Attachment-based Therapists in Leeds, MA

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Ira Band
Counselor, MS, CAGS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Leeds, MA 01053
Waitlist for new clients
I have enjoyed working as a therapist for over 30 years in private, medical, agency, and public school settings. My approach is collaborative and goal focused, including active coaching and monitoring of progress toward desired treatment outcomes. Should you be finding yourself in a place of readiness to access or maintain healthier patterns of emotional responding and related behaviors toward your desired outcomes I welcome you to contact me. My practice is active and often full. While my waiting list will vary in length, I do my best to meet the majority of my clients requests in as time efficient manner as possible.
I have enjoyed working as a therapist for over 30 years in private, medical, agency, and public school settings. My approach is collaborative and goal focused, including active coaching and monitoring of progress toward desired treatment outcomes. Should you be finding yourself in a place of readiness to access or maintain healthier patterns of emotional responding and related behaviors toward your desired outcomes I welcome you to contact me. My practice is active and often full. While my waiting list will vary in length, I do my best to meet the majority of my clients requests in as time efficient manner as possible.
(413) 296-1916 View (413) 296-1916

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Michael P Keeney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060  (Online Only)
My goal is to help you live and act with integrity, increasing ability to respond - while maintaining compassion for the changes that take support, time & practice. My experience lends itself to those touched by abandonment, childhood traumas & addiction - be it those trying to recover from addictions themselves, or those affected by another's. I do not believe in 'fixing' people, but rather dismantling the myths of being broken. Experience shows that our greatest challenges are often unsprouted seeds to the most potent strengths. Our task is to usher that growth.
My goal is to help you live and act with integrity, increasing ability to respond - while maintaining compassion for the changes that take support, time & practice. My experience lends itself to those touched by abandonment, childhood traumas & addiction - be it those trying to recover from addictions themselves, or those affected by another's. I do not believe in 'fixing' people, but rather dismantling the myths of being broken. Experience shows that our greatest challenges are often unsprouted seeds to the most potent strengths. Our task is to usher that growth.
(413) 418-3367 View (413) 418-3367
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Michael J Carter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01062
I am a creative, compassionate and competent therapist. Trained as a social worker I work to see people in their full integrity and in their full humanity. I see therapy as a time to be heard, seen and understood. I'm dedicated to a practice of social justice and welcome all people.
I am a creative, compassionate and competent therapist. Trained as a social worker I work to see people in their full integrity and in their full humanity. I see therapy as a time to be heard, seen and understood. I'm dedicated to a practice of social justice and welcome all people.
(413) 359-6700 View (413) 359-6700
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Jen Seltzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01062  (Online Only)
I offer morning and day time hours Tues-Thurs. What could you navigate in a safe space? I will use a warm, compassionate approach as we explore what you might be seeking. Perhaps you long for fulfillment or a clarified sense of purpose. Maybe you feel stuck in patterns that don’t serve you. Perhaps you’re sad or anxious, grappling with a relationship, or coping with loss. Regardless of what brings you here, I believe that sorting out your thoughts and feelings together can yield a more enjoyable life. Our work will focus on what brings you purpose and meaning.
I offer morning and day time hours Tues-Thurs. What could you navigate in a safe space? I will use a warm, compassionate approach as we explore what you might be seeking. Perhaps you long for fulfillment or a clarified sense of purpose. Maybe you feel stuck in patterns that don’t serve you. Perhaps you’re sad or anxious, grappling with a relationship, or coping with loss. Regardless of what brings you here, I believe that sorting out your thoughts and feelings together can yield a more enjoyable life. Our work will focus on what brings you purpose and meaning.
(617) 302-9277 View (617) 302-9277
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Tessa Corcoran-Sayers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MEd
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01062
I’m a white, cis, queer, fat femme clinical social worker from a working class background licensed in Massachusetts (LICSW) and Pennsylvania (LCSW). I recently relocated to western MA from Philly, where I began my practice. My areas of clinical interest include: queer and trans identities; issues surrounding sex and sexuality; fat liberation/body positivity; gender-based violence; ambiguous loss and complex grief; anxiety and depression; trauma; attachment and alternative family structures. I work from a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive framework with attention to how identities and larger systems intersect.
I’m a white, cis, queer, fat femme clinical social worker from a working class background licensed in Massachusetts (LICSW) and Pennsylvania (LCSW). I recently relocated to western MA from Philly, where I began my practice. My areas of clinical interest include: queer and trans identities; issues surrounding sex and sexuality; fat liberation/body positivity; gender-based violence; ambiguous loss and complex grief; anxiety and depression; trauma; attachment and alternative family structures. I work from a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive framework with attention to how identities and larger systems intersect.
