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Dr. Rachael A. Olufowote, LMFT
christian |Attachment Scholar | MFT Educator | wife | mother
Welcome! Here you will find evidence-based resources for yourself, your marriage, and family, including recommended books and programs. This site also hosts a blog with timely articles connecting the latest research with practical ways to help you and your loved ones.
Emotionally Focused Therapy for
Interracial Couples & Families
I am not currently accepting new clients at this time and my waitlist is full. To find an alternative therapist trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy, click the link below.
In partnership with MixedMessages Consulting, LLC, I offer specialized therapy and coaching services to interracial couples and families looking for help in creating a third culture and establishing unity and peace at home. I offer HIPAA-compliant, virtual counseling and coaching using Emotionally Focused Therapy for interracial couples and families. As an Advanced EFT Therapist, formally trained by the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT), I help interracial couples and families attune to one another, regain their emotional balance, and connect more deeply and authentically!
Resources for Couples
Looking for resources for your relationship? Click “Learn More” to check out my recommendations!
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Blog
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Featured Research
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Ever wonder how attachment security changes over time for secure couples?
Read my recent article published in January 2025 to understand more about how attachment trajectories change for relatively secure couples. This study especially looks at couples who have never been to therapy versus those who have! The study was published with open access, so it is always free to you.
Recent Research Shows Christian Couples Raising Autistic Children Demonstrate Resilience in Unique Ways
Read my latest article from May 2025 to see the experiences of some Christian couples raising autistic children and how they demonstrate resilience. This study also offers insight into how therapists and the Christian community can better support these families. The study was published open access, so it is always free to you!
Award-Winning Attachment Researcher
Dr. Olufowote and her colleagues were recently named 2020 recipients of the Outstanding Research Publication Award from the AAMFT Research and Education Foundation for her research on how people earn attachment security.
Watch the Video Abstract Here!
