Attachment-based Therapists in Atlanta, GA
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides individual therapy, couples counseling, and psychological/cognitive assessment. I enjoy working with adults of all backgrounds and ages across the lifespan. I utilize a holistic and integrative approach, drawing upon the techniques of skill-based therapies, such as CBT, ACT, and DBT, as well as more theoretical and attachment based therapies like mindfulness and somatic psychotherapy. I address issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, emotional regulation, work life balance, relationship issues, childhood trauma, low self-esteem, identity issues, and personal growth.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides individual therapy, couples counseling, and psychological/cognitive assessment. I enjoy working with adults of all backgrounds and ages across the lifespan. I utilize a holistic and integrative approach, drawing upon the techniques of skill-based therapies, such as CBT, ACT, and DBT, as well as more theoretical and attachment based therapies like mindfulness and somatic psychotherapy. I address issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, emotional regulation, work life balance, relationship issues, childhood trauma, low self-esteem, identity issues, and personal growth.
My approach is direct, yet warm, combining attachment-based therapy with deep nervous system healing.
You’re the one everyone relies on—the one who made it out, broke barriers, and built a life of success. But inside, you’re exhausted. You’ve spent years holding it all together for everyone else, yet deep down, you crave more: secure relationships, boundaries without guilt, and the confidence to trust yourself—at work and in love. If you struggle with over-functioning, self-doubt, people-pleasing, or repeating unhealthy patterns, therapy can help you unlearn survival mode and finally feel safe, seen, and supported.
My approach is direct, yet warm, combining attachment-based therapy with deep nervous system healing.
You’re the one everyone relies on—the one who made it out, broke barriers, and built a life of success. But inside, you’re exhausted. You’ve spent years holding it all together for everyone else, yet deep down, you crave more: secure relationships, boundaries without guilt, and the confidence to trust yourself—at work and in love. If you struggle with over-functioning, self-doubt, people-pleasing, or repeating unhealthy patterns, therapy can help you unlearn survival mode and finally feel safe, seen, and supported.
Using Somatic Experiencing and attachment-based therapy, I support clients in reconnecting with their body, boundaries, and sense of wholeness.
You may be a person who has done some inner work—traditional talk therapy, self-reflection, maybe years of trying to understand yourself. And still, something feels stuck: anxiety that won’t fully resolve, a sense of disconnection, patterns that keep repeating. You’re ready for something different. Body-centered therapy like Somatic Experiencing is about building the capacity to be with yourself in new ways, so that real change can emerge from the inside out.
Using Somatic Experiencing and attachment-based therapy, I support clients in reconnecting with their body, boundaries, and sense of wholeness.
You may be a person who has done some inner work—traditional talk therapy, self-reflection, maybe years of trying to understand yourself. And still, something feels stuck: anxiety that won’t fully resolve, a sense of disconnection, patterns that keep repeating. You’re ready for something different. Body-centered therapy like Somatic Experiencing is about building the capacity to be with yourself in new ways, so that real change can emerge from the inside out.
I offer a treatment plan rooted in attachment-based coaching and emotionally focused family systems.
As someone passionate about helping others, I understand the struggles many face with feelings of abandonment, anxiety, depression, and not feeling good enough. It can be tough for them to connect with their inner selves and discover their true desires. What they long for most is inner peace, fulfillment, healthy boundaries, and a stronger sense of self. Their goals are all about building better relationships, finding their purpose, and embracing self-acceptance. Ultimately, they seek a supportive community, happiness, and a sense of belonging, knowing these are vital to living a fulfilling and meaningful life.
I offer a treatment plan rooted in attachment-based coaching and emotionally focused family systems.
As someone passionate about helping others, I understand the struggles many face with feelings of abandonment, anxiety, depression, and not feeling good enough. It can be tough for them to connect with their inner selves and discover their true desires. What they long for most is inner peace, fulfillment, healthy boundaries, and a stronger sense of self. Their goals are all about building better relationships, finding their purpose, and embracing self-acceptance. Ultimately, they seek a supportive community, happiness, and a sense of belonging, knowing these are vital to living a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Steven R. Jones- Marriage Couple Family Therapist
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA-MFT, ICADC, CADC1, SYMBIS
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30339
As your therapist, I provide a structured yet flexible therapy plan tailored to your needs, which may include: Comprehensive health assessment and goal setting Weekly or bi-weekly sessions (virtual or in-person in Georgia) Use of DBT, trauma-informed therapy, family systems, and attachment-based models Couples therapy tools that improve communication and repair trust.
