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 have extensive experience working with teens and young adults processing trauma, depression, anxiety, attachment issues, relationship issues and difficult life transitions. My goal is to be supportive and encouraging to allow my clients to explore what is holding them back in life. Therapy is a space where you can open up and identify any anxieties keeping you from being the best you can be. ...
Finding a therapist with whom you feel safe and comfortable is essential for a successful outcome. Clients have told me that I am easy to connect with and tend to put people at ease quickly. Creating a warm, respectful and non-judgmental atmosphere is my first priority. I also feel that laughter/humor can be very therapeutic when appropriate! My wide breadth of training has given me ample...
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Heather is a therapist in a private practice in Virginia Beach, with a passion for connecting people with their true calling; to pursue healing, uncover hope, and to walk in freedom from life challenges! Heather counsels individuals and couples of all ages yet has a distinct passion for working with couples at various stages in their relationship. Heather counsels collaboratively with her...
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I am a certified clinical anxiety treatment professional, specializing in treating a range of anxiety and mood issues, as well as stress and relational issues. Many of my clients are struggling to contain their negative reactions and maintain positive relationships at home, or find that stress, anxiety and/or family conflict is getting in the way of how they imagined their life would be. As you...
I believe we cannot live in this world without the help of others to get us through the tough times. In our most stressful times, we can forget that we have strength within us. I take a strength based approach with my clients and help them find the belief in themselves to move forward. I will work with you to create a personal approach to helping you reach your goals. I offer a variety of...
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I have more than 20 years of experience, specializing in couples therapy, and working with individuals and families. Couples will learn more effective proven communication techniques, how to remove negativity from their relationships, and gain a better understanding of self-defeating behaviors. Couples move toward conscious connection as they come to understand each other better. They have more...
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS, (please read below for insurance and age requirements) contact for a free 15 min consult! I am welcoming my therapy dog Penelope Pancake to sessions! We both have a compassion for working with people who are ready to see change in their life. I have a passion for working with therapists and therapists in training. I think it is important to find a trusting connection in ther...
My ideal client is one who is ready to work and grow in therapy. However, I am patient and supportive. One who is willing to at least try the extra tools I have to offer. It is safe to try new things in therapy so you can try new things in life. I have a great deal of experience because I have been in practiced for so long. I really enjoy working with children, survivors of abuse. Couples are a...
Sometimes life hands us obstacles that are seemingly difficult to understand or might appear impossible to overcome. My belief is that the answers are within us and can be illuminated with the encouragement of personal insight, a promotion of communication in a safe environment and support. I provide a laid back approach to therapy, while gently leading you toward personal empowerment and insig...
A highly skilled, compassionate, empathetic, and solution focused professional dedicated to providing exceptional care and effective treatment to individuals experiencing mental health problems and trauma related conditions. My therapy is an integration of approaches including psychodynamic, interpersonal process, mindfulness, dialectical behavioral therapy, and cognitive behavioral. I have...
Hi, I'm Wendy and I provide counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and Seniors. I use a strength based integrative approach that sees each person as unique. I pull from a variety of models including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness, Humanistic, Sports, and Positive Psychology. I work with many challenges individuals face addressi...
Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try. Starting therapy is a decision to work towards making desired changes for your overall wellness. Making changes or thinking about making changes can cause you to feel nervous, stressed, ashamed, overwhelmed, or maybe even afraid. I want to thank you for your courage and commitment to taking the first step in caring for yourself by starting...
