Couples Therapy
Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Reconnect, Heal, and Strengthen Your Relationship with Evidence-Based EFT Counseling
Is Your Relationship Struggling to Stay Connected?
Even the strongest relationships can face moments of disconnection, conflict, or emotional distance. If you’re feeling stuck in painful cycles with your partner—whether it’s frequent arguments, silence, or a loss of intimacy—couples therapy can help you rebuild trust and closeness.
I specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a proven approach that helps partners understand their emotional needs, improve communication, and create secure, loving bonds.
What Is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)?
Developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, EFT for couples is a structured, evidence-based model rooted in attachment theory. EFT focuses on improving how couples respond to emotional needs, manage conflict, and form deeper, lasting connections.
Studies show that Emotionally Focused Therapy helps 75-80% of couples move from distress to recovery, making it one of the most effective couples counseling approaches available.
Signs Your Relationship Might Benefit from
EFT Couples Counseling
You don’t have to be on the verge of breaking up to seek help. Many couples use therapy to deepen connection, not just repair damage. EFT couples therapy can help if:
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You feel emotionally distant or disconnected
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Arguments repeat without resolution
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One or both partners feel lonely in the relationship
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Trust has been broken (e.g., after infidelity or betrayal)
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You want to improve intimacy, safety, and understanding
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You’ve grown apart and want to reconnect
How EFT Works in Couples Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy guides couples through three key stages:
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De-escalating negative cycles of blame, withdrawal, or criticism
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Identifying unmet emotional needs and creating new patterns of connection
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Strengthening emotional bonds by fostering secure, responsive interactions
As your therapist, I help you slow things down, explore what’s happening beneath the surface, and create space for new, meaningful conversations that bring you closer.
What You Can Expect from Couples Therapy with Me
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A warm, nonjudgmental space where both partners feel heard
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Skills to navigate communication breakdowns and emotional triggers
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Deep emotional exploration to uncover the heart of your conflict
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Support in rebuilding trust, empathy, and emotional safety
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Guidance grounded in EFT’s proven framework for lasting change
Whether you're navigating a crisis or simply want to grow together, EFT helps couples reconnect with the love and security they long for.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Trained
Rebuild Your Connection—Start Today
You and your partner deserve a relationship that feels safe, connected, and strong. Couples therapy using Emotionally Focused Therapy can help you get there.
Book a session or learn how therapy can support your relationship. Healing and closeness are possible—let’s begin the work together.
Get In Touch
Contact Information
Telephone
Address
15615 Alton Pkwy, Suite 450
Irvine, CA 92618
Karl Stenske, MA, Adoption Specialist, LMFT 150804
"Family leaves and indelible mark on your life: demanding to be noticed and woven into every piece of your story"