Evie Shafner, LMFT
Do you remember the beginning of your relationship - when you felt truly heard, truly loved, like this person understood you completely? That feeling isn't gone. It's often just one communication skill away from coming back.
I'm Evie Shafner, and for more than four decades I've worked with couples and individuals to help them reconnect and communicate more effectively. I specialize in Imago Relationship Therapy, an approach developed by Harville Hendrix, PhD that explains why almost every couple loses that sense of closeness, at least some of the time, and teaches a structured way of talking that restores it quickly. Instead of defensiveness, empathy. Instead of distance, safety.
My dedication to helping couples rediscover their spark is what's brought me to write for publications like Bustle, Brides, Real Simple, Redbook, YourTango, and Men's Health - sharing what I've learned along the way. I was also one of the founders of the Los Angeles Women's Therapy Center, where I worked for over 20 years.
My work is helping you and your partner find your way back to that understanding, and build a relationship that feels like home again.
Your path back
to yourself
At the core of my approach is a simple belief: the essence of who you are can never be harmed.
No matter what's happened to you, with the right support, you can take the helm of your own life, learn to care for yourself, and move toward the peace and happiness you're looking for.
Get in Touch
If you're ready to feel more connected to your partner and create the kind of relationship you both long for, I'd love to help. Reach out and let's see how we can begin this journey together.