Emotionally Focused Therapists in Dallas, TX
My approach to therapy is very relational and client centered as I focus on the concerns of the client and build on their strengths. Whatever the client is concerned about and wants to focus on is what spearheads our work together. I tend to focus on medical and social determinants of health and like to provide psychoeducation. As a team, I believe that we can work towards growth.
My approach to therapy is very relational and client centered as I focus on the concerns of the client and build on their strengths. Whatever the client is concerned about and wants to focus on is what spearheads our work together. I tend to focus on medical and social determinants of health and like to provide psychoeducation. As a team, I believe that we can work towards growth.
I often utilize a combination of evidence-based approaches, including Emotion-Focused Therapy ( EFT), Person-Centered Therapy, & Trauma-Informed Therapy.
We are not meant to journey alone. In my approach as a therapist, I seek to build relationships that foster self-discovery, healing, and growth. Each person is capable of true transformation and freedom, but getting there takes work and accompaniment, which I believe is offered through the gift of therapy. It's an honor to witness your growth and I look forward to walking alongside you as you do.
I often utilize a combination of evidence-based approaches, including Emotion-Focused Therapy ( EFT), Person-Centered Therapy, & Trauma-Informed Therapy.
We are not meant to journey alone. In my approach as a therapist, I seek to build relationships that foster self-discovery, healing, and growth. Each person is capable of true transformation and freedom, but getting there takes work and accompaniment, which I believe is offered through the gift of therapy. It's an honor to witness your growth and I look forward to walking alongside you as you do.
Incorporating a blend of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, EFT, the Gottman Method, and narrative therapy, I empower clients to identify their treatment goals and move forward in their emotional journey to connection with themselves and others.
Have you been searching for a therapist who truly connects with you, your teen, partner, or family? You’ve tried different things, but the communication, relationships, and interactions in your family are just discouraging and frustrating. You’ve tried therapy before, and even considered more intensive treatment options for yourself or your child. You don’t know what else to do. You are not alone. It is possible to establish changes intra-personally and within relationships. Family harmony can be a reality.
Incorporating a blend of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, EFT, the Gottman Method, and narrative therapy, I empower clients to identify their treatment goals and move forward in their emotional journey to connection with themselves and others.
Have you been searching for a therapist who truly connects with you, your teen, partner, or family? You’ve tried different things, but the communication, relationships, and interactions in your family are just discouraging and frustrating. You’ve tried therapy before, and even considered more intensive treatment options for yourself or your child. You don’t know what else to do. You are not alone. It is possible to establish changes intra-personally and within relationships. Family harmony can be a reality.
I am a collaborative, trauma-informed therapist who has been trained in EMDR and EFT.
My goal as a therapist is to meet you where you are at. All emotions, thoughts and experiences are welcomed in this space. I want to help you realize that you are not alone in your experiences and that you have the capacity to revisit and process those experiences in a safe way. Throughout treatment, my hope is that you are able to find confidence and deeper connections within yourself and your relationships.
I am a collaborative, trauma-informed therapist who has been trained in EMDR and EFT.
My goal as a therapist is to meet you where you are at. All emotions, thoughts and experiences are welcomed in this space. I want to help you realize that you are not alone in your experiences and that you have the capacity to revisit and process those experiences in a safe way. Throughout treatment, my hope is that you are able to find confidence and deeper connections within yourself and your relationships.
While my view to our relationship anchors in humanistic foundations, I draw from ACT, DBT, EFT, narrative therapy, poststructuralist thought, and Eastern philosophical influence.
At times, the existential trek is painfully taxing, even intolerable, yet also fertile terrain for unearthing our boundless capacity. Here, therapy serves as an avenue to a more agentic, authentic, self-honoring narrative. Unflinchingly committed to and invested in my clients' growth, I strive to foster an affirming, trusting relationship in which we gently excavate your sources of unrest and facilitate deeper awareness, integration, and action. I relish working with anyone who finds their needs and desires at odds with cultural scripts or societal expectations and may struggle for harmony inside an inherently paradoxical existence.
