Therapists in Rockwall County, TX
Elizabeth J. Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, PsyD , (ABD)
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Royse City, TX 75189
❣ Struggling with relationship hurdles? Battling anxiety or overwhelming panic? Haunted by lingering trauma? You're far from being on your own. But here's the bright side – there's a beacon of hope. I don't offer a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, I blend a diverse toolkit of approaches – think CBT, Gestalt, OR, IFS, EMDR, EFT, and Gottman – into a tailored therapy crafted just for you. But beyond techniques, what truly matters is our connection. Our sessions are your safe haven, where warmth and understanding thrive. Remember, #YouMatter, and I'm here to help.
❣ Struggling with relationship hurdles? Battling anxiety or overwhelming panic? Haunted by lingering trauma? You're far from being on your own. But here's the bright side – there's a beacon of hope. I don't offer a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, I blend a diverse toolkit of approaches – think CBT, Gestalt, OR, IFS, EMDR, EFT, and Gottman – into a tailored therapy crafted just for you. But beyond techniques, what truly matters is our connection. Our sessions are your safe haven, where warmth and understanding thrive. Remember, #YouMatter, and I'm here to help.
Christine Waisner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Verified Verified
Rockwall, TX 75087 (Online Only)
Telehealth Only: Life can be unexpectedly messy. It is full of moments that can feel overwhelming and get in the way of your happiness, health, and well-being. You may have been feeling great in life, when seemingly out of nowhere something feels off or taking the next step in life seems daunting. Regardless of the situation, our attachments, experiences, cognition, and family-of-origin can impact our lives in a variety of ways that can be difficult to handle alone.
Telehealth Only: Life can be unexpectedly messy. It is full of moments that can feel overwhelming and get in the way of your happiness, health, and well-being. You may have been feeling great in life, when seemingly out of nowhere something feels off or taking the next step in life seems daunting. Regardless of the situation, our attachments, experiences, cognition, and family-of-origin can impact our lives in a variety of ways that can be difficult to handle alone.
Connie M. Siciliano Avila
Psychologist, PhD, LP, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Rockwall, TX 75087
My focus is on trauma, addiction, and relationships. Do you want to get control of your life, emotions or lack of emotions, stop problem behaviors, improve self-esteem, improve relationships, cope, and stop harmful thoughts? I have extensive experience in clinical and nonclinical settings with issues, such as abuse, relationships, addictions, depression, anxiety, dissociation, PTSD, alcohol abuse, and bipolar disorders. Also, past client concerns included: personality disorders, grief, anger, divorce, parenting, codependency, GLBTQ, multicultural, spiritual, DID, and men/women issues. Call for a free consultation.
My focus is on trauma, addiction, and relationships. Do you want to get control of your life, emotions or lack of emotions, stop problem behaviors, improve self-esteem, improve relationships, cope, and stop harmful thoughts? I have extensive experience in clinical and nonclinical settings with issues, such as abuse, relationships, addictions, depression, anxiety, dissociation, PTSD, alcohol abuse, and bipolar disorders. Also, past client concerns included: personality disorders, grief, anger, divorce, parenting, codependency, GLBTQ, multicultural, spiritual, DID, and men/women issues. Call for a free consultation.
Jessica Marie Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rockwall, TX 75087 (Online Only)
Do you struggle in your relationships with others? Having a hard time managing post divorce or in a co-parenting situation? Is your blended family difficult to be in sometimes? Let me help you with effective communication, anxiety and depression management, and creating that balance that we are all striving for in life. Our connections with others are important. Together we can focus on the best version of yourself that you can take forward in all areas of your life in order to benefit those connections.
Do you struggle in your relationships with others? Having a hard time managing post divorce or in a co-parenting situation? Is your blended family difficult to be in sometimes? Let me help you with effective communication, anxiety and depression management, and creating that balance that we are all striving for in life. Our connections with others are important. Together we can focus on the best version of yourself that you can take forward in all areas of your life in order to benefit those connections.
Katherine L. Crane - Lpc-S
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rockwall, TX 75087
I will serve as a fellow traveler exploring your ideas about yourself that form the way you perceive yourself and its relation to your actual lived experiences. The incongruence between these two will likely be our focus for change. I believe each person possesses a unique and innate tendency to move toward growth, and the process of removing blockages of internalized messages regarding personal worth and acceptance is key to leading an authentic and fulfilling life. We will explore these in order to facilitate growth and increased awareness. I believe we all have the creative ability within us to make desired change!