(413) 402-6055 View (413) 402-6055
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Tina Howard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SAC, She/Her
Verified Verified
Haydenville, MA 01039  (Online Only)
Therapy offers the space to untangle thoughts, emotions, and reactions and find clarity and compassion for all parts of our selves. Through therapeutic work we can find grounding and connection to the world around us. In spite of all we cannot control we can feel better and we can heal. I am a psychotherapist working with Adults and Adolescents who are seeking relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, shame, grief, obsessive thinking, isolation, and life stress. Let's get you unstuck. I can help you address relationships, loss, past trauma, and adjustment to new environments.
Therapy offers the space to untangle thoughts, emotions, and reactions and find clarity and compassion for all parts of our selves. Through therapeutic work we can find grounding and connection to the world around us. In spite of all we cannot control we can feel better and we can heal. I am a psychotherapist working with Adults and Adolescents who are seeking relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, shame, grief, obsessive thinking, isolation, and life stress. Let's get you unstuck. I can help you address relationships, loss, past trauma, and adjustment to new environments.
(413) 251-6772 View (413) 251-6772
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Lauralee Sampere-Gagnon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SAC
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01062
Are you feeling like you need to give yourself some time, space, thought and consideration with a twist that isn't just about finding the perfect "self-care" regimen or knowing the absolute right choice to make? This requires more than just talking about the stressors that happen on the daily or trying hard to understand the injustices that happen in life. I would like to offer you that time and space to guide the rediscovery of your ability to access values, accountability, and radical acceptance to name few in an effort to help you land in a place of living in peace amongst the chaos. Let's delve into some values work!
Are you feeling like you need to give yourself some time, space, thought and consideration with a twist that isn't just about finding the perfect "self-care" regimen or knowing the absolute right choice to make? This requires more than just talking about the stressors that happen on the daily or trying hard to understand the injustices that happen in life. I would like to offer you that time and space to guide the rediscovery of your ability to access values, accountability, and radical acceptance to name few in an effort to help you land in a place of living in peace amongst the chaos. Let's delve into some values work!
(413) 327-9981 View (413) 327-9981
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Marietta Skeen
Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Florence, MA 01062
Clients often come in seeking more of, and for, themselves. It may be loss, transition, or relationship that brings them in, as well as, stress, overwhelm and/or a clear desire to grow. Regardless of the catalyst, all are wanting something more from life. Together, we can support finding more energy, ease and fulfillment in your experience. What makes you feel alive? What gets in the way? These are questions to ask when feeling stuck. There can be complex feelings of fear, disconnect and confusion, blocking the way to motivation, clarity and desire. With openness, compassion and even humor, we can find the way, to more wholeness.
Clients often come in seeking more of, and for, themselves. It may be loss, transition, or relationship that brings them in, as well as, stress, overwhelm and/or a clear desire to grow. Regardless of the catalyst, all are wanting something more from life. Together, we can support finding more energy, ease and fulfillment in your experience. What makes you feel alive? What gets in the way? These are questions to ask when feeling stuck. There can be complex feelings of fear, disconnect and confusion, blocking the way to motivation, clarity and desire. With openness, compassion and even humor, we can find the way, to more wholeness.
(413) 300-6012 View (413) 300-6012
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Scott Barvainis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01062
Accepting new in-person patients - I consider the overlapping experiences of self, authenticity, identity, regulation, and relationships as central to therapy and the ways in which we make sense of ourselves and others in the world. I work with patients in an empathic, challenging, supportive and relational way toward life changes, as well as to discover coping skills tailored to their particular needs and experiences. I work from a relational, psychoanalytic, psychodynamic and attachment perspective of the whole person.
Accepting new in-person patients - I consider the overlapping experiences of self, authenticity, identity, regulation, and relationships as central to therapy and the ways in which we make sense of ourselves and others in the world. I work with patients in an empathic, challenging, supportive and relational way toward life changes, as well as to discover coping skills tailored to their particular needs and experiences. I work from a relational, psychoanalytic, psychodynamic and attachment perspective of the whole person.
(413) 289-5379 View (413) 289-5379
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Beth Fairservis
Pastoral Counselor, MPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01062  (Online Only)
Somatic Parts and Attachment therapy and Buddhist Contemplative Psychology: Are you struggling with feeling trust in yourself, trust in others and the world? Do you long to feel connected to your inner child; embodied, peaceful, creative, and securely attached to others and to nature? Are you seeking to address adverse childhood experiences, trauma, and the stresses of our changing world, through somatic, embodied, creative contemplation rather than talk therapy? I offer 15 years of experience in embodied contemplative counseling, as well as creative activism for personal growth and empowerment.
