I'm Dr. Lisa Palmer-Olsen, MFT, and I train the world's best EFT providers.

I help therapists and clinicians learn how to help families and couples overcome trauma and betrayals using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).

Meet Dr. Lisa Palmer-Olsen, MFT

For 27 years, she’s used Emotionally Focused Therapy to help couples and families feel safer and more connected. As an ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer and Supervisor, Lisa also guides therapists in applying these attachment-focused approaches to their own work. Training with her means learning how to help families support one another’s emotional needs, reduce distress, and grow closer—ultimately leading everyone toward healthier, more supportive bonds.
Every therapist needs to learn the skills to create safety and navigate betrayal trauma with couples and families.

I can teach you how.

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Trainings and Groups

Check out one of Dr. Lisa Palmer-Olsen, MFT's upcoming trainings, groups, and workshops.

  • EFT Triage Conference 2026

    The premier high-stakes EFT conference in Las Vegas exploring advanced Emotionally Focused Therapy applications for managing betrayals, attachment injuries, and high-distress couple dynamics. Join expert clinicians and trainers for workshops, demonstrations, and clinical insights to deepen your EFT practice.

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  • 3-Day Seattle Externship

    A foundational externship in Emotionally Focused Therapy providing hands-on learning of EFT principles and interventions. This course equips clinicians with essential skills to build secure, resilient therapeutic relationships.

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  • Virtual/San Diego Core Skills with Dr. Sam Jinich & Natalia Gilabert

    A comprehensive Core Skills series blending live demos, experiential practice, and didactic training to enhance your attachment-based EFT competencies, offered in both English and Spanish throughout 2026.

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  • 2-Day Broken Bonds Washington DC

    An immersive workshop in using the stages and steps of EFT to guide therapists through betrayal recovery and the clinical process of restoring trust and connection with couples.

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  • SD Beginner EFT Supervision Group with Natalia Gilabert

    A supportive supervision group for early-career EFT therapists led by Natalia Gilabert with guidance from Lisa Palmer-Olsen and Sam Jinich, offering case consultation and community learning to strengthen your EFCT clinical confidence.

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  • New Beginner EFT Supervision Group

    A foundational supervision group helping clinicians refine EFCT practice, engage in case consultation, and grow within a supportive peer community while strengthening core EFT interventions.

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  • SD Beginner Supervision Group – Devon DuBois

    A beginner-level supervision group focused on building foundational Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy skills in a collaborative setting. Participants receive peer support, case consultation, and guided clinical growth.

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  • 2025/2026 Colorado Core Skills

    EFT training in Colorado, aimed at refining therapists’ techniques to effectively navigate complex emotional dynamics in clients.

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  • 2025 EFT Triage Consultation Group

    EFT Triage monthly consultation group is focused on handling the most challenging relationship betrayal dynamics with Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy. This group will review recorded clinical material as well as facilitate live consultation sessions with team feedback.

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  • 2025-2026 Supervisors Collaborative

    A free quarterly online gathering for EFT Supervisors and Supervisors-in-Training designed to connect, support, and invigorate clinical supervision practice. Each session focuses on a specific topic with expert facilitation and group discussion, fostering relational support, shared learning, and ongoing professional development for supervisors and future supervisors.

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  • 2022-2025 EFFT Online Consultation

    An ongoing live and recorded online consultation group focused on applying Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) in clinical practice. Participants review EFFT family therapy clips and bring their own cases for discussion. Each session provides practical consultation and can count toward EFT supervision/consultation hours required for certification.

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  • 2025 EFT Supervision of Supervision

    An ongoing online consultation group for therapists working toward EFT Supervisor certification. This group builds confidence in the EFT Supervision Model through live review of EFCT couple clips, focused feedback, and applied supervision practice. Participation supports certification requirements, with 10 sessions fulfilling the 6-hour EFT Supervision course requirement.

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  • 6 Hour EFT Supervision Course

    A self-paced online training providing the required 6 hours of instruction for EFT Supervisor Certification or renewal. Based on the updated EFT Supervision Model by experienced EFT trainers, this course strengthens supervision skills, deepens understanding of EFT supervision principles, and supports clinicians becoming effective EFT supervisors. Complete the course and questionnaire to receive your certificate of completion.

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Visit trainings.drlisapalmerolsen.com to see all upcoming trainings, groups, and workshops with Dr. Lisa Palmer-Olsen, MFT.
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