Emotionally Focused Therapy in Denver

A relational, attachment-centered approach for healing disconnection and deepening emotional bonds

You long for deep connection, but it feels just out of reach.

Whether you're in a relationship or navigating life on your own, you may find yourself stuck in painful emotional patterns. Maybe you keep having the same arguments with your partner, or maybe you struggle to let people in at all. You want to feel close, safe, and understood—but instead, you feel distant, overwhelmed, or shut down.

At the core of so much emotional pain is disconnection—both from others and from ourselves. Emotionally Focused Therapy offers a path toward restoring those bonds and creating more secure, loving relationships—starting with the one you have with yourself.

What is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)?

EFT is a structured, evidence-based approach rooted in attachment theory. It helps individuals and couples identify and transform the emotional cycles that keep them stuck—often cycles of conflict, withdrawal, or emotional distance.

For individuals, EFT supports you in exploring the ways past relationships may have shaped your current emotional world—helping you build a more compassionate connection with yourself and develop healthier ways of relating to others.

For couples, EFT offers a roadmap to repair disconnection and rebuild trust. Instead of staying stuck in surface-level arguments, we help you both express your deeper needs and fears, and respond to each other with more empathy, vulnerability, and care.

Is EFT right for me?

EFT may be beneficial if:

You feel alone, even in your closest relationships
You find it difficult to express your needs, set boundaries, or ask for help
You and your partner are stuck in conflict or silence, and don’t know how to reconnect
You struggle with anxious or avoidant attachment patterns
You long for more emotional closeness, security, and ease

How does EFT work?

EFT helps you slow down and tune in to the emotions underneath your reactivity or disconnection. With warmth and support, we explore the fears, longings, and protective strategies that shape how you relate—then begin to shift those patterns from the inside out.

In individual therapy, we gently uncover your emotional blueprint and work toward developing internal safety and self-compassion. In couples therapy, we help each partner feel seen and safe enough to speak from the heart—and to truly hear one another.

The result is greater emotional clarity, deeper connection, and relationships that feel more secure, responsive, and alive.

FAQ:

EFT focuses less on “fixing” surface problems and more on understanding the emotional patterns and attachment needs driving them. Rather than simply learning communication skills or conflict resolution tools, EFT helps you and/or your partner identify the deeper fears, longings, and unmet needs underneath your reactions—so real, lasting change can happen at the root.
Yes. EFT was designed for couples feeling stuck in painful cycles, whether that’s constant arguing, emotional distance, or a mix of both. The therapy process begins with slowing things down, creating safety, and helping each of you understand your own and your partner’s emotional world. From there, you’ll learn to express your needs and fears more openly and respond to each other with greater empathy and care.
Absolutely. EFT for individuals (often called EFIT) can help you understand how your past relationships and attachment experiences shape the way you see yourself and connect with others today. It’s a compassionate approach that helps you work through emotional pain, heal old wounds, and create a more secure and loving relationship with yourself—and, by extension, with the people in your life.

Get to know our emotionally-focused therapists:

Morgan Gillam MA, LPCC (she/her)

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS
SPECIALIZES IN ANXIETY, DEPRESSION + RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGES
“We each have a story that deserves to be honored. In our work together, we’ll explore the patterns that have shaped you, both the ones that support you and the ones that may be holding you back.”

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Carla Fisher, BS, RYT-200 (she/her)

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS
SPECIALIZES IN WOMEN’S ISSUES + ANXIETY
“I am passionate about supporting people as they gain confidence in their inner guidance, and discover the empowerment and calm that come with acknowledging and processing emotions and behaviors.

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Rebecca Lawrence MA, LPCC (she/her)

SPECIALIZES IN RELATIONSHIPS, TRAUMA + INNER CHILD WORK
“I’m here to help you to come into wholehearted alignment with yourself. Whatever it is that you bring to therapy, I believe that there is room for your voice and your story, so I’m here to help foster your unburdening and becoming.”

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Baylee Sheridan, BS (she/her)

SPECIALIZES IN MINDFULNESS + NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION
“I show up to sessions with curiosity, care, and deep respect for your nervous system’s wisdom. Whether you’re feeling anxious, numb, overwhelmed, or disconnected, I’ll meet you with presence and compassion.”

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Brooke Schildroth, BA (she/her)

SPECIALIZES IN ANXIETY, DEPRESSION + WOMEN’S ISSUES
“I believe you are the expert of your own story, and that your body already holds the wisdom you need to heal. My desire is to walk alongside you as you tend to the aspects of yourself that have been wounded, hidden, or lost.”

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Jenna Caldwell MA, MFTC (she/her)

SPECIALIZES IN EMDR + RELATIONSHIPS
“I help individuals and couples navigate anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. If you’re stuck in self-doubt, caught in the same painful patterns, or feeling lost in your sense of self, I’m here to support your path back to alignment and connection.”

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Allie Carmichael MA, LPCC (she/her)

SPECIALIZES IN ANXIETY, TRAUMA + NEURODIVERGENCE
“I specialize in supporting folks like you tap into their innate healing ability and find relief from anxiety, from disconnection from the body, and from the constricting beliefs handed to them by complex past experiences.”

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Sandy Brown, BS (she/her)

SPECIALIZES IN CHILDHOOD TRAUMA + RELIGIOUS TRAUMA
“Whether you’re experiencing self-doubt, anxiety, or unresolved pain, I’m here to help you break free from the patterns that hold you back.”

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Marcus Carter, BA (he/him)

SPECIALIZES IN RELATIONSHIPS, ANXIETY + DEPRESSION
“With a personable and compassionate approach blended with practical, actionable steps, I guide clients in connecting to their stories to unlock self-worth, balance, and deeper connections in their lives.”

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Madison Murdock, BS (she/her)

SPECIALIZES IN DEPRESSION, ANXIETY + COUPLES
“Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, self-doubt, past trauma, or simply feeling stuck, I believe that you have inner strength to grow and heal.”

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Marion Carilli MA, LPCC (she/her)

SPECIALIZES IN TRAUMA, ADDICTION + DEPRESSION
“I help women who feel not-enough, disconnected, and stuck— women who are hoping to reconnect with themselves and heal but don’t know where to start.”

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Megan Carlson MA, LPC (she/her)

SPECIALIZES IN EMDR + SOMATIC THERAPY
“I love working with women who are ready to really face the wounds that are keeping them stuck. I help my clients get to the root of their challenges and heal from the inside out.”

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