named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Anti-Racism Initiative
Program focused on increasing diversity in EFT, providing scholarships, improving cultural competence, and developing mentorship opportunities for Black, Indigenous, and people of color therapists
Core Skills Training in EFT
Advanced training program for therapists developing proficiency in EFT interventions and clinical application
Externship in EFT
Foundational training program introducing therapists to Emotionally Focused Therapy principles and techniques
Hold Me Tight Workshops
Weekend workshops for couples designed to strengthen emotional connection and improve relationship dynamics using EFT principles
Supervision in EFT
Individual and group supervision provided by certified EFT supervisors to support therapist certification and skill development
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 3 activities
- Deliver EFT training programs for mental health professionalsProvides comprehensive EFT training programs including Level 1 Externship (four-day program), Core Skills Advanced Training, and a series of four two-day workshops to deepen therapists’ understanding of EFT theory and clinical interventions. Training includes didactic instruction, role play, video presentation, and live consultation observation.
- Distribute EFT clinical and training resourcesDevelops and distributes clinical and training forms, and provides access to resources such as Advanced Externship materials and Core Skills training to support therapists in EFT practice.
- Support EFT therapist certification through supervisionOffers individual and group supervision for EFT certification, including a minimum of 8 individual supervision hours and group supervision via teleconference, didactic instruction, and case consultation. Supervision is part of a structured pathway from initial training through career advancement.
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Marriage and Couples Counseling Services 3 activities
- Deliver Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) services to couples and individualsProvides Emotionally Focused Therapy to help couples and individuals identify and change negative interaction patterns, improve communication, and develop secure attachment bonds. Offers marriage counseling and couples therapy in New York City to rebuild trust, improve communication, and increase intimacy.
- Offer Weekend and virtual "Hold Me Tight" workshops for couplesOffers Weekend "Hold Me Tight" Workshops and hosts virtual "Hold Me Tight" workshops featuring demonstration dialogues and education on negative relationship cycles to improve relationship connection and communication for couples.
- Provide free initial consultations for couples seeking counselingOffers free initial consultations for couples seeking marriage counseling as an entry point to therapy services.
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Educator Training in Equity and Inclusion 1 activity
- Advance racial equity and anti-racism capacity in EFT practiceBuilds organizational and professional capacity around racial equity through anti-racism initiatives including board training, monthly book clubs, hiring consultants from RelationshipHQ, and offering scholarship discounts for EFT training to clinicians serving Black, Indigenous, and people of color clients.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Foster EFT professional community and event disseminationProvides a platform for members and non-members to disseminate EFT-related workshops, training events, and research through a community email list. Offers membership benefits including course discounts and access to a private referral network.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Host specialized seminars and advanced training events in EFTHosts quarterly seminars on specialized EFT topics, including case discussions and video from actual sessions, with hybrid access via in-person attendance in New York City and online via Zoom. Examples include seminars focused on working with Asian clients, pursuer softening, and withdrawer reengagement.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produce public education podcasts on EFT and social-emotional issuesProduces podcast episodes on EFT therapy techniques such as session structuring and identifying relationship cycles, as well as episodes addressing the social and emotional impacts of Covid-related hate and violence on Asian and Pacific Islander communities.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operate therapist directories and search tools for EFT accessOperates a "Find a Therapist" directory and provides targeted search tools to connect individuals and couples with EFT-certified therapists in New York City and beyond, including those specializing in anxiety and relationship support.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$131K
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Program service revenue$123K94%
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expenses
Total expenses$141K
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balance sheet
Total assets$203K
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Net assets$202K
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -2.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 4
- Laura Price — Director
- Matthew Rofofsky — Director
- Peggy Wu — Director
- Rachel Goldstein — Director
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- Ackerman Institute Partner — Collaborates on the delivery of Core Skills training workshops for Emotionally Focused Therapy.
