Attachment-based Therapists in 85541
Kelsi McMartin - Healing and Growth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Payson, AZ 85541
Are you, or someone you love struggling after a loss, an accident, or a traumatic event? Do you feel stuck, anxious, or just that life is harder than it should be? In our work we will use EMDR and other evidence-based therapies that can help you start feeling better within a few sessions. We will tap into your strengths, address your needs, and unleash your potential. You will learn to roll with what comes your way, feel better about yourself, and connect with your inner wisdom and authentic self. If depression, anxiety, or self-doubt are holding you back, contact me via phone, text, or email. I am looking forward to helping!
Are you, or someone you love struggling after a loss, an accident, or a traumatic event? Do you feel stuck, anxious, or just that life is harder than it should be? In our work we will use EMDR and other evidence-based therapies that can help you start feeling better within a few sessions. We will tap into your strengths, address your needs, and unleash your potential. You will learn to roll with what comes your way, feel better about yourself, and connect with your inner wisdom and authentic self. If depression, anxiety, or self-doubt are holding you back, contact me via phone, text, or email. I am looking forward to helping!
Dr. Lauren Mott
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, CSAT, CMAT
Verified Verified
Payson, AZ 85541 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about a lot of things, foremost of which is helping individuals struggling with sex addiction, maladaptive sexual behaviors, intimacy disorders, and problematic gambling. I am also EMDR trained and utilize this technique for trauma healing. I focus on recovery from trauma, whether related to addiction or family-of-origin issues. I believe trauma affects everyone in different ways and requires its own unique recovery process consisting of blending addictions and trauma models together. Every individual has the capacity to heal and move forward on their journey towards health and happiness.
I am passionate about a lot of things, foremost of which is helping individuals struggling with sex addiction, maladaptive sexual behaviors, intimacy disorders, and problematic gambling. I am also EMDR trained and utilize this technique for trauma healing. I focus on recovery from trauma, whether related to addiction or family-of-origin issues. I believe trauma affects everyone in different ways and requires its own unique recovery process consisting of blending addictions and trauma models together. Every individual has the capacity to heal and move forward on their journey towards health and happiness.
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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.