Key: Therapist Name, Licensure, EFT Training Level, Location, States Licensed to Practice; Type of EFT Used; Languages in addition to English; Insurances Accepted
EFT Levels of Training Progression: Externship; Core Skills; Advanced; Certified EFT Therapist; Certified EFT Supervisor: EFT Trainer
Types of EFT: EFCT - Couples; EFIT - Individuals; EFFT - Families
Virginia: Certified Supervisors
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Location of Practice: Fairfax, VA
States Licensed In: VA
kathryn@rheemclark.com
Level of EFT Training: Certified EFT Trainer & Supervisor
Types of EFT Provided: EFT with Couples
Languages Spoken: English
Insurances Accepted: Out of Network
About: I direct a team of EFT clinicians who work with individuals, couples and families to repair and strengthen your most important relationships. Most relationships can improve and will feel better with a bit of support. My team amd I are happy to provide this support!
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Location of Practice: Fairfax,VA
States Licensed In: VA
melissa@callahantherapyconsult.com
https://callahantherapyconsult.com/
Level of EFT Training: Certified EFCT Therapist and Supervisor
Types of EFT Provided: EFT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals, EFFT with Families, EFT Supervision and Consultation
About: I am an advanced relational therapist, ICEEFT Certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy. Beyond my training, I believe true healing comes from an empathic connection between client and therapist. In our work together I offer compassion, authenticity and intentional therapy in a safe and nurturing space. As an AAMFT Approved Supervisor & ICEEFT Certified Therapist and Approved Supervisor-in-Training I can offer tailored supervision of EFT whether you are on your road towards certification or hoping to master your application of EFT.
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Location of Practice: Pasadena, CA
States Licensed In: VA, DC, CA
(626) 609-2580
michelle@centerforgrowthandconnection.com
https://www.centerforgrowthandconnection.com/
Level of EFT Training: Certified EFT Therapist and Supervisor
Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals
About: Michelle Cantrell, LPCC is the Founder and Clinical Director of the Center for Growth and Connection. At CGC, we are committed to helping individuals and couples thrive in their relationships. As a Certified EFT Therapist and Supervisor, Michelle works with clients to improve their connections and deepen their bonds through Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy. Michelle also oversees the CGC team, all of whom use an EFT approach when working with couples. While the Center for Growth and Connection is based in California, Michelle is licensed in California, Virginia, and Washington, DC, and can meet the needs of many of her clients through telehealth.
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Location of Practice: Fairfax, VA
States Licensed In: VA, GA
(703) 672-3819
krista@rheemclark.com
Level of EFT Training: Certified EFCT and EFIT Supervisor
Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals, EFT Supervision and Consultation
Languages Spoken: English
Insurances Accepted: Out of Network
About: I utilize EFT with couples and individuals as they work towards restoration and healing within themselves and in their relationships. I enjoy helping couples create new patterns in their relationship that strengthen their bond and love for one another.
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Location of Practice: Alexandria, VA
States Licensed in: VA
(571) 432-6334
sarah@sarahcooktherapy.com
Level of EFT Training: Certified EFCT and EFIT Supervisor
Types of EFT Provided: EFT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals, EFT Supervision and Consultation
Languages Spoken: English
Insurance Accepted: Out of Network
About: I integrate EFT couples and sex therapy to support the emotional and sexual connection in couples. I am also interested in the intersection in race and attachment and as a result work with many interracial couples. As an EFT supervisor, I am committed to helping therapists find their growing edge in learning while cultivating a safe and encouraging environment. I support each therapist in finding their own EFT style.
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Location of Practice: Arlington, VA
States Licensed In: VA, DC
luann@liveheartswell.com
Level of EFT Training: Certified EFT Therapist and Supervisor
Types of EFT Provided:EFCT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals
Languages Spoken: English
Insurances Accepted: Out-of-network
About: I work with couples and individuals. I am also a sex therapist and help couples with differences in desire, compulsive behaviors, and navigating sexual disorders.
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Location of Practice: Fairfax, VA and Virginia Beach, VA
States Licensed In: VA, MD, NC, SC, AR, and NV
(757) 262-3316
admin@communicateandconnect.com
https://www.communicateandconnect.com/
Level of EFT Training: Certified EFCT, EFIT, EFFT Therapist and Supervisor
Types of EFT Provided:EFCT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals, EFFT with Families, EFT Supervision and Consultation
Languages Spoken: English
Insurances Accepted: While we do not take insurance, we do provide documentation needed to pursue insurance reimbursement. You can use the benefits checker on our website to help you determine what you might be reimbursed.
