Attachment-based Therapists in Carlisle, ON
If you are seeking to develop a deep, loving, committed relationship with your partner, to be the parent you wish you had, or to connect with your authentic self, I can be your ally and guide. With thirty years of experience, I understand the importance of emotional connection, self-awareness and reflection, unlearning negative patterns and healing from trauma. There are also times, where our experience is beyond words and a deeper approach is required. Helping clients create the changes they want in their lives is my goal.
If you are seeking to develop a deep, loving, committed relationship with your partner, to be the parent you wish you had, or to connect with your authentic self, I can be your ally and guide. With thirty years of experience, I understand the importance of emotional connection, self-awareness and reflection, unlearning negative patterns and healing from trauma. There are also times, where our experience is beyond words and a deeper approach is required. Helping clients create the changes they want in their lives is my goal.
Do you find yourself stuck in the same patterns, struggling to find better ways to address situations even though you know what you're doing isn't working? By focusing on relationships and attachment, I can help you get unstuck, and gain greater insight into why you do what you do, and what else might be helpful. Navigate and heal the burdens you carry. Move forward from painful dynamics. Be the best person you can be. Build the kind of relationships you desire. As a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist, I offer individual therapy, couples counselling, and family therapy (18+).
Do you find yourself stuck in the same patterns, struggling to find better ways to address situations even though you know what you're doing isn't working? By focusing on relationships and attachment, I can help you get unstuck, and gain greater insight into why you do what you do, and what else might be helpful. Navigate and heal the burdens you carry. Move forward from painful dynamics. Be the best person you can be. Build the kind of relationships you desire. As a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist, I offer individual therapy, couples counselling, and family therapy (18+).
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My practice is grounded in attachment-based therapy and weaves together other techniques as needed.
Hello and welcome! Reaching out can feel hard, so I appreciate you taking this first step. Perhaps anxiety feels loud, or old wounds are resurfacing—you don't have to carry it alone. I provide person-centred, integrative therapy primarily for adults and teens navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, and significant life transitions, offering online sessions across Ontario. Together we will create a nurturing, judgement-free space for authentic conversations where you can show up exactly as you are. Book a free 15-min consult.
My practice is grounded in attachment-based therapy and weaves together other techniques as needed.
Hello and welcome! Reaching out can feel hard, so I appreciate you taking this first step. Perhaps anxiety feels loud, or old wounds are resurfacing—you don't have to carry it alone. I provide person-centred, integrative therapy primarily for adults and teens navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, and significant life transitions, offering online sessions across Ontario. Together we will create a nurturing, judgement-free space for authentic conversations where you can show up exactly as you are. Book a free 15-min consult.
She applies relational and attachment-based techniques, particularly for those who have experienced trauma.
Carla is a compassionate clinician committed to supporting children and adolescents across the developmental spectrum, with a focus on trauma-informed care. She emphasizes safety and collaboration in her practice, using a strength-based and holistic approach to guide clients in understanding their challenges and developing personalized plans for healing. She believes in the importance of involving the whole family in the process, offering support to parents and caregivers to enhance the overall support system.
She applies relational and attachment-based techniques, particularly for those who have experienced trauma.
Carla is a compassionate clinician committed to supporting children and adolescents across the developmental spectrum, with a focus on trauma-informed care. She emphasizes safety and collaboration in her practice, using a strength-based and holistic approach to guide clients in understanding their challenges and developing personalized plans for healing. She believes in the importance of involving the whole family in the process, offering support to parents and caregivers to enhance the overall support system.
I am so excited you are here! Therapy for me has been a place of safety, growth, and healing, and my passion is to provide the same for you. I believe we are born with an intuitive sense of knowing, and as we grow up, our experiences can either drown out, or confuse our own intuition. My goal is for you to find a place of safety in which you can heal, and gently tune back in to your own voice & intuition to guide you. Your unique experiences and pain deserve to be given attention and care, and through this process we can discover and heal what is hindering you from living your life to the fullest.