While my view to our relationship anchors in humanistic foundations, I draw from ACT, DBT, EFT, narrative therapy, poststructuralist thought, and Eastern philosophical influence.
At times, the existential trek is painfully taxing, even intolerable, yet also fertile terrain for unearthing our boundless capacity. Here, therapy serves as an avenue to a more agentic, authentic, self-honoring narrative. Unflinchingly committed to and invested in my clients' growth, I strive to foster an affirming, trusting relationship in which we gently excavate your sources of unrest and facilitate deeper awareness, integration, and action. I relish working with anyone who finds their needs and desires at odds with cultural scripts or societal expectations and may struggle for harmony inside an inherently paradoxical existence.
She uses relational psychodynamic theory, play therapy, EMDR, EFFT ( Emotionally Focused Family Therapy), Theraplay, experiential therapies, and talk therapy.
Charissa regularly provides trainings and speaks in a variety of setting. She is passionate about Helping the Helpers. She works with non-profits, first responders, recovery groups, faith communities, and the legal community. She partners with Youth Equipped to Succeed in speaking to PTAs, school administration and staff, and school counselors. (See website)
She uses relational psychodynamic theory, play therapy, EMDR, EFFT ( Emotionally Focused Family Therapy), Theraplay, experiential therapies, and talk therapy.
Charissa regularly provides trainings and speaks in a variety of setting. She is passionate about Helping the Helpers. She works with non-profits, first responders, recovery groups, faith communities, and the legal community. She partners with Youth Equipped to Succeed in speaking to PTAs, school administration and staff, and school counselors. (See website)
I use EMDR, CBT, CPT, trauma-focused approaches, brief therapy, communication theories, structural family therapy, EFT, Gottman, and other theories and therapeutic approaches to assist clients in managing challenges.
Welcome. I am Dr. Nikita Tate-Casanova, Ph.D. and a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) working with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. I am committed to caring for the whole individual and family including spiritual, emotional, and physical health in ways that are suited to each individual. I work with clients struggling with past and present trauma, anxiety, depression, spiritual concerns, couple conflict, mood disorders, cultural and ethnic issues, blended family issues, grief and end-of-life issues, phobias, and OCD.
I use EMDR, CBT, CPT, trauma-focused approaches, brief therapy, communication theories, structural family therapy, EFT, Gottman, and other theories and therapeutic approaches to assist clients in managing challenges.
Welcome. I am Dr. Nikita Tate-Casanova, Ph.D. and a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) working with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. I am committed to caring for the whole individual and family including spiritual, emotional, and physical health in ways that are suited to each individual. I work with clients struggling with past and present trauma, anxiety, depression, spiritual concerns, couple conflict, mood disorders, cultural and ethnic issues, blended family issues, grief and end-of-life issues, phobias, and OCD.
I incorporate Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), Gottman methods and Prepare/Enrich into our work to explore emotions and communication skills to enhance your life experience and relational connections.
I do pre-engagement and pre-marital counseling to help couples gain communication and conflict resolution skills that will foster a healthy marriage foundation. I also enjoy helping individuals, couples and families find their way to healing and connection. Together, we will work to consider the influences that form your attachment style, behavioral patterns, and beliefs about yourself and your surroundings. It is common to continue those familiar patterns into adulthood, which can create challenging dynamics in life and in relationships.
I incorporate Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), Gottman methods and Prepare/Enrich into our work to explore emotions and communication skills to enhance your life experience and relational connections.
I do pre-engagement and pre-marital counseling to help couples gain communication and conflict resolution skills that will foster a healthy marriage foundation. I also enjoy helping individuals, couples and families find their way to healing and connection. Together, we will work to consider the influences that form your attachment style, behavioral patterns, and beliefs about yourself and your surroundings. It is common to continue those familiar patterns into adulthood, which can create challenging dynamics in life and in relationships.
In my work with couples, I incorporate Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) to facilitate deeper emotional connections by exploring and reshaping attachment patterns.
I prioritize establishing a strong therapeutic alliance through genuine empathy, active listening, and mutual respect. By creating a safe and non-judgmental environment, I aim to foster open communication and build trust with each client. My approach is integrative, drawing on evidence-based practices to address a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and other challenges individuals may face. I am supervised by Cheryl L. Morris (84392).
