Attachment-based Therapists in Tampa, FL
My work is guided by a commitment to those who may feel uncertain or stuck, struggling with self-doubt, inner conflict, or feeling overwhelmed by their emotions. They may navigate difficult relationships or find themselves repeating patterns they don’t fully understand. Anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem may leave them feeling disconnected from themselves or uncertain about who they are. They are curious (or open to curiosity) about their experiences and appreciate a journey toward deeper self-understanding. They seek a space to explore their emotions with curiosity and compassion.
My work is guided by a commitment to those who may feel uncertain or stuck, struggling with self-doubt, inner conflict, or feeling overwhelmed by their emotions. They may navigate difficult relationships or find themselves repeating patterns they don’t fully understand. Anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem may leave them feeling disconnected from themselves or uncertain about who they are. They are curious (or open to curiosity) about their experiences and appreciate a journey toward deeper self-understanding. They seek a space to explore their emotions with curiosity and compassion.
Emdr Trained Kayla Heath
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, RMHCI
6 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33603
I use EMDR, somatic therapy, parts work, and attachment-based support, always at your pace.
You’re not broken; you’re overwhelmed, maybe exhausted, and doing your best with everything you’ve been through. If you’re carrying the weight of anxiety, depression, self-doubt, or a sense that something’s just off in your body or your life, you’re not alone; and you don’t have to keep doing this alone. I work with adults and teens who’ve lived through overwhelming, painful, or traumatic experiences that left a mark. You might find yourself stuck in patterns you can’t explain, struggling with self-worth, disconnected from what you want and need. Maybe part of you is just tired of holding it all together.
I use EMDR, somatic therapy, parts work, and attachment-based support, always at your pace.
You’re not broken; you’re overwhelmed, maybe exhausted, and doing your best with everything you’ve been through. If you’re carrying the weight of anxiety, depression, self-doubt, or a sense that something’s just off in your body or your life, you’re not alone; and you don’t have to keep doing this alone. I work with adults and teens who’ve lived through overwhelming, painful, or traumatic experiences that left a mark. You might find yourself stuck in patterns you can’t explain, struggling with self-worth, disconnected from what you want and need. Maybe part of you is just tired of holding it all together.
Helping adults recover from burnout, stress, grief, abuse, and attachment issues. Clients often come to me when they’re feeling anger, despair, panic, or emotion that feel bigger than the moment. They might people-please, shut down, or react in ways that don’t reflect who they want to be.
They’re thoughtful, capable, and used to handling things on their own, yet they keep ending up in the same emotional cycles or relationship dynamics. It’s frustrating to have insight and still feel stuck.
These patterns often come from earlier experiences or attachment wounds that the nervous system is still responding to.
Helping adults recover from burnout, stress, grief, abuse, and attachment issues. Clients often come to me when they’re feeling anger, despair, panic, or emotion that feel bigger than the moment. They might people-please, shut down, or react in ways that don’t reflect who they want to be.
They’re thoughtful, capable, and used to handling things on their own, yet they keep ending up in the same emotional cycles or relationship dynamics. It’s frustrating to have insight and still feel stuck.
These patterns often come from earlier experiences or attachment wounds that the nervous system is still responding to.
I use a blend of Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed CBT, inner child work, shadow exploration, somatic awareness, and attachment-based insight.
You deserve freedom; to be free from symptoms of despair. Together, we’ll navigate symptoms of depression, anxiety, shame & emotional instability rooted in complex family dynamics. It's not you - these are habits. We'll explore layers of your story to live in clarity, connection & serenity. You'll connect with authentic self.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where experiences are honored and growth is supported. My approach - a blend of Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed CBT, inner child, shadow, somatic, and attachment brings enlightenment. Let’s work together to reclaim your voice and live in alignment with YOUR core values.
I use a blend of Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed CBT, inner child work, shadow exploration, somatic awareness, and attachment-based insight.
You deserve freedom; to be free from symptoms of despair. Together, we’ll navigate symptoms of depression, anxiety, shame & emotional instability rooted in complex family dynamics. It's not you - these are habits. We'll explore layers of your story to live in clarity, connection & serenity. You'll connect with authentic self.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where experiences are honored and growth is supported. My approach - a blend of Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed CBT, inner child, shadow, somatic, and attachment brings enlightenment. Let’s work together to reclaim your voice and live in alignment with YOUR core values.
With over 15 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Master’s Level Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP) in Florida, I have dedicated my life and career to helping individuals find long-term recovery and sobriety. I specialize in working with those facing mental health struggles, addiction, trauma, and life transitions, using evidence-based practices to promote healing and growth. Having firsthand experience understanding the journey of addiction and recovery, I bring both professional expertise and deep empathy to our therapeutic relationship.
