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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Diana Naftal
New York
New York
Diana Naftal
New York
New York
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Andrea Constantino
Boston
Massachusetts
Andrea Constantino
Boston
Massachusetts
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Veronica Miller
Chicago
Illinois
Veronica Miller
Chicago
Illinois
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Hello, grief, anxiety, unexpected life events and depression can impact our personal and work relationships. I am Sue Hennessey. I have been a psychotherapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 20 years. Talking therapy gives you the opportunity to increase your ability to manage your mental health, express your feelings, communication, listening and problem-solving skills in a caring an...
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