Family Therapy
Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
Family therapy usually involves a parent or parents investigating an emotional or behavioral challenge exhibited by a child in the home. The issue could be verbal, physical, or emotional. The impact on the family can be stress, arguing, side-taking, fear, and depression. By “family” I refer to both parents and child or children; one parent and one child; divorced co-parents and children, etc.
I help families identify the source of the issue (including family dynamics and responses) using EFFT or Emotionally Focused Family Therapy, for which I have been specifically trained and certified. Similar to Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, EFFT is a short-term (8-20 sessions), solutions-focused, empirically validated (proven) type of family therapy that allows us to look at change processes and predictors of success.
Who Does EFFT Work For?
Family members will come to an understanding of patterns developed in their family dynamic that aren’t working and how to shift them, with the goal of reaching a safer, more secure emotional bond with each family member.
This approach is especially suited to individuals and families who are high-performing and goal-driven, including those who are:
Vested in success academically, professionally, socially, and physically
Affected by work or school stress, divorce, death, or drugs.
Seeking to make the right choices for balanced, productive, loving relationships within the family and among important peer groups. Tremendous self-confidence and strength can result from the choices we make in response to life’s challenges.
I can help you turn your family’s current challenge into a catalyst for strength and bonding you wouldn’t otherwise experience.
Why Trust Me?
I’m passionate about helping people and seeing them live a fulfilled life. My commitment to my client’s cause put me in the Top 3 Marriage Counselors in San Diego, according to ThreeBest Rated. Like all my clients, you’ll receive my full attention, candid advice, and my friendship and understanding from the start to the end of our journey together.
Here’s what my clients say about me:
Alexa B
Lori change my life for the better in so many ways.
She is the most caring and understanding person making her very easy to talk to. I have moved three times since seeing her in San Diego, and have not found anyone like her.
We still have a relationship to this day and she will give me advice as an advisor from time to time. I can not say enough great things, and I do not know where my life would be without her help!
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Ashley D
I first saw Lori around 2016/2017, and I recently started seeing her again. I couldn’t be happier with my decision, both then and now.
She is so welcoming and eases my nervousness when I see her. After my sessions, I feel great relief and excitement to begin the road to accomplishing my goals.
No matter the obstacles I have faced, when I have seen Lori in the past and currently, she makes me feel confident that I can get to exactly where I want/need to be as long as I do the work. I highly recommend her!
Contact Me
Please contact me TODAY to explore the opportunity for clarity and peace in your life and relationships. I look forward to answering your questions, learning more about your UNIQUE situation, and getting an appointment scheduled that works for you.
Please note that I work with several busy executives and other professionals for whom leaving the office becomes the biggest hurdle to forward movement in their most critical relationships–in marriage, family, and work. For a fee, I do arrange sessions at client offices and am happy to discuss details with you in person or by phone. I also conduct sessions via Skype for out-of-town clients.
- 2635 Camino del Rio S Suite 302, San Diego, CA 92108
- (858) 442-0798