Somatic Parts and Attachment therapy and Buddhist Contemplative Psychology: Are you struggling with feeling trust in yourself, trust in others and the world? Do you long to feel connected to your inner child; embodied, peaceful, creative, and securely attached to others and to nature? Are you seeking to address adverse childhood experiences, trauma, and the stresses of our changing world, through somatic, embodied, creative contemplation rather than talk therapy? I offer 15 years of experience in embodied contemplative counseling, as well as creative activism for personal growth and empowerment.
(413) 269-8638 View (413) 269-8638
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Patrick S Walden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01062
I’m a psychotherapist and EMDR Practitioner based in Philadelphia. I help adults from all over the US heal from trauma using talk therapy, EMDR therapy and healing intensives. If you’ve experienced trauma, you’ll know just how much hold it can have over your life. Daily flashbacks, isolation, anxiety, nervousness, nightmares, and insomnia can bring life to a halt. Using EMDR, I've seen amazing results with my clients.
I’m a psychotherapist and EMDR Practitioner based in Philadelphia. I help adults from all over the US heal from trauma using talk therapy, EMDR therapy and healing intensives. If you’ve experienced trauma, you’ll know just how much hold it can have over your life. Daily flashbacks, isolation, anxiety, nervousness, nightmares, and insomnia can bring life to a halt. Using EMDR, I've seen amazing results with my clients.
(267) 365-3416 View (267) 365-3416
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Allie DiTucci
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Florence, MA 01062  (Online Only)
I come to private practice with a background in trauma, attachment, development, and identity, including an ongoing affiliation with the Cutchins Children’s Clinic. As a therapist, I partner with you to make sense of your story. Through this work, we often discover together that what’s happening for you in the present makes perfect sense given what you’ve lived through so far and the forces that have shaped you. With this understanding, you can more easily access softness toward yourself and others, and even find other ways of being.
I come to private practice with a background in trauma, attachment, development, and identity, including an ongoing affiliation with the Cutchins Children’s Clinic. As a therapist, I partner with you to make sense of your story. Through this work, we often discover together that what’s happening for you in the present makes perfect sense given what you’ve lived through so far and the forces that have shaped you. With this understanding, you can more easily access softness toward yourself and others, and even find other ways of being.
(413) 423-0897 View (413) 423-0897
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Marie Westburg
Art Therapist, MA, ATR
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01062
Hi I'm Marie, I am an art therapist and owner of ArtStar: Creative Arts Lounge. I work with women and teen girls who feel overwhelmed by their thoughts and emotions, struggle with self-doubt, depression, anxiety or are managing a major life transition. I help women become more present and connected, get free of harsh self-judgment and shame so they can learn to trust their intuition, connect to their authentic self and ​begin to experience a more joyful and meaningful life.
Hi I'm Marie, I am an art therapist and owner of ArtStar: Creative Arts Lounge. I work with women and teen girls who feel overwhelmed by their thoughts and emotions, struggle with self-doubt, depression, anxiety or are managing a major life transition. I help women become more present and connected, get free of harsh self-judgment and shame so they can learn to trust their intuition, connect to their authentic self and ​begin to experience a more joyful and meaningful life.
(413) 553-1242 View (413) 553-1242
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Yvonne Cordoba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01062  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in relationships and sexuality. That includes addressing themes such as attachment wounds, conflict/conflict avoidance, differences in communication, infidelity, gaps in desire, low desire, difficulty communicating about sex, ENM, polyamory, etc. And to be explicit: LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC folks are most welcome. I primarily work with couples and occasionally work with individuals. Couples sessions are 75 minutes and cost is out of pocket only. Please email to schedule a short consultation call. Do not leave a voicemail.
I specialize in relationships and sexuality. That includes addressing themes such as attachment wounds, conflict/conflict avoidance, differences in communication, infidelity, gaps in desire, low desire, difficulty communicating about sex, ENM, polyamory, etc. And to be explicit: LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC folks are most welcome. I primarily work with couples and occasionally work with individuals. Couples sessions are 75 minutes and cost is out of pocket only. Please email to schedule a short consultation call. Do not leave a voicemail.
(413) 613-4638 View (413) 613-4638
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David Michael Freshwater
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060  (Online Only)
The unconscious speaks, but unfortunately, most forms of mainstream treatment today are not listening, focused solely on symptom reduction. While these modalities may provide some short-term relief, they frequently fail over time because they do not address the underlying conflicts that led to the symptom being developed in the first place. In my practice, we will focus on unearthing and impacting the unconscious root causes of problems, not just the surface-level issues. I will help you to speak the unsayable and to interpret your unconscious, made manifest by dreams, slips of the tongue, bungled actions, and symptoms.
