AEDP Therapists in Cameron, NC

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J. Sophia Cory
Counselor, MEd, LCMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27408
Waitlist for new clients
I primarily draw from interventions found in relational psychoanalysis, clinical hypnosis, Somatic Experiencing, and AEDP.
Thanks for taking a look at my page! I'm a queer, trans, and neurodivergent counselor in Greensboro and Winston-Salem, NC. I'm passionate about helping others develop new skills, find self-acceptance, and engage in a process of personal transformation. Whatever you are bringing to the table, I am here to be with you in your experience and help you along the way. Through authentic, healing relationships, I believe that we can begin to let go of barriers that keep us distant from others and our sources of meaning in life.
I primarily draw from interventions found in relational psychoanalysis, clinical hypnosis, Somatic Experiencing, and AEDP.
Thanks for taking a look at my page! I'm a queer, trans, and neurodivergent counselor in Greensboro and Winston-Salem, NC. I'm passionate about helping others develop new skills, find self-acceptance, and engage in a process of personal transformation. Whatever you are bringing to the table, I am here to be with you in your experience and help you along the way. Through authentic, healing relationships, I believe that we can begin to let go of barriers that keep us distant from others and our sources of meaning in life.
(336) 649-4551 View (336) 649-4551
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James McCracken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, DCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
Waitlist for new clients
I have earned certifications in AEDP, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Discernment Counseling, and have trained and integrate aspects of various CBTs, psychoanalysis, post-modern therapies, and couple & family therapies.
I work with couples, families and individuals who are seeking support and guidance with relationship distress, premarital, discernment, infidelity recovery, divorce recovery and co-parenting counseling needs. I privilege individual healing and growth within a framework for healthy relationships (“Humanistic-Relational” approach). For over 20 years, I have helped clients heal from relationship distress, trauma & PTSD, depression and addictions, and grow into better relationships with themselves and each other. Additionally, I enjoy providing therapy and consultation to therapists with similar interests.
I have earned certifications in AEDP, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Discernment Counseling, and have trained and integrate aspects of various CBTs, psychoanalysis, post-modern therapies, and couple & family therapies.
I work with couples, families and individuals who are seeking support and guidance with relationship distress, premarital, discernment, infidelity recovery, divorce recovery and co-parenting counseling needs. I privilege individual healing and growth within a framework for healthy relationships (“Humanistic-Relational” approach). For over 20 years, I have helped clients heal from relationship distress, trauma & PTSD, depression and addictions, and grow into better relationships with themselves and each other. Additionally, I enjoy providing therapy and consultation to therapists with similar interests.
(919) 883-5637 x101 View (919) 883-5637 x101
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Gosha Stanchak
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, QS, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27613  (Online Only)
your unique needs, integrating modalities such as AEDP, IFS, parts work, somatic experiencing, and mindfulness-based techniques.
Welcome to a safe space where healing begins and hope thrives. If you struggle with trauma-related issues, such as complex / attachment / betrayal trauma, traumatic grief, migration grief, interpersonal trauma, or PTSD, I'm here to guide you on your journey toward healing and resilience. My passion lies in helping individuals navigate the challenges of trauma and reclaim their lives with courage and strength. My therapeutic approach is experiential and grounded in empathy, authenticity, and compassion. I believe in the power of building a trusting therapeutic relationship as the foundation for healing. I tailor my approach to meet
your unique needs, integrating modalities such as AEDP, IFS, parts work, somatic experiencing, and mindfulness-based techniques.
Welcome to a safe space where healing begins and hope thrives. If you struggle with trauma-related issues, such as complex / attachment / betrayal trauma, traumatic grief, migration grief, interpersonal trauma, or PTSD, I'm here to guide you on your journey toward healing and resilience. My passion lies in helping individuals navigate the challenges of trauma and reclaim their lives with courage and strength. My therapeutic approach is experiential and grounded in empathy, authenticity, and compassion. I believe in the power of building a trusting therapeutic relationship as the foundation for healing. I tailor my approach to meet
(252) 297-6681 View (252) 297-6681
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Jennifer C Franklin
Psychologist, PhD, MACP
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27705
Waitlist for new clients
I've been trained in Hakomi, Dialetical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Somatic Experiencing (SE), and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP).
I work best with adult individuals and couples who wish to address any of the following: anxiety; mind-body issues like IBS, chronic pain, back pain, etc; stress and trauma; relationship difficulties, life transitions, cultural differences, or spiritual issues; and depression. Therapy is individualized, determined by each client's personal needs, interests, and goals. My aim is to support and guide each person through his or her own unique journey towards greater health, wellness, wholeness, peace, satisfaction, and fulfillment. My work is guided by a holistic, mindfulness-based approach, resulting in gradual yet sustainable change.
I've been trained in Hakomi, Dialetical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Somatic Experiencing (SE), and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP).
I work best with adult individuals and couples who wish to address any of the following: anxiety; mind-body issues like IBS, chronic pain, back pain, etc; stress and trauma; relationship difficulties, life transitions, cultural differences, or spiritual issues; and depression. Therapy is individualized, determined by each client's personal needs, interests, and goals. My aim is to support and guide each person through his or her own unique journey towards greater health, wellness, wholeness, peace, satisfaction, and fulfillment. My work is guided by a holistic, mindfulness-based approach, resulting in gradual yet sustainable change.
