Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Therapists in Laval, QC

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.

Emma Hartley
Emma Hartley

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, 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?

Mackenzie Fournier
Mackenzie Fournier

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

Hi, I’m Mackenzie! I’m a Psychotherapist who loves keeping therapy real, down-to-earth, and practical. I help people untangle patterns around anxiety, food, and self-trust using tools grounded in science. In sessions, I bring my authentic self—you can expect a mix of support, guidance, and maybe a little humour when it feels right—so we can tackle challenges together without the extra pressure.

Maya Awad
Maya Awad

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, ADHD-SP, EMDR, HBSc (she, her)

Virtual

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?

Yuhao Miao
Yuhao Miao

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

“I understand why I do this. So why am I still stuck?” If insight hasn’t quieted the overthinking, self-doubt, or relationship struggles, we can work through what keeps pulling you back. I support adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, attachment, identity, relationship, and sexual wellbeing, with LGBTQ+ affirming, culturally responsive therapy in English and Mandarin.

Emily Griffin
Emily Griffin

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

I work with teens, students, and adults navigating anxiety, perfectionism, stress, motherhood, body image, and eating disorders. My approach is compassionate, direct, and focused on real change—not just talking in circles. Using CBT and solution-focused therapy, I help clients understand what’s keeping them stuck, develop practical tools, and create meaningful change in their everyday lives.

Jessica Campoli
Jessica Campoli

Clinical and Health Psychologist

Virtual

Dr. Campoli provides virtual services for clients who are located in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.

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.

Tina Pirvali
Tina Pirvali

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Accepting new clients. I provide virtual therapy across Canada for adults and couples navigating trauma, relationship challenges, communication difficulties, infidelity, codependency, attachment patterns, and life transitions. Using a warm, trauma-informed approach, I help clients strengthen their relationships, reconnect with themselves, and create lasting, meaningful change.

Hope Raine
Hope Raine

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BA

Virtual

I work with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, ADHD, stress and burnout, self-esteem concerns, relationship challenges, identity shifts, and major life transitions. I also have a particular interest in supporting women and parents through fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and the transition into parenthood.

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!

Paris Moaf
Paris Moaf

Registered Psychotherapist, M Psy, MSc, RP

Virtual

As the founder and clinical director of Paris Mind Clinic, Paris Parastoo Moaf specializes in helping clients manage and overcome depression, anxiety, PTSD, emotional disorders, grief, and relationship issues. Using CBT, DBT, MBCT, ACT, EFT, and Adlerian Therapy, Paris Parastoo Moaf tailors sessions to your unique needs.

Sarah Perone

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

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.

Laval Therapists at a Glance

Number of therapists listed

13

Average years in practice

2.9 Years

Currently accepting new clients

100 %

Therapists in Laval who prioritize treating:

77% Anxiety
46% Relationship Issues
46% Depression
38% ADHD
31% Stress
23% Trauma and PTSD
23% Divorce
23% Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

How therapists see their clients

100% Online Only

Top therapy approaches used in Laval:

100% Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
85% Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
85% Trauma Focused
77% Strength-Based
69% Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
69% Attachment-based
69% Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
62% Narrative

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.