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Arthur Kleinfelder
Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84057
Do you feel stuck? Do you feel anxiety or depression keeps getting in your way to a normal life? I have worked with all walks of life. From working in the prison system to adolescents in residential treatment. I help people see who they really are and help them get what they want out of life. I can help find your motivation to achieve better relationships and a better career.
Do you feel stuck? Do you feel anxiety or depression keeps getting in your way to a normal life? I have worked with all walks of life. From working in the prison system to adolescents in residential treatment. I help people see who they really are and help them get what they want out of life. I can help find your motivation to achieve better relationships and a better career.
(385) 786-6708 View (385) 786-6708
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Whitney North Evans
Clinical Mental Health Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lehi, UT 84043
I am an emotion-focused therapist who works with clients from a place of deep empathy. I offer different interventions and strategies to guide you in regulating emotion as you heal. I can work with you and your family to work through betrayal and other trauma, addiction, attachment injuries, anxiety, depression and grief. I use interventions that are emotion-focused, mindfully self-compassionate, and attachment based. I am certified to treat betrayal trauma, am Gottman level 1 trained, and have training in EMDR and IFS. My office also offers group therapy-resources for betrayal and addiction to aid you in the recovery process.
I am an emotion-focused therapist who works with clients from a place of deep empathy. I offer different interventions and strategies to guide you in regulating emotion as you heal. I can work with you and your family to work through betrayal and other trauma, addiction, attachment injuries, anxiety, depression and grief. I use interventions that are emotion-focused, mindfully self-compassionate, and attachment based. I am certified to treat betrayal trauma, am Gottman level 1 trained, and have training in EMDR and IFS. My office also offers group therapy-resources for betrayal and addiction to aid you in the recovery process.
(385) 231-1606 View (385) 231-1606
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Aurora Green
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84102  (Online Only)
I use a trauma-informed and attachment-based approach.
I deeply enjoy working with adults with ADHD, anxiety, and/or depression, and those who want to gain a deeper understanding of who they are. You may have the experience of feeling disconnected from others or difficulty knowing how you bring value to the world. If you have (or suspect you have) ADHD, you may feel overwhelmed from constantly trying to fit into a box that wasn't made for you. Together, we will explore your struggles, values, history, and strengths to cope with challenges and begin to feel more connected with yourself and those you care about.
I use a trauma-informed and attachment-based approach.
I deeply enjoy working with adults with ADHD, anxiety, and/or depression, and those who want to gain a deeper understanding of who they are. You may have the experience of feeling disconnected from others or difficulty knowing how you bring value to the world. If you have (or suspect you have) ADHD, you may feel overwhelmed from constantly trying to fit into a box that wasn't made for you. Together, we will explore your struggles, values, history, and strengths to cope with challenges and begin to feel more connected with yourself and those you care about.
(385) 325-8359 View (385) 325-8359
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Mindful Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSWI
Verified Verified
Specializing in attachment-based, client-centered, and cognitive-behavioral approaches, I guide clients through shifts in beliefs, purpose, and identity. My therapeutic approach includes attachment-based therapy, client-centered therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Whether questioning faith, exploring sexual or gender identity, or re-evaluating relationships, I provide a judgment-free space to understand and process these changes.
Specializing in attachment-based, client-centered, and cognitive-behavioral approaches, I guide clients through shifts in beliefs, purpose, and identity. My therapeutic approach includes attachment-based therapy, client-centered therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Whether questioning faith, exploring sexual or gender identity, or re-evaluating relationships, I provide a judgment-free space to understand and process these changes.
(385) 292-3931 View (385) 292-3931
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Daniela Aguirre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Logan, UT 84321
I also like to use an attachment-based approach to improve child and caregiver relationships.
As your therapist, I can help you remove obstacles and clear a path to become a better version of you. Late afternoon/evening appointments available. I can also provide therapy in Spanish. Tambien puedo ofrecer terapia en Español.
I also like to use an attachment-based approach to improve child and caregiver relationships.
As your therapist, I can help you remove obstacles and clear a path to become a better version of you. Late afternoon/evening appointments available. I can also provide therapy in Spanish. Tambien puedo ofrecer terapia en Español.
(435) 412-8357 View (435) 412-8357
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Chezlie Jedrziewski
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
You are enough, you are worthy and I already know you are brave because you are here. Healing is possible. You are not meant to heal alone. Together we will create space for you to feel safe and supported, so you can reconnect with your truest self. The real you, the vibrant you, that is still there, alive and well, under any chaos or pain. I have spent 14 years supporting others through their darkest times, through trauma, loss, grief, and struggles with belonging. The path of the human experience can lead to a variety of complicated and sometimes difficult emotions.
