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Cindi Harris Krane
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairplay, CO 80440
Thank you for looking at my profile! The best way to contact me is by texting 970-485-9546 or Gmail, link iis below. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor located in CO since 2012. I work with adults individually & couples/relationships. Going through a difficult time happens to all of us and help/support can make all the difference in managing challenges as effectively and healthily as possible. I offer confidential assistance for a variety of challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, co-occurring issues (ex. addiction & depression), relationship difficulties, impulsivity, grief & loss, trauma. Text 970-485-9546.
Thank you for looking at my profile! The best way to contact me is by texting 970-485-9546 or Gmail, link iis below. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor located in CO since 2012. I work with adults individually & couples/relationships. Going through a difficult time happens to all of us and help/support can make all the difference in managing challenges as effectively and healthily as possible. I offer confidential assistance for a variety of challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, co-occurring issues (ex. addiction & depression), relationship difficulties, impulsivity, grief & loss, trauma. Text 970-485-9546.
(970) 658-2188 View (970) 658-2188

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Kaley Blair (Now Accepting New Clients!)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Littleton, CO 80128
My treatment methods involve Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), The Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Relational, and Attachment-based modalities.
Hi, I'm Kaley! I specialize in adolescent, individual, and couples therapy. Much of my work focuses around empowering people to flourish throughout the process, especially those facing various chronic illnesses. Using a relational approach, I can provide a tailored therapeutic approach for individuals and couples going through life's challenges. My education and experience gives me the tools to support the emotional connection and improve the attachment bond within your relationships.
My treatment methods involve Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), The Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Relational, and Attachment-based modalities.
Hi, I'm Kaley! I specialize in adolescent, individual, and couples therapy. Much of my work focuses around empowering people to flourish throughout the process, especially those facing various chronic illnesses. Using a relational approach, I can provide a tailored therapeutic approach for individuals and couples going through life's challenges. My education and experience gives me the tools to support the emotional connection and improve the attachment bond within your relationships.
(303) 529-2185 View (303) 529-2185
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Natasha Amiri
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80246
I’m Natasha (“Nat”), a compassionate, engaged, and personable Licensed Couples & Family Therapist; trained in Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), with a systemic, attachment-based, culturally-sensitive, and trauma-informed lens for couples, individuals and families.
Have you just been feeling every kind of ‘stuck’ these days — be it in your relationships , and/or, within yourself internally lately? Longing to feel for the first time or, to come back to that fruitful, energizing, and wholesome place we feel when we experience total emotional security? Do you long to reconnect with yourself or a loved one again but feel a guard or emotional block within your dynamic that, try as you might just feels like a continual cycle of the same communication barriers, misinterpretations and inaccurate assumptions from one another each time you attempt to repair or have your side feel seen/heard?
I’m Natasha (“Nat”), a compassionate, engaged, and personable Licensed Couples & Family Therapist; trained in Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), with a systemic, attachment-based, culturally-sensitive, and trauma-informed lens for couples, individuals and families.
Have you just been feeling every kind of ‘stuck’ these days — be it in your relationships , and/or, within yourself internally lately? Longing to feel for the first time or, to come back to that fruitful, energizing, and wholesome place we feel when we experience total emotional security? Do you long to reconnect with yourself or a loved one again but feel a guard or emotional block within your dynamic that, try as you might just feels like a continual cycle of the same communication barriers, misinterpretations and inaccurate assumptions from one another each time you attempt to repair or have your side feel seen/heard?
(720) 915-4918 View (720) 915-4918
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Ryanne Giorgione
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80211
I utilize trauma-informed practices and gravitate towards attachment-based, values, and mindfulness practices.
Sometimes our inner world seems chaotic and stressful. Sometimes we feel like we are going through life surrounded by a fog and can’t see a way out. Sometimes we experience something so significant that our life is turned upside down and we have a hard time coping. Regardless of what you are experiencing right now, it does not reflect anything about your worth and you do not have to navigate it alone. My goal as a therapist is to provide opportunities for you to work through the challenges of life while reconnecting with your authentic self and embracing your inner-knowing.