(310) 421-2756 View (310) 421-2756
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Clare R Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Most influential modalities are AEDP, mindfulness, EMDR, Inner Relationship Focusing.
What is it that brings vitality? What gets you stuck? Often times we don't realize, we are not taught, that the key to well being is our relationship with self and with what is actually happening, not what we think should happen. As we learn to trust what is arising rather than believe it is bad, and we learn to value and process emotions and experiences, we start to relate to our self and to life differently. Setting limits, bold choices, passion and clarity become more possible and natural. And so we find: our suffering, our symptoms turn out not to be a problem to be fixed, but a gateway to our freedom.
Most influential modalities are AEDP, mindfulness, EMDR, Inner Relationship Focusing.
What is it that brings vitality? What gets you stuck? Often times we don't realize, we are not taught, that the key to well being is our relationship with self and with what is actually happening, not what we think should happen. As we learn to trust what is arising rather than believe it is bad, and we learn to value and process emotions and experiences, we start to relate to our self and to life differently. Setting limits, bold choices, passion and clarity become more possible and natural. And so we find: our suffering, our symptoms turn out not to be a problem to be fixed, but a gateway to our freedom.
(919) 344-0148 View (919) 344-0148
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Maren Londahl-Smidt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615
My training includes Emotionally Focused Therapy for individuals (EFT), AEDP, CBT, CRAFT, and Circle of Security Parenting.
Do you overthink situations, constantly replay situations in your head or you often feel overwhelmed? Do you constantly worry and don’t know how to turn this off? Do you find that you struggle with confidence and often question yourself? Maybe you're having difficultly managing your emotions? Or you don't know what you are feeling? Lets work together to turn off the negative self talk, figure out how to manage your overwhelming emotions and find your best self.
My training includes Emotionally Focused Therapy for individuals (EFT), AEDP, CBT, CRAFT, and Circle of Security Parenting.
Do you overthink situations, constantly replay situations in your head or you often feel overwhelmed? Do you constantly worry and don’t know how to turn this off? Do you find that you struggle with confidence and often question yourself? Maybe you're having difficultly managing your emotions? Or you don't know what you are feeling? Lets work together to turn off the negative self talk, figure out how to manage your overwhelming emotions and find your best self.
(919) 205-2592 View (919) 205-2592
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Rebecca Martinez Fitzgerald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27707
I'm trained in EFT for couples and AEDP for individuals to help heal attachment traumas.
Loneliness is the worst. Isolation shows up in many forms, including shame, stress, mistrust, and unproductive conflict. People grow and heal in the context of secure relationships, and I aim to help clients create and sustain them. It's my pleasure to work with couples, partnerships and individuals who are experiencing distress, coping with trauma, or struggling with identity development.
I'm trained in EFT for couples and AEDP for individuals to help heal attachment traumas.
Loneliness is the worst. Isolation shows up in many forms, including shame, stress, mistrust, and unproductive conflict. People grow and heal in the context of secure relationships, and I aim to help clients create and sustain them. It's my pleasure to work with couples, partnerships and individuals who are experiencing distress, coping with trauma, or struggling with identity development.
(919) 626-9715 View (919) 626-9715
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Allison Grubbs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CCS, CDWF, RYT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27607
My journey to becoming a therapist started in an art room. I attended NCSU's College of Design, which led to teaching high school art for several years. Teaching allowed me to find my calling as a therapist and consultant. I graduated from the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Social work in 2008, and have since pursued Certifications in Addictions, Self-Compassion, & the work of Dr. Brené Brown. I also have specific training in Emotionally Focused Individual and Family Therapy which is based on attachment theory as well as AEDP, an experiential therapy model that helps heal trauma through corrective emotional experiences.
My journey to becoming a therapist started in an art room. I attended NCSU's College of Design, which led to teaching high school art for several years. Teaching allowed me to find my calling as a therapist and consultant. I graduated from the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Social work in 2008, and have since pursued Certifications in Addictions, Self-Compassion, & the work of Dr. Brené Brown. I also have specific training in Emotionally Focused Individual and Family Therapy which is based on attachment theory as well as AEDP, an experiential therapy model that helps heal trauma through corrective emotional experiences.
(919) 666-3451 View (919) 666-3451
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In Session Psych, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28209
We provide science-based practices, including EMDR, ACT, AEDP, and EFIT (all attachment-based models) to help clients identify and overcome barriers to meeting their goals in a warm and inviting environment.
We established In Session Psych, as a husband and wife team, with the goal of providing a science-based approach to helping people navigate depression, anxiety, and addiction/recovery. Our well-being is deeply tied into the quality and depth of our emotional connections with ourselves and others. We work with people to strengthen these connections.
We provide science-based practices, including EMDR, ACT, AEDP, and EFIT (all attachment-based models) to help clients identify and overcome barriers to meeting their goals in a warm and inviting environment.
We established In Session Psych, as a husband and wife team, with the goal of providing a science-based approach to helping people navigate depression, anxiety, and addiction/recovery. Our well-being is deeply tied into the quality and depth of our emotional connections with ourselves and others. We work with people to strengthen these connections.