The unconscious speaks, but unfortunately, most forms of mainstream treatment today are not listening, focused solely on symptom reduction. While these modalities may provide some short-term relief, they frequently fail over time because they do not address the underlying conflicts that led to the symptom being developed in the first place. In my practice, we will focus on unearthing and impacting the unconscious root causes of problems, not just the surface-level issues. I will help you to speak the unsayable and to interpret your unconscious, made manifest by dreams, slips of the tongue, bungled actions, and symptoms.
(786) 527-1616 View (786) 527-1616
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Whole Child And Parent: Family Coaching And Therapy ~Julie B. Rosenshein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Florence, MA 01062
I have been working with parents, children and families for over 25 years. I specialize in elementary school age children. My book: “Parenting the Highly Sensitive Child” has been a resource for many parents. I offer tools and strategies for children struggling with emotional regulation, anger issues, ADHD, anxiety, oppositional defiant/challenging behaviors, learning difficulties and social skills. I help families regain a sense of balance by helping to resolve conflict and enhance communication....bringing enjoyment to your family once again.
I have been working with parents, children and families for over 25 years. I specialize in elementary school age children. My book: “Parenting the Highly Sensitive Child” has been a resource for many parents. I offer tools and strategies for children struggling with emotional regulation, anger issues, ADHD, anxiety, oppositional defiant/challenging behaviors, learning difficulties and social skills. I help families regain a sense of balance by helping to resolve conflict and enhance communication....bringing enjoyment to your family once again.
(413) 307-3651 View (413) 307-3651
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Christine Turcotte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01062
Sometimes personal turbulence makes it hard for us to weather the storms in our lives. When we have depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction to substances or simply addiction to negative patterns of thinking, therapy can help us to get on the right track. With nineteen years of experience, I can helpyou to focus and to find solutions . Many people are apprehensive about what therapy can do for them. There are many different modalities or approaches in therapy I can share with you, but I will begin by listening to you, without judgement. My goal is to get to know you as a person first and then, to provide you with input.
Sometimes personal turbulence makes it hard for us to weather the storms in our lives. When we have depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction to substances or simply addiction to negative patterns of thinking, therapy can help us to get on the right track. With nineteen years of experience, I can helpyou to focus and to find solutions . Many people are apprehensive about what therapy can do for them. There are many different modalities or approaches in therapy I can share with you, but I will begin by listening to you, without judgement. My goal is to get to know you as a person first and then, to provide you with input.
(413) 376-8490 View (413) 376-8490
Hannah Enright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Florence, MA 01062
Thank you for your interest - my practice is currently full. You are not alone if your child is struggling or your family is experiencing anxiety, stress and conflict. Many parents in today’s uncertain times feel overwhelmed, exhausted and unsure of how to help their child thrive. When our kids are having a tough time, our most important work is often on ourselves. Seeking support means you are prioritizing your family’s health and mental well-being. Together, we’ll explore how to achieve greater emotional balance, strengthen connections and increase joy, all of which will improve the emotional climate within your home.
Thank you for your interest - my practice is currently full. You are not alone if your child is struggling or your family is experiencing anxiety, stress and conflict. Many parents in today’s uncertain times feel overwhelmed, exhausted and unsure of how to help their child thrive. When our kids are having a tough time, our most important work is often on ourselves. Seeking support means you are prioritizing your family’s health and mental well-being. Together, we’ll explore how to achieve greater emotional balance, strengthen connections and increase joy, all of which will improve the emotional climate within your home.
(413) 339-3539 View (413) 339-3539
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Cj Everhart
Counselor, LMHC, MS Ed
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01062
I believe seeking therapy takes courage. As such, I bring compassion, warmth, respect and openness to the process. I strive to hold a no judgement space for people while working with them to develop new perspectives and tools to cope with challenging experiences and life transitions, thus transforming counter-productive ways of seeing and being. I am a sex positive therapist and enjoy engaging in the work with all different individuals and pairs ranging from intimate partnerships to family dyads.
I believe seeking therapy takes courage. As such, I bring compassion, warmth, respect and openness to the process. I strive to hold a no judgement space for people while working with them to develop new perspectives and tools to cope with challenging experiences and life transitions, thus transforming counter-productive ways of seeing and being. I am a sex positive therapist and enjoy engaging in the work with all different individuals and pairs ranging from intimate partnerships to family dyads.
(413) 359-6215 View (413) 359-6215
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Elizabeth Bristow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Haydenville, MA 01039
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Elizabeth Bristow and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over twenty years of experience providing psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. I see individuals, couples and families in my private practice. My office is centrally located, I have day and evening hours and I accept most insurances.
My name is Elizabeth Bristow and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over twenty years of experience providing psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. I see individuals, couples and families in my private practice. My office is centrally located, I have day and evening hours and I accept most insurances.
(413) 308-5272 View (413) 308-5272

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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.