

What we’re about
"Return to Connect" is a community reminding us to Return to our most resourced selves, in order to fully Connect with each other and our goals.
Ly-Lan Lofgren, LCSW, therapist, coach, and speaker leads these circles to help people practice effective tools to reach their goals.
Our Free Monday groups are 15 minutes of positive, supportive EMDR and EFT Tapping led by LCSW Therapist, Ly-Lan Lofgren. and then socializing and Q&A, is available after the practice. We have up to 80 members practicing together, live, internationally. It's a powerful group experience, and only takes 15 minutes.
Our free Accountability Buddy hours to accomplish our to-do list tasks, with support and encouragement. This Body Doubling time helps us to stay focus and use more of our resources to overcome task paralysis with community support.
Our free Sex Therapy Q&A allows you time to ask your sex and sexuality questions and get specific answers from Ly-Lan, LCSW, Sex Therapist since 2007.
Paid small groups and workshops have specific topics and evidence-based effective tools including Self-Hypnosis, EMDR, EFT, etc.
Ly-Lan Lofgren faciliates each group, and co-hosts may be invited for some groups.
We also have an optional WhatsApp Group for daily support.
For a free introduction, or to schedule individual therapy or coaching with Ly-Lan:
www.LofgrenTherapy.com
Please do not email or text personal history. By facilitating online informational groups, Ly-Lan does not agree to provide psychotherapy services for any member. If you are interested in individual sessions, please contact Ly-Lan and wait for a response and initial introduction before sharing personal history.
Upcoming events
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EFT & EMDR for Nervous System Reset
·OnlineOnline"Your own self-realization is the greatest service you can render the world," -Ramana Maharshi
Group: Return To Connect
Event: Nervous System Reset, Guided Stress Relief
EMDR & EFT Tapping, 15 minute group
Scheduled: Mondays 11am PST
Welcome
Please read this, to help with your expectations for the 15 minute free practice group.
Ly-Lan Lofgren, LCSW, will lead you through EMDR and EFT tapping practices to help you return to your most resourced self in order to connect with your goals and other people. This is a welcoming, positive, supportive group; we do not focus on trauma or disturbing material.
This group begins with practice, instead of introductions or explanations, inviting both curious newcomers and seasoned returning "tappers" to simply practice EMDR and EFT. We are coregulating as we build our healthy habit routines. Practice time is only 15 minutes, so we start on time and move through rounds of tapping. After the practice, we stay to socialize.
Please sign on early.
10:55am PST: Yosemite HD, a video studied by UCSF shown to increase happiness
11:00am promptly, Ly-Lan Lofgren, LCSW, will guide you through a few rounds of POSITIVE Focus using an EMDR tool of tapping. This is a brief example https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRpdsdCCT9a/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
And then EFT Tapping.
We will use these tools with only positive thoughts and experiences. We do not use these tools in this brief group setting to address any disturbing material. Healing from trauma is a valuable journey, and not directly addressed in this 15 minute group. This group is just one tool which focuses on rewiring our brains for safety, security and self-nurturing; we do not focus on trauma in this setting.
11:15, Q&A and time to socialize, friendships develop in this space
We also have a WhatsApp group for support & reminders.
The zoom link will be visible after you RSVP.
Please RSVP for each event in the series, for updates and cancellations.
Other events: Free monthly Tuesday Sex Therapy Q&A
Agreements:
By joining the zoom session, you agree:
1️⃣ No recording of any kind.
2️⃣ Respect only. No advice, criticism, or suggestions. We practice gratitude and kindness.
3️⃣ No communication for sales, sex, or unsolicited help. Please keep this safe for peer support.
Any violation will be reported immediately—no exceptions.
Thank you for honoring this space to connect.
Everyone is welcome with these group agreements.
This is not therapy - participate only within your limits.
If you are uncomfortable during the group, this is likely not a good fit for your needs and preferences.
FAQ:
*What are EMDR and EFT?
In this brief practice, we are only using one small tool from each of these dynamic therapy modalities.
Please review these videos for information on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAclBdj20ZU
https://flashtechnique.com/wp/
*Is this just an info-mercial for a paid course?
Nope. We are real, live, people who practice EMDR and EFT Tools to help ourselves, and we open this practice up to anyone interested. We begin practicing promplty at 11:00. An important part of the community is to not promote or sell - this helps us focus on just practicing tools that are helpful, coregulating with each other and being present and authentic. Many tools, interventions, and groups are helpful, this one happens to focus on EMDR and EFT practices.
