Attachment-based Therapists in Oklahoma

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Adair Welsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tulsa, OK 74114  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have a strong passion to help women, non-binary and transgender individuals struggling with their bodies and relationship with food. I enjoy working with those who have experienced trauma and complex trauma, to help you find healing and to become the true authentic human you were meant to be. I can also provide a safe space to process the complicated emotions and challenges that arise from chronic illness. Additionally, I have a special interest in and enjoy working alongside those living with autism and lower support needs.
I have a strong passion to help women, non-binary and transgender individuals struggling with their bodies and relationship with food. I enjoy working with those who have experienced trauma and complex trauma, to help you find healing and to become the true authentic human you were meant to be. I can also provide a safe space to process the complicated emotions and challenges that arise from chronic illness. Additionally, I have a special interest in and enjoy working alongside those living with autism and lower support needs.
(918) 347-4024 View (918) 347-4024
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Maddie Miller
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC-C, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tulsa, OK 74105
I am currently taking new clients and would love to meet with you! I believe that therapy is a professional relationship and a personal relationship. Finding the right therapist is important for your growth! Therapy is hard and I am here to help support you on your journey - whatever that looks like. Some days it can be laughing, other days could be crying, yelling, or using the occasional cuss word to release our emotions. I work with attachment-based issues, complex trauma, chronic pain/illness, and women's issues.
I am currently taking new clients and would love to meet with you! I believe that therapy is a professional relationship and a personal relationship. Finding the right therapist is important for your growth! Therapy is hard and I am here to help support you on your journey - whatever that looks like. Some days it can be laughing, other days could be crying, yelling, or using the occasional cuss word to release our emotions. I work with attachment-based issues, complex trauma, chronic pain/illness, and women's issues.
(918) 387-7299 View (918) 387-7299
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Christy Vanderbilt-Pela
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Edmond, OK 73013
I am an LPC and Registered Play Therapist with an Attachment based approach working with clients from 13-70+ years old utilizing attachment-based interventions.
Our first relationships are the foundation on which we build all future relationships. If our foundation is shaking, unreliable, or scary we develop a sense of disconnectedness or that we are in some way lacking. This feeling of vulnerability leads us to act in ways we don’t understand. Some may find themselves being overly clingy/controlling for fear that they may be left alone. Some have self-doubt leading to Anxiety, Depression, or addiction. While others shut themselves off from the world to protect themselves. We all have needs and it’s okay to have them met but how we do that can be more destructive than helpful.
I am an LPC and Registered Play Therapist with an Attachment based approach working with clients from 13-70+ years old utilizing attachment-based interventions.
Our first relationships are the foundation on which we build all future relationships. If our foundation is shaking, unreliable, or scary we develop a sense of disconnectedness or that we are in some way lacking. This feeling of vulnerability leads us to act in ways we don’t understand. Some may find themselves being overly clingy/controlling for fear that they may be left alone. Some have self-doubt leading to Anxiety, Depression, or addiction. While others shut themselves off from the world to protect themselves. We all have needs and it’s okay to have them met but how we do that can be more destructive than helpful.
(405) 353-6016 View (405) 353-6016
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Jimmy Clare
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT-S, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tulsa, OK 74105
I specialize in family systems, attachment and trauma. I have training in EMDR, Circle of Security, and many other attachment based treatments. My perspective and values are humanistic. I truly believe people have the capacity to overcome hardship, pain and despair in an affirming, understanding environment. People of all backgrounds, cultures, faiths, races, and sexual orientations are welcome in my practice.
I specialize in family systems, attachment and trauma. I have training in EMDR, Circle of Security, and many other attachment based treatments. My perspective and values are humanistic. I truly believe people have the capacity to overcome hardship, pain and despair in an affirming, understanding environment. People of all backgrounds, cultures, faiths, races, and sexual orientations are welcome in my practice.
(918) 779-1329 View (918) 779-1329
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Chelsea Threadgill
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Tulsa, OK 74105
I have training in EMDR, RRT, Theraplay, and other trauma and attachment-based treatment approaches.
Life comes with many challenges and changes that can be difficult to navigate, and sometimes it can feel as though you are lacking the support you need. My goal as a therapist is to first and foremost provide a safe environment so that clients can feel comfortable exploring and working through all of the difficulties that they face, in addition to having a space to celebrate their victories. I take a humanistic approach to counseling while also using other treatments which align with the needs of my clients.
I have training in EMDR, RRT, Theraplay, and other trauma and attachment-based treatment approaches.
