Emotionally Focused Therapists in De Witt, NY
Accepting New Clients. Authentic, respectful, accepting: I offer a therapeutic relationship and evidence-based treatment to help you live your best life. I believe that unresolved issues and problems have the power to control the direction of our lives and cause real pain. This pain can take the form of depression, anxiety, trouble regulating emotion, sleep problems and poor self esteem. Problems in relationships as well as coming to terms with loss can often be the hardest ones. Difficulties at work and questioning career choice are other important areas of our life that can be negatively effected.
Accepting New Clients. Authentic, respectful, accepting: I offer a therapeutic relationship and evidence-based treatment to help you live your best life. I believe that unresolved issues and problems have the power to control the direction of our lives and cause real pain. This pain can take the form of depression, anxiety, trouble regulating emotion, sleep problems and poor self esteem. Problems in relationships as well as coming to terms with loss can often be the hardest ones. Difficulties at work and questioning career choice are other important areas of our life that can be negatively effected.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Fellow, AAMFT with 40+ years experience. Special expertise in working with couples, and individual adults. Training in psychodynamic therapy, systems' and behavioral therapy. Extensive expertise: couples therapy, depression, grief, loss, trauma, abuse and affair recovery, and divorce recovery. Columnist for "Syracuse Post Standard" newspaper "Shrink Rap", 2007- 2014. Featured in PBS Documentary entitled "Pain Runs Deep: Relationship Violence". Interview on NPR, WCNY, and "Brides" Magazine, 2023 and 2024. Recently inducted into Marquis "Who's Who in America", March 2024.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Fellow, AAMFT with 40+ years experience. Special expertise in working with couples, and individual adults. Training in psychodynamic therapy, systems' and behavioral therapy. Extensive expertise: couples therapy, depression, grief, loss, trauma, abuse and affair recovery, and divorce recovery. Columnist for "Syracuse Post Standard" newspaper "Shrink Rap", 2007- 2014. Featured in PBS Documentary entitled "Pain Runs Deep: Relationship Violence". Interview on NPR, WCNY, and "Brides" Magazine, 2023 and 2024. Recently inducted into Marquis "Who's Who in America", March 2024.
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Life is full of ups and downs. Most People just want to feel better. I'm a licensed mental health counselor with over 20 years of experience working with adults in trauma related fields. My goal is to help you or your loved ones navigate through your problems, live in the present, process feelings, work through grief and alleviate fear. Together we can explore the best way for you to face what can sometimes feel overwhelming, finding interventions that will work for you and help create more joy and peace in your life. "Get better at feeling and in the process feel better". Telehealth mostly with Limited in office appointments
Life is full of ups and downs. Most People just want to feel better. I'm a licensed mental health counselor with over 20 years of experience working with adults in trauma related fields. My goal is to help you or your loved ones navigate through your problems, live in the present, process feelings, work through grief and alleviate fear. Together we can explore the best way for you to face what can sometimes feel overwhelming, finding interventions that will work for you and help create more joy and peace in your life. "Get better at feeling and in the process feel better". Telehealth mostly with Limited in office appointments
I offer support and guidance to individuals and families as they undertake major life changes. My areas of professional interest include intergenerational trauma, anxiety/depression, neurodevelopmental disorders, relationships, marginalized populations with a focus on collaborative and integrated care. As the expert in YOU, we will work together to establish meaningful goals, to get in motion with a renewed sense of motivation & to heal emotional wounds. My therapeutic style integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy.
I offer support and guidance to individuals and families as they undertake major life changes. My areas of professional interest include intergenerational trauma, anxiety/depression, neurodevelopmental disorders, relationships, marginalized populations with a focus on collaborative and integrated care. As the expert in YOU, we will work together to establish meaningful goals, to get in motion with a renewed sense of motivation & to heal emotional wounds. My therapeutic style integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy.
I take an integrative, interpersonal approach to therapy, drawing from evidence-based practices while centering the therapeutic relationship. In our work together, we will explore your unique story, uncover patterns that may no longer serve you, and build new ways of relating to yourself and others.
