Attachment-based Therapists in Westlake Village, CA

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Melissa Chisari-Noori
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Please send an email to set up initial phone consult or appointment. Do you find yourself struggling in relationships? Do you find yourself repeating patterns? Are you unsure of how to manage and cope with discomfort? Are you ready to make a change? Seeking help and acknowledging your difficulties is the first step in healing. Therapy is a valuable space to begin the self-exploration process as well as to learn ways to create a healthy more meaningful life. I take an action oriented interactive approach to identify goals and implement change.
(805) 793-0894
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Westlake Village, CA 91361
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Jose Luna
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW, EMDR
Verified
Verified
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.
(323) 843-9193
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Westlake Village, CA 91361
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Cameron Reis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Sometimes we experience periods of stress and feel stuck. I am here to help you make sense of things if you are feeling overwhelmed by emotions, relationship conflict, & dysfunctional behavior. I take a patient and curious approach to work with you and increase your self-awareness. Self-awareness can help you develop a confident and compassionate relationship with yourself so you can better manage life's ups and downs and feel more connected to loved ones. I encourage you to call me for a free consultation and ask any questions you have about myself or therapy.
(805) 265-7134
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Westlake Village, CA 91361
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Lilly Shonafelt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I know how difficult it can be finding a therapist who is the right fit. My goal is to create a safe environment where my clients can share their most difficult struggles and feelings in a non-judgmental and warm space. I find that when my clients feel comfortable they can get to the root issues of the troubles that they face to improve their well-being and their relationships with others. I hold space for my clients to talk about their worries, overthinking, sadness, self-doubt, and frustrations so they don't have to feel alone in the areas of their lives that feel most difficult to manage.
(818) 369-3466
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Westlake Village, CA 91362
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Savannah Varela
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
As a queer, bi-ethnic EMDR-trained (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) clinician, I broadly apply a social justice, sex-positive, feminist, and psychodynamic approach to help my clients get “unstuck” by moving through trauma and finding clarity and empowerment within the context of the world we live in today.
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Westlake Village, CA 91362
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Irma Sommerfeld, LCSW, a Professional Corporation
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe that healing, growth, and change are available to all people, regardless of their present circumstances or their past misfortune. I help clients identify their challenges and their goals, and to find viable ways to help each client make changes along their psychological, social, and biological axes of life. I believe that no one is an island and that there is no shame in reaching out for help. I seek to provide an empathetic and intellectually engaging environment to cultivate insights and promote growth.
(805) 222-3711
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Westlake Village, CA 91362
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Adelina Mehrazarin Brisbois
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My practice primarily focuses on working with today's youth. When working with children, teens and young adults, my first priority to build and unique and genuine relationship built on trust. I work collaboratively with my clients to determine what the goals of treatment are and how to achieve them. Whether you are going through a life transition, suffering from anxiety, depression, experiencing conflict in a relationship, or within your self, we can work together to find the tools that will best fit your needs.
(213) 863-1171
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Westlake Village, CA 91361
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Kimberly Robbins
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling stuck? Or down on life? You deserve to feel happiness and support. Call me. I can help you get back on track. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with experience providing individual, couples, family and group therapy to diverse clients. At the root of my work is a commitment to give you the tools to navigate the complexities of life with hope. Therapy provides the opportunity to make a real connection and overcome conflict and heal trauma. Shine a light in even the darkest of corners!
(818) 946-0786
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Westlake Village, CA 91362
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Anne Carlé
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
We all struggle at times to maintain relationships, become successful, make the right choices and ultimately to be happy. Sometimes we need help getting to where we want to be. Therapy can offer a safe environment to work on yourself and your issues, whatever they may be. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, family problems, or a variety of other difficulties that can keep you feeling down, we can work together to explore the reasons and come up with ways to improve the way you feel about yourself, and about life.
(805) 380-3568 x625
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Westlake Village, CA 91362
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Stacie Sustin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
As human beings, we are all on the same journey of self-understanding, self-compassion, self-growth and the belief in our self-worth. What I have seen happen time after time is that people get stuck in the lack of self-compassion and then struggle to move forward from there. This leaves them with more insecurities, anxiety, and depression that drive other unhealthy behavior use. People so often feel disconnected from their inner strengths. My goal is to help clients reconnect with their internal resources so they can move past the doubt and judgement and take that next step towards self-compassion and a better sense of self-worth.
(805) 530-7276
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Westlake Village, CA 91361
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Rachel Chistyakov
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified
Verified
My approach to therapy focuses on healing, connection, and emotional insight to allow individuals, couples, and families to reach their goals and improve their lives. We will work together to tailor your treatment so that whatever may be affecting you can be worked through in a safe, comfortable space. I utilize different treatment modalities like EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy and TRM to bring you the best treatment for your personalized needs. Some of my specialty areas include grief & loss, PTSD, couples and family therapy, depression, and anxiety.
