Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) in Gaithersburg & Bethesda MD


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Welcome!

This is the first step toward rebuilding hope, restoring safety and strengthening your connection in your relationship. 

Starting couples therapy can feel overwhelming — especially if you’re worried about being blamed, misunderstood, or repeating the same painful conversations. If you’ve tried couples therapy before and “it didn’t work,” you may feel skeptical or even discouraged. You’re not alone.

My name is Betsy Tseronis, LCPC. I specialize in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), a research-backed approach that helps couples break negative cycles and reconnect in meaningful, lasting ways.

I am also a Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (NATC), trained to recognize and treat narcissistic traits and relational abuse dynamics. When one partner feels chronically criticized, dismissed, or emotionally burdened, the relationship can begin to feel unsafe. I help couples address these patterns directly and compassionately.

I have the experience to create a safe place to work through the many challenges your relationship faces: avoidance, anger, betrayal, affairs, parenting, disconnection, hopelessness, sexlessness.

Schedule a consultation today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What primary services do you offer?

I offer both weekly couples’ sessions or relationship therapy as well as intensive relationship weekends.  I also offer individual sessions for people who are either not ready of couples therapy or for people whose partner wont engage in therapy.  

How do people start couples therapy?

Finding the right therapist matters. Begin by contacting me through the Contact page. We will schedule either an in- person or virtual consultation to determine if EFCT is a good fit for your relationship.

How do I know if EFCT is right for me?

EFCT is one of the most researched couples therapy models available, with strong outcome data over two-year follow-up studies. It focuses specifically on relational dynamics between partners — not just individual behaviors. This builds confidence.