Attachment-based Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
I approach therapy from a depth-oriented and attachment-based perspective to increase insight, overcome barriers, and to connect to feeling more deeply.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience in providing psychotherapy in a variety of settings, including community mental health centers, schools, and hospital-based settings. I have extensive experience providing therapy to individuals who have been impacted by trauma, abuse, and neglect.
I approach therapy from a depth-oriented and attachment-based perspective to increase insight, overcome barriers, and to connect to feeling more deeply.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience in providing psychotherapy in a variety of settings, including community mental health centers, schools, and hospital-based settings. I have extensive experience providing therapy to individuals who have been impacted by trauma, abuse, and neglect.
My name is Vanesha, and I would like to highlight your strength and courage to take that first step towards healing. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience providing mental health services to individuals aged 18+. My goal is to establish a safe, non-judgmental space where you will receive validation and support. My practice relies heavily on mindfulness, attachment-based theory, CBT, DBT, and trauma informed care. To start, please reach out to me to schedule an appointment. I look forward to connecting with you!
My name is Vanesha, and I would like to highlight your strength and courage to take that first step towards healing. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience providing mental health services to individuals aged 18+. My goal is to establish a safe, non-judgmental space where you will receive validation and support. My practice relies heavily on mindfulness, attachment-based theory, CBT, DBT, and trauma informed care. To start, please reach out to me to schedule an appointment. I look forward to connecting with you!
You look put together, present yourself well, but are privately struggling. Your problems may not be immediately apparent to others, but internally you have a hard time with accepting yourself, being present in your life, and with finding joy. You work hard and are constantly juggling an array of tasks, but your relationships are sluggish and you feel overwhelmed and disconnected. You may be struggling with parenting and wonder why your intimate relationships, or the lack thereof, are so damn hard. You do not feel content and question whether you're good enough to do life well.
You look put together, present yourself well, but are privately struggling. Your problems may not be immediately apparent to others, but internally you have a hard time with accepting yourself, being present in your life, and with finding joy. You work hard and are constantly juggling an array of tasks, but your relationships are sluggish and you feel overwhelmed and disconnected. You may be struggling with parenting and wonder why your intimate relationships, or the lack thereof, are so damn hard. You do not feel content and question whether you're good enough to do life well.
In my practice, I employ an eclectic approach that combines psychodynamic, CBT, narrative, mindfulness, and attachment-based techniques.
Are you facing challenges that seem overwhelming, weighed down by emotions like sadness, anxiety, shame, or anger? Do your personal and professional goals feel just out of reach, leaving you feeling lost? Is navigating your relationships becoming increasingly difficult? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, know that there is hope, and seeking help is a courageous step away. As a therapist in West Los Angeles, I offer individual therapy and couples counseling to help with issues like depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, career transitions, and communication challenges.
In my practice, I employ an eclectic approach that combines psychodynamic, CBT, narrative, mindfulness, and attachment-based techniques.
Are you facing challenges that seem overwhelming, weighed down by emotions like sadness, anxiety, shame, or anger? Do your personal and professional goals feel just out of reach, leaving you feeling lost? Is navigating your relationships becoming increasingly difficult? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, know that there is hope, and seeking help is a courageous step away. As a therapist in West Los Angeles, I offer individual therapy and couples counseling to help with issues like depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, career transitions, and communication challenges.
Taylor Bowman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Much of my practice address attachment-based issues as relationships play a significant role in overall well-being.
My approach is laidback, authentic and often welcoming of humor so our work feels meaningful and progress feels achievable. Together, we’ll uncover root causes of distress, decrease shame and develop effective coping strategies. Sessions aren’t just a place to release emotions—they’re a space to gain mastery over them.
Much of my practice address attachment-based issues as relationships play a significant role in overall well-being.
My approach is laidback, authentic and often welcoming of humor so our work feels meaningful and progress feels achievable. Together, we’ll uncover root causes of distress, decrease shame and develop effective coping strategies. Sessions aren’t just a place to release emotions—they’re a space to gain mastery over them.
Shannon Algeo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
The therapeutic modalities I am trained in include attachment-based Emotion-Focused Therapy, Somatic/Body Therapy, EMDR, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I work with clients who are wanting: to develop trust in their intuition and establish a stronger relationship with their internal authority, to recover from dysfunctional family dynamics through establishing more security in themselves and their relationships, to deepen their sense of empowerment through both self-accountability and self-compassion, to build a relationship with spirituality and connection to a higher power, to lovingly reparent oneself by tending to the needs of the inner child, to navigate phase of life transitions and self-forgiveness, and/or to recover from high achievement and perfectionism.