Life comes with many challenges and changes that can be difficult to navigate, and sometimes it can feel as though you are lacking the support you need. My goal as a therapist is to first and foremost provide a safe environment so that clients can feel comfortable exploring and working through all of the difficulties that they face, in addition to having a space to celebrate their victories. I take a humanistic approach to counseling while also using other treatments which align with the needs of my clients.
(918) 303-7523 View (918) 303-7523
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Kirsten Vanderkolk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Hello to you from an affirming, eclectic, down to earth human who happens to be a therapist. Thank you for taking the first step to creating intentional space for yourself. Vulnerability, exploration, new skills, facing past hurts, and living authentically can seem challenging and not easy at times. Change can be tough, even scary, yet create endless possibilities for living the life you choose. Yes this is possible! My most focused areas are traumas, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationships, toxic relationship healing. Also, teens surrounding childhood trauma, sexuality, and transition to adulthood. Teen life ain’t easy!
Hello to you from an affirming, eclectic, down to earth human who happens to be a therapist. Thank you for taking the first step to creating intentional space for yourself. Vulnerability, exploration, new skills, facing past hurts, and living authentically can seem challenging and not easy at times. Change can be tough, even scary, yet create endless possibilities for living the life you choose. Yes this is possible! My most focused areas are traumas, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationships, toxic relationship healing. Also, teens surrounding childhood trauma, sexuality, and transition to adulthood. Teen life ain’t easy!
(405) 240-9668 View (405) 240-9668
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Stephanie McCabe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oklahoma City, OK 73134  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Waitlist only, not accepting new clients at this time. Accepting BlueCross BlueShield, Medicare and private pay at this time, virtual appts only. Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? Are your relationships, health and self-esteem suffering or are you experiencing ongoing grief and loss? Through the use of attachment based focused therapy Stephanie can help address these issues and more. Specialized in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, anger and self-esteem, reach out to Generations Counseling option 3 for Steph.
Waitlist only, not accepting new clients at this time. Accepting BlueCross BlueShield, Medicare and private pay at this time, virtual appts only. Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? Are your relationships, health and self-esteem suffering or are you experiencing ongoing grief and loss? Through the use of attachment based focused therapy Stephanie can help address these issues and more. Specialized in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, anger and self-esteem, reach out to Generations Counseling option 3 for Steph.
(405) 251-8515 x3 View (405) 251-8515 x3
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Alex Aguilar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Tulsa, OK 74105
I have extensive training in somatic and attachment-based approaches.
It's incredibly human to find ourselves anxious, detached, and overwhelmed. Disconnect in relationships can often feel miserable, and keeping healthy boundaries and navigating conflict can be a struggle. My expertise is in creating a therapeutic relationship that goes beyond traditional cognitive approaches, valuing an embodied sense of change, where patterns can shift, trauma can feel integrated, and we can achieve an overall sense of resilience and connectedness, to ourselves and each other.
I have extensive training in somatic and attachment-based approaches.
It's incredibly human to find ourselves anxious, detached, and overwhelmed. Disconnect in relationships can often feel miserable, and keeping healthy boundaries and navigating conflict can be a struggle. My expertise is in creating a therapeutic relationship that goes beyond traditional cognitive approaches, valuing an embodied sense of change, where patterns can shift, trauma can feel integrated, and we can achieve an overall sense of resilience and connectedness, to ourselves and each other.
(918) 203-8675 View (918) 203-8675
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Polina E Varner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Waitlist for new clients
I also have extensive training and experience in trauma-informed, behavior modification, parenting and attachment-based treatments, and emotionally-focused therapies.
Therapy is a journey of self-discovery, becoming who you are meant to be, and I am here to share this courageous "deep dive". Are you ready to make conscious those things you already feel so raw and vulnerably in your body, to seat your feelings so close as to live to the point of tears? Like picking up a new and unfamiliar musical instrument, the first necessary step is to begin, does not matter where, or how, poorly or well. Beginning is difficult, we are reluctant to take that first close-in, brave step to reclaiming the happiness of actually having started. Living to the fullest is my goal for all of us.
I also have extensive training and experience in trauma-informed, behavior modification, parenting and attachment-based treatments, and emotionally-focused therapies.
Therapy is a journey of self-discovery, becoming who you are meant to be, and I am here to share this courageous "deep dive". Are you ready to make conscious those things you already feel so raw and vulnerably in your body, to seat your feelings so close as to live to the point of tears? Like picking up a new and unfamiliar musical instrument, the first necessary step is to begin, does not matter where, or how, poorly or well. Beginning is difficult, we are reluctant to take that first close-in, brave step to reclaiming the happiness of actually having started. Living to the fullest is my goal for all of us.
