Emotionally Focused Therapists in Wayne, PA
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Cheryl Sparks
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
If your relationship is painful and stuck,
Emotionally Focused
Therapy can likely help.
Are you tired of struggling to make it through the day? Feel like you've had the wind knocked out of you by an overwhelming situation? Is your relationship stuck in a painful rut? Have you lost your joy to feelings of emptiness, loss, or fear? Do you wish that just one person could understand what you're going through? I help people like you find their way through overwhelming situations: troubled or broken relationships, anxiety, and depression. You don't have to find your way alone; I can help you find healing and get your joy back.
Kaitlin Wendling
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MFT
Verified
Verified
I use various therapeutic modalities, such as Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
Emotionally Focused
Therapy (
EFT
), as well as Mindfulness Therapy to encourage my client's understanding of their emotions as they try to navigate the ebbs and flows of life.
Accepting New Clients! Empathy, validation, non-judgement, and authenticity are what you will experience. I believe meeting the client where they are and building rapport are two important aspects of counseling. I have a firm belief that we are influenced directly or indirectly by our family systems and culture. My mission is to empower each individual by teaching and guiding them along the journey of personal growth and change. I believe everyone’s situation is unique, therefore, I prefer to use an integrative approach where we find which therapeutic modality is best for you.
Fran Neall
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN, MSN, CS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
In my couples and family work, I specialize and am certified in
Emotionally Focused
Therapy (
EFT
).
Do you find yourself having the same fights over and over again? Do you feel alone in your relationship? Are you experiencing a major life transition, crisis or loss, or simply feel that there is something missing in your life?
I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist (MFT) with over 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. MFTs are relationship specialists trained to assess and treat individuals, couples and families to achieve more satisfying relationships in their personal and work life as well as their general social functioning.
Jennifer Ramirez
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
I am trained in
Emotionally Focused
Therapy (
EFT
), which is a scientific, evidence-based intervention used to support individuals, couples, and families in understanding how emotions tweak behaviors and how our emotions play a key role in our relationships with others.
If you or a member of your family is struggling with change, stress, and anxiety as we navigate through these challenging times, I am here to support you! I have worked with individuals and families for the past 20 years within the fields of education and psychology. I have always been interested in understanding human behavior and development and how narratives are systemic and evolve overtime. I understand how stress and anxiety can wreak havoc on us emotionally and take a physical toll on our bodies and our relationships.
Thomas J Dwyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I primarily utilize principles of
Emotionally Focused
Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Psychodynamic therapy.
There is currently a waitlist for new clients. I specialize in working with men who struggle with self-esteem, ADHD, motivation issues, depression, social anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting. Some common goals I help clients achieve are to improve interpersonal skills, feel more confident, reduce self-doubt, set goals more effectively, be more action oriented, empathize with others, better understand and communicate their emotional experience, and to learn to love and accept themselves.
Waitlist for new clients
Christine Shaw
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
For couples work I trained in
Emotionally Focused
Therapy, and employ other experiential and skill-based models as helpful.
I help adults and older teens in addressing interpersonal and communication skills, conflict, grief & loss, trauma recovery, and areas pertaining to sexuality, career, and faith. I integrate family-of-origin work, and make use of experiential modalities. With professional and biblical counseling training, and cross-cultural experience, I am sensitive to complex issues and dynamics. One's story and goals are focused on, along with areas of attunement and interpersonal connectedness.
Becky Walter
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
People seek out therapy for a variety of reasons, such as to address an already identified concern, to develop a particular coping skill set, or to enhance self-confidence and quality of life. I work to establish a trusting therapeutic relationship within which a client can share their unique story with a felt sense of validation, empathy, and hope. I work collaboratively with clients as we bare witness to the client's lived experiences looking through a lens of compassionate curiosity and establishing empowered self-agency that leads to patterns of intentional action and overall well-being.
Laura Elizabeth Farrell
Pre-Licensed Professional, LSW
Verified
Verified
I use a relational lens, and therefore each session looks different based upon the client’s needs and experience. I work with clients to create safer spaces that feel real and honor the many experiences an individual may be navigating. To me, the most important thing is to care and love one another. My work is rooted in care and love for humanity and the goal of betterment of our society as a whole, starting with the way we treat ourselves.
Fari A. Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Let me use my 30 year + experience to help you with difficult transitions and those challenges that you would rather not face alone. Working together will find solutions to reclaim your power and find peace and tranquility.