I am so excited you are here! Therapy for me has been a place of safety, growth, and healing, and my passion is to provide the same for you. I believe we are born with an intuitive sense of knowing, and as we grow up, our experiences can either drown out, or confuse our own intuition. My goal is for you to find a place of safety in which you can heal, and gently tune back in to your own voice & intuition to guide you. Your unique experiences and pain deserve to be given attention and care, and through this process we can discover and heal what is hindering you from living your life to the fullest.
In sessions, I draw from various modalities, such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Is it hard to stay present and enjoy your day-to-day life? Are you experiencing anxiety, relationship issues, or the effects of unresolved trauma? While the highs and lows are an inevitable part of life, you don’t have to face them alone. Whether you’re navigating a rough patch or have years of challenges to unpack, I would be honoured to provide you with a safe space where you can feel heard, understood, and celebrated.
In sessions, I draw from various modalities, such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Is it hard to stay present and enjoy your day-to-day life? Are you experiencing anxiety, relationship issues, or the effects of unresolved trauma? While the highs and lows are an inevitable part of life, you don’t have to face them alone. Whether you’re navigating a rough patch or have years of challenges to unpack, I would be honoured to provide you with a safe space where you can feel heard, understood, and celebrated.
I am also trained in CBT, DBT, Attachment-Based Parenting, ASIST, and currently training in the Gottman Method to Couples Counselling.
I believe that challenges can be beautiful, albeit deeply painful, opportunities to create a life you feel inspired to live There is hope in every situation, and often life’s greatest lessons are learned during its biggest obstacles. Life's not always easy. Hardships and transitions can blindside you and leave you feeling like you’re just trying to survive, and on autopilot. And then the questions come: Who am I? How did I get here? The life you have doesn’t reflect the one you imagined. While we can not change the past, we can choose to create meaning in our experiences, and determine how its legacy comes forward with us.
I am also trained in CBT, DBT, Attachment-Based Parenting, ASIST, and currently training in the Gottman Method to Couples Counselling.
I believe that challenges can be beautiful, albeit deeply painful, opportunities to create a life you feel inspired to live There is hope in every situation, and often life’s greatest lessons are learned during its biggest obstacles. Life's not always easy. Hardships and transitions can blindside you and leave you feeling like you’re just trying to survive, and on autopilot. And then the questions come: Who am I? How did I get here? The life you have doesn’t reflect the one you imagined. While we can not change the past, we can choose to create meaning in our experiences, and determine how its legacy comes forward with us.
I work from an attachment-based model, and I practice with a trauma-informed lens.
Hello, I am so glad you are here! I am extremely passionate about meeting people where they are, and offering a safe space to process and unpack all that life has thrown their way. I have worked in the field of Social Work for over 8+ years, and have diverse experience supporting individuals, couples and families navigate complex situations and difficult life transitions. I specialize in working with individuals and families that have a loved one(s) with complex mental health concerns and addictions, and those who are struggling to set boundaries, and navigate our health care system. I also provide bereavement support.
I work from an attachment-based model, and I practice with a trauma-informed lens.
Hello, I am so glad you are here! I am extremely passionate about meeting people where they are, and offering a safe space to process and unpack all that life has thrown their way. I have worked in the field of Social Work for over 8+ years, and have diverse experience supporting individuals, couples and families navigate complex situations and difficult life transitions. I specialize in working with individuals and families that have a loved one(s) with complex mental health concerns and addictions, and those who are struggling to set boundaries, and navigate our health care system. I also provide bereavement support.
I use an integrated practice (from IFS, Narrative, Play/Art-based, EFFT, Mindfulness, DDP and Theraplay) grounded in an attachment-based framework.
I am a bilingual Registered Social Worker with experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. Whether it is a problem with anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, parenting challenges, traumatic life events, family transitions, or relationships, you don't have to do it alone.
I use an integrated practice (from IFS, Narrative, Play/Art-based, EFFT, Mindfulness, DDP and Theraplay) grounded in an attachment-based framework.