I typically work with individuals with various diagnoses, couples struggling with marital issues and families navigating divorce, blended families, co-parenting, grief, insomnia, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and OCD. I am well-suited, competent, and clinically trained in a variety of treatment approaches including but not limited to CBT, Trauma, attachment injury, internal family systems, DBT, and childhood trauma. I have an interest in working with substance misuse, and all types of addiction, including gambling and increasingly common tech porn.
As your therapist, I provide a structured yet flexible therapy plan tailored to your needs, which may include: Comprehensive health assessment and goal setting Weekly or bi-weekly sessions (virtual or in-person in Georgia) Use of DBT, trauma-informed therapy, family systems, and attachment-based models Couples therapy tools that improve communication and repair trust.
I typically work with individuals with various diagnoses, couples struggling with marital issues and families navigating divorce, blended families, co-parenting, grief, insomnia, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and OCD. I am well-suited, competent, and clinically trained in a variety of treatment approaches including but not limited to CBT, Trauma, attachment injury, internal family systems, DBT, and childhood trauma. I have an interest in working with substance misuse, and all types of addiction, including gambling and increasingly common tech porn.
Dr. Elizabeth A. Mellin
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My approach draws from ACT, somatic, trauma-focused, and attachment-based therapies.
I offer insurance-accessible therapy for people navigating the crossroads of chronic illness and trauma. Trauma can take root in many places: childhood neglect, family conflict, abuse, medical misogyny, religious harm, or years of feeling dismissed, disbelieved, or unsafe. While trauma doesn’t directly cause chronic illness, it can disrupt the nervous and immune systems—fueling inflammation, heightening pain sensitivity, and compounding symptoms over time. These experiences often overlap, living in the same body, the same system. Therapy offers space to reconnect with yourself, untangle confusion, and rebuild trust in your body.
My approach draws from ACT, somatic, trauma-focused, and attachment-based therapies.
I offer insurance-accessible therapy for people navigating the crossroads of chronic illness and trauma. Trauma can take root in many places: childhood neglect, family conflict, abuse, medical misogyny, religious harm, or years of feeling dismissed, disbelieved, or unsafe. While trauma doesn’t directly cause chronic illness, it can disrupt the nervous and immune systems—fueling inflammation, heightening pain sensitivity, and compounding symptoms over time. These experiences often overlap, living in the same body, the same system. Therapy offers space to reconnect with yourself, untangle confusion, and rebuild trust in your body.
I use attachment-based talk therapy, somatic trauma healing, energy work, and plant medicines to help my clients move through struggle to a place of flow.
Have you tried talk therapy and were told that you “Know yourself so well and are so insightful!” but left without feeling like you made real, lasting change? Have you been told you’re basically psychic but still can’t manage to feel good in your body, and no amount of trendy workout or self help program (and you’ve probably done many) will dim the harsh voice in your head? If so; I’m definitely your girl! Feel guilty setting boundaries? Go through too much wine? If you LOOK like you have it all together but FEEL like you’re falling apart, than it’s time to try something different. Let’s do a vibe check and see how I can help!
I use attachment-based talk therapy, somatic trauma healing, energy work, and plant medicines to help my clients move through struggle to a place of flow.
Have you tried talk therapy and were told that you “Know yourself so well and are so insightful!” but left without feeling like you made real, lasting change? Have you been told you’re basically psychic but still can’t manage to feel good in your body, and no amount of trendy workout or self help program (and you’ve probably done many) will dim the harsh voice in your head? If so; I’m definitely your girl! Feel guilty setting boundaries? Go through too much wine? If you LOOK like you have it all together but FEEL like you’re falling apart, than it’s time to try something different. Let’s do a vibe check and see how I can help!
I use DBT, Attachment-Based Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and offer reunification therapy.
