Emotionally Focused Therapists in Austin, TX
I am trained in the modalities of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT).
Welcome! I look forward to getting to know you. I want to start by validating your willingness and strength to come forward and look into seeking help for yourself. You’ve already started your mental wellness journey by acknowledging that there are areas in your life that you would like to make some changes in, and that is exactly what I am here for. My goal is to give you the tools that you need to live a fully balanced life with healthy and fulfilling relationships by learning the balance between acceptance and change. My passion for therapy comes from my own positive experiences and the change that therapy has brought to my life.
I am trained in the modalities of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT).
Welcome! I look forward to getting to know you. I want to start by validating your willingness and strength to come forward and look into seeking help for yourself. You’ve already started your mental wellness journey by acknowledging that there are areas in your life that you would like to make some changes in, and that is exactly what I am here for. My goal is to give you the tools that you need to live a fully balanced life with healthy and fulfilling relationships by learning the balance between acceptance and change. My passion for therapy comes from my own positive experiences and the change that therapy has brought to my life.
Suzanne Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78701
I use the following modalities: EMDR, Somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems, Attachment theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I work with individuals, couples, children, teenagers, college students, and parents using a trauma based-approach focusing on how connection and belonging needs manifest in significant relationships as well as the relationship you have with yourself. I help with a number of issues including anxiety, PTSD, attachment issues, codependency, boundary setting, communication, grief/loss, divorce, women's issues (perinatal, perimenopause, menopause), sexual violence and abuse, neurodivergence, and am a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community.
I use the following modalities: EMDR, Somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems, Attachment theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I work with individuals, couples, children, teenagers, college students, and parents using a trauma based-approach focusing on how connection and belonging needs manifest in significant relationships as well as the relationship you have with yourself. I help with a number of issues including anxiety, PTSD, attachment issues, codependency, boundary setting, communication, grief/loss, divorce, women's issues (perinatal, perimenopause, menopause), sexual violence and abuse, neurodivergence, and am a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community.
I draw on a variety of therapeutic modalities with an emphasis on mindfulness, EFT, narrative and behavioral therapies.
I am passionate about working with neurodivergent folks (Autism, ADHD, OCD et al). I also frequently work with couples and polycules, as well as individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ and/or nerdy creatives. When working with couples and relationships, I'm passionate about facilitating improved communication to resolve a recurring area of friction, cultivating awareness of unhelpful patterns so we can break them, and deepening the friendship and intimacy in the relationship. I frequently work with relationships where one or more partner is neurodivergent. I also offer online therapy groups for ADHD and Autistic folks.
I draw on a variety of therapeutic modalities with an emphasis on mindfulness, EFT, narrative and behavioral therapies.
I am passionate about working with neurodivergent folks (Autism, ADHD, OCD et al). I also frequently work with couples and polycules, as well as individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ and/or nerdy creatives. When working with couples and relationships, I'm passionate about facilitating improved communication to resolve a recurring area of friction, cultivating awareness of unhelpful patterns so we can break them, and deepening the friendship and intimacy in the relationship. I frequently work with relationships where one or more partner is neurodivergent. I also offer online therapy groups for ADHD and Autistic folks.
I use a mix of Couples ACT, EFT, EMDR, DBT, CBT, MBCT, and many more.
I will maintain an environment of encouragement, compassion, and understanding to help you build and improve your strengths. I want you to experience feeling heard and receiving the help you need by incorporating informational sheets. Then have you practice on your own with the informational sheets given.
I use a mix of Couples ACT, EFT, EMDR, DBT, CBT, MBCT, and many more.
I will maintain an environment of encouragement, compassion, and understanding to help you build and improve your strengths. I want you to experience feeling heard and receiving the help you need by incorporating informational sheets. Then have you practice on your own with the informational sheets given.
Don D Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LISW-S, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Welcome! I am Dr. Don Allen. I have a concierge practice and have formally opened my Austin, Texas office! I currently specialize in the treatment of Marriage and Emotional Trauma. I am a Certified Gottman Therapist, Certified EFT Therapist and EMDR Certified Therapist. Prior to 2012, I specialized in the treatment of Children and Adolescents and Drug and Alcohol Intervention. Please visit my website to get to know me, learn more about my practice, see videos and listen to my live radio broadcasts. Looking forward!
Welcome! I am Dr. Don Allen. I have a concierge practice and have formally opened my Austin, Texas office! I currently specialize in the treatment of Marriage and Emotional Trauma. I am a Certified Gottman Therapist, Certified EFT Therapist and EMDR Certified Therapist. Prior to 2012, I specialized in the treatment of Children and Adolescents and Drug and Alcohol Intervention. Please visit my website to get to know me, learn more about my practice, see videos and listen to my live radio broadcasts. Looking forward!