I utilize trauma-informed practices and gravitate towards attachment-based, values, and mindfulness practices.
Sometimes our inner world seems chaotic and stressful. Sometimes we feel like we are going through life surrounded by a fog and can’t see a way out. Sometimes we experience something so significant that our life is turned upside down and we have a hard time coping. Regardless of what you are experiencing right now, it does not reflect anything about your worth and you do not have to navigate it alone. My goal as a therapist is to provide opportunities for you to work through the challenges of life while reconnecting with your authentic self and embracing your inner-knowing.
(720) 753-4926 View (720) 753-4926
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Claudia Nell Hawley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ASAT, CTMH
Verified Verified
Centennial, CO 80111
Finding peace in a complex world often involves seeking answers to sensitive and sometimes distressing questions. Unexpected loss, childhood traumas, and relationship distress lead to distress and disconnection from others. My therapeutic work is attachment-based and trauma informed to foster kindness, compassion, and respect for the whole person (mind, body, and spirit). I work with individuals, teens, and couples. I have advanced training in infidelity and affair recovery for couples, betrayal trauma, and partner recovery, as well as the use of EMDR with complex trauma. Additionally I am a Level 3 Gottman Method Therapist.
Finding peace in a complex world often involves seeking answers to sensitive and sometimes distressing questions. Unexpected loss, childhood traumas, and relationship distress lead to distress and disconnection from others. My therapeutic work is attachment-based and trauma informed to foster kindness, compassion, and respect for the whole person (mind, body, and spirit). I work with individuals, teens, and couples. I have advanced training in infidelity and affair recovery for couples, betrayal trauma, and partner recovery, as well as the use of EMDR with complex trauma. Additionally I am a Level 3 Gottman Method Therapist.
(720) 463-0639 View (720) 463-0639
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Christine Thorp
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate , LPCC
Verified Verified
Northglenn, CO 80234  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My main approach is a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Art Therapy.
Hello! My name is Christine Thorp and I am a LPCC in Colorado. I received my MA degree from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado and previously graduated with my Bachelors degree at Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri. This education has given me the knowledge and ability to implement different treatment interventions along side traditional therapy. I have worked with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral issues. I have also worked with families experiencing separation, trauma, and attachment disruptions.
My main approach is a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Art Therapy.
Hello! My name is Christine Thorp and I am a LPCC in Colorado. I received my MA degree from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado and previously graduated with my Bachelors degree at Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri. This education has given me the knowledge and ability to implement different treatment interventions along side traditional therapy. I have worked with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral issues. I have also worked with families experiencing separation, trauma, and attachment disruptions.
(303) 647-5963 View (303) 647-5963
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Aaron Hill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Loveland, CO 80537  (Online Only)
I help clients that are struggling with addiction, trauma and symptoms of trauma, relationship issues, men's issues, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. There can be a variety of reasons to make a change and that change can only happen when we recognize that we want to improve our life. Generally people that are successful in accomplishing their goals are motivated to participate in the process and tend to view therapy as a supportive piece of that journey. There are no quick solutions to making a change, but if you choose to work with me, you will begin to see your life transform and I will be beside you along the way.
I help clients that are struggling with addiction, trauma and symptoms of trauma, relationship issues, men's issues, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. There can be a variety of reasons to make a change and that change can only happen when we recognize that we want to improve our life. Generally people that are successful in accomplishing their goals are motivated to participate in the process and tend to view therapy as a supportive piece of that journey. There are no quick solutions to making a change, but if you choose to work with me, you will begin to see your life transform and I will be beside you along the way.
(970) 516-3627 View (970) 516-3627
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Charla Newcomb
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Littleton, CO 80127
EMDR trained, I utilize an attachment-based and trauma-informed approach that addresses not just your thoughts and feelings but how they show up in your body through the use of somatic techniques.
Have you been searching for more meaning, purpose, and clarity for your life? The existential issues of life can be challenging to navigate, especially on your own. At times, our past can get in the way of living in the present and experiencing hope for the future. I'm here to support you on your journey and provide you with tools to help you make lasting change. My passion is helping others learn, grow, and awaken to the reality that change is possible.
