Attachment-based Therapists in 92253

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Elizabeth J Vanegas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
The journey of healing is a process where the client deserves to feel cared for in a safe environment. I have worked with a range of ages from children, teens to older adults. My experience has been with clients working through chronic symptoms of depression, self-harm, and psychiatric hospitalizations. I have been trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Seeking safety, motivational interviewing, and provide other therapy modalities. I feel privileged to work with my clients in helping them heal from their trauma and other challenges they might be experiencing.
The journey of healing is a process where the client deserves to feel cared for in a safe environment. I have worked with a range of ages from children, teens to older adults. My experience has been with clients working through chronic symptoms of depression, self-harm, and psychiatric hospitalizations. I have been trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Seeking safety, motivational interviewing, and provide other therapy modalities. I feel privileged to work with my clients in helping them heal from their trauma and other challenges they might be experiencing.
(760) 983-7964 View (760) 983-7964
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Patrice Lopez-Dowrey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
Any new journey begins with courage, and therapy is no different. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about collaborating with my clients in creating a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment to support them in building skills and supports that will help them today and for the future. Our work will focus on your hopes and goals as you create the life you always wanted.
Any new journey begins with courage, and therapy is no different. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about collaborating with my clients in creating a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment to support them in building skills and supports that will help them today and for the future. Our work will focus on your hopes and goals as you create the life you always wanted.
(760) 472-5502 View (760) 472-5502
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Traci Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
Hello, I’m Traci Martin! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist passionate about helping others get through life's obstacles and onto their journey of healing. I believe each person has the inner strength to excel beyond life's difficulties. My Approach My approach to providing therapy is a combination of compassion and understanding. I see the client as a person first. I build on the client's strengths, interests, and resources. I believe clients have the power to grow, change, and make their situation better through inner strength.
Hello, I’m Traci Martin! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist passionate about helping others get through life's obstacles and onto their journey of healing. I believe each person has the inner strength to excel beyond life's difficulties. My Approach My approach to providing therapy is a combination of compassion and understanding. I see the client as a person first. I build on the client's strengths, interests, and resources. I believe clients have the power to grow, change, and make their situation better through inner strength.
(760) 970-8374 View (760) 970-8374
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Marjorie Cohn, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253  (Online Only)
Do you feel on track or struggling with juggling work, relationships, and just plain life? You know you want change but how can change happen? Maybe it is time to create a new path, your path. I will collaborate with you to understand the patterns you are repeating & help you develop new skills. Areas of focus include relationships, communication, boundaries, assertiveness, and self awareness. This is practical and grounded depth psychotherapy for both daily and longterm well being. I offer a complimentary fifteen minute phone consult so reach out!
Do you feel on track or struggling with juggling work, relationships, and just plain life? You know you want change but how can change happen? Maybe it is time to create a new path, your path. I will collaborate with you to understand the patterns you are repeating & help you develop new skills. Areas of focus include relationships, communication, boundaries, assertiveness, and self awareness. This is practical and grounded depth psychotherapy for both daily and longterm well being. I offer a complimentary fifteen minute phone consult so reach out!
(323) 417-8138 View (323) 417-8138
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Amy Austin
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
La Quinta, CA 92253
In your therapy," I WON'T JUST SIT AND NOD." I'll be an active participant in your therapy. I specialize in individual, couple, family and addiction therapy from anxiety, depression to relationship challenges. I can help with a blend of warmth, compassion, guidance utilizing workable tools in a safe therapeutic milieu. I'll support you to identify, explore, and work through those scary, but telling truths. Your truths! Not thoughts and behaviors that you've lived that keep you emotionally stuck, tied to your history, and in pain! Let's work to leave behind patterns of dis-ease, discovering an empowered, real and wonderful YOU!
In your therapy," I WON'T JUST SIT AND NOD." I'll be an active participant in your therapy. I specialize in individual, couple, family and addiction therapy from anxiety, depression to relationship challenges. I can help with a blend of warmth, compassion, guidance utilizing workable tools in a safe therapeutic milieu. I'll support you to identify, explore, and work through those scary, but telling truths. Your truths! Not thoughts and behaviors that you've lived that keep you emotionally stuck, tied to your history, and in pain! Let's work to leave behind patterns of dis-ease, discovering an empowered, real and wonderful YOU!
