Attachment-based Therapists in 28206

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Brooke Szitas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCAS
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28206
I use attachment-based approaches, motivational interviewing, emotionally focused therapy, sex therapy, and Gottman Method Therapy to facilitate change, improve communication, foster intimacy, and improve sexual functioning.
Life is full of transitions and challenges that can lead to depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and family problems. You may feel frustrated, anxious, and disappointed leading to your desire to seek help. I believe everyone needs a person that supports, advocates, and listens to them. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I strive to build a space of acceptance to promote your growth and honor your strengths. I believe everyone has their own unique experiences and therefore, I adapt my approach to fit your needs and goals.
I use attachment-based approaches, motivational interviewing, emotionally focused therapy, sex therapy, and Gottman Method Therapy to facilitate change, improve communication, foster intimacy, and improve sexual functioning.
Life is full of transitions and challenges that can lead to depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and family problems. You may feel frustrated, anxious, and disappointed leading to your desire to seek help. I believe everyone needs a person that supports, advocates, and listens to them. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I strive to build a space of acceptance to promote your growth and honor your strengths. I believe everyone has their own unique experiences and therefore, I adapt my approach to fit your needs and goals.
(704) 741-3502 View (704) 741-3502
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Kelly Jo Hart
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28206  (Online Only)
Are you in the place in your life where you just feel done? You feel alone. Every relationship ends in disaster and heartbreak. Whether it is a romantic relationship or a friendship you just seem to pick the wrong people. You often feel disposable and rejected because all the people you want end up leaving you. You hear about people that have found their people and you wonder when will it be your day. When will you find the right relationships that bring you the quality relationships you dream of having. You feel too weak and paralyzed to try again only to find more heartbreak.
Are you in the place in your life where you just feel done? You feel alone. Every relationship ends in disaster and heartbreak. Whether it is a romantic relationship or a friendship you just seem to pick the wrong people. You often feel disposable and rejected because all the people you want end up leaving you. You hear about people that have found their people and you wonder when will it be your day. When will you find the right relationships that bring you the quality relationships you dream of having. You feel too weak and paralyzed to try again only to find more heartbreak.
(910) 335-2652 View (910) 335-2652
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Matt Snyder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28206  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Thanks for showing up here. By doing the work to even navigate to this page, you are taking a huge step for yourself. We all have thoughts, feelings, & behaviors that keep us stuck in patterns that don’t always serve us or our loved ones well. The great news is that these patterns are learned from a variety of experiences, meaning they can also be un-learned with concentrated effort and a willingness to change. Therapy can be a liberating space where those patterns are examined and new perspectives that better serve us are developed over time. This work requires immense vulnerability, but this is often not a starting point.
Thanks for showing up here. By doing the work to even navigate to this page, you are taking a huge step for yourself. We all have thoughts, feelings, & behaviors that keep us stuck in patterns that don’t always serve us or our loved ones well. The great news is that these patterns are learned from a variety of experiences, meaning they can also be un-learned with concentrated effort and a willingness to change. Therapy can be a liberating space where those patterns are examined and new perspectives that better serve us are developed over time. This work requires immense vulnerability, but this is often not a starting point.
(617) 996-8967 View (617) 996-8967
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Julian Crespo
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28206  (Online Only)
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist with extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I am also an assistant professor of Marriage and Family Therapy and a clinical supervisor. I have been able to help many couples and families acquire the necessary skills needed to cope with very real relational problems (e.g., communication issues, infidelity, and power dynamics). I also help individuals from multiple cultural and ethnic backgrounds struggling with anxiety, depression, acculturation, and discrimination/oppression issues. I am committed to offering you a safe space where you can grow.
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist with extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I am also an assistant professor of Marriage and Family Therapy and a clinical supervisor. I have been able to help many couples and families acquire the necessary skills needed to cope with very real relational problems (e.g., communication issues, infidelity, and power dynamics). I also help individuals from multiple cultural and ethnic backgrounds struggling with anxiety, depression, acculturation, and discrimination/oppression issues. I am committed to offering you a safe space where you can grow.
(919) 443-6170 View (919) 443-6170
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Anderson Psychotherapy, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28206  (Online Only)
Grief, trauma and systemic oppression have increasingly become visible and universal experiences affecting individuals, couples, families and communities. I began my career working with the survivors of intimate partner violence and individuals/families grappling with cancer and death. These experiences have informed my practice working with individuals, couples and families dealing with loss, grief, trauma, anxiety/depression, major life changes, chronic illness, abuse and relational distress.
