About Denver EFT

Welcome to the Denver Community for Emotionally Focused Therapists (DCEFT). We are a community of psychotherapists trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy as developed by Dr. Susan Johnson.

DCEFT was founded in 2011 with the goal of bringing together local EFT practitioners in a supportive and mutually encouraging peer community.  In order to build and expand the EFT Community, the founders launched the first official DCEFT meeting in Fall 2011.

Because EFT is, by definition, focused on emotion, we recognize that the well-being of EFT clinicians is crucial to effective clinical practice.  DCEFT is here to contribute to that well-being.

DCEFT Mission Statement

The Denver Community for EFT mission is to bring together EFT clinicians in a supportive and collaborative community that promotes the well-being and inclusion of all members. We strive to build a community that brings all parts of people’s identities together to encourage learning, development, and certification in EFT. DCEFT aims to celebrate our community’s strengths and highlight areas for growth in our work as therapists, and to build meaningful connections in our community.

DCEFT is here to:

  • Promote the learning and practice of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT).
  • Connect EFT therapists with their learning community.
  • Encourage certification in EFT through the International Centre for Excellence in EFT (ICEEFT).
  • Enhance the satisfaction of therapists practicing EFT.

Denver EFT Community Board

President – Crystal Fegenbush
Membership – Lukas Schafer
Treasurer  – Sherrie A. Stevens
Communications – James Nee

Contact the Board Here


DCEFT website support: Lukas Schafer and Sherrie A. Stevens 
Denver EFT listserv moderators: Allison Rimland and Nancy Brittain. Click Here to update your listerv information.

DCEFT Founders

DCEFT was founded by Lia Jones, LMFT, Bev Tuel, Ph.D., and Priscilla Zynda, Ph.D. This small group were among the first Denver area therapists practicing Emotionally Focused Therapy. They began meeting informally as a way to support one another in their practice and learning of EFT. As interest in EFT grew among other professionals, the group expanded in a grassroots manner, eventually becoming the Denver Community for Emotionally Focused Therapists. The Denver EFT community continues to evolve to meet Denver’s need for attuned, responsive, and engaged EFT therapists.