In my work with couples, I incorporate Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) to facilitate deeper emotional connections by exploring and reshaping attachment patterns.
I prioritize establishing a strong therapeutic alliance through genuine empathy, active listening, and mutual respect. By creating a safe and non-judgmental environment, I aim to foster open communication and build trust with each client. My approach is integrative, drawing on evidence-based practices to address a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and other challenges individuals may face. I am supervised by Cheryl L. Morris (84392).
Emotionally Focused Therapy, which have proven lasting efficacy & change.
Couples often wait 7 years prior to seeking professional help. It is unsurprising that many couples who seek couples therapy have experienced chronic conflict, resentment, and disconnection, which paralyzes the growth of their relationship. Dr. Holt’s passion involves helping couples caught in a vicious cycle find true healing, safety, and deep connection again. Her approach centers on addressing the unresolved attachment injuries—such as feelings of rejection or inadequacy—that fuels the negative cycle couples experience. When the attachment injuries remain untreated, this hinders the security and connection between partners.
Emotionally Focused Therapy, which have proven lasting efficacy & change.
Couples often wait 7 years prior to seeking professional help. It is unsurprising that many couples who seek couples therapy have experienced chronic conflict, resentment, and disconnection, which paralyzes the growth of their relationship. Dr. Holt’s passion involves helping couples caught in a vicious cycle find true healing, safety, and deep connection again. Her approach centers on addressing the unresolved attachment injuries—such as feelings of rejection or inadequacy—that fuels the negative cycle couples experience. When the attachment injuries remain untreated, this hinders the security and connection between partners.
Wanda Hudson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
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Waitlist for new clients
I help people turn their scars into beauty marks with the use of EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Parts & Inner Child Work, Mindfulness practices & other Attachment-Based Modalities.
You know that saying “Never judge a book by its cover”? Well, I can honestly say that the cover of my book does not match the pages! The pages in my book of life have equipped me with the experience to connect with ALL people. In my book, I’ve encountered many conflicts. I’ve been the antagonist and the protagonist and I’m just in the rising action. Because my pages are not all filled with butterflies and sunshine, I’ve had to work to find ways to help equip myself with daily coping skills. I am happy to be in a position to share my experience with others through therapy and educational opportunities.
I help people turn their scars into beauty marks with the use of EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Parts & Inner Child Work, Mindfulness practices & other Attachment-Based Modalities.
You know that saying “Never judge a book by its cover”? Well, I can honestly say that the cover of my book does not match the pages! The pages in my book of life have equipped me with the experience to connect with ALL people. In my book, I’ve encountered many conflicts. I’ve been the antagonist and the protagonist and I’m just in the rising action. Because my pages are not all filled with butterflies and sunshine, I’ve had to work to find ways to help equip myself with daily coping skills. I am happy to be in a position to share my experience with others through therapy and educational opportunities.
I most often use Emotionally Focused therapy.
While working with couples and families, I often see this pattern of listening to respond or proclaiming an assumption before truly hearing their loved one. It’s an unfortunate habit that can create insecurity, fear, anxiety, and distrust in relationships. Sometimes, slowing down and paying closer attention to the pattern of communication will help us catch these fears, concerns, insecurities or misunderstandings. Perhaps you’re feeling tired, frustrated, judged, or worst of all, alone.
I most often use Emotionally Focused therapy.
While working with couples and families, I often see this pattern of listening to respond or proclaiming an assumption before truly hearing their loved one. It’s an unfortunate habit that can create insecurity, fear, anxiety, and distrust in relationships. Sometimes, slowing down and paying closer attention to the pattern of communication will help us catch these fears, concerns, insecurities or misunderstandings. Perhaps you’re feeling tired, frustrated, judged, or worst of all, alone.
I have over 18 years of experience and am trained in Internal Family Systems and Emotionally Focused Therapy, incorporating neuropsychology and the body.
