Known for their warmth, clarity, and authenticity, Kathryn and Jen balance scholarly expertise with a counter-shaming, down-to-earth teaching style.
Their work has inspired and equipped thousands of therapists to grow in confidence, effectiveness, and heart - making them two of the most trusted voices in the global EFT community.
"I love Kathryn's way of transparently presenting her own thought processes as she takes in what her clients are saying, and Jennifer's way of repeating very slowly the pearls Kathryn has said."
~ KAREN, EFT Café MEMBER
Kathryn Rheem, Ed.D., LMFT
Kathryn Rheem is an internationally recognized expert in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), with more than two decades of experience teaching, supervising, and practicing EFT around the world.
She served as an ICEEFT Certified Trainer for 16 years and is now a Trainer Emeritus, continuing to help shape the next generation of EFT clinicians. Kathryn is also the co-founder of The EFT Café, an innovative online learning community supporting therapists in building mastery and confidence in real-world couples work.
Kathryn has co-authored two books and 15 articles and chapters on EFT and attachment. Known for her clear, compassionate teaching style, she has trained thousands of therapists across North America and Europe. Kathryn’s clinical expertise includes trauma, withdrawer re-engagement, and the integration of EFT with emerging modalities such as ketamine-assisted couple therapy.
Previously, Kathryn served for 11 years as Director of the Washington Baltimore Center for EFT and co-created Strong Bonds, Strong Couples with Dr. Sue Johnson, a post-combat deployment program for military couples. Across her career, she has worked at the intersection of research, clinical practice, and training.
Kathryn’s mission is to help therapists grow their skills with confidence, clarity, and heart—while never losing sight of the deep humanity at the core of EFT. Her teaching reflects a deep belief that EFT not only transforms relationships, but also reshapes how therapists understand themselves, their clients, and the healing power of love.
A few highlights
★★★★★
Co-authored the second edition of the essential Becoming an EFT Therapist Workbook and an An Emotionally Focused Workbook for Relationship Loss.
Presented at Psychotherapy Networker Symposium, AAMFT Annual Conference, and EFT Summit.
Voted Top Couple Therapist in Washington D.C. by The Washingtonian magazine.
Completed the first analysis of the vital change process of Withdrawer Re-engagement for her doctoral dissertation.
Jennifer Olden, LMFT
Jennifer Olden is an ICEEFT Certified EFT Supervisor. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Jennifer is known for her clarity, warmth, and ability to demystify EFT for therapists in the trenches. She has taught EFT in the U.S. and Europe, co-created the award-winning EFT Lab training series, and co-founded the Sacramento-Davis EFT Center.
As a supervisor and teacher, she brings an encouraging approach that helps EFT therapists grow in both confidence and skill.
A few highlights
★★★★★
Authored Marathon in the Fog, a book about supporting a parent with dementia in life and death.
Won ICEEFT’s Innovation Award in 2014 for co-creating the EFT Lab.
Presented EFT workshops in Sacramento, Los Angeles, and London.
Achieves dinner for her family of five on a daily basis.
Our Manifesto
Emotionally Focused Therapy is the best and most effective model for couples therapy.
We believe in the power of diversity and that our strength is born out of how we manage differences. We are dedicated to inviting and welcoming more people to the table, always.
We believe that people are good, despite all the evidence to the contrary. We look for the positive intention in ourselves, in each other, and in our students.
We believe the healthier we are as a team, the better our students are served. We work to be healthy interpersonally and intra-psychically.
We believe in optimism, hope, and giving people the benefit of the doubt.
We believe that the only way out of the pain is through the pain.
We work to be effectively dependent on each other. We strive to be courageous enough to need each other.
We are imperfect. We admit our mistakes with humility and sincerity and strive to make amends.
We consciously focus on gratitude.
We believe in taking thoughtful risks.
We put more energy and money into the quality of the product, rather than the selling of the product. This means that we read up on the latest developments in our field, receive consultation, and focus on continuing to make our trainings relevant and accessible.
