Yes! I see clients in person in Brentwood, Los Angeles as well as via telehealth throughout California.

All three. I’m certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, indivuals and famlies and see each population regularly. I have advanced training in couples therapy, as well as many modalities for individuals and families.

Many couples have the same argument repeatedly. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples explores the patterns of conflict between two people. EFT, founded by Sue Johnson in the 80s and supported by substantial research, focuses on the emotional attachment between two people. According to Johnson, EFT “assumes that we all have very deep needs for safe connection and emotional contact, and that when we don't get those needs, we get stuck in very negative interactional patterns.”

In therapy couples come to understand their role in these repeated conflicts. Often each partner is triggered by early experiences in which their sense of self was formed. By exploring these patterns and identifying habitual responses (such as retreating or becoming anxious), partners can practice learning new ways to respond, fundamentally shifting the dynamic between partners, and leading to an increase in intimacy and improved communication.

Johnson, S. & Yalom, I (n.d.). Foundations of EFT. Psychotherapy.net. https://www.psychotherapy.net/interview/couples/sue-johnson-interview

Each session is individualized to the needs of the client. I work integratively to incorporate various modalities to address client concerns including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative and Feminist Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and EMDR.

Unfortunately, I do not accept insurance but can provide a monthly superbill for all sessions which the client can submit to insurance for reimbursements. Please note, reimbersements vary greatly by insurnace type and plan.

Yes! We will schedule a free phone call so I can hear about what you’re needing and you can see if it feels like a fit.

Call or email for a 15-minute consulation: 310-741-0034 or info@stephanieholz.com

In your first individual session, you’ll share what brings you in, get a feel for whether we’re a good fit, and we’ll briefly cover confidentiality and other practical details.

In your first couples session, we’ll get right to work identifying the patterns keeping you stuck. I’ll offer practical tools for more productive communication so you can start shifting things right away.