Attachment-based Therapists in Falls Church, VA
The Barker Adoption Foundation
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22042
I am an international adoptee and have experience working with adolescents, couples, and families from all walks of life. I also enjoy working with people around the following areas: adoption, foster care, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, ADHD, learning disability, interpersonal relationships, family conflict, life transitions, and crisis interventions.
I am an international adoptee and have experience working with adolescents, couples, and families from all walks of life. I also enjoy working with people around the following areas: adoption, foster care, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, ADHD, learning disability, interpersonal relationships, family conflict, life transitions, and crisis interventions.
Catherine Burke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Falls Church, VA 22042
Our clinicians are trauma-informed and stay on the cutting edge of developments in the treatment of trauma experience and attachment-based story work.
As a psychotherapist, it's an honor to work alongside clients to remove barriers to living a full life. At Curo, we inspire people to form lives and communities of freedom, empowerment, and creativity. Our intention is to cultivate a safe therapeutic relationship and provide practical skills and interventions that support our clients' goals. We strive to be approachable and empathetic with a warm presentation that is welcoming and reassuring. We enjoy providing new insights and concepts to our clients that foster growth and encourage positivity.
Our clinicians are trauma-informed and stay on the cutting edge of developments in the treatment of trauma experience and attachment-based story work.
As a psychotherapist, it's an honor to work alongside clients to remove barriers to living a full life. At Curo, we inspire people to form lives and communities of freedom, empowerment, and creativity. Our intention is to cultivate a safe therapeutic relationship and provide practical skills and interventions that support our clients' goals. We strive to be approachable and empathetic with a warm presentation that is welcoming and reassuring. We enjoy providing new insights and concepts to our clients that foster growth and encourage positivity.
Deborah Bumbaugh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22042
Our clinicians are trauma-informed and stay on the cutting edge of developments in the treatment of trauma experience and attachment-based story work.
As a psychotherapist, it's an honor to work alongside clients to remove barriers to living a full life. At Curo, we inspire people to form lives and communities of freedom, empowerment, and creativity. Our intention is to cultivate a safe therapeutic relationship and provide practical skills and interventions that support our clients' goals. We strive to be approachable and empathetic with a warm presentation that is welcoming and reassuring. We enjoy providing new insights and concepts to our clients that foster growth and encourage positivity.
Our clinicians are trauma-informed and stay on the cutting edge of developments in the treatment of trauma experience and attachment-based story work.
As a psychotherapist, it's an honor to work alongside clients to remove barriers to living a full life. At Curo, we inspire people to form lives and communities of freedom, empowerment, and creativity. Our intention is to cultivate a safe therapeutic relationship and provide practical skills and interventions that support our clients' goals. We strive to be approachable and empathetic with a warm presentation that is welcoming and reassuring. We enjoy providing new insights and concepts to our clients that foster growth and encourage positivity.
Isabel B Kirk
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR, IFS, AEDP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046
If you are facing a crisis or difficult time, are tired of being in pain, not find what you want or need, don't know what to do with your partner, child, boss...situation, or simply want to improve your life, contact me. I will help you change your life! I work with depression & anxiety, trauma, relationships therapy (dating, marriage & couples counseling, intimacy problems), eating disorders & body image and healthy eating, maternity and postpartum, parenting and attachment, and grief due to break-ups, perinatal loss, and divorce. I am also devoted to the field of positive psychology and support people during common life transitions.
If you are facing a crisis or difficult time, are tired of being in pain, not find what you want or need, don't know what to do with your partner, child, boss...situation, or simply want to improve your life, contact me. I will help you change your life! I work with depression & anxiety, trauma, relationships therapy (dating, marriage & couples counseling, intimacy problems), eating disorders & body image and healthy eating, maternity and postpartum, parenting and attachment, and grief due to break-ups, perinatal loss, and divorce. I am also devoted to the field of positive psychology and support people during common life transitions.
Aya Al-Alami
Pre-Licensed Professional, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Falls Church, VA 22046 (Online Only)
My focus in attachment-based therapy allows us to collaboratively work to strengthen your sense of self and navigate the intricacies of your relationships.
I am passionate about working with people of all genders and sexualities, recognizing the importance of inclusivity and cultural competence in the therapeutic process. By fostering a collaborative and empowering therapeutic relationship, I help clients (individuals and couples) navigate personal growth, relationship dynamics, and the complexities of modern life. I make it a priority to take into consideration all that you are and the many layers of your identity in our work together. This holistic framework allows for tailored sessions for any issue that may come up for you in life.
