Our Belief
Founded by Dr. Everette Coffman, Ph.D., LMFT, LMHC, and Dr. Thomas Moore, Ph.D., MBA, Priority One Coaching, Counseling, & Consulting (POCCC) is built on the revolutionary concept of bridging academic research with real-world practice in the fields of mental health, substance abuse recovery, and relationship counseling. We aim to apply cutting-edge psychological research, neuroscience, and clinical expertise to help individuals and families create lasting change, healthier relationships, and emotional well-being.
Research has consistently shown a strong link—an overwhelming 80% correlation—between mental health struggles (including substance use disorders) and insecure attachment styles. Attachment theory, pioneered by Dr. John Bowlby and expanded upon by Dr. Sue Johnson, highlights that our ability to form and maintain secure emotional bonds is fundamental to our psychological well-being. When attachment security is disrupted, individuals often experience chronic stress, anxiety, depression, relational struggles, and increased vulnerability to addiction.
At POCCC, we specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidence-based, research-supported approach developed by Dr. Sue Johnson that has been proven to enhance emotional bonds, repair relational injuries, and promote lasting psychological healing. Over 70% of couples who undergo EFT move from distress to recovery, and nearly 90% experience significant improvements in their relationships. This approach is not only practical in couples therapy but has also shown remarkable results in individual and family therapy, particularly in addressing trauma, substance use recovery, and attachment repair.
As an attachment-based program, POCCC helps individuals learn how to build and sustain healthy, secure relationships. Our approach is grounded in the understanding that healing happens through connection. When individuals learn to identify safe, supportive relationships and detach from harmful ones, they reshape their attachment styles and develop a newfound sense of emotional security. Research indicates that individuals who reconnect with safe and supportive relationships during recovery have higher rates of long-term sobriety, improved cognitive function, stronger interpersonal relationships, and better mental health outcomes.
With over 20 years of combined experience in mental health, relationship therapy, and addiction recovery, Dr. Coffman and Dr. Moore have seen firsthand how the power of secure attachment and emotional safety can reshape lives. We aim to help clients remove the emotional barriers that prevent connection, creating a safe foundation from which they can thrive.
At POCCC, we believe in the science of connection. Dr. Sue Johnson’s research has shown that humans are hardwired for attachment and that when we establish secure bonds, our brains and nervous systems function more optimally. By providing a structured, emotionally safe environment, we empower our clients to experience a deep sense of emotional security, allowing them to rewrite old patterns, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and cultivate meaningful, lasting relationships.
Through one-on-one coaching, therapy, and relational counseling, POCCC is committed to helping individuals break free from destructive cycles and build a life of emotional security, resilience, and fulfillment. When individuals learn to form and maintain secure, trusting relationships, they experience greater mental clarity, increased self-worth, and a sense of stability that supports long-term success in all aspects of life.
If you’re ready to transform relationships, improve emotional well-being, and break free from past patterns, POCCC is here to help. Let us guide you toward a future filled with secure connections, emotional healing, and lasting change.
To learn more or schedule a consultation, contact us today.