Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Therapists in Airdrie, AB
Eleni Anagnosti
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, HBA, BA
My approach is compassionate, culturally attuned, and collaborative. I draw from CBT, strengths-based, solution-focused, and trauma-informed approaches to support ADHD, anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, life transitions, and relationship patterns. Together, we focus on building practical tools, emotional balance, and a stronger sense of self-trust.
Candice Ebert
Registered Social Worker
Compassionate, client-centred counsellor supporting individuals through anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation challenges, self-worth concerns, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. I prioritize emotional safety and provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space that blends practical coping strategies with self-awareness to foster resilience, confidence, and lasting change.
Sawyer Hick
Therapist
Life often consists of many challenges, but you don't have to face them alone! I am here to walk along side you on your journey as you rediscover your inner light and gain a better sense of who you are, what matters most in your life, and how to get back on the path towards increased mental health and wellness.
Shadan Mosavat
Clinical Counsellor, M.A, CCC.
I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and ADHD to help them understand and embrace the parts of themselves that are often hidden beneath these labels. I also support parents in discovering their most authentic and confident parenting style, free from the pressure of societal myths and expectations.
Angela McGrath
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Starting therapy is a big step, and I want you to know that you're not alone on this journey. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship struggles, burnout, or navigating difficult life transitions, I'm here to support you every step of the way. I offer in-person and online sessions in Alberta and specialize in helping individuals and couples break free from the habits an…
Sarah Perone
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I help individuals and couples break painful relationship cycles so they can feel more connected, secure, and confident. I support concerns like recurrent conflict, relationship anxiety (and ROCD), limerence, and resentment. Using an attachment- and evidence-based approach, I offer warm, non-judgmental virtual therapy across Ontario. Book a free 15-minute consultation to get started.
Sarah Choudhry
Registered Psychologist
I’m Sarah, a Calgary-based Registered Psychologist specializing in trauma, grief, cultural identity, and life transitions. Drawing on training in EMDR, ACT, and autism assessments, I provide compassionate, culturally aware therapy that fosters resilience, healing, and meaningful change in a supportive, non-judgmental space.
Kate MacDonald
Registered Psychologist
Get relief from anxiety, burnout, and perfectionism—without losing your edge. Virtual therapy in Alberta, Canada
Journey Psychology
Compassionate, evidence-based care for your mental health journey
At Journey Psychology, we provide a safe and supportive space for individuals, couples, and families to explore challenges and build resilience. Our team of experienced therapists offers evidence-based approaches tailored to your unique needs, helping you move toward healing, growth, and balance.
Sarah Berneche
Student Therapist
**I am a student therapist with placements in Alberta & Ontario. I am supervised by seasoned psychotherapists. I support individuals experiencing reproductive mental health concerns, such as endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, infertility, pregnancy loss, perimenopause, and the impact of living with complex reproductive health conditions, as well as eating disorders & body image concerns.
Mara Behan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I help couples and individuals find growth, healing, and stronger connections. Using evidence-based and individualized approaches, I support those struggling with women's health concerns (e.g., pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, menopause), relationship concerns (e.g., resentment, infidelity), and life transitions (e.g., separation/divorce, parenting). I offer a free 15-minute consultation!
Katharine De Santos
Registered Psychotherapist
Healthy Minds Psychotherapy was founded in 2018 with the mission of providing psychotherapeutic care to individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering resilience in each person and our community as a whole.
The Mental Health Clinic
Counselling Therapist | Canadian Certified Counsellor | Registered Social Worker
Too many people have worked with therapists who feel distant, rushed, or disconnected. At The Mental Health Clinic, we do things differently. Our therapists are carefully chosen for both their experience and their genuine passion for helping others. With online counselling across Alberta, we’re here to make sure you feel supported, understood, and cared for every step of the way.
Maya Awad
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), ADHD-SP, HBSc (she, her)
Accepting NEW clients - Are you feeling overwhelmed or like you’re carrying a lot on your own? Feel like you're doing everything you’re “supposed to do,” but something still doesn’t feel right? Have a desire to better understand your thoughts, emotions, or patterns, work on building confidence or self-esteem, or find support for your relationship?