Do you feel like you’ve come to a place in your life where something’s gotta give? Are you at a crossroads and unsure where you need or want to go? This is where I can help you start your journey to discovering life doesn’t have to be this way anymore. As a counselor, my job isn’t to give you the answers or tell you what to do. I believe you are capable of figuring that out for yourself. My job is to walk alongside you as you wrestle through life’s difficult moments. I get the opportunity to equip, support, challenge and remind you that you are not alone and you are worth the hard work of change.
I have over 18 years of experience and am trained in Internal Family Systems and Emotionally Focused Therapy, incorporating neuropsychology and the body.
Do you feel like you’ve come to a place in your life where something’s gotta give? Are you at a crossroads and unsure where you need or want to go? This is where I can help you start your journey to discovering life doesn’t have to be this way anymore. As a counselor, my job isn’t to give you the answers or tell you what to do. I believe you are capable of figuring that out for yourself. My job is to walk alongside you as you wrestle through life’s difficult moments. I get the opportunity to equip, support, challenge and remind you that you are not alone and you are worth the hard work of change.
I use mindfulness approaches, DBT & ACT skills, attachment work, emotionally focused methods, and growth-based principles to help you move forward.
Could stress & overwhelm be affecting you more than you thought? Are you struggling from the lasting effects of past trauma, spiritual or emotional abuse, church hurt & harm, relationship pain, or over-functioning? Trauma-informed therapy provides a supportive process for undoing the harm caused by past events. Together, we can work through root causes while nurturing a growth process to develop who you are and how you show up in the world. What you're going through now & what you've been through in the past doesn't need to be what defines how you move forward.
I use mindfulness approaches, DBT & ACT skills, attachment work, emotionally focused methods, and growth-based principles to help you move forward.
Could stress & overwhelm be affecting you more than you thought? Are you struggling from the lasting effects of past trauma, spiritual or emotional abuse, church hurt & harm, relationship pain, or over-functioning? Trauma-informed therapy provides a supportive process for undoing the harm caused by past events. Together, we can work through root causes while nurturing a growth process to develop who you are and how you show up in the world. What you're going through now & what you've been through in the past doesn't need to be what defines how you move forward.
Using this and a select few approaches (like EFT for couples), I support my clients to gain new insights about the ways their brains process the world around them and their histories and integrate these insights meaningfully into their lives today.
Have you struggled to develop a deep and meaningful connections with your family, friends, or your partner? Have you noticed a disconnect between the words you say aloud ("go away") and your feelings deep inside (I don't want to be alone)? Have you struggled to exist under the pressures of your world which feel unforgiving and unfair? My goal is to support you in building more authentic and fulfilling relationships and more self understanding through a deeply compassionate and non-judgmental approach.
Using this and a select few approaches (like EFT for couples), I support my clients to gain new insights about the ways their brains process the world around them and their histories and integrate these insights meaningfully into their lives today.
Have you struggled to develop a deep and meaningful connections with your family, friends, or your partner? Have you noticed a disconnect between the words you say aloud ("go away") and your feelings deep inside (I don't want to be alone)? Have you struggled to exist under the pressures of your world which feel unforgiving and unfair? My goal is to support you in building more authentic and fulfilling relationships and more self understanding through a deeply compassionate and non-judgmental approach.
With advanced credentials as a domestic mediator and extensive EFT training, I use an integrative approach to help couples and families rebuild or release with intention.
Wondering if your marriage can out-live the challenges you and your partner are facing? You’re not alone. Many of the couples I work with across Dallas-Fort Worth and throughout Texas are at a turning point—unsure whether to work through their marital challenges or take a step toward divorce or separation. Some explore conscious uncoupling to end things with care, while others begin therapy to heal from infidelity, rebuild trust, and restore the connection they thought was lost. With the right support, repair and full recovery is possible.
With advanced credentials as a domestic mediator and extensive EFT training, I use an integrative approach to help couples and families rebuild or release with intention.
Wondering if your marriage can out-live the challenges you and your partner are facing? You’re not alone. Many of the couples I work with across Dallas-Fort Worth and throughout Texas are at a turning point—unsure whether to work through their marital challenges or take a step toward divorce or separation. Some explore conscious uncoupling to end things with care, while others begin therapy to heal from infidelity, rebuild trust, and restore the connection they thought was lost. With the right support, repair and full recovery is possible.
