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

Maryland: Certified EFT Supervisors

  • Location of Practice: Takoma Park, Maryland

    States Licensed In: Maryland and Washington DC

    (301) 367-6480

    rbernards2@gmail.com

    http://www.reenabernards.com

    Level of EFT Training: Certified EFCT Therapist and Supervisor

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

    About: I am an EFT therapist who puts an emphasis on personal story-telling, attachment and emotional connection. By getting comfortable with our own internal world, we can learn to share ourselves with others in a way that feels both satisfying and energizing.

  • Location of Practice: Timonium, MD

    States Licensed In: MD

    (410) 608-2646

    yponticas@att.net

    https://yulaponticasphd.com

    Level of EFT Training: Certified EFCT Therapist and Supervisor

    Types of EFT Provided: EFT with Couples

    About: I became a certified EFT therapist in 2008 and a certified EFT supervisor in 2010.

Maryland: Certified EFT Therapists

  • Location of Practice: North Potomac, MD

    States Licensed In: MD, VA

    (240) 751-2284

    holly.akli@gmail.com

    Level of EFT Training: Certified EFCT Therapist

    Types of EFT Provided: EFT with Couples

  • Location of Practice: Baltimore, MD; Washington, DC (virtually)

    States Licensed In: MD, DC

    (443) 272-5932

    davruch@gmail.com

    http://davidavruch.space

    Level of EFT Training: Certified EFCT Therapist

    Types of EFT Provided:EFCT with Couples

    Languages Spoken:English

    Insurances Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare

    About: I identify as queer, white, Jewish and male/cis-male. I enjoy serving couples who LGBTQ+, multiracial/global-majority-identified, nonmonogamous/polyamorous, neurodiverse, kinky and beyond. As a social worker I strive to operate from a justice-oriented, anti-oppressive framework.

  • Location of Practice: Baltimore, MD

    States Licensed In: MD

    (443) 562-8331

    bilgrave@comcast.net

    http://DyerBilgrave.com

    Level of EFT Training: Certified EFT Therapist

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

    Insurances Accepted: BCBS/CareFirst

    About: I became certified in EFT for couples in 2018. I became credentialed in EFT for individuals in 2020.

  • Location of Practice: Silver Spring, Maryland and Virtual in Maryland, Washington, D.C. & Delaware

    States Licensed In: MD, DC, DE

    (301) 960-1198

    mchoppin@lotuspointwellness.com

    http://lotuspointwellness.com

    Level of EFT Training: Certified EFT Therapist

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

    Languages Spoken: English

    Insurances Accepted: None, I'm Out of Network for providers

    About: I've been a Clinical Social Worker for 32 years, raised a family and own a group practice. I am grounded in a history of living in other cultures, being non-judgmental and accepting all people and in my desire for social justice, equity, and inclusion. I specialize in working with couples and individual adults using EFCT & EFIT, and a holistic, integrative and relational framework to support people in their journey towards healing and transformation. It is my belief that understanding how our mind, body, and emotions are connected helps people tune into themselves and others and make decisions and choices based on their authentic being. I am collaborative and work alongside my clients as they make their journey towards healing.

  • Location of Practice: Annapolis Area

    States Licensed In: MD, VA, CA, CO, AZ, NV

    (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

    About: I have been privileged to help couples become deeply connected with one another since 1995 and on my journey to becoming a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist, I have helped improve the lives of the couples I work with which as also benefited my marriage of 38 years. Whether couples struggle with infidelity, co-parenting problems, trauma or other reasons for disconnection, both within and with others, EFT makes a significant and beautiful difference in their relationship.

  • Location of Practice: Baltimore, MD

    States Licensed In: MD

    (443) 219-7216

    courtney@courtneycoxtherapy.com

    http://www.courtneycoxtherapy.com

    Level of EFT Training: Certified EFT Therapist

    Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples

    Languages Spoken: English

    About: As an EFT-trained therapist, I love working with couples to heal and transform their relationships. I've been privileged to witness this model help many couples restore a secure connection with each other and go on to enjoy more enriching, fulfilling lives together.

  • Location of Practice: Potomac, MD

    States Licensed In: Maryland

    (240) 316-4673

    caryn@carynmalkustherapy.com

    https://www.carynmalkustherapy.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 provider

    About: Share 1-2 sentences about you, your practice, your approach and/or your specialities.:

    As a certified EFT therapist, it is my honor to guide individuals and couples to greater connection, fulfillment, and intimacy in their relationships. I work with clients to help them get unstuck from the negative patterns that wreak havoc on their relationships with self and the ones they love most. I am also skilled in working with trauma, infertility, life transitions, grief, and parenting issues.

  • Location of Practice: Frederick, MD

    States Licensed In: MD

    (301) 788-1612

    lunalaurie@gmail.com

    http://cmbt.net

    Level of EFT Training: Certified EFT Therapist

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

    Languages Spoken: English

    About: I have been a certified EFT therapist since 2018. I work with couples as well as adult individuals, having over 25 years of experience providing therapy. I very much enjoy working within the EFT framework to help people develop new understandings of the ways they get stuck in old patterns and how to begin learning and implementing more rewarding ways of being in relationship with others.

  • Location of Practice: Baltimore, Maryland

    States Licensed In: MD

    (410) 967-8882

    geniemoore@me.com

    http://www.geniemoore.com

    Level of EFT Training: Certified EFCT, EFIT Therapist

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

    About: Share: I am very passionate about EFT, working with couples and individuals, and collaborating with other therapists. Though my journey to certification was a long one; I am continuing to learn and grow in the model.

