Therapists in 17201
Mikala Morrow
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Chambersburg, PA 17201
If your emotions feel overwhelming, and they're trying to signal you that they need your attention, I am here to help you. I provide a safe, comfortable space to explore who you are and work with you to provide a better understanding of you. I am here to help you learn to identify and access your feelings. I offer encouragement to help you get to your goals. With me, you can speak openly and fully about your anxieties and fears. I'd love to help you find your purpose in life by helping you recognize your strengths.
If your emotions feel overwhelming, and they're trying to signal you that they need your attention, I am here to help you. I provide a safe, comfortable space to explore who you are and work with you to provide a better understanding of you. I am here to help you learn to identify and access your feelings. I offer encouragement to help you get to your goals. With me, you can speak openly and fully about your anxieties and fears. I'd love to help you find your purpose in life by helping you recognize your strengths.
Kat Loutrel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, ADHD-, -CCSP
Verified Verified
Chambersburg, PA 17201 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Nonconforming & Neurodiverse (ADHD/ASD) individuals often see themselves as "different" & "othered" and it create a lot of difficulty navigating the world. Living in a country where Ablism bias, prejudice, and discrimination is the norm, individuals often find themselves constantly battling ways to navigate intimate relationships, social groups, and institutions that are not accepting of, or made for, their uniqueness. I help these adults normalize & navigate life's complexities by creating resilience in their own Unique Stories dealing w/ Adult ADHD, relationships, LGBTQ+, religious hang-ups, sexual discomfort/dysfunction & more.
Nonconforming & Neurodiverse (ADHD/ASD) individuals often see themselves as "different" & "othered" and it create a lot of difficulty navigating the world. Living in a country where Ablism bias, prejudice, and discrimination is the norm, individuals often find themselves constantly battling ways to navigate intimate relationships, social groups, and institutions that are not accepting of, or made for, their uniqueness. I help these adults normalize & navigate life's complexities by creating resilience in their own Unique Stories dealing w/ Adult ADHD, relationships, LGBTQ+, religious hang-ups, sexual discomfort/dysfunction & more.
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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.