I have been trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
The issues that arise in our lives can often feel like they are too big for us to handle. We can feel confused, beaten down, or overwhelmed. Life circumstances can lead us to a place where we feel alone and hurting. The most important thing to know when we find ourselves in these places is that you are not alone. Challenges such as anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues, and chronic stress can leave us all feeling lost. But you do not have to stay lost. You can begin your journey towards the life that you want for yourself and you don't have to go on that journey alone.
I have been trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
The issues that arise in our lives can often feel like they are too big for us to handle. We can feel confused, beaten down, or overwhelmed. Life circumstances can lead us to a place where we feel alone and hurting. The most important thing to know when we find ourselves in these places is that you are not alone. Challenges such as anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues, and chronic stress can leave us all feeling lost. But you do not have to stay lost. You can begin your journey towards the life that you want for yourself and you don't have to go on that journey alone.
I also have training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, which focuses on Attachment as a way to understand the way we view ourselves as well as the way we relate to others.
Do you feel overwhelmed with anxiety about the future? Are you asking yourself, "What am I doing with my life?" Do you sometimes feel "triggered" and don't know why? Maybe you've experienced some past trauma that is keeping you stuck and unable to move forward. Do you want more authentic, caring friendships or a healthy romantic relationship? Are you having trouble setting boundaries at work or with your family? You may be struggling with low self-esteem or a lack of direction. That's where I come in. I'm here to help you start feeling better about yourself and more hopeful about your life.
I also have training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, which focuses on Attachment as a way to understand the way we view ourselves as well as the way we relate to others.
Do you feel overwhelmed with anxiety about the future? Are you asking yourself, "What am I doing with my life?" Do you sometimes feel "triggered" and don't know why? Maybe you've experienced some past trauma that is keeping you stuck and unable to move forward. Do you want more authentic, caring friendships or a healthy romantic relationship? Are you having trouble setting boundaries at work or with your family? You may be struggling with low self-esteem or a lack of direction. That's where I come in. I'm here to help you start feeling better about yourself and more hopeful about your life.
What does secure attachment feel like? I work with individuals and couples navigating the most painful and complex relationship issues. Using an attachment-based lens to explore your story, I'll help you find calm. We'll reveal relationship patterns as mirrors of underlying trauma and attachment needs that are ready to be understood now. Through awareness of where you may have been stuck in protective fight-or-flight stress responses, we can create space for growth and meaningful connection.
What does secure attachment feel like? I work with individuals and couples navigating the most painful and complex relationship issues. Using an attachment-based lens to explore your story, I'll help you find calm. We'll reveal relationship patterns as mirrors of underlying trauma and attachment needs that are ready to be understood now. Through awareness of where you may have been stuck in protective fight-or-flight stress responses, we can create space for growth and meaningful connection.
My work with couples integrates elements of Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) and Collaborative Couple Therapy.
You don't have to go through it alone. Even when we are feeling stuck and overwhelmed, meaningful change is possible. I take a solution oriented approach that applies modern techniques for exploring and shifting old patterns of feeling and thinking that are getting in the way of growth. Employing curiosity and compassion, we can heal wounded parts and build new connections to your authentic self. A primary focus of my couples work is to practice new ways of communicating our needs more effectively with both our partners and ourselves. I also specialize in supporting the unique concerns and strengths of the LGBTQIA+ community.
My work with couples integrates elements of Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) and Collaborative Couple Therapy.
You don't have to go through it alone. Even when we are feeling stuck and overwhelmed, meaningful change is possible. I take a solution oriented approach that applies modern techniques for exploring and shifting old patterns of feeling and thinking that are getting in the way of growth. Employing curiosity and compassion, we can heal wounded parts and build new connections to your authentic self. A primary focus of my couples work is to practice new ways of communicating our needs more effectively with both our partners and ourselves. I also specialize in supporting the unique concerns and strengths of the LGBTQIA+ community.
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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.