EMDR trained, I utilize an attachment-based and trauma-informed approach that addresses not just your thoughts and feelings but how they show up in your body through the use of somatic techniques.
Have you been searching for more meaning, purpose, and clarity for your life? The existential issues of life can be challenging to navigate, especially on your own. At times, our past can get in the way of living in the present and experiencing hope for the future. I'm here to support you on your journey and provide you with tools to help you make lasting change. My passion is helping others learn, grow, and awaken to the reality that change is possible.
(303) 578-4523 View (303) 578-4523
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Trisha L Andrews
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Parker, CO 80138
Using a sex-positive, attachment-based approach, we can help you gain an understanding of what turns you on and what sets you off.
As a certified sex and relationship therapist, I find many people have difficulty talking about sex and often define themselves by the sexual challenges they live with. Instead of seeing sexual differences as negative or bad, what if we can redefine them to focus on our ability to feel pleasure during our sexual experiences? Sex is often not “safe” for people in emotional or physical pain. Some people develop a fear of engaging in sex; others avoid even talking about sex. When leaning into fear and avoidance, they give up on pleasure and sexuality.
Using a sex-positive, attachment-based approach, we can help you gain an understanding of what turns you on and what sets you off.
As a certified sex and relationship therapist, I find many people have difficulty talking about sex and often define themselves by the sexual challenges they live with. Instead of seeing sexual differences as negative or bad, what if we can redefine them to focus on our ability to feel pleasure during our sexual experiences? Sex is often not “safe” for people in emotional or physical pain. Some people develop a fear of engaging in sex; others avoid even talking about sex. When leaning into fear and avoidance, they give up on pleasure and sexuality.
(720) 730-7802 View (720) 730-7802
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Jan Buchanan | Therapy Partners
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80210
Treatment approaches include Attachment-based, Strength-based, EMDR, Trauma-Informed, Dialectical (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gottman Principles, Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trust-Based Relational Interventions.
Whether you’re a person struggling to meet your full potential, a parent hoping to see your child thrive, or a family working to repair broken relationships, good therapy can result in growth and lasting change. It takes courage to be willing to honestly look at ourselves. It takes a safe, open and non-judgmental space, as well as an experienced therapist to make that work possible. As a licensed professional counselor this is the work I do. My approach is open and straightforward. I use scientifically-based methods, years of experience and customized techniques, to match your specific needs.
Treatment approaches include Attachment-based, Strength-based, EMDR, Trauma-Informed, Dialectical (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gottman Principles, Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trust-Based Relational Interventions.
Whether you’re a person struggling to meet your full potential, a parent hoping to see your child thrive, or a family working to repair broken relationships, good therapy can result in growth and lasting change. It takes courage to be willing to honestly look at ourselves. It takes a safe, open and non-judgmental space, as well as an experienced therapist to make that work possible. As a licensed professional counselor this is the work I do. My approach is open and straightforward. I use scientifically-based methods, years of experience and customized techniques, to match your specific needs.
(720) 513-2366 View (720) 513-2366
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Gage Gerardi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LAC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80202  (Online Only)
Have you ever felt like you’ve experienced things in your life that make you feel alone, as if others can’t possibly understand? Have you been overwhelmed by your trauma to the point it has severely impacted your mental health – specifically depression and anxiety? Your choices and behaviors are all deep-rooted in issues of the past? Do you just need a better way to cope? If you struggle with any of the above questions, I may be a perfect match for you.
Have you ever felt like you’ve experienced things in your life that make you feel alone, as if others can’t possibly understand? Have you been overwhelmed by your trauma to the point it has severely impacted your mental health – specifically depression and anxiety? Your choices and behaviors are all deep-rooted in issues of the past? Do you just need a better way to cope? If you struggle with any of the above questions, I may be a perfect match for you.
(720) 410-9682 View (720) 410-9682
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Meridith Jaffe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80202  (Online Only)
I am passionate about empowering the women I work with to find balance in their lives, joy in their relationships and compassion for themselves. I am a social worker with over 25 years of experience supporting people through a strengths based lens; whether you are looking for support with anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem, relationship issues, chronic illness (I am Long Covid and Lyme Literate) or parenting stress- I would be honored to help guide you during this season of your life to a place of growth and resilience.