(760) 978-6992 View (760) 978-6992
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Katherine Reis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
Whether you're struggling with consequences stemming from past trauma, chronic mental illness, grief/loss, hopelessness, anger, resentment or profound life changes; healing is possible. Therapy is the process of building insight and awareness into behaviors and thoughts that ultimately perpetuate the hurt and pain. My goal is to assist in you finding the best way to break this pattern, change old and ineffective ways of coping and building a better understanding of why we do what we do. We often are trying to make right or whole, something that was so broken, destroyed or distorted from our past.
Whether you're struggling with consequences stemming from past trauma, chronic mental illness, grief/loss, hopelessness, anger, resentment or profound life changes; healing is possible. Therapy is the process of building insight and awareness into behaviors and thoughts that ultimately perpetuate the hurt and pain. My goal is to assist in you finding the best way to break this pattern, change old and ineffective ways of coping and building a better understanding of why we do what we do. We often are trying to make right or whole, something that was so broken, destroyed or distorted from our past.
(951) 363-2832 View (951) 363-2832
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Lauren Knipstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I hope to help you feel empowered, encouraged, supported, and help you through this journey step by step. As a mental health professional, I have gained incredible experience working with adults, children, teens, couples, and families through treatment facilities, schools, universities, and community organizations. My experience in these different organizations and facilities has allowed me to gain skills working with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, relational difficulties, and coping difficulties.
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I hope to help you feel empowered, encouraged, supported, and help you through this journey step by step. As a mental health professional, I have gained incredible experience working with adults, children, teens, couples, and families through treatment facilities, schools, universities, and community organizations. My experience in these different organizations and facilities has allowed me to gain skills working with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, relational difficulties, and coping difficulties.
(760) 249-7803 View (760) 249-7803
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Terra Michelle Schmid
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Quinta, CA 92253
Waitlist for new clients
If you are ready to start healing past hurts, start taking care of You, and/or improve your relationships...I am here to help. We all need a place to shed the layers of thoughts, feelings and experiences that may be keeping us from our true self, or hindering our quality of life. Are you a parent needing guidance and support, or is your child or teen having a difficult time and you don't know where to turn? Are you looking to finally feel heard and understood...If you are struggling in any one of these areas, or are looking to feel more connected to yourself I would love to work with you. Your past does not predict your future.
If you are ready to start healing past hurts, start taking care of You, and/or improve your relationships...I am here to help. We all need a place to shed the layers of thoughts, feelings and experiences that may be keeping us from our true self, or hindering our quality of life. Are you a parent needing guidance and support, or is your child or teen having a difficult time and you don't know where to turn? Are you looking to finally feel heard and understood...If you are struggling in any one of these areas, or are looking to feel more connected to yourself I would love to work with you. Your past does not predict your future.
(442) 245-3487 View (442) 245-3487
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Mabel R. Ribas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253  (Online Only)
It is my honor to work with clients that are experiencing difficult life experiences. I provide counseling to children, adults and families. My areas of specialty include managing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression and relationship problems. I also specialize working with children and families that are affected by learning disorders (IEPS), behavior challenges, ADHD, Autism, Emotional Disturbance and other school related difficulties. My approach is to prioritize my clients' needs and assist them in identifying their strengths, power, purpose and resilience in order to overcome their stressors.
It is my honor to work with clients that are experiencing difficult life experiences. I provide counseling to children, adults and families. My areas of specialty include managing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression and relationship problems. I also specialize working with children and families that are affected by learning disorders (IEPS), behavior challenges, ADHD, Autism, Emotional Disturbance and other school related difficulties. My approach is to prioritize my clients' needs and assist them in identifying their strengths, power, purpose and resilience in order to overcome their stressors.
(760) 374-8292 View (760) 374-8292
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Larry Goodman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Quinta, CA 92253  (Online Only)
Hello. I am Larry Goodman. I am a licensed Marriage Family Therapist and have worked with teens, women, men and couples for many years. I provide an understanding and safe place to talk about and resolve issues that may have troubled you for a long time or have recently come up, issues that prevent you from enjoying your life, your family, or your work situation. Whether it is frustration or anger with a partner, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, anger, sadness, or difficult children/teens, I can help. I'm easy to talk to, direct, and have real-life experience that makes it easier to work together to resolve your struggle.
Hello. I am Larry Goodman. I am a licensed Marriage Family Therapist and have worked with teens, women, men and couples for many years. I provide an understanding and safe place to talk about and resolve issues that may have troubled you for a long time or have recently come up, issues that prevent you from enjoying your life, your family, or your work situation. Whether it is frustration or anger with a partner, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, anger, sadness, or difficult children/teens, I can help. I'm easy to talk to, direct, and have real-life experience that makes it easier to work together to resolve your struggle.