You are enough, you are worthy and I already know you are brave because you are here. Healing is possible. You are not meant to heal alone. Together we will create space for you to feel safe and supported, so you can reconnect with your truest self. The real you, the vibrant you, that is still there, alive and well, under any chaos or pain. I have spent 14 years supporting others through their darkest times, through trauma, loss, grief, and struggles with belonging. The path of the human experience can lead to a variety of complicated and sometimes difficult emotions.
(385) 402-6614 View (385) 402-6614
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Dr. Jared Hawkins
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Sandy, UT 84070
I practice Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
I am a doctorate level therapist who specializes in working with teens and their parents. Many of my teen clients have struggled with depression, anxiety, school stress, family conflict, and behavioral issues. I love getting to know my clients on a deep level and helping them overcome these challenges.
I practice Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
I am a doctorate level therapist who specializes in working with teens and their parents. Many of my teen clients have struggled with depression, anxiety, school stress, family conflict, and behavioral issues. I love getting to know my clients on a deep level and helping them overcome these challenges.
(385) 469-0744 View (385) 469-0744
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Courtney Howard
Counselor, ACMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Jordan, UT 84095
As a therapist, I use Interpersonal Psychotherapy and attachment-based approaches in my work.
I approach therapy with a nonjudgmental perspective and a curiosity to understand the unique experiences leading clients to therapy. I believe a strong, genuine connection and collaboration between therapist and client can not only be an opportunity to improve coping skills and process through trauma and other difficulties, but also a catalyst to improving access to experiences of joy and contentment in life. I support clients with their therapy goals whether returning or starting for the first time. Therapy is often a brave journey of exploring the parts of ourselves that we might avoid… feeling scared, sad, angry, confused.
As a therapist, I use Interpersonal Psychotherapy and attachment-based approaches in my work.
I approach therapy with a nonjudgmental perspective and a curiosity to understand the unique experiences leading clients to therapy. I believe a strong, genuine connection and collaboration between therapist and client can not only be an opportunity to improve coping skills and process through trauma and other difficulties, but also a catalyst to improving access to experiences of joy and contentment in life. I support clients with their therapy goals whether returning or starting for the first time. Therapy is often a brave journey of exploring the parts of ourselves that we might avoid… feeling scared, sad, angry, confused.
(385) 462-7163 View (385) 462-7163
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Kathy Anderson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSWI
Verified Verified
Lindon, UT 84042
Currently accepting NEW clients! (Telehealth and in person appointments available). I am an attachment-based therapist specializing in PTSD and complex trauma, particularly from various forms of abuse including childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and dissociative disorders. I also work with anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, OCD, ADHD, teen issues and parent-child relational issues.
Currently accepting NEW clients! (Telehealth and in person appointments available). I am an attachment-based therapist specializing in PTSD and complex trauma, particularly from various forms of abuse including childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and dissociative disorders. I also work with anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, OCD, ADHD, teen issues and parent-child relational issues.
(385) 462-6069 View (385) 462-6069
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Nicole Medina-Salvatore
Psychologist, MS, PsyD
Verified Verified
I find that an attachment-based, developmental lens is best when working with clients.
I love working with clients (especially children, adolescents, and families!) from diverse backgrounds who are looking to find answers and solve any issues they may be struggling with. I am passionate about my work and believe in radical acceptance of all people. I am an LGBTQ+ affirmative psychologist. As a mother of five children, I understand many of the issues that families face and I strive to be a caring, upfront, and empathic psychologist who helps clients work toward achieving their goals. I also offer psychological testing.
I find that an attachment-based, developmental lens is best when working with clients.
I love working with clients (especially children, adolescents, and families!) from diverse backgrounds who are looking to find answers and solve any issues they may be struggling with. I am passionate about my work and believe in radical acceptance of all people. I am an LGBTQ+ affirmative psychologist. As a mother of five children, I understand many of the issues that families face and I strive to be a caring, upfront, and empathic psychologist who helps clients work toward achieving their goals. I also offer psychological testing.
(385) 340-5683 View (385) 340-5683
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Farrah Kaisa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I utilize a lot of experiential methods, as well as traditional talk therapy such as CBT, Mindfulness, and Attachment-based approaches.
Have you ever felt ashamed? Ever felt like others don’t understand you, but say they do? Those have been my own experiences and have led me to work with people in recovery and their families, survivors of domestic violence/abuse, minority communities and teens. I come from a multi-cultural family with an immigrant parent which has both enriched my life and created unique struggles for me. These experiences, however, have helped me empathize with a wide variety of people and situations. My goals are to support my clients as they navigate their struggles and find hope and strength within themselves.