Whether you are navigating stress, coping with loss, or wanting to improve communication and intimacy, therapy can be a space to feel understood and supported.
I take an integrative, interpersonal approach to therapy, drawing from evidence-based practices while centering the therapeutic relationship. In our work together, we will explore your unique story, uncover patterns that may no longer serve you, and build new ways of relating to yourself and others.
Whether you are navigating stress, coping with loss, or wanting to improve communication and intimacy, therapy can be a space to feel understood and supported.
Are you finding it hard to communicate, manage anxiety, or navigate relationships in a way that feels good to you? Do you feel tired from trying to keep everything together on your own? Maybe you’re wondering if you deserve more care, more compassion, or more space to breathe. You’re not alone, so many people today are trying to find their footing and figure out where they truly belong.
Are you finding it hard to communicate, manage anxiety, or navigate relationships in a way that feels good to you? Do you feel tired from trying to keep everything together on your own? Maybe you’re wondering if you deserve more care, more compassion, or more space to breathe. You’re not alone, so many people today are trying to find their footing and figure out where they truly belong.
My approach is collaborative, emotionally focused, and grounded in attachment-based work.
I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship challenges, and moments that feel heavy or uncertain.
In our work together, I focus on creating a space where you can slow down, feel truly heard, and begin to understand what’s underneath your experiences. We’ll explore patterns, strengthen relationships, and build a deeper sense of clarity, connection, and resilience.
My approach is collaborative, emotionally focused, and grounded in attachment-based work.
I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship challenges, and moments that feel heavy or uncertain.
In our work together, I focus on creating a space where you can slow down, feel truly heard, and begin to understand what’s underneath your experiences. We’ll explore patterns, strengthen relationships, and build a deeper sense of clarity, connection, and resilience.
Grief and loss profoundly impact many aspects of our lives. In this culture, there is a tendency to minimize feelings and push forward without fully grieving. Often, that approach leaves us with various physical and emotional symptoms reflecting our grief, including depression, anger/irritability, anxiety, and exacerbation of physical issues. I offer a safe space to process feelings and help you heal as you integrate your loss into your new reality.
Grief and loss profoundly impact many aspects of our lives. In this culture, there is a tendency to minimize feelings and push forward without fully grieving. Often, that approach leaves us with various physical and emotional symptoms reflecting our grief, including depression, anger/irritability, anxiety, and exacerbation of physical issues. I offer a safe space to process feelings and help you heal as you integrate your loss into your new reality.
I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples, families, teens, and children navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship issues, family conflict, stress, emotional overwhelm, burnout, grief, ADHD, self-esteem challenges, parenting difficulties, behavioral concerns, and major life transitions. I specialize in helping clients improve emotional regulation, communication, confidence, boundaries, and relationship patterns while creating a space where clients feel safe, understood, and supported.
I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples, families, teens, and children navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship issues, family conflict, stress, emotional overwhelm, burnout, grief, ADHD, self-esteem challenges, parenting difficulties, behavioral concerns, and major life transitions. I specialize in helping clients improve emotional regulation, communication, confidence, boundaries, and relationship patterns while creating a space where clients feel safe, understood, and supported.
I have been working with clients for over 20 years. I feel most comfortable addressing individual struggles from a strength based perspective. Anxiety, depression and trauma related issues are addressed by utilizing a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, as well as from a Family Systems perspective. This, I believe, allows the client to achieve the most success and a clearer understanding of their own struggles and how to overcome them.
I have been working with clients for over 20 years. I feel most comfortable addressing individual struggles from a strength based perspective. Anxiety, depression and trauma related issues are addressed by utilizing a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, as well as from a Family Systems perspective. This, I believe, allows the client to achieve the most success and a clearer understanding of their own struggles and how to overcome them.
Edward Jackson Jr.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MDiv, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I personally don't believe there is an "ideal" client. My "ideal" client is any amazing person who had the courage to walk through the doors, share their story, and work collaboratively to find healing and happiness. That is the ideal client in my humble opinion!
