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Brian Donovan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90044
My approach to counseling is client-centered, focusing on cognitive behavioral therapy and emotionally focused therapy.
Thank you for considering me to be your Therapist. I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since March 2010. My practice focuses on helping individuals who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, past trauma, or family-related issues. I also work with couples who struggle with communication, infidelity, sexual-related matters, conflict resolution, parenting problems, and financial concerns.
My approach to counseling is client-centered, focusing on cognitive behavioral therapy and emotionally focused therapy.
Thank you for considering me to be your Therapist. I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since March 2010. My practice focuses on helping individuals who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, past trauma, or family-related issues. I also work with couples who struggle with communication, infidelity, sexual-related matters, conflict resolution, parenting problems, and financial concerns.
(213) 642-1969 View (213) 642-1969
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Yachuan Chien
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90066
I'm a licensed MFT in practice since 2008. I am fully trained in EMDR; I obtained EFT Externship certification for couple therapy; I also received DBT and CBT training for anxiety at BECK Institute. I'm familiar with intercultural issues affecting mental health. I have treated individuals and couples from many different backgrounds. I'm fluent in Taiwanese, Mandarin, and English.
I'm a licensed MFT in practice since 2008. I am fully trained in EMDR; I obtained EFT Externship certification for couple therapy; I also received DBT and CBT training for anxiety at BECK Institute. I'm familiar with intercultural issues affecting mental health. I have treated individuals and couples from many different backgrounds. I'm fluent in Taiwanese, Mandarin, and English.
(310) 340-7388 View (310) 340-7388
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Victoria Venter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Hi, my name is Vicky Venter, and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist working in California. I work in a way that is client centered and eclectic depending on your needs. I have a strong inclination toward relational work because I understand we are hurt in relationships, and we HEAL in relationship. I am certified in Imago Couples Therapy as well as EFT and am currently training in Bioenergetics Analysis, a Somatic Psychotherapy. I work using an integrated approach. What that means is taking what you experience in the world and understanding exactly how it impacts you, then helping you decide what to do with that experience.
Hi, my name is Vicky Venter, and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist working in California. I work in a way that is client centered and eclectic depending on your needs. I have a strong inclination toward relational work because I understand we are hurt in relationships, and we HEAL in relationship. I am certified in Imago Couples Therapy as well as EFT and am currently training in Bioenergetics Analysis, a Somatic Psychotherapy. I work using an integrated approach. What that means is taking what you experience in the world and understanding exactly how it impacts you, then helping you decide what to do with that experience.
(323) 538-6988 View (323) 538-6988
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Misha Henning
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90015
I am skilled in inner-child therapy, stemming from (EFT) emotional-focused therapy and Internal Family System.
Working with diverse population I have fostered a therapeutic relationship with my clients with the lens of Client Centered approach through empathic listening, and providing a compassionate safe space to process the unresolved trauma, which became the essential predictor of their success. I believe in empowering my clients to discover their strengths through mirroring unconditional positive regard, allowing clients to explore their vulnerability to understand themselves better.
I am skilled in inner-child therapy, stemming from (EFT) emotional-focused therapy and Internal Family System.
Working with diverse population I have fostered a therapeutic relationship with my clients with the lens of Client Centered approach through empathic listening, and providing a compassionate safe space to process the unresolved trauma, which became the essential predictor of their success. I believe in empowering my clients to discover their strengths through mirroring unconditional positive regard, allowing clients to explore their vulnerability to understand themselves better.
(925) 709-5275 View (925) 709-5275
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Joanne Fleming Loyarte
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90042
My name is Joanne Fleming Loyarte, Lic. 120366. I am a bilingual, bicultural therapist passionate about empowering others to create the change they desire in their lives. Through a client-centered approach, I am able to help you navigate and create the desired balance and connection you desire in your life. I utilize several theoretical orientations and theories including but not limited to Psychodynamic, Attachment Base, Cognitive Behavioral, Family Systems, Emotionally Focused, Solution -Focused, Narrative, and Client Centered.
