Ashley Marie Eckstein, LMFT & Certified EFCT Therapist

Ashley Marie Eckstein, LMFT & Certified EFCT Therapist Attuned Hearts Counseling specializes in using Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and individuals to experience real connection and real change.

Love these words of wisdom!! đź’•
03/06/2026

Love these words of wisdom!! đź’•

I’ve got a new post up on the   blog! I hear this so often from couples and it breaks my heart every time. Check out the...
02/26/2026

I’ve got a new post up on the blog! I hear this so often from couples and it breaks my heart every time. Check out the yourself to learn about what is likely really happening when one person is a workaholic!

02/25/2026

I’m not throwing shade at anyone that works with couples. As much as I love it, I respect anyone willing to work with couples because couples therapy is hard work! But clients don’t always know that couples therapists can operate VERY differently. With we have a map that has been researched and proven effective for creating lasting change in relationships. Because of this, I may ask couples, “how is your relationship today?” to stay in the present moment and focus a session, but I’m not going to ask you about the highs and lows of your week when I know the clock is ticking. I know my direct approach may not be for everyone, but I don’t like to waste time, so once assessment is over, we are jumping in each session to understand the place that is keeping you stuck so you can move towards

Today I take a break from my traditional relationship tips and quotes to let followers see the human in the   therapist ...
02/23/2026

Today I take a break from my traditional relationship tips and quotes to let followers see the human in the therapist chair! Today, after working with several lovely clients, I hit the gym then exercised my right to vote! Here’s my that showed how proud I am to say I voted!

Reaching out is brave and it’s ok to seek help!
02/18/2026

Reaching out is brave and it’s ok to seek help!

  wishes you love and connection with people you care about today!
02/14/2026

wishes you love and connection with people you care about today!

Erotic connection is something I believe to be so important in committed relationships. In my own reading, I came across...
02/12/2026

Erotic connection is something I believe to be so important in committed relationships. In my own reading, I came across a quote that resonated with me by another s*x therapist and then wrote a whole blog about it! Go check it out!

What an honor and privilege to support the participants going through round 1 of core skills. And I’d be lying if I said...
02/05/2026

What an honor and privilege to support the participants going through round 1 of core skills. And I’d be lying if I said I didn’t learn a ton myself! Excited for round 2 with Doc Hawk LPC! I just love our North Texas EFT Community

When couples are insecure in their bond, disguising vulnerability is a natural response. But bonds ultimately get streng...
02/05/2026

When couples are insecure in their bond, disguising vulnerability is a natural response. But bonds ultimately get strengthened and partners share their pain and get that pain responded to with loving comfort.

Deep down, we all crave connection and want someone else to care if we make it home.
02/04/2026

Deep down, we all crave connection and want someone else to care if we make it home.

Ok, I jumped on the trend bandwagon! Although I had to correct ChatGPT when it put me in a regular chair because I alway...
02/04/2026

Ok, I jumped on the trend bandwagon! Although I had to correct ChatGPT when it put me in a regular chair because I always sit in my wheelie chair when I’m working with couples!

This is such a great explanation as to why   are experiential with our work! We know we can’t “teach” couples how to rep...
02/03/2026

This is such a great explanation as to why are experiential with our work! We know we can’t “teach” couples how to repair. Rather, as we help couples *experience* repair in session so they can take that in and feel secure.

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Addison, TX
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