Emotionally Focused Therapy is based in the science of human “attachment” (aka, what we know about how humans bond with other humans from the moment of birth and throughout their lives).

EFT, developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, is a clinically-proven technique to help couples, families, and individuals heal from past hurts, learn new ways of connecting, understand themselves and others in a profound way, and end cycles of conflict and disconnection.

In practice, EFT may look different from other therapies you may have seen in movies or experienced in your life!

I will play a very active role in the process. For example, there will be times I will prompt you to slow down and peel back the layers of your experience.

Equally, it’s an “in-the-moment” sort of approach. That means during sessions you will practice saying and doing things in a different way. This allows you to have new emotional experiences in a safe place.

In relationships, negative cycles begin when we don’t feel safe or secure. We all protect ourselves from hurt–it’s a natural response. Sometimes the way we protect ourselves is a trigger for our partner.

The goal of EFT is to help you and your partner feel secure with one another–to know you can reach for one another when you need to. We build a strong foundation that can help decrease conflict and more importantly help you reconnect and repair when conflict occurs.

STEP 1:

Discovery Call: We will do a phone call to talk about whether we are a good match–energetically, clinically, and logistically.

STEP 2:

Assessment Period: The first few sessions are for gathering information, such as your personal and relationship history, and understanding your goals. In couples work, I will meet with each partner individually for one session.

STEP 3:

Feedback & Planning: I will give you my thoughts about your unique style and patterns and recommendations for how to meet the goals you want to achieve.

STEP 4:

Regular Sessions: For the best results, we will need to meet regularly. The frequency may vary depending on your unique situation and history. It may be weekly, bi-weekly or monthly.