Emotionally Focused Therapists in Eau Claire, WI

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Gia Hepfler
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MFT
2 Endorsed
Eau Claire, WI 54701
I have been trained in Gottman method, emotionally focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing).
My specialties are working with trauma, personality disorders, eating disorders and couples. Offer group therapy for DBT, EMDR and eating disorders.
I have been trained in Gottman method, emotionally focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing).
My specialties are working with trauma, personality disorders, eating disorders and couples. Offer group therapy for DBT, EMDR and eating disorders.
(715) 265-2597 View (715) 265-2597
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Gina R Young
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Waitlist for new clients
I use a combination of therapies such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Gottman Couple Therapy.
Relationships impact every aspect of our lives. It is especially problematic when the relationship with your spouse or partner is losing hope, joy, and satisfaction. Perhaps the distress is due to communication, betrayal, lack of care, expectations, or other relational issue. If you are experiencing disconnect and pain within your primary relationship, reach out. You do not have to walk through this type of distress alone.
I use a combination of therapies such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Gottman Couple Therapy.
Relationships impact every aspect of our lives. It is especially problematic when the relationship with your spouse or partner is losing hope, joy, and satisfaction. Perhaps the distress is due to communication, betrayal, lack of care, expectations, or other relational issue. If you are experiencing disconnect and pain within your primary relationship, reach out. You do not have to walk through this type of distress alone.
(715) 288-2859 View (715) 288-2859
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Rachel Christiansen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFT-IT
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Each of us can have a life worth living. If you are burned out or stressed out, or if you find yourself having the same, repeated conflicts with your loved ones, therapy can help. Therapy can help you interact differently with the stressors in your life. We can all benefit from therapy by gaining insight into ourselves, creating new patterns in our relationships or finding helpful ways to cope with life’s difficulties. Each person has the ability to find contentment, peace and meaning in life. It takes courage to reach out. I use a caring, non-judgmental approach to support clients in the important work of healing.
Each of us can have a life worth living. If you are burned out or stressed out, or if you find yourself having the same, repeated conflicts with your loved ones, therapy can help. Therapy can help you interact differently with the stressors in your life. We can all benefit from therapy by gaining insight into ourselves, creating new patterns in our relationships or finding helpful ways to cope with life’s difficulties. Each person has the ability to find contentment, peace and meaning in life. It takes courage to reach out. I use a caring, non-judgmental approach to support clients in the important work of healing.
(715) 804-1213 View (715) 804-1213
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Jamie Dahlberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Online Only
In doing so, I often utilize models that are emotionally focused, systemically driven, structured and focus on attainable goals.
If you’re in search of an encouraging, welcoming, and comforting space to help guide you through the challenges life brings, I look forward to partnering with you on your journey. I work with individuals (ages 13+) and couples. I am passionate about working with individuals and couples in all stages of their infertility journey as well as those who are childless not by choice. Navigating this can be very overwhelming and can often feel isolating, so I hope to provide support, compassion, and a space to feel recognized and heard while processing through challenging emotions and decisions.
In doing so, I often utilize models that are emotionally focused, systemically driven, structured and focus on attainable goals.
If you’re in search of an encouraging, welcoming, and comforting space to help guide you through the challenges life brings, I look forward to partnering with you on your journey. I work with individuals (ages 13+) and couples. I am passionate about working with individuals and couples in all stages of their infertility journey as well as those who are childless not by choice. Navigating this can be very overwhelming and can often feel isolating, so I hope to provide support, compassion, and a space to feel recognized and heard while processing through challenging emotions and decisions.
(612) 808-5616 View (612) 808-5616
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Troy A Bruns
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAC
Eau Claire, WI 54701
An ideal client is one who is being just who they are in spite of all the challenges or concerns they may be dealing with. I also have weekend and some evening hours.
An ideal client is one who is being just who they are in spite of all the challenges or concerns they may be dealing with. I also have weekend and some evening hours.