My name is Joanne Fleming Loyarte, Lic. 120366. I am a bilingual, bicultural therapist passionate about empowering others to create the change they desire in their lives. Through a client-centered approach, I am able to help you navigate and create the desired balance and connection you desire in your life. I utilize several theoretical orientations and theories including but not limited to Psychodynamic, Attachment Base, Cognitive Behavioral, Family Systems, Emotionally Focused, Solution -Focused, Narrative, and Client Centered.
(805) 424-5397 View (805) 424-5397
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Jenna Smith-Soper
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90028
My name is Jenna Smith and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based out of San Diego, California. I have experience working with adolescents and young adults and specialize in anger management, depression, anxiety, stress management, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Individual Therapy to support my clients in understanding their thoughts, emotions, and attachment wounds in order to heal and grow.
My name is Jenna Smith and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based out of San Diego, California. I have experience working with adolescents and young adults and specialize in anger management, depression, anxiety, stress management, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Individual Therapy to support my clients in understanding their thoughts, emotions, and attachment wounds in order to heal and grow.
(341) 888-7404 View (341) 888-7404
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Erika Lin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90032
My name is Erika Lin and I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe that who we are today is shaped by our past experiences and relationships. I like to work with my clients to recognize, identify, and change patterns in their lives in order to work towards the life they wish to live! I come from a family systems-based background and I work with clients to identify and make changes in their relationships and environment to achieve long-lasting change. I often utilize a systems approach, such as structural family therapy. I also utilize an emotionally-focused and attachment-based approach to therapy.
My name is Erika Lin and I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe that who we are today is shaped by our past experiences and relationships. I like to work with my clients to recognize, identify, and change patterns in their lives in order to work towards the life they wish to live! I come from a family systems-based background and I work with clients to identify and make changes in their relationships and environment to achieve long-lasting change. I often utilize a systems approach, such as structural family therapy. I also utilize an emotionally-focused and attachment-based approach to therapy.
(707) 943-5797 View (707) 943-5797
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Don Ross
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90023
With couples, I draw on my training with Sue Johnson in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples.
In the therapy session, I work to create a safe place to be our true, human selves—where both our worst and best qualities will in time be revealed. I work in the here-and-now: exploring your present concerns and goals more than your past history. I know that empathy promotes healing and ask for feedback to be sure my clients feel understood. I provide resources, tools and skills clients can use between sessions. I also work to help people learn self-compassion (see www.self-compassion.org), since that ability is necessary to heal and grow.
With couples, I draw on my training with Sue Johnson in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples.
In the therapy session, I work to create a safe place to be our true, human selves—where both our worst and best qualities will in time be revealed. I work in the here-and-now: exploring your present concerns and goals more than your past history. I know that empathy promotes healing and ask for feedback to be sure my clients feel understood. I provide resources, tools and skills clients can use between sessions. I also work to help people learn self-compassion (see www.self-compassion.org), since that ability is necessary to heal and grow.
(415) 855-3709 View (415) 855-3709
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Carlos Haber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90024
With over twenty years of experience in a practice focusing primarily on personal issues and improving relationships. For me, therapy is about providing a safe, non-judgmental space, free from social pressures and prejudices, and labels. I see therapy as a partnership and dialogue between the therapist and the patient, where together we tackle challenges and questions and think and work together to craft answers. I have different approaches according to the patient's necessities. I was trained in psychoanalysis, CBT, trauma focus, EFT, mindfulness, and attachment theory, among other therapeutic interventions.
With over twenty years of experience in a practice focusing primarily on personal issues and improving relationships. For me, therapy is about providing a safe, non-judgmental space, free from social pressures and prejudices, and labels. I see therapy as a partnership and dialogue between the therapist and the patient, where together we tackle challenges and questions and think and work together to craft answers. I have different approaches according to the patient's necessities. I was trained in psychoanalysis, CBT, trauma focus, EFT, mindfulness, and attachment theory, among other therapeutic interventions.
