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Megan Fiero
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59808
I have experience with a broad range of issues and encourage an honest, relationship-based approach to therapy. We work together to explore the issues most important to you. I believe that everyone is capable of change, though easy to say, it is very challenging to put into action. Therapy can create a safe space to reflect upon your world and history. It is a mindful process to accept and redefine yourself. It is a space to look at what parts are activated in your life and which parts feel quiet.
I have experience with a broad range of issues and encourage an honest, relationship-based approach to therapy. We work together to explore the issues most important to you. I believe that everyone is capable of change, though easy to say, it is very challenging to put into action. Therapy can create a safe space to reflect upon your world and history. It is a mindful process to accept and redefine yourself. It is a space to look at what parts are activated in your life and which parts feel quiet.
(406) 948-4211 View (406) 948-4211
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Lindsey Trowbridge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Stevensville, MT 59870
Not accepting new clients
“I was still water, held by my surroundings. I am now a river carving my own path” - Scott Stabile. My approach to therapy is strengths based and client centered, providing a compassionate and nonjudgmental space for my clients to grow, change and heal. My goal is to create a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship from which people can process feelings and relationships, feel heard and validated, create and work towards their own goals, build insight and confidence, and develop helpful skills and tools to change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors.
“I was still water, held by my surroundings. I am now a river carving my own path” - Scott Stabile. My approach to therapy is strengths based and client centered, providing a compassionate and nonjudgmental space for my clients to grow, change and heal. My goal is to create a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship from which people can process feelings and relationships, feel heard and validated, create and work towards their own goals, build insight and confidence, and develop helpful skills and tools to change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors.
(406) 380-4349 View (406) 380-4349
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Maggie H Moffatt
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59808
Not accepting new clients
Taking care of yourself is an act of kindness. Therapy can be the gift you give yourself. I have 25 years as an outpatient therapist. My theoretical orientation is person-centered. I use a holistic and eclectic approach in therapy, building upon the individual's strengths and inner resources. Therapy sessions are designed to empower the individual and expand their coping skills. Treatment planning is a collaborative effort based on the person's needs and wants.
Taking care of yourself is an act of kindness. Therapy can be the gift you give yourself. I have 25 years as an outpatient therapist. My theoretical orientation is person-centered. I use a holistic and eclectic approach in therapy, building upon the individual's strengths and inner resources. Therapy sessions are designed to empower the individual and expand their coping skills. Treatment planning is a collaborative effort based on the person's needs and wants.
(406) 413-9677 View (406) 413-9677
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.