  • Location of Practice: Rockville, MD

    States Licensed In: MD, PSYPACT- 38 states eligible

    (240) 476-4904

    drschneyer@gmail.com

    http://www.mendmymarriagedr.com

    Level of EFT Training: Certified EFCT, EFIT Therapist

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

    Languages Spoken: English

    Insurances Accepted: Out of Network

    About: I was originally trained as a child psychologist; transitioned to EFT couples in 2006. I follow the model with the exception that if a couple has specific child issues I may offer suggestions before stage 3. I also have an MBA in Finance so can assist couples with financial issues.

Maryland: Advanced, Core Skills and Externship Training

  • Location of Practice: Maryland (online)

    States Licensed In: MD

    (240) 784-0704

    abendtherapy@gmail.com

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/369094

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

    Types of EFT Provided: EFT with Couples

    About: I work mainly (but not exclusively) with sex addicts and their partners. I am a Certified Sex Addiction therapist, also trained in EFT, EMDR and sensorimotor psychotherapy.

  • Location of Practice: Baltimore, MD

    States Licensed In: MD

    (415) 885-9805

    josh@jprfcounseling.com

    http://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/joshua-armentrout-baltimore-md/940432

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

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

    About: I have specialized experience and interest in working with trauma, ADHD, adoption, multicultural/multiethnic/multi-faith couples, parents of children with disabilities and/or complex medical needs, and sudden unexpected infant death (SUID).

  • Location of Practice: Takoma Park, MD

    States Licensed In: MD

    (301) 922-3747

    jane@janeberman.org

    http://www.janeberman.org

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

    Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples

    Insurances Accepted: Out of network

    About: I am a Rabbi and have worked as a hospital Chaplain for years. I am especially helpful with clients coping with infidelity, grief, chronic illness and parenting. I have an interest in sex therapy.

  • Location of Practice: Silver Spring, MD

    States Licensed In: MD, VA

    (301) 338-6353

    info@eft.center

    http://www.emotionallyfocusedtherapycenter.com

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

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

    About: Formerly a pulpit rabbi, I've been helping couples for over a decade. I've pivoted fully into EFT work with couples and individuals. Couples (especially the "hard to reach" husbands!) feel comfortable opening in session as I have strong ability to connect with others.

  • Baltimore, Maryland

    States Licensed In: MD

    (443) 761-3369

    nancy@nancybasnertherapy.com

    http://nancybasnertherapy.com

    Level of EFT Training: Externship and Core Skills Completed

    Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples

  • Location of Practice: Towson, MD

    States Licensed In: MD

    (410) 991-0192

    kevinodeantherapy@gmail.com

    http://kevinodeantherapy.com

    Level of EFT Training: Externship and Core Skills Completed

    Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples

    About: I am an individual and couples therapist in Towson , MD. My greatest pleasure is to witness the change in relationships as couples go through the process of Emotionally Focused Therapy.

  • Location of Practice: Pikesville, MD

    States Licensed In: MD, PSYPACT- 33 states eligible

    (410) 205-4959

    drhudischorr@gmail.com

    http://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/hudi-schorr-lutherville-timonium-md/817803

    Level of EFT Training: Externship and Core Skills Completed

    Types of EFT Provided: EFT with Couples

  • Location of Practice: Silver Spring, MD

    States Licensed In: MD, NY

    (202) 658-5945

    janemconnor@gmail.com

    http://www.janemconnor.com

    Level of EFT Training: Externship Completed

    Types of EFT Provided: EFFT with Families

    About: I specialize in bringing healing to families, especially when there are conflicts, challenges, or estrangements between parent(s) and an adult or teen-aged child. I combine substial training in EFFT with an intensive background in conflict resolution, nonviolent communication, and restorative justice practices.

  • Location of Practice: Severna Park, MD

    States Licensed In: MD

    (443) 569-5121

    freymann.counseling@gmail.com

    https://stlucia.clientsecure.me

    Level of EFT Training: Externship Completed

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

    About: Melissa works with adolescents through elderly, couples, and families. She has experience providing individual and group therapy, and consults for marriage retreats that integrate Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Melissa feels called to help people flourish in their relationships and life.

  • Location of Practice: Easton, MD

    States Licensed In: MD

    (240) 408-5112

    shannon@nauticalbreezetherapy.com

    https://www.nauticalbreezetherapy.com/

    Level of EFT Training: Externship Completed

    Types of EFT Provided: EFT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals, EFFT with Families

    Insurances Accepted: CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, United Healthcare, Optum, Medicare

    About: Hello! My name is Shannon Holmes and I am a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Maryland. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families to include children and adults. I utilize EFT with adults and Play Therapy with children.

  • Location of Practice: Baltimore, Maryland

    States Licensed In: MD

    (301) 615-0764

    courtney@bepsychotherapy.com

    http://www.bepsychotherapy.com/affiliates

    Level of EFT Training: Externship Completed

    Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples

    Languages Spoken: English

    Insurances Accepted: Out of Network Provider

    About: Many of us are caught in a contemporary struggle of trying to serve as a secure and present partner while attempting to learn what this looks like as we were never taught the skills necessary to show up for others in that way. I am honored to help couples identify the struggles that are keeping them stuck in unhelpful patterns, and support them as they move towards a more full and authentic partnership.

  • Location of Practice: Timonium, Maryland

    States Licensed In: MD

    (443) 465-1777

    mcdonaldbeth23@gmail.com

    http://www.behavioralhealthpathway.us

    Level of EFT Training: Externship Completed

    Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples

    Insurances Accepted: Aetna, BHS, Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, John Hopkins EHP, Humana Tricare East/ USFHP, Maryland Medicaid (All MCOs), Private Pay

    About: Everyone, including you and your partner, deserves a space where they feel seen, heard, and understood. With a collaborative approach, I seek to create that safe environment where couples can explore and transform their stories, disrupting a negative relational cycle and finding emotional healing and integration.