Eli Schaugh, MFTC, CHt, MNLP

"Most couples don’t fall apart because they stop loving each other. They drift apart because they stop feeling safe with each other. In my work as a therapist, this is the most common and heartbreaking issue I see: two people who deeply care, but are caught in a cycle of miscommunication, disconnection, and emotional distance. One partner shuts down. The other becomes critical. Both are hurting. The harder they try to reach each other, the more misunderstood they feel. This cycle can become even more intense when a couple is facing something life-altering like a cancer diagnosis. Suddenly, everything changes, and even the smallest conflict can feel like the end of the world.

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When cancer enters the relationship, emotions run high and roles shift quickly. One person may become a caregiver while managing their own fear and grief. The other may feel like a burden or become emotionally withdrawn. Instead of moving closer, many couples find themselves isolated in a paradox of feeling alone together. The pain of this disconnection can be terrifyingly heavy.

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That’s where I come in.

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I’m Eli Schaugh, and I specialize in helping couples and individuals reconnect during the most difficult chapters of their lives. As an Emotionally Focused Therapist, Master Practitioner of NLP, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Practitioner of Emotional Freedom Techniques (tapping), I bring a blend of evidence-based therapy, mind-body tools, and deep compassion to every session. In other words, I am a communication expert who can help you reconnect with yourself and others more effectively so you can feel safe when you need it most.

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At the core of my work is the belief that emotional safety is the foundation of a resilient relationship. Using the science-backed model of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I help couples uncover the patterns that keep them stuck and guide them toward new patterns of connection. You’ll learn how to speak each other’s emotional language, respond to each other’s needs, and rebuild trust even in the face of fear, illness, and uncertainty.

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For individuals, whether you're the patient or the caregiver, I offer a supportive space to process the emotional complexity of your journey. Through a combination of talk therapy, mind-body techniques, and clinical hypnosis, I help clients reduce anxiety, find clarity, and reconnect with their internal sense of strength and purpose.

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Therapy with me is not about “fixing” you or your relationship. It’s about helping you feel seen, heard, and understood so you can create the kind of connection that heals from the inside out. If you’re ready to move beyond survival mode and start building a relationship rooted in safety, connection, and emotional intimacy, even in the midst of crisis, I’m here to help."