(442) 245-3472 View (442) 245-3472
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Taelyr Patton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
As a teen I worked with foster youth who shared their stories of abandonment, loneliness, and trauma. As a kid myself I didn't fully know how to support besides listening and comfort. I never wanted to feel that helpless when helping a fellow human being again so I became a therapist. Watching people heal and having the privilege of being a part of their journey has been my greatest joy as a therapist.
As a teen I worked with foster youth who shared their stories of abandonment, loneliness, and trauma. As a kid myself I didn't fully know how to support besides listening and comfort. I never wanted to feel that helpless when helping a fellow human being again so I became a therapist. Watching people heal and having the privilege of being a part of their journey has been my greatest joy as a therapist.
(341) 895-7927 View (341) 895-7927
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Terri Shearer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253  (Online Only)
You don’t have to go it alone. I am here to help you find your way back to living the life you want. It can happen. I'm here every step of the way. Because sometimes, things don’t turn out the way we planned. We didn’t know we would end up getting divorced, or blending families, or being a single parent, but here we are. We didn’t know we would adopt instead of birthing our own child, or be raising our grandchildren, or the difficulties we would face raising children in an LGBTQ home. But, here we are. These challenges can cause tremendous anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, confusion, sadness, and suffering. I understand.
You don’t have to go it alone. I am here to help you find your way back to living the life you want. It can happen. I'm here every step of the way. Because sometimes, things don’t turn out the way we planned. We didn’t know we would end up getting divorced, or blending families, or being a single parent, but here we are. We didn’t know we would adopt instead of birthing our own child, or be raising our grandchildren, or the difficulties we would face raising children in an LGBTQ home. But, here we are. These challenges can cause tremendous anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, confusion, sadness, and suffering. I understand.
(760) 621-7553 View (760) 621-7553
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New Leaf Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
Have you been feeling overwhelmed with anxiety? Or perhaps you've noticed your child or teen seems anxious, stressed, sad, or frustrated? Concerned that you or your child's behaviors or life events are interfering with relationships, academics, or self-esteem? Our team of therapists specialize in working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families; we know just how hard it can be to navigate the many stages of development while dealing with the demands of everyday life. But we also know that anxiety and stress don't have to rule your life! We're here to help you experience a life worth living.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed with anxiety? Or perhaps you've noticed your child or teen seems anxious, stressed, sad, or frustrated? Concerned that you or your child's behaviors or life events are interfering with relationships, academics, or self-esteem? Our team of therapists specialize in working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families; we know just how hard it can be to navigate the many stages of development while dealing with the demands of everyday life. But we also know that anxiety and stress don't have to rule your life! We're here to help you experience a life worth living.
(760) 813-3347 View (760) 813-3347
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Jean Stapp
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
Hello, my name is Dr. Jean Stapp. I am a licensed psychologist (license number: PSY 33583) with extensive training and experience in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and relationship issues. My ultimate goal is to help my clients take the steps they need to shape the kinds of lives that they desire. I typically work with individuals undergoing depression, anxiety, childhood trauma (or coming to terms with a difficult and confusing childhood), sexual abuse/assault, life transitions, eating disorders, and relationship issues.
Hello, my name is Dr. Jean Stapp. I am a licensed psychologist (license number: PSY 33583) with extensive training and experience in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and relationship issues. My ultimate goal is to help my clients take the steps they need to shape the kinds of lives that they desire. I typically work with individuals undergoing depression, anxiety, childhood trauma (or coming to terms with a difficult and confusing childhood), sexual abuse/assault, life transitions, eating disorders, and relationship issues.
(323) 784-3185 View (323) 784-3185
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Tamara Hagy-Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
Therapy is an investment in you! Life can be difficult when things in your life change unexpectedly or don't go in the direction you had hoped. Acceptance of uncomfortable things in our lives can be a challenge and leave us feeling unbalanced and stuck. Everyone has a story and often needs to share it to be able to begin their path toward healing. In sharing it you can find hope, explore what strengths you developed as a result of your experiences and find empowerment in them. You and your story have value, are important to your life journey and can guide you in creating a narrative that supports your growth.
Therapy is an investment in you! Life can be difficult when things in your life change unexpectedly or don't go in the direction you had hoped. Acceptance of uncomfortable things in our lives can be a challenge and leave us feeling unbalanced and stuck. Everyone has a story and often needs to share it to be able to begin their path toward healing. In sharing it you can find hope, explore what strengths you developed as a result of your experiences and find empowerment in them. You and your story have value, are important to your life journey and can guide you in creating a narrative that supports your growth.