(704) 387-5464 View (704) 387-5464
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Evelyn Ponce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707  (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach is rooted in a variety of treatment modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-based, Trauma Focused, & Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP).
Welcome! I am a therapist providing virtual only sessions. I specialize in depression, anxiety disorders (including social phobia), pregnancy, and postpartum. I have experience in community-based mental health as well as school and government-based agencies. I work best with people who want to take an active role in building the life they want, figuring out the person they want to be and how we can build on all of their innate strengths to live a rich and meaningful life, even in the face of disappointment, loss, frustration, and pain.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in a variety of treatment modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-based, Trauma Focused, & Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP).
Welcome! I am a therapist providing virtual only sessions. I specialize in depression, anxiety disorders (including social phobia), pregnancy, and postpartum. I have experience in community-based mental health as well as school and government-based agencies. I work best with people who want to take an active role in building the life they want, figuring out the person they want to be and how we can build on all of their innate strengths to live a rich and meaningful life, even in the face of disappointment, loss, frustration, and pain.
(919) 351-6147 View (919) 351-6147
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Julia Kaplinska, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27713
I am licensed clinical psychologist and yoga teacher. I work with adults who are dealing with stressors or going through transitions. I have expertise in working with individuals who have experienced childhood and adult trauma and specialize in somatically-integrative care. I believe that each person is inherently resilient. I see therapy as a tool to help you discover your resilience, change unhelpful habits, heal wounds and grow into your potential. I think a strong therapeutic relationship is necessary for effective psychotherapy. I work in a client-centered way, collaborating with you on an individualized treatment plan.
I am licensed clinical psychologist and yoga teacher. I work with adults who are dealing with stressors or going through transitions. I have expertise in working with individuals who have experienced childhood and adult trauma and specialize in somatically-integrative care. I believe that each person is inherently resilient. I see therapy as a tool to help you discover your resilience, change unhelpful habits, heal wounds and grow into your potential. I think a strong therapeutic relationship is necessary for effective psychotherapy. I work in a client-centered way, collaborating with you on an individualized treatment plan.
(919) 408-7042 View (919) 408-7042
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Bethany Wichman-Buescher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27707
Do you feel inundated with self-critical thoughts, or perhaps you experience a sense of emptiness and separateness? Are you unfulfilled with the relationships in your life, or wish you had more connections? Sometimes all the time we spend thinking and doing makes us miss important messages from our body about what we are feeling and needing. We then feel confused, anxious, or distracted. Unfortunately, we often learn from an early age to ignore our feelings and our bodies, which leads us to feel a lingering sense of shame, disconnection from others, and even physical pain and illness.
Do you feel inundated with self-critical thoughts, or perhaps you experience a sense of emptiness and separateness? Are you unfulfilled with the relationships in your life, or wish you had more connections? Sometimes all the time we spend thinking and doing makes us miss important messages from our body about what we are feeling and needing. We then feel confused, anxious, or distracted. Unfortunately, we often learn from an early age to ignore our feelings and our bodies, which leads us to feel a lingering sense of shame, disconnection from others, and even physical pain and illness.
(984) 213-4535 View (984) 213-4535
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Matthew McGibney
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27713
Welcome! I strive to provide a compassionate and supportive space for individuals and couples to explore their thoughts, emotions, and relationships. Many of my clients have a deep yearning to understand themselves better, to explore the roots of their struggles, and to gain insight into their patterns. Through a therapeutic relationship built on trust and collaboration, my aim is to provide the support, guidance, and therapeutic tools necessary for them to achieve their goals and lead a more meaningful and satisfying life.
Welcome! I strive to provide a compassionate and supportive space for individuals and couples to explore their thoughts, emotions, and relationships. Many of my clients have a deep yearning to understand themselves better, to explore the roots of their struggles, and to gain insight into their patterns. Through a therapeutic relationship built on trust and collaboration, my aim is to provide the support, guidance, and therapeutic tools necessary for them to achieve their goals and lead a more meaningful and satisfying life.
(919) 899-2168 View (919) 899-2168
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Patricia S. Duggan
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA, LCASA, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27608  (Online Only)
Often our hurtful experiences are out of our control. You didn’t choose to live with pain & society makes it hard to heal. You are tired of feeling alone and misunderstood. The reality is our experiences and memories can shape our beliefs and worldviews, creating guilt, anxiety, shame, anger, and isolation. Living with chronic pain, illness, trauma, anxiety, and grief – does impact us. Even if you don’t feel like it at this very moment, there is part of you that knows they deserve something more, whether it’s self-compassion, healthy connections, pleasure, joy, or the chance to move from surviving to thriving. Let's get curious.
Often our hurtful experiences are out of our control. You didn’t choose to live with pain & society makes it hard to heal. You are tired of feeling alone and misunderstood. The reality is our experiences and memories can shape our beliefs and worldviews, creating guilt, anxiety, shame, anger, and isolation. Living with chronic pain, illness, trauma, anxiety, and grief – does impact us. Even if you don’t feel like it at this very moment, there is part of you that knows they deserve something more, whether it’s self-compassion, healthy connections, pleasure, joy, or the chance to move from surviving to thriving. Let's get curious.
