Therapists in 03820
Matthew Fowler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Dover, NH 03820
Waitlist for new clients
I offer an array of family therapy, attachment-based therapy, CBT, and parenting skills training to help families and children achieve their goals.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. I help children, parents, and couples overcome obstacles, improve relationships, and better their lives. Starting a family can be one of the most exciting and fulfilling experiences, but when things do not go according to plan, this can be one of the biggest struggles for parents and children. I help families uncover the issues that contribute to the problem and find solutions to help you obtain the vision you always wanted for your child and your family.
I offer an array of family therapy, attachment-based therapy, CBT, and parenting skills training to help families and children achieve their goals.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. I help children, parents, and couples overcome obstacles, improve relationships, and better their lives. Starting a family can be one of the most exciting and fulfilling experiences, but when things do not go according to plan, this can be one of the biggest struggles for parents and children. I help families uncover the issues that contribute to the problem and find solutions to help you obtain the vision you always wanted for your child and your family.
Kirsten May
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Dover, NH 03820 (Online Only)
As you embark on the journey of seeking therapy, I extend to you a warm and heartfelt welcome. Within the sacred space of therapy, I offer you a sanctuary—a haven where your struggles are met with compassion, your pain is held with tenderness, and your journey toward healing is honored with reverence. In our shared journey of exploration and transformation, I stand as your ally, your advocate, and your guide. Together, we embark on a collaborative odyssey—a journey of self-discovery, growth, and empowerment. Here, amidst the ebb and flow of life's complexities, you are not alone.
As you embark on the journey of seeking therapy, I extend to you a warm and heartfelt welcome. Within the sacred space of therapy, I offer you a sanctuary—a haven where your struggles are met with compassion, your pain is held with tenderness, and your journey toward healing is honored with reverence. In our shared journey of exploration and transformation, I stand as your ally, your advocate, and your guide. Together, we embark on a collaborative odyssey—a journey of self-discovery, growth, and empowerment. Here, amidst the ebb and flow of life's complexities, you are not alone.
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Attachment-based Therapists
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.