Key: Therapist Name, Licensure, EFT Training Level, Location, States Licensed to Practice; Type of EFT Used; Languages in addition to English; Insurances Accepted

EFT Levels of Training Progression: Externship; Core Skills; Advanced; Certified EFT Therapist; Certified EFT Supervisor: EFT Trainer

Types of EFT: EFCT - Couples; EFIT - Individuals; EFFT - Families

Maryland: Certified EFT Therapists

  • Location of Practice: North Potomac, MD

    States Licensed In: MD, VA

    (240) 751-2284

    holly.akli@gmail.com

    Level of EFT Training: Certified EFCT, EFIT, & EFFT Therapist

    Types of EFT Provided: EFT with Couples

  • Location of Practice: Silver Spring, Maryland

    States Licensed In: MD, DC, VA, DE

    (301) 960-1198

    marie@lotuspointwellness.com

    http://lotuspointwellness.com

    Level of EFT Training: Certified EFT Therapist

    Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals, EFFT with Families

    About: I have been in practice for over 30 years and have extensive experience helping people with their relationships through an attachment perspective using EFCT and AEDP. I also have experience healing trauma, especially as it relates to relationships. I love helping people find their voice, feel empowered to speak their truth and support them as they learn to feel their emotions, manage their feelings and share their vulnerability with their partners and others. I welcome the opportunity to help you heal and be your authentic self.

  • Location of Practice: Telehealth

    States Licensed In: MD, VA

    (443) 254-0686

    CHC@CreatingHealthyConnections.com

    http://CreatingHealthyConnections.com

    Level of EFT Training: Certified EFCT, Certified EFIT, Certified EFFT

    Types of EFT Provided: EFT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals, EFFT with Families

    Languages Spoken: English

    Insurances Accepted: Out-of-Network

    About: I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist who also provides Family Therapy with 30+ years experience. I have been happily married 40 years and I am passionate about helping clients deeply connect with those that matter most.

  • Location of Practice: Teletherapy for weekly sessions, in person in the DC, MD, VA area for couple therapy intensives

    States Licensed In: DC, MD, VA

    (202) 329-0779

    scornelius.licsw@gmail.com

    Level of EFT Training: Certified EFCT Therapist

    Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals

    Languages Spoken: English, German, Spanish (a little rusty), French (rusty)

    About: As a certified EFT therapist, I work creatively and empathically with couples and individuals struggling with relationship difficulties, painful childhood and life experiences, as well as personal and work stress. I enjoy working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, as well as diverse sexual orientations, and gender identities. I am familiar with the challenges faced by international individuals and couples adjusting to living and working in the US. In addition to seeing clients for weekly virtual sessions, I offer 2-day in person couple therapy intensives in the DC, MD, VA area.

  • Location of Practice: Baltimore, MD

    States Licensed In: MD

    (443) 219-7216

    courtney@courtneycoxtherapy.com

    http://www.courtneycoxtherapy.com

    Level of EFT Training: Certified EFT Therapist

    Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples

    Languages Spoken: English

    About: As an EFT-trained therapist, I love working with couples to heal and transform their relationships. I've been privileged to witness this model help many couples restore a secure connection with each other and go on to enjoy more enriching, fulfilling lives together.

  • Location of Practice: Annapolis, MD

    States Licensed In: MD, NC, and PA

    (410) 710-0355

    lindahobbstherapy@gmail.com

    http://www.lindahobbstherapy.com

    Level of EFT Training: Certified EFCT Therapist, Certified EFIT Therapist, Certified EFFT Therapist

    Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals, EFFT with Families

    Insurances Accepted: Aetna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Anthem EAP - Bank of America, Quest Behavioral Health

    About: Reconnect. Heal. Thrive. I help couples rebuild connection, navigate challenges, and create secure, lasting bonds. I'm Linda Hobbs, a Black African-American Counselor, an ICEEFT-certified couples therapist and licensed in Maryland, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.

  • Location of Practice: Frederick, MD

    States Licensed In: MD

    (301) 788-1612

    lunalaurie@gmail.com

    http://cmbt.net

    Level of EFT Training: Certified EFT Therapist

    Types of EFT Provided: EFT with Couples

    Languages Spoken: English

    About: I enjoy helping couples deepen their emotional bond through Emotionally Focused Therapy. Relationships are at the heart of our well-being, and I believe that every committed couple longs for a safe space to explore their emotions, communicate openly, and feel seen and valued by their partner. Using EFT, I guide couples in understanding their patterns, sharing their vulnerable parts, fostering secure attachments, and creating change. Whether you're struggling with trust, communication, or feeling disconnected, my goal is to support you in building a relationship filled with love and greater understanding of one another. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone—I’m here to help. Let’s work together to strengthen the love that brought you together.

