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Pacific Behavioral Health, PC

LMFT

Licensed In:
Oregon, Washington
“Adult individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relational distress, and sexual issues. My ideal clients are highly motivated to seeking out a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships so as to find clarity, healing, and connection.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Sex Therapy
Specialties:
Anger Management · Anxiety · Attachment · Behavioral Issues · Burnout · Codependency · Depression · Divorce · Grief · Men’s Mental Health · Panic · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Aara Abu Laban

Healing Intimacies

LPC, CST

Licensed In:
Florida, Maryland, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia
“I'm an AASECT certified sex therapist who specializes in supporting individuals whose sexuality has been negatively impacted by religious trauma, cultural expectations, betrayal, low self-esteem, anxiety, or negative body image. I understand that these issues are not just about sex itself — they are about reclaiming your sense of self and your confidence.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, Sex Therapy
Specialties:
Consensual Non-Monogamy · Men’s Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Sexual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Jill Rice

Jill Rice, LCSW

LCSW

Licensed In:
California
“I’m a therapist in Sherman Oaks, CA and I work with young adults (ages 18–28) who are navigating college, work, identity development, and the challenges of “adulting.” I provide warm, direct, and neurodivergent-affirming therapy for people dealing with ADHD, Autism, anxiety, and general mental health concerns.”
Services:
Family Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Autism · Burnout · Depression · Educational and Learning Disabilities · Life Transitions · Self Esteem
Christopher Skaggs

LGBTQ Therapy

MA, LMFT

Licensed In:
Hawaii, Washington
“I primarily work with adults and couples who are navigating trauma, relational distress, and major life transitions, especially where identity, attachment, and meaning are central.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Codependency · Depression · Gender Identity · Men’s Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Trauma & PTSD
Trisha A. Walker, LCSW-S

Psychotherapy With Hope

LCSW-S

Licensed In:
Texas
“Specializing in trauma therapy and clinical supervision. Whether the trauma stems from sexual abuse, combat, relational wounds, or chronic stress. Trisha's approach is trauma‑informed, straightforward, and deeply respectful of each person’s story. She helps clients heal deep inner‑child wounds by offering a safe, compassionate space to explore their past and move toward lasting healing. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, grief, codependency, or rebuilding trust after betrayal, this is a space where you can receive support from an experienced, compassionate clinician who believes healing is possible.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Codependency · Depression · Divorce · Faith-Based Care · Grief · Infidelity / Affair Recovery · Life Transitions · Older Adults & Aging · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Spiritual Abuse · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Kaylie Groenhout

Wildwood Psychotherapy

LPC, NCC

Licensed In:
Virginia
“Adult individuals and couples”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Burnout · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Older Adults & Aging · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Lucy Zhang

Lucy Zhang, LMFT

LMFT

Licensed In:
California, Oregon
“Hi, I’m Lucy! I provide individualized, high-touch online talk therapy and EMDR for LGBTQ+ adults seeking deeper support around attachment patterns, single-incident trauma, PTSD and complex trauma (CPTSD), high-functioning anxiety, high-masking neurodivergence, relationship conflict, meaning-making, and ambiguous grief.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Attachment · Autism · Burnout · Career Counseling · Caregiver Support · Codependency · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Disability · Dissociative Disorders · Domestic Abuse · Executive Coaching · Gender Identity · Grief · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Panic · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Self Esteem · Spiritual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Liz Dumitru

Dumitru Therapy Services

LCSW

Licensed In:
Arizona
“I provide individual therapy services to adults with the goal of healing attachment and relational trauma, decreasing self defeating patterns, and increasing access to resiliency, autonomy, and fulfilling relationships with self and others. I work with adults of all ages and have additional experience working with folks who are experiencing perinatal mental health symptoms, folks in nontraditional relationships including polyamory, and folks who are experiencing substance use/abuse.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · Attachment · Codependency · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Substance Use · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Ciara Braun

Affinity Counseling Group

LPC, AASECT Certified Sex

Licensed In:
Michigan
“I specialize in intimacy and relationship concerns including sex, desire, and infidelity for individuals and couples, with a focus on rebuilding connection, communication, and conflict skills. My approach is grounded in attachment science, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Parts Work (IFS) to help you explore self-talk, relationships, and attachment patterns, better understand yourself, and achieve your goals. I focus on education, your strengths, and practical techniques to overcome conflict. My goal is not to diagnose but to improve your life and relationships so you can manage future concerns independently.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, Sex Therapy
Specialties:
Attachment · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Men’s Mental Health · Menopause & Perimenopause · Relationship Issues · Sexual Abuse · Women’s Mental Health
Joshua Austin

Freedom Counseling Group

AMFT

Licensed In:
California
“I work with children, teens, young adults, and adults, as well as couples seeking to strengthen their connection. Whether you are navigating the hurdles of growing up, the pressures of adulthood, or the complexities of partnership, I provide a steady, non-judgmental space to heal. My practice focuses on helping clients break free from the grip of depression, anxiety, and chronic stress. I also have a deep commitment to those processing trauma, helping you move from a state of survival toward lasting stability. No matter the stage of life or the dynamic of your relationship, we will work together to dismantle the obstacles in your way and reclaim your peace.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Depression · Trauma & PTSD
Sydney Vix

