Therapists in 33107
Kaji S Martinez
Counselor, MA, MHP, CMHS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33107 (Online Only)
Are you in a relationship or going through a break up that is causing stress to your life?Do you want to know once and for all if this relationship is worth investing in? You might even feel on edge or irritable. It’s crazy how lonely you can feel in a relationship. You might find yourself lying awake at night and dwelling. Sometimes we can think to ourselves, how the heck did I get here! Are you ready to set personal goals around life and relationships? I get that life can get really exhausting and you want someone to finally get you. You want and need support to gain the confidence you deserve to thrive.
Are you in a relationship or going through a break up that is causing stress to your life?Do you want to know once and for all if this relationship is worth investing in? You might even feel on edge or irritable. It’s crazy how lonely you can feel in a relationship. You might find yourself lying awake at night and dwelling. Sometimes we can think to ourselves, how the heck did I get here! Are you ready to set personal goals around life and relationships? I get that life can get really exhausting and you want someone to finally get you. You want and need support to gain the confidence you deserve to thrive.
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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.