(405) 584-4583 View (405) 584-4583
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Amy Clare
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tulsa, OK 74105
I am attachment-based, trauma focused and adoption competent.
My goal is to provide an environment for clients to feel safe. I have competence in working with children, adults, and families that have been affected by traumatic experiences. The hope is that all clients have the opportunity to heal, grow, and flourish in everyday life.
I am attachment-based, trauma focused and adoption competent.
My goal is to provide an environment for clients to feel safe. I have competence in working with children, adults, and families that have been affected by traumatic experiences. The hope is that all clients have the opportunity to heal, grow, and flourish in everyday life.
(918) 608-1244 View (918) 608-1244
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Chelsea Chang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, ICADC
Verified Verified
Oklahoma City, OK 73120  (Online Only)
The types of therapy I offer include Attachment-Based, Coaching, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Culturally Sensitive, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Feminist, Grief Support Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Multicultural, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2019, and I have experience supporting young adults and adults with concerns such as addictions, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship/ family issues, and anger management. My ideal client would like to resolve these issues by empowering themselves to learn how to counter negative thoughts, regulate emotions, tolerate moments of distress, communicate effectively, and mindfully stay within the present moment. My ideal client would like to learn these skills in order to manifest their ideal life and be the best version of themselves.
The types of therapy I offer include Attachment-Based, Coaching, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Culturally Sensitive, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Feminist, Grief Support Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Multicultural, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2019, and I have experience supporting young adults and adults with concerns such as addictions, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship/ family issues, and anger management. My ideal client would like to resolve these issues by empowering themselves to learn how to counter negative thoughts, regulate emotions, tolerate moments of distress, communicate effectively, and mindfully stay within the present moment. My ideal client would like to learn these skills in order to manifest their ideal life and be the best version of themselves.
(609) 795-7179 View (609) 795-7179
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Correna Stewart Walker
MS, LPC, CCTP-I
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mustang, OK 73064
Waitlist for new clients
You and I will work together as a team to help you achieve your goals to decrease stress and increase coping skills from struggling with emotional and behavioral issues, personality disorders, sexuality, domestic violence, women’s issues, PTSD, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, psychosis, family trauma, and dysfunction. I am also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) to help you through your trauma to feel relief from the stress of the issues you most desire and deserve to feel free from.
You and I will work together as a team to help you achieve your goals to decrease stress and increase coping skills from struggling with emotional and behavioral issues, personality disorders, sexuality, domestic violence, women’s issues, PTSD, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, psychosis, family trauma, and dysfunction. I am also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) to help you through your trauma to feel relief from the stress of the issues you most desire and deserve to feel free from.
(405) 805-6202 View (405) 805-6202
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Braiden Green
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Shawnee, OK 74804
Braiden Green is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Southern Nazarene University. She has been working in behavioral health for more than five years, beginning as a Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Specialist and Case Manager. As a therapist, Braiden has received specific training in treatment practices for a variety of childhood and adolescent, as well as adult mental health care needs.
Braiden Green is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Southern Nazarene University. She has been working in behavioral health for more than five years, beginning as a Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Specialist and Case Manager. As a therapist, Braiden has received specific training in treatment practices for a variety of childhood and adolescent, as well as adult mental health care needs.
(405) 652-0090 View (405) 652-0090
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Jaime G Vogt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tulsa, OK 74119
I have worked with children and families for over twenty-five years and I never cease to be amazed at their resiliency. What I have learned is that children do cope with life struggles, but increasing the likelihood that they develop positive coping skills often depends on the support that surrounds them. Working with children and adults to recognize their own strengths and to learn new strategies for success remains a focus of my practice.
I have worked with children and families for over twenty-five years and I never cease to be amazed at their resiliency. What I have learned is that children do cope with life struggles, but increasing the likelihood that they develop positive coping skills often depends on the support that surrounds them. Working with children and adults to recognize their own strengths and to learn new strategies for success remains a focus of my practice.
(539) 233-4906 View (539) 233-4906
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Melissa Thurman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bartlesville, OK 74003
Melissa works with families with young children whose lives are impacted by trauma, abuse, and complicated grief. She also works with individual clients of all ages to help them recognize how present behavior is shaped by past experiences and worries about the future. Melissa provides Reflective Consultation to other counseling professionals and was endorsed as an Infant Mental Health Specialist with the Oklahoma Association of Infant Mental Health (OKAIMH).
Melissa works with families with young children whose lives are impacted by trauma, abuse, and complicated grief. She also works with individual clients of all ages to help them recognize how present behavior is shaped by past experiences and worries about the future. Melissa provides Reflective Consultation to other counseling professionals and was endorsed as an Infant Mental Health Specialist with the Oklahoma Association of Infant Mental Health (OKAIMH).
