Emotionally Focused (EFT) Therapists in California

My absolute favorite population to work with is youth, as they align with my personal value of primary prevention. By tackling issues early on, individuals can reduce their suffering over the rest of their lifespan. I tend to challenge my clients to look inward and recognize their roles in issues while promoting compassion within themselves. My overall approach is built upon collaboration, challenges, therapeutic exercises, and self-discovery. I work with children, teens, couples, and families to help them navigate their struggles and facilitate healing through the encouragement of embracing individuals' most authentic selves. I consider each individual within the context of their cultural and societal upbringing, as they influence the individual's unique identities. In my practice, you are the expert of your experiences, and I am here to serve as a confidant, teacher, friend, and more to join you on your journey to healing.

I believe therapy begins with curiosity—about who you are, where you come from, and early life experiences that have shaped the way you move through the world. As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I view therapy through a culturally-responsive, attachment-based lens, recognizing that our past can help us better understand–not define–our present. I work collaboratively with clients to explore how early experiences and cultural influences may continue to show up in their relationships, communication, boundaries, and sense of self. As an Asian American clinician, I recognize the unique challenges many clients face when navigating cultural expectations, family obligations, acculturation experiences, and conversations surrounding mental health within their communities. I aim to provide a compassionate and culturally attuned therapeutic environment where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered. My approach is grounded in attachment-based therapy and integrates evidence-based approaches, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic therapy. I integrate these approaches thoughtfully and collaboratively, tailoring our work to your unique experiences, relationships, and goals for growth. I work with adults, couples and adolescents. Whether you are looking to address trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, identity issues, life transitions, or patterns that no longer serve you, my goal is to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships so that you can move toward greater connection, authenticity, and emotional security. When I’m not in the therapy room, you’ll often find me spending time with family, reading a good book, trying my hand at a new recipe, watching movies, or making the most of the beautiful San Diego sunshine.

I am an Associate Therapist and have provided support to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families from diverse backgrounds. A significant part of my work has focused on adolescents and young adults who have experienced domestic violence and sex trafficking. In these roles, I have supported clients as they navigate the impacts of complex trauma, helping them build safety, resilience, and a sense of control over their own lives. My therapeutic approach is grounded in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, solution- focused therapy, emotionally focused therapy (EFT), and narrative therapy. I believe healing happens when clients feel empowered and understood, so I integrate these modalities in a flexible and collaborative way. Treatment is always tailored to the individual, honoring their strengths, cultural background, and personal goals rather than relying on rigid or prescriptive methods. As a mature female clinician, I bring both life experience and empathy into the therapeutic space. I returned to school later in life, which gives me a personal understanding of what it means to start over, face uncertainty, and pursue growth during times of transition. I am deeply passionate about helping people feel genuinely heard and seen—something many individuals have never experienced while simply trying to meet their most basic needs. Creating a safe, respectful space where clients feel valued is at the core of my work.

 I have been practicing as a clinical psychologist for 20 years in my own private practice. I feel honored to be trusted my thousands of clients who have started one of their most valuable journeys with me. I work to create a non-judgmental and safe environment that allows you be vulnerable.  I use a variety of approaches to work with each individual depending on the challenges that may come up in every session.   

Hello, and thank you for considering me to be your therapist. I know it can be a tough decision both to start therapy and to choose someone to work with, so I hope you can be proud of yourself for taking the steps. When we work together, I plan to see an increase in self-worth, and a desire to determine what you want and how to go for it! We'll work with what holds you back, and on how to create a vision that helps move through hardship, trauma, and barriers from the past. I operate with empathy and compassion, but with the framework of us each telling the truth so we can move toward what's helpful in your life. Together we can identify and explore patterns, the stories you tell yourself, and how what you learn about yourself is impacting your mood, self-image, relationships, career, family, etc. My intention is to provide you with reflection, resources, and questions that guide you to your own insight. You may recall things from your past, you may not. You might connect some dots, you might have some breakthroughs. You may be challenged, you might grow. Whatever therapy is meant to be for you, it can be. If you’d like to book a free 15-minute phone consultation, to determine if we’re a good mutual fit for this work, I’d love to hear from you! 

Haley Myers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Pupil Personnel Services Credential holder who has been working in the Greater Sacramento Area over 11 years. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from William Jessup University and her Masters in Social Work from California State University, Chico. Haley got her start helping children and adolescents in group homes which led to fruitful career in providing therapy and wraparound services to children and families in the community. Haley currently works as a School Social Worker where she collaborates with school staff to support struggling students.

My passion lies in helping clients feel empowered to reach their highest potential. I work from a person-centered approach where I focus on building an authentic therapeutic relationship with my clients. My goal is to create a supportive and non-judgmental environment in which clients can feel safe enough to explore their issues and discover a new understanding of themselves. My background provides a foundation for me to help clients with issues of anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship problems, grief and loss, as well as other concerns.

Welcome, it is my pleasure to walk alongside you on this journey. I understand that finding the right therapist may be a daunting and difficult task, feel free to contact me for a free consultation. I too am a daughter of immigrants, wife, mother, sister and friend. I look forward to working with you.