Attachment-based Therapists in Onondaga County, NY

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Julia Massay-Donato
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Syracuse, NY 13204
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist and have been practicing for over 7 years working with individuals, couples, families, and minors. I specialize in issues including anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, self esteem, trauma, women’s issues, and family issues. I primarily employ attachment based theory and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I feel strongly that all individuals deserve to feel and experience their best selves, no matter what has happened in their lives. We have one life, and I want everyone to feel that they can make the most of it.
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist and have been practicing for over 7 years working with individuals, couples, families, and minors. I specialize in issues including anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, self esteem, trauma, women’s issues, and family issues. I primarily employ attachment based theory and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I feel strongly that all individuals deserve to feel and experience their best selves, no matter what has happened in their lives. We have one life, and I want everyone to feel that they can make the most of it.
(518) 516-5357 View (518) 516-5357
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Yuriana A. Uceta
Counselor, LMHC, PhD-c
Verified Verified
Syracuse, NY 13208  (Online Only)
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy.
My name is Yuriana Uceta (call me Yuri). I speak both English and Spanish. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 10 years of experience. I am a Doctoral candidate for a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. My private practice “YU Matter Psychotherapy, LLC” is located in Baldwinsville, offering Telehealth services. I treat depression, mood, anxiety and attachment disorders. Trauma, social anxiety/phobias, personality disorders, and addictions are key areas of competence; multicultural and couples counseling are special strengths. I can hold for you and/or your partner, a safe, supportive and uplifting, healing space.
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy.
My name is Yuriana Uceta (call me Yuri). I speak both English and Spanish. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 10 years of experience. I am a Doctoral candidate for a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. My private practice “YU Matter Psychotherapy, LLC” is located in Baldwinsville, offering Telehealth services. I treat depression, mood, anxiety and attachment disorders. Trauma, social anxiety/phobias, personality disorders, and addictions are key areas of competence; multicultural and couples counseling are special strengths. I can hold for you and/or your partner, a safe, supportive and uplifting, healing space.
(315) 564-4409 View (315) 564-4409
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Emily Lavin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Syracuse, NY 13214
I integrate techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment-based, narrative, and emotionally focused modalities to meet your needs.
Are you encountering life's challenges and seeking compassionate support to navigate them? I specialize in aiding individuals, couples, and families, with a focus on adolescents and adults. Whether you're contending with transitions, anxiety, depression, self-esteem hurdles, relationship issues, trauma, stress, women’s concerns, or other difficulties, I am here to provide attentive listening and help you uncover your strengths and barriers to growth.
I integrate techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment-based, narrative, and emotionally focused modalities to meet your needs.
Are you encountering life's challenges and seeking compassionate support to navigate them? I specialize in aiding individuals, couples, and families, with a focus on adolescents and adults. Whether you're contending with transitions, anxiety, depression, self-esteem hurdles, relationship issues, trauma, stress, women’s concerns, or other difficulties, I am here to provide attentive listening and help you uncover your strengths and barriers to growth.
(315) 998-3565 View (315) 998-3565
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Dr. A Maya Kaye
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Syracuse, NY 13244  (Online Only)
I offer attachment-based therapy, IFS therapy, mentalization-based therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness, and compassion-focused therapy.
Are you an adult navigating the challenges of school, career, and relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or uncertain about your future? I am a biracial and multicultural psychotherapist who specializes in working with adults, couples, and college and graduate students. I understand the unique challenges that you may be facing, and I am here to help you navigate this uncertain time. I offer a safe and compassionate space for you to explore your feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Together, we will develop strategies to help you reclaim your life and flourish.
I offer attachment-based therapy, IFS therapy, mentalization-based therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness, and compassion-focused therapy.
Are you an adult navigating the challenges of school, career, and relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or uncertain about your future? I am a biracial and multicultural psychotherapist who specializes in working with adults, couples, and college and graduate students. I understand the unique challenges that you may be facing, and I am here to help you navigate this uncertain time. I offer a safe and compassionate space for you to explore your feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Together, we will develop strategies to help you reclaim your life and flourish.
(518) 519-3335 View (518) 519-3335
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Julia Massay-Donato
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
East Syracuse, NY 13057  (Online Only)
Hi there! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been practicing for over 9 years with individuals, couples, parents and children. I specialize in issues around anxiety, life transitions, relationships, self-esteem, trauma, women and families. I have most experience working with young adults and couples and always work to initially create trust and comfort, so clients can gain strength in their vulnerability. I feel strongly that all individuals deserve to feel and experience their best selves, no matter what has happened in their lives. We have one life, and I want everyone to feel like they can enjoy theirs.