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Austin
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
I'm also trained in EFT and DBT.
We all encounter major stress and loss and often we recover well on our own. Sometimes life becomes overwhelming, confusing and too big to process alone. You can reach out for support, and you don’t have to do it alone. Through therapy, you have the power to focus on what helps you learn and grow. I am passionate about helping clients connect to their core values in therapy. We'll use mindfulness-based therapies to help you become aware of thoughts and behaviors that prevent you from experiencing a joyful and authentic life. I enjoy using humor, creativity and self-compassion in my practice.
I'm also trained in EFT and DBT.
We all encounter major stress and loss and often we recover well on our own. Sometimes life becomes overwhelming, confusing and too big to process alone. You can reach out for support, and you don’t have to do it alone. Through therapy, you have the power to focus on what helps you learn and grow. I am passionate about helping clients connect to their core values in therapy. We'll use mindfulness-based therapies to help you become aware of thoughts and behaviors that prevent you from experiencing a joyful and authentic life. I enjoy using humor, creativity and self-compassion in my practice.
Emily Pearce
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
I consider myself mostly an Emotionally Focused Therapist who uses a dash of mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and strength-based counseling.
Hello fellow neurodivergent individuals and couples! If you're feeling isolated, misunderstood, or having a lack of connection in your relationships, I'm here to help you! I am an encourager and advocate for families & individuals who struggle with neurodivergence. In our sessions, I will encourage you towards self-discovery, healing, and growth. Therapy with me will always be a collaborative effort – you are the leader of your own healing, and I am the expert in the field to help guide you towards your goals.
I consider myself mostly an Emotionally Focused Therapist who uses a dash of mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and strength-based counseling.
Hello fellow neurodivergent individuals and couples! If you're feeling isolated, misunderstood, or having a lack of connection in your relationships, I'm here to help you! I am an encourager and advocate for families & individuals who struggle with neurodivergence. In our sessions, I will encourage you towards self-discovery, healing, and growth. Therapy with me will always be a collaborative effort – you are the leader of your own healing, and I am the expert in the field to help guide you towards your goals.
Using Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), we'll create a safer space where you can express what you really need and feel heard.
Have you been in therapy most of your life? Do you feel like everything you've tried hasn't worked? Do you feel misunderstood, invisible, or invalidated? I see you! I believe in empowering all of my clients to make decisions in their lives that feel best for them all the while walking alongside them and navigating whatever surfaces through the journey. My passion is guiding individuals and couples through the impact of trauma in their lives, empowering them to discover and embrace deeper parts of themselves while restoring meaningful connections in their relationships.
Using Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), we'll create a safer space where you can express what you really need and feel heard.
Have you been in therapy most of your life? Do you feel like everything you've tried hasn't worked? Do you feel misunderstood, invisible, or invalidated? I see you! I believe in empowering all of my clients to make decisions in their lives that feel best for them all the while walking alongside them and navigating whatever surfaces through the journey. My passion is guiding individuals and couples through the impact of trauma in their lives, empowering them to discover and embrace deeper parts of themselves while restoring meaningful connections in their relationships.
I believe in old-school techniques like CBT, DBT, EFT, SFBT, and MI.
Are you struggling with overwhelming thoughts and fears? Do you feel alone in your battles with anxiety and trauma? Are feelings of isolation and loneliness weighing heavy on you, yet you struggle to muster the courage to seek support?
I believe in old-school techniques like CBT, DBT, EFT, SFBT, and MI.
Are you struggling with overwhelming thoughts and fears? Do you feel alone in your battles with anxiety and trauma? Are feelings of isolation and loneliness weighing heavy on you, yet you struggle to muster the courage to seek support?
Shana Sheeran, PhD LMFT Neuropsychotherapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CCTP-II, CTMH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78732
Waitlist for new clients
I use elements of EFT, Internal Family Systems, Sandtray, Psychodrama and other experiential modalities to help my clients heal and move forward.
Do you want your relationships to be better? How about your relationship with yourself? Have you experienced trauma in important relationships and struggle with anxiety, depression, guilt, low self esteem? I believe relationships are extremely important in our growth and development. This belief begins with, and is evidenced by, the relationship I will work to form with you!
I use elements of EFT, Internal Family Systems, Sandtray, Psychodrama and other experiential modalities to help my clients heal and move forward.
Do you want your relationships to be better? How about your relationship with yourself? Have you experienced trauma in important relationships and struggle with anxiety, depression, guilt, low self esteem? I believe relationships are extremely important in our growth and development. This belief begins with, and is evidenced by, the relationship I will work to form with you!
Meet Our Emotionally Focused Therapists
Caroline Anthony
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LMFT, RPT™
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759
I am extensively trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy ( EFT) and many modalities of child and family therapy including: Child-Centered Play Therapy, Theraplay, and Child-Parent Relationship Therapy.
