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

  • Location of Practice: Falls Church, VA

    States Licensed In: VA

    kathryn@rheemclark.com

    http://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!

  • 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.

  • Location of Practice: Pasadena, CA

    States Licensed In: VA, DC, CA

    (571) 969-4303

    mdc@michellecantrell.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.

  • Location of Practice: Fairfax, VA

    States Licensed In: VA, GA

    (703) 672-3819

    krista@rheemclark.com

    http://rheemclark.com

    Level of EFT Training: Certified EFT Therapist and Supervisor in Training

    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.

  • Location of Practice: Alexandria, VA

    States Licensed in: VA

    (571) 432-6334

    sarah@sarahcooktherapy.com

    www.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.

  • Location of Practice: Arlington, VA

    States Licensed In: VA, DC

    luann@liveheartswell.com

    http://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.

  • Location of Practice: Virginia Beach, Virginia

    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 EFT 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:Our practice is out-of-network. While we don't bill insurance directly, we are happy to provide you with a superbill to pursue possible insurance reimbursement.

    About: My practice, which is in the process of expanding into a group practice and will be rebranded in 2024 as Communicate & Connect Counseling, focuses on providing EFT services to military and veteran families. As a military spouse from a dual military family, I have a big passion for helping military members, veterans, and military families have the best relationships possible even with the unique challenges of military life.

  • 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 EFT Therapist and Supervisor in Training

    Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples, EFT Supervision and Consultation

    Languages Spoken:English

    Insurances Accepted: Out of network

    About: My passion is offering couple therapy to build emotional connection, restore hope, and address sexual intimacy, with niches in breaches of trust and crises in family buildilng. I also support other therapists in all stages of EFT certification and needs for supervision and case consultation.

  • Location of Practice: Arlington, VA

    States Licensed In: Virginia, Maryland, Georgia

    (706) 284-4027

    karen@liveheartswell.com

    http://liveheartswell.com

    Level of EFT Training: Certified EFT Therapist and Supervisor

    Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals, EFT Supervision and Consultation

    Languages Spoken: English and Spanish

    Insurances Accepted:N/A

    About: Clinical Director & Psychotherapist at Heartswell. Provides telehealth services to couples, families and individuals in Georgia, Virginia, and Maryland. Supporting foreign service and military families in strengthening and maintaining bonds. Fluent in Spanish, completed EFT externship in English and Spanish. Advanced training in sex therapy for couples.

Virginia: Certified Therapists

  • Location of Practice: Herndon, Virginia

    States Licensed In: VA

    (703) 625-4836

    robinscohen1@gmail.com

    Level of EFT Training: Certified EFT Therapist

    Types of EFT Provided: EFT with Couples

    About: I've been in private practice, primarily as a couples therapist, for almost thirty years. In the last 15 years, I have focused on learning how to work with emotions addressing attachment longings, injuries, and repairs. An ongoing journey.

  • 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

    emily@fullhearts-therapy.com

    https://www.fullhearts-therapy.com/

    Level of EFT Training: EFCT and EFIT certified

    Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals

    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.

  • Location of Practice: Alexandria, VA

    States Licensed In: VA and CA

    (805) 969-6750

    Ellenklavan@aol.com

    http://Ellenklavan@aol.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: 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.

  • Location of Practice: Alexandria, VA

    States Licensed In: VA

    (703) 495-3105

    sarah@sarahleffler.com

    http://www.sarahleffler.com

    Level of EFT Training: Certified EFT Therapist

    Types of EFT Provided: EFT with Couples

    Insurances Accepted: Most 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.

  • 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 EFT 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.

  • Location of Practice: Herndon, VA

    States Licensed In: VA

    (703) 596-4205

    janine@jmntherapy.com

    http://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.

  • Location of Practice: Richmond, VA

    States Licensed In: VA, CA, WV

    (760) 421-8455

    traci@coastalcenterforconnection.com

    http://www.coastalcenterforconnection.com

    Level of EFT Training: Certified EFT Therapist

    Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals

    Languages Spoken: English

    Insurances Accepted: Anthem BCBS, Aetna

    About: I am an EFT certified therapist with extensive experience working with trauma, particularly those in military populations. I integrate EFIT (Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy) and attachment based EMDR into my individual work with clients, and am passionate about helping couples repair, reshape and grow their bond using EFT.

  • Location of Practice: Falls Church VA

    States Licensed In: Virginia

    (703) 509-7412

    counselingwithphyllis@gmail.com

    http://phyllisfortunato.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: I have been in private practice over 20 years and help individuals and couples improve and increase their connection within themselves (EFIT) and with each other EFCT. I work virtually and in-person. I see clients for life and mental health reasons, and also have a speciality with clients facing infertility and family building challenges.

