Emotionally Focused Therapists in Memphis, TN
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Leigh Pitre
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPCMHSP, NCC, CH
Verified
Verified
I am trained in EMDR and
Emotionally Focused
Therapy (
EFT
) for couples.
First, I would like to say it takes courage to take the first step in your healing journey! I specialize in treating trauma, attachment-based issues, and couples. I take a whole-body approach that helps create and maintain lasting change. My ultimate goal for therapy with my clients is to help create corrective emotional experiences so that healing can occur. Whether that’s on an individual basis, or with a couple and the relational cycle. I truly believe it is an honor to walk alongside my clients throughout the healing process!

Shara Danziger
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC (T), PLPC
Verified
Verified
My approach is an eclectic one from
Emotionally Focused
Therapy, Attachment Work, Gottman, Ego State Therapies and DBT.
I work with couples, families and adolescents. What they all have in common is a feeling of why is this happening to me? What do I do now? Is everyone doing better than I am? Is everyone managing so much easier than we are? Why is my marriage so difficult? Is parenting this hard for everyone? I know that life can be complicated, and it does not come with a manual. My goal is to work with clients to face and navigate their life so that they can gain perspective and grow. My love is working with clients so they can move through this world in such a way that they can be strong mentally and in healthy families and relationships.

Molly Akin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am trained in
Emotionally Focused
Therapy.
Many experiences in life can motivate us to look for support―a difficult current or past relationship, overwhelming stress, unprocessed trauma, or maybe just a sense of being stuck. You aren't alone. My hope is that you find in me a nonjudgmental, caring presence to listen and help you process whatever pain or disconnection you might be experiencing. My aim is to guide you toward the wholeness you seek.

April Bailye Counseling (ABC)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
For the courageous individual seeking individual therapy - I have extensive training in CBT, DBT,
EFT
, and REBT.
Accepting new clients! If you're looking for a therapist that is going to listen to understand while also helping you figure out causes and solutions to your struggles, then you have found the right therapist. If you're married or in a relationship that once was good and now is filled with hurt, fighting, misunderstanding, or loneliness, I know how to help. There is hope for your relationship, and I will give you the tools you need to build and maintain a happy and healthy relationship. If you are a person that is looking for individual therapy for yourself, I have experience and tools to help you in your journey, as well.

Dr. Carol Stoney
Counselor, PhD, LPC, MHSP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
*Certified Gottman Therapist, Educator and Trainer* *Certified Imago Therapist* *Trained
Emotionally Focused
Therapist* I use my extensive training to offer the following treatment options: ONLINE INDIVIDUAL or ONLINE COUPLES THERAPY (only available to Tennessee residents).
Healthy relationships are not the mystery that most of us believe them to be. Love may be the reason that we commit to a relationship, but few know how to sustain that wonderful, secure feeling. There are skills that all of us must learn in order to create and manage our relationships so that our dreams don't go the way of statistics and have us end up separated from our loved one. While individual therapy has been linked to worsening relationship issues, my research-based training provides the opposite: HOPE. Let me work with you to stop the negative patterns that are taking you away from the partnership you wish to have.

Adriene Dulaney
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, (TN)
Verified
Verified
She uses an integrative therapeutic approach, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Family Systems, and
Emotionally Focused
Therapy (
EFT
) among others.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected in your relationships—whether at home, at work, or with your family and friends? Do you feel unheard, misunderstood, unappreciated, or lonely? Do you find difficulty in balancing life and prioritizing your personal needs? Do you feel numb, untrusting, hopeless, or anxious due to a significant life event? Adriene is passionate about helping others discover and achieve balanced, fulfilling lives. She also believes that strong communities and families are made possible through healthy relationships. Adriene welcomes the opportunity to work with you with weekend appointments available.

Charmai Davalos
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, MFT
Verified
Verified
I work from a family systems perspective integrating Internal Family Systems with attachment-based,
Emotionally Focused
Therapy.
Christian First Responders are often the first to respond and the last to seek help. When I can walk alongside First Responder couples and families on their journey to the correct state of relationship within themselves and in connection with other, I feel that I am contributing to something much greater and that is both honoring and humbling.

Michelle Renae Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEAP, LSSW
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with all age groups. However, I particularly enjoy working with both men and women on their individualized issues. I also enjoy working with teens who are at the experimental stages of Alcohol and Drug issues. I have a Family Therapy background and Outpatient Mental Health, as well as over 15 years of providing EAP Counseling services, which is more Brief/Solution Focus Therapy. I love working with people helping them to reach a healthy emotional and mental state of being!! Let’s work together so that you can be happy and comfortable living in the present moment.

