want to be.
Online Virtual Therapy With Charley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.
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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.