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
I work with women, and teens who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety or complications from traumatic experiences. In therapy I take a client centered approach to meet each client where they are at. Reaching out for help can be very hard, it is important to find a counselor who makes you feel comfortable. If you find yourself needing someone to talk to about how you are feeling or n...
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Andrew received his Master of Social Work degree from the University of Iowa. He has previous experience working with children, adolescents and their families as a Mileu Treatment Counselor at Orchard Place residential campus. Andrew has also worked with individuals with traumatic brain injuries, mental health in a supported community living, and Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS)...
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*(Not Accepting clients- Waitlist full)* Inviting work with families, couples, partners and individuals of all ages, interested in co-creating a brave and supportive environment to explore personal & relational growth. My treatment framework is systemic, attachment based, Trans affirmative, trauma informed, & anti-oppressive. I work with folks struggling to navigate a variety of obstacles, from...
I have 38 yrs of success working with various diverse populations; focused on using innovative methods to design therapy around individual, family and couples needs & life goals. I am invested in helping my clients overcome personal struggles and succeed in achieving their goals and desired changes. I enjoy working with teens/young adults and their families and are successful in guiding the fam...
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**Currently only providing tele-therapy** Judy's area of expertise is working with women to assist in resolving past trauma and elevate to the next level. She specializes in treating adults who suffer from PTSD, anger, stress, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, sexual assault, childhood abuse, and grief/loss. During the counseling process, clients will explore and reframe negative beliefs...
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