Discover how starting emotionally focused therapy (EFT) therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.
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As a clinical social worker, it's important to me to meet my clients where they're at and offer a warm, empathetic approach to the...
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As a clinical social worker, it's important to me to meet my clients where they're at and offer a warm, empathetic approach to therapy.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 8 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion and authenticity. I’ve supported teens, college students, and adults through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and major life transitions. I believe therapy doesn’t have to feel formal or intimidating, and sometimes humor and real conversation can make the healing process feel more human and relatable.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of North Carolina. My approach is collaborative and practical, integrating evidence-based practices like cognitive behavioral therapy to fit each client’s unique needs and personality.
I view therapy as a partnership where we work together to create meaningful change at your pace and in your style. Taking the first step can feel nerve-wracking, but I aim to create a comfortable, judgment-free space where growth and progress naturally unfold.
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You are the expert of your life, and I will work with you to determine the best path toward achieving your treatment goals that is...
You are the expert of your life, and I will work with you to determine the best path toward achieving your treatment goals that is consistent with your experiences, values, and preferences.
I am a dual- and board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 16 years of experience. I specialize in supporting individuals facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief, chronic illness, and substance misuse. I understand that finding the right treatment can be overwhelming, so I dedicate time and care to helping each person explore options that best align with their goals and values, ensuring they achieve the most effective outcomes possible.
I received my Master’s and PhD in Nursing from the University of Kentucky and a post-master’s certificate from Frontier Nursing University. My approach combines medication management, alternative therapies, and referrals to supportive mental health care, always tailored to meet individual needs.
My mission is to empower clients with knowledge, tools, and confidence to navigate their mental health. I value open communication, trust, and collaboration, ensuring each person feels supported. I invite you to begin your journey with me so we can work together toward lasting wellness, improved daily functioning, and a higher quality of life.
As a therapist, I understand the importance of genuinely listening to the needs of others, and I have the knowledge to support you...
As a therapist, I understand the importance of genuinely listening to the needs of others, and I have the knowledge to support your personal growth.
My name is Sarah Pearce, and I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2018, receiving my Masters in Social Work from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. In 2008, prior to therapy, I worked in education as a teacher, social worker, and mental health support provider. In early 2023, I began my journey at Thriveworks. I am welcoming, warm, and able to assist people of all ages through difficult life transitions, relationships, and mental health experiences- such as anxiety, depression, and support with coping skills.
I enjoy working with children, teens, young & older adults, and families, and I am able to empathetically connect across age groups. With my background in children and families, I am able to relate to and support my clients with a variety of needs. I enjoy a solution-focused approach, using CBT skills, & enjoy mindfulness-based practices as well.
I am a nonjudgmental, understanding, empathetic person with the tools and resources to help you. If you are ready to connect, grow, and feel supported, schedule an appointment today.
I believe in a collaborative, whole-person approach, blending evidence-based medication with therapy and lifestyle guidance to hel...
I believe in a collaborative, whole-person approach, blending evidence-based medication with therapy and lifestyle guidance to help you feel your best.
Stephanie Quist is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 4 years of experience treating individuals of all ages. She specializes in supporting patients with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, PTSD, bipolar disorder, psychosis, autism spectrum disorder, and other mental health concerns.
Stephanie earned a Master’s in Biomedical Sciences and a Master’s in Nursing from Ohio State University. With a strong foundation in holistic, evidence-based care, she is dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality treatment tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
Stephanie is passionate about providing inclusive care to diverse communities, including LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, neurodiverse individuals, and survivors of trauma. She invites new clients to begin their journey toward healing and mental well-being under her care.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is a counseling approach that is rooted in the belief that emotions play a pivotal role in shaping one’s identity and guiding daily choices. EFT posits that lacking emotional awareness can lead to adverse consequences, that avoiding or suppressing emotions can result in negative life outcomes, and that avoiding emotional responses may impair one’s ability to process emotions in the future. In emotionally focused therapy, trained Thriveworks Wilmington therapists can implement emotionally focused therapy techniques to improve emotional awareness while equipping you with coping strategies to effectively confront and manage your emotions.
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) draws from attachment theory and emphasizes the role of emotions in relationships. EFT identifies negative interaction patterns, promoting open communication, empathy, and emotional safety. Thriveworks emotionally focused counseling in Wilmington, NC is comprised of three stages: de-escalation, restructuring, and consolidation. Emotionally focused therapy techniques effectively address issues in couples like communication problems, infidelity, and emotional disconnection, and have been adapted for individual and family therapy.
Emotionally focused therapy is mainly used to treat couples by addressing conflict, improving communication, and working to solve other concerns. However, emotionally focused therapy techniques can also be effective in treating families and depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns in individuals
Emotionally focused therapy can be remarkably successful. A research article by Stephanie Weibe and Susan Johnson titled A Review of the Research in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (2016) shows that EFT has a 70%-73% success rate, and 90% of couples cited overall improvement in their relationship after the use of emotionally focused therapy techniques. It is one of the most effective couples therapy techniques.
The three stages of emotionally focused therapy are de-escalation, restructuring bonds, and consolidation. These three stages work together to help individuals break out of negative patterns of emotional disconnection, develop a new sense of emotional knowledge and security, and integrate new patterns of problem-solving and trusting emotional cues.
Yes, emotionally focused therapy and emotionally focused therapy techniques can be used in individual therapy. Rather than working to improve an individual’s relationship with their significant other, emotionally focused individual therapy (EFIT) is used to help people develop a more secure sense of self, improve emotional regulation skills, and foster healthier relationships.
If you’re wondering, Is there emotionally focused therapy near me?, the answer is yes — it can be wherever you are. Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online via video conferencing. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is typically structured as a short- to medium-term therapy, with emotionally focused therapy techniques being implemented over a series of sessions lasting from a few months to several months. The specific number and length of EFT sessions are decided together by the client and therapist, considering progress and therapeutic objectives.
Have you ever been through an event that made you feel like your emotions were out of control? How about a situation that made you feel like your emotions were controlling you? This might be a moment of road rage taking over when someone cuts you off in traffic or saying something hurtful in the heat of an argument. In either case, do you wish that you had better control of your emotions?
If so, reach out to Thriveworks Wilmington, NC for emotional regulation help. We have counselors and therapists who are ready to help you.
It takes practice, but the more we learn to notice and accept our emotions, the more mindfully we can react to them. Studies have found that practicing healthy emotional regulation skills, such as accepting your feelings or changing your outlook, supports our mental well-being, and helps us perform better at work and school.
Emotions themselves are neither good nor bad, but our experiences with them can be difficult or painful. When we don’t know how to deal with distress, we might turn to unhelpful patterns- avoiding or fixating negative emotions- without realizing it.
If you’ve never been shown a healthy way to regulate emotions, it can be challenging at first to get in touch with what you are feeling. The skilled therapists available at Thriveworks in Wilmington can not only provide tools and resources for building new skills but can help you stay on track, answer any questions you may have, and monitor your progress.
We offer evening and weekend sessions, and we accept most major insurances. Call us today to set up your first appointment (910) 247-4818
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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