My focus in attachment-based therapy allows us to collaboratively work to strengthen your sense of self and navigate the intricacies of your relationships.
I am passionate about working with people of all genders and sexualities, recognizing the importance of inclusivity and cultural competence in the therapeutic process. By fostering a collaborative and empowering therapeutic relationship, I help clients (individuals and couples) navigate personal growth, relationship dynamics, and the complexities of modern life. I make it a priority to take into consideration all that you are and the many layers of your identity in our work together. This holistic framework allows for tailored sessions for any issue that may come up for you in life.
Jacqueline Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Falls Church, VA 22042
We are trauma-informed and stay on the cutting edge of developments in the treatment of trauma experience and attachment-based story work.
As a longtime resident of Northern Virginia, I know personally that there are unique aspects to living in this area that can magnify the pressure that we feel. I primarily work with adolescent females (14+) and women who are overwhelmed by their stress at school, work, or home as well as those stuck in a transition - whether that be adjusting to high school, college, post-college life, postpartum life, a relationship or family change, a loss, and more. With empathy and compassion, I deeply value and engage the uniqueness of each person I meet.
We are trauma-informed and stay on the cutting edge of developments in the treatment of trauma experience and attachment-based story work.
As a longtime resident of Northern Virginia, I know personally that there are unique aspects to living in this area that can magnify the pressure that we feel. I primarily work with adolescent females (14+) and women who are overwhelmed by their stress at school, work, or home as well as those stuck in a transition - whether that be adjusting to high school, college, post-college life, postpartum life, a relationship or family change, a loss, and more. With empathy and compassion, I deeply value and engage the uniqueness of each person I meet.
Natalie Block-Levin
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046
I use a relational and attachment-based approach to co-create a supportive and affirming dynamic with each of my clients.
I specialize in supporting adults and adolescents who are coping with pervasively invalidating experiences. My goal is to assist you to develop self-understanding and self-compassion. I work with clients who want to build on their capacity for emotional regulation, safely process their experiences, and establish and hold boundaries in their relationships.
I use a relational and attachment-based approach to co-create a supportive and affirming dynamic with each of my clients.
I specialize in supporting adults and adolescents who are coping with pervasively invalidating experiences. My goal is to assist you to develop self-understanding and self-compassion. I work with clients who want to build on their capacity for emotional regulation, safely process their experiences, and establish and hold boundaries in their relationships.
Martina Samuel
Pre-Licensed Professional, LGSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22040 (Online Only)
I also use attachment-based work, psychodynamic theory, ACT, CBT, somatic work, and mindfulness to treat relationship issues and childhood traumas as I support you to be present and live your life to the fullest.
Are you wondering whether you should stay in your relationship? Do you need help healing from an abusive relationship? Have you been in a relationship with a narcissist that left you wounded and confused? Have you experienced childhood trauma that is hindering your growth and happiness today? I will help you heal from those life-changing experiences as I create a safe space and work with you on your most authentic and healthy self. We will understand how your past experiences are impacting your present life, help you fully live and thrive in the present, and grow to your fullest potential beyond what you have imagined for yourself.
I also use attachment-based work, psychodynamic theory, ACT, CBT, somatic work, and mindfulness to treat relationship issues and childhood traumas as I support you to be present and live your life to the fullest.
Are you wondering whether you should stay in your relationship? Do you need help healing from an abusive relationship? Have you been in a relationship with a narcissist that left you wounded and confused? Have you experienced childhood trauma that is hindering your growth and happiness today? I will help you heal from those life-changing experiences as I create a safe space and work with you on your most authentic and healthy self. We will understand how your past experiences are impacting your present life, help you fully live and thrive in the present, and grow to your fullest potential beyond what you have imagined for yourself.
Hillary Roseti
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Falls Church, VA 22042 (Online Only)
Hello, and welcome! I love my work with couples and individuals, and I approach both from an attachment-based perspective. My work is done through an attachment lens because I believe that we were fundamentally created for relationships—with ourselves and with others. My clients are ready to be curious with themselves, to try something different, and to get out of that place of stuckness!
Hello, and welcome! I love my work with couples and individuals, and I approach both from an attachment-based perspective. My work is done through an attachment lens because I believe that we were fundamentally created for relationships—with ourselves and with others. My clients are ready to be curious with themselves, to try something different, and to get out of that place of stuckness!
Open Heart Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Falls Church, VA 22040
If building understanding, trust and more loving relationships is your goal, then this attachment based mindful approach is the process for you. Imagine waking each day feeling more connected, more alive, and more secure in being your authentic self. It's easier than you think. One must only be willing to feel their repressed feelings. Are you or or your child operating with anxiety, OCD, adjustment disorders, addictions, recurrent or difficult behavior patterns? Go from striving to thriving and manifest positive outcomes. With cutting edge tools, you are able to let go of old behavior patterns and adopt new ones.