Hi there! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been practicing for over 9 years with individuals, couples, parents and children. I specialize in issues around anxiety, life transitions, relationships, self-esteem, trauma, women and families. I have most experience working with young adults and couples and always work to initially create trust and comfort, so clients can gain strength in their vulnerability. I feel strongly that all individuals deserve to feel and experience their best selves, no matter what has happened in their lives. We have one life, and I want everyone to feel like they can enjoy theirs.
(315) 825-6257 View (315) 825-6257
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Alice Chanthasensak
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Syracuse, NY 13057
You've got it together...mostly. You're a rock star at your job, you're amazing to your partner, and you love the heck out of your kids, so why does the little voice in your head STILL say "Not good enough"? You do ALL the things for everyone who needs you (because you definitely feel guilty if you don't), and on the days you're overwhelmed and running on fumes? You'll continue to push through, because saying "no" feels like letting someone down. You can't remember the last time you did something for yourself, since "self-care" sounds like selfish and "burn out" is something you passed miles ago.
You've got it together...mostly. You're a rock star at your job, you're amazing to your partner, and you love the heck out of your kids, so why does the little voice in your head STILL say "Not good enough"? You do ALL the things for everyone who needs you (because you definitely feel guilty if you don't), and on the days you're overwhelmed and running on fumes? You'll continue to push through, because saying "no" feels like letting someone down. You can't remember the last time you did something for yourself, since "self-care" sounds like selfish and "burn out" is something you passed miles ago.
(315) 737-4182 View (315) 737-4182
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Susan Hart Presley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Syracuse, NY 13206  (Online Only)
I treat anxiety, depression, narcissism, couples, adults and more with science and care. I focus on comfort, precision and thoroughness to strengthen the dynamics and boundaries of life, event and issue strategies. Learn specific skills and understand how education, career, boundaries and justice combine to express themselves into human behavior and thought. All ages, experiences, education and careers, individual, marriage, family, career, sport, and court. Decades as a therapist, teacher, coach, and in investigation and research. Best performance outcomes in a diversity of settings and factors. CBT if desired. Private.
I treat anxiety, depression, narcissism, couples, adults and more with science and care. I focus on comfort, precision and thoroughness to strengthen the dynamics and boundaries of life, event and issue strategies. Learn specific skills and understand how education, career, boundaries and justice combine to express themselves into human behavior and thought. All ages, experiences, education and careers, individual, marriage, family, career, sport, and court. Decades as a therapist, teacher, coach, and in investigation and research. Best performance outcomes in a diversity of settings and factors. CBT if desired. Private.
(315) 302-1750 View (315) 302-1750
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Kristen Ruscitto Donato
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Syracuse, NY 13220  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a licensed mental health counselor I like to look at the whole picture. I believe in mind, body and soul being in balance. Come as you are and be accepted in a genuine space.
As a licensed mental health counselor I like to look at the whole picture. I believe in mind, body and soul being in balance. Come as you are and be accepted in a genuine space.
(315) 873-3603 View (315) 873-3603
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Staceyann Reid
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Syracuse, NY 13212
There are times throughout one’s life where we come up against seemingly overwhelming challenges that may leave us feeling lost, scared, and alone. My goal as a therapist is to offer a compassionate space that will allow you to navigate through and overcome these challenges. In doing so, I believe that together we will be able to create positive changes that will lead to growth and healing.
There are times throughout one’s life where we come up against seemingly overwhelming challenges that may leave us feeling lost, scared, and alone. My goal as a therapist is to offer a compassionate space that will allow you to navigate through and overcome these challenges. In doing so, I believe that together we will be able to create positive changes that will lead to growth and healing.
(315) 610-8475 View (315) 610-8475
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Rita Worlock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPMFT, CASAC-T, CCTP, RYT
Verified Verified
Liverpool, NY 13088
OFFERING ONLINE VIDEO & PHONE APPTS., & I AM TAKING NEW CLIENTS! I am a Clinical Psychotherapist & Social Work Practitioner with 9 yrs. of experience (academic & professional). I consistently find unique solutions for the issues my clients face and I am fully knowledgeable of the current thinking on human service conduct and practice. I am committed to a person-centered, systemic approach that promotes independence and well-being for those under my care. I am direct, authentic, compassionate, creative, and simple in my approach. I like to go deep in my collaborative work with my clients, yet I don't take myself too seriously.
