Emotionally Focused Therapists in Austin, TX
I am a certified emotionally focused couples therapist and have undergone rigorous training in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, an empirically validated form of couples therapy.
Are you wanting to save your relationship? Do you often argue about the same issues? Do you desire the closeness you once had, but don't know how to reconnect? Being in a relationship is difficult work, and we all experience times when our relationship ideal is not our reality. The good news is that you can get back those warm feelings that drew you together in the beginning. I can help you make sense of the struggles, and explore conflict in a way that brings clarity, understanding and intimacy back in to your relationship. I also have received specialized training to help couples experiencing betrayal and infidelity.
I am a certified emotionally focused couples therapist and have undergone rigorous training in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, an empirically validated form of couples therapy.
Are you wanting to save your relationship? Do you often argue about the same issues? Do you desire the closeness you once had, but don't know how to reconnect? Being in a relationship is difficult work, and we all experience times when our relationship ideal is not our reality. The good news is that you can get back those warm feelings that drew you together in the beginning. I can help you make sense of the struggles, and explore conflict in a way that brings clarity, understanding and intimacy back in to your relationship. I also have received specialized training to help couples experiencing betrayal and infidelity.
Phil Coleman
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, RMHCI
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Using EFT, we'll explore expressing your emotions freely without judgement to understand the needs attached to them.
Does parenthood feel like there are too many unrealistic expectations? Like a constant balancing act? I’ve been there too. As a dad, I know Fatherhood can be lonely, but it doesn’t have to be a maze of stress and uncertainty. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by new responsibilities or unsure how to stay connected with your partner amidst the chaos, I’m here to help. The early stages of parenting are often full of joy, but they can also strain your relationship, shifting focus away from romance and connection. It's possible to find each other again at such a tumultuous time.
Using EFT, we'll explore expressing your emotions freely without judgement to understand the needs attached to them.
Does parenthood feel like there are too many unrealistic expectations? Like a constant balancing act? I’ve been there too. As a dad, I know Fatherhood can be lonely, but it doesn’t have to be a maze of stress and uncertainty. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by new responsibilities or unsure how to stay connected with your partner amidst the chaos, I’m here to help. The early stages of parenting are often full of joy, but they can also strain your relationship, shifting focus away from romance and connection. It's possible to find each other again at such a tumultuous time.
Eans Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, NCC, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
We use attachment based therapies (Gottman, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Experiential) to establish safe, healthy emotional bonds.
The relationships you have greatly impact your quality of life. It's common for people to say "relationships are hard work" and "relationships require compromise". However, there's not enough conversation on how to navigate those hardships or how to decide when to compromise. I can guide you as you work through figuring out what feels authentic for you through the use of attachment based, experiential therapies. If you are in a troubled relationship, going through a transition, feeling depressed, or in need of someone to talk to, we're here to help.
We use attachment based therapies (Gottman, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Experiential) to establish safe, healthy emotional bonds.
The relationships you have greatly impact your quality of life. It's common for people to say "relationships are hard work" and "relationships require compromise". However, there's not enough conversation on how to navigate those hardships or how to decide when to compromise. I can guide you as you work through figuring out what feels authentic for you through the use of attachment based, experiential therapies. If you are in a troubled relationship, going through a transition, feeling depressed, or in need of someone to talk to, we're here to help.
I utilize Culturally Sensitive, Emotionally Focused, Humanistic, and Person-Centered approaches to provide personalized care.
My ideal client faces challenges such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, or insomnia. They seek a compassionate, understanding approach to their mental health, needing personalized strategies to manage their symptoms and improve their daily lives. Their goals include achieving emotional stability, enhancing their overall well-being, and developing effective coping mechanisms. They want to feel heard and supported, aiming to regain control and build resilience for a fulfilling and balanced life.
I utilize Culturally Sensitive, Emotionally Focused, Humanistic, and Person-Centered approaches to provide personalized care.
My ideal client faces challenges such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, or insomnia. They seek a compassionate, understanding approach to their mental health, needing personalized strategies to manage their symptoms and improve their daily lives. Their goals include achieving emotional stability, enhancing their overall well-being, and developing effective coping mechanisms. They want to feel heard and supported, aiming to regain control and build resilience for a fulfilling and balanced life.
