You are always in battle with your spouse or partner?
Communication has broken down and you don’t know how to talk to each other anymore?
Are you hurt because of things that were said in anger?
No matter what you do, nothing ever good enough or you’re not good enough?
How do I fix this relationship?
Do I even want to?
Can we ever find love again?
In most marriage or couples counseling, all things can be improved, changed and made better, with just a little support, no matter how big or small. With couples therapy, you’ll learn how to communicate your feelings and needs, and get what you want out of your relationship.
Infidelity/Cheating
Intimacy
Money or Finance problems
Meddling In-laws
Parenting conflicts
Balance (Work/Life/Family)
Blended Families
Chronic Illness
Divorce
Extended Family
Mental Illness
Pre-Marital/Readiness
Pornography
Sex
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples: Strengthening Emotional Bonds
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, is a highly effective therapeutic approach designed to help couples enhance their emotional connection and resolve conflicts. Grounded in attachment theory, EFT focuses on the importance of secure emotional bonds in fostering healthy and fulfilling relationships.
Key Benefits of EFT for Couples:
Improves Communication: EFT helps couples understand and articulate their emotions, leading to more open and effective communication. By learning to express their needs and feelings, partners can avoid misunderstandings and reduce conflict.
Resolves Conflicts: By identifying and addressing the underlying emotional issues and attachment needs that drive conflicts, EFT enables couples to break negative interaction patterns. This leads to more constructive and empathetic ways of dealing with disagreements.
Enhances Emotional Connection: EFT focuses on creating a safe and supportive environment where partners can reconnect on a deeper emotional level. This strengthened emotional bond fosters greater intimacy and trust.
Builds Secure Attachments: Through EFT, couples learn to be more accessible, responsive, and engaged with each other. These qualities are essential for building and maintaining a secure and loving relationship.
Fosters Long-term Relationship Satisfaction: Research has shown that EFT not only helps in resolving immediate issues but also contributes to lasting relationship satisfaction. Couples who undergo EFT often report sustained improvements in their relationships.
EFT Process:
Assessment and De-escalation: The therapist helps the couple identify negative interaction patterns and underlying emotional issues, creating awareness and reducing immediate tensions.
Restructuring Interactions: Couples learn to express their deeper emotions and needs in a supportive manner. This stage focuses on fostering empathy and understanding between partners.
Consolidation and Integration: The new, positive interaction patterns are reinforced, ensuring that the couple can maintain their improved relationship dynamics over time.
Is EFT Right for You?
EFT is suitable for couples experiencing a range of issues, including frequent arguments, emotional distance, infidelity, and more. It is an evidence-based approach with a high success rate, making it a reliable choice for couples seeking to improve their relationship.
If you and your partner are ready to enhance your emotional connection and build a stronger, more fulfilling relationship, contact us today to learn more about how EFT can help you.
By integrating EFT into your relationship, you can experience deeper emotional bonds, better communication, and lasting happiness together.
Is your relationship in crisis, giving you feelings of anxiety, depression and loneliness. I understand how overwhelming this is.
Problems in your marriage or couples relationship can lead to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and other family conflict. You should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.
You might be initially hesitant to seek out help and support for personal matters, but when you do, you will feel confident that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and being a better couple and better parents to your children.
Does your relationship lack happiness, joy and fulfillment?
Are you feeling disrespected, unheard and frustrated?
Have you lost sex and intimacy in your relationship?
Do you have meddling in-laws or are you fighting about the kids?
Are you fighting over money?
Did you just find out about an affair?
During relationship conflict, things can be said that hurt us deeply and cut us to the core. Resentment and growing emotional distance can leave us feeling empty, hurt and unloved. We all desire to be connected in a safe and respectful relationship. Lack of trust and commitment to the relationship perpetuates a toxic environment that can push us farther apart from each other.
You and your partner can learn to trust each other again and let go of resentment and pain of the past. In therapy, you will learn to be honest with each other and build a bridge to meet new challenges in your relationship and find the passion that you once had.
You can can feel loved and safe again. In couples counseling you will learn that you can be happy and have a satisfying meaningful relationship.
Marriage & Couples Counseling
Anxiety
Depression
Family Conflict
Adolescents
We offer a caring environment where you can explore yourself, your family, and your story. You can trust that we will treat you with respect, dignity and compassion in every interaction, while maintaining the highest standards for integrity and ethics.
I’m Joni Beth Henry, MSW, LSW, One of my greatest joys as a therapist is working with couples. I’m especially passionate about helping partners improve communication, rebuild trust, and deepen their emotional and physical intimacy. Whether you’re facing conflict, disconnection, or struggling to navigate the demands of marriage and parenting, I bring both clinical insight and lived experience to help you find your way back to each other.
I bring over 25 years of dedicated experience in social work, with a career spanning Community Mental Health, Schools, Private Practices, State agencies, and the Justice System. I’m certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), having trained at Torrance State Hospital, and I specialize in treating Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, and Borderline Personality Disorder. I take an integrative approach to therapy, using modalities such as EFT, CBT, and ACT, and I strongly believe there is no “one size fits all” in mental health care.