I approach my work with clients from a systemic approach and utilize experiential family approaches, expressive arts, and play therapy to help children express themselves in their natural language—play! I also enjoy working with couples to help them change negative patterns of interaction and grow in understanding and connection to one another.
I am extensively trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy ( EFT) and many modalities of child and family therapy including: Child-Centered Play Therapy, Theraplay, and Child-Parent Relationship Therapy.
I approach my work with clients from a systemic approach and utilize experiential family approaches, expressive arts, and play therapy to help children express themselves in their natural language—play! I also enjoy working with couples to help them change negative patterns of interaction and grow in understanding and connection to one another.
I am an attachment-oriented therapist who uses a blend of emotionally focused and mindfulness-based approaches, tailoring my methods to each client's unique needs.
Hi and Welcome! I'm grateful you're taking the time to explore what connecting with me may be like. I was twenty-something when life taught me strong relationships are the key to health and well-being. Neuroscience has proven this true and we now know that we are inherently wired for connection on a neurobiological level. Connection isn’t a luxury, it’s essential to our survival. Ironically, it’s connection that can also be the source of our most profound pain and suffering. No matter how deep the hurt or how great the loss, things can shift when we feel seen, heard, and understood by another. We heal in connection with others.
I am an attachment-oriented therapist who uses a blend of emotionally focused and mindfulness-based approaches, tailoring my methods to each client's unique needs.
Hi and Welcome! I'm grateful you're taking the time to explore what connecting with me may be like. I was twenty-something when life taught me strong relationships are the key to health and well-being. Neuroscience has proven this true and we now know that we are inherently wired for connection on a neurobiological level. Connection isn’t a luxury, it’s essential to our survival. Ironically, it’s connection that can also be the source of our most profound pain and suffering. No matter how deep the hurt or how great the loss, things can shift when we feel seen, heard, and understood by another. We heal in connection with others.
Abundant Life Counseling Services, P.A.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78750
Each therapist on our staff of 12 has unique specialties, including therapy for adults and teens, play therapy, marriage counseling, sex therapy, affair recovery, EFT, EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS, family therapy, and premarital counseling.
Abundant Life Counseling Services, P.A., is a professional Christian counseling practice seeking to help people live and love more abundantly through practicing faith-based and traditional counseling methods. Each therapist on our staff is committed to helping you discover life beyond broken relationships, impaired thinking, painful behavior patterns, and debilitating intense emotions. You will be seen and known in your relational, emotional, psychological, or spiritual struggle, experiencing what it's like to be accepted, understood, and deeply challenged as your therapist joins you on a journey toward God's hope and healing.
Each therapist on our staff of 12 has unique specialties, including therapy for adults and teens, play therapy, marriage counseling, sex therapy, affair recovery, EFT, EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS, family therapy, and premarital counseling.
Abundant Life Counseling Services, P.A., is a professional Christian counseling practice seeking to help people live and love more abundantly through practicing faith-based and traditional counseling methods. Each therapist on our staff is committed to helping you discover life beyond broken relationships, impaired thinking, painful behavior patterns, and debilitating intense emotions. You will be seen and known in your relational, emotional, psychological, or spiritual struggle, experiencing what it's like to be accepted, understood, and deeply challenged as your therapist joins you on a journey toward God's hope and healing.
I use a diverse approach to therapy including mindfulness, somatic experiencing, meditation, EFT (tapping), ecotherapy, EMDR, and CBT.
I specialize in working with stress, anxiety disorders, women's issues, and trauma. I believe that through self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-love we can strengthen and grow the relationships in our lives and within ourselves. You may be struggling with issues related to relationships, confidence, anxiety, or major life changes. I am passionate about helping women navigate the most important relationships in their lives. I understand that the patterns are wired so deep in our nervous system that even when we consciously want to change how we show up it can feel impossible. The psychedelic experience allows you to uncover.
I use a diverse approach to therapy including mindfulness, somatic experiencing, meditation, EFT (tapping), ecotherapy, EMDR, and CBT.
I specialize in working with stress, anxiety disorders, women's issues, and trauma. I believe that through self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-love we can strengthen and grow the relationships in our lives and within ourselves. You may be struggling with issues related to relationships, confidence, anxiety, or major life changes. I am passionate about helping women navigate the most important relationships in their lives. I understand that the patterns are wired so deep in our nervous system that even when we consciously want to change how we show up it can feel impossible. The psychedelic experience allows you to uncover.
Abundant Life Counseling Services, PA
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78750
Each therapist on our staff of 12 has unique specialties, including therapy for adults and teens, play therapy, marriage counseling, sex therapy, affair recovery, EFT, EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS, family therapy, and premarital counseling.