About: Communicate & Connect Counseling is an EFT Training clinic with offices in Fairfax Virginia and Virginia Beach Virginia. We have therapists at a range of fees and levels of experience including student interns, provisionally licensed therapists, licensed therapists pursuing EFT certification, as well as Dr. Elizabeth Polinsky who is a Certified EFT Therapist and Supervisor. Our clinic offers evening and weekend appointments, and provides superbills for insurance reimbursement.
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Location of Practice: Charlottesville, VA
States Licensed In: VA and DC
(434) 218-2634
rebecca@strengthandease.com
http://www.strengthandease.com
Level of EFT Training: Certified EFCT Therapist and Supervisor Candidate
Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples, EFT Supervision and Consultation
Languages Spoken: English
Insurances Accepted: Out of network
About: I exclusively practice EFCT with couples who are looking to reconnect, rebuild trust, and regain intimacy. I also offer intensives for couples who need to gain significant traction in a short time or who need to focus intentionally on their relationship without other demands. My office is in Charlottesville, VA and I offer couple therapy for couples who reside in Virginia and in DC.
Virginia: Certified Therapists
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Location of Practice: Telehealth
States Licensed In: MD, VA
(443) 254-0686
CHC@CreatingHealthyConnections.com
http://CreatingHealthyConnections.com
Level of EFT Training: Certified EFCT, Certified EFIT, Certified EFFT
Types of EFT Provided: EFT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals, EFFT with Families
Languages Spoken: English
Insurances Accepted: Out-of-Network
About: I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist who also provides Family Therapy with 30+ years experience. I have been happily married 40 years and I am passionate about helping clients deeply connect with those that matter most.
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Location of Practice: Teletherapy for weekly sessions, in person in the DC, MD, VA area for couple therapy intensives
States Licensed In: DC, MD, VA
(202) 329-0779
Level of EFT Training: Certified EFCT Therapist
Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals
Languages Spoken: English, German, Spanish (a little rusty), French (rusty)
About: As a certified EFT therapist, I work creatively and empathically with couples and individuals struggling with relationship difficulties, painful childhood and life experiences, as well as personal and work stress. I enjoy working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, as well as diverse sexual orientations, and gender identities. I am familiar with the challenges faced by international individuals and couples adjusting to living and working in the US. In addition to seeing clients for weekly virtual sessions, I offer 2-day in person couple therapy intensives in the DC, MD, VA area.
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Location of Practice: Greensboro, NC (Telehealth only in VA and SC)
States Licensed In: NC, VA, SC
Phone: (336) 265-9524
jessie@corban-counseling.com
http://www.corban-counseling.com
Level of EFT Training: Certified EFT Therapist
Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals, EFFT with Families
I am devoted to the EFT process of change in my work with clients and wholeheartedly trust in its effectiveness. EFT, as a change process, is both transformational and predictable, giving clients and therapists specific sequential steps to guide the therapeutic change process. I am committed to this process in my work with couples, families, and individuals. Collaborating with clients to facilitate new experiences of love and connection, self trust, and safety with others, is profoundly rewarding work of which I am grateful for each day.
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L. Emily Dowling, MS, LMFT
Location of Practice: Alexandria, Virginia; Telehealth in Virginia and South Carolina
States Licensed In: VA and registered telehealth provider in SC
(703) 249-9175
https://www.fullhearts-therapy.com/
Level of EFT Training: Certified EFCT and EFIT Therapist
Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals
Languages Spoken: English
Insurances Accepted: Self-pay; Out-of-Network with Superbills offered
About: My practice is guided by attachment theory as well as research on trauma and neuroscience. Whether working with couples or individuals, I value inclusivity, transparency in the therapeutic process, and the healing power of safe relationships.
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Location of Practice: Herndon, VA
States Licensed In: VA
(571) 269-3108
http://counselingwithsarah.com
Level of EFT Training: Certified EFCT Therapist
Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals
Languages Spoken: English
Insurances Accepted: Out of network
About: Using the model of EFT, my sessions with clients are workshops; we do the work together so you can feel yourself change with me there as your guide-- whether you are with your partner or on your own. It's more than just "talk therapy"; it's about opening to new experiences which create the shifts you are seeking in your life. I look forward to meeting you.
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Location of Practice: Alexandria, VA
States Licensed In: VA and CA
(805) 969-6750
Level of EFT Training: Certified EFCT Therapist
Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals
Languages Spoken: English
Insurances Accepted: Out of network
About: I am certified in both EFCT (couples counseling) and EFIT (individual therapy). I love this model because I see how it helps people--providing a road map for couples to get unstuck and for individuals to make sense of and overcome the past struggles that are creating problems in their daily lives.