The therapeutic modalities I am trained in include attachment-based Emotion-Focused Therapy, Somatic/Body Therapy, EMDR, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I work with clients who are wanting: to develop trust in their intuition and establish a stronger relationship with their internal authority, to recover from dysfunctional family dynamics through establishing more security in themselves and their relationships, to deepen their sense of empowerment through both self-accountability and self-compassion, to build a relationship with spirituality and connection to a higher power, to lovingly reparent oneself by tending to the needs of the inner child, to navigate phase of life transitions and self-forgiveness, and/or to recover from high achievement and perfectionism.
Holly Tu
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
For couples and families, I use a family systems and attachment-based approach.
The process of finding a therapist is incredibly tough. I commend you for taking the first step in starting (or restarting) therapy. I work with couples, families, adults, and children who are processing difficult emotions, work or relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach is influenced by my background as a bodyworker, yoga teacher, first-generation Chinese American, and former finance professional.
For couples and families, I use a family systems and attachment-based approach.
The process of finding a therapist is incredibly tough. I commend you for taking the first step in starting (or restarting) therapy. I work with couples, families, adults, and children who are processing difficult emotions, work or relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach is influenced by my background as a bodyworker, yoga teacher, first-generation Chinese American, and former finance professional.
I cultivate a curious and non-judgmental stance while developing an insight-oriented, relational, and attachment-based approach.
I strive to help my clients discover themselves, gain insight into their relational patterns, and heal from their wounds to ultimately experience deeper intimacy, and connectedness while living their most authentic selves. I also believe in providing my clients with the space in which their sufferings and struggles can be recognized, named, and explored.
I cultivate a curious and non-judgmental stance while developing an insight-oriented, relational, and attachment-based approach.
I strive to help my clients discover themselves, gain insight into their relational patterns, and heal from their wounds to ultimately experience deeper intimacy, and connectedness while living their most authentic selves. I also believe in providing my clients with the space in which their sufferings and struggles can be recognized, named, and explored.
Becca Hansel
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026
I specialize in EMDR therapy to process trauma and build resilience, including attachment-based EMDR to address early relationships, emotional well-being, and relational patterns.
I believe the therapeutic relationship can be one of, if not the most, powerful tools in acheiving personal growth. I believe that you are the expert in your life and through a positive and collaborative relationship I can assist you in obtaining the answers already living within you that may have been dimmed by past or present life experiences. I offer a non-judgmental, kind and empathetic person-centered approach during sessions.
I specialize in EMDR therapy to process trauma and build resilience, including attachment-based EMDR to address early relationships, emotional well-being, and relational patterns.
I believe the therapeutic relationship can be one of, if not the most, powerful tools in acheiving personal growth. I believe that you are the expert in your life and through a positive and collaborative relationship I can assist you in obtaining the answers already living within you that may have been dimmed by past or present life experiences. I offer a non-judgmental, kind and empathetic person-centered approach during sessions.
Kaylee Falcón
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90012
My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, rooted in mindfulness, attachment-based, anti-racist, & inclusive.
I help my clients find the answers to their questions, hold healthy boundaries, learn to communicate their needs and desires, and reflect on what does and does not work for their life. My clients have described me as warm, open, and easy to talk to. I enjoy working with adults, youth of all ages, and families. I specialize in serving those who identify as neurodivergent, highly sensitive, creative, bipoc & queer. I am passionate about helping my clients explore, understand, and embrace their intersectionality. I approach each client with culturally humble curiosity.
My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, rooted in mindfulness, attachment-based, anti-racist, & inclusive.
I help my clients find the answers to their questions, hold healthy boundaries, learn to communicate their needs and desires, and reflect on what does and does not work for their life. My clients have described me as warm, open, and easy to talk to. I enjoy working with adults, youth of all ages, and families. I specialize in serving those who identify as neurodivergent, highly sensitive, creative, bipoc & queer. I am passionate about helping my clients explore, understand, and embrace their intersectionality. I approach each client with culturally humble curiosity.