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) to help couples identify and get to the root of their patterns, understanding the emotions that fuel them along the way.
I see individuals and relationships primarily working through issues of identity, sexuality, attachment, complex trauma, and relationship difficulties. My approach is warm and caring, but straightforward when necessary.
I work through an attachment lens, as the research shows that our relationships with our early caregivers can inform how we attach to those we love as adults. This means we may not only explore your current hurt, but the root of where that pain comes from. Through somatic techniques, I help my clients become more comfortable accessing and learning from their emotions, experiences, and body's signals.
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) to help couples identify and get to the root of their patterns, understanding the emotions that fuel them along the way.
I see individuals and relationships primarily working through issues of identity, sexuality, attachment, complex trauma, and relationship difficulties. My approach is warm and caring, but straightforward when necessary.
I work through an attachment lens, as the research shows that our relationships with our early caregivers can inform how we attach to those we love as adults. This means we may not only explore your current hurt, but the root of where that pain comes from. Through somatic techniques, I help my clients become more comfortable accessing and learning from their emotions, experiences, and body's signals.
Savannah Honarbakht
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
However, I am attuned to experiential and emotionally focused methods that call for collaboration, a strength-based approach, client autonomy, emotional awareness, personal growth, authenticity, and a mind-body connection.
In the shadows where pain and resilience intertwine, I offer a safe haven for misfits and souls alike navigating the darkest depths of trauma, identity, and high-conflict storms, guiding you toward the light of healing & growth. As a neuroqueer person, my lived experiences drive my passion for advocating systemic equality and change. I strive to create a non-judgmental space where connection and validation thrive. You deserve to harness your inner potential and strength, and to feel empowered. Let’s walk together through the darkness, so you can reclaim your power and emerge stronger, with a revived sense of purpose & peace.
However, I am attuned to experiential and emotionally focused methods that call for collaboration, a strength-based approach, client autonomy, emotional awareness, personal growth, authenticity, and a mind-body connection.
In the shadows where pain and resilience intertwine, I offer a safe haven for misfits and souls alike navigating the darkest depths of trauma, identity, and high-conflict storms, guiding you toward the light of healing & growth. As a neuroqueer person, my lived experiences drive my passion for advocating systemic equality and change. I strive to create a non-judgmental space where connection and validation thrive. You deserve to harness your inner potential and strength, and to feel empowered. Let’s walk together through the darkness, so you can reclaim your power and emerge stronger, with a revived sense of purpose & peace.
I offer coaching, culturally sensitive care, emotionally focused therapy, humanistic principles, and person-centered approaches.
My ideal client is someone seeking holistic care for various health concerns, including managing flu symptoms, ear infections, allergies, sinus infections, and weight loss. They want personalized, empathetic treatment that empowers them with knowledge about their health. Their goals include achieving overall wellness, improving their quality of life, and feeling supported and understood in their health journey. They seek a practitioner who listens, respects their cultural background, and provides comprehensive, compassionate care tailored to their unique needs.
I offer coaching, culturally sensitive care, emotionally focused therapy, humanistic principles, and person-centered approaches.
My ideal client is someone seeking holistic care for various health concerns, including managing flu symptoms, ear infections, allergies, sinus infections, and weight loss. They want personalized, empathetic treatment that empowers them with knowledge about their health. Their goals include achieving overall wellness, improving their quality of life, and feeling supported and understood in their health journey. They seek a practitioner who listens, respects their cultural background, and provides comprehensive, compassionate care tailored to their unique needs.
I am trained in EMDR, the Gottman Method, and Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples.
Feel free to text me for a free 15-minute consultation at 512.221.4155. I believe that the compassion and self-awareness we develop impact our interactions and overall well-being. In our sessions, we'll work together to identify and overcome obstacles, helping you achieve your goals.
I am trained in EMDR, the Gottman Method, and Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples.
Feel free to text me for a free 15-minute consultation at 512.221.4155. I believe that the compassion and self-awareness we develop impact our interactions and overall well-being. In our sessions, we'll work together to identify and overcome obstacles, helping you achieve your goals.
Lydia’s very own rich cross-cultural experience, experiences with EMDR & EFT shaped her uniqueness to help clients navigating this type of challenges, especially when it comes to cross-cultural relationships.