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Location of Practice: Alexandria, VA
States Licensed In: VA
(703) 495-3105
sarah@sarahleffler.com
Level of EFT Training: Certified EFCT Therapist
Types of EFT Provided: EFT with Couples
Insurances Accepted: Blue Cross Blue Shield plans
Aout: It is such a privilege to accompany couples as they strengthen their bonds. I'm currently offering both in-person and virtual appointments. I'm an in-network provider with most of the Blue Cross Blue Shield plans.
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Location of Practice: Arlington, VA
States Licensed In: VA, DC
(703) 740-9840
mattlevinelcsw@gmail.com
http://www.summitcounselingservices.com
Level of EFT Training: Certified EFCT, EFIT, & EFFT Therapist
Types of EFT Provided: EFT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals, EFFT with Families
Languages Spoken: English, Portuguese, Spanish
Insurances Accepted: Out of Network
About: Founder and lead counselor Matt Levine has a background in social work, where he gained valuable experience working one-on-one with families and children working on behavioral issues. Since going into private practice, Matt's project evolved into Summit Counseling, where he has evolved a holistic approach to helping individuals, families, and couples with their mental and emotional needs.
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Location of Practice: Herndon, VA
States Licensed In: VA
(703) 596-4205
janine@jmntherapy.com
Level of EFT Training: Certified EFT Therapist
Types of EFT Provided: EFT with Couples, EFFT with Families
About: I'm so grateful that I am able to work with couples using EFT and offer them a hopeful path to get unstuck from the patterns that have caused them so much pain in their relationships. EFT is a collaborative approach that allows me to work with people on behalf of their relationship and not just act as a referee to their upset.
Virginia: Externship, Core Skills, Advanced Training
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Location of Practice: Alexandria, VA
States Licensed In: VA, MD, DC
(703) 973-7467
heartflowcounseling@gmail.com
http://www.heartflowcounseling.com
Level of EFT Training: Externship, Core Skills and Advanced EFT Training
Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals, EFFT with Families
Languages Spoken: English
About: Relationships and helping people heal is my passion. I have 20 years of experience helping people reconnect and thrive by gaining emotional safety in their relationships with others and with themselves. I am licensed in VA, MD and DC and ready to help you with your needs.
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Location of Practice: Virtual practice, Virginia
States Licensed In: VA
(703) 495-3598
samantha@callahantherapyconsult.com
http://callahantherapyconsult.com/
Level of EFT Training: Externship, Core Skills and Advanced EFT Training
Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals
About: I specialize in relational therapy, guiding my clients to transform conflict and disconnection into meaningful connection and accessibility. Whether clients are looking to deepen their relationship with themselves or strengthen bonds with others, I help cultivate a secure foundation for safety and growth.
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Location of Practice: Arlington, VA
States Licensed In: VA, MD, DC
(757) 403-1615
meredith@balanceworkscounseling.com
http://www.balanceworkscounseling.com
Level of EFT Training: Externship, Core Skills, Advanced EFT Training
Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals
Languages Spoken: English
About: I specialize in working with clients with eating disorders, anxiety, depression and impacts of trauma and relational difficulties and use EFT to inform my work with individuals, couples, and families
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Location of Practice: Fairfax, VA
States Licensed In: VA
(571) 447-6048
amccain@healingthroughconnectionllc.com
http://healingthroughconnectionllc.com
Level of EFT Training: Externship, Core Skills and Advanced EFT Training
Types of EFT Provided: EFT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals, EFFT with Families
About: Warm, Authentic, Experienced, and Intentional. We believe that healing comes through connection with safe, secure relationships. These relationships may be with God, with self, and with the important people in our lives. Our focus areas are Relational Healing, through Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Trauma Recovery, through Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
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Location of Practice: Alexandria, VA
States Licensed In: VA
(757) 788-2800
aishwarya@relationship-center.com
https://relationshipcenterva.com/aishwarya-nambiar/
Level of EFT Training: Externship, Core Skills and Advanced EFT Training
Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals
About: I am passionate about helping couples and individuals find connection, security, and healing in their relationships and within themselves. I value collaboration in the therapeutic relationship and approach the healing journey with clients from a relational, culturally sensitive, and experiential lens. While I serve clients from all walks of life, I primarily work with couples and individuals with marginalized identities.