As a compassionate and dedicated therapist, I support child, teen, and adult clients through life's most challenging moments. My approach is rooted in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and empowered. I specialize in assisting individuals and families with navigating the complexities of adoption, trauma, and attachment issues. Additionally, I work with clients facing a wide range of other challenges including depression, anxiety, school refusal, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. I understand how overwhelming these issues can be, and I am here to provide a thoughtful, personalized approach to treatment.
I use DBT, Attachment-Based Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and offer reunification therapy.
As a compassionate and dedicated therapist, I support child, teen, and adult clients through life's most challenging moments. My approach is rooted in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and empowered. I specialize in assisting individuals and families with navigating the complexities of adoption, trauma, and attachment issues. Additionally, I work with clients facing a wide range of other challenges including depression, anxiety, school refusal, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. I understand how overwhelming these issues can be, and I am here to provide a thoughtful, personalized approach to treatment.
I use a blend of EMDR, Attachment-based, Dialectical (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) modalities.
I come across as warm and welcoming; you will likely find me easy to talk to. It is my goal to make our time comfortable and safe. I am not keen on homework and instead try to remain flexible to circumstances. I know the struggles of ADHD myself, so I utilize notes, scheduling and planning, and clear communication to stay on track.
I use a blend of EMDR, Attachment-based, Dialectical (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) modalities.
I come across as warm and welcoming; you will likely find me easy to talk to. It is my goal to make our time comfortable and safe. I am not keen on homework and instead try to remain flexible to circumstances. I know the struggles of ADHD myself, so I utilize notes, scheduling and planning, and clear communication to stay on track.
I'm trained in Trauma-Focused CBT and support young people through an attachment-based, somatic approach to help regulate emotions and reconnect with themselves.
Many of the people I work with feel overwhelmed by emotions—like anxiety, sadness, or anger—or unsure of how to express what’s going on inside. Some feel disconnected from their bodies or their peers, while others are struggling with self-doubt, perfectionism, or transitions like school changes, identity exploration, or family shifts. Whether you're a teen trying to find your voice or a young adult navigating independence, you're longing to feel understood, less alone, and more confident in who you are.
I'm trained in Trauma-Focused CBT and support young people through an attachment-based, somatic approach to help regulate emotions and reconnect with themselves.
Many of the people I work with feel overwhelmed by emotions—like anxiety, sadness, or anger—or unsure of how to express what’s going on inside. Some feel disconnected from their bodies or their peers, while others are struggling with self-doubt, perfectionism, or transitions like school changes, identity exploration, or family shifts. Whether you're a teen trying to find your voice or a young adult navigating independence, you're longing to feel understood, less alone, and more confident in who you are.
We have therapists that specialize in CBT, DBT, Attachment-Based, Internal Family Systems, Trauma Focused therapy, and more to meet your treatment needs.
At The Zen Den Counseling and Wellness, we are skilled in helping children, teens, and families achieve inner and outer peace. In today’s complex world, children are struggling with crippling mood and anxiety disorders, while families struggle with communication difficulties. We have seen first-hand how incorporating therapy and wellness practices aimed at quieting the inner and outer noise in the world has transformed children and their families, fostering their personal and relational growth. We have worked diligently to create a safe and inviting haven for peace, healing, and self-discovery.
We have therapists that specialize in CBT, DBT, Attachment-Based, Internal Family Systems, Trauma Focused therapy, and more to meet your treatment needs.
At The Zen Den Counseling and Wellness, we are skilled in helping children, teens, and families achieve inner and outer peace. In today’s complex world, children are struggling with crippling mood and anxiety disorders, while families struggle with communication difficulties. We have seen first-hand how incorporating therapy and wellness practices aimed at quieting the inner and outer noise in the world has transformed children and their families, fostering their personal and relational growth. We have worked diligently to create a safe and inviting haven for peace, healing, and self-discovery.
Through an attachment-based lens, we can better understand your patterns and work together to support a shift toward more secure and fulfilling relationships.
I’m passionate about the journey of personal growth and believe that as self-awareness increases, so does our ability to engage in authentic, meaningful communication. I enjoy working with individuals and couples seeking deeper connection and relationship satisfaction. I also specialize in supporting highly sensitive and deeply feeling individuals—helping them understand their inner world, set healthy boundaries, and embrace their emotional depth while building tools for emotional resilience, confidence, and practices for calming the body's stress response.