Virginia: Externship, Core Skills, Advanced Training

  • Location of Practice: Norfolk, VA

    States Licensed In: Virginia and New York

    (757) 788-2800

    victoria@relationship-center.com

    http://relationshipcenterva.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: With over 20 years of couples experience and EFT, I have curated an amazing team at The Relationship Center. We are a private practice of highly trained and experienced therapists leading the way in relationship therapy in Virginia and New York.

  • Location of Practice: Woodbridge, 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. Our focus areas are Relational Healing and Trauma Recovery. We work with couples, families, and individuals looking to create or restore connection, healing, and hope.

  • 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.

  • Location of Practice: Charlottesville,VA

    States Licensed In: VA

    (434) 202-4011

    evans@strengthandease.com

    https://strengthandease.com/

    Level of EFT Training: Externship, Core Skills and Advanced EFT Training

    Types of EFT Provided: EFT with Couples

    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.

  • 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.

  • Location of Practice: Arlington, VA & Virginia Beach, VA

    States Licensed In: VA, MD, Soon to be DC

    (757) 403-1615

    meredith@balanceworkscounseling.com

    http://www.balanceworkscounseling.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

    Insurances Accepted: We are a self pay practice, but we will work with clients to be sure therapy is logistically/financally doable or help them find a better fit if it is not myself/one of our clinicians.

    About: I specialize in working with clients with eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression and relational issues both in individual, couples, and family therapy

  • Location of Practice: Falls Church, VA

    States Licensed In: VA, FL

    (703) 589-0151

    bethpascoelcsw@gmail.com

    http://www.bethpascoe.com

    Level of EFT Training: Externship, Core Skills and Advanced EFT Training

    Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples

    Languages Spoken: English

    Insurances Accepted: Out of network

    About: I specialize in helping couples where there has been betrayal in the relationship. I am a certified sex addiction therapist.

  • Location of Practice: Herndon, VA

    States Licensed In: VA, MD

    (703) 338-3421

    ldgtherapy@gmail.com

    http://www.ldgtherapy.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

    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.

  • Location of Practice: Fairfax, VA

    States Licensed In: VA

    (571) 290-8820

    nicky@rheemclark.com

    http://www.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.

  • Location of Practice: Alexandria, VA

    States Licensed In: VA

    (703) 888-8249

    Kate@westhovenpsyd.com

    https://www.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

  • Location of Practice: Charlottesville, VA

    States Licensed In: VA, TN

    susan@trueselfrelationships.com

    http://trueselfrelationships.com

    Level of EFT Training: Externship and Core Skills Completed

    Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples

    About: I am accepting both individual and couples wanting to get at the core emotions to find real healing in relationship. I am explicitly secular in my work and am passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ folx.

  • Location of Practice: Alexandria, VA

    States Licensed In: VA, DC

    (703) 650-9923

    cheryl@healingjourneysva-dc.com

    http://healingjourneysva-dc.com

    Level of EFT Training: Externship and Core Skills Completed

    Types of EFT Provided: EFT with Couples

    About: I work with individuals and couples through an attachment and trauma lens while connecting to our physical cues to explore and regulate our internal emotions. I love to help couples connect through EFT. I am trained through the second level in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. I also work with couples dealing with betrayal and sex addiction as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist(CSAT).

  • Location of Practice: Fairfax, VA

    States Licensed In: VA and OR

    (703) 679-7988

    callie@rheemclark.com

    http://www.rheemclark.com

    Level of EFT Training: Externship and Core Skills Completed

    Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples

    Languages Spoken: English

    Insurances Accepted: Out of network only

    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.

  • Location of Practice: Virtual practice, Virginia

    States Licensed In: VA

    (443) 461-4857

    samantha@callahantherapyconsult.com

    http://callahantherapyconsult.com/

    Level of EFT Training: Externship Completed

    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.

  • Location of Practice: Falls Church VA

    States Licensed In: Virginia

    (703) 509-7412

    counselingwithphyllis@gmail.com

    http://phyllisfortunato.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: I have been in private practice over 20 years and help individuals and couples improve and increase their connection within themselves (EFIT) and with each other EFCT. I work virtually and in-person. I see clients for life and mental health reasons, and also have a speciality with clients facing infertility and family building challenges.

  • Location of Practice: Richmond, Virginia

    States Licensed In: Virginia

    (937) 706-0366

    kasey@secondhaventherapy.com

    http://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.