Ethan L. Bratt, MS, LMFT, CST March 24, 2021 Couples Counseling What is Empathy? Ethan L. Bratt, MS, LMFT, CST March 24, 2021 Couples Counseling Empathy is the process of understanding and expressing your understanding of another person’s internal experiences, both their thoughts and their feelings. It’s the foundation of connecting with another person and something that everyone can learn.