What is Attachment-Based Therapy?

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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

Dahyana Paul, PMHNP-BC

Boston

Massachusetts

I provide personalized, holistic mental health care for children, families, and individuals—whether at home, work, or online. I specialize in therapy and medication management for conditions like anxiety, ADHD, depression, and PTSD. Using evidence-based techniques such as CBT and DBT, my goal is to ensure you feel heard, valued, and supported as we work together toward healing and wellness.

Zoe Weinstein, LSW

Chicago

Illinois

Therapy is an experience that is unique, and it is my goal to assist you in navigating your own journey. As a collaborative team, we can explore different challenges in your life and work towards becoming the best version of yourself, whatever that looks and feels like for you.

Magdalen Mekoh, PMHNP-BC

Louisville

Kentucky

At my practice, I offer compassionate, personalized care for individuals facing mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. I use evidence-based therapies like CBT and trauma-focused care, along with medication management, to create individualized treatment plans that foster healing and well-being.

Anthonia Nzika, PMHNP-BC

Columbus

Ohio

At Empowerment Health Solutions LLC, I provide compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals of all ages. With 17 years of experience, I specialize in treating ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and more. My holistic approach focuses on empowering you to achieve mental and physical balance through personalized care, both in-person and via telehealth.