Professionals Who Specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Rebecca Kivelevitz, M.S. Ed

Therapists, School Psychologist

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $80 - $150
  • 2 reviews

Rebecca Kivelevitz utilizes CBT, psychodynamic, and inner child work to support children, adults, and couples through life challenges.


"My approach is eclectic, meaning I thoughtfully tailor each session to the unique needs, personality, and background of the individual sitting across from me. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all method — people are complex, and so the …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🙌 Affirming

Yitzchok Wagshul, Ph.D.

Therapists, Doctor of Psychology, Ph.D

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $200
  • Insurance
  • 6 reviews

Yitzchok Wagshul, Ph.D. acknowledges the myth of a "one size fits all" approach & brings a diverse array of therapeutic techniques to help each client heal.


"One thing I’ve learned over the years is that there’s no “one size fits all” in psychotherapy, because every person has their own personality and life experience. I respect that, so I’ve put in a lot of time …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🧘 Calm

Perel Goldstein, LMHC

Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • In-office Cedarhurst
  • $175 - $225

Perel Goldstein, LMHC, works with individuals and families using an attachment-based, relational approach to support healing, growth, and self-awareness.


"I bring an empathic and gentle presence to my work with individuals and families navigating a wide range of life transitions and adversities. At the heart of my approach is a deep respect for the therapeutic relationship—I believe …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🧘 Calm

Managing Estrangement

Support Groups, A group for adults navigating distance from a parent

  • Remote only
  • $65

Managing Estrangement is a process group that supports adults dealing with parent-child distance, guilt, and family conflict by using guided & relational therapy.


"This group is designed for people who are weighing distance from a parent and finding that there is no clean or simple answer. The guilt is already there whether you choose to stay close or create space, and …

Esther (Ellen) Gendelman

Therapists, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC

  • Remote only
  • $150

I employ a positive, nurturing approach focused on identifying and building strengths that work more successfully than focusing only on the areas of weakness.


"I believe that close connections are the essence of a fulfilling life. Without meaningful relationships, life can feel dark and lonely. In my practice, I've found that a positive, nurturing approach centered on identifying and building strengths, drawing …

Lori Esses, LMSW

Therapists, Licensed Master Social Worker

  • In-office Beit Shemesh
  • $200
  • 3 reviews

Lori Esses, LMSW, is a Terry Real Relational Life Therapist who helps identify patterns and guide clients to make concrete changes that shift the way they interact with one another.


"I am a trained individual, couples, and family therapist, and my work focuses on helping couples improve intimacy, navigate conflict, strengthen communication, and take personal responsibility within their relationships. I help clients identify the recurring patterns that create …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 🧘 Calm

Micki Lavin-Pell

Therapists, Marriage & Sex Therapist

  • In-office Jerusalem
  • ₪400 - ₪600
  • 1 review

Micki Lavin-Pell is a Marriage & Sex Therapist who specializes in relationships, intimacy, and trauma using EFT and somatic approaches.


"My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and deeply relationship-focused. I believe that many of our struggles, whether in our relationships or within ourselves, are rooted in unmet attachment needs, unresolved trauma, and patterns that once helped us …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 💪 Challenging
  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🔥 Energetic

Rivky Blatt, LMSW

Therapists, Licensed Master Social Work: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • Insurance

Rivky Blatt, LMSW, provides culturally sensitive care for mental health challenges using CBT, DBT, IFS, and SE to foster healing, growth, and self-awareness.


"As a social worker, my approach to therapy is rooted in flexibility, empathy, and collaboration. I believe in meeting my clients where they are, both emotionally and mentally, and tailoring my methods to fit their unique needs. Every …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🥇 Empowering

Aryeh Kugel, MHC-LP

Therapists, Mental Health Counselor Limited Permit: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $100 - $200
  • Insurance

Aryeh Kugel, LMHC, helps teens, young adults, & families navigate family dynamics, ADHD, anxiety, life changes, & more, through compassionate & holistic care.


"I approach therapy with an easy-going, nonjudgmental presence. I know that coming to therapy takes real courage, and it can feel uncomfortable at first, so I strive to make the process as pleasant and approachable as possible. My …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented

Malka Katzenstein

Relationship and Couples Coach

  • In-office Montebello
  • $150 - $250

Malka Katzenstein is a Frum Coach, Wellness Coach in New York


"My approach is relational, emotionally focused, and grounded in the belief that our sense of self is shaped within relationships—past and present. I help clients move away from reactive patterns and toward greater emotional awareness, self-trust, and intentional …

  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💙 Warm
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • 🎨 Creative

Sarah Yoffe, Certified Life Coach

Addiction recovery, Trauma,, Mind Body and Soul

  • In-office Lakewood
  • $150 - $200

Sarah Yoffe is a life coach who firmly believes in imparting coaching & teaching tools today, in order to pave the way for a more serene & composed tomorrow.


"My coaching philosophy centers around a process of acknowledging and embracing emotions. I encourage individuals to first immerse themselves in their feelings, providing the necessary space for their bodies to absorb and process these emotions. For those who …

  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🙏 Spiritual

Leah Rosen

EFT Practitioner, Grief Coach

  • In-office Brooklyn
  • $150 - $200
  • 1 review

Leah Rosen is an EFT Practitioner & Grief Coach who helps clients with anxiety, grief, body image, panic, & life transitions using Emotion Code & inner child work.


"I chose to be in the helping profession because I understand what it feels like to carry pain quietly and long for someone to really see you. My own experiences with loss and life’s challenges led me to …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 🥇 Empowering

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Understanding Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a type of therapy that focuses on helping couples and individuals understand and improve their emotional connections. EFT helps you and your partner better understand your feelings and needs, so you can build a stronger and more supportive relationship. Application and Scope of EFT: EFT is used to improve relationships and address issues like communication problems, conflicts, and distance between partners. It's really good for couples who want to feel closer and more connected to each other. EFT has been proven to be effective in helping couples improve their relationships and build more secure bonds. What to Expect in EFT Sessions: In EFT sessions, you and your partner work with a therapist to talk about your feelings, needs, and how you communicate. The therapist helps you both understand each other better and find new ways to express your emotions. EFT sessions provide a safe space for you to work through conflicts and learn how to support each other emotionally.

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