I am passionate about empowering the women I work with to find balance in their lives, joy in their relationships and compassion for themselves. I am a social worker with over 25 years of experience supporting people through a strengths based lens; whether you are looking for support with anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem, relationship issues, chronic illness (I am Long Covid and Lyme Literate) or parenting stress- I would be honored to help guide you during this season of your life to a place of growth and resilience.
(720) 619-3243 View (720) 619-3243
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Lynne McRae
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Loveland, CO 80538  (Online Only)
Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenges of life? Stressed out, burned out, coming out? My name is Lynne McRae, and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, Certified Clinical Herbalist, Reiki Master, and Yoga Nidra teacher. I work well with people who experience anxiety, which can present itself as stress and burnout, using substances, food, or social media to cope, hating your body, feeling in emotional or physical pain, unhappy relationships, disempowering sexual experiences, grief and loss, or many other types of disconnections.
Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenges of life? Stressed out, burned out, coming out? My name is Lynne McRae, and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, Certified Clinical Herbalist, Reiki Master, and Yoga Nidra teacher. I work well with people who experience anxiety, which can present itself as stress and burnout, using substances, food, or social media to cope, hating your body, feeling in emotional or physical pain, unhappy relationships, disempowering sexual experiences, grief and loss, or many other types of disconnections.
(844) 945-2921 View (844) 945-2921
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Nic Aquino-Roithmayr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80305
In therapy with Nic you will gain Clarity, Resources, and a plan to take Action for growth and change in your life. Do you feel disconnected from yourself and the world around you? Are your relationships missing something, or are you having trouble identifying and expressing your needs? Many of these issues are caused when we attempt to use outdated strategies for getting our needs met. Additionally, neither our pain nor our path to wellbeing are separate from the larger context of the communities and societies we live in. Taking action for our own well-being is the first step to taking action for the well-being of the whole planet.
In therapy with Nic you will gain Clarity, Resources, and a plan to take Action for growth and change in your life. Do you feel disconnected from yourself and the world around you? Are your relationships missing something, or are you having trouble identifying and expressing your needs? Many of these issues are caused when we attempt to use outdated strategies for getting our needs met. Additionally, neither our pain nor our path to wellbeing are separate from the larger context of the communities and societies we live in. Taking action for our own well-being is the first step to taking action for the well-being of the whole planet.
(720) 640-9941 View (720) 640-9941
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Andrew Rice
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
I can't find meaning in my life." … "I don't know how to be real with myself or with those around me." ... "I don't feel connected to my partner anymore." If any of these resonate with you, you are not alone. I see you.
I can't find meaning in my life." … "I don't know how to be real with myself or with those around me." ... "I don't feel connected to my partner anymore." If any of these resonate with you, you are not alone. I see you.
(970) 517-4848 View (970) 517-4848
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Lorna Benton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CDWF
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80501
You've already tried all you can think of, but asking for help is hard! It takes courage to take that step toward change. You don't have to 'go it' alone. How do you find the 'right fit'? If you are wanting to feel comfortable in your own skin, wanting home be 'a safe place to land', wish for better connections, communication, and ease, then call to schedule. Together we can we can create the change you crave. Whether through individual counseling, family therapy, or in one of my groups: feel better, stop hurting, live happier, get relief, experience more ease, connection with yourself and others, and live with authenticity.
You've already tried all you can think of, but asking for help is hard! It takes courage to take that step toward change. You don't have to 'go it' alone. How do you find the 'right fit'? If you are wanting to feel comfortable in your own skin, wanting home be 'a safe place to land', wish for better connections, communication, and ease, then call to schedule. Together we can we can create the change you crave. Whether through individual counseling, family therapy, or in one of my groups: feel better, stop hurting, live happier, get relief, experience more ease, connection with yourself and others, and live with authenticity.