Tired of feeling anxious, angry or depressed, and want some real change in this new year? You've watched so many self-help videos, read books, tried to change your perspective, think positively, but wondering why it's not helping. You're feeling stuck in your relationships but don't know what to do, wondering why you & your partner seem to always ending up hurting each other despite how much you actually desire to connect deep down, or even wonder what's the point to stay together if it's so mundane or painful? The Restoring Place is for you!
Lydia’s very own rich cross-cultural experience, experiences with EMDR & EFT shaped her uniqueness to help clients navigating this type of challenges, especially when it comes to cross-cultural relationships.
Tired of feeling anxious, angry or depressed, and want some real change in this new year? You've watched so many self-help videos, read books, tried to change your perspective, think positively, but wondering why it's not helping. You're feeling stuck in your relationships but don't know what to do, wondering why you & your partner seem to always ending up hurting each other despite how much you actually desire to connect deep down, or even wonder what's the point to stay together if it's so mundane or painful? The Restoring Place is for you!
Through techniques like Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) and Family Systems, I help clients gain insight into themselves and experience more fulfilling, meaningful relationships.
You may be struggling with past relationship wounds, family dynamics that still impact you, or feeling like something keeps holding you back from truly connecting with others. Perhaps you’re navigating a big life transition—starting a new relationship, becoming a parent, or facing the end of one chapter—and want to feel more at peace, seen, and valued. You’re seeking a space where you can heal, explore your identity, and build healthier, fulfilling relationships without giving up your dreams or goals. You’re ready to understand yourself more deeply and find a balance between being true to yourself and nurturing your connections.
Through techniques like Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) and Family Systems, I help clients gain insight into themselves and experience more fulfilling, meaningful relationships.
You may be struggling with past relationship wounds, family dynamics that still impact you, or feeling like something keeps holding you back from truly connecting with others. Perhaps you’re navigating a big life transition—starting a new relationship, becoming a parent, or facing the end of one chapter—and want to feel more at peace, seen, and valued. You’re seeking a space where you can heal, explore your identity, and build healthier, fulfilling relationships without giving up your dreams or goals. You’re ready to understand yourself more deeply and find a balance between being true to yourself and nurturing your connections.
My holistic coaching/therapy practice is a combination of ACT, EMDR, Somatic and Emotionally focused therapy with a mindfulness approach.
Are you feeling stuck or uncertain about the next steps in your life or career? Does fear of risk or performance paralysis hold you back? Do you struggle with confidence or find yourself avoiding social situations? Having personally experienced profound life changes—like relocating to St. Louis after Hurricane Katrina and navigating the upheavals of the Covid pandemic—I understand the challenges of starting over, finding stability, and seeking support during times of upheaval. The cumulative grief and trauma from such events highlight the importance of specialized care in the healing process.
My holistic coaching/therapy practice is a combination of ACT, EMDR, Somatic and Emotionally focused therapy with a mindfulness approach.
Are you feeling stuck or uncertain about the next steps in your life or career? Does fear of risk or performance paralysis hold you back? Do you struggle with confidence or find yourself avoiding social situations? Having personally experienced profound life changes—like relocating to St. Louis after Hurricane Katrina and navigating the upheavals of the Covid pandemic—I understand the challenges of starting over, finding stability, and seeking support during times of upheaval. The cumulative grief and trauma from such events highlight the importance of specialized care in the healing process.
Meet Our Emotionally Focused Therapists
Diana Evans
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Whether you’re feeling disconnected in your relationships or weighed down by self-doubt, perfectionism, or the need to please others, I believe you have the strength to create meaningful change with the right support. Our sessions will offer a safe space to deepen self-awareness, recognize patterns, and gain insights that lead to growth. I’m passionate about helping couples navigate challenges like unresolved conflicts, intimacy concerns, and infidelity. I specialize in supporting individuals through challenges like anxiety, grief, depression, codependency, people-pleasing, and perfectionism.
Whether you’re feeling disconnected in your relationships or weighed down by self-doubt, perfectionism, or the need to please others, I believe you have the strength to create meaningful change with the right support. Our sessions will offer a safe space to deepen self-awareness, recognize patterns, and gain insights that lead to growth. I’m passionate about helping couples navigate challenges like unresolved conflicts, intimacy concerns, and infidelity. I specialize in supporting individuals through challenges like anxiety, grief, depression, codependency, people-pleasing, and perfectionism.