*Who is Ly-Lan?
https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/862226
Ly-Lan has been a hypnosis, EMDR and EFT Licensed Therapist, Coach and Speaker since 2007, helping people achieve their goals, living life more freely. Ly-Lan's specialities include sex therapy, mindfulness, and trauma.
* Does Ly-Lan accept Insurance as a therapist?
~No. (most frequently asked question)
By facilitating this group, Ly-Lan is not agreeing to provide you with services. Please do not share your personal details with Ly-Lan in a message. If you are interested in individual therapy or coaching, please first reach out and wait for a response, before sharing your personal history.
*How can I best support this community?
~Thanks for showing up in any capacity. You have done enough.
~Leaving typed feedback about your experience or response to the group or your daily tapping practice, is so helpful. These can be left with Meetup, Google, Yelp, FB, or LinkedIn
"If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be." Maya Angelou20 attendees
EFT & EMDR for Nervous System Reset
·OnlineOnline"Your own self-realization is the greatest service you can render the world," -Ramana Maharshi
Group: Return To Connect
Event: Nervous System Reset, Guided Stress Relief
EMDR & EFT Tapping, 15 minute group
Scheduled: Mondays 11am PST
Welcome
Please read this, to help with your expectations for the 15 minute free practice group.
Ly-Lan Lofgren, LCSW, will lead you through EMDR and EFT tapping practices to help you return to your most resourced self in order to connect with your goals and other people. This is a welcoming, positive, supportive group; we do not focus on trauma or disturbing material.
This group begins with practice, instead of introductions or explanations, inviting both curious newcomers and seasoned returning "tappers" to simply practice EMDR and EFT. We are coregulating as we build our healthy habit routines. Practice time is only 15 minutes, so we start on time and move through rounds of tapping. After the practice, we stay to socialize.
Please sign on early.
10:55am PST: Yosemite HD, a video studied by UCSF shown to increase happiness
11:00am promptly, Ly-Lan Lofgren, LCSW, will guide you through a few rounds of POSITIVE Focus using an EMDR tool of tapping. This is a brief example https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRpdsdCCT9a/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
And then EFT Tapping.
We will use these tools with only positive thoughts and experiences. We do not use these tools in this brief group setting to address any disturbing material. Healing from trauma is a valuable journey, and not directly addressed in this 15 minute group. This group is just one tool which focuses on rewiring our brains for safety, security and self-nurturing; we do not focus on trauma in this setting.
11:15, Q&A and time to socialize, friendships develop in this space
We also have a WhatsApp group for support & reminders.
The zoom link will be visible after you RSVP.
Please RSVP for each event in the series, for updates and cancellations.
Other events: Free monthly Tuesday Sex Therapy Q&A
Agreements:
By joining the zoom session, you agree:
1️⃣ No recording of any kind.
2️⃣ Respect only. No advice, criticism, or suggestions. We practice gratitude and kindness.
3️⃣ No communication for sales, sex, or unsolicited help. Please keep this safe for peer support.
Any violation will be reported immediately—no exceptions.
Thank you for honoring this space to connect.
Everyone is welcome with these group agreements.
This is not therapy - participate only within your limits.
If you are uncomfortable during the group, this is likely not a good fit for your needs and preferences.
FAQ:
*What are EMDR and EFT?
In this brief practice, we are only using one small tool from each of these dynamic therapy modalities.
Please review these videos for information on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAclBdj20ZU
https://flashtechnique.com/wp/
*Is this just an info-mercial for a paid course?
Nope. We are real, live, people who practice EMDR and EFT Tools to help ourselves, and we open this practice up to anyone interested. We begin practicing promplty at 11:00. An important part of the community is to not promote or sell - this helps us focus on just practicing tools that are helpful, coregulating with each other and being present and authentic. Many tools, interventions, and groups are helpful, this one happens to focus on EMDR and EFT practices.
*Who is Ly-Lan?
https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/862226
Ly-Lan has been a hypnosis, EMDR and EFT Licensed Therapist, Coach and Speaker since 2007, helping people achieve their goals, living life more freely. Ly-Lan's specialities include sex therapy, mindfulness, and trauma.
* Does Ly-Lan accept Insurance as a therapist?
