The Seattle Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy is a community resource for mental health professionals seeking training and support in their work with individuals, couples, and families. We provide information on events and resources for citizens in Western Washington seeking growth and healing through the practice of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). EFT harnesses the power of emotion to transform relationships through the importance of attachment bonds. Recognized by the American Psychological Association as a “gold standard” approach to couple therapy, this empirically based practice offers individuals, partners, and families a time tested approach to healing and change. As an EFT center we value the essential role that attachment relationships play in promoting personal resilience, relationship success, and a thriving community.
Our Mission
Our mission at the Seattle Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy is to:
- Promote the learning and practice of EFT.
- Provide a professional community for EFT practitioners in Western Washington.
- Increase awareness and availability of EFT practitioners to the needs of families, couples, and individuals in the state of Washington.
Our History
The Seattle Community for EFT formed in 2010 under the leadership of EFT Supervisor Roy Hodgson LMFT, LMHC with the support of EFT Trainers Veronica Kallos-Lilly PhD and Yolanda von Hockauf RMFT from the Vancouver Couple and Family Institute in Vancouver British Columbia. Yolanda and Veronica led EFT externships and other trainings in conjunction with Samaritan Center of Puget Sound, while Roy organized monthly gatherings and year end celebrations. In 2016 the Seattle Center for EFT was formed when Roy Hodgson became an ICEEFT trainer. Together with EFT Trainer Jim Furrow PhD the Seattle Center provided EFT training for therapists in Seattle area and northwest. Sadly, Roy passed away in 2024 and his years of support and influence as a talented supervisor and gifted therapist continues to shape the community he founded. In 2025 the center was reformed as EFT Seattle continuing the legacy of growing EFT resources and community through the Pacific Northwest.
Our Advisory Board
The Seattle EFT Center is led by EFT Certified Trainer James Furrow Ph.D. and a community advisory board. This leadership team is responsible for planning and organizing EFT community and training events in Northwest Washington.
Jim Furrow
Certified EFT Trainer, Supervisor, Therapist
James “Jim” Furrow, Ph.D. is a family therapist, author and researcher focused on the importance of relational health to human flourishing. Jim is recognized for his contributions to the development and practice of Emotionally Focused Therapy with couples and families. His research and writing on couple therapy, positive youth development, and the role of spirituality in resilience can be found in leading professional journals and books. His clinical interests focus on betrayals in romantic relationships, family therapy with adult children, and spirituality in couple therapy. Jim is an AAMFT clinical fellow and approved supervisor and serves on the board of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy as a trainer and certified therapist and supervisor.
Karin Yeung Matthews
Certified EFCT, EFIT & EFFT Therapist
EFCT & EFIT Supervisor Candidate
WA State Marriage and Family Therapy Supervisor
She/her | Chinese | Canadian | American | Hetero | Cis
Karin Matthews started her counseling training in Canada in 2005 and has been in practice in Seattle since 2013. Prior to becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist, she worked in the fields of law, international relations, business, technology, marketing, real estate sales and education. She is passionate about helping others learn and grow as a therapist, supervisor and consultant. Karin identifies as a Chinese Canadian (now also American), cisgendered, heterosexual, able-bodied, spiritual woman, spouse, and mother.
Dennis Eames
Certified EFCT, EFIT, and EFFT Supervisor
Dennis Eames‘s mission is to cultivate relationships that heal, both in his personal and professional life. Dennis graduated with his MFT degree from Seattle Pacific University in 2000. EFT has been his primary modality for more than 10 years. Dennis is a certified EFT Therapist and Supervisor for Couples, Families, and Individuals. Dennis owns an EFT-based practice in Federal Way with his wife and EFT Therapist, Kim Eames.
Tita Subercaseaux
Certified EFCT Supervisor
Tita Subercaseaux is a bilingual Chilean therapist, wife, mother of 3 girls who came to the US in 2001. She graduated earned a masters degree in marriage and family therapy in 2006. Tita is a certified EFT therapist and supervisor. She is also a certified EMDR therapist and Certified as a Safe and Sound Provider. Tita has served on the staff of the Samaritan Center of Puget Sound since 2008.