My therapeutic approach mainly focuses on helping my clients identify their strengths to help alleviate anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am a firm believer that our childhood experiences contribute to our beliefs, behavioral patterns, and selecting a romantic partner. Therapy is a process! To allow ourselves to be intimate and vulnerable with someone about our experiences and trauma can be daunting. As a therapist, it is my goal to help validate, create a safe environment and help understand aspects of lived experiences.
My therapeutic approach mainly focuses on helping my clients identify their strengths to help alleviate anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am a firm believer that our childhood experiences contribute to our beliefs, behavioral patterns, and selecting a romantic partner. Therapy is a process! To allow ourselves to be intimate and vulnerable with someone about our experiences and trauma can be daunting. As a therapist, it is my goal to help validate, create a safe environment and help understand aspects of lived experiences.
Meet Our Attachment-based Therapists
Madeleine Seeley
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90048
With attachment-based therapy, we can understand how your early and current relationships shape your patterns of connecting with others and with yourself.
Are you often overwhelmed by sensory experiences – crowds, loud noises, strong smells, or even the emotions of others? You could be a highly sensitive person (HSP). As an HSP myself, I understand these challenges and can help you develop personalized tools to transform your sensitivity into a source of strength and insight.
Are you perhaps also navigating the complex journey of young adulthood, feeling caught between who you truly are and who your family expects you to be - leaving you torn between living authentically and maintaining harmony with loved ones?
With attachment-based therapy, we can understand how your early and current relationships shape your patterns of connecting with others and with yourself.
Are you often overwhelmed by sensory experiences – crowds, loud noises, strong smells, or even the emotions of others? You could be a highly sensitive person (HSP). As an HSP myself, I understand these challenges and can help you develop personalized tools to transform your sensitivity into a source of strength and insight.
Are you perhaps also navigating the complex journey of young adulthood, feeling caught between who you truly are and who your family expects you to be - leaving you torn between living authentically and maintaining harmony with loved ones?
I primarily use attachment-based and experiential relational therapies, like AEDP.
I specialize in supporting adults navigating challenges with relationships, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem, particularly those whose self-worth has been impacted by emotionally immature, mentally ill, or personality-disordered parents and family. I also have extensive experience working with transgender and gender non-conforming clients, as well as providing a safe, understanding space for fellow therapists seeking support.
I primarily use attachment-based and experiential relational therapies, like AEDP.
I specialize in supporting adults navigating challenges with relationships, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem, particularly those whose self-worth has been impacted by emotionally immature, mentally ill, or personality-disordered parents and family. I also have extensive experience working with transgender and gender non-conforming clients, as well as providing a safe, understanding space for fellow therapists seeking support.
I employ a variety of techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, Gottman Method, Mindfulness, Integrative, and Attachment-Based therapy.
We're all affected by our experiences and environments in one way or another, some of which have long-lasting impacts on our well-being. Confronting personal challenges takes courage and vulnerability, so it's important you feel comfortable with and trust your therapist.
I employ a variety of techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, Gottman Method, Mindfulness, Integrative, and Attachment-Based therapy.
We're all affected by our experiences and environments in one way or another, some of which have long-lasting impacts on our well-being. Confronting personal challenges takes courage and vulnerability, so it's important you feel comfortable with and trust your therapist.
Myndy Crist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90039
I conceptualize our work together from a relational, psychodynamic, attachment-based lens.
I work with a range of issues and find my clients often struggle with relationships, anxiety/depression, trauma integration, problems specific to work in creative fields, phase of life issues, identity changes, communication improvement, expanding coping skills, self-acceptance, strength resourcing, fears, guilt and shame.
I conceptualize our work together from a relational, psychodynamic, attachment-based lens.
I work with a range of issues and find my clients often struggle with relationships, anxiety/depression, trauma integration, problems specific to work in creative fields, phase of life issues, identity changes, communication improvement, expanding coping skills, self-acceptance, strength resourcing, fears, guilt and shame.
I often use Attachment-based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Trauma-Focused therapies, among others.
Navigating life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. I specialize in supporting college students and adults facing anxiety, depression, and life transitions. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. In our first sessions, we’ll build trust, explore your concerns, and clarify your goals. This foundation allows us to create a personalized plan to help you gain insight, rediscover your strengths, and make meaningful progress.
I often use Attachment-based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Trauma-Focused therapies, among others.
Navigating life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. I specialize in supporting college students and adults facing anxiety, depression, and life transitions. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. In our first sessions, we’ll build trust, explore your concerns, and clarify your goals. This foundation allows us to create a personalized plan to help you gain insight, rediscover your strengths, and make meaningful progress.
