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 believe in a collaborative therapy experience to assist clients on their journey of self-discovery. As the cornerstone of my approach, I believe that unconditional support through the therapeutic relationship provides a strong foundation for this journey. This support is often missing from our lives and when we start to experience things like depression or anxiety that journey becomes even...
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**Not accepting new patients at this time, please inquire about a waitlist** Katy Miller is a licensed professional counselor who has extensive experience providing psychotherapy to adults, couples, children and families. Katy's clinical interests include perinatal psychology (infertility, pregnancy, birth, adoption, adjustment to parenthood), depression, anxiety, relationships, men's issues,...
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I graduated from University of South Florida with a Master's of Art degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling with additional certificates reflecting my studies in Marriage and Family Therapy as well as Integrative Mental Health Counseling. My experience includes work in residential, outpatient, private, state, and not-for-profit agencies. I have worked with a myriad of clients rang...
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In my practice, I do close work with individuals (adults and youth), families, and couples from very diverse walks of life. I utilize a psychodynamic approach to join with you in a collaborative way: I will join with you to define your concerns, formulate your goals, and develop an individualized plan to support your own empowerment to grow, heal, and become your best self. I am committed to...
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