I will serve as a fellow traveler exploring your ideas about yourself that form the way you perceive yourself and its relation to your actual lived experiences. The incongruence between these two will likely be our focus for change. I believe each person possesses a unique and innate tendency to move toward growth, and the process of removing blockages of internalized messages regarding personal worth and acceptance is key to leading an authentic and fulfilling life. We will explore these in order to facilitate growth and increased awareness. I believe we all have the creative ability within us to make desired change!
Jennifer Oxford
Licensed Professional Counselor, CMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Royse City, TX 75189 (Online Only)
My counseling philosophy is focused on helping individuals as they go through adversity to continue their personal growth through compassionate therapy. I am excited to work with individuals who seek to increase emotional regulation, heal from adversity, and desire to improve their relationships with themselves and others. I firmly believe in helping people navigate through issues and circumstances to reach their goals in all aspects of their lives. Through strengths and evidence-based therapies, I will cheer and guide individuals to self-empowerment and increased quality of life.
My counseling philosophy is focused on helping individuals as they go through adversity to continue their personal growth through compassionate therapy. I am excited to work with individuals who seek to increase emotional regulation, heal from adversity, and desire to improve their relationships with themselves and others. I firmly believe in helping people navigate through issues and circumstances to reach their goals in all aspects of their lives. Through strengths and evidence-based therapies, I will cheer and guide individuals to self-empowerment and increased quality of life.
Rockwall Heath Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMSW, LPC, BCBC, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
Rockwall, TX 75032
At Rockwall Heath Counseling, our Dallas area clients know we provide a superior level of care & therapeutic excellence in areas that promote healing, growth & confidence in your counseling process. Our team treats grief & loss, neurodivergence/ADHD, marriage counseling, infidelity, infertility, narcissistic & abusive relationships, play therapy, blended & divorced families, family reunification, with over 35+ specialties & certifications and a 60+ combined years of counseling experience. Counseling ages 6 through adult, we are committed to your growth, change & healing. Change is hard but change is what we do.
At Rockwall Heath Counseling, our Dallas area clients know we provide a superior level of care & therapeutic excellence in areas that promote healing, growth & confidence in your counseling process. Our team treats grief & loss, neurodivergence/ADHD, marriage counseling, infidelity, infertility, narcissistic & abusive relationships, play therapy, blended & divorced families, family reunification, with over 35+ specialties & certifications and a 60+ combined years of counseling experience. Counseling ages 6 through adult, we are committed to your growth, change & healing. Change is hard but change is what we do.
Patty Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rockwall, TX 75087
I am passionate about helping people move toward emotional healing in an open therapeutic environment that fosters trust and compassion. My focus is to help children, adolescents, adults and families address difficulties related to identity, fear and anxiety, depression, grief, and abusive/dysfunctional relationships. I want to assist individuals improve communication, build healthy boundaries, and find empowerment through self awareness.
I am passionate about helping people move toward emotional healing in an open therapeutic environment that fosters trust and compassion. My focus is to help children, adolescents, adults and families address difficulties related to identity, fear and anxiety, depression, grief, and abusive/dysfunctional relationships. I want to assist individuals improve communication, build healthy boundaries, and find empowerment through self awareness.
Landry Therapy Group - Rockwall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rockwall, TX 75032
*TAKING NEW CLIENTS* Our goal as therapists is to form a bond of trust and commitment with our clients. With the proper support and guidance in their lives, we believe people have an inherent ability to persevere through any struggle with which they are confronted. Jerianne specializes in working with adults, individuals, couples, families, depression self harm/suicidal ideation, and LGBTQ. We help clients cope with life's daily struggles and/or issues resulting from trauma and conflict and to cultivate a healthier style of living to ensure future well-being.
*TAKING NEW CLIENTS* Our goal as therapists is to form a bond of trust and commitment with our clients. With the proper support and guidance in their lives, we believe people have an inherent ability to persevere through any struggle with which they are confronted. Jerianne specializes in working with adults, individuals, couples, families, depression self harm/suicidal ideation, and LGBTQ. We help clients cope with life's daily struggles and/or issues resulting from trauma and conflict and to cultivate a healthier style of living to ensure future well-being.
Elevate Counseling Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockwall, TX 75087
Elevate is now accepting NEW clients! Realizing you could use help does not make you broken, it makes you human. The perfect candidate for counseling realizes that if they could have fixed a problem on their own, they would have done it by now. They realize that they could benefit from having a professional listen and help them better tell and re-frame their story. This person believes they are committed to make needed change to become the best version of themselves. A person who most benefits from counseling is there because they want to be and they fully buy-in to the process. Start simply and simply start by reaching out today!
