DCEFT was founded by Lia Jones, LMFT, Bev Tuel, Ph.D., and Priscilla Zynda, Ph.D. This small group were among the first Denver area therapists practicing Emotionally Focused Therapy. They began meeting informally as a way to support one another in their practice and learning of EFT. As interest in EFT grew among other professionals, the group expanded in a grassroots manner, eventually becoming the Denver Community for Emotionally Focused Therapists.