Emotionally Focused Therapy

Emotionally-Focused Therapy, (EFT), is rooted in Attachment Theory, one of the most prolific and accepted theories within the entire field of psychology. This theory emphasizes the importance of the availability and consistency provided by our caregivers during our youth and infancy. Our “attachment history” begins at birth and impacts us the rest of our lives significantly impacting our most intimate adult relationships.

Along with this, EFT utilizes what we know about how our brain works and how we respond internally to threats. Knowing some basic information about the brain helps us understand how and why we react certain ways during arguments (like when we escalate into anger or retreat into shut down) and what we need to do to help a couple find their way out of these patterns. 

In session, you and your partner will build a closeness and an understanding of both your own and one another’s attachment styles, attachment, needs, and how to communicate and respond to these needs in an effective and loving way.