(209) 439-8213 View (209) 439-8213
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Daniel Sharer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90230
For couples I use the Gottman Method/Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Hi there, I'm Daniel Sharer, LMFT89691. I pride myself on being non-judgmental and client centered. My goal is that a client feels a sense of hope that no matter the issue taking place that things can and will get better. I have experience working with adolescents 13 and older. However, I am comfortable working with adults at all ages.
For couples I use the Gottman Method/Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Hi there, I'm Daniel Sharer, LMFT89691. I pride myself on being non-judgmental and client centered. My goal is that a client feels a sense of hope that no matter the issue taking place that things can and will get better. I have experience working with adolescents 13 and older. However, I am comfortable working with adults at all ages.
(858) 463-4898 View (858) 463-4898
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Tamara Sauer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90046
I am a Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist (RN:133405). I obtained my master’s degree in Marriage And Family Therapy from Touro University Worldwide with summa cum laude. Throughout my career I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, parents, and elders. I believe in tailoring my approach to best suit you and your needs. I draw from a variety of evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, Exposure Therapy, EFT.
I am a Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist (RN:133405). I obtained my master’s degree in Marriage And Family Therapy from Touro University Worldwide with summa cum laude. Throughout my career I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, parents, and elders. I believe in tailoring my approach to best suit you and your needs. I draw from a variety of evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, Exposure Therapy, EFT.
(747) 300-0951 View (747) 300-0951
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Jamila Zuwayed
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90042
Hello! I am a therapist that believes therapy should meet you where you are at and help you move towards your goals. I specialize in working with young adults. I am trained in DBT and ACT, while also practicing from an emotionally focused approach. The best orientation is always the best blend of all forms to help address the things in your life that you feel are distressing.
Hello! I am a therapist that believes therapy should meet you where you are at and help you move towards your goals. I specialize in working with young adults. I am trained in DBT and ACT, while also practicing from an emotionally focused approach. The best orientation is always the best blend of all forms to help address the things in your life that you feel are distressing.
(951) 904-3908 View (951) 904-3908
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Jennifer Torres
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Hello! My name is Jenn Torres Duran (she/they) and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I believe strongly in the innate natural talents we each hold and am ready to help stand with my clients to achieve the goals and ambitions held for their present and future. I utilize many different modalities (SFBT, CBT, EFT, EMDR, and ACT to name a few), depending on what my clients need in order to co-create tools and brainstorm ideas to face intergenerational traumas, depression, anxiety, and more!
Hello! My name is Jenn Torres Duran (she/they) and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I believe strongly in the innate natural talents we each hold and am ready to help stand with my clients to achieve the goals and ambitions held for their present and future. I utilize many different modalities (SFBT, CBT, EFT, EMDR, and ACT to name a few), depending on what my clients need in order to co-create tools and brainstorm ideas to face intergenerational traumas, depression, anxiety, and more!
(747) 281-3498 View (747) 281-3498
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Ady Benyishay
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90043
My experience started in 2010, working in an inpatient facility for an eating disorder residential program for about two years. From there, I moved on to working as a therapist at a residential program treating adolescents with dual diagnoses. I also opened my private practice at that time and saw clients remotely. Currently, I’m working at Sober Living, helping adults deal with various addictions And mental health as well as seeing couples, families, and individuals through Telehealth. The modalities that I use often are CBT, DBT solution focus, and psychodynamic.
My experience started in 2010, working in an inpatient facility for an eating disorder residential program for about two years. From there, I moved on to working as a therapist at a residential program treating adolescents with dual diagnoses. I also opened my private practice at that time and saw clients remotely. Currently, I’m working at Sober Living, helping adults deal with various addictions And mental health as well as seeing couples, families, and individuals through Telehealth. The modalities that I use often are CBT, DBT solution focus, and psychodynamic.
