by Stephanie Saari | Aug 1, 2026 | Blog, Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples |
Close relationships thrive on connection, but healthy connection does not require either partner to lose their sense of self. Codependency and interdependency can look similar on the surface, since both involve caring deeply about a partner’s well-being. Beneath...
by Stephanie Saari | Jul 20, 2026 | Blog, Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples |
Many people notice a pattern in their relationships where closeness starts to feel uncomfortable rather than reassuring. This response often reflects what is known as an avoidant attachment style, a protective pattern that tends to develop in response to early...
by Stephanie Saari | Feb 14, 2026 | Blog, Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples |
Many couples arrive at therapy feeling stuck in the same painful patterns. Perhaps you’ve noticed yourselves having the same argument repeatedly, or maybe you feel emotionally distant from your partner. If you’re starting or considering Emotionally Focused...
by Stephanie Saari | Sep 15, 2025 | Blog, Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples |
Have you ever wondered why you react in certain ways in relationships? Do you question why some people seem comfortable with intimacy while others pull away? Are you ever confused as to why conflicts with your partner can feel so overwhelming? The answers often lie in...
by Stephanie Saari | Apr 7, 2025 | Blog, Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples |
Maybe you and your partner have been attending counseling sessions for Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for some time now. You feel like you’ve both gained some valuable insights from these sessions. Most importantly, you’ve been practicing the skills you’ve learned...
by Stephanie Saari | Dec 16, 2024 | Blog, Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples |
Separation anxiety can take a serious toll on relationships. An individual can experience an intense level of distress at the thought of being separated from their parent, a romantic partner, or another person they have become attached to. This issue often begins in...