(715) 318-0479 View (715) 318-0479
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Cory Tischman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Eau Claire, WI 54701
I enjoy working with people to create a nonjudgmental space that is tailored to their needs and goals. My view is that we are connected internally and externally in a web of different systems that impact us, and through understanding how these systems and the client are affecting one another do we get a comprehensive view of what’s going on. When appropriate and agreed upon, I will work with people in these different systems (e.g., family, loved ones, teachers, primary care providers, social workers, parole officers, etc.) to help provide continuity of care and a cohesive treatment plan.
I enjoy working with people to create a nonjudgmental space that is tailored to their needs and goals. My view is that we are connected internally and externally in a web of different systems that impact us, and through understanding how these systems and the client are affecting one another do we get a comprehensive view of what’s going on. When appropriate and agreed upon, I will work with people in these different systems (e.g., family, loved ones, teachers, primary care providers, social workers, parole officers, etc.) to help provide continuity of care and a cohesive treatment plan.
(715) 200-8259 View (715) 200-8259
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Natalie Brown
Counselor, LPC-IT
1 Endorsed
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Do you find yourself questioning your choices, struggling with emotions that seem to arise out of nowhere, or feeling disconnected from your true self? Are you unsure why you feel stuck despite your best efforts and caught in patterns you can’t seem to break? You’re not alone. Often, the past lingers beneath the surface, shaping our present in ways we don’t even realize. But insight brings choice, and choice brings change. My approach to therapy isn’t about quick fixes - it’s about developing a deep, compassionate self-understanding that empowers you to break free from unhelpful patterns and pressures.
Do you find yourself questioning your choices, struggling with emotions that seem to arise out of nowhere, or feeling disconnected from your true self? Are you unsure why you feel stuck despite your best efforts and caught in patterns you can’t seem to break? You’re not alone. Often, the past lingers beneath the surface, shaping our present in ways we don’t even realize. But insight brings choice, and choice brings change. My approach to therapy isn’t about quick fixes - it’s about developing a deep, compassionate self-understanding that empowers you to break free from unhelpful patterns and pressures.
(715) 800-3746 View (715) 800-3746
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Allison Bunkelman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
1 Endorsed
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with adults within the scope of individual and couples therapy. I strive to create a safe, compassionate, authentic relationship with each person with whom I work with and to personalize therapy to meet the unique needs of each individual.
I enjoy working with adults within the scope of individual and couples therapy. I strive to create a safe, compassionate, authentic relationship with each person with whom I work with and to personalize therapy to meet the unique needs of each individual.
(715) 318-1648 View (715) 318-1648
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Jessica Stiteley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Eau Claire, WI 54701
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults within the scope of individual, relational, and family therapy. I have experience working with children and adolescents dealing with mental health challenges, such as: behavioral issues, difficulty managing emotions, self-injurious behavior, post traumatic stress and low self-esteem. I also support individuals learning to manage symptoms related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and problematic life experiences.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults within the scope of individual, relational, and family therapy. I have experience working with children and adolescents dealing with mental health challenges, such as: behavioral issues, difficulty managing emotions, self-injurious behavior, post traumatic stress and low self-esteem. I also support individuals learning to manage symptoms related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and problematic life experiences.
(715) 519-9912 View (715) 519-9912
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Elaina M Schuh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Eau Claire, WI 54701
I enjoy working with adult individuals and couples who strive to better themselves, understand their unique qualities and are looking to create new paths in their journey of self-love and adventure. I strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, heard and understood.
I enjoy working with adult individuals and couples who strive to better themselves, understand their unique qualities and are looking to create new paths in their journey of self-love and adventure. I strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, heard and understood.
(715) 832-5454 View (715) 832-5454
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Alexandra Dorn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
1 Endorsed
Eau Claire, WI 54701
I am experienced in treating a variety of mental-health-related concerns amongst adults of various ages and offer therapy to couples. I strive to always provide an open, accepting and honest environment that allows you the ability to embrace vulnerabilities in an effort to generate change. With newfound insight, you will have ability to navigate current and future obstacles successfully, and live a self-congruent and fulfilling life. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with disordered eating, substance use, and trauma-related experiences that may be negatively impacting current well-being.
