Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in San Diego
EFT IN SAN DIEGO
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) – strengthening connection through emotional understanding
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a deeply relational, evidence-based approach that helps individuals and couples understand the emotional patterns shaping their relationships. EFT focuses on emotions as the guiding force behind all behaviors, conflict and disconnection.
We’ll work together to identify the cycles that keep you feeling stuck, distant or misunderstood and learn practical skills to help you gently shift those patterns toward emotional safety, openness and connection. As you begin to be able to express your own emotional needs and understand the emotional needs of your partner, communication naturally improves and conflict usually becomes much easier to navigate, resulting in a more peaceful, loving and fulfilling relationship.
Unlike some couples therapy, EFT is a very non-judgmental and compassionate approach. The goal is not to blame one another or identify one partner as the source of all problems but rather about helping both of you understand each other and step out of old cycles so you can build a stronger, healthier connection.
THE BENEFITS OF EFT
Why choose Emotionally Focused Therapy for your relationship?
Gain a deeper understanding of your own emotional needs and learn to recognize and respond to your partner’s needs.
Improve communication patterns so both partners feel truly heard, understood and valued in the relationship.
Strengthen your emotional connection with each other, creating a safe and secure bond based on intimacy and trust.
Build a strong foundation for a long-lasting, fulfilling and stable relationship that can weather any challenge together.
What you can expect from Emotionally Focused Therapy in San Diego
HOW THIS WORKS
To begin with, we’ll create a safe and supportive space for you to share your emotions openly. This step is about building trust and safety so that vulnerability can emerge naturally. We’ll identify recurring patterns or cycles in your relationships that keep conflict, distance or misunderstanding alive.
Once these patterns are clear, we’ll explore the core emotions underneath behaviors. Naming and expressing feelings like fear of rejection, longing for closeness or frustration can help you and your partner understand each other better. We’ll then practice new ways of interacting and responding to these emotions. By reshaping how you communicate and connect, you can break old cycles and build more secure, supportive relationships.
Over time, EFT strengthens emotional bonds, trust and intimacy. Most couples or individuals see meaningful improvements within 8-15 sessions. We’ll check in regularly to ensure progress while equipping you with tools to maintain these changes long-term without the need for on-going therapy.
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Take your first step towards healing
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