Transform Your Relationship with Emotionally Focused Therapy

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is one of the most research-supported approaches to couples counseling, helping partners understand their emotional patterns and rebuild secure connections. This intake form is designed for therapists and counseling practices offering EFT to assess couples' attachment styles, introduce core EFT concepts, and prepare both partners for the vulnerability work ahead.

Why This Form Works for Therapists and Couples

For therapists and mental health professionals practicing EFT, gathering comprehensive information before the first session creates a smoother onboarding experience. This template combines attachment theory assessment with practical logistics—from insurance details to scheduling preferences—so you can understand each couple's unique dynamic before they walk through your door.

The form introduces foundational EFT concepts like the "negative cycle" and the "tango metaphor" in accessible language, priming couples to engage more deeply from session one. By addressing vulnerability readiness and commitment levels upfront, you'll identify potential barriers early and tailor your approach accordingly.

Built for Healthcare Practices Using Paperform

With Paperform's appointment scheduling fields, couples can select from your available times without the back-and-forth of email coordination. The conditional logic adapts questions based on relationship status, therapy history, and presenting concerns, creating a personalized intake experience that feels supportive rather than administrative.

Connect this form to your practice management software or CRM through Paperform's integrations, and use Papersign to seamlessly collect consent forms and therapy agreements with secure eSignatures—no printing or scanning required. For practices managing multiple therapists or locations, Paperform's Agency+ plan makes it easy to replicate and customize forms across your team.

Streamline Follow-Up with Stepper

After intake, use Stepper to automate your follow-up workflow: send welcome emails with pre-session preparation materials, create client records in your EHR, notify your billing team, and trigger reminder sequences—all without manual data entry. This lets you focus on the therapeutic relationship while Paperform and Stepper handle the operational details.

Whether you're a solo practitioner building your EFT practice or a group practice serving couples in crisis, this template helps you gather meaningful clinical information while demonstrating the warmth and professionalism that couples need when taking the courageous step toward therapy.