Marriage & Family Therapy Practice – Couple Therapy That Works
Couple Therapy That Works is a practice serving the Asheville, North Carolina and Boston, Massachusetts areas, with a specialization exclusively in couples and family work. The practice is operated by Paula Zerfoss, and its primary therapeutic framework is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an approach the site describes as rooted in attachment theory and supported by clinical research on relationship bonding and repair.
The range of concerns the practice addresses includes communication breakdowns the site refers to as “The Cycle,” affair recovery, loss of emotional or physical connection, family transitions, co-parenting challenges following separation, relationship violence, and decisions around long-term commitment. Pre-commitment and premarital counseling are also offered for partners at earlier stages of their relationship who want to strengthen their foundation before making lasting commitments.
Services offered include couples therapy, family therapy, LGBTQ couples counseling, and online therapy. The practice provides both in-person appointments at the Asheville location and telehealth sessions for clients who need or prefer remote access. The site states the practice welcomes individuals of every race, culture, and relationship configuration, and frames EFT as applicable at any relationship stage, from newer partnerships to marriages under significant long-term strain.
A compatibility quiz is available on the website to help prospective clients assess whether EFT and this particular practice may be a suitable fit for their situation. Educational resources explaining how EFT works and client testimonials are also published on the site. Contact is available by phone or text at 617-981-3002 or by email at pzerfoss@msn.com. Insurance acceptance and self-pay fee information are not published on the site. The year the practice was established is not listed.
The practice’s stated orientation centers on helping couples identify recurring destructive interaction patterns, rebuild emotional safety, and reconnect with one another through structured, attachment-focused therapeutic work.