A hopeful and intimate scene depicting a couple leaning together on a boulder by a tranquil mountain lakeshore, gazing toward the majestic mountains. This image symbolizes the supportive journey of couples therapy offered at our practice. EFCT.

Heal your relationship, one emotion at a time.

Feeling stuck in a cycle of negativity?

Feeling alone, even when together
Constant misunderstandings or arguments
Frequently wondering about your partner’s feelings
Feeling like it’s a struggle to get time for yourself

Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)

Strengthen your bond with your partner.
Why EFCT?
90% of couples that participate in EFCT significantly improve their relationship, with 70-75% of couples no longer meeting criteria for relationship distress after treatment. *
EFCT sets the highest standards for qualitative couples therapy — “Some experts feel EFT is one of the most (if not the most) evidence-validated forms of couples’ therapy.” **
“EFT is the only model of couple intervention that uses a systematic empirically validated theory of adult bonding as the basis for understanding and alleviating relationship problems.” ***
* Seiter, T. (2025, April 1). The Most Effective Couples Therapy, by Far. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mindful-relationships/202101/the-most-effective-couples-therapy-by-far.
**Feuerman, M. (2025, April 1). Emotionally Focused Therapy: How It Helps Couples. Verywellmind. https://www.verywellmind.com/emotionally-focused-therapy-for-distressed-couples-2303813#toc-benefits-of-emotionally-focused-therapy
*** International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy. (2025, April 1). EFT Research. https://iceeft.com/eft-research-3/
Who Is It For?

Couples of all types struggling with conflict, distress, and poor communication
Couples with one or both partners that have a history of trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, and/or chronic illness
Couples with recent or past infidelity
Source: Feuerman, M. (2025, April 1). Emotionally Focused Therapy: How It Helps Couples. Verywellmind. https://www.verywellmind.com/emotionally-focused-therapy-for-distressed-couples-2303813#toc-benefits-of-emotionally-focused-therapy
What to expect

Stronger Bonds ~ The attachment to your partner becomes a greater source of safety, security, and comfort
Increased Understanding ~ A deepened understanding of your partner’s needs and what really drives their behaviors.
Improved Emotional Functioning ~ Re-organize your emotional responses with a new language for healthy relationships.
Source: Feuerman, M. (2025, April 1). Emotionally Focused Therapy: How It Helps Couples. Verywellmind. https://www.verywellmind.com/emotionally-focused-therapy-for-distressed-couples-2303813#toc-benefits-of-emotionally-focused-therapy
EFCT Process

9 Steps across 3 stages that include:
Identifying and de-escalating patterns of negative interaction
Forging a stronger, more compassionate bond as each partner vulnerably shares deeply felt emotions connected to needs
Create new, positive patterns of interaction within the relationship