Grief, trauma and systemic oppression have increasingly become visible and universal experiences affecting individuals, couples, families and communities. I began my career working with the survivors of intimate partner violence and individuals/families grappling with cancer and death. These experiences have informed my practice working with individuals, couples and families dealing with loss, grief, trauma, anxiety/depression, major life changes, chronic illness, abuse and relational distress.
(919) 823-6654 View (919) 823-6654
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Russell Davenport
Counselor, MS, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28206  (Online Only)
Howdy! I'm Russell Davenport, LPCA. My background in counseling ranges from working with clients in inpatient hospitals to providing intensive in-home services to families. I have worked with children ages 6+, adolescents (usually male), families, couples, and adults from various cultural backgrounds and situations. I have assisted clients with overcoming anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts; anger management and oppositional-defiant behaviors; strengthening and repairing relationships; decreasing risky adolescent behaviors; school issues; parenting skills; supervised visitation; and general phase of life concerns.
Howdy! I'm Russell Davenport, LPCA. My background in counseling ranges from working with clients in inpatient hospitals to providing intensive in-home services to families. I have worked with children ages 6+, adolescents (usually male), families, couples, and adults from various cultural backgrounds and situations. I have assisted clients with overcoming anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts; anger management and oppositional-defiant behaviors; strengthening and repairing relationships; decreasing risky adolescent behaviors; school issues; parenting skills; supervised visitation; and general phase of life concerns.
(980) 689-6416 View (980) 689-6416
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Zoë Endicott
Counselor, MS, LCMHCA, NCC, PMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28206  (Online Only)
Life is hard (especially right now!). Many of us have encountered loss and disappointment that is oout of our control. But the difference between grief and trauma is very often the support we receive during these periods and the meaning we make of these losses. I work with clients using a highly effective, evidence based treatment called EMDR to help clear away trauma and experience more joy and ease in daily life. I have advanced training in perinatal mental health and specialize in supporting individuals and couples during the complex transition into parenthood and the losses that may accompany it.
Life is hard (especially right now!). Many of us have encountered loss and disappointment that is oout of our control. But the difference between grief and trauma is very often the support we receive during these periods and the meaning we make of these losses. I work with clients using a highly effective, evidence based treatment called EMDR to help clear away trauma and experience more joy and ease in daily life. I have advanced training in perinatal mental health and specialize in supporting individuals and couples during the complex transition into parenthood and the losses that may accompany it.
(704) 270-6643 View (704) 270-6643
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Carol Jane Hollandsworth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LCMHCS, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28206
At Bareiter Counseling Center, we offer CE training. Our next workshop is: Understanding and Treating Trauma with IFS and other modalities 12/1-2/2023! Go to our website to sign up! As a certified IFS Therapist, and Consultant it is my passion to work creatively with individuals, couples, families and groups using IFS, experiential therapy, Gottman Couples therapy or others based on my clients needs. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Supervisor (NC/SC). While I have a Judeo-Christian worldview, I respect people of all beliefs and do not impose mine on my clients.
At Bareiter Counseling Center, we offer CE training. Our next workshop is: Understanding and Treating Trauma with IFS and other modalities 12/1-2/2023! Go to our website to sign up! As a certified IFS Therapist, and Consultant it is my passion to work creatively with individuals, couples, families and groups using IFS, experiential therapy, Gottman Couples therapy or others based on my clients needs. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Supervisor (NC/SC). While I have a Judeo-Christian worldview, I respect people of all beliefs and do not impose mine on my clients.
(704) 666-4852 View (704) 666-4852
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Nicole Renee French
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28206
Dr. French sees adults and couples, diverse in ethnicity, religious identification, social class, gender, and sexuality. She collaborates with men and women interested in cultivating curiosity about their experience of themselves (mind and body) and desiring deeper felt connections with others. Periods of transition (beginnings and endings) are prime opportunities to invest in your mind health. Dr. French is inspired by recent findings in interpersonal neuroscience which offer considerable hope and advanced understanding of our biological capacity for healing and transformation. These findings influence the way she lives and practices her profession.
Dr. French sees adults and couples, diverse in ethnicity, religious identification, social class, gender, and sexuality. She collaborates with men and women interested in cultivating curiosity about their experience of themselves (mind and body) and desiring deeper felt connections with others. Periods of transition (beginnings and endings) are prime opportunities to invest in your mind health. Dr. French is inspired by recent findings in interpersonal neuroscience which offer considerable hope and advanced understanding of our biological capacity for healing and transformation. These findings influence the way she lives and practices her profession.
