What is Attachment-Based Therapy?

Home » Treatment Therapies » Attachment-based Therapy » Page 1823

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

Hello! I'm K.C. With all of life’s demands, unexpected events, and derailed plans, hope and happiness can be illusive. We often demand perfection from ourselves while giving grace and forgiveness to others. Allow me to help you find your voice that says, “I matter” and “I’m enough.” I specialize in treating PTSD in First Responders! I offer EMDR therapy. As your biggest advocate and champion, m...

Jojo Nelson

Atlanta

Georgia

JoJo specializes in working with women who are experiencing challenges related to life transitions, grief, divorce, and parenting issues, particularly those that involve parenting a child with special needs. She is particularly sensitive to the needs of parents who are dealing with the grief and adjustment of struggling to incorporate the special needs of their child with the larger needs of th...

Helson J Meirino

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

We are constantly transitioning and struggling with life experiences and relationships. Whether it is frustrations due to family or work interactions, or the grief and sadness that follows the death of a loved one, day to day life can be difficult to manage. When we learn how to manage our emotions, discuss what is making us uncomfortable, and work through a major life change, we can make the d...
Connecting to our potential for vibrant, and meaningful relationships is more important now than ever as we work to find creative ways to stay in touch while keeping a safe distance. From this place I make it my focus to understand the ways that our past and present circumstances keep us from accessing this potential. Pain, relational or otherwise, can build up over time, become truly...
Life is constantly presenting us with change. Just when we might feel like we know what the day will bring, there might be something around the corner that takes us by surprise; maybe even something that has been there that we didn't even notice before! With change, comes thoughts and feelings we might not be ready to have, such anxiety, sadness, and fear. Coping with these changes can be...
Have you wondered if your child would benefit from Video therapy? I offer a complimentary consultation to discuss any questions you may have. As a therapist at Zackson Psychology group, I enjoy working with children and adolescents who are intelligent and thoughtful but may be struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavior, self- esteem, and addiction issues. My approach is solution focuse...
Relationships are hard work and can be tough to navigate through. Just like our bodies, our relationships require regular maintenance to keep them running well. When life brings about unexpected challenges, it is best to repair them as soon as possible to prevent further complications in the long run. Oftentimes we can do general maintenance and repairs ourselves. Other times, despite our best...

Justin S Lee

Salt Lake City

Utah

Perhaps you are experiencing a faith transition, relationship transition, or work transition that has you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed. Going through these changes can be challenging, and turning to friends and family may be difficult. If you are experiencing these or other challenges, and have decided it is time to make a change, you need someone committed, nonjudgmental, and...

Chay Tanchanco

Oakland

California

To schedule your first visit with me, please use this online scheduling link - (https://portal.geneticforesight.com/book) --- Each person has a unique reason for being in therapy, and I am here to help each person find those reasons for themselves. Mental health is the lens through which you will be able to see yourself and the world in a clearer light. I recognize that you have been struggling...

Kelly Ebels

Spokane

Washington

I enjoy working with clients of all ages experiencing a range of mental and behavioral health concerns, including anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, behavioral problems, relationship problems, grief and loss, and abuse. Especially during this time of uncertainty, I am here to help you find ways to cope, alleviate symptoms that get in the way, and experience healthy and more satisfying...
Through the years in working with various populations, Talunja realized that one common denominator she found was that each person wanted a voice. Talunja works with each individual to find his or her own voice and the power he or she can have with that voice, while helping them learn how to share that voice with the world. Talunja is an LPC, Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist and is trained ...

New Cov Counseling Center

Fresno

California

Our counseling center offers a wide range of clinical and professional counseling services from a Christian perspective including services for Individuals, Couples, Families and Children. Our staff includes, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT) and Licensed Clinical Psychologists. Our Purpose is to provide mental health services to individuals and families, by providing a place of...
In life you are presented with two choices, “evolve or repeat.” Transformation and change is not always the easiest path. I believe it’s worth discovering, and I want to help you. I allow my creativity and kindness to be a part of my therapeutic practice and provide a non-judgmental and safe environment. I hope to empower clients and bring out their strengths during the therapeutic process! I...
I provide therapy for individuals, couples, families, adults and children. I have worked with many different clients providing the support needed for change. My experience at various social service agencies, at a child and family clinic; and in a college clinic has given me the opportunity to work with many adults, children, adolescents and families. I find my training in marriage and family...
Do you ever feel like you “should” have everything sorted and things “should” be moving along as planned, but for some reason they are not? You have moments where you feel okay, even some days you feel good, but then even more moments where you feel overwhelmed, anxious and unsure about the future. Do you feel stuck, like you’re not in control of your own story? Are you ready to be more present...