Attachment-based Therapists in Coles County, IL
Federico Parola
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mattoon, IL 61938
I started my journey as a family therapist in 2017. I have been providing direct care in a variety of settings to children, adolescents and adults. My approach includes modalities that are attachment based, experiential, and trauma informed. I have experience working with clients battling with anxiety, family challenges, life transitions, and parenting.
I started my journey as a family therapist in 2017. I have been providing direct care in a variety of settings to children, adolescents and adults. My approach includes modalities that are attachment based, experiential, and trauma informed. I have experience working with clients battling with anxiety, family challenges, life transitions, and parenting.
Sarah Malak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charleston, IL 61920 (Online Only)
If you're looking to work through trauma that is making it hard for you to breathe, to function, to know and be yourself, you've come to the right place. I often treat individuals who are recognizing how past ways of functioning just aren't working for them anymore and want to make real and lasting change. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression or mood disorders, dissociation, and possibly some ADHD too, I'm here for you. Together we can work through the things that are bothering you and get you to a place where you can truly feel that your past is in your past and you have the skills and strength to keep moving forward.
If you're looking to work through trauma that is making it hard for you to breathe, to function, to know and be yourself, you've come to the right place. I often treat individuals who are recognizing how past ways of functioning just aren't working for them anymore and want to make real and lasting change. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression or mood disorders, dissociation, and possibly some ADHD too, I'm here for you. Together we can work through the things that are bothering you and get you to a place where you can truly feel that your past is in your past and you have the skills and strength to keep moving forward.
Online Therapists
Mariana Queiroz
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Springfield, IL 62702 (Online Only)
I practice from a trauma-informed lens, utilizing CBT, psychodynamic, attachment-based, and interpersonal modalities.
Life throws us many obstacles and challenges, no matter our age. Challenges such as starting a new job, moving to a new city, starting or ending a relationship, etc. Along with these new journeys, you may start to experience excessive worry, or continuously doubt your abilities, or feel isolated and alone and therefore not wanting to burden others. These patterns begin to influence your relationships with others and yourself, affecting your mood, motivation level, and overall happiness. If you’re reading this, you are approaching the first step into your therapeutic journey and I am here to help you with each step moving forward.
I practice from a trauma-informed lens, utilizing CBT, psychodynamic, attachment-based, and interpersonal modalities.
Life throws us many obstacles and challenges, no matter our age. Challenges such as starting a new job, moving to a new city, starting or ending a relationship, etc. Along with these new journeys, you may start to experience excessive worry, or continuously doubt your abilities, or feel isolated and alone and therefore not wanting to burden others. These patterns begin to influence your relationships with others and yourself, affecting your mood, motivation level, and overall happiness. If you’re reading this, you are approaching the first step into your therapeutic journey and I am here to help you with each step moving forward.
Jenn Bovee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CRADC, CCTP II, CCHt
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Normal, IL 61761
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome to the transformative journey of self-discovery and healing with Jenn Bovee, LCSW. I am passionate about guiding individuals toward a path of self-awareness, empowerment, and resilience. With a wealth of experience in the field of mental health, my therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices. Together, we will navigate the complexities of your unique experiences, fostering a safe space for growth and positive change. While addressing your dissociation. Join me on the road to self-discovery, where healing and transformation are not just goals but a lived reality.
Welcome to the transformative journey of self-discovery and healing with Jenn Bovee, LCSW. I am passionate about guiding individuals toward a path of self-awareness, empowerment, and resilience. With a wealth of experience in the field of mental health, my therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices. Together, we will navigate the complexities of your unique experiences, fostering a safe space for growth and positive change. While addressing your dissociation. Join me on the road to self-discovery, where healing and transformation are not just goals but a lived reality.
Jessica Culp
Counselor, MA, LCPC, CET1, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Savoy, IL 61874
Those who come to me for therapy are ready to try something different, and experience an authentic relationship with a therapist who is down to earth, warm and seriously appreciates humor. Through our therapeutic relationship you can begin noticing and reducing problematic trauma responses and process past experiences and cycles that are hindering the life you want to enjoy. My clients gain skills relationally to benefit the relationships they are already in and challenge themselves to build new healthy ones.
