“The deepest healing occurs when we can sit with our emotions, explore their underlying meaning, and find new ways of relating to ourselves and others.”
- Leslie S. Greenberg
I integrate a range of therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of each client. My goal is to help you feel supported, engaged, and grounded in the process without feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about the direction of your therapy.
Emotion-Focused Therapy
I believe in the transformative power of Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), a dynamic, evidence-based framework that forms the foundation of my practice. Grounded in attachment theory (Bowlby, 1969), EFT emphasizes our innate need for emotional connection and a sense of belonging.
EFT helps us understand that breakdowns in emotional connection often stem from unmet needs and negative interaction patterns. Together, we’ll explore your emotional experiences, vulnerabilities, and attachment history to uncover the deeper needs at the heart of conflict or distress.
Once these needs are clearly identified, we work to foster more open and vulnerable emotional expression, both within yourself and in your relationships with others. In the final stage of EFT, we begin restructuring communication patterns to build a more secure, connected, and sustainable way of relating.
In my practice, I am deeply committed to creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where you feel safe to confront and process your emotional experiences and reconnect with yourself and others. Your lived experiences and values will always be honoured in our work together.
If you have questions or are ready to begin this journey together, please feel free to reach out by phone, email, or online booking. I am looking forward to meeting you.
Why Choose Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)?
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Emotions as Guides
EFT sees emotions not as problems to fix, but as valuable guides that offer insight and direction. By tuning into your emotional world, you can uncover the needs and patterns that shape your thoughts and behaviours, and begin to heal from the inside out.
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Transforming Core Emotions
Core emotions such as sadness, fear, anger, or shame often influence how we respond to the world. EFT helps uncover the emotions that drive your thoughts, behaviours, and relational patterns. Working with these core feelings can shift how you see yourself and connect with others.
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Healing Relationship Wounds
Many emotional struggles are rooted in early attachment wounds or painful relational experiences. EFT creates a safe, compassionate space to explore and repair those patterns, whether they show up in current relationships or your internal sense of self.
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Enhancing Self-Awareness
Through EFT, you’ll gain deeper insight into your emotional needs, fears, and ways of relating. This clarity helps you make more intentional choices, communicate more authentically, and move through life with greater self-trust.
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Strengthening Relationships
For couples and families, EFT helps build emotional safety, improve communication, and deepen connection. Whether you’re facing conflict or seeking more closeness, EFT offers tools to foster lasting, secure bonds.
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Evidence-Based Approach
EFT is supported by decades of research and clinical success. It’s been shown to be highly effective in treating a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and relational distress in both individuals and couples.