Emotionally Focused Therapy is the primary method I use to improve attachment bonds in couples through improving understanding, emotional safety, and connection.
Accepting Clients! If you’re struggling with self-criticism, trauma, faith questioning, relationships, sexuality, parenting, or anxiety you’re in the right place. My clients are responsible people (maybe too responsible!) who are looking for relief and balance. I work with people who are exhausted by trying to figure out how to continue on with all of life's demands- and somehow also make room to care for themselves and heal. I want to help you live by your values while making changes that help life not feel like such a slog. Let’s help you experience yourself and your situation in a whole new way.
Emotionally Focused Therapy is the primary method I use to improve attachment bonds in couples through improving understanding, emotional safety, and connection.
Accepting Clients! If you’re struggling with self-criticism, trauma, faith questioning, relationships, sexuality, parenting, or anxiety you’re in the right place. My clients are responsible people (maybe too responsible!) who are looking for relief and balance. I work with people who are exhausted by trying to figure out how to continue on with all of life's demands- and somehow also make room to care for themselves and heal. I want to help you live by your values while making changes that help life not feel like such a slog. Let’s help you experience yourself and your situation in a whole new way.
Jennifer Keyte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, LCSW
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I draw from ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy), am advanced trained in EFT ( Emotionally Focused Therapy), and also trained in EMDR.
I have years of experience working with young adults, parents/families, and educators to navigate the unique challenges each of these experiences can bring. I support clients in navigating life transitions, identity development, values clarity, emotion regulation, and shame resilience. I also work with clients on attachment-related relationship dynamics and challenges that stem from early childhood or other attachment injuries. By connecting in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space, clients are able to explore their internal worlds and gain clarity as well as a renewed sense of empowerment in their lives.
I draw from ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy), am advanced trained in EFT ( Emotionally Focused Therapy), and also trained in EMDR.
I have years of experience working with young adults, parents/families, and educators to navigate the unique challenges each of these experiences can bring. I support clients in navigating life transitions, identity development, values clarity, emotion regulation, and shame resilience. I also work with clients on attachment-related relationship dynamics and challenges that stem from early childhood or other attachment injuries. By connecting in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space, clients are able to explore their internal worlds and gain clarity as well as a renewed sense of empowerment in their lives.
Valerie Ryse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I predominantly utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) in my practice, complemented by training in various other modalities.
Maybe you are struggling feeling lonely and misunderstood in your relationship. You're tired that the same argument keeps happening over and over again. You feel like you don't know how to get through to your partner. If only your partner would turn towards you more often, you could go back to feeling like a team. Or maybe you're exhausted of feeling like you can never do anything right in your relationship. You've tried different approaches and it seems to just make things worse. You're frustrated and scared, not knowing where to start or what questions to ask. I have worked with many couples struggling with issues just like these.
I predominantly utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) in my practice, complemented by training in various other modalities.
Maybe you are struggling feeling lonely and misunderstood in your relationship. You're tired that the same argument keeps happening over and over again. You feel like you don't know how to get through to your partner. If only your partner would turn towards you more often, you could go back to feeling like a team. Or maybe you're exhausted of feeling like you can never do anything right in your relationship. You've tried different approaches and it seems to just make things worse. You're frustrated and scared, not knowing where to start or what questions to ask. I have worked with many couples struggling with issues just like these.
In relationship and sex therapy, I use EFT & RCT to co-create a space for partner(s) to come together and work on challenges.
Reaching out to a therapist is hard. So first, take a moment to commend yourself for prioritizing your wellbeing - it is difficult, even for me as a therapist! I believe that we all have a desire for genuine relational connection. However, our past experiences (eg. oppression, trauma, relational disconnections) inform our strategies of survival (eg. perfectionism, addiction, avoidance), which paradoxically leave us feeling dysregulated, isolated, or stuck in painful relationships. I see therapy as a space where you and I can co-create an open & authentic relationship, which will help us explore and heal your current life stressors.
In relationship and sex therapy, I use EFT & RCT to co-create a space for partner(s) to come together and work on challenges.
