Looking for a therapist who blends warmth, skill, and real structure to help couples reconnect? We sit down with Lisa M. Stanton, a licensed marriage and family therapist with nearly three decades of experience, to unpack how Emotionally Focused Therapy helps partners move from friction to trust. Lisa explains the EFT roadmap—naming the negative cycle, finding the softer feelings beneath the fight, and building a secure bond that can handle stress. You’ll hear how she personalizes the work with longer 75–90 minute sessions, recommended reading from Sue Johnson, and simple steps couples can practice between appointments.
We also trace Lisa’s path from higher education into clinical work, revealing why she gravitated toward helping people one-on-one and what years of supervision taught her about change. She clarifies licensure differences—LMFT, LCSW, LPCC—and why credentials and ethics oversight by the Board of Behavioral Sciences protect clients. If you’ve wondered whether a caring faith leader is enough, or when it’s time to seek clinical expertise, her guidance is both respectful and clear. And for anyone searching for help, Lisa shares practical tips for finding a therapist through Psychology Today, Network Therapy, insurance panels, and word of mouth.
This conversation is grounded and human. Lisa talks about staying responsive to clients between sessions, protecting time for family and fitness, and how a steady, conversational style lowers defenses so real growth can happen. If your relationship feels stuck in the same argument, or you’re curious whether EFT could help you reconnect, this episode offers a compassionate, evidence-based starting point. If you find value here, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review to help more neighbors find trusted local experts.