I am experienced in treating a variety of mental-health-related concerns amongst adults of various ages and offer therapy to couples. I strive to always provide an open, accepting and honest environment that allows you the ability to embrace vulnerabilities in an effort to generate change. With newfound insight, you will have ability to navigate current and future obstacles successfully, and live a self-congruent and fulfilling life. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with disordered eating, substance use, and trauma-related experiences that may be negatively impacting current well-being.
(715) 322-3133 View (715) 322-3133
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Kendra Konkel - Current Openings- Teens Adults Couples
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, APSW
Eau Claire, WI 54701
I strive to create a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental environment that ensures my clients are valued and understood. I help children (5+), teens and adults manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and communication with family. Other specialties include couples, families, blended-families, divorce/separation, and teenagers.
I strive to create a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental environment that ensures my clients are valued and understood. I help children (5+), teens and adults manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and communication with family. Other specialties include couples, families, blended-families, divorce/separation, and teenagers.
(715) 452-4166 View (715) 452-4166
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Leah Gray
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
1 Endorsed
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Hello! My name is Leah, my therapeutic approach is authentic, honest, curious, and empathic. Providing a safe and supportive space is offered to help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Hello! My name is Leah, my therapeutic approach is authentic, honest, curious, and empathic. Providing a safe and supportive space is offered to help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
(715) 354-0263 View (715) 354-0263
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Northern Woods Wellness LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Eau Claire, WI 54703
Kelly is an experienced mental health professional serving the Chippewa Valley for over 15 years. She enjoys working with adults and children 16+, helping them navigate difficult and stressful situations. Kelly's approach is integrative and client-centered, tailoring her care to meet the unique needs of each person she works with. In her practice, Kelly partners with clients to identify personal goals and develop strategies to track and measure progress, helping them improve their overall well-being and mental health.
Kelly is an experienced mental health professional serving the Chippewa Valley for over 15 years. She enjoys working with adults and children 16+, helping them navigate difficult and stressful situations. Kelly's approach is integrative and client-centered, tailoring her care to meet the unique needs of each person she works with. In her practice, Kelly partners with clients to identify personal goals and develop strategies to track and measure progress, helping them improve their overall well-being and mental health.
(715) 382-9515 View (715) 382-9515
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Kirsten Taylor, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
I offer mental health counseling for adult individuals of all ages. I have experience with a wide range of mental health issues and life challenges. (See the specialty area below.). To schedule, please click on my web-site. If you have questions, please call me, thanks. If you need a day or time that is not available, feel free to call or email me. Thanks.
I offer mental health counseling for adult individuals of all ages. I have experience with a wide range of mental health issues and life challenges. (See the specialty area below.). To schedule, please click on my web-site. If you have questions, please call me, thanks. If you need a day or time that is not available, feel free to call or email me. Thanks.
(534) 544-4826 View (534) 544-4826
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Emily Erikson - Current Openings- Couples Adults Teens
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Eau Claire, WI 54701
​As a therapist, it is my goal to create a welcoming, inclusive, and collaborative environment for all of my clients. I seek to create a safe space where all feel comfortable exploring difficult and challenging topics. I believe that the client is the expert on their life and see it as my job to remain curious while offering alternative views and tools. My mission is to empower clients to achieve their goals and reach their full potential. While I tailor my therapeutic approach to each client’s individual needs, my approach to therapy generally includes a systemic, strengths-based, solution-focused, and trauma-informed lens.
​As a therapist, it is my goal to create a welcoming, inclusive, and collaborative environment for all of my clients. I seek to create a safe space where all feel comfortable exploring difficult and challenging topics. I believe that the client is the expert on their life and see it as my job to remain curious while offering alternative views and tools. My mission is to empower clients to achieve their goals and reach their full potential. While I tailor my therapeutic approach to each client’s individual needs, my approach to therapy generally includes a systemic, strengths-based, solution-focused, and trauma-informed lens.
