Attachment-based Therapists in 90502

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Susan L Chung
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90502
I believe people possess the power to manage their own lives and, as a therapist, I help them uncover their strengths and resources to improve or resolve their issues.
I believe people possess the power to manage their own lives and, as a therapist, I help them uncover their strengths and resources to improve or resolve their issues.
(310) 494-2863 View (310) 494-2863
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Bree Jenkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90502
"We need never be hopeless because we can never be irreparably broken." I want to help you fulfill your hopes to improve your life, relationships, and self. Call me for a free phone consultation and let's connect to get you the most out of therapy. I partner with clients in a non-judgmental and authentic setting to facilitate the changes you desire for your life and relationships. I specialize in helping women and men struggling with low self-esteem, boundary setting, disordered eating, weight, and body issues, poor anger control, commitment, trust and intimacy issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
"We need never be hopeless because we can never be irreparably broken." I want to help you fulfill your hopes to improve your life, relationships, and self. Call me for a free phone consultation and let's connect to get you the most out of therapy. I partner with clients in a non-judgmental and authentic setting to facilitate the changes you desire for your life and relationships. I specialize in helping women and men struggling with low self-esteem, boundary setting, disordered eating, weight, and body issues, poor anger control, commitment, trust and intimacy issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
(310) 601-4425 View (310) 601-4425
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Suzanne Gauthier-Pin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90502
Do you feel like anxiety is your baseline? Are you struggling with overthinking, decision paralysis, wondering if everyone is mad at you, and not sleeping well? Feeling overwhelmed, restless, and unsatisfied and sometimes feel like it’s all too much? Do you ever wonder if life is supposed to feel like one crisis after another? Now more than ever people are feeling anxious, overwhelm and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long term issues for your body, mind and spirit. It doesn’t have to be this hard.
Do you feel like anxiety is your baseline? Are you struggling with overthinking, decision paralysis, wondering if everyone is mad at you, and not sleeping well? Feeling overwhelmed, restless, and unsatisfied and sometimes feel like it’s all too much? Do you ever wonder if life is supposed to feel like one crisis after another? Now more than ever people are feeling anxious, overwhelm and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long term issues for your body, mind and spirit. It doesn’t have to be this hard.
(562) 371-0526 View (562) 371-0526
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Christina Joanitis
Psychologist, MAT, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90502  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
It can be so difficult to reach out for help, so when you do, you can be assured you will be met with quality care and professionalism. My goal is to ensure you are heard, cared for, and supported on your journey towards health and healing. I am passionate about seeing individuals find healing and wholeness. By providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals to emote, process past hurts and traumas, and identify unhealthy behavioral patterns, my goal is to work with my clients to normalize emotions, challenge cognitive distortions, and develop a healthier view of self.
It can be so difficult to reach out for help, so when you do, you can be assured you will be met with quality care and professionalism. My goal is to ensure you are heard, cared for, and supported on your journey towards health and healing. I am passionate about seeing individuals find healing and wholeness. By providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals to emote, process past hurts and traumas, and identify unhealthy behavioral patterns, my goal is to work with my clients to normalize emotions, challenge cognitive distortions, and develop a healthier view of self.
(424) 396-2079 View (424) 396-2079
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Christy Tercero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90502
Are you dealing with unwanted feelings such as sadness, anger, fear, and loneliness? Do you feel these emotions are interfering with your daily activities, relationships, or professional growth? As humans, it's natural to experience many emotions, some of which can seem overwhelming, even isolating. Neglecting your emotional well-being and not taking time for self-care can potentially lead to mental and physical complications. In our current times, many individuals are grappling with the weight of managing their emotions, relationships, careers & overall lives.
Are you dealing with unwanted feelings such as sadness, anger, fear, and loneliness? Do you feel these emotions are interfering with your daily activities, relationships, or professional growth? As humans, it's natural to experience many emotions, some of which can seem overwhelming, even isolating. Neglecting your emotional well-being and not taking time for self-care can potentially lead to mental and physical complications. In our current times, many individuals are grappling with the weight of managing their emotions, relationships, careers & overall lives.