Jordyn Pakkala
Registered Provisional Psychologist
I believe in establishing a supportive, compassionate and safe space for clients to explore both positive and negative emotions. I believe in the foundation of human connection between a therapist and their client as well as collaboration with therapeutic healing and achievable goals to guide and encourage success.
Amelia Traer
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, PsiChi
My work is shaped by CBT, ACT, DBT, ERP, and trauma-informed, mindfulness-based approaches. I support clients with anxiety, burnout, OCD and phobias, ADHD, grief, life transitions, women's health, and chronic health concerns. Our therapy space adapts, with a focus on connection, emotional regulation, and practical strategies that fit your life.
Emma Laughlan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I work with children (10+), teens, and adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or exhausted by the pressure to get everything “right.” You may be stuck in overthinking, people‑pleasing, panic symptoms, health anxiety, or relationship patterns that leave you doubting yourself. On the outside, you might appear high‑achieving and capable. Inside, you feel tense, self‑critical, or never quite enough.
Obi Ebelechukwu Ruth
Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling-Provisional
You can call me Obi, I am a Master Practitioner In Clinical Counselling-Provisional with experience supporting individuals navigating trauma, grief, identity development, and life transitions. I believe in the strength a person possesses and I look forward to harnessing it. My work is grounded in creating a safe, steady space where clients feel seen and respected. I value ethical practice, cultur…
Denise Mansell, MACP, RSW, RCC, CCC
Registered, Clinical Counsellor, Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
Feeling stuck, numb or overwhelmed by the world right now? Are you facing issues like anxiety, depression, and relationship problems? I offer professional, in-person Clinical Counselling, Grief Therapy & Registered Social Work services. Contact me to arrange a brief, complimentary consultation. If you are ready to get started, I have both in-person and remote session openings available.
Debra (Debbie) Airth
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Come as you are. Let's begin from there. I support individuals and couples navigating grief, chronic illness, trauma, identity exploration, LGBTQ+ experiences, polyamory/ENM, and life transitions. My approach is warm, trauma-informed, and rooted in genuine human connection, helping you reconnect with your strengths and move forward with greater clarity and self-compassion.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
What is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)?
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) was developed by Dr. Sue Johnson and is grounded in attachment theory — the understanding that human beings have a fundamental need for close emotional bonds. EFT helps clients identify and change the negative emotional and interactional patterns that block secure connection, replacing them with more open, vulnerable, and responsive ways of relating. It is used for couples, individuals, and families, each with a specific EFT model.
What does EFT treat?
EFT for couples (EFT-C) is one of the best-researched couple interventions, with studies showing 70–75% of couples moving from distress to recovery. Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) addresses depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and attachment-related concerns in individual clients. EFT with families helps address conflict and disconnection between parents and children. All applications focus on deepening emotional experience and reshaping attachment patterns.
What does an EFT session feel like?
EFT sessions are emotionally focused and relational — the therapist pays close attention to emotional signals and helps you slow down and go deeper into feelings that are often glossed over. You may be guided to notice and articulate a deeper, more vulnerable layer of feeling beneath reactive emotions like anger or withdrawal. The pace is gentle but deep, and sessions often feel different from more cognitive or skill-based therapy — more about feeling than thinking.
Is EFT only for couples?
EFT is well-known primarily as a couples therapy, but the model has been extended to individuals (EFIT) and families (EFFT). EFIT is increasingly used for individuals dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, and relational wounds. EFFT addresses parent-child attachment and is used when adolescents and their parents are struggling with disconnection. An EFT-trained therapist can apply the approach in individual, couple, or family formats depending on your needs.
How long does EFT therapy take?
EFT for couples typically involves 8–20 sessions, depending on the severity of distress and the complexity of the issues. Individual EFT may be shorter or longer depending on the presenting concerns. EFT is generally considered a moderately long-term approach — it goes deeper than symptom-focused work and prioritizes lasting change in attachment patterns rather than quick skill acquisition. The depth of the work is what produces its strong and durable outcomes.