I'm glad you are here.
Being here means that you are looking for change in your relationship, and willing to start the difficult journey together to get to a better place. Couples therapy is a process designed to 1) bring clarity and safety, 2) a deeper understanding of ourselves and our partners, and 3) heal the wounds and hurt that can arise when relationship become damaged. This is often a long journey, and sometimes we can lack some of the skills we need to heal our relationships. Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy is designed to help couples bridge the gap between where they are at and where they want to be as well as bringing them closure to a secure relationship. Research has shown that 70% of couples in distress benefit from some form of couples therapy. Emotion focused couples therapy has been shown to benefit 86% of couples, and has also been found to lead to lasting change. This is the process I will be supporting you and your partner with, and I believe this can process can bring greater safety, deeper understanding, and healing into the relationship you have.
Emotion-focused couples therapy (EFT) has a strong evidence behind it's methodology and I invite the curious or the concerned to explore the available resources on the process. Research has shown that the more clients understand the methods behind EFT, the more rapidly healing can occur. You can find more resources and links to research behind the treatment using the ICEEFT website linked below.
The Three Stages of EFT
Couples learn to recognize negative patterns and triggers that lead to conflict.
Each partner learns to share their deep seated needs with their loved one, while practicing compassion and acceptance.
The couple takes the tools and communication strategies they learned and practice to improve their connection with each other.