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Khaliun Jargalsaikhan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Alameda, CA 94501
I work from a Mindfulness-Based approach and draw from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based and Strength-Based, Trauma Informed modalities.
My name is Khaliun Jargalsaikhan. I strive to create relationships with my clients that foster their growth and help them achieve their full potential. I value empathy and unconditional positive regard toward my clients. I work well with highly motivated clients. I treat anxiety, and depression and focus on working with low self-esteem and worth issues. I prefer working with young adults, adults, and elderly people.
I work from a Mindfulness-Based approach and draw from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based and Strength-Based, Trauma Informed modalities.
My name is Khaliun Jargalsaikhan. I strive to create relationships with my clients that foster their growth and help them achieve their full potential. I value empathy and unconditional positive regard toward my clients. I work well with highly motivated clients. I treat anxiety, and depression and focus on working with low self-esteem and worth issues. I prefer working with young adults, adults, and elderly people.
(510) 617-1645 View (510) 617-1645
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Kimberly Marshall
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Pomona, CA 91766
Kim Marshall Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Kim works with a variety of individuals and couples. She provides an inviting and warm space to explore client’s goals and address areas where they feel stuck or hopeless. She believes that through a safe and caring therapeutic relationship, hope, change and flourishing will emerge. Kim works with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, parenting, parenting adult children, and relational conflicts.
Kim Marshall Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Kim works with a variety of individuals and couples. She provides an inviting and warm space to explore client’s goals and address areas where they feel stuck or hopeless. She believes that through a safe and caring therapeutic relationship, hope, change and flourishing will emerge. Kim works with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, parenting, parenting adult children, and relational conflicts.
(626) 887-0206 View (626) 887-0206
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Lauralee Fuhrmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
CBT, EMDR, compassion-focused, feminist, psychodynamic, and attachment-based.
Lauralee Fuhrmann LCSW. Approach is client-centered, strengths-based. It can be difficult to open-up and talk about life-stressors to a stranger. Sometimes, we can feel unheard or alone, or just need someone who can be a helping, compassionate, and nonjudgmental ear. In therapy, we can mend fractured and fragmented pieces of ourselves that have been damaged by past relationships, and trauma. Together, we can bring out positive change in our lives; we can challenge negative cognitions and dissonance. Together, we can begin the path of healing.
CBT, EMDR, compassion-focused, feminist, psychodynamic, and attachment-based.
Lauralee Fuhrmann LCSW. Approach is client-centered, strengths-based. It can be difficult to open-up and talk about life-stressors to a stranger. Sometimes, we can feel unheard or alone, or just need someone who can be a helping, compassionate, and nonjudgmental ear. In therapy, we can mend fractured and fragmented pieces of ourselves that have been damaged by past relationships, and trauma. Together, we can bring out positive change in our lives; we can challenge negative cognitions and dissonance. Together, we can begin the path of healing.
(951) 349-4840 View (951) 349-4840
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Melissa Henson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chula Vista, CA 91911
My name is Melissa Henson, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and my approach to therapy is client-centered and a collaborative process. Much of my work is focused on helping individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, and relational issues. I utilized a combination of trauma-informed, person-centered, and attachment-based approaches. Utilizing a combination of clinical skills, spirituality, and relational tools, I offer a safe place for individuals from all walks of life.
My name is Melissa Henson, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and my approach to therapy is client-centered and a collaborative process. Much of my work is focused on helping individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, and relational issues. I utilized a combination of trauma-informed, person-centered, and attachment-based approaches. Utilizing a combination of clinical skills, spirituality, and relational tools, I offer a safe place for individuals from all walks of life.
(858) 422-4022 View (858) 422-4022
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Jazmin Ponthier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
My name is Jazmin Ponthier and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based out of the Bay Area. I can provide telehealth therapy services to those across the state of California. I work with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns specifically due to life transitions within their career, relationships and life. In addition, I support individual with issues related to fertility, pregnancy, post-partum and parenting. My approach is relational, attachment based, strength based with roots in social justice and culturally humility.
My name is Jazmin Ponthier and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based out of the Bay Area. I can provide telehealth therapy services to those across the state of California. I work with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns specifically due to life transitions within their career, relationships and life. In addition, I support individual with issues related to fertility, pregnancy, post-partum and parenting. My approach is relational, attachment based, strength based with roots in social justice and culturally humility.
(661) 306-2403 View (661) 306-2403
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Kimberly Alvarez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Coachella, CA 92236
I approach treatment from a Trauma-Informed, Cognitive Behavioral, Culturally Competent, mindfulness, attachment-based therapy approach and problem solving perspective, providing guidance and offering tools to help you along the way.