Kristena Partridge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Kristena is a compassionate, empathetic, and solutions-oriented licensed clinical social worked. She received her MSW from Aurora University in 2021 and has since relocated back to her hometown of Memphis, TN. She enjoys working with adolescents and adults to improve their relationships and better their lives all around. Kristena has experience with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) , trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), person-centered and solution-focused therapy. She has active licenses in IL and TN.

Leigh Leslie Harrison
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPCtemp, NCC
Verified
Verified
Leigh brings years of education and experience to help clients work through various issues. She is passionate about providing a safe space where clients can learn, grow, and make changes in order to live well in a broken world. Life can be difficult; however, her hope is that every client feels seen, heard, and understood. Recognizing that suffering is inevitable and that life brings challenges, Leigh welcomes clients who long to bring healing and redemption to their narrative. She would be honored to walk alongside you in whatever season in which you find yourself.

Elnora Peters
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC, MHSP, MS, BBA
Verified
Verified
You may be going through a major shift in your life and have reached a breaking point. The good news is that you no longer have to figure it out by yourself. As a skilled and empathetic psychotherapist, my desire is to help individuals overcome anxiety, depression, grief/loss, life transitions, family and marital/relationship discord.
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Lawrence Elliott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Brene Brown wrote that "Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we'll ever do". I aim to create a safe place and a trusting relationship that will help you bravely share your story. Once we find the courage to share our truths, the courage to heal and change can come shortly after. Nothing that we experience is wasted story.
Not accepting new clients

Whitney Trotter
RDN/LDN, RN, RYT
My clinical experience is in treating clients suffering with disorder eating and eating disorders, through a holistic, patient centered, and intuitive approach. I also help clients who are searching for nutritional management or evidenced-based nutrition for chronic disease management. I help clients meet their individual health goals by holding them accountable to goals set during sessions and encouraging them with compassion and expertise. I am one of the few registered dietitians with experience in crisis management and working with clients who have experienced trauma and abuse.

Christie Payne
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, CEAP, SAP
Verified
Verified
As a therapist I help individuals and couples identify areas in their life where changes can be made.The relationships in your life may be dissatisfying or maybe you are going through a difficult situation that is beyond your control. Together, we can work to uncover what is getting in the way of you living life with purpose and satisfaction.

Sandy McCullough
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
I have been doing psychotherapy since 1994. The first two years I worked with recovering alcoholics and addicts. The next 7 years I visited homes and did family counseling. Since that time I have been in Private Practice working with those who have been suffering from anxiety, depression, Posttramautic Stress, ADHD issues, marital conflict, and much more.

Sunflower Counseling Services, PLLC
LPC, MHSP, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, we are here to offer support. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and in sessions our therapists promote behavioral transformation by encouraging a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and reactions. Our therapists have the tools and professional experience to help you get back on track.

Haley Alsaffar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, NCC, ACS
Verified
Verified
It has been shown time and again the relationship between client and counselor is the most important part of a therapy experience. It is always on my mind to ensure that our relationship remains entirely focused on you, but as a part of the collaborative duo that will become client and therapist I’m happy to share a bit about myself. Relationally, I have been described as down-to-earth, authentic and sincere and I enjoy a bit of humorous banter in the therapy space as the situation calls for it. With humility and curiosity I am eager to hear about your life experiences. Licensed in TN (license 3396) & Virginia (license 0701010748)

Truth Reveal Recover Health and Wellness, LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Truth Reveal Recover Health and Wellness, LLC is about healing and restoration. As a therapist, I go along the healing journey with you to help you reach who you see as your true self. There are parts of us that have become oppressed by anxiety, depression, lack of confidence, trauma, amongst other things. The journey of healing begins with you! Let's heal! Allow me on your journey of healing so that you may reveal the truths you need from the traumas that held you captive within yourself. Truth Reveal Recover provides a safe, open and warm space where you can start your healing. Let's Heal!

Roslyn Postlewaite
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
Have you been feeling like something is wrong but you cannot pinpoint why? Do you find that you hid behind your accomplishments and don’t feel like you know yourself fully? Do you feel emotionally burnt out and not sure how to begin to take care of yourself? Do you often feel stressed, lack balance, and don’t know who you can talk to about it? I think I can help you! I believe everyone deserves to feel heard, seen , and understood so that they can be confident in who they are, what they want to do, and ultimately who they want to be. Therapy can be your first step to FEELING better and SEEING better.

Caitlin Leggett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR, LPCMHSP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome! Do you feel like anxiety consumes all your energy? Do you get nervous and self-conscious when talking to other people? Does life feel chaotic and unmanageable? These are just a few of the many issues I help my clients work through. Anxiety, depression, low-self esteem, and life stress can definitely leave you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, but you don’t have to go through it alone! I am a Counselor and Art Therapist with experience treating teens and adults for various anxiety and depressive disorders. I am also passionate about assisting clients improve their self-esteem and relationships with others.
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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.