(303) 449-0345 View (303) 449-0345
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Cindy L. Hartman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Loveland, CO 80537
At the "Kitchen Table" we work together to heal your mind, body and spirit. Are you struggling with anxiety? Relationship problems? Did you know an undiagnosed health problem can look like ADHD, Autism, Anxiety or Depression? Are behavioral problems, bad habits, or addictions negatively impacting your marriage or other relationships? Are you a chronic "fixer"? Do you meet everyone's needs but your own? I can help! Therapy at the Kitchen Table is grounded in evidence-based, trauma-informed therapeutic intervention applied in creative, unique-to-you ways.
At the "Kitchen Table" we work together to heal your mind, body and spirit. Are you struggling with anxiety? Relationship problems? Did you know an undiagnosed health problem can look like ADHD, Autism, Anxiety or Depression? Are behavioral problems, bad habits, or addictions negatively impacting your marriage or other relationships? Are you a chronic "fixer"? Do you meet everyone's needs but your own? I can help! Therapy at the Kitchen Table is grounded in evidence-based, trauma-informed therapeutic intervention applied in creative, unique-to-you ways.
(970) 672-1728 View (970) 672-1728
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Maddie Mansfield
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
I am a dedicated counselor who practices with a person-centered lens, utilizing mindfulness practices and embracing holistic treatment perspectives. I firmly believe that each individual possesses the inherent capacity for growth, healing, and self-discovery. Incorporating mindfulness practices will help cultivate present-moment awareness and develop a compassionate understanding of ourselves. My primary focus is on fostering a strong therapeutic alliance, as I consider it to be the cornerstone of effective counseling.
I am a dedicated counselor who practices with a person-centered lens, utilizing mindfulness practices and embracing holistic treatment perspectives. I firmly believe that each individual possesses the inherent capacity for growth, healing, and self-discovery. Incorporating mindfulness practices will help cultivate present-moment awareness and develop a compassionate understanding of ourselves. My primary focus is on fostering a strong therapeutic alliance, as I consider it to be the cornerstone of effective counseling.
(719) 735-5941 View (719) 735-5941
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Kelly Ryan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80030  (Online Only)
I am a passionate clinician who is dedicated to aiding clients persevere through life's challenges in a Client Centered, Solution Focused manner. I hold both a Bachelors and Masters degree in Social Work with a clinical focus. I graduated Summa Cum Laude when earning my Masters degree in 2011 from Barry University in Miami, FL. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker focused on mental health therapy and treating co-occuring disorders. I also utilize DBT, CBT, ACT, Narrative, REBT, and Motivational Interviewing as an eclectic mix tailoring each intervention towards my clients needs and goals.
I am a passionate clinician who is dedicated to aiding clients persevere through life's challenges in a Client Centered, Solution Focused manner. I hold both a Bachelors and Masters degree in Social Work with a clinical focus. I graduated Summa Cum Laude when earning my Masters degree in 2011 from Barry University in Miami, FL. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker focused on mental health therapy and treating co-occuring disorders. I also utilize DBT, CBT, ACT, Narrative, REBT, and Motivational Interviewing as an eclectic mix tailoring each intervention towards my clients needs and goals.
(720) 868-9376 View (720) 868-9376
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Mindy Berry Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Parker, CO 80138
Hi There! I provide a comfortable and confidential place for you to openly share your challenges. With experience in Individual Counseling, Relationship Counseling, and Talk Sex Therapy, I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, stress, and fidelity concerns. We'll talk about the hurdles you're facing, identify any repeat patterns, address difficult feelings, and together we'll develop new approaches in life. My goal is to help you create a personalized mental health toolkit that will support you as you move forward. I've also completed a 17-month internship under the mentorship of an expert in Sex Therapy and Gender Therapy.
Hi There! I provide a comfortable and confidential place for you to openly share your challenges. With experience in Individual Counseling, Relationship Counseling, and Talk Sex Therapy, I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, stress, and fidelity concerns. We'll talk about the hurdles you're facing, identify any repeat patterns, address difficult feelings, and together we'll develop new approaches in life. My goal is to help you create a personalized mental health toolkit that will support you as you move forward. I've also completed a 17-month internship under the mentorship of an expert in Sex Therapy and Gender Therapy.
(720) 496-0766 View (720) 496-0766
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.