OFFERING ONLINE VIDEO & PHONE APPTS., & I AM TAKING NEW CLIENTS! I am a Clinical Psychotherapist & Social Work Practitioner with 9 yrs. of experience (academic & professional). I consistently find unique solutions for the issues my clients face and I am fully knowledgeable of the current thinking on human service conduct and practice. I am committed to a person-centered, systemic approach that promotes independence and well-being for those under my care. I am direct, authentic, compassionate, creative, and simple in my approach. I like to go deep in my collaborative work with my clients, yet I don't take myself too seriously.
(315) 658-6496 View (315) 658-6496
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Zoe Every-Baker
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Life brings us on all types of journeys, and each experience comes with a multitude of emotions. Understanding our emotions can be a challenging and rewarding experience. Having a supportive therapist can be a meaningful way to navigate these journeys and develop a stronger sense of ourselves.
Life brings us on all types of journeys, and each experience comes with a multitude of emotions. Understanding our emotions can be a challenging and rewarding experience. Having a supportive therapist can be a meaningful way to navigate these journeys and develop a stronger sense of ourselves.
(315) 666-4521 View (315) 666-4521
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Candace N Thornton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Syracuse, NY 13215  (Online Only)
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you” -Maya Angelou Are you considering sharing your story? Yet feel like no one is listening? Well you have come to the right place, Candace listens because she cares. Candace is a LMFT, passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families, and offers a safe and warm environment where her clients are free to explore and grow holistically. Her goal is to empower people spiritually, mentally, and emotionally.
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you” -Maya Angelou Are you considering sharing your story? Yet feel like no one is listening? Well you have come to the right place, Candace listens because she cares. Candace is a LMFT, passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families, and offers a safe and warm environment where her clients are free to explore and grow holistically. Her goal is to empower people spiritually, mentally, and emotionally.
(315) 843-0528 View (315) 843-0528
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Caitlyn Lipschitz
MA, LPMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Syracuse, NY 13057
I believe that the therapy process should support clients in their further investment in themselves and help them to grow into the person they desire to be. This therapy process applies to the various client systems I work with, which include individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and family systems. I firmly believe that change occurs when we become aware of negative patterns/cycles; it is my role to cultivate an emotionally safe environment to allow for such exploration and restructuring.
I believe that the therapy process should support clients in their further investment in themselves and help them to grow into the person they desire to be. This therapy process applies to the various client systems I work with, which include individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and family systems. I firmly believe that change occurs when we become aware of negative patterns/cycles; it is my role to cultivate an emotionally safe environment to allow for such exploration and restructuring.
(315) 903-7583 View (315) 903-7583
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Brynn Werme
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC-T
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baldwinsville, NY 13027  (Online Only)
I have been in the field since 2019 and have experience working with adolescents, adults and families. Experienced working with individuals with a variety of diagnoses, including but not limited to: anxiety disorders, depression, borderline personality disorder, post traumatic stress, and adhd.
I have been in the field since 2019 and have experience working with adolescents, adults and families. Experienced working with individuals with a variety of diagnoses, including but not limited to: anxiety disorders, depression, borderline personality disorder, post traumatic stress, and adhd.
(315) 712-3697 View (315) 712-3697
Photo of Kimberly Gerace, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Onondaga County, NY
Kimberly Gerace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Syracuse, NY 13057
I am a licensed clinical social worker who has had the privilege to work closely with adults, adolescents, and children for over 10 years. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, self harming behaviors, acting out behaviors, personality disorders, anger management, trauma, grief/loss, stress management, low self-esteem, and relationship conflict. In working with children and adolescents I work collaboratively with parents to provide support, education, and/or family therapy.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who has had the privilege to work closely with adults, adolescents, and children for over 10 years. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, self harming behaviors, acting out behaviors, personality disorders, anger management, trauma, grief/loss, stress management, low self-esteem, and relationship conflict. In working with children and adolescents I work collaboratively with parents to provide support, education, and/or family therapy.