I utilize my background and training in psychodynamic, relational, and attachment-based approaches to therapy, but also appreciate when cognitive and behavioral approaches are needed.
My goal is to help clients understand themselves more deeply so they can better cope with challenges and changes in their lives. I am passionate about understanding the underlying thoughts and emotions of every person or family as a whole, and healing parts of the self that are directly connected to healing the relationships we have in our lives.
I utilize my background and training in psychodynamic, relational, and attachment-based approaches to therapy, but also appreciate when cognitive and behavioral approaches are needed.
My goal is to help clients understand themselves more deeply so they can better cope with challenges and changes in their lives. I am passionate about understanding the underlying thoughts and emotions of every person or family as a whole, and healing parts of the self that are directly connected to healing the relationships we have in our lives.
I love to help clients navigate uncertainty and instability. I specialize in sex therapy & anxiety. I work from a holistic and attachment -based approach on issues such as life transitions, grief & loss, sexual trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns (desire discrepancy) and sexual dysfunction. Due to my background working as a sexual assault advocate, my area of expertise is with clients who have experienced difficult or dysfunctional past sexual experiences and are looking to work toward integrating and reclaiming their sexual identities and pleasure in order to move toward healing and overall well- being.
I love to help clients navigate uncertainty and instability. I specialize in sex therapy & anxiety. I work from a holistic and attachment -based approach on issues such as life transitions, grief & loss, sexual trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns (desire discrepancy) and sexual dysfunction. Due to my background working as a sexual assault advocate, my area of expertise is with clients who have experienced difficult or dysfunctional past sexual experiences and are looking to work toward integrating and reclaiming their sexual identities and pleasure in order to move toward healing and overall well- being.
Michelle Howard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Utilizing evidence-based practices such as EMDR (trauma), EFT, ACT, mindfulness and attachment-based approach to address these needs and develop healthy coping mechanisms, communication resolving conflicts, and a more fulfilling life.
I am dedicated to helping individuals dealing with Transitions, Trauma, or ADHD achieve lasting and significant change. Within a compassionate environment, I guide clients through life's transitions, offering essential support, coping mechanisms, and a secure environment to examine emotions and objectives. Recognizing the distinctiveness of each person's journey, we can collaboratively move through these changes with resilience, grace and a bit of humor. I tailor sessions to meet the needs of the individual to help achieve desired goals empathizing present-moment awareness, non-judgment, self-compassion.
Utilizing evidence-based practices such as EMDR (trauma), EFT, ACT, mindfulness and attachment-based approach to address these needs and develop healthy coping mechanisms, communication resolving conflicts, and a more fulfilling life.
I am dedicated to helping individuals dealing with Transitions, Trauma, or ADHD achieve lasting and significant change. Within a compassionate environment, I guide clients through life's transitions, offering essential support, coping mechanisms, and a secure environment to examine emotions and objectives. Recognizing the distinctiveness of each person's journey, we can collaboratively move through these changes with resilience, grace and a bit of humor. I tailor sessions to meet the needs of the individual to help achieve desired goals empathizing present-moment awareness, non-judgment, self-compassion.
Kenneth Kennaugh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90036
My approach to treatment utilizes interpersonal neurobiology in concert with other proven therapeutic modalities, such as attachment-based therapy, brainspotting, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution focused brief therapy (SFBT), and strength-based treatment.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) with certification from the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP). After graduating from UCLA with a degree in Sociology, concentrating in Conversational Analysis, I earned my Master's in Social Work from USC, concentrating in Business and Social Work in Global Communities. Prior to becoming Clinical Director at Center for Sexual Integrity, I served as the Associate Clinical Director at Center for Healthy Sex, working closely with one of the most respected authorities in the field, Dr. Alexandra Katehakis.
My approach to treatment utilizes interpersonal neurobiology in concert with other proven therapeutic modalities, such as attachment-based therapy, brainspotting, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution focused brief therapy (SFBT), and strength-based treatment.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) with certification from the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP). After graduating from UCLA with a degree in Sociology, concentrating in Conversational Analysis, I earned my Master's in Social Work from USC, concentrating in Business and Social Work in Global Communities. Prior to becoming Clinical Director at Center for Sexual Integrity, I served as the Associate Clinical Director at Center for Healthy Sex, working closely with one of the most respected authorities in the field, Dr. Alexandra Katehakis.
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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.