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
Have you struggled with trauma or addiction? I work with people who want help supporting their recovery from a troubled life, or those affected by a loved ones struggles. I offer office based therapy, or equine facilitated psychotherapy (therapy with horses). I work from a lens of trauma, which means that symptoms of anxiety, depression, addiction and others, can be as a result of unmet needs i...
I offer services for both mental health and addiction issues. I believe in finding hope and love in all the darkest places. Sometimes we encounter overwhelming circumstances on our journey called “life.” I am here to help those who feel lost, broken, and hopeless when all other avenues seem bleak. I believe that there is no “ONE” answer that fits all, therefore I will work with you on your jour...
Guided Grace Family and Youth Services takes an altruistic approach to therapy. We realize that the world has evolved and therapeutic services cannot stay the same. We provide individual and family therapy by offering multiple services. Our newly renovated space allows us provide an “out of the box” approach to your journey to total wellness by offering groups such as; anger management, Grief,...
Macie A Stewart
Charlotte
North Carolina
Macie A Stewart
Charlotte
North Carolina
It takes real courage to seek help, so I greatly value your trust. I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families seeking ways to navigate past experiences, trauma, addiction, chronic illness, negative behaviors and unhelpful communication patterns. Offering compassion and confidentiality, I see each client as having unique strengths and the ability to discover and move toward t...
Jacquelyn Love
Louisville
Kentucky
Jacquelyn Love
Louisville
Kentucky
Initiating therapy may feel intimidating, but it can be a big step toward being the person you want to be with the relationships you deserve to have. I find a great deal of joy in helping clients feel empowered in their own lives. I view therapy as a two-way street in which I use evidence-based strategies from CBT, narrative, EMDR, DBT, and similar modalities to help you reach your goals. Sessi...
Sometimes life sucks and we find ourselves stuck. By looking at the big picture, I help clients get unstuck in order to continue moving through life as they find grace amidst the messy storms that make us human. I believe our struggles do not define us and the battles we are fighting have evolved from our lived experiences, biology, and environment. Therapy is about connecting with another’s...
Luc Rolin
Los Angeles
California
Luc Rolin
Los Angeles
California
Hello, I provide online therapy with individuals and couples. Sessions are scheduled at your convenience via secure online video meetings. My online practice addresses the mental health needs of individuals, couples, and families affected by life changes and challenges. I strive to create an environment that allows for clear, authentic, and supportive collaboration between therapist and client ...
Leslie (Hamilton) Cary
Orlando
Florida
Leslie (Hamilton) Cary
Orlando
Florida
I've been a therapist for over 17 years and I love supporting people in navigating life's twists, turns, ups and downs. We are continually presented with challenges that force us to grow into the people who overcome them. As a marriage and family therapist, I have a great deal of experience working with couples, parents, and those transitioning through divorce. At the end of the day, I think mo...
As people, over our lifetime we experience medical, physical, psychological and relational challenges. Therapy provides emotional support during these times, so we can transform our feelings of fear and vulnerability to strength and confidence. By being aware, of how we respond and why we react to change the way we do can help us grow. All transitions in life effect our functioning within...
Meltdowns. Tantrums. Calls from the school. Feels like you are doing it all by yourself. You have tried everything suggested by family, teachers, and other supports but nothing seems to be working. Your child is having meltdowns about what seems like everything! Your child “doesn’t listen” and you are growing tired of trying. It seems the only time they listen or respond is when you start yelli...
Colin Takahashi
Los Angeles
California
Colin Takahashi
Los Angeles
California
Throughout our lives, we encounter a number of spaces where we feel our voices silenced. Continual experiences of being quieted can lead us to internalize messages that we don’t have the permission to speak – questioning whether or not to start therapy is no exception to this. As a queer, Korean-Japanese American, there have been countless times when I’ve been told that I’m not man enough, that...
Nathan Reeder
Austin
Texas
Nathan Reeder
Austin
Texas
I help people recover from traumatic events and hurtful relationships. I enjoy working with those of all ages figure out what they want out of life, and remove the things that are holding them back. If you come from a messed up family, you will find that I offer unwavering support in an environment where you are deeply valued and exceptionally safe. I enjoy working with couples and individuals ...
Monica Matuska
New Orleans
Louisiana
Monica Matuska
New Orleans
Louisiana
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Florida and Louisiana. I am trained in looking at the whole puzzle, not just one piece to fully understand you and the part you play in your life. I have experience working with individuals, couples and groups who have symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues and substance use. My therapeutic style is warm and open...
Lana Liinve
New York
New York
Lana Liinve
New York
New York
Being human can be as amazing and wonderful as it can be challenging and confusing. Navigating personal burdens such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addictions, and relationship strains can be especially difficult when feeling stuck, alone, or misunderstood. I believe that upon looking deeply into these challenges, we actually stand to gain a great deal from them, and that having the rig...