(980) 217-6642 View (980) 217-6642
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Agape Christian Counseling Center
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28206
We are a group of counselors who are dedicated to the well-being of our clients as we practice professional counseling from a Christian perspective. Whether it's anxiety, depression, trauma, losing a loved one, challenges at work, having hard time parenting your children or dissatisfaction in your marriage - we provide a safe place for you to come individually, as a family, or as a couple to explore the issues you might be experiencing, gain new perspective, and work on overcoming your difficulties. While taking an integrative approach to therapy, we welcome all people who seek counseling, regardless of religious background.
We are a group of counselors who are dedicated to the well-being of our clients as we practice professional counseling from a Christian perspective. Whether it's anxiety, depression, trauma, losing a loved one, challenges at work, having hard time parenting your children or dissatisfaction in your marriage - we provide a safe place for you to come individually, as a family, or as a couple to explore the issues you might be experiencing, gain new perspective, and work on overcoming your difficulties. While taking an integrative approach to therapy, we welcome all people who seek counseling, regardless of religious background.
(704) 448-0762 View (704) 448-0762
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Corinna Young
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28206  (Online Only)
Healing, like a hue, colors our lives in different and multifaceted ways. Healing is unique to each person's life stories and experiences. I want the therapeutic journey to be a safe and non-judgmental space to unpack life challenges, difficulties, and hardships in order to evolve into your best self. My ideal clients are those that are navigating adulting, career/work, and relationships and trying to thrive while managing it all. I tell clients to come as you are, just don't come naked, lol. I want clients to show up as their authentic selves in order to be authentic in their healing journey.
Healing, like a hue, colors our lives in different and multifaceted ways. Healing is unique to each person's life stories and experiences. I want the therapeutic journey to be a safe and non-judgmental space to unpack life challenges, difficulties, and hardships in order to evolve into your best self. My ideal clients are those that are navigating adulting, career/work, and relationships and trying to thrive while managing it all. I tell clients to come as you are, just don't come naked, lol. I want clients to show up as their authentic selves in order to be authentic in their healing journey.
(984) 217-7033 View (984) 217-7033
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Research Triangle Counseling PLLC
NCC, LCMHCS, CSI
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28206
We are all on a journey. Sometimes our path presents us with challenges that we find difficult to overcome without help. Do you feel stuck? Need to better understand negative patterns in your life? Are you having difficulty with an important relationship? The relationship you form with a therapist can help you navigate your path with strategies and tools to overcome life’s challenges. Our focus, in therapy, is to help you expand and strengthen your resources by learning effective coping strategies. We work with adults and adolescents struggling with trauma, anxiety, career transitions, substance abuse, and relationship problems.
We are all on a journey. Sometimes our path presents us with challenges that we find difficult to overcome without help. Do you feel stuck? Need to better understand negative patterns in your life? Are you having difficulty with an important relationship? The relationship you form with a therapist can help you navigate your path with strategies and tools to overcome life’s challenges. Our focus, in therapy, is to help you expand and strengthen your resources by learning effective coping strategies. We work with adults and adolescents struggling with trauma, anxiety, career transitions, substance abuse, and relationship problems.
(984) 207-1197 View (984) 207-1197
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Firm Foundation Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28206  (Online Only)
For over 14 years my passion has been "people” and helping them to get to the core of who they are. In keeping a customer service approach and coupling it with a mental health and a trauma focused lens, my modality of choice for intervention is from the Humanistic Paradigm- I will meet you where you are and then we work from there. Trauma hinders our progress whether the exposure is miniscule, extensive or somewhere in-between. Unless we can identify and understand this impact one cannot start moving towards healing. Let’s start this journey together and explore through appropriate intervention that is designed to meet your needs.
For over 14 years my passion has been "people” and helping them to get to the core of who they are. In keeping a customer service approach and coupling it with a mental health and a trauma focused lens, my modality of choice for intervention is from the Humanistic Paradigm- I will meet you where you are and then we work from there. Trauma hinders our progress whether the exposure is miniscule, extensive or somewhere in-between. Unless we can identify and understand this impact one cannot start moving towards healing. Let’s start this journey together and explore through appropriate intervention that is designed to meet your needs.
(929) 207-6853 View (929) 207-6853
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Hannah Kessler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28206
I specialize in working with individuals that are wanting to find peace in relationships - both with themselves and with others. After trauma, difficult situations, or toxic relationships, it is easy to shut down and experience loss of purpose, spiritual questioning, isolation, depression, or anxiety. I work with people like you to heal from your past, learn about yourself, and grow towards your future. I don't know what brought you here but everyone has a story and I would love to help you process yours.