Hello, my name is Kimberly Alvarez. I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist with over 5 years experience. As a therapist, my passion is to support my clients to cultivate healthy long-lasting relationships with themselves and others while remaining authentic and empathic. My belief is that through self-love, boundaries, and awareness we can remove things from our lives that no longer serve us in order to create long lasting positive change. I am a first generation Mexican American, as a bilingual provider, I aspire to dismantle the stigma associated with mental health.
I approach treatment from a Trauma-Informed, Cognitive Behavioral, Culturally Competent, mindfulness, attachment-based therapy approach and problem solving perspective, providing guidance and offering tools to help you along the way.
Hello, my name is Kimberly Alvarez. I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist with over 5 years experience. As a therapist, my passion is to support my clients to cultivate healthy long-lasting relationships with themselves and others while remaining authentic and empathic. My belief is that through self-love, boundaries, and awareness we can remove things from our lives that no longer serve us in order to create long lasting positive change. I am a first generation Mexican American, as a bilingual provider, I aspire to dismantle the stigma associated with mental health.
(760) 965-7174 View (760) 965-7174
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Evelyn Alicea-Samaniego
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
Montebello, CA 90640
Hello, My name is Dr. Alicea-Samaniego. I have been a California Licensed Psychologist since 2003. In my years as a Psychologist, I have had a private practice, served as adjunct instructor in a Masters program and was the Chief Psychologist at a corrections facility in California. I work with a variety of clients that present with different issues. My focus has been to provide services to the LGBTQ+ community, people of color, Spanish speaking individuals and women's issues.
Hello, My name is Dr. Alicea-Samaniego. I have been a California Licensed Psychologist since 2003. In my years as a Psychologist, I have had a private practice, served as adjunct instructor in a Masters program and was the Chief Psychologist at a corrections facility in California. I work with a variety of clients that present with different issues. My focus has been to provide services to the LGBTQ+ community, people of color, Spanish speaking individuals and women's issues.
(562) 784-5740 View (562) 784-5740
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Avana Pace
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
My name is Avana Pace and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I use telehealth therapy to help adults live a more empowered and fulfilled life when faced with depression, anxiety, navigating relationships, and the stress of life. My approach to therapy is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy. In my experience, my style and approach is a good fit for adults who are coming to therapy with an open mind and a desire to make a shift in their current life.
My name is Avana Pace and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I use telehealth therapy to help adults live a more empowered and fulfilled life when faced with depression, anxiety, navigating relationships, and the stress of life. My approach to therapy is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy. In my experience, my style and approach is a good fit for adults who are coming to therapy with an open mind and a desire to make a shift in their current life.
(909) 640-3554 View (909) 640-3554
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Breanna Landa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Watsonville, CA 95076
I use a strength-based approach and most frequently use Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment-based, IFS, and Somatic based frameworks to therapy.
Hello there! Thank you for stopping by! My name is Breanna Landa, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in sunny California. I believe therapy can help you get in touch with your most authentic self, and I am here to do just that. When I am not practicing therapy, I love running, paddle boarding, music, and playing with my pack of dogs! My approach is a good fit for those dealing with the challenges of life transitions, relationship challenges, and social pressures. This often takes the form of anxiety, depression, stress, and addiction.
I use a strength-based approach and most frequently use Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment-based, IFS, and Somatic based frameworks to therapy.
Hello there! Thank you for stopping by! My name is Breanna Landa, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in sunny California. I believe therapy can help you get in touch with your most authentic self, and I am here to do just that. When I am not practicing therapy, I love running, paddle boarding, music, and playing with my pack of dogs! My approach is a good fit for those dealing with the challenges of life transitions, relationship challenges, and social pressures. This often takes the form of anxiety, depression, stress, and addiction.
(831) 263-0243 View (831) 263-0243
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Anita Valdez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Petaluma, CA 94952
My therapeutic approach integrates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-based, Strength-based, Mindfulness-based, and Life Coaching.
I am Anita Valdez, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 53817). I provide a non-judgmental environment of empathy, support, and trust where my clients can safely and openly express themselves freely. I have over 15 years of experience helping people overcome anxiety, stress, relationship issues, and self-esteem issues. My therapeutic approach integrates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-based, Strength-based, Mindfulness-based, and Life Coaching. I typically work with clients, that come in with anxiety, stress, relationship issues, and/or self-esteem issues.
My therapeutic approach integrates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-based, Strength-based, Mindfulness-based, and Life Coaching.
I am Anita Valdez, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 53817). I provide a non-judgmental environment of empathy, support, and trust where my clients can safely and openly express themselves freely. I have over 15 years of experience helping people overcome anxiety, stress, relationship issues, and self-esteem issues. My therapeutic approach integrates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-based, Strength-based, Mindfulness-based, and Life Coaching. I typically work with clients, that come in with anxiety, stress, relationship issues, and/or self-esteem issues.
