Learn EFT in Reno

Why Learn EFT?

Whether you work with couples, individuals, or families, having a clear map of change is essential. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) provides just that — an attachment-grounded, research-based approach that helps clients move from distress to connection.

Grounded in the science of attachment and emotion, EFT gives therapists a clear framework for facilitating transformational change. It is one of the most effective, empirically supported approaches for working with relationship distress, attachment injuries, and longstanding emotional patterns.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps therapists:

  • Get to the root of client distress quickly

  • Facilitate corrective emotional experiences

  • Support lasting change through new interaction patterns and bonding events

With its clearly defined stages and interventions, EFT offers therapists a practical, replicable roadmap for helping clients create new, healthier ways of relating. Whether you're working with couples (EFCT), families (EFFT), or individual clients (EFIT), EFT provides tools and structure that can profoundly deepen your clinical work.

EFT Learning Opportunities in Reno

We’re fortunate to have a growing community of therapists who are choosing to Learn EFT here in Reno.

Upcoming trainings:
You can find a listing of local and regional Emotionally Focused Therapy training events here.
These include EFT Externships, Core Skills trainings, and various specialty workshops.

Video resource:
In the video below, Cornelius Sheehan and Certified EFT Trainer and Supervisor Rachel Thomas (Therapy With Heart, Scottsdale) discuss their experience attending an EFT Externship and how it transformed their work with couples and families.

Cover photo for a video discussion about EFT Externship couples therapy training
https://youtu.be/66TDzJZsOc8

EFT Training and Supervision Options

As a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapy Supervisor (ICEEFT), I provide:

  • EFT supervision and consultation — for couples therapy (EFCT)

  • Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) consultation — drawing on advanced training and experience

How supervision can support you:

  • Integrate EFT skills into your sessions

  • Develop a personalized plan toward EFT Certification

  • Deepen your understanding of attachment-based change processes

  • Navigate complex couple and family cases using the EFT model

  • Build confidence in using core EFT interventions

Certification in EFT demonstrates advanced skill in:

  • Conceptualizing cases through an attachment lens

  • Using EFT interventions with precision

  • Moving clients through a complete, effective course of therapy

Supervision is collaborative, respectful, and tailored to your current level of EFT learning. Whether you are just beginning with EFT or preparing for certification, we will work together to strengthen your skills and help you bring the model alive in your clinical work.

You can also view a recording of a 2022 discussion I had with Gail Palmer, MSW, RMFT, co-author of Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (2019), here.

Emotionally Focused Therapy training providers in Reno, NV. Learn EFT in Reno
EFT for Individuals, training in Reno, NV

A Supportive EFT Learning Community in Reno

I am fully committed to helping grow a diverse, welcoming local EFT community in Reno.

Many therapists find that learning EFT is both inspiring and challenging — and that having support along the way makes all the difference.

In our local community, we work together to:

  • Clear obstacles to accessing supervision and training

  • Foster a safe, collaborative environment for learning

  • Support one another in building skill and confidence with this powerful model

Supervision options:

  • Group or individual formats

  • In-person or via Zoom

  • Small group format: up to 7 therapists, meeting weekly or every two weeks

If you have questions or would like to get started, please contact our office — or request to join our local EFT learners’ Facebook group to stay connected and informed about local learning opportunities.

How to Get Started with Learning EFT

If you’re ready to learn EFT in a supportive community, contact us, we would love to support you.

You can:

We look forward to supporting your growth as an EFT clinician!

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Related Services

In addition to EFT training and supervision, our practice provides:
Marriage counseling, relationship therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, premarital counseling, singles and couples workshops, family counseling, teen counseling, parenting guidance, help with divorce, relationship advice, and support with dating, love, and communication.