Business Details
Expert Relationship Counseling in Palm City, FL
Better Together Counseling was founded to provide effective relationship counseling that strengthens and enhances critical connections. Our founder, Elisa Horton, holds advanced certifications in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and has dedicated over a decade to mastering evidence-based approaches for couples and families. We specialize in helping motivated clients break cycles of conflict, disconnection, and anxiety through personalized therapy sessions grounded in attachment theory and emotional regulation techniques. Our services include weekly sessions for couples and families, intensive workshops, and specialized programs like Emotional Education 101.With a focus on experiential learning and practical skill-building, we empower clients to create lasting emotional safety and intimacy in their relationships. Our practice operates on the principle that meaningful change requires active client participation both inside and outside therapy sessions, and we maintain rigorous professional standards through ongoing supervision and peer consultation.
Services
Couples Counseling
Family Counseling
Workshops
Relationship Therapy
Emotional Education
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years of specialized expertise in Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Our founder holds advanced certifications from Dr. Sue Johnson's EFT training programs
- We provide personalized 75-90 minute sessions for deeper therapeutic engagement
- Our practice maintains rigorous professional standards through ongoing supervision
- We offer specialized workshops like Emotional Education 101 and Building Lasting Connections
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)
Services
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps couples and families identify and transform negative interaction patterns. Based on Dr. Sue Johnson's research, this evidence-based approach creates emotional safety and fosters secure attachments. Our therapists guide clients through structured sessions to develop healthier communication and deeper connection.
Building Lasting Connections
This program strengthens relationships through structured workshops based on EFT principles. Designed for pre-marital couples through long-term partners, it teaches practical skills for maintaining connection. Sessions combine educational content with experiential exercises to build relationship resilience and communication effectiveness.
Emotional Education 101
This experiential workshop teaches emotional regulation skills using the Change Triangle framework. Participants learn to identify and process core emotions, transform shame, and maintain open-hearted states. The program helps individuals and couples develop better emotional awareness and healthier coping mechanisms for relationship stress.
Family Counseling
Specialized therapy for family systems addresses intergenerational patterns and improves communication. Our approach focuses on strengthening attachments and resolving conflicts through weekly sessions. We help families develop healthier interaction cycles and build emotional safety across generations.
Workshops and Seminars
We offer periodic workshops on relationship enhancement topics including Hold Me Tight and EFT intensives. These programs provide immersive learning experiences for couples and individuals seeking to improve relationship skills. Workshops combine educational content with guided practice sessions for practical application.
People
Elisa Horton
Founder & Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 15+ years of EFT expertise. Certified in multiple relationship therapy modalities, including Gottman Method and EFFT. Completed advanced training with Dr. Sue Johnson and maintains ongoing supervision for EFT certification.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, families, and individuals, plus relationship workshops and Emotional Education 101 programs.
Do you accept insurance?
No, we operate as a private pay practice to maintain treatment flexibility and avoid insurance-imposed limitations on session length and focus.
Are evening appointments available?
Yes, we offer evening sessions Tuesday through Friday to accommodate working clients' schedules.
What are your session lengths?
Standard sessions are 75-90 minutes, with longer intensive sessions available by arrangement for couples or families needing focused treatment.
Do you offer emergency services?
No, we recommend contacting your nearest emergency room or calling 911 for urgent mental health crises.
What relationship issues do you address?
We help with communication problems, emotional disconnection, pre-marital preparation, and post-conflict repair, but cannot work with active domestic violence or substance abuse cases.