Those who come to me for therapy are ready to try something different, and experience an authentic relationship with a therapist who is down to earth, warm and seriously appreciates humor. Through our therapeutic relationship you can begin noticing and reducing problematic trauma responses and process past experiences and cycles that are hindering the life you want to enjoy. My clients gain skills relationally to benefit the relationships they are already in and challenge themselves to build new healthy ones.
Abby J. Taplin
Counselor, LCPC
Not Verified Not Verified
Bloomington, IL 61701
Do you feel overwhelmed with bouts of depression or anxiety? I can help you. Together, we can unlock old patterns of thinking that may have left you feeling trapped or stuck through mindfulness based CBT which focuses on changing your relationship with negative emotions. Mindfulness allows one to become more cognitive of their immediate reaction to unsettling thoughts and emotions. In doing so, this allows one to employ skills to redefine that experience and promote self-love, compassion, and growth. I believe everyone is capable of finding joy, peace and fulfillment in their lives.
Do you feel overwhelmed with bouts of depression or anxiety? I can help you. Together, we can unlock old patterns of thinking that may have left you feeling trapped or stuck through mindfulness based CBT which focuses on changing your relationship with negative emotions. Mindfulness allows one to become more cognitive of their immediate reaction to unsettling thoughts and emotions. In doing so, this allows one to employ skills to redefine that experience and promote self-love, compassion, and growth. I believe everyone is capable of finding joy, peace and fulfillment in their lives.
Angi Chasensky
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CTP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomington, IL 61704
My empathetic approach meets the individual where they are, to explore their concerns without shame, guilt, or judgment. Everyone faces challenges and difficult times in their life. The way we receive information from the people, places, and things in our environment is rooted in experience, belief systems, and our personality. We respond and interact with others based on our defined relationship with ourselves and our experiences. My goal is to create a safe environment, to cultivate an authentic relationship with yourself. We will work together to develop attainable treatment goals based on your needs and wants.
My empathetic approach meets the individual where they are, to explore their concerns without shame, guilt, or judgment. Everyone faces challenges and difficult times in their life. The way we receive information from the people, places, and things in our environment is rooted in experience, belief systems, and our personality. We respond and interact with others based on our defined relationship with ourselves and our experiences. My goal is to create a safe environment, to cultivate an authentic relationship with yourself. We will work together to develop attainable treatment goals based on your needs and wants.
J. 'andrew' Dewey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Not Verified Not Verified
Springfield, IL 62711
J. "Andrew" Dewey offers individual, couples, and family therapy to the Springfield area. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois with six years of experience, which includes working within DCFS. Andrew is a veteran of the United States Army and has a passion for helping other veterans achieve overall wellness. Andrew is SMART (Self Management and Recovery Training) certified and is involved in advocacy for drug and alcohol policies. He hosts group therapy at the Springfield office starting March 2, 2023. It will run every Thursday in the evening.
J. "Andrew" Dewey offers individual, couples, and family therapy to the Springfield area. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois with six years of experience, which includes working within DCFS. Andrew is a veteran of the United States Army and has a passion for helping other veterans achieve overall wellness. Andrew is SMART (Self Management and Recovery Training) certified and is involved in advocacy for drug and alcohol policies. He hosts group therapy at the Springfield office starting March 2, 2023. It will run every Thursday in the evening.
Samantha Hinshaw
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bloomington, IL 61704
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults. My approach to therapy involves establishing a solid foundation of trust and open communication with my clients. I am a firm believer in the power of collaboration and teamwork, where we work together to recognize your strengths and integrate them into your daily life. I employ a range of personalized interventions that are tailored to each individual's specific treatment goals. Initial contact via email is preferred.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults. My approach to therapy involves establishing a solid foundation of trust and open communication with my clients. I am a firm believer in the power of collaboration and teamwork, where we work together to recognize your strengths and integrate them into your daily life. I employ a range of personalized interventions that are tailored to each individual's specific treatment goals. Initial contact via email is preferred.
