Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Therapists in Lethbridge, AB

Katharine De Santos

Katharine De Santos

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

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.

Erin Ibrahim

Erin Ibrahim

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA

Virtual

Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, relationship stress, self-esteem struggles, or just feeling stuck, we can work through it together. Pulling from a variety of frameworks to instead suit your unique needs instead of making it feel one-size-fits-all, I have interest in anxiety, depression, relationships, attachment, neurodiversity, and self-esteem. I look forward to connecting!

Betrayal Trauma & Grief Counsellor

Betrayal Trauma & Grief Counsellor

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Virtual

I help individuals and couples across Alberta heal from betrayal, infidelity, grief, and relational trauma. If you’re feeling emotionally unsafe, disconnected, or stuck in painful cycles, I offer structured, compassionate, trauma informed therapy to restore trust, rebuild connection, and strengthen emotional resilience. I offer in-person sessions in Calgary and virtual session across Alberta.

Eleni Anagnosti

Eleni Anagnosti

Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, HBA, BA

Virtual

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.

Cheryl Jejina

Cheryl Jejina

Registered Psychologist

Virtual

I support adults and women navigating burnout, trauma, anxiety, and major life transitions. My approach blends evidence-based therapies like DBT and ART with somatic, mind-body work to help you move beyond insight and create real, lasting change. I work especially well with high-achievers, mothers, and those feeling overwhelmed or disconnected.

Annie Szalkai

Annie Szalkai

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

I work with adults from diverse backgrounds, supporting those navigating anxiety, stress, and self-esteem challenges. My approach is client-centred and integrative, drawing from CBT, ACT, EFIT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and more to meet each person’s unique needs.

Jordyn Pakkala

Jordyn Pakkala

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Virtual

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.

Angela McGrath

Angela McGrath

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Virtual

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…

Jennifer Wright-Maley

Jennifer Wright-Maley

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Virtual

Hi. I'm Jenn (she/her). I'm dually licensed as a Registered Provisional Psychologist and Registered Midwife. I primarily work with people who are working to become pregnant, pregnant, postpartum, or in the midst of parenting young children. I have honed skills to work with grief and trauma, and enjoy helping clients find healing from difficult experiences.

Emma Hartley

Emma Hartley

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA (she, her)

Virtual

Are you looking for a therapist that knows what it's like to feel lost or overwhelmed and how to find your footing again? Noticing yourself feeling more anxious, "just tired", and craving a space to slow down and reconnect with a sense of meaning or purpose? Trying to make sense of shifts in mood, questioning careers, exploring relationships, parenting and identity, or a major life transition?

Debra (Debbie) Airth

Debra (Debbie) Airth

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor

Virtual

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.

Emma Laughlan

Emma Laughlan

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) working with youth and young adults navigating anxiety, perfectionism, self‑worth concerns, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic practices, and CBT-informed strategies to support emotional regulation and identity development.

Shadan Mosavat

Shadan Mosavat

Clinical Counsellor, M.A, CCC.

Virtual

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.

Colombe Mazerolle

Colombe Mazerolle

Licensed Counselling Therapist - C

Virtual

Are you struggling with intense emotions that feel overwhelming, ongoing conflict or disconnection in relationships or feeling stuck in survival mode or repeating self-sabotaging patterns? I'm Colombe, therapist at Ember Counselling Therapy, and I help individuals and couples build emotional balance, heal from past pain, and create healthier relationships.

Josephine Enechukwu

Josephine Enechukwu

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Virtual

Josephine supports children, teens, adults, couples, and families through life transitions, anxiety, relationship challenges, and burnout. Grounded in attachment and trauma-informed care, she combines emotionally focused, narrative, and CBT approaches to help clients feel understood, strengthen connections, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Alexandra Vartosu

Alexandra Vartosu

Holistic Psychotherapist, Hypnotherapist & Transformational Coach

Virtual

I help sensitive, introspective adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in old patterns return to a deeper sense of calm, clarity, and self-trust. I blend psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and subconscious healing to meet what lives beneath the surface, not just the symptoms. Healing, I believe, is a return to yourself, not a reinvention.

Katherine McNichol

Katherine McNichol

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

Katherine is a Registered Psychotherapist with 8 years of experience supporting adults, couples, and teens through anxiety, trauma, depression, burnout and relationship issues. Trained in EFT, CBT, and EMDR, she takes a direct and compassionate approach to help clients move from surviving to thriving. She offers virtual psychotherapy across Canada and is current accepting clients.

Sadaf Khan

Sadaf Khan

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

At Horizon Healing Psychotherapy, we believe that every journey toward growth and healing begins with a safe space and a compassionate guide. Under the thoughtful care of Sadaf, our clinic offers a sanctuary where your story matters, your voice is heard, your experience and your path to well-being are honoured. Welcome to Horizon Healing Psychotherapy, a new horizon of hope and healing awaits you.

Sawyer Hick

Sawyer Hick

Therapist

Virtual

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.

Mely Sio

Mely Sio

Registered Provisional Psychology & Canadian Certified Counsellor

Virtual

You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck—within yourself or in your relationships. Ongoing conflict, family stress, or carrying emotional burdens alone can feel exhausting. You’re seeking relief, clarity, and balance, whether through stronger communication, deeper connection, or a better understanding of yourself and your patterns during life or relationship transitions.

How do therapists in Lethbridge, AB compare?

Number of therapists listed

32

Average years in practice

5.1 Years

Currently accepting new clients

100 %

Therapists in Lethbridge, AB who prioritize treating:

78% Anxiety
56% Relationship Issues
56% Depression
41% Trauma and PTSD
38% ADHD
34% Stress
28% Emotional Dysregulation
25% Self Esteem

How therapists see their clients

100% Online Only

Top therapy approaches used in Lethbridge, AB:

100% Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
84% Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
69% Attachment-based
66% Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
62% Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
62% Strength-Based
59% Culturally Sensitive
59% Trauma Focused

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.