With over 15 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Master’s Level Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP) in Florida, I have dedicated my life and career to helping individuals find long-term recovery and sobriety. I specialize in working with those facing mental health struggles, addiction, trauma, and life transitions, using evidence-based practices to promote healing and growth. Having firsthand experience understanding the journey of addiction and recovery, I bring both professional expertise and deep empathy to our therapeutic relationship.
Elizabeth Mahaney, South Tampa Therapy & Mediation
Counselor, LMHC, Q Suprv, NCC, MFT, PhD
30 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33606
Looking for a Gottman, solution-focused, strength-base and agile approach to marriage & family therapy, NVC & individual counseling in Tampa? You have found a great place to start creating a more self-aware, intentional, and happier life. We will: 1. Assess and attune to your unique situation, needs and the needs of loved ones 2. Agree to collaborate and develop a plan together to create specific intentions, goals and measurable outcomes 3. Accountability helps make the changes last! I'll give you the tools you need to understand what changes need to be made, avoid relapse & continue to create changes that you DO want to see happen
Looking for a Gottman, solution-focused, strength-base and agile approach to marriage & family therapy, NVC & individual counseling in Tampa? You have found a great place to start creating a more self-aware, intentional, and happier life. We will: 1. Assess and attune to your unique situation, needs and the needs of loved ones 2. Agree to collaborate and develop a plan together to create specific intentions, goals and measurable outcomes 3. Accountability helps make the changes last! I'll give you the tools you need to understand what changes need to be made, avoid relapse & continue to create changes that you DO want to see happen
Amanda specializes in treating the multiple dimensions of complex PTSD including infidelity, compulsive sexual behavior, betrayal & developmental trauma, childhood sexual abuse, sexual avoidance & relationship intimacy. Amanda is trauma trained, neuropsychologically informed & practices with a psychodynamic, object relations, transactional analysis, attachment & family system frame. She's worked since 2010 with affair recovery founder Rick Reynolds, LCSW & consults clinically with other renowned industry leaders: Michael Crocker, PhD, Matthew Hedelius, PsyD., CSAT-S, Mary Deitch, PsyD, JD, and Cara Weed, LSCW, CSAT.
Amanda specializes in treating the multiple dimensions of complex PTSD including infidelity, compulsive sexual behavior, betrayal & developmental trauma, childhood sexual abuse, sexual avoidance & relationship intimacy. Amanda is trauma trained, neuropsychologically informed & practices with a psychodynamic, object relations, transactional analysis, attachment & family system frame. She's worked since 2010 with affair recovery founder Rick Reynolds, LCSW & consults clinically with other renowned industry leaders: Michael Crocker, PhD, Matthew Hedelius, PsyD., CSAT-S, Mary Deitch, PsyD, JD, and Cara Weed, LSCW, CSAT.
I am passionate about being a therapist, but you might also call me a guide and partner on the journey of life. I work alongside clients who want to learn more about themselves and their unique paths, especially when they've become stuck or lost. My approach is collaborative and flexible, offering a safe space to explore the challenges affecting your life. I believe that taking just one step forward can change your world. As a compassionate truth-teller and intentional communicator, I offer empathy and strength to help you find clarity, healing, and growth.
I am passionate about being a therapist, but you might also call me a guide and partner on the journey of life. I work alongside clients who want to learn more about themselves and their unique paths, especially when they've become stuck or lost. My approach is collaborative and flexible, offering a safe space to explore the challenges affecting your life. I believe that taking just one step forward can change your world. As a compassionate truth-teller and intentional communicator, I offer empathy and strength to help you find clarity, healing, and growth.
Are you seeking a therapist who is knowledgeable, kind, and effective? As both a licensed massage therapist and psychotherapist, I am passionate about body-based trauma processing techniques that integrate your nervous system for lasting change, (Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Interpersonal Neurobiology Professor).
I currently have a brain health group that starts in February and September each year. The first cohort of 13 people just graduated in December. It is a kind group of folks who love learning and self-growth, many are continuing to the Feb group. To learn more click my website and "become a brain health coach."
Are you seeking a therapist who is knowledgeable, kind, and effective? As both a licensed massage therapist and psychotherapist, I am passionate about body-based trauma processing techniques that integrate your nervous system for lasting change, (Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Interpersonal Neurobiology Professor).
I currently have a brain health group that starts in February and September each year. The first cohort of 13 people just graduated in December. It is a kind group of folks who love learning and self-growth, many are continuing to the Feb group. To learn more click my website and "become a brain health coach."
