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ChicagoEFT supports therapists by providing training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), building the local community of skilled EFT practitioners, and helping connect couples, families and individuals with skilled EFT therapists. ChicagoEFT is a member of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT). ChicagoEFT is learning to become more welcoming and safe for all therapists and clients. Click to find out more about ChicagoEFT.

Featured event:

Attachment and Forgiveness

October 16–October 17, 2025

Reflection on the July 2020 Listening Session

As someone wrote in an evaluation, this event was not a passive listening gathering. It was an experience in which Cadmona and Rachel created a safe space for a...

A Letter from the ChicagoEFT Past President

Dear EFT Community, We are living in extraordinary times and the protests of the Black Lives Matter movement are powerful demands for genuine, lasting and syste...

Josh Marder is now a Certified EFT Supervisor!

It is a great pleasure to announce that Josh Marder, LMFT is now an ICEEFT Certified Supervisor. Josh has been part of the Chicago EFT community since he moved ...

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“Love has an immense ability to help heal the devastating wounds that life sometimes deals us. Love also enhances our sense of connection to the larger world. Loving responsiveness is the foundation of a truly compassionate, civilized society.”

–Dr. Sue Johnson, Founder of Emotionally Focused Therapy

Chicago EFT is affiliated with the International Centre for Excellence in EFT.