Sue Johnson,

Sue Johnson, EdD, is the primary developer of emotionally focused therapy (EFT), which has demonstrated its effectiveness in more than 35 years of peer-reviewed clinical research. Her best-selling book Hold Me Tight (2008) now has a companion workbook and has been developed into a relationship education program available in numerous languages. This program has also been adapted for specific groups such as families with teens and couples facing cardiac disease. Founding director of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT), she trains counselors in EFT worldwide and provides guidance to over 90 affiliated centers.