Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) therapists in Athens, TN
Browse Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) therapists in Athens, Tennessee. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
EFT
Emily Hurlin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LISW, LCSW
Most couples who reach out to me have already tried talking it through, sometimes for years, and they're worn out from having the same fight in slightly different words. I work differently. Drawing on PACT, Somatic Experiencing, and EMDR, I help partners notice what's happening in their bodies and nervous systems when things go sideways, so change sticks where insight alone hasn't. I work with betrayal, gridlocked conflict, intimacy struggles, blended families, and couples preparing for marriage. If you're ready for something more than communication tips, I'd be glad to hear from you.
8 Years Experience
Online in Athens, TN (Online Only)
EFT
Elizabeth Hester - Plumeria Counseling PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
My passion is in treating couples by utilizing my advanced training in an evidenced based model called emotionally focused couples therapy. I am a certified emotionally focused couples therapist and have chosen to work primarily with couples, because I love the collaborative process of restoring hope and intimacy in significant relationships. I value working collaboratively with couples to discover their disconnecting patterns in the relationship, understand the underlining meaning to these patterns and practice communicating in new ways to strengthen and secure their bond. Feel free to schedule a Free 15-minute Consultation here: https://www.plumeriacouplescounseling.com/book-online
7 Years Experience
Online in Athens, TN
EFT
Susan Hyatt-Birnholz
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
If you are looking for someone who you can speak to who can really listen and empathize without judgement, I just may be that professional you have been looking for. I will give you tools for healthy communication so you can work through marital or personal crisis in a safe space. Imagine your life without anxiety or depression getting in your way. We will walk through your journey together and make positive and permanent life changes. I passionately believe in change. I have dedicated my life and have chosen this path to help people improve their lives and find the happiness that they deserve.
7 Years Experience
Online in Athens, TN
EFT
Jason Herr
Psychologist, Psy.D.
My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that meaningful change begins with understanding—of ourselves, our patterns, and the biological and emotional systems that shape how we experience the world. I work with individuals, couples, and families across a wide range of concerns, integrating clinical experience, psychological insight, and education about how the brain and nervous system function under stress, trauma, and emotional strain.
Throughout my career in community mental health, private practice, medical settings, and teaching, I have worked with people facing complex emotional and relational challenges. These experiences have shaped a practical, compassionate, and direct style that focuses on helping clients understand why they feel and react the way they do, while developing concrete skills for change. I believe therapy is not only about symptom relief but about increasing self-awareness, emotional regulation, and the ability to navigate life with greater clarity and intention.
My work often includes helping clients understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and physiological responses. By learning how to regulate the nervous system and tolerate uncertainty, individuals can respond more thoughtfully rather than react automatically. I aim to create a collaborative and respectful therapeutic environment where clients feel safe to explore difficult experiences, retell their stories when needed, and move toward a stronger sense of stability and self-understanding.
Therapy is a process of growth, accountability, and compassion. Whether someone is navigating anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, trauma, or life transitions, my goal is to help them build insight, resilience, and a more grounded sense of who they are and how they want to live.
16 Years Experience
Online in Athens, TN (Online Only)
EFT
Inspirational couples & relationship counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Are you at an emotional breaking point in your relationship? Do you feel constant anxiety, fear and stress from your relationship? is your partner closed off to you? Have you felt that your partner has become avoidant and you noticed a change in their behavior? Or maybe there is infidelity involved and you feel confused and fear of the unknown! These indicators are signs that you need help to stabilize your relationship. Emotional problems within a relationship will create daily havoc for the whole family.
15 Years Experience
Online in Athens, TN
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) therapists in Athens, TN Statistics
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) therapists in Athens, TN average 14 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (83%), Depression (68%), and Relationship and Marriage Counseling (61%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 83% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 68% | Depression |
| 61% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 59% | Stress |
| 59% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 54% | Self Esteem |
| 54% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Senior |
| 34% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 51% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Men |
| 25% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 24% | Christian |