I specialize in working with individuals that are wanting to find peace in relationships - both with themselves and with others. After trauma, difficult situations, or toxic relationships, it is easy to shut down and experience loss of purpose, spiritual questioning, isolation, depression, or anxiety. I work with people like you to heal from your past, learn about yourself, and grow towards your future. I don't know what brought you here but everyone has a story and I would love to help you process yours.
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Stafford & Associates Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EdD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28206
Everyone needs a champion! You're here and so are we! Whether you have certain challenges, experiences or emotions that have been impacting your life, we believed that our group of talented therapists can provide you with a safe and non-judgmental space to explore and understand these issues more deeply. We are eager to work with you and can offer guidance, support and practical strategies to help you navigate through challenges and develop healthier coping mechanisms. We're committed to help you gain personal growth, self discovery, and gaining the tools necessary to lead a more fulfilling life. We look forward to working with you.
Everyone needs a champion! You're here and so are we! Whether you have certain challenges, experiences or emotions that have been impacting your life, we believed that our group of talented therapists can provide you with a safe and non-judgmental space to explore and understand these issues more deeply. We are eager to work with you and can offer guidance, support and practical strategies to help you navigate through challenges and develop healthier coping mechanisms. We're committed to help you gain personal growth, self discovery, and gaining the tools necessary to lead a more fulfilling life. We look forward to working with you.
(704) 508-9656 View (704) 508-9656
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Erica Payne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28206  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with individuals experiencing self-esteem and relationship issues, relational trauma, that may cause increased stress and anxiety and depression. I have a great deal of experience working with military members and their families. I believe in taking a holistic approach tailored to exploring childhood and past experiences.
I specialize in working with individuals experiencing self-esteem and relationship issues, relational trauma, that may cause increased stress and anxiety and depression. I have a great deal of experience working with military members and their families. I believe in taking a holistic approach tailored to exploring childhood and past experiences.
(704) 610-2456 View (704) 610-2456
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Kayla Patterson
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28206
Waitlist for new clients
You are the adult child of a family often filled with dysfunction. You were handed responsibility at an early age due to familial circumstances, and you have built your identity on being the "strong one" in your relationships. You struggle with expressing your needs, emotions, and boundaries with others. You worry that, if left unchecked, one day you will continue to repeat the patterns of generational trauma expressed by others in your family. If you resonate with the above statements, I think it is incredibly brave of you to consider seeking help. It is never too late to rewrite the story you wish to tell with your life.
You are the adult child of a family often filled with dysfunction. You were handed responsibility at an early age due to familial circumstances, and you have built your identity on being the "strong one" in your relationships. You struggle with expressing your needs, emotions, and boundaries with others. You worry that, if left unchecked, one day you will continue to repeat the patterns of generational trauma expressed by others in your family. If you resonate with the above statements, I think it is incredibly brave of you to consider seeking help. It is never too late to rewrite the story you wish to tell with your life.
(704) 389-5748 View (704) 389-5748
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Tessa Nayowith
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LCASA, LMBT, RYS500
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28206
Not accepting new clients
I am not currently accepting new patients at this time :) Welcome! My approach involves integrative, person centered, and trauma-informed practices. I see the therapy relationship as one of support and collaboration and examine cases through a lens focused on human relationships, development, and how the mind and body inform and affect one another. I aim to bring warmth, acceptance, and curiosity to my work. It is my goal is to help you better understand yourself, to heal from the past and live more fully in the present.
I am not currently accepting new patients at this time :) Welcome! My approach involves integrative, person centered, and trauma-informed practices. I see the therapy relationship as one of support and collaboration and examine cases through a lens focused on human relationships, development, and how the mind and body inform and affect one another. I aim to bring warmth, acceptance, and curiosity to my work. It is my goal is to help you better understand yourself, to heal from the past and live more fully in the present.
(828) 554-7964 View (828) 554-7964
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McKensie Elling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28206
Not accepting new clients
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here. I work with adults who are experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, life transitions, grief/loss, and who are navigating family estrangement. I aim to create a safe and supportive environment that is conducive to facilitating healing and to promoting growth.
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here. I work with adults who are experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, life transitions, grief/loss, and who are navigating family estrangement. I aim to create a safe and supportive environment that is conducive to facilitating healing and to promoting growth.
(704) 324-8579 View (704) 324-8579

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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.