I am a bilingual Registered Social Worker with experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. Whether it is a problem with anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, parenting challenges, traumatic life events, family transitions, or relationships, you don't have to do it alone.
I am fully registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and have additional training in the areas of mindfulness and attachment-based interventions.
It is ok to be not 100% sure of what is going on. I am here to support you with anything that life throws your way: life changes, traumatic events, anxiety, feeling lost, mood swings with or without reason... I am dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming space for people from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds. Through the integrative use of different therapeutic disciplines (CBT, EFT, IFS, etc.) I help people discover and utilize their own strengths and resources to promote growth and healing. All goals and objectives in therapy will be set with the client to ensure that they are both satisfying and realistic.
I am fully registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and have additional training in the areas of mindfulness and attachment-based interventions.
It is ok to be not 100% sure of what is going on. I am here to support you with anything that life throws your way: life changes, traumatic events, anxiety, feeling lost, mood swings with or without reason... I am dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming space for people from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds. Through the integrative use of different therapeutic disciplines (CBT, EFT, IFS, etc.) I help people discover and utilize their own strengths and resources to promote growth and healing. All goals and objectives in therapy will be set with the client to ensure that they are both satisfying and realistic.
Rooted in compassion and attachment-based care, I tailor each session to your unique needs, helping you build insight, resilience, and meaningful change.
Hi I'm Liz and I'm extending a warm welcome to you! You've taken a courageous step coming here. If you're experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-worth, relationship issues, or want to better understand how your childhood experiences/traumas are affecting you today, I'm here to walk alongside you! My approach is rooted in providing compassionate, non-judgemental care where you feel truly seen, heard and valued. I've found that when we can explore how your thoughts, feelings and beliefs are shaping your perceptions, we create new possibilities for self-awareness, healing and positive transformation.
Rooted in compassion and attachment-based care, I tailor each session to your unique needs, helping you build insight, resilience, and meaningful change.
Hi I'm Liz and I'm extending a warm welcome to you! You've taken a courageous step coming here. If you're experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-worth, relationship issues, or want to better understand how your childhood experiences/traumas are affecting you today, I'm here to walk alongside you! My approach is rooted in providing compassionate, non-judgemental care where you feel truly seen, heard and valued. I've found that when we can explore how your thoughts, feelings and beliefs are shaping your perceptions, we create new possibilities for self-awareness, healing and positive transformation.
I work with adults on an individual basis, who experience a wide range of concerns: depression, anxiety, sexual concerns, burnout, insecurities, past emotional wounds, family issues and more, using psychodynamic, gestalt, attachment-based and trauma-informed therapies.
Do you feel stuck, stressed, anxious, lonely, empty or overwhelmed? Are you struggling with finding your voice, wanting more from your relationships or trying to navigate the intricate terrain of emotions, trauma, and loss? Life can be tough and confusing, and I am here to offer safety and support for you to sit and turn inwards. I believe that relief, healing and growth comes from self-understanding, cultivating innate internal resources, breaking self-defeating cycles, and improving relationship dynamics. In therapy, we will look at who you are, what you want and what you need.
I work with adults on an individual basis, who experience a wide range of concerns: depression, anxiety, sexual concerns, burnout, insecurities, past emotional wounds, family issues and more, using psychodynamic, gestalt, attachment-based and trauma-informed therapies.
Do you feel stuck, stressed, anxious, lonely, empty or overwhelmed? Are you struggling with finding your voice, wanting more from your relationships or trying to navigate the intricate terrain of emotions, trauma, and loss? Life can be tough and confusing, and I am here to offer safety and support for you to sit and turn inwards. I believe that relief, healing and growth comes from self-understanding, cultivating innate internal resources, breaking self-defeating cycles, and improving relationship dynamics. In therapy, we will look at who you are, what you want and what you need.
I work from a client-centred, attachment-based lens and I have training in ACT, CBT, EMDR, polyvagal theory, self-compassion therapy and mindfulness.