(424) 400-6751 View (424) 400-6751
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Dorit Saberi - Thrive Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90502  (Online Only)
I have extensive experience working with various evidence-based modalities as well as alternative and somatic therapies. I currently work at Harbor UCLA as a Clinical Director of a Trauma service and as Associate Professor at UCLA, David Geffen School of Medicine. I am Bilingual in Hebrew and English. Areas of specialization: Mood disorders; anxiety disorders; post traumatic stress disorder; life transition and adjustment issues; bereavement and loss; couple and relationship therapy; Family therapy; Parenting strategies; work related stress. I am also available for lectures, and trainings and certifications (Prolonged Exposure)
I have extensive experience working with various evidence-based modalities as well as alternative and somatic therapies. I currently work at Harbor UCLA as a Clinical Director of a Trauma service and as Associate Professor at UCLA, David Geffen School of Medicine. I am Bilingual in Hebrew and English. Areas of specialization: Mood disorders; anxiety disorders; post traumatic stress disorder; life transition and adjustment issues; bereavement and loss; couple and relationship therapy; Family therapy; Parenting strategies; work related stress. I am also available for lectures, and trainings and certifications (Prolonged Exposure)
(424) 374-1433 View (424) 374-1433
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Mari Santos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90502
Are you grappling with anxiety, the aftermath of past trauma, depression, grief, or a loss of self-identity? Do you observe your daily life, relationships, functional capacity, and even your career being adversely impacted? Do you often find yourself feeling fatigued, swamped, irritated, or lost by the mere idea of navigating through the day, responding to emails, texts or calls? In these unprecedented times, many individuals are struggling with feelings of anxiety, being overwhelmed, and uncertainty about managing their relationships, career, and life overall. Pushing your needs aside & not dedicating time for self-care can lead
Are you grappling with anxiety, the aftermath of past trauma, depression, grief, or a loss of self-identity? Do you observe your daily life, relationships, functional capacity, and even your career being adversely impacted? Do you often find yourself feeling fatigued, swamped, irritated, or lost by the mere idea of navigating through the day, responding to emails, texts or calls? In these unprecedented times, many individuals are struggling with feelings of anxiety, being overwhelmed, and uncertainty about managing their relationships, career, and life overall. Pushing your needs aside & not dedicating time for self-care can lead
(424) 348-7984 View (424) 348-7984
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Nicole Minor - Expansive Therapy
Counselor, AMFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90502  (Online Only)
I value helping to foster a secure space and use an integrative approach to help clients feel empowered to reach their personal goals. Intersectionality has been paramount on my own personal healing journey and I have had the opportunity to work with clients who benefit from the same lens.
I value helping to foster a secure space and use an integrative approach to help clients feel empowered to reach their personal goals. Intersectionality has been paramount on my own personal healing journey and I have had the opportunity to work with clients who benefit from the same lens.
(646) 849-7205 View (646) 849-7205
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Lea Reyes | Relationships
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90502  (Online Only)
Struggles in your relationship can be overwhelming and confusing where you're constantly arguing over small things and feel a growing distance as a couple. "How did things get to this point and how do I fix it?" I want you to know that I understand because I have been in your shoes. I know the pain and frustration that comes with feeling disconnected in a relationship
Struggles in your relationship can be overwhelming and confusing where you're constantly arguing over small things and feel a growing distance as a couple. "How did things get to this point and how do I fix it?" I want you to know that I understand because I have been in your shoes. I know the pain and frustration that comes with feeling disconnected in a relationship
(714) 786-3835 View (714) 786-3835
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Julie Wensel
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, CTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90502
Hi, my name is Julie, I support individuals and couples who may struggle with trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, and stress. Every client’s needs are unique, but as humans, we all have the resilience to heal and live a meaningful life. My job is to remind you of your strengths, explore what may be holding you back, give you tools to self-regulate, and insight into yourself. I use a gentle and straightforward approach to help you reconnect, understand your inner world, and feel more empowered in your decisions. My goal is for you to process and overcome the obstacles that pull you back in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Hi, my name is Julie, I support individuals and couples who may struggle with trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, and stress. Every client’s needs are unique, but as humans, we all have the resilience to heal and live a meaningful life. My job is to remind you of your strengths, explore what may be holding you back, give you tools to self-regulate, and insight into yourself. I use a gentle and straightforward approach to help you reconnect, understand your inner world, and feel more empowered in your decisions. My goal is for you to process and overcome the obstacles that pull you back in a supportive and collaborative environment.
(424) 772-0048 View (424) 772-0048
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Bertha Ramos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90502
No matter what life may bring you, I encourage you to find that small light that will guide you to a much better you. Depending on the individual needs, I use a variety of approaches with my clients.
No matter what life may bring you, I encourage you to find that small light that will guide you to a much better you. Depending on the individual needs, I use a variety of approaches with my clients.
(424) 342-8015 View (424) 342-8015
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.