(707) 513-4924 View (707) 513-4924
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Silva Sheklanian
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95821
My name is Silva Sheklanian. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing out of California. My work focuses primarily on both trauma and attachment. I am EMDR trained as well as attachment-based trained. I am trauma-informed, as such my approach is very much client-centered. I use both CBT and EMDR in my sessions to support my clients toward their goals. I am also trained in Theraplay to support clients towards attachment building with family members (specifically their children).
My name is Silva Sheklanian. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing out of California. My work focuses primarily on both trauma and attachment. I am EMDR trained as well as attachment-based trained. I am trauma-informed, as such my approach is very much client-centered. I use both CBT and EMDR in my sessions to support my clients toward their goals. I am also trained in Theraplay to support clients towards attachment building with family members (specifically their children).
(916) 619-6280 View (916) 619-6280
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Ann Conrad
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Hi there, I'm Ann! I love working with adults, families and some younger people. I have helped with many different types of issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, generational trauma, and physical and emotional trauma. I am trained in many techniques and modalities including Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. I have a cultural experience with generational trauma in cross-cultural settings as well as Indigenous communities.
Hi there, I'm Ann! I love working with adults, families and some younger people. I have helped with many different types of issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, generational trauma, and physical and emotional trauma. I am trained in many techniques and modalities including Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. I have a cultural experience with generational trauma in cross-cultural settings as well as Indigenous communities.
(805) 254-7278 View (805) 254-7278
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Debbie Lugtu
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Whittier, CA 90604
Hello, my name is Debbie Grace Lugtu. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have my master's degree in counseling. I graduated in Palo Alto University in 2020 with Counseling Honor Society. I work from a strength-based and narrative therapy approach. In the first sessions, I highly focus on rapport building and listening to your narrative/story. Throughout our work, I use an attachment-based lens to figure out the underlying issue and where issue has stemmed from. I use narrative therapy to re-author your story. Alongside, I teach coping skills such as Mindfulness and CBT.
Hello, my name is Debbie Grace Lugtu. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have my master's degree in counseling. I graduated in Palo Alto University in 2020 with Counseling Honor Society. I work from a strength-based and narrative therapy approach. In the first sessions, I highly focus on rapport building and listening to your narrative/story. Throughout our work, I use an attachment-based lens to figure out the underlying issue and where issue has stemmed from. I use narrative therapy to re-author your story. Alongside, I teach coping skills such as Mindfulness and CBT.
(562) 784-4543 View (562) 784-4543
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Olivia Oliveros
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90004
I also utilize an attachment-based perspective, especially when working with children.
I have significant experience working with youth that have complex needs ranging from Mood Disorders to Post Traumatic Stress. While the majority of my work is with children and youth, I am available to support the entire family system with concerns that may include family conflict, parenting, and couples.
I also utilize an attachment-based perspective, especially when working with children.
I have significant experience working with youth that have complex needs ranging from Mood Disorders to Post Traumatic Stress. While the majority of my work is with children and youth, I am available to support the entire family system with concerns that may include family conflict, parenting, and couples.
(213) 397-0838 View (213) 397-0838
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Dulce Reyes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rialto, CA 92376
Hi there, I'm Dulce Reyes, a Marriage & Family Therapist. I'm a bilingual therapist (English and Spanish) who has helped people with anxiety, depression, self esteem, bipolar disorder, borderline personality, relationship issues, life transitions, substance use, trauma, PTSD, and more. I use techniques from cognitive behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavioral (DBT), mindfulness-based, attachment-based, client centered, EMDR, and motivational interviewing modalities. Together, we will construct new, healthier, and more empowered narratives to find your inner voice, rewrite your story, heal, and discover your worth and value.
Hi there, I'm Dulce Reyes, a Marriage & Family Therapist. I'm a bilingual therapist (English and Spanish) who has helped people with anxiety, depression, self esteem, bipolar disorder, borderline personality, relationship issues, life transitions, substance use, trauma, PTSD, and more. I use techniques from cognitive behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavioral (DBT), mindfulness-based, attachment-based, client centered, EMDR, and motivational interviewing modalities. Together, we will construct new, healthier, and more empowered narratives to find your inner voice, rewrite your story, heal, and discover your worth and value.
(909) 310-1345 View (909) 310-1345
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Lindsay Meyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Wildomar, CA 92595
Hi there, I'm Lindsay, a licensed marriage and family therapist. I specialize in treating individual adults with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I've helped people to cope more effectively with stress, low self-esteem, and phase of life challenges. I employ techniques from attachment-based, cognitive behavioral (CBT), family systems, humanistic, and psychodynamic modalities. I have helped many people learn how to set boundaries, speak about difficult issues, explore themselves, discuss life transitions, gain insight, end unproductive patterns, accept themselves, and discover how life experiences have impacted them.