Elevate is now accepting NEW clients! Realizing you could use help does not make you broken, it makes you human. The perfect candidate for counseling realizes that if they could have fixed a problem on their own, they would have done it by now. They realize that they could benefit from having a professional listen and help them better tell and re-frame their story. This person believes they are committed to make needed change to become the best version of themselves. A person who most benefits from counseling is there because they want to be and they fully buy-in to the process. Start simply and simply start by reaching out today!
Pare Underwood
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Rockwall, TX 75087
Looking for a therapist that understands narcissistic abusive relationships, co-parenting, and blended families? I specialize in navigating through the communication and relationship dynamics that these types of unique situations experience. If you feel like the same fights continue to spin and never get resolved, I can equip you with the necessary tools to find relief. Identifying, speaking up, leaving, and recovering are all areas in which I can guide your next steps. Whether through remote or in-person sessions, I provide the ultimate confidential, private, and safe space to build your confidence and recover your best self.
Looking for a therapist that understands narcissistic abusive relationships, co-parenting, and blended families? I specialize in navigating through the communication and relationship dynamics that these types of unique situations experience. If you feel like the same fights continue to spin and never get resolved, I can equip you with the necessary tools to find relief. Identifying, speaking up, leaving, and recovering are all areas in which I can guide your next steps. Whether through remote or in-person sessions, I provide the ultimate confidential, private, and safe space to build your confidence and recover your best self.
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Pamela D. Vrana
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rockwall, TX 75087
I have a passion for working with individuals, couples, and families in assisting them to find their true potential and "be the change they want to see." I can help couples and families that are feeling lost and confused by functioning as a guide, and together we can develop reference points towards resolving conflicts. I am a level three Gottman trained therapist.
I have a passion for working with individuals, couples, and families in assisting them to find their true potential and "be the change they want to see." I can help couples and families that are feeling lost and confused by functioning as a guide, and together we can develop reference points towards resolving conflicts. I am a level three Gottman trained therapist.
Anita Henrichson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Rockwall, TX 75087
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor whose foundation is Christian-based. As a professional, I am here to listen, counsel, and guide others into a healthier mindset and to chose positive choices. Having been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 1999, I have counseled numerous clients with a variety of issues. Depression, anxiety, poor coping skills, cognitive distortions, social skills issues, parenting problems, marriage conflicts, divorce, parental alienation, abuse, low self-esteem, and codependency are areas of expertise. I counsel children and teens. Having been a school teacher, I help parents create a loving home.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor whose foundation is Christian-based. As a professional, I am here to listen, counsel, and guide others into a healthier mindset and to chose positive choices. Having been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 1999, I have counseled numerous clients with a variety of issues. Depression, anxiety, poor coping skills, cognitive distortions, social skills issues, parenting problems, marriage conflicts, divorce, parental alienation, abuse, low self-esteem, and codependency are areas of expertise. I counsel children and teens. Having been a school teacher, I help parents create a loving home.
Gloria Dukes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Royse City, TX 75189 (Online Only)
Relationships can be full of conflicts fueled by the emotions of unresolved hurt, pain and insecurities. Marriages struggle because of inability to communicate needs and desires in an effective way and are often hampered by anger and emotion fueled episodes. I would love to assist you in fine tuning your tools to help build healthy interactions in your life and assist you in moving from hurt to healing, growth and the ability to thrive in your relationships. I specialize in restoring relationships and assisting clients in diving deep to heal past hurts that hinder present growth.
Relationships can be full of conflicts fueled by the emotions of unresolved hurt, pain and insecurities. Marriages struggle because of inability to communicate needs and desires in an effective way and are often hampered by anger and emotion fueled episodes. I would love to assist you in fine tuning your tools to help build healthy interactions in your life and assist you in moving from hurt to healing, growth and the ability to thrive in your relationships. I specialize in restoring relationships and assisting clients in diving deep to heal past hurts that hinder present growth.
Justin Blackburn
LPC Associate, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Heath, TX 75032
LPC Associate under the supervision of Dr. Brandi Smith LPC-S. Do you feel you are different from your family or others around you? Are you not feeling like yourself, have feelings of being overwhelmed or confused about who you are or what to do? You are here because you know you need help. Together we can work to get you back to feeling like a new you. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in science and a minor in criminal justice from Stephen F. Austin State University. I have previous experience in education and law enforcement. My Master’s degree is in clinical counseling from SMU with a focus on marriage and family.
LPC Associate under the supervision of Dr. Brandi Smith LPC-S. Do you feel you are different from your family or others around you? Are you not feeling like yourself, have feelings of being overwhelmed or confused about who you are or what to do? You are here because you know you need help. Together we can work to get you back to feeling like a new you. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in science and a minor in criminal justice from Stephen F. Austin State University. I have previous experience in education and law enforcement. My Master’s degree is in clinical counseling from SMU with a focus on marriage and family.