Do you find yourself overthinking often? Do you want deeper and closer relationships with others? Are your current life circumstances a bit challenging? If so, kuddos for looking to start psychotherapy and prioritizing your well-being. If you're interested in working with a culturally responsive psychologist & READY to bring your life and your relationships Into Focus, we may be a good fit! Finding GOOD work-life balance, strengthening your relationships, and successfully adjusting to new or upcoming life situations is possible when you commit to psychotherapy. Visit my website to Book a Consultation within the next week!
Do you find yourself overthinking often? Do you want deeper and closer relationships with others? Are your current life circumstances a bit challenging? If so, kuddos for looking to start psychotherapy and prioritizing your well-being. If you're interested in working with a culturally responsive psychologist & READY to bring your life and your relationships Into Focus, we may be a good fit! Finding GOOD work-life balance, strengthening your relationships, and successfully adjusting to new or upcoming life situations is possible when you commit to psychotherapy. Visit my website to Book a Consultation within the next week!
I provide counseling and psychotherapy services in a safe, supportive environment via telehealth offering research based treatment modalities supplemented with a variety of community resources and support services. I am accepting new clients. Your initial visit is primarily an information-gathering session. In subsequent sessions, I will spend time learning about you, your history, properly evaluating your concerns, arriving at a diagnosis and formulating a realistic treatment plan.
I provide counseling and psychotherapy services in a safe, supportive environment via telehealth offering research based treatment modalities supplemented with a variety of community resources and support services. I am accepting new clients. Your initial visit is primarily an information-gathering session. In subsequent sessions, I will spend time learning about you, your history, properly evaluating your concerns, arriving at a diagnosis and formulating a realistic treatment plan.
My approach in working with clients is to create an environment in which a sense of understanding can be fostered, as well as a problem-solving space to help increase their likelihood of developing a life worth living. I believe in each person's ability to reach their goals and attain a sense of competence and contentedness in their lives. My approach is both humanistic and active. I attempt to balance acceptance and change strategies to most effectively help my clients reach their goals that prompted them to seek therapy.
My approach in working with clients is to create an environment in which a sense of understanding can be fostered, as well as a problem-solving space to help increase their likelihood of developing a life worth living. I believe in each person's ability to reach their goals and attain a sense of competence and contentedness in their lives. My approach is both humanistic and active. I attempt to balance acceptance and change strategies to most effectively help my clients reach their goals that prompted them to seek therapy.
My ideal client is insightful, high-functioning, and exhausted. They’ve survived trauma, lived in hypervigilance, or carried perfectionism like armor. They want to feel calm in their own body and connected to themselves and others. They crave clarity, deeper rest, and a sense of authenticity—not just coping, but thriving with intention.
My ideal client is insightful, high-functioning, and exhausted. They’ve survived trauma, lived in hypervigilance, or carried perfectionism like armor. They want to feel calm in their own body and connected to themselves and others. They crave clarity, deeper rest, and a sense of authenticity—not just coping, but thriving with intention.
Tina Clayton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP, CCATP
Tampa, FL 33607
Waitlist for new clients
Would you like someone to talk to - completely without judgement or bias? To have a safe space for guidance? To gain a different perspective? Everyone goes through challenging situations in life, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you've faced, there's nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it. In fact, therapy is ideal for people who have enough self-awareness to realize they need a helping hand, and that is something to be noted. Here, you are taking responsibility by accepting what you are experiencing and making a commitment to change something about it.
Would you like someone to talk to - completely without judgement or bias? To have a safe space for guidance? To gain a different perspective? Everyone goes through challenging situations in life, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you've faced, there's nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it. In fact, therapy is ideal for people who have enough self-awareness to realize they need a helping hand, and that is something to be noted. Here, you are taking responsibility by accepting what you are experiencing and making a commitment to change something about it.
I'm a depth therapist and coach who only focuses on deep personal transformation, relationships, trauma wounds, grief, and connecting to the true you.
I'm here to be your guide and safe space on your journey. I use a mix of evidence-based interventions, along side trauma-informed approaches, depth psychology, and mindfulness, to support your transformation.
I focus on getting to the root of your struggles, not just cover-up symptoms. Your symptoms are here to tell you something and they're ready to be heard.
- - Please visit my website for more detailed information.
I'm a depth therapist and coach who only focuses on deep personal transformation, relationships, trauma wounds, grief, and connecting to the true you.
I'm here to be your guide and safe space on your journey. I use a mix of evidence-based interventions, along side trauma-informed approaches, depth psychology, and mindfulness, to support your transformation.
I focus on getting to the root of your struggles, not just cover-up symptoms. Your symptoms are here to tell you something and they're ready to be heard.