Chelsie Miller
Counselor, LCPC, MA
Verified Verified
Springfield, IL 62703
She believes in establishing a secure, trusting, respectful space with individuals to guide them in exploring, gaining tools, strategies, and motivation for reaching goals and living a more fulfilling life. She hopes to continue helping others see their value and strengths in a non-judgmental environment. Her clinical experience in education has primarily been focused on working with children, adolescents and their families from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Chelsie also works with adults with emphasis on health and overall wellness in one's life in group practice. www.behaviorahealth.center
She believes in establishing a secure, trusting, respectful space with individuals to guide them in exploring, gaining tools, strategies, and motivation for reaching goals and living a more fulfilling life. She hopes to continue helping others see their value and strengths in a non-judgmental environment. Her clinical experience in education has primarily been focused on working with children, adolescents and their families from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Chelsie also works with adults with emphasis on health and overall wellness in one's life in group practice. www.behaviorahealth.center
Emily Gerber
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Fairbury, IL 61739
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (MA, LCPC) in central Illinois. I have been working in the mental health field specializing in trauma across the lifespan (children, adolescents, and adults). My clinical expertise and training includes trauma focused therapy, shame and resiliency, healthy relationships, as well as working alongside foster and adoptive families. I believe therapy includes “an us.” It is an engaging and collaborative process. My hope is to provide a safe and warm environment to facilitate healing and growth.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (MA, LCPC) in central Illinois. I have been working in the mental health field specializing in trauma across the lifespan (children, adolescents, and adults). My clinical expertise and training includes trauma focused therapy, shame and resiliency, healthy relationships, as well as working alongside foster and adoptive families. I believe therapy includes “an us.” It is an engaging and collaborative process. My hope is to provide a safe and warm environment to facilitate healing and growth.
Stephanie Altizer
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Breese, IL 62230
Waitlist for new clients
Certified EMDR Therapist. Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapies. Trained in Brainspotting. Extensive experience providing trauma-focused therapy to adolescents/adults with attachment related disorders, anxiety and depression.
Certified EMDR Therapist. Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapies. Trained in Brainspotting. Extensive experience providing trauma-focused therapy to adolescents/adults with attachment related disorders, anxiety and depression.
Lisa Graff
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Champaign, IL 61820
Are you experiencing persistent feelings of unhappiness, anger, fear, or a sense of being stuck? No matter what you do, you feel like you are never good enough. I specialize in working with individuals that identify as neurodivergent, those struggling with body image, and new parents or those experiencing parenting transitions. I believe that everyone has the ability within themselves to heal and find empowerment in their own lives.
Are you experiencing persistent feelings of unhappiness, anger, fear, or a sense of being stuck? No matter what you do, you feel like you are never good enough. I specialize in working with individuals that identify as neurodivergent, those struggling with body image, and new parents or those experiencing parenting transitions. I believe that everyone has the ability within themselves to heal and find empowerment in their own lives.
Daniel K. Sheff
Pre-Licensed Professional, BSW, MHP
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61820
Life is complicated, and for every one of us, there comes a time when we feel lost, alone, or trapped in our circumstances. Whether we are struggling with depression and anxiety, having trouble in a relationship, or weighing heavy questions of our identity and where we fit into the world, sometimes we can't just figure things out on our own. For people in the LGBTQ+ community, couples, and nonmonogamous people, there can be even more challenges to navigate. We all need someone to listen to us, help us untangle the messy bits, and work with us to improve our lives.
Life is complicated, and for every one of us, there comes a time when we feel lost, alone, or trapped in our circumstances. Whether we are struggling with depression and anxiety, having trouble in a relationship, or weighing heavy questions of our identity and where we fit into the world, sometimes we can't just figure things out on our own. For people in the LGBTQ+ community, couples, and nonmonogamous people, there can be even more challenges to navigate. We all need someone to listen to us, help us untangle the messy bits, and work with us to improve our lives.
Sydni Neal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bloomington, IL 61701
Now welcoming new clients! I am passionate about supporting individuals who are embarking on their healing journey. I enjoy assisting individuals who seek guidance on managing anxiety, depression, dysregulation, and complex emotions by exploring and befriending their nervous system. I specialize in helping adolescents and young adults understand and alleviate the distress caused by trauma through the use of somatic, Polyvagal, AEDP, and EMDR therapy. I believe in the importance of a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment in order to process thoughts, feelings, and experiences as we work to meet your goals.