(747) 999-8610
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Westlake Village, CA 91361
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Karen Lee Clark
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I strive to create a warm, supportive and challenging environment where clients feel safe to work through difficult emotions, past experiences, complicated family dynamics, relationship issues and changes in the seasons of life that create opportunities for growth and a chance to be innovative and become more resilient. I frequently collaborate with other professions with my clients’ permission to coordinate care and facilitate the best possible outcomes.
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Westlake Village, CA 91362
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Wendy De Augustine
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
Verified
I Wendy De Augustine, L.M.F.T., MA., am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have a MA in Art Therapy. I specialize in individual, couple, group and family therapy. My areas of focus include art therapy, narrative therapy and working with children, adolescents and adults. I received a 62-unit Masters of Arts degree in Psychology with a major in Marriage and Family Therapy/Art Therapy from Phillips Graduate Institute. I work extensively with depressed teens and adults, utlizing different techniques through a Narrative and Post Modern lens to provide what is most helpful to my clients.
(805) 410-8215
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Westlake Village, CA 91362
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Alex Steric
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Do you find yourself worried, stressed, or not feeling good enough? Maybe you are a new mom feeling overwhelmed, feeling like you are failing, or missing your old life and old self and you're wondering if you will ever feel like you again. I believe that with the right tools and support, you can feel like yourself again, reconnect with yourself and your relationships, and live life on your terms. Whether you are facing a new challenge, difficulties within relationships, are pregnant, or are a new parent trying to adjust to life with a baby, I provide a safe, warm place and direct approach to help guide you along the path to healing.
(805) 628-4116
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Westlake Village, CA 91362
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Suzanne Perry
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT, APCC
Verified
Verified
Have you tried dealing with things on your own but still need help for yourself, your relationship, or your children? I will work with you to help you gain understanding of yourself and how you interact with your world. We will find tools to help you build resilience and coping skills, while enhancing your well-being. I hold a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental space, where we will work on your issues and where you will receive understanding and empathy, while working toward your goals.
(805) 214-6079
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Westlake Village, CA 91361
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Eliza Nielsen Monteverdi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CPTT
Verified
Verified
Have you been feeling a bit disconnected lately? Is the stress of life or your relationship been draining you? Do you feel like you have to sacrifice parts of yourself to stay in something that is not good for you? If this sounds like you, I would love to connect for a free complimentary 20-minute consultation to discuss how I can help. My therapeutic approach focuses on the importance of relationships, including the one with yourself. During our time together you will begin to naturally translate skills learned in therapy into your everyday life so that you can have more satisfying connections with people who matters most to you.
(818) 350-5747
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Westlake Village, CA 91362
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Allison Welsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Allison has experience providing individual, group, and family therapy to adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of challenges. Furthermore, she has extensive experience treating mood disorders, trauma, depression, substance abuse, personality disorders, and dual diagnoses in various acute treatment settings. As a former Director of the Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs with the adolescent population, she developed expertise in co-occurring disorders in the field of addiction and mental health utilizing a variety of evidence based practices.
(805) 669-9612
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Westlake Village, CA 91362
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Gianna Maunu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hey there, if you are here looking for increased calm, connection, security and understanding of yourself and your relationships, Gianna offers a warm, caring presence and a focused attention for you to meet your goals. She has over a decade of experience treating individuals, couples, families and children who are looking to improve relationships, feel less anxious/depressed in life, and find a calmer, more peaceful way of living. Gianna also has knowledge and skills to address current struggles that might be connected to past trauma, grief and/or childhood challenges as these are often catalysts of current stressors.
(818) 877-4396
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Westlake Village, CA 91362
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Kelly Nicassio
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Is your child experiencing problems at school, difficulty making or keeping friends, tantrums, constant worrying or nightmares? I have a passion for working with children and families, and I'm here to help. There is so much pressure today to be a "perfect" parent, and admitting that you need support can be difficult. My goal is to create a safe space for you and your child to work together to problem-solve and get through challenging times.
(805) 727-4364
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Westlake Village, CA 91361
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Summer L Gaynor
Marriage & Family Therapist, Summer Gaynor, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Life transitions can be an overwhelming experience. Changes within relationships, school/ work positions; shifts in family systems, i.e. a new child or struggling marriage; or managing stress involved with parenting/ care-taking. Transitions may lead one to feel unprepared, discouraged, or unheard. With personal experience, in addition to working in the field of mental health and addiction, I have worked to help individuals in navigating through these changes. My hope is to provide support to you/ the family in establishing a better understanding of one's needs, as well as identifying personal and interpersonal struggles.
(805) 667-0948
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Westlake Village, CA 91361
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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.