- - Please visit my website for more detailed information.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (IN and FL) dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and affirming space where clients can heal and learn. Much of my clinical experience has focused on working with children/teens, adults, and families to process trauma, improve emotion regulation skills and behaviors, and strengthen relationships. I also have years of experience providing court-mandated therapeutic services. As a therapist, I have a strong focus on neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ individuals, and I bring a deep understanding of how our identities and life experiences can shape our mental health.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (IN and FL) dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and affirming space where clients can heal and learn. Much of my clinical experience has focused on working with children/teens, adults, and families to process trauma, improve emotion regulation skills and behaviors, and strengthen relationships. I also have years of experience providing court-mandated therapeutic services. As a therapist, I have a strong focus on neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ individuals, and I bring a deep understanding of how our identities and life experiences can shape our mental health.
I integrate CBT, ACT, and attachment-based therapy to help you understand your relationship patterns and emotional responses.
You can’t stop thinking about the relationship. Maybe you’re replaying conversations, checking their social media, or wondering how things went wrong. Or you’re still in the relationship, but communication feels tense, distant, or confusing.
I specialize in helping young adults and couples who are struggling with breakups, attachment anxiety, recurring relationship patterns, and communication breakdowns. Many of my clients feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in cycles with emotionally unavailable partners, or unsure how to express their needs without conflict.
I integrate CBT, ACT, and attachment-based therapy to help you understand your relationship patterns and emotional responses.
You can’t stop thinking about the relationship. Maybe you’re replaying conversations, checking their social media, or wondering how things went wrong. Or you’re still in the relationship, but communication feels tense, distant, or confusing.
I specialize in helping young adults and couples who are struggling with breakups, attachment anxiety, recurring relationship patterns, and communication breakdowns. Many of my clients feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in cycles with emotionally unavailable partners, or unsure how to express their needs without conflict.
When you or your relationship are suffering, it can feel impossible to create lasting change. Layers of relationship hurt, losses and let downs from backfired attempts at reconnection settle into our mind-body. We need new healing encounters with ourselves and our people to feel open again. In your time with me, you’ll find the empathetic guidance needed to process unheard pain and sort out misdirected reactions. We can transform damaging patterns within yourself or relationship into connection and confidence. Let's start where you are, doubts and questions included and discover how your steps toward positive change will continue.
When you or your relationship are suffering, it can feel impossible to create lasting change. Layers of relationship hurt, losses and let downs from backfired attempts at reconnection settle into our mind-body. We need new healing encounters with ourselves and our people to feel open again. In your time with me, you’ll find the empathetic guidance needed to process unheard pain and sort out misdirected reactions. We can transform damaging patterns within yourself or relationship into connection and confidence. Let's start where you are, doubts and questions included and discover how your steps toward positive change will continue.
I provide structured, attachment-based support to help couples slow down reactive cycles, rebuild trust, and create meaningful change.
If you’re here, something in your relationship doesn’t feel the way it used to. Maybe trust has been broken. Maybe you’re living more like roommates than partners.
Maybe you’re successful everywhere else in your life, but at home, you feel disconnected, resentful, or stuck. I specialize in working with high performance professionals and couples navigating betrayal, emotional distance, mismatched desire, and recurring conflict. My clients are often driven, capable people who are used to solving problems but feel lost when it comes to intimacy and trust.
I provide structured, attachment-based support to help couples slow down reactive cycles, rebuild trust, and create meaningful change.
If you’re here, something in your relationship doesn’t feel the way it used to. Maybe trust has been broken. Maybe you’re living more like roommates than partners.
Maybe you’re successful everywhere else in your life, but at home, you feel disconnected, resentful, or stuck. I specialize in working with high performance professionals and couples navigating betrayal, emotional distance, mismatched desire, and recurring conflict. My clients are often driven, capable people who are used to solving problems but feel lost when it comes to intimacy and trust.
Welcome, I’m so glad you’re here. You're not "too much" or "too sensitive". You've likely spent a long time trying to make sense behavior that doesn't make sense. Walking on eggshells, second-guessing yourself, and feeling emotionally exhausted in relationships that leave you destabilized instead of supported. I specialize in working with individuals navigating high conflict and emotionally complex relationships, including coercive control, betrayal & cycles of rupture and repair. Many clients come in feeling confused, dysregulated or questioning their own reality, and we work to restore clarity, stability, and self-trust.
Welcome, I’m so glad you’re here. You're not "too much" or "too sensitive". You've likely spent a long time trying to make sense behavior that doesn't make sense. Walking on eggshells, second-guessing yourself, and feeling emotionally exhausted in relationships that leave you destabilized instead of supported. I specialize in working with individuals navigating high conflict and emotionally complex relationships, including coercive control, betrayal & cycles of rupture and repair. Many clients come in feeling confused, dysregulated or questioning their own reality, and we work to restore clarity, stability, and self-trust.
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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.