(760) 523-4339 View (760) 523-4339
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Jessica Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
Welcome, I’m Jessica Cervantes, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist 133928, and I’ve worked and lived in the Central Valley for most of my career providing in-person and virtual therapy services to individuals and families. Within the safety of therapy, we can recreate what was neglected and empower you to fulfill your own needs with both your internal strengths and external supports. I believe your being is where potential and change exist. I offer trust and unconditional compassion so that the relationship we create in therapy can help you access greater self-awareness toward finding purpose, meaning, and gratitude.
Welcome, I’m Jessica Cervantes, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist 133928, and I’ve worked and lived in the Central Valley for most of my career providing in-person and virtual therapy services to individuals and families. Within the safety of therapy, we can recreate what was neglected and empower you to fulfill your own needs with both your internal strengths and external supports. I believe your being is where potential and change exist. I offer trust and unconditional compassion so that the relationship we create in therapy can help you access greater self-awareness toward finding purpose, meaning, and gratitude.
(951) 724-4360 View (951) 724-4360
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Corie Jones Duzsa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
Hello my name is Corie Jones Duzsa. I am marriage and family therapist licensed in California with 20 years of experience. I have worked with children, teens, adults, couples, and families with a wide range of concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, parenting problems, family conflict, chronic pain, low self-esteem, and more. I have worked with many different types of clients that range from children to adults, LGBTQ clients, couples and families, and both men and women. I am currently working primarily with adults and older teens from 18 and up, individuals, and couples.
Hello my name is Corie Jones Duzsa. I am marriage and family therapist licensed in California with 20 years of experience. I have worked with children, teens, adults, couples, and families with a wide range of concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, parenting problems, family conflict, chronic pain, low self-esteem, and more. I have worked with many different types of clients that range from children to adults, LGBTQ clients, couples and families, and both men and women. I am currently working primarily with adults and older teens from 18 and up, individuals, and couples.
(951) 524-7268 View (951) 524-7268
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Judy Miser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Quinta, CA 92253
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience working with adults and adolescents with mental health concerns, substance abuse conditions, and disabilities. I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, perinatal mood disorders, domestic violence, family conflict, and parenting. I take a psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, trauma-focused, and solution-focused approach to therapy. My passion is helping individuals reach their true potential by focusing on their strengths and abilities.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience working with adults and adolescents with mental health concerns, substance abuse conditions, and disabilities. I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, perinatal mood disorders, domestic violence, family conflict, and parenting. I take a psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, trauma-focused, and solution-focused approach to therapy. My passion is helping individuals reach their true potential by focusing on their strengths and abilities.
(442) 248-5312 View (442) 248-5312
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Transformations Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Quinta, CA 92253  (Online Only)
Therapy is a significant journey that provides us with deeper insight into ourselves, others, the world, and the experiences we have. I offer psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and children experiencing the many challenges that life affords. I provide techniques to build interpersonal relationships while exploring communication patterns and repetitive tendencies through an integrative approach. By focusing on individual strengths and areas of concern, we together can work towards health and healing. Each individual, couple, and family is unique, and treatment is designed for your distinctive situation and needs.
Therapy is a significant journey that provides us with deeper insight into ourselves, others, the world, and the experiences we have. I offer psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and children experiencing the many challenges that life affords. I provide techniques to build interpersonal relationships while exploring communication patterns and repetitive tendencies through an integrative approach. By focusing on individual strengths and areas of concern, we together can work towards health and healing. Each individual, couple, and family is unique, and treatment is designed for your distinctive situation and needs.
(747) 271-4126 View (747) 271-4126
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Alison Busher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
La Quinta, CA 92253
Starting therapy takes bravery. My work is focused on recognizing that bravery the moment you walk through my door and anyone courageous enough to do so deserves respect and support. I hope to guide and empower you, first as a caring human being, and then as a professional, to give you skills to help bring healing on your journey that brings you here. With a complimentary education in the areas of fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness, I take an integrative and holistic approach to my work to help create an overall positive lifestyle change for all my clients.
Starting therapy takes bravery. My work is focused on recognizing that bravery the moment you walk through my door and anyone courageous enough to do so deserves respect and support. I hope to guide and empower you, first as a caring human being, and then as a professional, to give you skills to help bring healing on your journey that brings you here. With a complimentary education in the areas of fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness, I take an integrative and holistic approach to my work to help create an overall positive lifestyle change for all my clients.
(760) 820-2866 View (760) 820-2866
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.