Davd Mueller
MS, NBCCH
Verified
Verified
Human beings are amazing creatures. Some part of them is always moving them toward health, healing, and wholeness. Sometimes people get stuck – relationships become painful, work becomes stressful, family life becomes overwhelming. It is part of my mission in life to help people get unstuck and assist them in bringing out their best. I have over 35 years of experience in working with individuals., couples, and families. I have worked extensively with Men's Issues. Affairs are painful. Marriages can be saved. I have experience helping couples recover.
Chas Wargo
LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide therapy for individuals, couples, families, adults and children. I have worked with many different clients providing the support needed for change. My experience at various social service agencies, at a child and family clinic; and in a college clinic has given me the opportunity to work with many adults, children, adolescents and families. I find my training in marriage and family therapy is particularly helpful for my clients in that it helps individuals better understand their relationships with themselves and others in their life. I regularly look at the systemic process in relationships, and at attachment issues.
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Tracy Defina
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
If you need a peaceful place to be heard with compassion, I can help. I believe the key to our mental health is being able to express our true selves and be heard. Receiving guidance for understanding and navigating emotions and behaviors that may be blocking our goals can lead to living more of the life we were meant to live. I work with individuals, children, couples or families. We can journey together with hope toward healing and thriving.
Bethany Bryde
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Currently accepting new clients!- Are you struggling to find balance in your life? Do you set high standards for yourself and feel like a failure if you don’t reach those goals? You may experience high anxiety and need control at all times. It can be exhausting and overwhelming all at once.
Caroline Doran
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Verified
Verified
I am a pre-licensed therapist who works with teenagers, young adults, and adults in the individual, group, and couples therapy settings.
Waitlist for new clients
Sara T Maggitti
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Counseling can be helpful when someone needs an objective person to listen, when their normal ways of coping no longer are working, or when they simply are feeling overwhelmed & hopeless. I work with people in a supportive & non-judgmental setting to explore their thoughts, feelings & relationships & in what areas they may be struggling. Together we identify one's strengths & find new, healthier, ways of thinking & behaving & outline a plan for initiating positive change in their lives. Through this supportive therapeutic relationship, we work toward sustained improvement in their everyday functioning.
Jeffrey Faude
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I focus a great deal on helping people expand their awareness of aspects of themselves and their important relationships that they have difficulty paying attention to and feeling. This increased awareness helps people feel more flexible and free to navigate the obstacles and cross-currents they find facing them in their lives, rather than remain stuck in repetitive cycles of suffering.
Linda A May
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, CW, CACD, PhD, (ABD)
Verified
Verified
People create knowledge in relationships. We NEED other minds to hone impressions into skills. We need explicit communication: this is HOW to create knowledge. The risks of self-disclosure are offset with great attendance, courage & proactive participation. It is HOW not WHAT problem is raised that yields solutions. Emotions are priceless data delivery systems; respected, examined & honored. Honest, caring connection buffer high-risk daring sharing. Problems are commonplace, unlike problem solving. Doing things differently creates different outcomes. At OATS YOU will build performance strength or you will be gone. It is up to you.
Ruth Han
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
It is a difficult task looking for a therapist. You are in a vulnerable position and how can you pick someone from a list of hundreds of people who all sound the same? To make this process a bit easier, I am active on TikTok and Instagram. My handle and username on there is "ruthhantherapy". I have hundreds of short videos on these platforms so that you can get to know me a bit more and see if I may be able to help you with what you are struggling with.
Brianna Ramirez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Welcome! I'm so glad you're here! In my work as a therapist, I help individuals and families create visions for growth and success, as well as develop useful coping skills and healthier communication dynamics that allow all members to feel heard and supported. Your thoughts and feelings are valid, and I will provide a safe space to process and experience those thoughts and feelings with you. I work with clients from age two to young adults work with their anxiety, self-esteem, peer relationships, social skills, etc. evolve into the person they aspire to be. I also run social skills groups throughout the year.
Alexandria Milligan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
I am a couple and family therapist who offers empathetic and compassionate treatment for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I utilize systems theories to assist clients in exploring how our relationships and environment impact our larger goals and sense of self. I focus on developing a relationship with clients and building a trusting and supportive environment. I believe in the power of resiliency and connection. Regardless of your goals or where you are in life, everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. My goal as a therapist is to support my clients and to work collaboratively during treatment.
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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.