ADULTs & COUPLEs @ Embrace New Life
Licensed Professional Counselor, DSW, PsyD, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Heath, TX 75032
🅐🅒🅒🅔🅟🅣🅘🅝🅖 New Adult & Couple Clients! We are 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 & 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 with 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 15 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆. We treat individuals & couples for anxiety, stress, depression, anger, fear, substance abuse, family relational conflict, postpartum, self-esteem, and more. Therapy at 𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝓝𝓮𝔀 𝓛𝓲𝓯𝓮 is a collaborative process that starts with providing you skills from our first session together. We help you 𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠 in your life & 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑦 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑. ➳ #𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 ✞
🅐🅒🅒🅔🅟🅣🅘🅝🅖 New Adult & Couple Clients! We are 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 & 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 with 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 15 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆. We treat individuals & couples for anxiety, stress, depression, anger, fear, substance abuse, family relational conflict, postpartum, self-esteem, and more. Therapy at 𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝓝𝓮𝔀 𝓛𝓲𝓯𝓮 is a collaborative process that starts with providing you skills from our first session together. We help you 𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠 in your life & 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑦 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑. ➳ #𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 ✞
Cary Scott Counseling
Counselor, MA, CSC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Rockwall, TX 75087
Are you searching for a therapist that is experienced, enthusiastic and committed to helping you through challenges with relationships, self-confidence, and anxiety? My focus is with individuals and couples that are struggling with communication, stress, and feeling worthy. Stop getting caught in the same frustrating loop over and over. Stop second guessing yourself. Start feeling better and enjoying life!
Are you searching for a therapist that is experienced, enthusiastic and committed to helping you through challenges with relationships, self-confidence, and anxiety? My focus is with individuals and couples that are struggling with communication, stress, and feeling worthy. Stop getting caught in the same frustrating loop over and over. Stop second guessing yourself. Start feeling better and enjoying life!
Embrace New Life / Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, DSW, PsyD , PhD, LPC, AACC LC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rockwall, TX 75032
Our hope is that 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 (𝐞𝐍𝐋) is a place where each and every person who enters our doors, no matter how big or small their problems - feel cared for, safe, and important. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫! Our goal is to come alongside you as you work toward personal healing and emotional connection. 𝐞𝐍𝐋 is a leading provider of high-quality, private counseling for teens, adults & couples. #𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 #𝐖𝐞𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 #𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 We are 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝-𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 ✞, 𝙥𝙨𝙮𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮-𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙙 Ψ & 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮-𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 ♥ ! ☎ Today!
Our hope is that 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 (𝐞𝐍𝐋) is a place where each and every person who enters our doors, no matter how big or small their problems - feel cared for, safe, and important. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫! Our goal is to come alongside you as you work toward personal healing and emotional connection. 𝐞𝐍𝐋 is a leading provider of high-quality, private counseling for teens, adults & couples. #𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 #𝐖𝐞𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 #𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 We are 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝-𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 ✞, 𝙥𝙨𝙮𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮-𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙙 Ψ & 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮-𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 ♥ ! ☎ Today!
Lakewood Wellness Partners
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Heath, TX 75032 (Online Only)
We are committed to providing you with solution-focused techniques to allow you to move forward into a healthier mental lifestyle and develop ways to overcome your concerns and challenges. Offices in Rockwall and by telehealth.
We are committed to providing you with solution-focused techniques to allow you to move forward into a healthier mental lifestyle and develop ways to overcome your concerns and challenges. Offices in Rockwall and by telehealth.
Lauren Coats
Licensed Professional Counselor, BS, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Rockwall, TX 75087
NOW OFFERING VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSONS SESSIONS! Life and relationships can be difficult and painful. Sometimes you're left feeling "stuck." I offer counseling for those who want to improve their lives, alleviate anxiety or depression, & build positive relationships. I provide a warm space where we can discuss your situation and develop a plan that allows you to feel some relief from your current circumstances. I encourage clients by providing practical tools in the first session that can help with stress, depression, anxiety, & conflict. We will work together on a plan to help you in your everyday life. You will leave feeling relieved.
NOW OFFERING VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSONS SESSIONS! Life and relationships can be difficult and painful. Sometimes you're left feeling "stuck." I offer counseling for those who want to improve their lives, alleviate anxiety or depression, & build positive relationships. I provide a warm space where we can discuss your situation and develop a plan that allows you to feel some relief from your current circumstances. I encourage clients by providing practical tools in the first session that can help with stress, depression, anxiety, & conflict. We will work together on a plan to help you in your everyday life. You will leave feeling relieved.
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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.