If building understanding, trust and more loving relationships is your goal, then this attachment based mindful approach is the process for you. Imagine waking each day feeling more connected, more alive, and more secure in being your authentic self. It's easier than you think. One must only be willing to feel their repressed feelings. Are you or or your child operating with anxiety, OCD, adjustment disorders, addictions, recurrent or difficult behavior patterns? Go from striving to thriving and manifest positive outcomes. With cutting edge tools, you are able to let go of old behavior patterns and adopt new ones.
Christina Frank
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Falls Church, VA 22042
Teletherapy/In-Person Available. I own and run a private practice in Fairfax, VA- Fairfax Integrative Therapy. Using a strengths-based approach, I help individuals and couples achieve their internal and relational goals. I incorporate attachment based models to help clients build self-awareness as they address issues related to marital conflict, infidelity, difficult life transitions, personal insecurities, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I create a safe space through empathy, patience, and curiosity, while providing each individual and couple concrete strategies and clear feedback that becomes the foundation for lasting change.
Teletherapy/In-Person Available. I own and run a private practice in Fairfax, VA- Fairfax Integrative Therapy. Using a strengths-based approach, I help individuals and couples achieve their internal and relational goals. I incorporate attachment based models to help clients build self-awareness as they address issues related to marital conflict, infidelity, difficult life transitions, personal insecurities, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I create a safe space through empathy, patience, and curiosity, while providing each individual and couple concrete strategies and clear feedback that becomes the foundation for lasting change.
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Dr. Kelly Kit
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Falls Church, VA 22046
Dr. Kelly Kit, Psy.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in working with adolescents and adults. Since 2010, she has provided individual, group, and family therapy. She practices from a strength's based approach, utilizing insight-based therapy along with cognitive-behavioral techniques to promote growth in clients. Dr. Kit takes an integrative approach to therapy in order to meet each client's needs by using solution-focused, multi-cultural, attachment-based, and client-centered therapies.
Dr. Kelly Kit, Psy.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in working with adolescents and adults. Since 2010, she has provided individual, group, and family therapy. She practices from a strength's based approach, utilizing insight-based therapy along with cognitive-behavioral techniques to promote growth in clients. Dr. Kit takes an integrative approach to therapy in order to meet each client's needs by using solution-focused, multi-cultural, attachment-based, and client-centered therapies.
Callie Shirts
Resident in Counseling, MS, , LPC-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046
With a compassionate, genuine, and non judgemental approach, my goal is to see individuals and couples working toward a happier, healthier life. Often, we hold deep beliefs about ourselves and others that do not serve us. Those beliefs can hold us back from achieving our best life. I work to facilitate healing in those who are struggling to find peace with themselves and in their relationships. I believe our relationships affect our lives in nearly every aspect and healthy relationships are born from healthy individuals. I enjoys working with individuals and couples to identify what their goals are and work towards harmony.
With a compassionate, genuine, and non judgemental approach, my goal is to see individuals and couples working toward a happier, healthier life. Often, we hold deep beliefs about ourselves and others that do not serve us. Those beliefs can hold us back from achieving our best life. I work to facilitate healing in those who are struggling to find peace with themselves and in their relationships. I believe our relationships affect our lives in nearly every aspect and healthy relationships are born from healthy individuals. I enjoys working with individuals and couples to identify what their goals are and work towards harmony.
Katrina Taschman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22041
I value doing deep, attachment-based work that gets at the root of your struggles. Whether I am working with individuals, couples, or families, my goal is to help people feel less burdened by negativity and more connected with themselves and their loved ones. I can help you access the parts of you that need attention and healing so you can develop more self-trust, resolve internal conflicts, integrate past trauma, and show up more authentically in your relationships.
I value doing deep, attachment-based work that gets at the root of your struggles. Whether I am working with individuals, couples, or families, my goal is to help people feel less burdened by negativity and more connected with themselves and their loved ones. I can help you access the parts of you that need attention and healing so you can develop more self-trust, resolve internal conflicts, integrate past trauma, and show up more authentically in your relationships.
Karen L Hahn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22043
I have completed specialized training in Trauma Focused Therapy, Attachment-based Therapy, Child Centered Play Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy.
