Emotionally Focused Therapy Denver: How Connection Heals Relationships
The people in our lives can bring us the biggest joy, but they can also be the source of our biggest stresses and traumas. Relationships can be inherently difficult, but learning to navigate our connections with others can bring us greater stability, positivity, and wellbeing.
Through Emotionally Focused Therapy in Denver (EFT), your relationships don’t have to feel impossible to deal with. You can finally work through issues together, break down negative patterns, and even build a stronger relationship with the most important person in your life: yourself.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Denver, I’m here to guide you through your most troubled relationships and work with you to find the path forward. If you're ready to take the next step, reach out today—I’d love to connect and support you on your journey!
But first, Let’s dive into what emotionally focused therapy in Denver means, what you can expect, and how to get started.
What is Emotionally Focused Therapy in Denver (EFT)?
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on emotional connection and attachment in relationships. The key principles of EFT include:
Attachment Theory: Working to build stronger emotional bonds with others
Focus on Emotions: Working identify, experience, and express emotions in a way that promotes healthier relationships
Pattern Identification: Identifying negative patterns that cause ongoing conflict in relationships
Creating Secure Bonds: Building trust with others through positive emotional experiences and interactions
By focusing on these principles, individuals can learn to reduce negative patterns that cause conflict in their relationships while also working to create more positive habits within relationships and interactions.
For emotionally focused therapy in Denver, is a great way to address communication problems and ongoing issues that might stem from breaks in your bonds.
The Science Behind EFT
EFT is successful with many clients because of its foundation in Attachment Theory, which emphasizes the human need for secure emotional bonds.
The main tenet of Attachment Theory is that adults seek emotional connection for safety, comfort, and regulations, just like children. When people feel emotionally disconnected from others or insecure in their attachment, it brings out conflict, withdrawal, and avoidance.
With an understanding of Attachment Theory, emotionally focused therapy in Denver allows patients to work toward stronger bonds between themselves as well as greater individual emotional regulation.
Who Can Benefit from EFT
Anyone dealing with difficult relationships can benefit from EFT. For couples, it’s a great method to use during couples therapy. Families dealing with conflict and trauma can also use EFT to work toward healthier relationships.
But emotionally focused therapy in Denver isn’t just for couples or group therapy sessions–individuals can find great success with EFT by learning how to regulate their emotions in regard to relationship difficulties and break down negative patterns they’ve developed in relationships.
What to Expect in an EFT Session
Heading into an EFT session can feel uncomfortable and nerve-wracking, but that’s normal. As your therapist, I’ll be with you every step of the way to make sure everyone feels comfortable, safe, and secure.
To start, we’ll identify your goals and create the safe space you need to share. From there, we’ll start uncovering the patterns and emotions that are causing distress. We’ll explore both past and present experiences to determine how those have influenced your behavior and relationships.
From there, we’ll work to break negative patterns, deepen emotional awareness, and heal then build deeper emotional bonds.
Therapy is hard work, so we’ll celebrate every success together and reflect back on progress to motivate you to continue to create positive new patterns and a healthier future.
Why emotionally focused therapy in denver is Effective
EFT shows excellent success results, with 70-75% of couples able to move forward from distress to recovery and about 90% of couples showing significant improvement.
Because EFT is based on the research-backed science of emotions and human connection, it results in healing relationships and building self-understanding. Neuroscience shows that positive emotional connections rewire the brain, reduce stress, and improve emotional safety.
Why Seeking emotionally focused therapy in Denver is a Step Toward Lasting Emotional Connection and Healing
You don’t have to continue going through ongoing conflict and daily stress caused by challenging relationships. There always is a path forward, and seeking EFT in Denver can be the start of your healing journey.
As your therapist, I’ll work with you independently or with your loved ones to create a lasting emotional connection that brings you greater joy.
Contact me today to get started–I can’t wait to work with you.
about the author
Gigi Woodall, LMFT
Eating Disorder & Trauma Therapist in Denver
Hi, I’m Gigi—a Denver-based trauma therapist passionate about helping people heal and reconnect with themselves. My work focuses on exploring how early experiences, relationships, and protective parts of the self shape our inner narratives. Through a compassionate and individualized approach, I help clients challenge limiting beliefs and step into a more authentic, intuitive way of living.
My background includes working with organizations like the National Eating Disorders Association, Project HEAL, and the One Love Foundation. I’ve also worked in eating disorder treatment centers and am actively involved with the Eating Disorder Foundation and IAEDP’s Denver chapter. Currently, I’m on the path to becoming a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS).
With specialized training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and eating disorder treatment, I provide a safe, supportive space for those navigating recovery, trauma, and self-discovery.
Looking for support on your healing journey? Book a free consultation to see if we’re a good fit.