~No. (most frequently asked question)
By facilitating this group, Ly-Lan is not agreeing to provide you with services. Please do not share your personal details with Ly-Lan in a message. If you are interested in individual therapy or coaching, please first reach out and wait for a response, before sharing your personal history.
*How can I best support this community?
~Thanks for showing up in any capacity. You have done enough.
~Leaving typed feedback about your experience or response to the group or your daily tapping practice, is so helpful. These can be left with Meetup, Google, Yelp, FB, or LinkedIn
"If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be." Maya Angelou14 attendees
EFT & EMDR for Nervous System Reset
·OnlineOnline"Your own self-realization is the greatest service you can render the world," -Ramana Maharshi
Group: Return To Connect
Event: Nervous System Reset, Guided Stress Relief
EMDR & EFT Tapping, 15 minute group
Scheduled: Mondays 11am PST
Welcome
Please read this, to help with your expectations for the 15 minute free practice group.
Ly-Lan Lofgren, LCSW, will lead you through EMDR and EFT tapping practices to help you return to your most resourced self in order to connect with your goals and other people. This is a welcoming, positive, supportive group; we do not focus on trauma or disturbing material.
This group begins with practice, instead of introductions or explanations, inviting both curious newcomers and seasoned returning "tappers" to simply practice EMDR and EFT. We are coregulating as we build our healthy habit routines. Practice time is only 15 minutes, so we start on time and move through rounds of tapping. After the practice, we stay to socialize.
Please sign on early.
10:55am PST: Yosemite HD, a video studied by UCSF shown to increase happiness
11:00am promptly, Ly-Lan Lofgren, LCSW, will guide you through a few rounds of POSITIVE Focus using an EMDR tool of tapping. This is a brief example https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRpdsdCCT9a/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
And then EFT Tapping.
We will use these tools with only positive thoughts and experiences. We do not use these tools in this brief group setting to address any disturbing material. Healing from trauma is a valuable journey, and not directly addressed in this 15 minute group. This group is just one tool which focuses on rewiring our brains for safety, security and self-nurturing; we do not focus on trauma in this setting.
11:15, Q&A and time to socialize, friendships develop in this space
We also have a WhatsApp group for support & reminders.
The zoom link will be visible after you RSVP.
Please RSVP for each event in the series, for updates and cancellations.
Other events: Free monthly Tuesday Sex Therapy Q&A
Agreements:
By joining the zoom session, you agree:
1️⃣ No recording of any kind.
2️⃣ Respect only. No advice, criticism, or suggestions. We practice gratitude and kindness.
3️⃣ No communication for sales, sex, or unsolicited help. Please keep this safe for peer support.
Any violation will be reported immediately—no exceptions.
Thank you for honoring this space to connect.
Everyone is welcome with these group agreements.
This is not therapy - participate only within your limits.
If you are uncomfortable during the group, this is likely not a good fit for your needs and preferences.
FAQ:
*What are EMDR and EFT?
In this brief practice, we are only using one small tool from each of these dynamic therapy modalities.
Please review these videos for information on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAclBdj20ZU
https://flashtechnique.com/wp/
*Is this just an info-mercial for a paid course?
Nope. We are real, live, people who practice EMDR and EFT Tools to help ourselves, and we open this practice up to anyone interested. We begin practicing promplty at 11:00. An important part of the community is to not promote or sell - this helps us focus on just practicing tools that are helpful, coregulating with each other and being present and authentic. Many tools, interventions, and groups are helpful, this one happens to focus on EMDR and EFT practices.
*Who is Ly-Lan?
https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/862226
Ly-Lan has been a hypnosis, EMDR and EFT Licensed Therapist, Coach and Speaker since 2007, helping people achieve their goals, living life more freely. Ly-Lan's specialities include sex therapy, mindfulness, and trauma.
* Does Ly-Lan accept Insurance as a therapist?
~No. (most frequently asked question)
By facilitating this group, Ly-Lan is not agreeing to provide you with services. Please do not share your personal details with Ly-Lan in a message. If you are interested in individual therapy or coaching, please first reach out and wait for a response, before sharing your personal history.
*How can I best support this community?
~Thanks for showing up in any capacity. You have done enough.
