Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in Toronto
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At Toronto Therapy Practice (TTP), we offer Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help individuals and couples build stronger emotional bonds, navigate conflict with greater empathy, and deepen their sense of connection. Whether you're seeking to repair relationship struggles, overcome emotional roadblocks, or manage stress through the family-building journey, EFT provides a powerful framework for growth and healing. The path to building a family can be joyful but also full of stress and emotional strain. Many couples face challenges along the way—whether it’s the stress of trying to conceive, the grief of pregnancy loss, or the pressures of new parenthood.
What is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)?
EFT is a short-term, evidence-based approach to therapy that helps people understand and modify their emotional responses. Developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, EFT is rooted in attachment theory, focusing on how emotional needs and patterns impact relationships. The goal is to improve how people connect by fostering emotional safety, trust, and responsiveness in relationships.
EFT is particularly effective for couples experiencing disconnection or conflict, but it also helps individuals process difficult emotions and improve their relationships with others.
EFT focuses on strengthening emotional bonds between partners
Helps identify and change negative interaction patterns
Promotes secure attachment and deep emotional connection
Enhances communication and mutual understanding
How Can Emotionally Focused Therapy Help?
Recognizing and breaking negative cycles of conflict.
Strengthening emotional bonds between partners.
Fostering empathy, trust, and deeper intimacy.
Healing emotional wounds that impact current relationships.
Improving communication and emotional regulation.
Reconnecting after periods of distance or tension.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples: Building Connection and Trust
Every relationship experiences its ups and downs, but EFT is designed to help couples identify the emotional triggers and patterns that keep them stuck in conflict or disconnection. Whether you're facing frequent arguments, feeling emotionally distant, or struggling with trust issues, EFT can help couples reconnect and repair their bond.
EFT is especially effective for:
Couples struggling with communication breakdowns.
Rebuilding trust after betrayals or emotional distance.
Navigating stressful life transitions, such as moving in together, marriage, starting a family or career changes.
Rekindling intimacy and emotional closeness that may have diminished over time.
EFT supports couples at every stage of their relationship—from those in the early stages to those navigating long-term commitments.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Infertility
The journey through infertility can strain even the strongest relationships. EFT helps by:
Providing a safe space to express fears and disappointments
Fostering mutual support and understanding
Reducing feelings of isolation and blame
Strengthening your bond as you face challenges together
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Pregnancy Loss
The grief of pregnancy loss can be overwhelming. EFT supports couples by:
Facilitating the sharing of grief and pain
Helping partners comfort and support each other
Addressing differences in grieving styles
Building resilience and hope for the future
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for New Parents
Becoming parents can put unexpected strain on your relationship. EFT helps by:
Improving communication about parenting roles and expectations
Addressing feelings of overwhelm or inadequacy
Rekindling intimacy amidst the demands of childcare
Fostering a united front in facing parenting challenges
Emotionally Focused Therapy at TTP
In EFT sessions, you and your partner will:
Identify negative interaction patterns
Explore the emotions underlying these patterns
Learn to express needs and emotions in a way that fosters connection
Practice new, positive ways of interacting
Build a stronger, more secure emotional bond
Whether you’re a couple seeking to rebuild trust, rediscover emotional intimacy, or simply improve communication, Emotionally Focused Therapy can help you move from disconnection to deeper understanding and connection. At Toronto Therapy Practice, our therapists create a safe, compassionate space where individuals and couples can explore emotions, repair bonds, and feel empowered in their relationships.
Meet the Team
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Mila Arsenijevic MSW RSW
Founder, Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist
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Rebecca Songhurst MSW RSW
Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist
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Ruth Diemer MSW RSW
Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist
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Emilie Baillarino MSW RSW
Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist
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Alana Jackson MSW RSW
Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist
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Caroline Nikiel MSW RSW
Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist