Attachment-based Therapists in Vinings, Atlanta, GA
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Eve Ruby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I approach therapy from a relational psychodynamic and
attachment-based
framework, with strong influences from intersectional feminism and trauma-informed care practices.
Wherever you’ve been, however you’ve arrived, I’m glad you are here. To me, therapy is about taking time and space to listen to our bodies and emotions, with the hope of allowing us to reconnect with our inherent wisdom. We don't lose touch with this wisdom by accident. Trauma, unhealed wounds, and oppression separate us from our wisdom and intuition, and impact our ability to access all parts of ourselves. You and your body carry so much, from the grief and resilience of those who came before you, to the stress of everyday life. You were never meant to carry it all on your own.

Mayi Dixon
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
Do you need help with your relationship? I specialize in Couples Counseling, with a speciality in premarital counseling. I help couples design their marriage. I choose to work with only a select few clients who are motivated and who recognize the investment of marital counseling. This is the most important investment that you will make in your relationship. Counseling is a priority and should be completed at the first indication of problems. I work with couples and individuals online and in person for a fee of $150 (individuals) and $200 (Couples) per session.

Mark Torphy
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Verified
Stuck? Let's figure out why. Overwhelmed? Let's work to move through the storm. Not feeling heard by your partner? Let's find avenues to open up clear lines of communication. Frustrated in your relationship? Let's identify the areas of opportunity that can re-ignite that spark. Always down? Let's dig past those triggers and discover a way for you to create a journey that inspires you. Anxious? Let's identify the culprit and establish tools that will lead to internal peace. My name is Mark and I would love to get that smile back in your life, that warmth back in your soul, & that peace back in your spirit.

Melissa Cervantes-Oporta
Counselor, MS, APC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/SPANISH) ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS - If you are attempting therapy for the first time and are nervous about the process this is a great first step! Do you feel like it is time to start taking control of your life again and having an overall better quality of life? Does it feel like you don't have an unbiased person that you can talk to? Life can get difficult but you don't have to go through it alone. Working through addiction within the family, cultural differences of living in the United States and LGBTQ+ are just a few situations that can be difficult processing alone but you shouldn't have to.

Ria B. Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, TCTSY-F, RYT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with young adults who feel confused and alone. Do you struggle with identity or the feeling of being an outlier or black sheep? Maybe a major life event at home, work, or school has brought up some difficult emotions. Perhaps you've experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse or maybe even neglect, which might leave you feeling numb or overstimulated, fearful, and worried. All these factors could be impacting your thoughts, relationships, and ability to sleep.

Orchard Human Services, Inc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS ESE, MA CMHC, PhD, NCC, ACS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Our ideal client wants to make life better ... and sees the possibility of a better way of living for the self, child, family, relationship, education, wellbeing ... and is looking for specialized and focused support to create a better reality. Our ideal client KNOWS that healing is possible and that they deserve compassion and support to work through some of life's most difficult challenges.

Heather Chapman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You don't have to face life's challenges on your own. You might be telling yourself that you should be stronger or should be able to handle everything life throws your way. These "shoulds" can lead to feeling disconnected from the people in your life, decreased focus and motivation, problems caring for yourself, and increased use of alcohol or other substances to avoid unhappy thoughts and feelings. Beginning the process of therapy can help you gain compassion for and a better understanding of yourself, as well as develop skills to handle life's difficult times in a healthier way.

Alexis Wright
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I’m a relationship therapist who loves helping couples and individuals learn how to have healthy relationships and satisfying sex. I strive to provide a space that is safe and compassionate, where you will feel comfortable as you explore sensitive topics and discover unique solutions for your concerns. Together we will work to building communication skills, increasing emotional connection, improving conflict management, and deepening intimacy in your relationships. You will be encouraged as you explore sexuality and discover answers that will give you the knowledge, the peace, and the wholeness that you desire.

Kelli Summey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CPCS
Verified
Verified
My desire is to help others find freedom from the areas in life where they feel stuck. Specifically, my goal in counseling is to meet you where you are, help you identify your innate strengths, and learn how the things you have been through in the past have influenced you. I desire to create a safe space where you can move towards healing and restoration.

Kalie Giovanni
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
All individuals and families have challenges and at times need additional care to grow and thrive. For the past ten years, I have worked with children, youth, and their families to heal family conflict, improve communication, and address behavioral challenges. I have specialty training in trauma-informed care and parent support in addressing family dynamics and patterns. I specialize in affirming and caring for the LGBTQIA+ community and transgender / gender expansive youth and adults, and their families. I engage from a strengths-based, feminist, anti-racist, intersectional lens, while empowering individuals to make life changes.

Michele Lynne Tamarkin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CEDS
Verified
Verified
I am a solution-driven psychotherapist with a humanistic and experiential focus on emotional and physical well-being for children through young adults. I'm licensed with the Board of Behavioral Sciences in California, a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and an in-home Therapeutic Crisis Coach for families. I encourage choice and change toward wholeness.
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Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA-MFT, ICADC, CADC1
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a socially and culturally attuned Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) with over 20 years of experience in the field of counseling. I earned my master’s degree (MA) from Antioch University. I am an internationally certified addiction counselor (ICADC) and a certified alcohol and drug counselor. (CADCI. I am the founder of Face2Face Psychotherapy Professionals, LLC, and the Georgia Institute for Family Therapy. As your therapist, I will provide a safe, therapeutic environment that honors the unique story of each individual. I specialize in early adverse childhood experiences, attachment injury, grief, and substance misuse.

Sprigs Counseling Collaborative
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Talking to a perfect stranger about personal things doesn't exactly make a person feel warm and fuzzy. Realistically though, life is just hard! Sometimes we just need to share our thoughts with someone who can be trusted not to judge how life's toughest blows may have affected us. Sometimes we just need to be able to talk honestly about things we wouldn't share with just anyone. This doesn't make us broken, it makes us 'Human.'

Gabriella Guy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello, hola! I imagine this wasn’t exactly where you expected to be, but here you are and with lots of thoughts and feelings. I am taking a deep breath and hoping I can help you or your child confront the overwhelming challenges coming up. I am a trained Synergetic Play Therapist, where regulation is key in addressing a stressed out nervous system. Whether you or your child have experienced a stressful/traumatic event or you are trying to manage some anxiety, depression, behavioral or relationship issues, I am here to support and help heal the underlying needs.

Drew Phillips
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
If your life and relationships aren't going the way you'd like, if your marriage feels painful, if you're at your wit's end with your children's behavior, if you want to do things differently but feel stuck- I'd like to help. Anxiety, depression, self-esteem, intimacy, personal boundaries, parenting issues, divorce and its impact on the children- all of these can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate well. I work with children and families (ages 5+), parents, adult men, and couples.

Vanessa Hebert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My therapeutic practice includes individual, group,and couples counseling to those who need guidance navigating through crisis and conflicts, grief, depression and other emotional life issues. I also offer specialized training in addiction counseling. Psychotherapy is an effective tool in addressing issues that interfere with recovery. People struggling with addictions, and their loved ones, greatly benefit from therapy that guides them to a deeper insight than with 12-step work alone. As a recovering professional, I utilize an array of tools to assist clients, bringing into the therapeutic process my own 25-year recovery history with various types of recovery experience.

Chelsey Beauchamp
Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
"Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we will ever do" - Brene Brown. With these words in mind, I work to create an open, caring, and safe space where clients can explore their life story and the challenges that they are facing. I specialize in clinical issues, including addictions, eating disorders, bullying, health concerns, anxiety, and depression. I have experience working with clients ranging from late adolescence to late adulthood. Additionally, I conduct substance and family violence evaluations.

Joy Ssebikindu
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC
Verified
Verified
Kate Braestrup says it best: "I'm not here to keep you from freaking out. I'm here to be with you while you freak out, or grieve or laugh or suffer or sing. It is a ministry of presence. It is showing up with a loving heart." I truly believe that everyone could benefit from psychotherapy at some point in their lives -- we all need support. Taking the step towards seeking help of any kind can sometimes be difficult. I consider it a privilege to be chosen to walk out life's challenges with you.

Laurie Chandler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
The journey toward healing can sometimes feel lonely and overwhelming. People are wounded in relationships and, in turn, healed in relationships. I strongly believe that one of the most influential relationships for healing and growth can be the relationship between therapist and client. Therefore, I am committed to providing a safe,caring,non-judgmental therapeutic environment in which we work together, at your pace, to help you achieve your goals for healing and personal growth.I sincerely consider it a privilege to walk with you on this journey.
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Brenda Maureen Romanchik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, CTS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with children and adolescents. I also work with adults. While post-graduate training, and teaching, have increased my skills, what makes me a good therapist are the beliefs I hold dear. I believe in people and their ability to heal and thrive. I believe that the connection I have with my clients not only allows them to open up to me, but others as well. Most importantly, I believe that working with others is a tremendous responsibility and a sacred trust. It is an honor I never take lightly.
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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.