Attachment-Based Therapy relies on John Bowlby’s Attachment Theory to inform the therapeutic process. Attachment Theory emphasizes the quality of an infant’s connection to its parent, most primarily its mother. If a child is adequately cared for and responded to, they will grow up to form healthy relationships. If a mother is too distant, unresponsive, or overly cautious, the infant is more likely to grow up to experience unhealthy relationships. Children must get adequate care and love to learn to trust others and themselves.
Attachment-Based Therapy’s goal is to help you rebuild the context of your relationships in more healthy, positive ways. Your therapist will show you openness, caring, and empathy. You can experience what a healthy relationship looks and feels like through this therapeutic relationship.
Although therapists can use it for individual or group therapy, you may benefit from Attachment-Based Therapy in a family therapy setting.
Your therapist will help you discover your particular attachment style based on your relationship with your parents and your early memories of family relationships. They also will explore your current relationship dynamics as they relate to your upbringing. With this understanding, you and your therapist can then begin to restructure your existing relationships based on a foundation of love and trust.
Therapists Who Specialize in Using Attachment-Based Therapy
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I have a special concern for women, parents struggling to meet the needs of their children, and members of the LGBTQ communities creating families of choice, dealing with coming out issues, struggling through gender transitioning, and reconciling their sexuality with their spiritual growth. An integrated approach helps me meet you where you are. I use Gottman Couple Therapy Methods with couples...
My clients experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, and other related mental health issues that make it hard to manage responsibilities and enjoy life. Are you having difficulty in school due to anxiety or sad thoughts? As a parent, do you want to understand your teenager's challenges in addition to working on having better communication as a family? I understand the...
I have a deep sense of commitment for helping others develop the life they want to live. I believe you are the expert in your life and you already have many of the resources that lead to finding greater fulfillment. I approach my role as a collaborator, consultant and coach to help you reach your goals. I support you to identify barriers, to increase motivation and self-compassion, and to enhan...
