Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
When Emotions Feel Like Too Much, You Can Tap Your Way Through
Difficult emotions can sometimes feel overwhelming, uncomfortable, or hard to move through. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), sometimes called tapping or Psychological Acupressure, combines focused attention with gentle tapping on specific points on the body. Your therapist can guide you through the process as you explore what you're feeling and practice responding with greater awareness and ease.
When Difficult Feelings Are Hard to Settle
You may understand what you're feeling but still have trouble finding a way to settle your emotional or physical response. EFT can offer another way to slow down, notice what you're experiencing, and explore what may help you feel more at ease.
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Your Emotions Feel Overwhelming
Strong emotions may feel difficult to settle once they get going. You can explore ways to stay present with what you're feeling without becoming consumed by it.
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Your Body Holds Onto Stress
You may notice tension, restlessness, a racing heart, or other physical signs of stress even after a difficult moment has passed. EFT can help you bring attention to these responses while practicing grounding.
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You Keep Trying to Push Feelings Away
You may avoid certain emotions because experiencing them feels uncomfortable or overwhelming. Therapy can create space to approach difficult feelings gradually and with compassion.
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You Want Another Way to Cope
You may have tried breathing exercises, mindfulness, or other coping strategies and want to explore something different. EFT offers another technique you can practice with your therapist.
What EFT Therapy Can Feel Like
EFT involves bringing attention to a specific thought, emotion, memory, or physical sensation while using gentle tapping on designated points on the body. Your therapist can guide you through the process and help you notice what you're experiencing before, during, and after the practice.
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You Focus on What You're Experiencing
You and your therapist can identify a feeling, thought, memory, or physical sensation you'd like to explore.
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You Practice Gentle Tapping
Your therapist can guide you through tapping on specific points while you remain focused on what you're experiencing.
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You Notice What Changes
You can pay attention to shifts in your emotions, thoughts, physical sensations, or level of distress as you move through the practice.
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You Explore What Feels Supportive
Together, you can consider what you noticed and how EFT—or other coping strategies—might fit into your broader therapeutic work.
Finding More Ease Can Change How You Move Through Difficult Moments
EFT can give you a structured way to slow down and stay connected to difficult emotions, thoughts, memories, or physical sensations without becoming as overwhelmed by them. As you become more familiar with noticing what you're feeling without immediately pushing it away, you may have more room to choose how you want to respond.
Your Path Through Healing
There isn't one approach that works for everyone. Therapy can be tailored to your experiences, needs, and goals, drawing from different approaches to support you along the way.
Find a Therapist Who Feels Like a Good Fit
Finding the right therapist can make a meaningful difference in your experience of therapy. Get to know our therapists, learn about their approaches and areas of focus, and find someone who feels like a good fit for you. And if you're not sure where to start, that's okay—we can help you explore what kind of support may be right for you.
FAQs
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EFT is commonly referred to as “tapping” because tapping on specific points on the body is a central part of the technique. In therapy, EFT involves more than the tapping itself. Your therapist can guide you in focusing on what you're experiencing while using tapping as part of the process.
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Your therapist may help you learn tapping practices that you can use between sessions when appropriate. You can discuss which techniques feel useful for managing difficult emotions or stressful moments on your own.
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Yes. EFT can be incorporated into broader therapeutic work rather than being the only approach used in treatment. Your therapist can determine how tapping may complement the other strategies and therapies that fit your goals.
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Not necessarily. EFT can be used to explore what you're experiencing in the present, including emotions, thoughts, or physical sensations. If difficult memories are part of what you're working through, your therapist can help you approach them at a pace that feels manageable rather than asking you to share more than you're ready for.
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You don't have to continue with a technique that doesn't feel helpful. Your therapist can adjust the pace, modify the practice, or explore other approaches that may feel more supportive for you.
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Yes. Our therapists participate with a variety of insurance plans. Your cost will depend on your individual insurance benefits and the therapist you choose. We also offer self-pay options for clients who are not using insurance.
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Step 1: Connect With Us
Take the first step by contacting us. We're here to answer your questions and help you get started.
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Step 2: We'll Guide You
Together, we'll help you find the therapist who is the best fit for your needs, goals, and preferences.
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Step 3: Begin Healing Together
Meet your therapist, build a trusting relationship, and begin working toward meaningful growth and lasting change.