Photo of Maggie Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Tom Green County, TX
Maggie Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Angelo, TX 76901
Being a person is hard. Big life events can make it harder and even daily care tasks make it harder. Sometimes, once we realize we need extra help, it’s hard to find the energy and courage to look for help, to ask for it. This is starting to sound like an endless cycle of things being hard and daily life feeling unmanageable – yikes! That’s where I come in! First thing you need to know: you are okay! You are doing so much better than you think! Fun side note: in addition to being an LPC Associate, I'm also a certified Level II Reiki practitioner.
Being a person is hard. Big life events can make it harder and even daily care tasks make it harder. Sometimes, once we realize we need extra help, it’s hard to find the energy and courage to look for help, to ask for it. This is starting to sound like an endless cycle of things being hard and daily life feeling unmanageable – yikes! That’s where I come in! First thing you need to know: you are okay! You are doing so much better than you think! Fun side note: in addition to being an LPC Associate, I'm also a certified Level II Reiki practitioner.
(325) 266-1557 View (325) 266-1557
Photo of Sarah Martin-Werntz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Tom Green County, TX
Sarah Martin-Werntz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Angelo, TX 76901  (Online Only)
If given the option between two paths in life, most of us would not select the one filled with hardship. Yet, it is part of the human experience that we endure seasons and even years filled with confusion and pain. At times we are able to work through these weighty seasons on our own and at other times we need someone to walk with us. I hope that in your search, you will be able to identify a skilled and well-matched therapist to walk alongside you.
If given the option between two paths in life, most of us would not select the one filled with hardship. Yet, it is part of the human experience that we endure seasons and even years filled with confusion and pain. At times we are able to work through these weighty seasons on our own and at other times we need someone to walk with us. I hope that in your search, you will be able to identify a skilled and well-matched therapist to walk alongside you.
(325) 378-6111 View (325) 378-6111

Online Therapists

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Lori Copeland
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S, NBC-HWC
Verified Verified
Abilene, TX 79602
For over 25 years, I’ve had the opportunity to listen as clients shared their story and trusted me to help. As an integrative therapist, I draw from a large and diverse “tool bag” of research-supported methods and strategies to help people gain insight, develop skills, and strengthen the resilience they need to be happier, healthier, and improve their relationships. Some of my clients are seeking help for depression, anxiety, or recovery from past trauma. Others are just looking for some better coping skills or support through a difficult time. I see clients in my private office suite and also use a secure teletherapy platform.
For over 25 years, I’ve had the opportunity to listen as clients shared their story and trusted me to help. As an integrative therapist, I draw from a large and diverse “tool bag” of research-supported methods and strategies to help people gain insight, develop skills, and strengthen the resilience they need to be happier, healthier, and improve their relationships. Some of my clients are seeking help for depression, anxiety, or recovery from past trauma. Others are just looking for some better coping skills or support through a difficult time. I see clients in my private office suite and also use a secure teletherapy platform.
(325) 276-4845 View (325) 276-4845
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Christina R Rolerson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Abilene, TX 79606
Waitlist for new clients
At times we all struggle with life changes such as job change or loss, the ending of a relationship, the loss of a loved one, parent-child conflict, or family-marital conflict. These changes can cause feelings of sadness, depression or anxiety. I look forward to working with clients who are seeking help with navigating life's ups and downs.
At times we all struggle with life changes such as job change or loss, the ending of a relationship, the loss of a loved one, parent-child conflict, or family-marital conflict. These changes can cause feelings of sadness, depression or anxiety. I look forward to working with clients who are seeking help with navigating life's ups and downs.
(210) 879-6356 View (210) 879-6356
Photo of Brenna G. Camp, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Tom Green County, TX
Brenna G. Camp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Abilene, TX 79601
The journey of life sometimes leads us down roads and paths untraveled. These new paths can be exciting or painful and scary. Perhaps you have experienced an unexpected death or loss. You or someone you love may be struggling with addiction, like substances or pornography. You may experience chronic physical pain and feel hopeless to find relief. Stress, depression, and anxiety may have surfaced unexpectedly or you have struggled with them for years. Or, you may be experiencing a life transition and hoping to grow through it. You, your children, teenagers, marriage, or family may be struggling to find harmony, peace or direction.
The journey of life sometimes leads us down roads and paths untraveled. These new paths can be exciting or painful and scary. Perhaps you have experienced an unexpected death or loss. You or someone you love may be struggling with addiction, like substances or pornography. You may experience chronic physical pain and feel hopeless to find relief. Stress, depression, and anxiety may have surfaced unexpectedly or you have struggled with them for years. Or, you may be experiencing a life transition and hoping to grow through it. You, your children, teenagers, marriage, or family may be struggling to find harmony, peace or direction.
(325) 896-4151 View (325) 896-4151
Photo of Jordan Rewis, LPC-Associate in Tom Green County, TX
Jordan Rewis
LPC-Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Abilene, TX 79606  (Online Only)
Welcome! I'm excited that you are looking into taking care of You! Sometimes our thoughts and emotions are too tangled to understand by ourselves. I am here to help you unravel those knots. I am ready to work with you on your stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or any other distressing life events. Let's find where we need to grow and heal.
Welcome! I'm excited that you are looking into taking care of You! Sometimes our thoughts and emotions are too tangled to understand by ourselves. I am here to help you unravel those knots. I am ready to work with you on your stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or any other distressing life events. Let's find where we need to grow and heal.
(254) 600-4223 View (254) 600-4223
Photo of Lauren Kirk, Licensed Professional Counselor in Tom Green County, TX
Lauren Kirk
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 413-8531 View (325) 413-8531

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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.