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Hellen Cappo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (#5314) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#1189) in the state of Louisiana. She is dedicated to the practice of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the gold standard for couples therapy . EFT is a short-term approach proven to reduce distress in intimate relationships and create more secure attachment bonds. 70-75% of couples report a decrease in marital distress and 90% of couples continue to report significant improvement two years after the completion of services. Through specialized and in-depth additional training, Hellen became certified in EFT in 2017 in order to most effectively bring this approach to her clients so they can better connect with themselves, partners, and families. The EFT model is centered around the emotional experiences that shape attachment/bonding interactions within ourselves and with others that influence patterns of interactions in our relationships. These patterns can facilitate deep, meaningful connection or be the sources of conflict, mistrust, and disconnection within our relationships. Hellen has completed additional, specialized training in using the EFT model with the work of individuals and families as well as in the experience of trauma, addiction, and affair recovery.
ABOUT HELLEN
For over a decade, Hellen has provided clinical services to individuals, families, and couples throughout the New Orleans area. Hellen has extensive training and experience treating eating disorders: anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. For eight years, she worked in an inpatient treatment setting exclusively treating eating disorders from an individual, family systems perspective and in a group format. During this time, she gave numerous presentations on topics associated with the diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment interventions for eating disorders. Having presented at workshops, training sessions, and conferences on the local, state, and regional level, Hellen is dedicated to continuing education practices. In 2016 she began her training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and became certified in 2017. Playing an active role in the Louisiana EFT community, Hellen has lead the coordination of EFT based workshops and advanced trainings since 2017. She has also present on EFT related topics at conferences throughout the state. In 2019 Hellen joined forces with members of the Louisiana Emotionally Focused Therapy steering committee to help officially create the Louisiana Community for Emotionally Focused Therapy, a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to the training, supervision, and clinical community development of the EFT model in her home state. She served on the Board of Directors from 2019-2023 and continues to moderates the monthly New Orleans peer consultation group (louisianaeft.org). She is currently completing additional training to be certified as and Emotionally Focused Therapy Supervisor to continue to train the next wave of couples therapists in the EFT model. Hellen has operated her full-time private practice since 2018. She spends her down time playing tennis, teaching Barre classes and creating memories with her husband of 15 years and two kids.
Additional Trainings:
Bringing Baby Home Educator, The Gottman Institute. (www.gottman.com)
Advanced training in Perinatal Mood Disorders through Postpartum Support International (www.postpartum.net)