Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) Therapists
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) is an approach that helps people explore how emotional patterns shape their experiences and relationships. Connect with therapists trained in EFIT on First Session.
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Victoria Gabriele
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in AB and ON.
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Victoria Gabriele
Registered Social Worker
Offers Free Consultation
ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anger Management, Attachment wounds, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Coping Skills, Dating challenges, Emotional regulation, Health anxiety, Life transitions, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Negative thinking and ruminating, OCD, Panic attacks, PTSD, Trauma processing, Work-Life Balance, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anger Management, Attachment wounds, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Coping Skills, Dating challenges, Emotional regulation, Health anxiety, Life transitions, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Negative thinking and ruminating, OCD, Panic attacks, PTSD, Trauma processing, Work-Life Balance, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Alberta, Ontario
Alberta
Ontario
Anh Duffy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, SK, MB, NL, NU, YT, and NT.
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Anh Duffy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), BIPOC, Anxiety, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment trauma, Body Dysmorphia, Children/Teens, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Family Conflict, General Mental Health, Grief and Loss, Intergenerational trauma, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative thinking and ruminating, Perfectionism, Problematic video gaming, Racism, Relationships, Social anxiety, Stress, Suicidal ideation, Trauma, Women's Health
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), BIPOC, Anxiety, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment trauma, Body Dysmorphia, Children/Teens, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Family Conflict, General Mental Health, Grief and Loss, Intergenerational trauma, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative thinking and ruminating, Perfectionism, Problematic video gaming, Racism, Relationships, Social anxiety, Stress, Suicidal ideation, Trauma, Women's Health
Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nunavut, Yukon, Northwest Territories
Ontario
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nunavut
Yukon
Northwest Territories
Sonia Stewart
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in AB, BC, MB, NL, SK, YT, NT, and NU.
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Sonia Stewart
Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
Anxiety, People pleasing, Navigating challenging relationships, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Women's Health, Suicidal ideation, Stress, ADHD, Attachment trauma, BIPOC, Dating challenges, Depression, Family Conflict, Mind-body connection, Nervous system regulation, Perfectionism, Relationship anxiety, Trauma, Work-Life Balance, Men's issues, Burnout
Anxiety, People pleasing, Navigating challenging relationships, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Women's Health, Suicidal ideation, Stress, ADHD, Attachment trauma, BIPOC, Dating challenges, Depression, Family Conflict, Mind-body connection, Nervous system regulation, Perfectionism, Relationship anxiety, Trauma, Work-Life Balance, Men's issues, Burnout
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
Newfoundland and Labrador
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Northwest Territories
Nunavut
Lauren Kolyn
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON and QC.
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Lauren Kolyn
Registered Social Worker
she/her/hers
Offers Free Consultation
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety, Attachment, Befriending the Nervous System, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Identity and Self-Exploration, Personal Growth, Relationship anxiety
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety, Attachment, Befriending the Nervous System, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Identity and Self-Exploration, Personal Growth, Relationship anxiety
Ontario, Quebec
Ontario
Quebec
Dylan Fry
Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Dylan Fry
Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional
he/him
Offers Free Consultation
Anxiety, Attachment, Attachment wounds, Attachment trauma, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Childhood trauma, Chronic Illness, Depression, Grief and Loss, Mind-body connection, Personal Growth, Relationships
Anxiety, Attachment, Attachment wounds, Attachment trauma, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Childhood trauma, Chronic Illness, Depression, Grief and Loss, Mind-body connection, Personal Growth, Relationships
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
United States of America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Central & South America
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Monica Andrus
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, MB, BC, and NB.
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Monica Andrus
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Offers Free Consultation
Identity and Self-Exploration, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, ADHD, Attachment, Emotional regulation, Meaning and purpose, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Transitioning into Adulthood, Anxiety, Depression, BIPOC, Burnout, Trauma, Childhood trauma, Chronic and acute illness, Fertility, Couples, Break-up recovery, Nervous system regulation, Intergenerational trauma, Attachment trauma, Perfectionism, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Perinatal, Building Meaningful Connections, Existential questions, Familial and social relationships
Identity and Self-Exploration, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, ADHD, Attachment, Emotional regulation, Meaning and purpose, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Transitioning into Adulthood, Anxiety, Depression, BIPOC, Burnout, Trauma, Childhood trauma, Chronic and acute illness, Fertility, Couples, Break-up recovery, Nervous system regulation, Intergenerational trauma, Attachment trauma, Perfectionism, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Perinatal, Building Meaningful Connections, Existential questions, Familial and social relationships
Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, British Columbia, New Brunswick
Ontario
Alberta
Manitoba
British Columbia
New Brunswick
Rima Sehgal
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, YT, NU, MB, and SK.