I find deep fulfillment in the therapeutic process and genuinely enjoy my work—especially those moments when a client has made such meaningful progress that they no longer need to meet with me. In addition to my education and professional experience, I bring a personal understanding of the challenges that come with marriage, parenting, and navigating life’s transitions.
I’m especially effective in working with clients experiencing Body Dysmorphic Disorder, particularly following weight loss, sudden or unplanned weight gain, and those living with diabetes or low self-esteem. My goal is always to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can feel understood and empowered to grow.
I look forward to working with you.
Welcome! I’m Hailey, a Licensed Social Worker with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Fordham University and nearly a decade of experience. My approach integrates Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to provide tailored support for individuals, couples, and families.
I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can freely express themselves and receive compassionate guidance. My specialties include improving relationship dynamics, managing challenging behaviors, enhancing time management, and supporting healthy boundary setting.
I strive to build a strong therapeutic relationship with each client, ensuring comfort and trust throughout our work together. Together, we’ll develop personalized goals that foster resilience, growth, and emotional well-being.
Whether you’re navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, or seeking personal growth, I’m here to help you find meaningful change in a supportive environment.
With over 20 years of experience as a social worker, Katie brings a deep commitment to fostering meaningful connections and healing in relationships. Drawing on a rich background in medical social work, Katie understands the intricate ways life’s challenges can impact partnerships. Her approach is built on compassion, respect, and a genuine belief that every individual in the relationship deserves to feel heard, valued, and understood.
Katie’s therapeutic approach is integrative and client-centered, emphasizing evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). She is deeply committed to helping clients heal from trauma, overcome addiction, and build stronger, healthier relationships. Her work with couples focuses on managing conflict, enhancing communication, and fostering connection, even in the face of adversity.
Katie partners in navigating communication barriers, rebuilding trust, and strengthening their bond. By creating a safe and welcoming space, she will empower couples to explore their dynamics with curiosity and care, helping them find sustainable paths toward growth and harmony.
Whether you’re seeking guidance during a difficult time or simply want to deepen your connection, Katie is here to walk alongside you on your journey to a stronger, more fulfilling relationship.
Hello, I’m Lisa Hall, and I’m thrilled to meet you. With almost 30 years of experience as a licensed social worker, certified school counselor, and homeschool visitor, I’ve dedicated my career to empowering young people and families.
My passion lies in helping couples navigate the complexities of modern relationships. Drawing from my diverse background in community mental health, school social work, and school counseling, I bring a unique perspective to therapy. I’m deeply committed to supporting couples in strengthening their bonds, improving communication, and fostering resilience within their relationship.
I believe that therapy is a journey towards greater emotional well-being and personal growth. My goal is to create a safe and inclusive space where couples can explore their challenges and work towards positive change together.
Join me on this journey of discovery and transformation. Let’s unlock the full potential of your relationship and build a future filled with love and understanding.
Hi I am Scott Shade, professional counselor with over 20 years of experience in drug and alcohol counseling, as well as extensive expertise in mental health counseling, I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges. My approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Enhancement Therapy, enabling me to take a client-centered approach that fosters personal growth, emotional resilience, and lasting change.
I am passionate about understanding each person’s unique life story and guiding them toward self-discovery and transformation. Whether helping clients address addiction, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, I work collaboratively to develop tailored strategies that align with their goals.
I firmly believe that every journey begins with a single step. My mission is to walk alongside my clients, providing the support and tools they need to create a fulfilling and empowered life.
With over 36 years of experience in the Clinical Mental Health/Social Work/ Medical fields, I bring a wealth of expertise and dedication to every aspect of my work. Currently pursuing licensure as an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and PSY-D, I have held diverse roles across various settings, each contributing to my comprehensive understanding of individuals/couples, day to day life, conflict resolution, and living life to the fullest. My specializations lie in trauma and dependencies, reflecting my passion for helping individuals overcome significant challenges and reclaim their lives. With a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth, I am deeply invested in providing compassionate, evidence-based care that empowers individuals to heal, thrive, and achieve their full potential. My passion lies in helping individuals release past traumas and “luggage” brought into relationships. The past is exactly that, the past. Let’s find a way to let it go, move forward, and create relationships full of love, shared respect, and peace of mind.
Welcome to Align Counseling! I’m Patricia Tolle, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). With a background in social work and psychotherapy, I’m passionate about helping couples reconnect and flourish in their relationships. Through EFT, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for couples to explore emotions, improve communication, and build stronger bonds. Whether you’re facing conflicts or seeking personal growth, I’m here to support you on your journey towards deeper connection and fulfillment. Let’s work together to create positive change in your relationship.
My approach is simple. I see myself as a guide in your journey to self-discovery. My job is not to fix you, but to help you understand the reasons for your challenges and help you find the resources deep within yourself, so you can maximize your potential. I believe in your ability to transform yourself and your life situation for lasting positive change.