Couples Therapy in Baton Rouge

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Lasting Connection

Helping couples break negative cycles, rebuild trust, and create a secure, loving bond through one of the most research-backed approaches in couples counseling.

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Couples therapy session in Baton Rouge with Liz Jones, LCSW using Emotionally Focused Therapy

Reconnect & Rebuild Your Relationship

Every couple hits rough patches. Recurring arguments, emotional distance, broken trust, or the feeling of being stuck in the same painful cycle are all more common than you might think. These struggles don't mean your relationship is over. They mean you could use some support.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I provide a structured, compassionate space where both partners feel heard, understood, and equipped to move forward together.

Couples therapy at my Baton Rouge office is a collaborative process. Together, we'll uncover the underlying emotions driving conflict, shift communication patterns, and build the kind of secure attachment that helps relationships thrive long-term.

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What Is Emotionally Focused Therapy?

EFT is a highly research-validated therapy developed by Dr. Sue Johnson. It focuses on the emotional bond between partners, helping couples move from conflict and disconnection to security and closeness. Studies show over 70% of couples who complete EFT move from distress to recovery. The American Psychological Association (APA) recognizes EFT as the gold standard approach for couples therapy.

Attachment-Based

EFT is grounded in attachment theory, the science of how humans form emotional bonds. We explore how early attachment patterns shape the way you and your partner connect or disconnect today.

Breaks Negative Cycles

Most couples get stuck in the same argument on repeat. EFT helps you both identify and step out of those cycles, replacing them with responses that bring you closer instead of further apart.

Research-Validated Results

EFT is backed by decades of clinical research. It's one of the few couples therapy approaches proven to produce lasting change rather than short-term improvement.

Common Issues Addressed in Couples Therapy

Communication Breakdowns

Difficulty expressing needs, feeling unheard, or conversations that escalate into arguments.

Emotional Distance & Disconnection

Feeling like roommates rather than partners, or a sense of drifting apart over time.

Recurring Conflicts

The same fights happening again and again, with no resolution in sight.

Trust & Betrayal

Rebuilding after infidelity, broken promises, or other trust-damaging events.

Life Transitions

Navigating parenthood, blended families, career changes, grief, or retirement as a couple.

Intimacy & Connection

Restoring emotional and physical closeness that has faded or become strained.

Anxiety or Depression Impacting the Relationship

When one or both partners' mental health challenges are affecting the couple dynamic.

Premarital Counseling

Building a strong foundation before marriage by establishing healthy communication patterns early on.

What to Expect in Couples Therapy

Couples therapy is a collaborative journey. Here's how the process typically unfolds:

1

Initial Session

A brief call for both of you to share what's going on and ask questions. Together we'll decide if EFT is the right fit.

2

Assessment Sessions

The first few sessions include meeting together and individually to gain a full picture of the relationship history and each partner's experience.

3

Active Therapy

Working through the EFT stages by identifying negative cycles, accessing underlying emotions, and building new patterns of connection.

4

Consolidation

Integrating the changes into daily relationship life and preparing you with tools to maintain your connection long after therapy ends.

Couples Therapy Fees

Sessions are 50 minutes long and tailored to your relationship's unique needs.

$130
per couples session

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Insurance: Couples therapy is typically not covered by insurance. A Good Faith Estimate will be provided prior to beginning services in accordance with the No Surprises Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The length of therapy varies by couple and the nature of the concerns being addressed. Many couples see meaningful progress in 12–20 sessions, though some may benefit from more. EFT is typically a shorter-term, structured approach compared to traditional talk therapy.

Most sessions are attended by both partners together. During the assessment phase, I may also schedule brief individual sessions with each partner to better understand their personal history and experience of the relationship.

This is very common. If your partner is hesitant, it can help for them to hear that EFT is not about assigning blame. It's about understanding each other better. I'd encourage you to schedule an initial session together so your partner can ask questions and feel comfortable before committing.

Yes. Many couples come into therapy at a low point, dealing with heavy conflict, emotional shutdown, or even the possibility of separation. EFT was specifically designed for couples in significant distress, and research supports its effectiveness even in these situations. The willingness of both partners to try is the most important factor.

Ready to Take the First Step Together?

Reach out today to schedule your first session. There's no pressure, just an opportunity to talk about what you're going through and see if we're a good fit.

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