  • Location of Practice: Baltimore, Maryland

    States Licensed In: MD

    (410) 967-8882

    geniemoore@me.com

    http://www.geniemoore.com

    Level of EFT Training: Certified EFCT, EFIT Therapist

    Types of EFT Provided: EFT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals

    About: Share: I am very passionate about EFT, working with couples and individuals, and collaborating with other therapists. Though my journey to certification was a long one; I am continuing to learn and grow in the model.

  • Location of Practice: Bethesda, MD

    States Licensed In: MD, NJ

    (202) 670-0773

    kirsten.sidell@gmail.com

    http://www.coupleandfamilytherapist.com

    Level of EFT Training: Certified EFCT Therapist

    Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples

    Languages Spoken:English

    Insurances Accepted: Out of network provider

    About: I know how difficult it can be to make the decision to start couples therapy, and I am honored for you to take the time to read about me and visit my website. I work virtually with couples, and I use EFT because it is the only model I know of that can move you from disconnection to intimacy. Reach out for a free consultation. It will help us to know whether we are a good fit to work together. Talk to you soon!

Maryland: Advanced, Core Skills and Externship Training

  • Location of Practice: Maryland (online)

    States Licensed In: MD

    (240) 784-0704

    abendtherapy@gmail.com

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/369094

    Level of EFT Training: Externship, Core Skills and Advanced EFT Training

    Types of EFT Provided: EFT with Couples

    About: I work mainly (but not exclusively) with sex addicts and their partners. I am a Certified Sex Addiction therapist, also trained in EFT, EMDR and sensorimotor psychotherapy.

  • Location of Practice: Alexandria, VA

    States Licensed In: VA, MD, DC

    (703) 973-7467

    heartflowcounseling@gmail.com

    http://heartflowcounseling.com

    Level of EFT Training: Externship, Core Skills and Advanced EFT Training

    Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals, EFFT with Families

    About: Relationships and helping people heal is my passion. I have 20 years of experience helping people reconnect and thrive by gaining emotional safety in their relationships with others and with themselves. I am licensed in VA, MD and DC and ready to help you with your needs.

  • Location of Practice: Silver Spring, MD & Princeton, NJ

    States Licensed In: MD, NJ

    (484) 538-5243

    abf2020@gmail.com

    http://amybibbford.com

    Level of EFT Training: Advanced Training Completed

    Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples

    Languages Spoken: English

    Insurances Accepted: Aetna, CareFirst, BlueCross BlueShield, TriCare East, Cigna/Evernorth, Beacon

    About: My practice is trauma informed, relational and experiential, informed by affective neuroscience and attachment theory. I practice EFT with couples and AEDP and CSRT with individuals.

  • Location of Practice: College Park, MD

    States Licensed In: Maryland

    (301) 706-2895

    Email: robert@robertsseilerjr.com

    Website: http://robertsseilerjr.com

    Level of EFT Training: Externship, Core Skills and Advanced EFT Training

    Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples, EFIT with Individuals

    Insurances Accepted: Blue Cross Blue Shield

    About: My work with individuals and couples integrates EFIT and EFCT with other body-based, emotion-focused, trauma-informed therapies. The approach helps clients achieve deep healing of attachment wounds and discover their innate capacities for safe and emotionally open connection, autonomy, and creative living.

  • Location of Practice: Gaithersburg, Maryland

    States Licensed In: MD

    301-758-5991

    btseronis@gmail.com

    www.greatbeginningsnow.com

    Level of EFT Training: Externship, Core Skills, and Advanced EFT Training

    Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples

    Languages Spoken: English

    Insurances Accepted: None

    About: I work with couples reporting any level of distress. Also certified as a Narcissistic Abuse Trained Clinician (NATC)

  • Location of Practice: Maryland

    States Licensed In: Texas

    (682) 368-2700

    revkev33@gmail.com

    Level of EFT Training: Externship, Core Skills, Advanced EFT Training

    Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples

    Languages Spoken: English

    Insurances Accepted: None

    About: I’m a Chaplain in the US Army serving as the Family Life Chaplain for Fort Meade, MD

  • Location of Practice: Virtual sessions

    States Licensed In: MD, DC

    (202) 769-9311

    lisa@ascendlifeworks.com

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/lisa-m-brown-washington-dc/101846

    Level of EFT Training: Externship, Core Skills

    Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples

    Insurances Accepted: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, and Cigna

    About: Being in the EFT community for 10+ years permeates my work with couples, individuals and my own personal relationships. I specialize in healing from development trauma, embracing culture and living with emotional well being, faith while addressing real life challenges, ADHD and other mental health challenges in relationships - to name a few.

  • Location of Practice: Towson, MD

    States Licensed In: MD

    (410) 991-0192

    kevinodeantherapy@gmail.com

    http://kevinodeantherapy.com

    Level of EFT Training: Externship and Core Skills Completed

    Types of EFT Provided: EFCT with Couples

    Languages Spoken: English

    Insurances Accepted: None

    About: I am an individual and couples therapist in Towson , MD. My greatest pleasure is to witness the change in relationships as couples go through the process of Emotionally Focused Therapy.