Abundant Life Counseling Services, P.A., is a professional Christian counseling practice seeking to help people live and love more abundantly through practicing faith-based and traditional counseling methods. Each therapist on our staff is committed to helping you discover life beyond broken relationships, impaired thinking, painful behavior patterns, and debilitating intense emotions. You will be seen and known in your relational, emotional, psychological, or spiritual struggle, experiencing what it's like to be accepted, understood, and deeply challenged as your therapist joins you on a journey toward God's hope and healing.
Each therapist on our staff of 12 has unique specialties, including therapy for adults and teens, play therapy, marriage counseling, sex therapy, affair recovery, EFT, EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS, family therapy, and premarital counseling.
Abundant Life Counseling Services, P.A., is a professional Christian counseling practice seeking to help people live and love more abundantly through practicing faith-based and traditional counseling methods. Each therapist on our staff is committed to helping you discover life beyond broken relationships, impaired thinking, painful behavior patterns, and debilitating intense emotions. You will be seen and known in your relational, emotional, psychological, or spiritual struggle, experiencing what it's like to be accepted, understood, and deeply challenged as your therapist joins you on a journey toward God's hope and healing.
My approach integrates CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, psychodynamic principles, attachment theory, EFT, and psychodrama techniques.
As someone who began my own therapeutic journey early in life, I know how powerful self-discovery and healing can be. Whether you’re seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, better relationships, or relief from emotional pain, this work has the potential to be transformative and my personal and professional experiences have continued to prove to me how true that is. My intention is to create a safe, compassionate space where we can collaboratively explore your needs and goals together. It’s my hope to be able to guide you to and embrace your own journey toward growth, clarity, and connection.
My approach integrates CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, psychodynamic principles, attachment theory, EFT, and psychodrama techniques.
As someone who began my own therapeutic journey early in life, I know how powerful self-discovery and healing can be. Whether you’re seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, better relationships, or relief from emotional pain, this work has the potential to be transformative and my personal and professional experiences have continued to prove to me how true that is. My intention is to create a safe, compassionate space where we can collaboratively explore your needs and goals together. It’s my hope to be able to guide you to and embrace your own journey toward growth, clarity, and connection.
Marian Wall Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78704
For relationships, I use evidence based Emotionally Focused Therapy that is rooted in attachment science.
Now accepting new clients! I specialize in helping people heal from toxic shame and create new scripts around healthy sexuality. Some of the issues I have worked with include mismatched desire, sexual trauma, out of control sexual behavior, and betrayal trauma. I work with both individuals and couples.
In addition to my experience of working as a therapist for nearly 18 years, I am currently in training to become a certified sex therapist.
For relationships, I use evidence based Emotionally Focused Therapy that is rooted in attachment science.
Now accepting new clients! I specialize in helping people heal from toxic shame and create new scripts around healthy sexuality. Some of the issues I have worked with include mismatched desire, sexual trauma, out of control sexual behavior, and betrayal trauma. I work with both individuals and couples.
In addition to my experience of working as a therapist for nearly 18 years, I am currently in training to become a certified sex therapist.
Barbara Salazar
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78704
These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Hi there! I’m Barbara (she/her), and I want you to know how much I appreciate you being here with me today. I am an LPC associate supervised by Ilyse Kennedy, M.A., LPC-S PMH-C, PSEP, Emdria Certified Clinician. I know that reaching out for support isn’t always easy, so you should definitely give yourself a pat on the back for making it this far! I believe that our therapeutic relationship will be a collaborative therapeutic partnership, where we work together as a team. My goal is to provide you with the skills and techniques you need to enhance your quality of life and help you achieve your long-term aspirations.
These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Hi there! I’m Barbara (she/her), and I want you to know how much I appreciate you being here with me today. I am an LPC associate supervised by Ilyse Kennedy, M.A., LPC-S PMH-C, PSEP, Emdria Certified Clinician. I know that reaching out for support isn’t always easy, so you should definitely give yourself a pat on the back for making it this far! I believe that our therapeutic relationship will be a collaborative therapeutic partnership, where we work together as a team. My goal is to provide you with the skills and techniques you need to enhance your quality of life and help you achieve your long-term aspirations.
I often use Emotionally Focused Therapy with couples.
Dedicated and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience helping couples and individuals and skilled in providing counseling services to service members, spouses, and family members, with expertise in couples therapy, communication issues, and various therapeutic modalities and seeking an opportunity to leverage my extensive counseling background and diverse training to assist individuals and couples in achieving their therapeutic goals.
I often use Emotionally Focused Therapy with couples.
Dedicated and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience helping couples and individuals and skilled in providing counseling services to service members, spouses, and family members, with expertise in couples therapy, communication issues, and various therapeutic modalities and seeking an opportunity to leverage my extensive counseling background and diverse training to assist individuals and couples in achieving their therapeutic goals.
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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.