Are you adjusting to life in France and finding it harder than you expected?
More stressful. More emotional. More isolating.
Maybe you’re reacting in ways that surprise you — snapping at small things, lying awake at night, or feeling like you left a version of yourself behind?
You’re not alone — and it doesn’t have to stay this way.
I’m Ruth Cassidy, LCSW (USA), an American practitioner based in France. I provide clinical care and education using EFT Tapping to help English-speaking expats reduce stress, ease emotional intensity, and navigate transitions with more ease.
As an expat myself, I know this life from the inside — the richness of it, and the weight of it. What surprised me most when I arrived was how physical the stress felt: tight chest, broken sleep, a low hum of anxiety I couldn’t quite name.
EFT was the tool that helped me most, and it’s what I’ve built my practice around. I’m consistently moved by how gently and effectively it works — not just for stress and overwhelm, but for sleep, specific fears, old grief, and even high-stakes performance.
▶ I’ve seen EFT help athletes hold their nerve under pressure, musicians perform at their best, and expats finally feel at home in themselves again. It is, in my experience, one of the most underestimated tools in emotional healthcare.
What I help with
- Stress, overwhelm, and adjustment to expat life
- Worry, low mood, irritability, and emotional reactivity
- Sleep challenges and tension
- Phobias and specific fears (e.g., flying, needles, animals)
- Pain intensity and painrelated stress
- Performance blocks (public speaking, exams, creative or athletic performance)
- Habits and cravings
- Grief, loss, and life transitions
What is EFT Tapping?
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) pairs gentle tapping on acupressure points with focused attention on a thought, emotion, or body sensation. It aims to lower stress reactivity, reduce the intensity of difficult experiences, and support clearer thinking under pressure.
How sessions work
Step 1.
Clarify your goals and priority targets
Step 2.
Guided tapping with precise language and measurement
Step 3.
Integrate tools to use between sessions
Research snapshot
Peer-reviewed studies suggest that EFT may help reduce anxiety, post-traumatic stress symptoms, and depression, and may also support improvements in pain, phobias, cravings, and performance anxiety. Outcomes vary between individuals, and EFT is not a substitute for medical or mental health care when such care is needed.
Ready to explore EFT Tapping?
Book a free 20-minute call to share what’s going on and see if working together feels like a fit.
No pressure—use this call to ask questions and see if it’s a fit.