EFT Couples Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples
What is Emotion Focused Couples Therapy?
Dr. Sue Johnson created Emotion Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) for couples. It is a research-based therapy that has high success rates and is now done all over the world.
It is based on the idea that your significant other is your most important secure base in the world and when this attachment is perceived to be in danger or we feel unsafely bonded to our partner, we understandably react in ways to protect the relationship. These behaviors might be to fight, freeze or withdraw from the relationship.
A pattern or cycle of the same responses develops when we don't feel safely connected to our most important others. This cycle becomes the problem and creates a lot of pain in your relationship.
The good news is that since you created your repetitive pattern with your partner, you can and will learn how to reverse and sidestep it—permanently!
What Kind of Couples Can Benefit from EFT Therapy?
Couples who are both committed to their relationship and who both want to learn how to create a safe and secure connection for the rest of their lives. I treat both Gay/Lesbian and Heterosexual partners.
Examples of Couples Who Benefit from EFT:
Please note: If you have ongoing physical abuse, active addiction, or an affair in one or more partner, you are not yet ready for EFT Couple work. It is best to consult with me first on how to proceed.
The Benefits and Value of EFT Couples Therapy
Learn About Your Cycle
EFT Couples Therapy gets to the heart of the issue without letting you drift off into content topics. Specifically, you learn your repetitive pattern or cycle that keep you and your partner tired, frustrated, lonely and disconnected.
Name and Claim Your Moves
You learn how you are each creating your partner's reactions triggered by your 'solutions' or behaviors in your repetitive dance.
Express Deeper Emotions
In EFT Therapy when you have built a safe alliance with the therapist, you will slowly build safety with your partner and learn how to express more vulnerable emotions at a time that is right for you.
Process-Focused Treatment
This treatment allows you to experience a new way of relating right in the room; you then have lifetime tools to use to solve the many issues you might be coming in to address.
Treatment Timeline
EFT Couples Therapy can be completed in 16-20 weeks.
However, if you have a relationship betrayal or an abuse history it will likely take longer.
Ready to Transform Your Relationship?
Take the first step towards creating a safe, secure, and fulfilling connection with your partner.
Schedule a Consultation