Mara Alverson, Couples and Individual Therapy

Mara Alverson, Couples and Individual Therapy Counseling services for couples

Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) was developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, who combined the latest research about human bonding with leading edge discoveries about the neurobiological roots of behavior. Research studies find that 70-75% of couples who have completed EFT move from distress to recovery and approximately 90% show significant improvements. This kind of scientifically validated success was previously unheard of in the field of couples therapy.
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In short, we now know that partners must feel safe and loved in order to bond closely with each other, and that old patterns of distress and distancing that we bring with us from our childhoods and our past relationships can be healed when we learn to share deeply and honestly with each other in an environment of safety. This is detailed, in-depth training in becoming emotionally available to yourself and to your partner which requires dedication and courage and offers, in return, the opportunity to feel a deeper level of intimacy with your partner than you ever imagined.

One of the saddest things about being a Couples' Therapist is seeing how long couples wait before asking for help - usua...
07/16/2021

One of the saddest things about being a Couples' Therapist is seeing how long couples wait before asking for help - usually years! Years that could be spent in harmony and deep devotion to each other. I get it. It's scary to ask for help. It's embarrassing to admit that you're stuck and don't know how to get un-stuck. A feeling of hopelessness sometimes sets in and you can't imagine a way out of your distress. Most of us have not had very good role models for deeply satisfying relationships, so it's no wonder that we have such a hard time in our own.

My couples usually feel a sense of relief and hope after our first session. There are simple communication skills which can help you both to feel heard and understood. There are ways to heal the emotional injuries that we all suffer in living 24/7 with another human being. Don't waste your precious life in a relationship that does not feel satisfying. Get some help and start creating the kind of relationship you dream of.

01/20/2021
Parents doing their inner work for the benefit of themselves and their children.
08/11/2020

Parents doing their inner work for the benefit of themselves and their children.

A landmark study on dating and relationships found that the person you date doesn’t necessarily affect how happy you’ll ...
08/03/2020

A landmark study on dating and relationships found that the person you date doesn’t necessarily affect how happy you’ll be in a relationship — what’s more important is the partnership you build with that person.

Whether you're finding a potential partner by swiping right on an app, or thumbing through stacks of biodata a la Netflix's "Indian Matchmaking," there may be some wisdom for you in the researchers' findings.

07/05/2020

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Santa Cruz, CA
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http://SantaCruzCounseling.com/

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Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) was developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, who combined the latest research about human bonding with leading edge discoveries about the neurobiological roots of behavior. Research studies find that 70-75% of couples who have completed EFT move from distress to recovery and approximately 90% show significant improvements. This kind of scientifically validated success was previously unheard of in the field of couples therapy. ​ In short, we now know that partners must feel safe and loved in order to bond closely with each other, and that old patterns of distress and distancing that we bring with us from our childhoods and our past relationships can be healed when we learn to share deeply and honestly with each other in an environment of safety. This is detailed, in-depth training in becoming emotionally available to yourself and to your partner which requires dedication and courage and offers, in return, the opportunity to feel a deeper level of intimacy with your partner than you ever imagined.