(910) 400-1524 View (910) 400-1524
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Tara Bohley, LMFT, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27712  (Online Only)
My practice focus is all about relationships--intimate partners, parent-child, sibling, whole family, friends, coworkers, manager-supervisee, and organizations. My process will involve getting to know you within the context of your relationship(s) and aiding you and yours to get to your definition of a better place. Why stay stuck in patterns that don't work? I offer perspective, new skills, and hope for a new way of relating to each other.
My practice focus is all about relationships--intimate partners, parent-child, sibling, whole family, friends, coworkers, manager-supervisee, and organizations. My process will involve getting to know you within the context of your relationship(s) and aiding you and yours to get to your definition of a better place. Why stay stuck in patterns that don't work? I offer perspective, new skills, and hope for a new way of relating to each other.
(984) 209-1033 View (984) 209-1033
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Carla Huff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
Adults I work with are interested in setting boundaries, overcoming negative thought patterns, processing a loss, enhancing personal relationships and learning how to live intentionally rather than just checking boxes. I currently only have evening and weekend availability.
Adults I work with are interested in setting boundaries, overcoming negative thought patterns, processing a loss, enhancing personal relationships and learning how to live intentionally rather than just checking boxes. I currently only have evening and weekend availability.
(919) 642-4760 View (919) 642-4760
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Beth Manns
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
As your therapist, I will provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and empathic setting for you to share about your current situation; explore early life experiences; gain a helpful understanding of your emotional world; and why you think and act in particular, problematic patterns. Many, if not all, of our emotional burdens (anxiety, people-pleasing, lying, codependency, lack of coping skills, mistrust of authority, hypersensitivity, defensiveness, an underdeveloped sense of self, parenting struggles, relationship issues) are the result of earlier wounds that infuse within us lasting well into adulthood.
As your therapist, I will provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and empathic setting for you to share about your current situation; explore early life experiences; gain a helpful understanding of your emotional world; and why you think and act in particular, problematic patterns. Many, if not all, of our emotional burdens (anxiety, people-pleasing, lying, codependency, lack of coping skills, mistrust of authority, hypersensitivity, defensiveness, an underdeveloped sense of self, parenting struggles, relationship issues) are the result of earlier wounds that infuse within us lasting well into adulthood.
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Kathy Murray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP, Somatic
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707  (Online Only)
As a Somatic Therapist, I believe that everyone has within them an inner wisdom and inner healing power that is their natural birthright. My role is to help create the environment for that inner genius to arise and find itself. When this is done, new meaning, purpose and life narratives can be discovered and lived out. I have wide experience assisting individuals in managing a variety of behavioral and emotional concerns including trauma, chronic pain and health issues, difficult life transitions, weight management, anxiety, depression, and stress management.
As a Somatic Therapist, I believe that everyone has within them an inner wisdom and inner healing power that is their natural birthright. My role is to help create the environment for that inner genius to arise and find itself. When this is done, new meaning, purpose and life narratives can be discovered and lived out. I have wide experience assisting individuals in managing a variety of behavioral and emotional concerns including trauma, chronic pain and health issues, difficult life transitions, weight management, anxiety, depression, and stress management.
(919) 276-8754 View (919) 276-8754
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Krista Nordgren
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27705
Relationships are paramount to our health. The way we relate to ourselves, to our loved ones, and to our challenges determines the the flow of our lives. In a couple, when we struggle with communication, tension, conflict, or disconnection, we can feel small, angry, or out of control. As individuals, when we are not in authentic relationship with ourselves, it can feel like we aren't living the lives we were meant to have.
Relationships are paramount to our health. The way we relate to ourselves, to our loved ones, and to our challenges determines the the flow of our lives. In a couple, when we struggle with communication, tension, conflict, or disconnection, we can feel small, angry, or out of control. As individuals, when we are not in authentic relationship with ourselves, it can feel like we aren't living the lives we were meant to have.
(919) 504-5194 x108 View (919) 504-5194 x108
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As One Wellness PLLC Raleigh-Durham-Charlotte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSS, MBA, E-RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27703
Black Marriage Therapist. African-American Couples Counselor at As One helps disconnected couples who want to rekindle their relationship and experience heightened pleasure and intimacy. This makes everything in your life better, increases wealth and wellness. Like my clients, you deserve to experience fulfilling mind-body connection everyday. Let's bring fun and pleasure back to your relationship with the person you have committed to for life.
Black Marriage Therapist. African-American Couples Counselor at As One helps disconnected couples who want to rekindle their relationship and experience heightened pleasure and intimacy. This makes everything in your life better, increases wealth and wellness. Like my clients, you deserve to experience fulfilling mind-body connection everyday. Let's bring fun and pleasure back to your relationship with the person you have committed to for life.
(215) 532-1548 View (215) 532-1548