Hi there, I'm Lindsay, a licensed marriage and family therapist. I specialize in treating individual adults with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I've helped people to cope more effectively with stress, low self-esteem, and phase of life challenges. I employ techniques from attachment-based, cognitive behavioral (CBT), family systems, humanistic, and psychodynamic modalities. I have helped many people learn how to set boundaries, speak about difficult issues, explore themselves, discuss life transitions, gain insight, end unproductive patterns, accept themselves, and discover how life experiences have impacted them.
(951) 447-8279 View (951) 447-8279
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Tara Joseph
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Escondido, CA 92026
I use an attachment-based experiential approach to help understand behavior and its connection to inner emotional experiences.
I have been fortunate to have been exposed to a broad range of experience as a psychotherapist over the past 10 years. It has been a joy to guide individuals, couples, and families to promote their own healing from challenges arising from trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, illness, loss, and life transitions. I believe it is important to find our own inner healer. I would like to be the catalyst and guide for this important discovery. In the spirit of compassion, presence, curiosity, and creativity, we can navigate through circumstances that may feel overwhelming.
I use an attachment-based experiential approach to help understand behavior and its connection to inner emotional experiences.
I have been fortunate to have been exposed to a broad range of experience as a psychotherapist over the past 10 years. It has been a joy to guide individuals, couples, and families to promote their own healing from challenges arising from trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, illness, loss, and life transitions. I believe it is important to find our own inner healer. I would like to be the catalyst and guide for this important discovery. In the spirit of compassion, presence, curiosity, and creativity, we can navigate through circumstances that may feel overwhelming.
(760) 965-7845 View (760) 965-7845
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Toppacio Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92154
I fundamentally use attachment-based and trauma focus lenses within my work.
Hello, my name is Toppacio Rodriguez, but you can refer to me as Topy. My pronouns are she/her (ella/ellas). As a therapist, I will follow your lead and provide suggestions and information on what options are available. I'm a big believer that having limited expectations only provide limited opportunities. I will collaborate with you to identify challenges in your path, brainstorm with you and be on your side as you see what works best. I have had the pleasure of learning from various groups and populations. I obtained experience working in Family Preservation assisting families through the reunification process.
I fundamentally use attachment-based and trauma focus lenses within my work.
Hello, my name is Toppacio Rodriguez, but you can refer to me as Topy. My pronouns are she/her (ella/ellas). As a therapist, I will follow your lead and provide suggestions and information on what options are available. I'm a big believer that having limited expectations only provide limited opportunities. I will collaborate with you to identify challenges in your path, brainstorm with you and be on your side as you see what works best. I have had the pleasure of learning from various groups and populations. I obtained experience working in Family Preservation assisting families through the reunification process.
(619) 853-3973 View (619) 853-3973
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Daisy Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Prunedale, CA 93907
I am an experiential therapist and enjoy helping those who wish to be free of painful, unhappy, or otherwise bad feelings from past experiences, change the nature of their current and future relationships, and live up to their full potential. I believe that therapy is not only a science but an art form that can only succeed by being authentic and sincere. I also have experience using CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based stress reduction, a humanistic, attachment-based, narrative, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
I am an experiential therapist and enjoy helping those who wish to be free of painful, unhappy, or otherwise bad feelings from past experiences, change the nature of their current and future relationships, and live up to their full potential. I believe that therapy is not only a science but an art form that can only succeed by being authentic and sincere. I also have experience using CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based stress reduction, a humanistic, attachment-based, narrative, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
(831) 226-8758 View (831) 226-8758
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Ngoc Tran
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Grass Valley, CA 95949
Hi there, I'm Ngoc, a licensed marriage and family therapist. I am experienced in treating anxiety disorders, life transitions, relationship/marital issues, traumatic experiences, and the grief and loss process. I love utilizing my bilingual/ bicultural background and my Christian belief system while relying on my relational-intuitive-integrative approach to work on issues that are unique to individuals' lives. I work to understand individuals through the lens of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Theory, Psychodynamic, and Family Systems, and help them tell their stories in a God-centered way (Narrative Therapy).
Hi there, I'm Ngoc, a licensed marriage and family therapist. I am experienced in treating anxiety disorders, life transitions, relationship/marital issues, traumatic experiences, and the grief and loss process. I love utilizing my bilingual/ bicultural background and my Christian belief system while relying on my relational-intuitive-integrative approach to work on issues that are unique to individuals' lives. I work to understand individuals through the lens of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Theory, Psychodynamic, and Family Systems, and help them tell their stories in a God-centered way (Narrative Therapy).
(530) 296-8517 View (530) 296-8517
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.