(323) 861-3466 View (323) 861-3466
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Ryannah Tannarome
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90003
Ryannah, a resident of Northern California, earned her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University and her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Lawrence University. As a therapist, she has worked with children, adults, and families at local non-profits for the past twelve years. Additionally, she has served as a clinical supervisor for the last three years.
Ryannah, a resident of Northern California, earned her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University and her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Lawrence University. As a therapist, she has worked with children, adults, and families at local non-profits for the past twelve years. Additionally, she has served as a clinical supervisor for the last three years.
(323) 375-2312 View (323) 375-2312
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Lloyd Wells
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 91335
loyd Wells has been a social worker for over 20 years. He has experience working in the areas of marginalized groups, homelessness, HIV/AIDS, co-occurring disorders, crisis intervention, and geriatrics.
loyd Wells has been a social worker for over 20 years. He has experience working in the areas of marginalized groups, homelessness, HIV/AIDS, co-occurring disorders, crisis intervention, and geriatrics.
(747) 298-7610 View (747) 298-7610
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Sharon Driessen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90001  (Online Only)
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling with life stressors? I provide solution-focused therapy utilizing a variety of modalities including CBT, DBT, and EMDR. My approach is positive, optimistic, and accepting. Let me help you walk through life's challenges to become the best version of yourself!
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling with life stressors? I provide solution-focused therapy utilizing a variety of modalities including CBT, DBT, and EMDR. My approach is positive, optimistic, and accepting. Let me help you walk through life's challenges to become the best version of yourself!
(424) 398-8980 View (424) 398-8980
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Jeanette Buller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Hi there, I'm Jeanette Buller, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Jeanette's approach to therapy includes seeing you as a whole person, taking into account who you are now and the version of yourself you wish to achieve. Together, we will work on strategies to address the root causes of your difficulties and build meaningful connections to what is most important for you. I look forward to hearing your story and connecting with you in our therapy session.
Hi there, I'm Jeanette Buller, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Jeanette's approach to therapy includes seeing you as a whole person, taking into account who you are now and the version of yourself you wish to achieve. Together, we will work on strategies to address the root causes of your difficulties and build meaningful connections to what is most important for you. I look forward to hearing your story and connecting with you in our therapy session.
(424) 373-8452 View (424) 373-8452
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Fabrice Paracuellos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 91335
I specialize in emotions, relationships, self-esteem, and culture. I bring a warm approach to therapy, one informed by my experiences in Europe and Asia. I also supervise therapists in training. I became a therapist after discovering the meaning of fatherhood. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I integrate approaches that provide empathy, help regulate the nervous system, and deepen self-awareness. These bring direct relief with regards to the immediate stress associated with current issue(s) and long-term support with self-esteem, empowerment, quality of relationship, and meaning.
I specialize in emotions, relationships, self-esteem, and culture. I bring a warm approach to therapy, one informed by my experiences in Europe and Asia. I also supervise therapists in training. I became a therapist after discovering the meaning of fatherhood. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I integrate approaches that provide empathy, help regulate the nervous system, and deepen self-awareness. These bring direct relief with regards to the immediate stress associated with current issue(s) and long-term support with self-esteem, empowerment, quality of relationship, and meaning.
(818) 536-7983 View (818) 536-7983
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Alan Schweizer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90001
My name is Alan Schweizer and I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA and PA. The focus of my practice is to help clients to identify and overcome the barriers in their personal lives and relationships needed to experience more happiness. In helping you I use evidence-based practices such as Integrative and Systemic Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral, Family Systems, Existential, Emotion Focused, Mindfulness, and Mind-Body practices that are action-oriented and according to your specific needs.
My name is Alan Schweizer and I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA and PA. The focus of my practice is to help clients to identify and overcome the barriers in their personal lives and relationships needed to experience more happiness. In helping you I use evidence-based practices such as Integrative and Systemic Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral, Family Systems, Existential, Emotion Focused, Mindfulness, and Mind-Body practices that are action-oriented and according to your specific needs.
(213) 642-2034 View (213) 642-2034


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.