Now welcoming new clients! I am passionate about supporting individuals who are embarking on their healing journey. I enjoy assisting individuals who seek guidance on managing anxiety, depression, dysregulation, and complex emotions by exploring and befriending their nervous system. I specialize in helping adolescents and young adults understand and alleviate the distress caused by trauma through the use of somatic, Polyvagal, AEDP, and EMDR therapy. I believe in the importance of a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment in order to process thoughts, feelings, and experiences as we work to meet your goals.
Ashley Frizzell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Pontiac, IL 61764
Waitlist for new clients
Taking the first step reaching out to a counselor can be difficult, however, Ashley loves meeting new people and quickly is able to put people at ease. She finds great enjoyment hearing other people’s stories. Her approach with children and teens includes a lot of humor and is lighthearted with lots of play and silliness. Her approach with adults is unconditional positive regard seeing them through the lens of grace. She always offers encouragement and hope with a side of gentle challenging of unhealthy patterns.
Taking the first step reaching out to a counselor can be difficult, however, Ashley loves meeting new people and quickly is able to put people at ease. She finds great enjoyment hearing other people’s stories. Her approach with children and teens includes a lot of humor and is lighthearted with lots of play and silliness. Her approach with adults is unconditional positive regard seeing them through the lens of grace. She always offers encouragement and hope with a side of gentle challenging of unhealthy patterns.
Hannah Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
Bloomington, IL 61701
My therapeutic approach centers on the transformative power of connection – to oneself and to others. Whether working with couples navigating relationship challenges, individuals seeking healing and growth, or children developing emotional resilience, I support clients in fostering meaningful connections, and navigating life's deeper questions with clarity and purpose.
My therapeutic approach centers on the transformative power of connection – to oneself and to others. Whether working with couples navigating relationship challenges, individuals seeking healing and growth, or children developing emotional resilience, I support clients in fostering meaningful connections, and navigating life's deeper questions with clarity and purpose.
Ann L. Chan Counseling Services, PC
Counselor, LCPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Champaign, IL 61820
Ann L. Chan provides a unique healing experience in a calm space. I have cutting-edge knowledge related to the mind, body, and brain. She understands the origins of the problems related to trauma and attachment. I apply Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Somatic Practice, Transforming the Experience-Based Brain (TEB), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Havening.
Ann L. Chan provides a unique healing experience in a calm space. I have cutting-edge knowledge related to the mind, body, and brain. She understands the origins of the problems related to trauma and attachment. I apply Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Somatic Practice, Transforming the Experience-Based Brain (TEB), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Havening.
Hyde Park Center for Healing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61820
My name is Brittney Walker, LSW. I work with adolescents and adults on various mental health concerns. I provide clients with ADHD therapy, Anxiety therapy, Depression therapy, and Grief counseling. I find that life can feel debilitating when your world feels disorganized, unmanageable, and out of control. Noone should feel defeated by the daily tasks of life. Living with ADHD might feel like fighting a constant battle of distractions, overstimulation, and impulsivity. ADHD impacts your brain’s executive functioning and can lead to you feeling a constant state of panic, worry and sadness.
My name is Brittney Walker, LSW. I work with adolescents and adults on various mental health concerns. I provide clients with ADHD therapy, Anxiety therapy, Depression therapy, and Grief counseling. I find that life can feel debilitating when your world feels disorganized, unmanageable, and out of control. Noone should feel defeated by the daily tasks of life. Living with ADHD might feel like fighting a constant battle of distractions, overstimulation, and impulsivity. ADHD impacts your brain’s executive functioning and can lead to you feeling a constant state of panic, worry and sadness.
MacKenzie Jones
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bloomington, IL 61701
(Email is the best way to reach me). Hi, I’m MacKenzie Jones, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I’ve been working in the mental health field for 10 years. I specialize in helping individuals who have experienced trauma or distressing life events.
(Email is the best way to reach me). Hi, I’m MacKenzie Jones, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I’ve been working in the mental health field for 10 years. I specialize in helping individuals who have experienced trauma or distressing life events.
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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.