I utilize a lot of experiential methods, as well as traditional talk therapy such as CBT, Mindfulness, and Attachment-based approaches.
Have you ever felt ashamed? Ever felt like others don’t understand you, but say they do? Those have been my own experiences and have led me to work with people in recovery and their families, survivors of domestic violence/abuse, minority communities and teens. I come from a multi-cultural family with an immigrant parent which has both enriched my life and created unique struggles for me. These experiences, however, have helped me empathize with a wide variety of people and situations. My goals are to support my clients as they navigate their struggles and find hope and strength within themselves.
(385) 438-6153 View (385) 438-6153
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Connor Barham
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a level 1 trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and use elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy.
I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist and I trust in your inherent goodness, even if sometimes you don't feel it. Humans flourish when given compassion and grace. My purpose is to help you find your internal wellspring of self-compassion. Healing flows naturally from there. I provide individual, couple, and family therapy and have experience working with depression, suicidality, problematic/out-of-control sexual behavior, trauma, anxiety, OCD, faith transitions, and coping skills.
I'm a level 1 trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and use elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy.
I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist and I trust in your inherent goodness, even if sometimes you don't feel it. Humans flourish when given compassion and grace. My purpose is to help you find your internal wellspring of self-compassion. Healing flows naturally from there. I provide individual, couple, and family therapy and have experience working with depression, suicidality, problematic/out-of-control sexual behavior, trauma, anxiety, OCD, faith transitions, and coping skills.
(385) 402-6665 View (385) 402-6665
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Hope Nichols
Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
South Jordan, UT 84095
My aim as a counselor is to facilitate a space for healing so that adults, children, adolescents, and families can strengthen bonds and develop closer relationships. I specialize in treating trauma, with extensive experience treating complex developmental trauma. Using a variety of methods in my practice, including Trust-Based Relational Intervention, attachment-based therapy, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, I seek to help you promote deeper understanding and self-awareness of yourself and your relationships.
My aim as a counselor is to facilitate a space for healing so that adults, children, adolescents, and families can strengthen bonds and develop closer relationships. I specialize in treating trauma, with extensive experience treating complex developmental trauma. Using a variety of methods in my practice, including Trust-Based Relational Intervention, attachment-based therapy, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, I seek to help you promote deeper understanding and self-awareness of yourself and your relationships.
(385) 313-0194 View (385) 313-0194
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Dr. Julie de Azevedo Hanks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Sandy, UT 84093
We offer an attachment-based perspective.
Does it seem like you take care of everyone else, but have difficulty taking care of you? Do you wish you felt better about yourself and wish you could create healthier and happier relationships? We are here to help. In 2002, I had a vision of gathering a group of excellent clinicians to be a mental health and family relationship resource for our community. My vision has been realized! I have an excellent team of colleagues at At Wasatch Family Therapy. We will guide you through the therapy process in a comfortable atmosphere that will put you at ease, and help you make the changes you desire. We work with clients as young as 3+.
We offer an attachment-based perspective.
Does it seem like you take care of everyone else, but have difficulty taking care of you? Do you wish you felt better about yourself and wish you could create healthier and happier relationships? We are here to help. In 2002, I had a vision of gathering a group of excellent clinicians to be a mental health and family relationship resource for our community. My vision has been realized! I have an excellent team of colleagues at At Wasatch Family Therapy. We will guide you through the therapy process in a comfortable atmosphere that will put you at ease, and help you make the changes you desire. We work with clients as young as 3+.
(801) 719-5338 View (801) 719-5338
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Allie Kate Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
When working through trauma I utilize EMDR, EFT, and other attachment-based approaches.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working in various settings. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, couples, and complex family systems. I have extensive experience working with co-occurring disorders. I utilize concepts from DBT, MBB, ACT, MI, psychodrama, and experiential techniques to assist you in positive changes and life outcomes. I truly believe everyone can find happiness in their lives through vulnerability and connection. I strive to create a safe space where you can tell me anything without fear of shame or judgement. I am here to listen so you can feel seen and heard.
When working through trauma I utilize EMDR, EFT, and other attachment-based approaches.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working in various settings. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, couples, and complex family systems. I have extensive experience working with co-occurring disorders. I utilize concepts from DBT, MBB, ACT, MI, psychodrama, and experiential techniques to assist you in positive changes and life outcomes. I truly believe everyone can find happiness in their lives through vulnerability and connection. I strive to create a safe space where you can tell me anything without fear of shame or judgement. I am here to listen so you can feel seen and heard.