My work with adults includes those with a trauma history, depression, anxiety, grief, relational issues, somatic symptoms with no medical explanation, feeling stuck or sensing that something is just “not right”, as well as healthcare providers & other first responders who have experienced increased stress during the COVID crisis. My experience with children includes those with a trauma history, adoption, depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, divorce, school refusal, low self-esteem, difficult peer & family relationships, immigration, & cross-cultural adjustments.
I have completed specialized training in Trauma Focused Therapy, Attachment-based Therapy, Child Centered Play Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy.
My work with adults includes those with a trauma history, depression, anxiety, grief, relational issues, somatic symptoms with no medical explanation, feeling stuck or sensing that something is just “not right”, as well as healthcare providers & other first responders who have experienced increased stress during the COVID crisis. My experience with children includes those with a trauma history, adoption, depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, divorce, school refusal, low self-esteem, difficult peer & family relationships, immigration, & cross-cultural adjustments.
Dina Tamres
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Falls Church, VA 22046 (Online Only)
For many people, psychotherapy is a powerful resource for growth. Our emotions can be complicated and may feel confusing or even overwhelming when trying to tackle them alone. I am a virtual therapist providing online therapy from the comfort of your own home, serving clients in Virginia and North Carolina. I create a safe, non-pathologizing, trusting environment for you to examine the feelings you tend to hide away from others (and often even from yourself). Together, we can explore and learn from the conflicts that keep you stuck in order to create lasting, positive change in your life.
For many people, psychotherapy is a powerful resource for growth. Our emotions can be complicated and may feel confusing or even overwhelming when trying to tackle them alone. I am a virtual therapist providing online therapy from the comfort of your own home, serving clients in Virginia and North Carolina. I create a safe, non-pathologizing, trusting environment for you to examine the feelings you tend to hide away from others (and often even from yourself). Together, we can explore and learn from the conflicts that keep you stuck in order to create lasting, positive change in your life.
Center for Counseling Families
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Falls Church, VA 22046
Does this sound like you? “Argggg I can’t take it anymore!” Most of us experience feelings of stress and uncertainty, and could use a sympathetic ear. The chaos of family life, work life, and social life can pose a strain on our mental well-being. No matter what you are going through, you have a friend here at the Center for Counseling Families. We specialize in helping children, teens, and adults of all ages cope with life’s ups and downs. Our therapist are here to support you during life's challenges. Our goal is to help you cultivate a positive overall sense of well-being.
Does this sound like you? “Argggg I can’t take it anymore!” Most of us experience feelings of stress and uncertainty, and could use a sympathetic ear. The chaos of family life, work life, and social life can pose a strain on our mental well-being. No matter what you are going through, you have a friend here at the Center for Counseling Families. We specialize in helping children, teens, and adults of all ages cope with life’s ups and downs. Our therapist are here to support you during life's challenges. Our goal is to help you cultivate a positive overall sense of well-being.
Sean Ward
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046
Sean has spent years working as a therapist with children, adolescents, and adults. He has worked with depression, anxiety, self esteem, trauma, children with autism, thoughts of suicide, and self-injurious behaviors.
Sean has spent years working as a therapist with children, adolescents, and adults. He has worked with depression, anxiety, self esteem, trauma, children with autism, thoughts of suicide, and self-injurious behaviors.
Kelsey Myers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22042
At Curo we are passionate about working with thoughtful clients who are motivated to create lives of flourishing. I specialize in helping my clients understand their stories from all angles. We will engage your individual meaning making, explore your neurobiological experience, engage your relational dynamics, and bring all of that together to give you a sense of fully integrated healing.
At Curo we are passionate about working with thoughtful clients who are motivated to create lives of flourishing. I specialize in helping my clients understand their stories from all angles. We will engage your individual meaning making, explore your neurobiological experience, engage your relational dynamics, and bring all of that together to give you a sense of fully integrated healing.
Alexandra Roth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Falls Church, VA 22046
What I'm especially good at is helping people get clarity about their relationships and their boundaries. This means I work well with individuals in difficult marriages, children and parents trying to establish adult bonds, codependent people, and with anyone who wants warmer, happier, more peaceful interactions in their life. If you can't figure out why your relationships go off the rails, I can help. I like to work with adults, teens and parents, couples, minor-attracted persons (pedophiles), LGBTQ folks and people who don't know why they feel bad.
What I'm especially good at is helping people get clarity about their relationships and their boundaries. This means I work well with individuals in difficult marriages, children and parents trying to establish adult bonds, codependent people, and with anyone who wants warmer, happier, more peaceful interactions in their life. If you can't figure out why your relationships go off the rails, I can help. I like to work with adults, teens and parents, couples, minor-attracted persons (pedophiles), LGBTQ folks and people who don't know why they feel bad.
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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.