Reaching out to a therapist is hard. So first, take a moment to commend yourself for prioritizing your wellbeing - it is difficult, even for me as a therapist! I believe that we all have a desire for genuine relational connection. However, our past experiences (eg. oppression, trauma, relational disconnections) inform our strategies of survival (eg. perfectionism, addiction, avoidance), which paradoxically leave us feeling dysregulated, isolated, or stuck in painful relationships. I see therapy as a space where you and I can co-create an open & authentic relationship, which will help us explore and heal your current life stressors.
Jade Glover
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, LPCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My foundation integrates CBT for thought patterns, EFT for emotional processing, and person-centered therapy to honor your autonomy.
As a therapist deeply rooted in serving the BIPOC community, my work is more than a practice—it’s a calling. I honor the stories, struggles, and strengths that make you who you are, blending cultural wisdom with clinical care to create authentic and transformative healing.
This isn’t just about “fixing” problems; it’s about reclaiming your narrative. Whether you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, or the weight of generational traumas, we’ll collaborate to cultivate resilience, self-love, and unshakable grounding in your worth.
My foundation integrates CBT for thought patterns, EFT for emotional processing, and person-centered therapy to honor your autonomy.
As a therapist deeply rooted in serving the BIPOC community, my work is more than a practice—it’s a calling. I honor the stories, struggles, and strengths that make you who you are, blending cultural wisdom with clinical care to create authentic and transformative healing.
This isn’t just about “fixing” problems; it’s about reclaiming your narrative. Whether you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, or the weight of generational traumas, we’ll collaborate to cultivate resilience, self-love, and unshakable grounding in your worth.
Using EFT and other evidence-based approaches, I help couples rebuild connection, improve communication, and navigate life transitions together with more clarity and compassion.
Does a basic discussion turn into an all-day argument? Do you feel like you are in a relationship with a stranger? Do you feel like identifying and eliminating unhealthy behaviors from your relationship seem impossible? Relationships, regardless of what kind, are the responsibility of both parties involved. Each relationship has its own fingerprints and no two are the same. I help couples and individuals identify and resolve the underlying cause of their conflict whether it’s current or historic. I believe relationships can be saved and flourish as both parties understand the role they play in the relationship’s success.
Using EFT and other evidence-based approaches, I help couples rebuild connection, improve communication, and navigate life transitions together with more clarity and compassion.
Does a basic discussion turn into an all-day argument? Do you feel like you are in a relationship with a stranger? Do you feel like identifying and eliminating unhealthy behaviors from your relationship seem impossible? Relationships, regardless of what kind, are the responsibility of both parties involved. Each relationship has its own fingerprints and no two are the same. I help couples and individuals identify and resolve the underlying cause of their conflict whether it’s current or historic. I believe relationships can be saved and flourish as both parties understand the role they play in the relationship’s success.
My heart breaks when I see couples who are stuck and running out of hope. "What's going on?" "The world says we're supposed to be okay being alone, but I feel miserable and alone." "What happened to us?" "How did we get here?" "We were never supposed to be those ‘other couples’." Relationships can become painful and unsettling. And so disappointing. The good news is relationship injuries can be repaired. And, you can have the hopes and dreams you’ve long since dismissed as a pleasant fantasy.
My heart breaks when I see couples who are stuck and running out of hope. "What's going on?" "The world says we're supposed to be okay being alone, but I feel miserable and alone." "What happened to us?" "How did we get here?" "We were never supposed to be those ‘other couples’." Relationships can become painful and unsettling. And so disappointing. The good news is relationship injuries can be repaired. And, you can have the hopes and dreams you’ve long since dismissed as a pleasant fantasy.
I operate under a strengths-based perspective and work with a bio-psychosocial framework and psychodynamic framework, and I employ a variety of techniques including client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR and emotion-focused therapy ( EFT).
I urilize an eclectic approach with specialization in CBT, EMDR, and EFT. I work with clients from 9 years old to mature adults. I offer therapy via tele-health
I operate under a strengths-based perspective and work with a bio-psychosocial framework and psychodynamic framework, and I employ a variety of techniques including client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR and emotion-focused therapy ( EFT).
I urilize an eclectic approach with specialization in CBT, EMDR, and EFT. I work with clients from 9 years old to mature adults. I offer therapy via tele-health
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