(315) 285-7000 View (315) 285-7000
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Dr. Sephi Wahab
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Liverpool, NY 13088  (Online Only)
People seek help for variety of reasons including but not limited to finding effective and adaptive ways to cope with thoughts and feelings that are coming up now, but are from situations that they lived through in their past. Some of those thoughts and feelings could manifest in behaviors that can be problematic or and hold them back from living their best and enjoy their lives. Most people just want to feel content, happy, be successful, get along with their love ones, and friends and family members. I see youths, young adults and their families who struggle with depression, anxiety, thought disorder, OCD, ADHD, trauma etc
People seek help for variety of reasons including but not limited to finding effective and adaptive ways to cope with thoughts and feelings that are coming up now, but are from situations that they lived through in their past. Some of those thoughts and feelings could manifest in behaviors that can be problematic or and hold them back from living their best and enjoy their lives. Most people just want to feel content, happy, be successful, get along with their love ones, and friends and family members. I see youths, young adults and their families who struggle with depression, anxiety, thought disorder, OCD, ADHD, trauma etc
(315) 883-2768 View (315) 883-2768
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Ashley King, LCSW _ Ashley Anne Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Syracuse, NY 13203  (Online Only)
I am passionate about all things “relationship.” I believe that we are in relationship to everything, all the time. The problem is that no one teaches us how to DO relationships well. We have to learn what makes the patterns in our relationship heathy or harmful. Then we have to do the healthy things… moment after moment after moment to grow our relationships into something beautiful. I have spent many years researching and studying what makes relationships last, what makes them grow and what makes them end. I have developed strategies to help guide you and your partner to be able to grow to your highest relationship potential.
I am passionate about all things “relationship.” I believe that we are in relationship to everything, all the time. The problem is that no one teaches us how to DO relationships well. We have to learn what makes the patterns in our relationship heathy or harmful. Then we have to do the healthy things… moment after moment after moment to grow our relationships into something beautiful. I have spent many years researching and studying what makes relationships last, what makes them grow and what makes them end. I have developed strategies to help guide you and your partner to be able to grow to your highest relationship potential.
(680) 208-2257 View (680) 208-2257
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Katelynn Faulkner
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Syracuse, NY 13203  (Online Only)
I believe that each person holds within themselves everything they need to heal and grow in the ways they would like. I see the therapist's role as being one in which provides an environment of safety and care where the client can explore themselves authentically. It is through this authentic exploration, that the therapist can help the client discover how patterns and ways of being are keeping the client stuck and resulting in suffering. By bringing into awareness these aspects, the client and therapist can then work collaboratively to release the pain and explore new ways of being.
I believe that each person holds within themselves everything they need to heal and grow in the ways they would like. I see the therapist's role as being one in which provides an environment of safety and care where the client can explore themselves authentically. It is through this authentic exploration, that the therapist can help the client discover how patterns and ways of being are keeping the client stuck and resulting in suffering. By bringing into awareness these aspects, the client and therapist can then work collaboratively to release the pain and explore new ways of being.
(315) 859-0223 View (315) 859-0223
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Jackqueline Anne Merulla
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Syracuse, NY 13206
Are you ready to explore family dynamics and have healthy relationships? Our childhood traumas can follow us into adult relationships making us feel like we have bad luck in relationships or that we pick the wrong friends or romantic partners. Being able to process those past traumas in a safe environment can allow us to set boundaries and pick up on warning signs of people who may not be good for us or possibly even dangerous. Teenagers who are at least 16 years of age are welcome if they are ready to explore family dynamics and are ready to prepare for healthy relationships.
Are you ready to explore family dynamics and have healthy relationships? Our childhood traumas can follow us into adult relationships making us feel like we have bad luck in relationships or that we pick the wrong friends or romantic partners. Being able to process those past traumas in a safe environment can allow us to set boundaries and pick up on warning signs of people who may not be good for us or possibly even dangerous. Teenagers who are at least 16 years of age are welcome if they are ready to explore family dynamics and are ready to prepare for healthy relationships.
(315) 288-7584 View (315) 288-7584
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Tracy Torelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CASAC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Manlius, NY 13104  (Online Only)
Each of us have faced painful personal experiences. Pain can be due to events, interactions with others or troubled relationships. Or they can be caused by negative behavior or thought patterns that won’t stop. Sometimes we can address such troubles on their own. However, if you have been unable to resolve difficult issues alone, you may realize how they reduce the quality of your life – by establishing a pattern of emotional problems, an inability to interact productively with others, impacting your career, negatively affect relationships, or create problematic habits. But they can be addressed with help. My hours are M-F 8-4
Each of us have faced painful personal experiences. Pain can be due to events, interactions with others or troubled relationships. Or they can be caused by negative behavior or thought patterns that won’t stop. Sometimes we can address such troubles on their own. However, if you have been unable to resolve difficult issues alone, you may realize how they reduce the quality of your life – by establishing a pattern of emotional problems, an inability to interact productively with others, impacting your career, negatively affect relationships, or create problematic habits. But they can be addressed with help. My hours are M-F 8-4
(315) 888-4986 View (315) 888-4986

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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.