For Therapists
Start or Deepen Your Journey with Emotionally Focused Therapy
At Married Life Counseling, we are deeply committed to offering transformative therapy grounded in the best evidence-based practices available. Time and again, we’ve found Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to be the most powerful, relevant, and life-changing model—not only for our clients, but for our therapists as well.
As we continue building a team of highly trained EFT clinicians, we’re also passionate about helping other counselors in Northeast Ohio experience the professional and personal benefits of learning EFT. Whether you’re just beginning your career or already immersed in advanced training, we’d love to connect with you.
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Join Us for EFT Training
Attention all LPC, MFT, and LSW students, interns, and counselors interested in learning and applying Emotionally Focused Therapy:
Please join us for an Externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, an immersive four day, foundational training using the science of attachment and systems theory to equip therapists to help clients foster secure, bonded relationships in therapy. This course is the first step in EFT training and certification. Even if you’ve already taken Externship or Core Skills trainings, you are welcome to join us for a refresher and for the opportunity to meet other counselors pursuing this growing and highly sought after modality.
When: Wednesday- Saturday, August 5th – 8th, 2026 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: The Ohio State Univerity- Hamilton Hall, 1645 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210
Resources We Recommend
Below are three trusted resources we use regularly at Married Life Counseling. These sites will guide you toward high-quality training, tools, and community.
ICEEFT
The official website for the International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy. Find current research, national and international training events, an EFT therapist directory, and a wide range of books, podcasts, and workshops.
Ohio EFT
Learn about our growing Ohio EFT Community, local training events, and connect with other therapists in the area. Join the mailing list and attend our monthly EFT Zoom call!
Success in Vulnerability
Our favorite resource for practical, ongoing EFT learning. The SiV team offers courses and materials that bring clarity, structure, and warmth to your EFT practice—we use their resources weekly in our work.
Check back on this page for upcoming local workshops and training hosted by Married Life Counseling.
If you’re curious about EFT training or want to talk about your next steps, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out anytime—we’re excited to walk this journey with you.