Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFIT)

In my practice, EFIT is a cornerstone of how I help individuals understand and work through their emotions. This approach is based on the idea that our emotions guide how we experience ourselves and relate to others. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from their own feelings. EFIT provides a structured yet flexible way to explore these emotions safely.

When I work with clients using EFIT, we begin by identifying patterns in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may be contributing to stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges. I help you uncover the underlying emotions driving these patterns and guide you in learning to process them in a healthy way. Together, we focus on building emotional awareness, self-compassion, and resilience.

I also integrate tools like EMDR, mindfulness exercises, or biofeedback when appropriate, depending on the client’s needs and goals. The result is a highly personalized approach that not only addresses the challenges you’re facing today but also equips you with skills to navigate future emotional experiences. EFIT in my practice is designed to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself and others.

Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)

For couples, I use EFCT to help partners build stronger emotional bonds and improve the way they relate to one another. This evidence-based approach is grounded in attachment theory, which highlights the importance of secure emotional connections in healthy relationships. Many couples come to therapy feeling stuck in cycles of conflict, emotional distance, or disconnection. EFCT provides a structured framework to identify and change these patterns.

In sessions, I work with both partners to uncover the emotions and vulnerabilities underlying conflict or withdrawal. I help couples express their needs safely, respond to each other with empathy, and begin to break negative cycles that have built up over time. Depending on the couple’s needs, I may also integrate tools like EMDR or therapeutic exercises to process past hurts and strengthen emotional safety in the relationship.

In my practice, EFCT is more than teaching communication skills—it’s about creating real emotional intimacy and connection. Couples leave sessions feeling heard, understood, and more securely connected, with practical strategies to navigate future challenges together. My goal is to help couples move from patterns of disconnection to lasting emotional closeness and trust.