EFT Couples Therapy in Columbia, SC
Emotionally Focused Therapy at Jill Smith & Associates helps couples step out of painful cycles and rebuild a secure, loving bond.
You might relate if
You might relate if
You keep having the same fight in different costumes—pursue/withdraw, criticize/defend—and both of you feel unseen.
Maybe closeness used to come easily and now every conversation turns tense. Or you are recovering from betrayal, parenting stress, or years of polite distance.
Our approach
How this care works
EFT is an attachment-based, research-supported model that targets the emotional bond between partners—not just communication tips.
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In session
At Jill Smith & Associates, couples therapists are trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy. Jill Smith is Certified in EFT, and our couples clinicians pursue ongoing training and supervision.
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Between sessions
Partners practice the new pattern between sessions, instead of waiting for the next fight to rehearse the old one.
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Where you can be seen
Couples sessions in Columbia, Lexington, and Blythewood, or online across South Carolina.
Self-Pay & Insurance
We are a self-pay practice, so you can choose your therapist without insurance limits on who you see or how long you stay.
FAQs
Questions couples ask before starting EFT.
How is EFT different from other couples therapy?
EFT focuses on the attachment bond and emotional safety, not only problem-solving scripts. Partners learn to recognize the cycle and reach for each other in new ways.
Do both partners need to want therapy equally?
Motivation can differ at the start. We ask for a willingness to attend and engage; many reluctant partners become more open once sessions feel fair and structured.
Can EFT help after an affair?
Yes. EFT is frequently used in repair after betrayal, alongside careful pacing and clear agreements about safety and honesty.
Is EFT only for married couples?
No. We work with married, engaged, and committed partners who want to strengthen or repair their relationship.
Ready to change the cycle?
Request an appointment for EFT couples therapy at Jill Smith & Associates.
If you are in crisis, call or text 988.