Ellie Mental Health

SAC, LPC-T

Licensed In:
Wisconsin
“I specialize in supportive work with individuals experiencing critical mental health concerns, PTSD, life stressors, and substance use challenges, including co-occurring disorders and high-risk behaviors. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can address what’s happening right now while building skills for long-term stability and growth. I practice from a trauma-informed lens and thoughtfully consider cultural identity, systemic stressors, and lived experience in our work together. I am committed to affirming care that supports body positivity self-acceptance, and empowered personal narratives. I work with individuals ages 13-99!”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Behavioral Issues · Bipolar Disorder · Depression · Dissociative Disorders · Domestic Abuse · Eating Disorders · Gender Identity · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Personality Disorders · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Psychosis · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Sexual Abuse · Substance Use · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Tracie Coleman LCSW

Haven Bridge Counseling & Wellness PLLC

LCSW

Licensed In:
Florida, Idaho, Illinois
“I work with adults who are feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, stuck, or struggling to find balance in daily life. Many of my clients are experiencing chronic insomnia, anxiety, stress, burnout, ADHD-related challenges, caregiving responsibilities, medical concerns, cancer-related stress, life transitions, grief, or emotional exhaustion.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Aging · Anxiety · Burnout · Cancer · Caregiver Support · Chronic Pain and Illness · Depression · Disability · Domestic Abuse · Educational and Learning Disabilities · End-of-Life · Gender Identity · Grief · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Insomnia & Sleep Disorders · Life Transitions · Menopause & Perimenopause · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Older Adults & Aging · Panic · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Sexual Abuse · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health

About Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Use the directory above to find a therapist who offers this approach. Compare profiles for their approach, availability, fees, and insurance.

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What to expect

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a therapy approach that looks at how emotions, needs, and relationship patterns shape the way people connect. It is often used in couples therapy, and some therapists also use EFT with individuals or families. In online sessions, your therapist may help you slow down difficult conversations, notice the cycle you get caught in, name the feelings underneath conflict, and practice clearer ways of reaching for support. People often explore EFT when they want help with relationship distress, recurring arguments, emotional distance, trust concerns, life transitions, or feeling stuck in protective patterns. If you want therapy that pays close attention to emotions and connection, this approach may be worth exploring.

How to choose a therapist

As you compare online EFT therapists, look for someone whose profile explains how they use this approach and what kinds of clients or relationships they commonly work with. Fit matters: pacing, communication style, comfort with emotion, and how structured the sessions feel can all affect your experience. Before booking, you might ask whether the therapist offers EFT-informed therapy, how they work with couples or individuals online, what to expect in the first few sessions, and how they handle moments when conversations become intense. You can also ask about training or experience with EFT.

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  • Ask about the provider’s experience with your concerns and goals.
  • Confirm availability, session fees, and your insurance coverage directly.
  • Check that the provider can work with you in each state where you will attend sessions.

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Questions about this approach

How do I use this page to find an online therapist who offers Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)?

Start by choosing the state where you will be located during sessions. Then use filters for service type, age group, language, insurance, and therapy type. Read profiles for how each provider describes EFT, who they work with, and whether they offer individual, couples, or family therapy online. From there, compare availability, fees, and consultation options before reaching out.

What should I ask before booking?

Ask how the therapist uses Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), what the first few sessions are usually like, and whether their approach is more structured or exploratory. If you are coming with a partner or family member, ask how they manage joint sessions online. It can also help to ask about fees, insurance, cancellation policies, privacy for telehealth, and whether they offer a brief consultation.

Does my therapist have to be licensed in my state, and what happens if I travel out of state?

In most cases, your therapist must be allowed to practice where you are physically located at the time of session, not just where you live. If you travel or split time between states, tell potential therapists before booking. Some providers can work across more than one state, while others cannot. Learn more about finding a therapist licensed in multiple states.

Can Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) be done virtually through telehealth therapy?

Yes, many therapists offer Emotionally Focused Therapy through secure video sessions. Online EFT may involve talking through relationship patterns, practicing slower and more direct communication, and noticing emotions as they happen in session. For couples or families, each person needs a private, reliable place to join. Ask how the therapist structures online sessions and what they recommend if emotions run high.

Who is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) best for, and is it only for couples?

EFT is often associated with couples who want help with conflict, disconnection, trust, or feeling stuck in the same argument. It may also be used with individuals or families, depending on the therapist’s practice. This approach may fit if you want to understand the emotions underneath your reactions and build safer, clearer connection. Review profiles to see who each therapist serves.

Do Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) therapists need special certification or training?

A therapist should be licensed to provide mental health care in the state where you are located for sessions. Beyond licensure, EFT training and certification can vary. Some providers may have completed formal EFT training, while others use EFT-informed ideas in their work. Before booking, ask how they learned the approach, how often they use it, and whether their experience fits your goals.

Does insurance cover online Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and how does payment usually work?

Coverage depends on your insurance plan, the therapist’s network status, your location, and the type of service provided. Use insurance filters when available, then confirm directly with the provider before your first appointment. Ask about session fees, superbills for out-of-network reimbursement, payment timing, and any cancellation fees. For couples therapy, also ask whether your plan covers relational or family sessions.

When is online Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) not the right choice?

Online therapy may not be the best fit during an immediate crisis, when emergency support is needed, when a higher level of care is required, or when you do not have a private space or reliable internet connection. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, contact local emergency services or call or text 988 right away. You can return to online EFT once safety and privacy needs are better supported.

Need urgent support? Therapy Expanded is not a crisis service. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. If you need urgent mental health, suicide, domestic violence, substance use, or LGBTQIA+ support, visit our crisis and mental health resources page.