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Location of Practice: Charlottesville,VA
States Licensed In: VA
(434) 202-4011
evans@strengthandease.com
Level of EFT Training: Externship, Core Skills and Advanced EFT Training
Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals
About: Evans approaches her work through the lens of attachment – how we cope in moments of disconnection with those we love the most – with empathy, cultural awareness, and validation around being a human. As a mother to young children, she understands the beauty and despair of parenthood. As a therapist, she understands the impact of our childhood experiences on how we show up in our adult relationships. Evans melds her experience and training to support individual adults and couples along the path of reconnecting with themselves and with those whom they love most.
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Allison O'Grady, LCSW
Location of Practice: Charlottesville, VA
States Licensed In: VA and MD
(434) 305-6994
aogrady.lcsw@gmail.com
http://allison-ogrady.clientsecure.me/
Level of EFT Training: Externship, Core Skills and Advanced EFT Training
Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals
About: In my practice, I offer adult and couples therapy, specializing in trauma, anxiety, loss, and relationship distress. I collaborate with individuals and couples who experiences fear, sadness, anger, and disconnection who seek a pathway to healing, greater emotional connection, and sense of well being. I utilize evidence-based therapies, including attachment-based, mindfulness, trauma-informed, and emotionally-focused approaches. I incorporate somatic & sensorimotor strategies, IFS, & EMDR to help heal trauma. My style is calm, non-judgmental, and interactive. It is an honor to partner with clients in their journey.
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Location of Practice: Herndon, VA
States Licensed In: VA, MD
(703) 338-3421
Level of EFT Training: Externship, Core Skills and Advanced EFT Training
Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals, EFFT with Families
Languages Spoken: English
Insurances Accepted: Out of Network
About: In practice over 20 years providing an LGBTQIA inclusive space for individuals, families and couples to cultivate safe, healthy connections.
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Location of Practice: Richmond, VA
States Licensed In: VA and OR
(703) 679-7988
callie@abidingrootstherapy.com
Level of EFT Training: Externship, Core Skills and Advanced EFT Training
Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals
Languages Spoken: English
Insurances Accepted: None
About: With a compassionate, genuine, and non judgemental approach, my goal is to see individuals and couples working toward a happier, healthier life. Using an EFT and attachment based model, we will work together to build emotional connection and focus on increasing safety and healing as individuals and couples identify their goals and work toward harmony.
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Location of Practice: Fairfax, VA
States Licensed In: VA
(571) 290-8820
nicky@rheemclark.com
Level of EFT Training: Externship, Core Skills and Advanced EFT Training
Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals, EFFT with Families
About: For me, it's all about relationships; your relationships with the important people in your life, and your relationship with yourself and your own inner world. My work is guided by attachment theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy as I engage with couples and individuals in the therapeutic process.
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Location of Practice: Alexandria, VA
States Licensed In: VA
(703) 888-8249
Kate@westhovenpsyd.com
Languages Spoken: English
Insurances Accepted: Out of Network. FSA & HSA accepted
Level of EFT Training: Externship, Core Skills and Advanced EFT Training
Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples
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Location of Practice: Falls Church, VA
States Licensed in: VA
(571) 650-0930
https://www.calminghomecounseling.com
Level of EFT Training: Externship and Core Skills Completed
Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples
Languages Spoken: English
Insurance Accepted: Out of Network
About: I utilize an attachment framework to help my couple clients build secure, lasting connections. I specialize in working with healthcare workers. My practice is all virtual.
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Location of Practice: Richmond, VA
States Licensed In: VA
(804) 373-7890
Level of EFT Training: Externship Completed
Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals, EFFT with Families
Languages Spoken: English
Insurances Accepted: Out-of-Network; superbills may provided for reimbursement
About: I am a 40-year-old, white male counselor in private practice. I specialize in treating relationship problems, emotional/attachment disturbances, and trauma.
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Location of Practice: Virtual in Virginia and in-person in Davidson, NC
States Licensed In: VA, Associate (LMFTA) in NC
(937) 706-0366
kasey@secondhaventherapy.com
Level of EFT Training: Externship Completed
Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals
Languages Spoken: English
Insurances Accepted: n/a
About: Second Haven Therapy's purpose is to provide a place for individuals and couples to explore how they can become a safe haven within themselves and within their relationships. My speciality areas include working with women who struggle with their identity, relationships, anxiety, and depression, using EFT and humanistic approaches. I also have training through Postpartum Support international that allows me to work with mothers and parents struggling with perinatal mental health concerns and the life transitions that are associated with becoming a parent.