Are you anxious and insecure in relationships? Do you people-please, ruminate, avoid conflict, and put loved ones' needs before your own? When others are upset, do you assume you did something wrong and feel responsible for their emotions? If so, let's get to the root of your attachment and the past experiences which shaped how you think, feel and act today as an adult. With self-awareness and kindness, we can build secure strategies to 1) share your needs assertively and create healthy communication, 2) increase a sense of "home" and peace in your body, 3) regulate your emotions, 4) enjoy the gift of the present with those we love.
I work from a client-centred, attachment-based lens and I have training in ACT, CBT, EMDR, polyvagal theory, self-compassion therapy and mindfulness.
Are you anxious and insecure in relationships? Do you people-please, ruminate, avoid conflict, and put loved ones' needs before your own? When others are upset, do you assume you did something wrong and feel responsible for their emotions? If so, let's get to the root of your attachment and the past experiences which shaped how you think, feel and act today as an adult. With self-awareness and kindness, we can build secure strategies to 1) share your needs assertively and create healthy communication, 2) increase a sense of "home" and peace in your body, 3) regulate your emotions, 4) enjoy the gift of the present with those we love.
Leveraging a Trauma-Focused Attachment-Based Individual (TF-ABIC) approach, our initial sessions will delve into the core of these issues.
I believe in the transformative power of rewriting your story, and that healing begins with recognizing and understanding the impact of your past experiences. My role is to empower you to reshape your personal narrative, fostering healing and growth through evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as attachment therapy and schema therapy.
Leveraging a Trauma-Focused Attachment-Based Individual (TF-ABIC) approach, our initial sessions will delve into the core of these issues.
I believe in the transformative power of rewriting your story, and that healing begins with recognizing and understanding the impact of your past experiences. My role is to empower you to reshape your personal narrative, fostering healing and growth through evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as attachment therapy and schema therapy.
Sisu Counselling, Consulting, & Supervision
Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, SEP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
In my work, I use a combination of modalities including Somatic Experiencing, Somatic Inner Relationship Focusing, as well as Polyvagal, Relational, Attachment-Based, and Narrative approaches.
For over 30 years, trauma has been a consistent thread woven throughout the experiences of those I have served in the course of my social work practice. I have been privileged to support a variety of people across a diverse range of ages and needs in both community and institutional settings. As a result of my personal and professional experiences, I have come to believe that adversity is a call to growth and that everyone has the requisite resources/skills to achieve their goals.
In my work, I use a combination of modalities including Somatic Experiencing, Somatic Inner Relationship Focusing, as well as Polyvagal, Relational, Attachment-Based, and Narrative approaches.
For over 30 years, trauma has been a consistent thread woven throughout the experiences of those I have served in the course of my social work practice. I have been privileged to support a variety of people across a diverse range of ages and needs in both community and institutional settings. As a result of my personal and professional experiences, I have come to believe that adversity is a call to growth and that everyone has the requisite resources/skills to achieve their goals.
My integrative therapy approach draws from several evidence-based modalities, such as: psychodynamic psychotherapy, attachment-based & trauma-focused therapies, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, emotion focused & mindfulness-based therapies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Hi! I’m Dr. Leyla, a licensed Clinical Psychologist (PhD, University of Toronto). I provide trauma- and diversity informed therapy to adults across Ontario (using a secure virtual platform) with a range of mental health needs, as well as parenting support (children aged 0+). I strive to support you in a safe, validating, and non-judgmental therapeutic space. In therapy we will explore your unique story, strengths, symptoms, areas of need to adapt evidence-based treatments to support your goals & healing journey. Message me on Psychology Today or via my website for a free intake call. I look forward to connecting soon!
My integrative therapy approach draws from several evidence-based modalities, such as: psychodynamic psychotherapy, attachment-based & trauma-focused therapies, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, emotion focused & mindfulness-based therapies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Hi! I’m Dr. Leyla, a licensed Clinical Psychologist (PhD, University of Toronto). I provide trauma- and diversity informed therapy to adults across Ontario (using a secure virtual platform) with a range of mental health needs, as well as parenting support (children aged 0+). I strive to support you in a safe, validating, and non-judgmental therapeutic space. In therapy we will explore your unique story, strengths, symptoms, areas of need to adapt evidence-based treatments to support your goals & healing journey. Message me on Psychology Today or via my website for a free intake call. I look forward to connecting soon!
