Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Therapists in Kingston, ON

Shadan Mosavat
Shadan Mosavat

Clinical Counsellor, M.A, RCC, CCC.

Virtual

I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) based in Vancouver, BC, with over 9 years of clinical experience supporting adults with ADHD, BPD, and emotional regulation challenges.

Joshua Dhanaraj
Joshua Dhanaraj

Student Therapist

Virtual

Warm greetings, my name is Joshua Dhanaraj (He/Him) and I am a student therapist completing my final year in a Masters of Counselling Psychology through City University in Canada (Calgary, AB). I am also currently interning at Jade Counselling Services in Calgary. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you are having any difficulty in booking or are wanting a free 15 minute consultation.

Varshini Skantharajah
Varshini Skantharajah

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

Loreana La Civita
Loreana La Civita

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

I’m a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario offering trauma-informed, attachment-based therapy for teens and adults. I support clients navigating anxiety, OCD, disordered eating, emotional dysregulation, and neurodivergence (ADHD/autism). My style is warm, collaborative, and insight-oriented, blending depth work with practical tools.

Emma Laughlan
Emma Laughlan

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

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.

Eleni Anagnosti
Eleni Anagnosti

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), ADHD-CCSP, 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.

Alysha Leal
Alysha Leal

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Life can throw us curveballs that may seem impossible to navigate or process through emotionally. I understand the courage it takes to seek support, and I am here to walk alongside you every step of the way. Regardless of where you are in your journey, I will meet you there and work collaboratively with you to get to where you want to be.

Sherriden Brown
Sherriden Brown

Registered Psychotherapist. Licence #11090

Virtual

Struggling with relationship challenges or disconnection? Sherriden Brown, RP and Certified EFT Therapist, provides virtual therapy across Ontario and in-person sessions in Port Credit, helping clients resolve conflict, rebuild trust, and strengthen relationships with a warm, inclusive, evidence-based approach.

Mehek Somani
Mehek Somani

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

Hi there! I'm Mehek. I'm glad you're here! I specialize in burnout, stress, people-pleasing, self-esteem and relationship issues, intergenerational trauma for POC and immigrant communities. Using an emotionally focused, attachment-based, IFS, DBT, trauma informed and culturally sensitive approaches, I offer online therapy across Ontario (Mon-Wed).

Dylan Walker
Dylan Walker

RP(Q)

Virtual

I strive to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you feel respected and heard. My goal is to work collaboratively with you to build resilience, deepen self-awareness, and foster meaningful growth. Whether you are navigating a difficult time in your life or seeking personal development, I am committed to walking alongside you on your journey toward healing and clarity.

Rose Pinghera
Rose Pinghera

MS, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), Member of Ontario Association of Mental Health Practitioners

Virtual

Your grit shines! You are courageously seeking support to overcome the barriers that distance you from your sun within. Are you feeling overwhelmed with: anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, stress, and/or trauma? Are these barriers blocking your: hope, joy, and/or peace? You are much more than your challenges. You have a unique reservoir of self-knowledge!

Shereen Ishag
Shereen Ishag

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Virtual and In-person Psychotherapy in Burlington for teens (12+), adults, couples, and families. I work with clients experiencing relationship difficulties, emotional disconnection, anxiety, grief, and trauma-related concerns. I draw from emotion-focused and attachment-based perspectives, including EFCT-informed work, as well as other integrative approaches.

Savannah Dasilva
Savannah Dasilva

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Expressive Arts Therapist at Savannah Dasilva Psychotherapy

Virtual

Savannah Dasilva Psychotherapy is a queer-owned practice providing virtual and in-person psychotherapy services in Toronto, ON. We work wth 2SLGBTQI+ neurodivergent children, teens and adults who are looking to find balance and sustainability in their lives living with neurodivergence, anxiety, stress, chronic illness/pain, grief and loss, relationships, and identity challenges; by using the arts.

Mackenzie Howard
Mackenzie Howard

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

I provide psychotherapy to adults across Ontario who are navigating concerns such as anxiety, stress, burnout, perfectionism, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative and individualized, with sessions focused on understanding your experiences and working toward goals that are meaningful to you.

Joanna Czub
Joanna Czub

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

I support women who have spent years caring for everyone else and now feel exhausted, guilty, disconnected from themselves or unsure who they are beyond their responsibilities. My work focuses on childhood and relational trauma, shame, people-pleasing, difficult family relationships, grief and the struggle to establish boundaries without feeling selfish.

Mara Behan
Mara Behan

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

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!

Katherine Koplov
Katherine Koplov

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

A second-generation psychotherapist with lived experience as an immigrant, corporate leader, and survivor of relational trauma, I bring a compassionate, culturally attuned, and trauma-informed lens. My integrative approach draws on Mindfulness, Somatic Therapy, EFT, IFS, Polyvagal-informed approaches, Narrative Therapy, DBT, CBT, and SFBT to foster meaningful and lasting change.

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.

Joey Mercer
Joey Mercer

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

I support adults and young adults healing from addiction, social anxiety, and depression, and guide trauma recovery through an EMDR-informed lens. As a non-Indigenous person working with Indigenous clients, I strive to honour a Two-Eyed Seeing perspective and practice with cultural humility. Recovery doesn't happen to you, it happens because of you. I'll be there beside you.

Justin Mulder
Justin Mulder

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

Hi there! I'm Justin. I'm glad you're here. I work with loneliness, anxiety, ADHD, and neurodiversity, tailoring therapy to your needs. We'll navigate these issues together. My passion lies in fostering growth through enhanced communication, whether it’s with others, the place you live, or your own inner voice.

Kingston Therapists at a Glance

Number of therapists listed

87

Average years in practice

4.9 Years

Currently accepting new clients

100 %

Therapists in Kingston who prioritize treating:

77% Anxiety
64% Relationship Issues
41% Trauma and PTSD
40% Depression
38% Self Esteem
33% Emotional Dysregulation
32% ADHD
26% Stress

How therapists see their clients

1% In Person & Online
99% Online Only

Top therapy approaches used in Kingston:

100% Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
76% Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
70% Trauma Focused
66% Attachment-based
62% Person-Centered
59% Strength-Based
56% Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
56% Internal Family Systems (IFS)

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.