Transforming Negative Cycles to Find a New Way Forward...
My approach to couples counseling is rooted in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and draws upon other approaches when helpful. EFT is renowned for its effectiveness in fostering lasting and meaningful changes in relationships. Grounded in the understanding that human connections are vital to emotional well-being, EFT operates on several key principles that contribute to its success:
Attachment Focus: EFT recognizes the significance of attachment bonds in relationships. Through addressing and understanding attachment patterns, couples learn to navigate their emotional needs, creating a secure foundation for connection.
Emotional Responsiveness: EFT prioritizes emotional responsiveness, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and validating each partner's feelings. This promotes a supportive environment where individuals feel heard, understood, and accepted, fostering emotional safety within the relationship.
Restructuring Negative Patterns: EFT aims to identify and transform negative interactional patterns that contribute to relationship distress. By pinpointing these cycles and replacing them with healthier communication styles, couples can break free from destructive cycles and build productive ways of relating.
Promoting Secure Bonds: EFT works to establish and reinforce secure attachment bonds between partners. Through therapeutic interventions, couples learn to create a sense of safety and trust, enabling them to navigate challenges and build a resilient, enduring connection.
Some issues that bring couples to therapy include:
- Addiction
- Balance (Work/Life/Family)
- Betrayal
- Blended Families
- Divorce
- Extended Family
- Finances
- Infidelity
- Intimacy
- Mental Illness
- Miscommunication
- Parenting
- Pre-Marital/Readiness
- Polyamory
- Sex
If you feel your relationship could benefit from couples counseling, please reach out to see if working together would be the right fit!