(385) 483-3265 View (385) 483-3265
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Maegin Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SUDC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
I strive to understand each of my client's and their unique and nuanced way of navigating life. I believe that an authentic relationship and attachment-based approach is essential in order to support you in this journey. My practice welcomes people across the spectrum of experiences and challenges - from those struggling with anxiety, depress, or schizophrenia, to pre-teens grappling with bullying at school.
I strive to understand each of my client's and their unique and nuanced way of navigating life. I believe that an authentic relationship and attachment-based approach is essential in order to support you in this journey. My practice welcomes people across the spectrum of experiences and challenges - from those struggling with anxiety, depress, or schizophrenia, to pre-teens grappling with bullying at school.
(385) 410-4548 View (385) 410-4548
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Mary Fisher
Counselor, CMHC, CST
Verified Verified
I use Interpersonal Reconstructive Therapy (IRT), an attachment-based, empirically-supported treatment.
My areas of focus: 1) Individuals who have been unsuccessful in relieving anxiety, anger, or depression with other therapies, 2) Men who have been told they have "anger problems", 3) Faith transitions, whether staying or leaving, 4) Sexual health concerns, 5) Couples who are confused about what they need and where to get it, 6) Couples who are stuck in ambivalence about whether to stay and work on their relationship, or separate.
I use Interpersonal Reconstructive Therapy (IRT), an attachment-based, empirically-supported treatment.
My areas of focus: 1) Individuals who have been unsuccessful in relieving anxiety, anger, or depression with other therapies, 2) Men who have been told they have "anger problems", 3) Faith transitions, whether staying or leaving, 4) Sexual health concerns, 5) Couples who are confused about what they need and where to get it, 6) Couples who are stuck in ambivalence about whether to stay and work on their relationship, or separate.
(801) 923-1391 View (801) 923-1391
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Connections Family Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, Med MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Jordan, UT 84095
Life is hard. I have found it to be a little easier when you have someone to talk to, who you also trust. I love what I do, and enjoy being able to support individuals, couples, teens and children through the challenges of life. I have specialized training in working with children, adolescents, and couples. I strive to help motivated clients increase their confidence, overcome traumatic experiences and create a more peaceful life. I do this mainly through Attachment-based approaches.
Life is hard. I have found it to be a little easier when you have someone to talk to, who you also trust. I love what I do, and enjoy being able to support individuals, couples, teens and children through the challenges of life. I have specialized training in working with children, adolescents, and couples. I strive to help motivated clients increase their confidence, overcome traumatic experiences and create a more peaceful life. I do this mainly through Attachment-based approaches.
(435) 265-4427 View (435) 265-4427
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Cassie Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Provo, UT 84604
Each of us have beliefs and experiences that impact our ability to form meaningful relationships, accomplish goals, or accept ourselves. My hope is to help the individuals, couples and families I work with challenge these negative beliefs and guide them in using skills to develop a stronger sense of self and more stable relationships. Over the past decade I have specifically worked with adolescents, young adults and their families. I love this stage of life, the change that can take place is amazing if given the right tools. Balancing independence and connection for individuals and family is one of my main goals in therapy.
Each of us have beliefs and experiences that impact our ability to form meaningful relationships, accomplish goals, or accept ourselves. My hope is to help the individuals, couples and families I work with challenge these negative beliefs and guide them in using skills to develop a stronger sense of self and more stable relationships. Over the past decade I have specifically worked with adolescents, young adults and their families. I love this stage of life, the change that can take place is amazing if given the right tools. Balancing independence and connection for individuals and family is one of my main goals in therapy.
(385) 213-2176 View (385) 213-2176
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Jessica Jo Stenquist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sandy, UT 84070
Therapy does not have to be painful or seemingly endless. Having worked in every setting I understand your mental health journey. Clients often come to me when they have tried other avenues of treatment with little to no felt success. Most struggle with mood dysregulation and their connections with others are suffering for any number of reasons. Often they are also wanting to understand how to navigate their own emotional/mental landscape better. Teens, Young Adults and their Parents are who I work with.
Therapy does not have to be painful or seemingly endless. Having worked in every setting I understand your mental health journey. Clients often come to me when they have tried other avenues of treatment with little to no felt success. Most struggle with mood dysregulation and their connections with others are suffering for any number of reasons. Often they are also wanting to understand how to navigate their own emotional/mental landscape better. Teens, Young Adults and their Parents are who I work with.
(801) 509-9250 View (801) 509-9250
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.