
Esra Nihan Bridge, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | Clinical Supervisor
My Clinical Approach
Relationships can be one of the greatest sources of joy, connection, and fulfillment in our lives. When challenges arise, however, they can affect every aspect of our well-being. Whether you are struggling with communication difficulties, recurring conflict, emotional disconnection, betrayal, or the impact of past experiences, therapy can help you build healthier, more meaningful relationships.
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As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my approach is systemic, attachment-based and integrative, drawing from evidence-based modalities including Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Relational Life Therapy (RLT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I also offer Brainspotting, highly effective therapy modality to help clients process trauma, reduce emotional distress, and foster healing.
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I am a professional member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Association for Contextual Behavioral Science. I am committed to ongoing professional development and staying current with research and best practices in the field of relationship therapy. I also offer clinical supervision to pre-licensed therapists.
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Together, we will explore the patterns shaping your relationships, gain insight into how past experiences may be influencing the present, and develop practical tools to improve communication, manage emotions, and navigate challenges more effectively.
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My passion is helping people build stronger, healthier relationships and create deeper connections with themselves and others. I would be honored to support you on your journey toward healing, growth, and lasting change.
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I offer therapy in both English and Turkish and welcome clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Professional Licensure
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia. Â
Academic Degrees
Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University
Master's Degree (M.A.) in Istanbul University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Istanbul UniversityÂ
Professional Training
NYCEFT: Externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)
Relational Life Institute: Relational Life Therapy (RLT) Model Level 1 & 2 Training, Grandiosity, and InfidelityÂ
Dr. Sue Johnson: Emotionally Focused Therapy: Attachment Science in Practice
The Gottman Institute: Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Level 1 & 2 Training
Dr. Leslie Greenberg: Emotional Healing: Unlock the Power of Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT): Fundamentals of Supervision
Dr. Karly Mc Bride: Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers
Pacific Trauma Institute: Brainspotting Training
Dr. Arielle Schwartz: Complex PTSD Clinical Workshop
Dr. Russ Harris: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) & ACT for Trauma
Beck Institute: Essentials for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), CBT for Anxiety & CBT for Depression
Publications
Bridge, E. N. (2019). Emotionally focused couples therapy: A couples struggle with infidelity. International Journal of Afro-Eurasian Research, 4(8), 155–166.
Bridge, E. N. (2019). Review of a Case Study in light of Bowen theory: Differentiation of self. Life Skills Journal of Psychology, 3(5), 65–72.
Bridge, E. N. (2020). Four horsemen in relationships [İlişkilerde mahşerin dört atlısı]. Akademikürsü, 7, 66–68.
Bridge, E.N., Oral, G., & Tunaboylu İkiz, T. (2018). The concept of skin ego and the investigation of the skin ego structuring in drugusers administering the Rorschach inkblot test. Turkish Studies, 13(26), 207-216.
Bridge E.N., & Duman, N. (2019). Partner violence in Muslim marriages: Tips for therapists in the US. Spiritual Psychology and Counseling, 4, 57-66.
Bridge, E.N., & Duman, N. (2020). Transformation of childhood traumatic experiences to violence. Life Skills Journal of Psychology, 4(7), 1-7.