I personally don't believe there is an "ideal" client. My "ideal" client is any amazing person who had the courage to walk through the doors, share their story, and work collaboratively to find healing and happiness. That is the ideal client in my humble opinion!
Even strong relationships can lose their footing. When trust is broken or the same conflicts keep repeating, it can be hard to know how to move forward. As a Level 3 Gottman-trained couples therapist, I use one of the most research-backed approaches to help partners rebuild trust, improve communication, and break painful patterns. I am also trained in EMDR, a powerful trauma therapy that helps process unresolved experiences that often impact relationships. My approach is active, collaborative, and focused on helping couples create lasting change and deeper connection.
Even strong relationships can lose their footing. When trust is broken or the same conflicts keep repeating, it can be hard to know how to move forward. As a Level 3 Gottman-trained couples therapist, I use one of the most research-backed approaches to help partners rebuild trust, improve communication, and break painful patterns. I am also trained in EMDR, a powerful trauma therapy that helps process unresolved experiences that often impact relationships. My approach is active, collaborative, and focused on helping couples create lasting change and deeper connection.
If you are someone who may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, needing to find out who you are, where you fit, or have a desire to process the deep impact of trauma and you know that reaching out will help you find the support and perhaps, answers, you are seeking, then reach out to me if you connect with anything on my profile below and want to learn new skills that match your life.
Clients want clarity, healthier coping skills; support that feels steady and nonjudgmental. They want goals to feel more grounded, understood, to give them back control of their lives. I guide clients to help create meaningful, positive change.
If you are someone who may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, needing to find out who you are, where you fit, or have a desire to process the deep impact of trauma and you know that reaching out will help you find the support and perhaps, answers, you are seeking, then reach out to me if you connect with anything on my profile below and want to learn new skills that match your life.
Clients want clarity, healthier coping skills; support that feels steady and nonjudgmental. They want goals to feel more grounded, understood, to give them back control of their lives. I guide clients to help create meaningful, positive change.
I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, interpersonal therapy (IPT), emotion-focused therapy ( EFT), and family systems.
I provide a safe, confidential, and culturally-affirming space where you can explore your
experiences without fear of judgement. My approach is grounded in compassion, respect, and curiosity, and it honors your unique stories and strengths. Relationships are where healing happens because they foster safety and collaboration, and I am happy to help with your relationships as well as build a therapeutic relationship with you. I'm committed to helping you navigate through life's challenges with skills and support.
I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, interpersonal therapy (IPT), emotion-focused therapy ( EFT), and family systems.
I provide a safe, confidential, and culturally-affirming space where you can explore your
experiences without fear of judgement. My approach is grounded in compassion, respect, and curiosity, and it honors your unique stories and strengths. Relationships are where healing happens because they foster safety and collaboration, and I am happy to help with your relationships as well as build a therapeutic relationship with you. I'm committed to helping you navigate through life's challenges with skills and support.
Psychotherapy can improve symptoms that interfere with living our lives the way we'd like.
Is therapy for you? Here are the most common responses I hear from new patients:
"I'm not feeling like myself"
"I'm so anxious I don't know what to do"
"I just can't sleep"
"I can't stop worrying"
"I'm afraid to trust people again"
"I can't focus"
I provide evidence-based treatments that focus on improving coping skills, understanding symptoms, processing emotions and thoughts more effectively, and changing behaviors. I have years of experience in assessing and treating trauma, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, stress mgmt, & adhd.
Psychotherapy can improve symptoms that interfere with living our lives the way we'd like.
Is therapy for you? Here are the most common responses I hear from new patients:
"I'm not feeling like myself"
"I'm so anxious I don't know what to do"
"I just can't sleep"
"I can't stop worrying"
"I'm afraid to trust people again"
"I can't focus"
I provide evidence-based treatments that focus on improving coping skills, understanding symptoms, processing emotions and thoughts more effectively, and changing behaviors. I have years of experience in assessing and treating trauma, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, stress mgmt, & adhd.
