Matthew Teague (he/him)

I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help couples in conflict reconnect emotionally and build trust. By identifying negative interaction patterns and underlying fears, I guide partners to express vulnerable feelings and needs safely. This fosters deeper understanding, emotional bonding, and secure attachment, helping couples navigate difficult issues and create lasting, loving connections.

I use S.A.F.E. EMDR to help clients process trauma stored in both the mind and body. This approach combines traditional EMDR with somatic awareness and attachment healing, allowing clients to release deep emotional tension safely. By addressing how trauma affects the nervous system and relationships, I support clients in developing regulation skills, building secure connections, and fostering lasting healing and resilience.

I use IFS to help clients identify and compassionately connect with their inner “parts” — emotions and behaviors that protect them. Together, we uncover the vulnerable feelings these parts shield and strengthen the client’s core Self to lead healing. This approach fosters self-awareness, reduces reactive patterns, and promotes lasting internal harmony, empowering clients to create meaningful change in their lives.

I help couples navigate relationship challenges using EFT to foster emotional connection and repair trust. With individuals, I draw on my training as an MFT and use IFS, somatic EMDR, and attachment-based approaches to explore patterns, heal wounds, and build self-awareness. My goal is to support both individuals and couples in creating healthier, more fulfilling relationships grounded in empathy and understanding.

I help clients with anxiety by using IFS to explore and understand the protective parts driving anxious feelings, fostering self-compassion and inner calm. When appropriate, I integrate Somatic & Attachment-Focused EMDR (S.A.F.E.) to help clients process underlying memories and release stored tension from the body. This combined approach empowers clients to move beyond reactive patterns, feel more grounded, and build a sense of safety, resilience, and confidence in themselves.

I support clients in recovery by using IFS to explore the parts of them that turn to addictive behaviors for relief or protection. Together, we build self-compassion and address underlying wounds driving the cycle. When helpful, I integrate S.A.F.E. EMDR to heal trauma and reduce triggers. My approach honors each client’s unique recovery journey, fostering deeper self-understanding, resilience, and lasting change.

I help couples navigate relationship challenges using EFT to foster emotional connection and repair trust. With individuals, I draw on my training as an MFT and use IFS, somatic EMDR, and attachment-based approaches to explore patterns, heal wounds, and build self-awareness. My goal is to support both individuals and couples in creating healthier, more fulfilling relationships grounded in empathy and understanding.

I help couples navigate relationship challenges using EFT to foster emotional connection and repair trust. With individuals, I draw on my training as an MFT and use IFS, somatic EMDR, and attachment-based approaches to explore patterns, heal wounds, and build self-awareness. My goal is to support both individuals and couples in creating healthier, more fulfilling relationships grounded in empathy and understanding.