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AEDP Therapists

Who is AEDP therapy for?

Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) is for adults who have experienced emotional pain in the past that, because it has not been adequately addressed and processed, interferes with current functioning. The problems might manifest in a number of different ways, from excessive anger to relationship difficulties to PTSD to eating disorders, poor self-esteem, and depression. They may also be accompanied by physiological symptoms. AEDP helps people accept and digest challenging emotional experiences.

Why do people need AEDP?

People need AEDP as a way to manage distressing emotions—including anger, shame, and guilt—that in some way hamper the ability to function and form satisfying relationships in the present. The therapist-client relationship is believed to provide corrective emotional and relational experiences that facilitate positive changes in brain function, forge pathways for processing traumatic experiences, and allow resolution of emotional pain.

What happens in AEDP therapy?

Once individuals have established a strong bond with the AEDP therapist and the therapist has established a safe and secure environment, clients are encouraged to explore their most painful emotional experiences. They may be asked to pay attention to disquieting body sensations as well as to psychological discomfort. Individuals learn how to process emotions, rather than avoid them. Through the strength of the therapist-client bond, each session is intended to provide a powerful positive experience for individuals, enabling growth.

What problems does AEDP treat?

AEDP is intended to treat the unprocessed emotional pain caused by earlier distressing experiences, which commonly includes behavioral avoidance of current situations and experiences for fear that they will reactivate painful feelings. Emotional pain and avoidant behavior play a role in a wide array of mental health conditions, which is why AEDP is applied to the treatment of a range of disorders including depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship difficulties, and eating disorders.