(539) 233-4609 View (539) 233-4609
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June Simmons
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tulsa, OK 74135
I seek to help people find inner and interpersonal healing and to overcome barriers to their personal growth. My focus is on the individual's experience and providing assistance to help clients achieve their goals. Through positivity and a strengths-based view, I strive to empower clients to increase their self-worth, providing opportunities to develop awareness of the problems they are facing, and gain new insights of possible solutions. With your help, I am dedicated to identifying and working toward your personal goals.
I seek to help people find inner and interpersonal healing and to overcome barriers to their personal growth. My focus is on the individual's experience and providing assistance to help clients achieve their goals. Through positivity and a strengths-based view, I strive to empower clients to increase their self-worth, providing opportunities to develop awareness of the problems they are facing, and gain new insights of possible solutions. With your help, I am dedicated to identifying and working toward your personal goals.
(539) 210-3085 View (539) 210-3085
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Donna K. O'Keefe, LMFT, P.C.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmond, OK 73013  (Online Only)
I have witnessed that major change, crisis, loss, or prolonged stress can throw an individual or family off-kilter, adversely affecting entire worlds and contributing to depression, anxiety, and family conflict. Seeking treatment may improve one's self-awareness, self-esteem, and interpersonal relationships. I specialize in helping people understand, process, and develop ways of managing grief and loss; marital or relationship issues; family and work crises; trauma and abuse; illness; and end-of-life concerns. The goal of this practice is to support emotional, psychological, and spiritual growth and wellbeing in a safe environment.
I have witnessed that major change, crisis, loss, or prolonged stress can throw an individual or family off-kilter, adversely affecting entire worlds and contributing to depression, anxiety, and family conflict. Seeking treatment may improve one's self-awareness, self-esteem, and interpersonal relationships. I specialize in helping people understand, process, and develop ways of managing grief and loss; marital or relationship issues; family and work crises; trauma and abuse; illness; and end-of-life concerns. The goal of this practice is to support emotional, psychological, and spiritual growth and wellbeing in a safe environment.
(405) 679-2802 View (405) 679-2802
Katherine (Feist) Keeling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tulsa, OK 74119  (Online Only)
Have the negative thoughts and self-doubt become unmanageable lately? Feeling unfulfilled moving from one to-do list to the next? The demands of everyday life can get exhausting. You do not have to suffer alone. Let’s work together to create a space filled with safety, exploration, and self-compassion. Through this space, we’ll help you break free from self-doubt and create meaningful change in your life.
Have the negative thoughts and self-doubt become unmanageable lately? Feeling unfulfilled moving from one to-do list to the next? The demands of everyday life can get exhausting. You do not have to suffer alone. Let’s work together to create a space filled with safety, exploration, and self-compassion. Through this space, we’ll help you break free from self-doubt and create meaningful change in your life.
(918) 322-1855 View (918) 322-1855
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Linda Russell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHR, LPC, CCE, NCC, CCFC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tulsa, OK 74145
Accepting new patients two weeks out. Trauma from adoption, adverse childhood experiences, unhealthy attachment, difficult family dynamics, depression, divorce, military trauma, pain management typically result in difficulty making choices, unhealthy relationships and high anxiety. Getting relief may seem impossible. I am a certified EMDR (trauma) therapist who has years of experience in helping clients find a safer, calmer quality of life. "Successful counseling happens in a safe and relational environment." Find a safe person in a safe place to speak your deepest fears, you can be restored at Breakthrough Counseling.
Accepting new patients two weeks out. Trauma from adoption, adverse childhood experiences, unhealthy attachment, difficult family dynamics, depression, divorce, military trauma, pain management typically result in difficulty making choices, unhealthy relationships and high anxiety. Getting relief may seem impossible. I am a certified EMDR (trauma) therapist who has years of experience in helping clients find a safer, calmer quality of life. "Successful counseling happens in a safe and relational environment." Find a safe person in a safe place to speak your deepest fears, you can be restored at Breakthrough Counseling.
(918) 286-3278 View (918) 286-3278
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Jason Franks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LADC
Verified Verified
Bethany, OK 73008
I experienced addiction with related mental health and relational issues for many years until reaching out for my own help and getting clean. I have sat with clients and provided safe environment to work through trauma, addictions and various mental health concerns. I enjoy being part of others finding their peace and comfort.
I experienced addiction with related mental health and relational issues for many years until reaching out for my own help and getting clean. I have sat with clients and provided safe environment to work through trauma, addictions and various mental health concerns. I enjoy being part of others finding their peace and comfort.
(405) 251-8248 View (405) 251-8248
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.