Crystal Gerlach Psychotherapy and Clinical Social Work

09/16/2026

What is EFT for couples? Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps partners rebuild secure attachment and strengthen emotional bonds — even after repeated conflict. In this short read, Crystal Gerlach explains the core ideas, how EFT works in sessions, and who can benefit. Read more: https://wix.to/OOcwrjG

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is a type of short-term treatment used to improve attachment and bonding in adult relationships. Sue Johnson and Les Greenberg developed EFT in the 1980s. More currently, the therapy focuses on Sue Johnson's expansion of EFT. EFT has also been adapted for families a...

09/16/2026

Treatment for infertility ended and you're left with grief, uncertainty, and questions about what’s next. In my new blog post I explore how to acknowledge loss, honour hopes that didn’t come to be, and consider different paths to parenthood — from adoption and foster parenting to donor-assisted options and building a life beyond parenting. Read more and find compassionate guidance: https://wix.to/g7UWzhe

For many people experiencing infertility, there comes a point when treatment options have been exhausted. The appointments, procedures, medications, waiting, hoping and uncertainty may finally come to an end.But reaching the end of treatment does not necessarily mean reaching the end of the grief.Th...

09/16/2026

New on the blog: Creating Safe and Attached Relationships — a practical guide for anyone starting new friendships or romantic relationships, moving to university, or beginning a new job. Learn small, actionable steps to build security, set healthy boundaries, and communicate so you feel seen and supported. Read more: https://wix.to/TJ45P83

Relationships can be exciting, confusing, comforting, and sometimes painful—especially when you are still figuring out who you are and what you need from other people. Whether it is a friendship, romantic relationship, relationship with a parent, or a new relationship at university or work, one of...

06/11/2026

Hi Everyone; My downtown Oakville office is available weekday (Tuesday) evenings or Saturday/Sunday weekly for 4-hour block, or Sunday full days. Office includes wifi, coffee, tea, the office is close to shops and on lakeshore, 5 min walk to the lake. Free parking for you and clients after 4 pm (weekdays & free on weekends). 5th floor accessible office with on site elevator. Please contact for rates and additional info at [email protected] or DM for rates.