~Leaving typed feedback about your experience or response to the group or your daily tapping practice, is so helpful. These can be left with Meetup, Google, Yelp, FB, or LinkedIn
"If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be." Maya Angelou7 attendees
Intimacy and Sexuality Q & A with Sex Therapist
·OnlineOnlineGroup: Return to Connect
Event: Sex Therapy Q&A
Host: Ly-Lan Lofgren, LCSW, Sex Therapist
When: Monthly First Tuesdays 11:30am PST
Where: Zoom (link will be given the day before the scheduled event)
Questions about Anything Sexuality Related: Polyamory, Non-binary, Orgasm, post-cancer, asexual, long-term monogamy, living with disabilities, post-infidelity, new couples, new parents, pain, shyness, differences in desire, kink, mental illness, new diagnoses, queer, life.
People have presented all situations and circumstances with the goal of improving their own sexuality and their relationship sexualities. And we create the path to success for all situations. There are real resources and real sources of helpful information available to support you on your journey.
Welcome to 30 minutes of Sex Therapist, Ly-Lan Lofgren, LCSW, answering your sex and sexuality related questions.
Different from Chat GPT and other internet sources, Ly-Lan has over 20 years of experience as a Sex Therapist working with individuals, couples, and classes as a sex therapist, and can answer the specific question you are asking for you.
This session is not therapy, no assessment or treatment planning will take place. Ly-Lan does not agree to provide therapuetic services by offering this group. Please contact Ly-Lan with your return-call information only, not personal history.
If you are interested in a private therapy or coaching session, please first schedule an intake, as you would with any service provider (for example, physical therapist, medical doctor, personal trainer). After making an agreed upon scheduled call, 15 minute free call, or a full consultation session, where Ly-Lan will talk with you, live, about your questions, concerns and goals.
You may also use this monthly 30 minute Q&A zoom for asking questions.
Ly-Lan Lofgren earned AASECT Sex Therapy Certification in 2007, and maintained it for years, and continues to porivde services as a therapist, coach and speaker with specialities in sexuality, trauma, and personal trasnformation. 1-805-762-4598 www.LofgrenTherapy.com
Other events in Meetup Group "Return To Connect" include:
Free EMDR and EFT practice - Mondays 11am PST
Free Accountability Hour - Get your tasks done, variable schedule
Paid Small Groups and Workshops for EMDR, EFT, hypnosis, and/or specific topics
Agreements:
By joining the zoom session, you agree:
1️⃣ No recording of any kind.
2️⃣ Respect only. No advice, criticism, or suggestions. We practice gratitude and kindness.
3️⃣ No communication for sales, sex, or unsolicited help. Please keep this safe for peer support.
*** Ly-Lan is available for your curiosity and concern, and will disconnect from political or moral debate or abusive interactions.
Any violation will be reported immediately—no exceptions.
Thank you for honoring this space to connect.
Everyone is welcome with these group agreements.
This is not therapy - participate only within your limits.
If you are uncomfortable during the group, this is likely not a good fit for your needs and preferences.
FAQ:
*What are EMDR and EFT?
In this brief practice, we are only using one small tool from each of these dynamic therapy modalities.
Please review these videos for information on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAclBdj20ZU
https://flashtechnique.com/wp/
*Is this just an info-mercial for a paid course?
Nope. We are real, live, people who practice EMDR and EFT Tools to help ourselves, and we open this practice up to anyone interested. We begin practicing promplty at 11:00. An important part of the community is to not promote or sell - this helps us focus on just practicing tools that are helpful, coregulating with each other and being present and authentic. Many tools, interventions, and groups are helpful, this one happens to focus on EMDR and EFT practices.
*Who is Ly-Lan?
https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/862226
Ly-Lan has been a hypnosis, EMDR and EFT Licensed Therapist, Coach and Speaker since 2007, helping people achieve their goals, living life more freely. Ly-Lan's specialities include sex therapy, mindfulness, and trauma.
* Does Ly-Lan accept Insurance as a therapist?
~No. (most frequently asked question)
By facilitating this group, Ly-Lan is not agreeing to provide you with services. Please do not share your personal details with Ly-Lan in a message. If you are interested in individual therapy or coaching, please first reach out and wait for a response, before sharing your personal history.
*How can I best support this community?
~Thanks for showing up in any capacity. You have done enough.
~Leaving typed feedback about your experience or response to the group or your daily tapping practice, is so helpful. These can be left with Meetup, Google, Yelp, FB, or LinkedIn
"If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be." Maya Angelou3 attendees
Past events
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