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Rima Sehgal
Registered Psychotherapist
She/her
Offers Free Consultation
Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, BIPOC, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Coming out and identity, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Parenting, Relationships, School challenges, Trauma, Workplace stress, Grief and Loss
Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, BIPOC, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Coming out and identity, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Parenting, Relationships, School challenges, Trauma, Workplace stress, Grief and Loss
Ontario, Yukon, Nunavut, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Asia
Ontario
Yukon
Nunavut
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Kaitlin Klimosko
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in BC, AB, SK, MB, and YT.
Waitlist
Kaitlin Klimosko
Registered Clinical Counsellor
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
Anger Management, ADHD, Attachment, Anxiety, Building Meaningful Connections, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Depression, Trauma, Court Mandated Counselling, Eating disorders, Stress, Burnout, Assertiveness, Dating challenges, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Men's issues, Parenting, Self-Regulation
Anger Management, ADHD, Attachment, Anxiety, Building Meaningful Connections, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Depression, Trauma, Court Mandated Counselling, Eating disorders, Stress, Burnout, Assertiveness, Dating challenges, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Men's issues, Parenting, Self-Regulation
British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Yukon
Jola Mecani
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
Waitlist
Jola Mecani
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
Emotional regulation, Intergenerational trauma, Childhood trauma, Anger, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Anxiety, Break-up recovery, Children/Teens, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Social anxiety, Cultural Challenges, Early childhood, Emotional Numbness, Familial and social relationships, Dissociation, Maternal mental health, Interpersonal dynamics, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Grief and Loss
Emotional regulation, Intergenerational trauma, Childhood trauma, Anger, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Anxiety, Break-up recovery, Children/Teens, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Social anxiety, Cultural Challenges, Early childhood, Emotional Numbness, Familial and social relationships, Dissociation, Maternal mental health, Interpersonal dynamics, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Grief and Loss
Ontario
Ontario
Grace Johner
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON and BC.
Waitlist
Grace Johner
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
ADHD, Workplace stress, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Depression, Familial and social relationships, Giftedness Issues, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Nervous system regulation, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Identity and Self-Exploration
ADHD, Workplace stress, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Depression, Familial and social relationships, Giftedness Issues, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Nervous system regulation, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Identity and Self-Exploration
Ontario, British Columbia
Ontario
British Columbia
Maria Legault
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
Waitlist
Maria Legault
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
she, her, elle, la
Offers Free Consultation
Self-esteem, Anxiety, Workplace stress, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Attunement, Befriending the Nervous System, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Career Stress, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Confidence, Cultural Challenges, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Wellness Counselling, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma processing, Women's Health, Creativity, Empowerment, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative body image
Self-esteem, Anxiety, Workplace stress, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Attunement, Befriending the Nervous System, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Career Stress, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Confidence, Cultural Challenges, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Wellness Counselling, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma processing, Women's Health, Creativity, Empowerment, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative body image
Ontario
Ontario
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What is Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT)?
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) is an adaptation of Emotionally Focused Therapy designed specifically for individuals rather than couples. It focuses on helping people understand their emotional patterns, attachment needs, and how these influence their relationships and sense of self. EFIT explores how emotions shape behaviour and helps individuals develop more secure ways of relating to themselves and others.
Who might benefit from EFIT?
EFIT may be helpful for people experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or challenges with self-worth and identity. Many people find this approach supportive when navigating patterns that seem to repeat in their relationships or when struggling to understand their emotional responses. It can support those who want to develop a stronger sense of emotional security and connection.
What does EFIT involve?
In EFIT sessions, a therapist helps you explore your emotional experiences in a safe, supportive environment. The work often involves identifying recurring emotional patterns, understanding how past experiences may influence current responses, and developing new ways to process and express emotions. Sessions typically involve conversation, reflection, and experiential exercises focused on emotional awareness.
How long does EFIT typically take?
The length of therapy varies based on individual needs and goals. Some people find meaningful progress within several months, while others may continue longer to work through deeper patterns. Your therapist can help you set goals and check in on your progress along the way. You can also explore how to tell if therapy is working as you go.
How do I know if a therapist is right for me?
Finding the right fit matters. On First Session, you can watch therapist intro videos to get a sense of their personality and approach before booking. Reading their profiles helps you understand their background and areas of focus. Many people find it helpful to have an initial conversation to see if the connection feels supportive. Learn more about the signs of a good therapist.
How do I book an EFIT session?
Browse therapists offering EFIT on First Session and use filters to narrow your search. Watch intro videos to find someone whose style feels like a good fit. Once you've found a therapist, you can book directly online. You can also review what therapy typically costs to help plan your sessions.