(715) 962-8240 View (715) 962-8240
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Atlas Counseling
Counselor, MSE, LPCIT
1 Endorsed
Eau Claire, WI 54703
Adults and young adults with ADHD often benefit from ADHD Specialized therapy with me. You can get help addressing co-occurring conditions, developing coping skills, improving self-esteem, enhancing organization and time management, and building relationships. Ultimately you can expect better academic, work, and social outcomes after diagnosis. My specialty is to play a crucial role in your ADHD diagnostic process by initiating assessments and providing collaboration with your physician. This may include discussing with you, childhood background, life circumstances, presenting symptoms, ADHD diagnostic questionnaires and scales.
Adults and young adults with ADHD often benefit from ADHD Specialized therapy with me. You can get help addressing co-occurring conditions, developing coping skills, improving self-esteem, enhancing organization and time management, and building relationships. Ultimately you can expect better academic, work, and social outcomes after diagnosis. My specialty is to play a crucial role in your ADHD diagnostic process by initiating assessments and providing collaboration with your physician. This may include discussing with you, childhood background, life circumstances, presenting symptoms, ADHD diagnostic questionnaires and scales.
(715) 230-3650 View (715) 230-3650
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Kendra Dale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Eau Claire, WI 54701
I have a passion for working with adults of all ages struggling with life transitions, grief, loss, aging, substance abuse, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I believe we experience grief and pain in all situations in life. Whether you are struggling with a recent death of loved one, experiencing a life change, or have experienced trauma, we learn to adapt and cope with our pain. Often, the way we learned to cope with our pain no longer works for us, and we may feel struck, not knowing how to help ourselves change. I strive to offer clients a person-centered approach toward healing and their desired change.
I have a passion for working with adults of all ages struggling with life transitions, grief, loss, aging, substance abuse, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I believe we experience grief and pain in all situations in life. Whether you are struggling with a recent death of loved one, experiencing a life change, or have experienced trauma, we learn to adapt and cope with our pain. Often, the way we learned to cope with our pain no longer works for us, and we may feel struck, not knowing how to help ourselves change. I strive to offer clients a person-centered approach toward healing and their desired change.
(715) 496-6311 View (715) 496-6311
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In individual and couples therapy, I support those who are healing from trauma and addiction, as well as those navigating grief, depression, and anxiety. I believe that the client is the expert on their own life, and I honor this by using holistic approaches that promote self-inquiry, build upon strengths, and improve emotional regulation. I work with clients from all backgrounds to help them find greater meaning and purpose in life so that they can create and achieve their personal goals.
In individual and couples therapy, I support those who are healing from trauma and addiction, as well as those navigating grief, depression, and anxiety. I believe that the client is the expert on their own life, and I honor this by using holistic approaches that promote self-inquiry, build upon strengths, and improve emotional regulation. I work with clients from all backgrounds to help them find greater meaning and purpose in life so that they can create and achieve their personal goals.
(715) 419-6803 View (715) 419-6803
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Cora Reuter Looker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Passionate about helping others, I offer a space that is safe and genuine to members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and offer services to adults, couples, and adolescents. I have extensive experience and a desire to work with individuals who have experienced the impacts of trauma in their lives. Trauma looks different for everyone and working through those memories, emotions, and body sensations can be both scary and painful. Meeting you where you are at in your journey to create personalized goals with intention is my highest priority.
Passionate about helping others, I offer a space that is safe and genuine to members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and offer services to adults, couples, and adolescents. I have extensive experience and a desire to work with individuals who have experienced the impacts of trauma in their lives. Trauma looks different for everyone and working through those memories, emotions, and body sensations can be both scary and painful. Meeting you where you are at in your journey to create personalized goals with intention is my highest priority.
(715) 402-4115 View (715) 402-4115

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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.