Valiant Couples Therapy & Consulting
Valiant Emotionally Focused Therapy
Evidence-based therapy to improve emotional wellbeing and relationships through better self-understanding. We specialize in the unique challenges faced by military service members, veterans, first responders, and their families.
In-person Emotionally Focused Therapy in Fuquay-Varina and online across NC, SC, & FL
Improve the emotional connection with yourself & others
Transform overwhelming emotions into emotional balance
Build confidence and competence in life & relationships
When change feels out of reach
Sometimes, having a good relationship feels impossible. Small problems turn into big arguments, emotions feel overwhelming, and you end up wondering if anything will ever change. Or maybe it’s your own emotions that feel out of control, leaving you stuck and unsure how to move forward.
At Valiant Couples Therapy & Consulting, we help you understand emotional patterns, regain balance, and create stronger, healthier connections with yourself and others.
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Who Is Emotionally Focused Therapy For?
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is for anyone looking to better understand their emotions and create meaningful change in their life and relationships. It’s for those who:
- Hope to improve their relationships, communicate more effectively, and break out of negative cycles.
- Struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, or PTSD and need support to manage overwhelming emotions.
- Want to handle stress, burnout, or anger in a healthy way that fosters emotional balance.
EFT provides a safe, supportive space to explore your emotions and how they impact your life, helping you move forward with greater self-awareness, resilience, and stronger connections.
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What is Emotionally Focused Therapy Best Known For?
EFT is backed by over 30 years of research and is recognized as the “gold standard” by the American Psychological Association. Studies show that EFT promotes lasting change and continues working even after therapy ends.
This evidence-based approach helps individuals and couples deepen emotional understanding and strengthen relationships by making sense of emotions and behaviors. Whether facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges, EFT provides targeted support to navigate these struggles.
At Valiant Couples Therapy & Consulting, we help you work through emotional distress, develop healthier coping strategies, and respond constructively to triggers. Through EFT, you’ll explore emotions, heal from past experiences, and build stronger relationships with yourself and others, creating a foundation for lasting personal growth.
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How EFT Can Help
At Valiant Couples Therapy & Consulting, we’re dedicated to helping you regain emotional balance, increase self-awareness, and unlock the barriers that hold you back. Here are some of the positive changes Emotionally Focused Therapy can bring:
Emotional relief and balance
Gain support to process overwhelming feelings and find a sense of calm.
Increased self-awareness
Explore your emotions and how they influence your actions, fostering personal insight and growth.
Constructive conflict management
Learn to navigate difficult emotions and situations more effectively.
Healthier relationships
Strengthen your connections by improving emotional communication and understanding.
Resilience and confidence
Build the skills to handle life’s challenges and feel more capable in your daily life.
Healing from past trauma
Work through painful experiences to find emotional security and move forward.
We guide you in exploring your emotions and creating new patterns that bring renewal, freedom, and connectedness to your life.
Starting Emotionally Focused Therapy is a commitment to understanding yourself and fostering personal growth.
Free consultations are available. In-person psychotherapy in Fuquay-Varina. Online sessions across North Carolina, South Carolina, & Florida.
WHO WE ARE
Why Work With Valiant Couples Therapy & Consulting
Some days, the world can feel messed up. This affects how you live and, more importantly, how you connect with others.
When you continually feel misunderstood, underappreciated, and even ignored, it’s easy to question your worth in a relationship.
We specialize in couples therapy and marriage counseling. We help couples identify the areas that have broken down in their relationships and address issues that keep coming up.
At Valiant Couples Therapy, we give you the tools and strategies to help you heal and renew your relationship, feel deeply heard and understood, and experience the best version of yourself and each other.
With over 30 years of combined experience, we provide genuine, non-judgmental, and evidence-based couples and individual therapy.
Our therapy practice is built on the belief that change is possible—and connecting with a therapist is a valiant step forward.
Dr. Greg Cheney
Owner and Clinical Director
Our Approach
How Valiant Emotionally Focused Therapy Works
We get to know you
Understanding you, your experiences, challenges, and perspectives in life is the first step to building a relationship based on trust and connection. We want to hear your story.
We develop a plan
We work with you to develop your goals and dreams. Together we develop a plan specific to your needs and priorities.
We work with you
We work with you to help make sense of where you feel stuck in life. We will work to shift your life toward one of genuine fulfillment and meaningful relationships.
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Questions About Emotionally Focused Therapy
How is Emotionally Focused Therapy different from other types of therapy?
EFT centers on emotional experiences and how they affect life and relationships. Unlike other therapies that may focus primarily on thoughts and behaviors, EFT emphasizes working through emotional processes during sessions to foster emotional balance and strengthen relationships.
How do I prepare for an Emotionally Focused Therapy session?
There is no homework in EFT—phew! However, if you find it helpful to reflect on something between sessions, try noticing how you experience your emotions and relationships. This may take practice, and significant progress often happens during the session itself. Your EFT therapist will guide you in developing the ability to pause and recognize what you are feeling in the moment.
I’m not an emotional person, or I’m not interested in coming to therapy to get emotional. How will Emotionally Focused Therapy help?
The goal of Emotionally Focused Therapy isn’t to make you emotional; it’s to help you understand yourself, your emotions, and how your important relationships impact you. The focus is on describing your emotions as you experience them to move closer to your personal and relational goals. Your EFT therapist will guide you through an experiential process of self-discovery that aligns with your therapy objectives.
Is Emotionally Focused Therapy evidence-based?
Yes, EFT is an evidence-based approach supported by over 30 years of extensive research. It has been proven effective in improving relationship satisfaction, reducing distress, and strengthening secure emotional bonds in numerous studies and clinical trials. EFT meets the American Psychological Association’s (APA) “gold standard” for couples therapy.
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What Can EFT Help Me Achieve?
Emotionally Focused Therapy can transform the way you experience your life and relationships. At Valiant Couples Therapy & Consulting, we help you:
- Find your calm. Feel more at peace and secure in who you are, leading to greater emotional balance.
- Get to know yourself better. Understand your habits and reactions, fostering self-awareness, self-esteem, and lasting personal growth.
- Improve your relationships. Handle challenges with empathy and better communication, which can lead to stronger emotional connections and increased relationship satisfaction.
- Build confidence and strength. Feel ready and capable of facing whatever life throws your way, with enhanced resilience and problem-solving skills.
- Rediscover your purpose. Break through what’s been holding you back, restore trust, and start living life more fully.
Valiant Couples Therapy & Consulting
How To Get Started
If you’re ready to get started, you can use the button below to book an appointment or free consultation online.
EFT In Fuquay-Varina | Online Sessions In NC, SC, & FL
Valiant Couples Therapy & Consulting
Guiding you toward emotional relief and a life of deeper connection.