The Living Room uses narrative therapy as a platform, with attachment-based, compassion-focused, mindfulness, somatic, and psychodynamic theories, as well as CBT and strength-based, to unearth new solutions to a challenge.
Worried? Drained? Worn-Out? Overwhelmed? How did you get here?
Are your thoughts consumed by the how-tos, who-wills, and what-ifs - that have taken over? Has your life become a domino of challenges? Listen, it isn’t easy to focus on what to work on first. Or even how?! Oftentimes, we are unsure what will happen if another burden comes our way.
I hear you. No one wants to feel overwhelmed. With contentment as your goal, we’ll map manageable steps forward.
Single-session, short, and long-term support is available. And really-late evenings too (8-11 pm).
The Living Room uses narrative therapy as a platform, with attachment-based, compassion-focused, mindfulness, somatic, and psychodynamic theories, as well as CBT and strength-based, to unearth new solutions to a challenge.
Worried? Drained? Worn-Out? Overwhelmed? How did you get here?
Are your thoughts consumed by the how-tos, who-wills, and what-ifs - that have taken over? Has your life become a domino of challenges? Listen, it isn’t easy to focus on what to work on first. Or even how?! Oftentimes, we are unsure what will happen if another burden comes our way.
I hear you. No one wants to feel overwhelmed. With contentment as your goal, we’ll map manageable steps forward.
Single-session, short, and long-term support is available. And really-late evenings too (8-11 pm).
I specialize in attachment-based therapy, emotional regulation, neurodiversity, anxiety, stress, trauma, and relationship issues.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, helping clients build resilience, deepen self-understanding, and foster meaningful connections.
I integrate Brainspotting, Emotional-Focused Therapy (EFT), Play Therapy, and Theraplay inform techniques into my work, always adapting to your goals and pace.
I specialize in attachment-based therapy, emotional regulation, neurodiversity, anxiety, stress, trauma, and relationship issues.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, helping clients build resilience, deepen self-understanding, and foster meaningful connections.
I integrate Brainspotting, Emotional-Focused Therapy (EFT), Play Therapy, and Theraplay inform techniques into my work, always adapting to your goals and pace.
I draw on techniques from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, narrative therapy, and attachment-based therapy.
Furthermore, after becoming a mother of two boys, I love to work with women with perinatal mental health as well as with individuals navigating the transition to parenthood.
I draw on techniques from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, narrative therapy, and attachment-based therapy.
Furthermore, after becoming a mother of two boys, I love to work with women with perinatal mental health as well as with individuals navigating the transition to parenthood.
I am trained in several modalities, and lean into anti-oppressive psychotherapy, attachment-based family therapy, play, and trauma-informed approaches.
Are you looking for a therapist who will celebrate you for you as you explore connecting to your truths and healing? Would you like to feel seen, have your voice heard, and get active support when going through a life transition? I offer a kind and gentle approach to address the impacts of trauma, anxiety, depression, and complex stressors. As a therapist who is black, trans, and queer, I bring my whole authentic self to create a safer container for the therapist and client relationship. Together we can process trauma or complex situations, and develop tools for advocating and supporting you.
I am trained in several modalities, and lean into anti-oppressive psychotherapy, attachment-based family therapy, play, and trauma-informed approaches.
Are you looking for a therapist who will celebrate you for you as you explore connecting to your truths and healing? Would you like to feel seen, have your voice heard, and get active support when going through a life transition? I offer a kind and gentle approach to address the impacts of trauma, anxiety, depression, and complex stressors. As a therapist who is black, trans, and queer, I bring my whole authentic self to create a safer container for the therapist and client relationship. Together we can process trauma or complex situations, and develop tools for advocating and supporting you.
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Attachment-based Counsellors
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.