Through solution-focused therapy, Mindfulness, CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, DBT, and EFT “tapping” (just to name a few), I support you as you release old patterns and bring about the changes you’re wanting in life!
Life can be hard, the day-to-day “stuff” can be a challenge to navigate. Depression, feelings of hopelessness, grief, navigating family relationships, anxiety, a traumatic childhood, and/or struggling with how to raise your kids in a way that is different from how you were raised... Is it all just getting in the way of having the life you truly desire? Life can be a struggle, but it doesn’t have to be. Let’s develop skills and tools to navigate your mental health and relationships, because trust me— life can be amazing!!
Through solution-focused therapy, Mindfulness, CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, DBT, and EFT “tapping” (just to name a few), I support you as you release old patterns and bring about the changes you’re wanting in life!
Life can be hard, the day-to-day “stuff” can be a challenge to navigate. Depression, feelings of hopelessness, grief, navigating family relationships, anxiety, a traumatic childhood, and/or struggling with how to raise your kids in a way that is different from how you were raised... Is it all just getting in the way of having the life you truly desire? Life can be a struggle, but it doesn’t have to be. Let’s develop skills and tools to navigate your mental health and relationships, because trust me— life can be amazing!!
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Syracuse, NY. I specialize in working with teens and young adults who are feeling overwhelmed or stuck, as well as those navigating chronic illness and a range of mental health concerns. I also bring personal experience living with chronic illnesses, which informs my empathy, understanding, and approach to care.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Syracuse, NY. I specialize in working with teens and young adults who are feeling overwhelmed or stuck, as well as those navigating chronic illness and a range of mental health concerns. I also bring personal experience living with chronic illnesses, which informs my empathy, understanding, and approach to care.
Accepting in-person clients in Baldwinsville in July 2026! I believe everyone is deserving of processing their emotions in a place that is safe, non judgmental and met with compassion and empathy. Working on ourselves is some of the toughest work we can do and the most important. It’s important to allow ourselves grace as we grow through the varying seasons of our lives. This growth happens in children, adolescents and adults and is always evolving. I'm honored to be able to hold space for you or your children to do this work.
Accepting in-person clients in Baldwinsville in July 2026! I believe everyone is deserving of processing their emotions in a place that is safe, non judgmental and met with compassion and empathy. Working on ourselves is some of the toughest work we can do and the most important. It’s important to allow ourselves grace as we grow through the varying seasons of our lives. This growth happens in children, adolescents and adults and is always evolving. I'm honored to be able to hold space for you or your children to do this work.
Life can be overwhelming, especially when you're constantly pouring into others and forgetting to care for yourself. Therapy can be a space to slow down, reconnect with who you are, and start putting yourself first again. I believe we all have the ability to grow, heal, and move toward the most authentic version of ourselves—mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating addiction, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship challenges, ADHD and major life transitions —including pregnancy and postpartum changes.
Life can be overwhelming, especially when you're constantly pouring into others and forgetting to care for yourself. Therapy can be a space to slow down, reconnect with who you are, and start putting yourself first again. I believe we all have the ability to grow, heal, and move toward the most authentic version of ourselves—mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating addiction, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship challenges, ADHD and major life transitions —including pregnancy and postpartum changes.
Accepting new telehealth clients! Everyone deserves to understand their own story. Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to heal from the past, while also figuring out how to move forward? I would feel honored to help you to understand all of it! I utilize a blend of trauma-informed approaches to address and heal past experiences. Additionally, I can support you in achieving your developmental goals and enhancing your quality of life. I am dedicated to supporting you through life's changes and fostering personal healing. I offer a genuine connection and safe space to process.
Accepting new telehealth clients! Everyone deserves to understand their own story. Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to heal from the past, while also figuring out how to move forward? I would feel honored to help you to understand all of it! I utilize a blend of trauma-informed approaches to address and heal past experiences. Additionally, I can support you in achieving your developmental goals and enhancing your quality of life. I am dedicated to supporting you through life's changes and fostering personal healing. I offer a genuine connection and safe space to process.
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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.