- Ackerman Institute for the Family Partner — NYCEFT leadership and faculty provide trainings and teach classes at the Ackerman Institute for the Family.
- CUNY Partner — NYCEFT leadership provides teaching and supervision as voluntary faculty at CUNY.
- Carolyn McIntyre Partner — Collaborates on "Hold Me Tight" workshops and podcast episodes
- Constant Contact Partner — Uses Constant Contact to distribute community email announcements.
- Cre8ive Partner — Provides in-person venue space for NYCEFT quarterly seminars.
- Daphne Leahy-Matteo Partner — Independent licensed professional providing EFT group supervision in collaboration with NYCEFT.
- EFT-certified therapists Network — Network of certified therapists affiliated with NYCEFT who provide anxiety treatment.
- Eikenberg Academy for Social Justice Partner — Sponsored a conference that NYCEFT board attended on social justice and racism.
- Elana Katz Partner — Independent licensed professional providing EFT group supervision in collaboration with NYCEFT.
- Emily Pedowitz Partner — Independent licensed professional providing EFT group supervision in collaboration with NYCEFT.
- Eugene Mead Partner — Contributed to the formulation of EFT clinical supervision principles through his work.
- FPWA Partner — Hosts the four-day EFT externship at its facility.
- International Centre for Excellence in EFT (ICEEFT) Partner — Collaborates with ICEEFT to deliver certified EFT training and support therapist certification.
- Irina Wen Partner — Independent licensed professional providing EFT group supervision in collaboration with NYCEFT.
- Jodi Ames-Frankel Partner — Independent licensed professional providing EFT group supervision in collaboration with NYCEFT.
- Julie Kuhn Partner — Independent licensed professional providing EFT group supervision in collaboration with NYCEFT.
- Laurie Freeman Partner — Independent licensed professional providing EFT group supervision in collaboration with NYCEFT.
- Lisa Palmer-Olsen Partner — Contributed to the formulation of EFT clinical supervision principles.
- Melissa Partner — Administrative contact at the Ackerman Institute for Core Skills training registration.
- NYU School of Medicine Partner — NYCEFT leadership provides teaching and supervision as voluntary faculty at NYU School of Medicine.
- New York Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy Network — Operates as the organizational entity for a community of EFT therapists in New York and surrounding areas.
- Olga Tokareva Partner — Point of contact for registration and inquiries related to NYCEFT training programs.
- Peggy Wu Partner — Featured guest on podcast discussing Covid-related hate and violence toward Asian and Pacific Islander communities
- Regina Bordieri Partner — Collaborates on "Hold Me Tight" workshops and podcast episodes
- RelationshipHQ Partner — Provides anti-racism consultation and training to NYCEFT board and staff.
- TRIEFT Government — Partner organization through which continuing education credits are pending for NYCEFT-sponsored trainings.
- Zoya Simakhodskaya Partner — Independent licensed professional providing EFT group supervision in collaboration with NYCEFT.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Attachment-Based Framework for Treating Marital Distressmethodology: attachment-based therapyBy teaching therapists to understand and intervene in marital distress through an attachment theory lens, the organization enables clinicians to address core emotional wounds and unmet relational needs—because secure attachment is foundational to healthy relationship functioning and lasting therapeutic change.
- Culturally Adapted EFT Training for Equity and Clinical Effectivenessmethodology: culturally-adapted-therapy-trainingBy adapting EFT training to address race, culture, and systemic oppression, the organization increases the relevance and effectiveness of therapy for Black, Indigenous, and people of color—because cultural context shapes emotional expression, attachment experiences, and trust in therapeutic relationships.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy for Transforming Relationship Dynamicsmethodology: emotionally_focused_therapyBy using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the organization helps clients identify and reshape negative interaction cycles and underlying emotional patterns rooted in attachment needs, thereby improving communication, deepening relational connection, and building secure emotional bonds—rather than focusing on surface-level conflict or symptoms alone.