EFT Center of Los Angeles

10/11/2025

EFTCLA is proud to offer Training Fellowships for qualified therapists who share our commitment to social justice and serving underrepresented or marginalized communities.

Our goal is to foster an active, diverse, and supportive EFT community where every voice is valued.

🔗 Sign up for trainings at drsilvinairwin.com
📩 Apply for fellowships: silvina.irwin@gmail.com

10/10/2025

Today, we join a global community in recognizing World Mental Health Day. This is a moment to pause, reflect, and recommit to the healing work that connects us all.

As therapists, we witness every day the courage it takes to turn toward pain, to seek connection and understanding, and to move toward wholeness. We honor our clients, our colleagues, and ourselves for the commitment to growth and compassion, one moment, one session, one heart at a time.

Let us continue to nurture awareness, break stigma, and hold space for the humanity that binds us all.

09/29/2025

Congratulations, Natalie Milom, LCSW — Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Supervisor! 🌟�
We are beyond thrilled to celebrate on becoming a Certified EFT Supervisor — and to honor this historic milestone as the first Black EFT Supervisor in the state of Georgia!�
Natalie’s journey reflects profound dedication, courage, and a deep commitment to the heart of EFT — fostering secure attachment, emotional responsiveness, and transformational change in both therapy and supervision.�
✨ ICEEFT Trainer James Hawkins, PhD, LPC shared: “What particularly stands out about Natalie is her emotional presence. She listens with empathy, responds with clarity, and facilitates learning environments that are both safe and growth-promoting. Supervisees under her guidance benefit from her steady leadership and her ability to attune to the blocks and breakthroughs that are part of learning this model well.�
Natalie is celebrated for her empathy, clarity, and leadership — tracking emotional processes with skill, offering grounded feedback, and helping therapists grow with confidence and care.�
Her commitment to inclusion and her pioneering spirit make her a trailblazer and an invaluable member of our EFT community. We are so proud of you, Natalie — your presence and voice enrich this work for us all.��

09/26/2025

🌟 Congratulations, Danielle Palomares, LMFT — Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist!

We are overjoyed to celebrate on becoming a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist (EFCT)!

Danielle’s journey has been one of dedication, curiosity, and deep heart. She participated in group supervision, sought feedback from multiple EFT supervisors, and continually leaned into the model with courage and integrity.

In her Pasadena-based practice at Sandoval Therapy, Danielle integrates EFT, EMDR, and parts work, specializing in complex and attachment trauma. She creates inclusive spaces forLGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities, as well as individuals in non-monogamous, polyamorous, and diversely structured relationships.

We’re so proud of you, Danielle — your work embodies the heart of EFT.��Join us in celebrating this amazing milestone! 🎉👏

08/17/2025

EFT for Intercultural Relationships
with Nadia Alvarez, LMFT – Certified EFT Therapist & Supervisor Candidate

📅 Friday, Sept 19, 2025
🕛 12–2 PM PT | Online via Zoom
💰 FREE for EFTCLA Members | $30 Non-Members
🎓 2 CE’s – included for both members and non-members

Explore how Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) can support intercultural couples in navigating cultural differences, resolving attachment conflicts, and strengthening bonds.

✨ Register today at www.EFTCLA.org ✨

06/04/2025

This June, we celebrate the beautiful diversity, resilience, and joy of our LGBTQIA+ community. As an EFT community rooted in the science of attachment and the transformative power of connection, we stand proudly in support of love in all its forms and identities.

Pride is both a celebration and a continued call to action—a reminder that safety, visibility, and dignity are not guaranteed for everyone. At EFTCLA, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive space where all therapists and clients, especially those from historically made-to-be marginalized communities, feel seen, supported, and empowered.

Throughout this month and beyond, we invite you to:

*Reflect on how your work holds space for q***r and trans clients and supervisees
*Seek out voices, stories, and trainings led by LGBTQIA+ therapists and leaders
*Celebrate the courage and authenticity that lives in our community
*Honor the ongoing fight for equity and liberation, in and beyond the therapy room

Celebrate Pride in Los Angeles

To further honor Pride Month, consider checking out https://lapride.org/ to learn about the many vibrant local events happening around Los Angeles that you might consider attending! For those not local to L.A. check out your local happenings !

We are grateful for the richness that q***r identities bring to our professional community—and to our collective healing.

05/30/2025

This live Zoom workshop will explore how subtle ADHD traits can show up in couples therapy—and how these often-missed behaviors may drive disconnection in the cycle. Grazel Garcia, LMFT, Certified EFT Therapist and Supervisor Candidate, will guide us in identifying these patterns and offer tools for working with coupels through a neurodiverse-affirming lens.

🎟 Free for EFTCLA Members | $30 for Non-Members

📲 Register now at www.EFTCLA.org

05/02/2025

Join us for a season of connection, learning, and community with EFTCLA! From online events and socials to our fall externship, there’s something for every EFT therapist—visit eftcla.org for details.

04/27/2025

This weekend at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club was full of heart — learning, connecting, and deepening our understanding of S*x, Love, and Attachment through EFT with the incredible trainers Silvina Irwin and Lisa Blum. So grateful for this community and the powerful work we get to do together!

04/23/2025

04/05/2025

Are you passionate about Emotionally Focused Therapy and looking to deepen your skills while staying connected to a vibrant, supportive community?

We invite you to become a member of EFTCLA (Emotionally Focused Therapy Center of Los Angeles) — our nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting therapists like you in learning, practicing, and thriving with EFT.

As an EFTCLA member, you'll receive a rich array of benefits, including:

✨ Free Monthly Community Meetings
Enjoy engaging, educational gatherings designed to keep you inspired and connected.

🎉 Social Events & Networking
Join fellow EFT therapists in fun, informal socials that foster real connection and community.

📞 "Drop-In Style" Office Hours for Group Supervision
Access free, monthly group supervision led by certified EFT supervisors — flexible and supportive, just when you need it.

📚 Members-Only Resource Library
Explore a growing collection of clinical tools, training materials, and recorded talks to support your growth.

🌐 Therapist Directory Listing
Boost your visibility with a professional listing on our EFTCLA website, helping clients and colleagues find you with ease.

💌 Access to Our Local EFT Listserve
Be part of our active email community of local EFT therapists — stay in the loop about events, respond to and share referral requests, and connect with colleagues for collaboration and support.

Whether you're new to EFT or have been practicing for years, EFTCLA offers a welcoming home base for your continued development.

Join us today and be part of a community that’s passionate about helping couples, families, and individuals heal through the power of attachment.

03/08/2025

As a community of therapists devoted to the learning and practice of Emotionally Focused Therapy, we are united by a shared mission: to foster connection, healing, and growth for the individuals, couples, and families we serve. At the heart of this work lies a deep commitment to making EFT training accessible and to ensuring that all who seek to learn and practice this model feel truly welcome and included.

Our organization is built on the values of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We believe that our field is strengthened when a broad range of voices, perspectives, and lived experiences are represented. We also recognize that financial barriers should not stand in the way of learning, and we are committed to creating opportunities that allow more therapists—regardless of background or economic means—to access high-quality training and support.

In today’s challenging climate, it feels more important than ever to re-assert and fortify our mission and values. As therapists, we know that healing begins when people feel seen, valued, and understood. We hold this same vision for our professional community and for the future of EFT.

Thank you for being a part of this mission. Your dedication to this work and to each other is what makes our community so strong.