Rebuilding Connection Through Emotion

“To balance and take control of our emotions is one of the most important tasks in life.”
— Dr. T.P. Chia

Why Emotion Matters

When relationships feel strained, distant, or stuck in painful cycles, it is easy to believe something is broken — or that we are failing. But often, what is really happening is that our deepest emotional needs are not being seen, heard, or met. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps us slow down, listen beneath the surface, and reconnect with what matters most: love, safety, and belonging. 

At Emotional Wellness Therapy, I offer EFT to individuals, couples, and families who are longing to feel more connected, more understood, and more emotionally secure. Whether you are navigating anxiety, relationship stress, emotional shutdown, or fear of abandonment, EFT offers a gentle, structured path toward healing.

What Is Emotionally Focused Therapy?

EFT is a research-based, attachment-informed approach that helps people transform how they relate to themselves and others. It is not about fixing each other — it's about understanding the emotional signals beneath conflict, withdrawal, or defensiveness, and responding with compassion and clarity. 

In our sessions, we explore the emotional patterns that keep you stuck. We identify the core emotions — like sadness, fear, longing, and love — that often hide beneath anger or silence. And we begin to reshape how you respond to those emotions, both within yourself and in your relationships.

Common Client Struggles

Clients who benefit from EFT often share experiences like:

• Feeling emotionally disconnected from their partner or family
• Repeating cycles of conflict, criticism, or withdrawal
• Struggling with intimacy, trust, or vulnerability
• Navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or fear of rejection
• Carrying unresolved pain from past relationships or trauma
• Wanting to feel closer, but unsure how to bridge the gap

These struggles are not signs of failure — they are signals that something important needs attention. EFT helps you respond to those signals with empathy, not judgment.

Therapy Goals & Outcomes

Through Emotionally Focused Therapy, you can expect to:

• Interrupt negative interaction cycles and build new patterns of connection
• Understand your attachment needs and emotional responses
• Strengthen emotional regulation and self-awareness
• Rebuild trust, intimacy, and emotional safety
• Express emotions with clarity and compassion
• Heal from past relational injuries and trauma
• Deepen your sense of belonging and relational resilience

My Approach

As a Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience, I bring a calm, attuned presence to every session. I integrate EFT with Attachment-Based Therapy (ABT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and trauma-informed care to support deep, lasting change. 

Therapy with me is not about quick fixes. It is about creating a space where you feel safe enough to explore what is tender, brave enough to express what is true, and supported enough to build the relationships you deserve.

Who I Work With

I offer Emotionally Focused Therapy to:

• Couples seeking deeper connection and emotional intimacy
• Individuals navigating anxiety, emotional regulation, or relational trauma
• Families healing from rupture, disconnection, or intergenerational stress
• Neurodivergent clients, especially those with ADHD, who experience relational sensitivity
• Parents wanting to strengthen emotional bonds with their children