Through an attachment-based lens, we can better understand your patterns and work together to support a shift toward more secure and fulfilling relationships.
I’m passionate about the journey of personal growth and believe that as self-awareness increases, so does our ability to engage in authentic, meaningful communication. I enjoy working with individuals and couples seeking deeper connection and relationship satisfaction. I also specialize in supporting highly sensitive and deeply feeling individuals—helping them understand their inner world, set healthy boundaries, and embrace their emotional depth while building tools for emotional resilience, confidence, and practices for calming the body's stress response.
To better understand and address the impact of trauma on your life, I employ an attachment-based lens.
Reaching out for help takes a lot of courage, but I believe that taking steps to understand your own story is one of the bravest things you can do. I strive to create a meaningful and authentic relationship with each of my clients so they feel safe and comfortable when sharing their story. I enjoy working with young women in their 20s and 30s suffering from complex trauma, childhood sexual trauma, relationship problems, life transitions, and identity issues. Additionally, I work with couples, adolescents, and individual adults both male and female.
To better understand and address the impact of trauma on your life, I employ an attachment-based lens.
Reaching out for help takes a lot of courage, but I believe that taking steps to understand your own story is one of the bravest things you can do. I strive to create a meaningful and authentic relationship with each of my clients so they feel safe and comfortable when sharing their story. I enjoy working with young women in their 20s and 30s suffering from complex trauma, childhood sexual trauma, relationship problems, life transitions, and identity issues. Additionally, I work with couples, adolescents, and individual adults both male and female.
Hi there! I understand the experiences you’ve had leading up to this decision may have been difficult, and you were able to navigate them the best way possible so far. Reaching out for the help you deserve speaks to your determination to be on a better path! I would be happy to join your support system and be there with you through whatever barriers you may encounter on this journey. These barriers might surface in many different ways: anxiety, depression, struggles with eating, identity crises, social conflicts, trouble focusing, low self-esteem, trauma and/or everyday problems that just don’t seem to let up.
Hi there! I understand the experiences you’ve had leading up to this decision may have been difficult, and you were able to navigate them the best way possible so far. Reaching out for the help you deserve speaks to your determination to be on a better path! I would be happy to join your support system and be there with you through whatever barriers you may encounter on this journey. These barriers might surface in many different ways: anxiety, depression, struggles with eating, identity crises, social conflicts, trouble focusing, low self-esteem, trauma and/or everyday problems that just don’t seem to let up.
My approach is eclectic, blending person-centered counseling, intuition, attachment-based therapy, emotion-focused therapy, Adlerian psychology, and expressive art therapies.
We'll explore your thoughts and feelings, understanding your past attachments, and using insights to shape your present and future. I’ll help you connect with your emotions in a healthy way, and we’ll use creative expressions as a powerful outlet for your experiences. Each step of our work together is tailored just for you.
My approach is eclectic, blending person-centered counseling, intuition, attachment-based therapy, emotion-focused therapy, Adlerian psychology, and expressive art therapies.
We'll explore your thoughts and feelings, understanding your past attachments, and using insights to shape your present and future. I’ll help you connect with your emotions in a healthy way, and we’ll use creative expressions as a powerful outlet for your experiences. Each step of our work together is tailored just for you.
Then, I use attachment-based science to help improve your quality of your relationships.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples to shift from an insecure to secure attachment style. A person struggling with insecure attachment experiences anxiety, avoidance, or both, making it difficult to create and maintain close relationships. Past experiences and lack of relationship skill prevents healthy, intimate relationships from forming. Developing a secure attachment style opens the door to confidently be yourself, healthfully connect with others, communicate to get your needs met, and meet the needs of others.
Then, I use attachment-based science to help improve your quality of your relationships.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples to shift from an insecure to secure attachment style. A person struggling with insecure attachment experiences anxiety, avoidance, or both, making it difficult to create and maintain close relationships. Past experiences and lack of relationship skill prevents healthy, intimate relationships from forming. Developing a secure attachment style opens the door to confidently be yourself, healthfully connect with others, communicate to get your needs met, and meet the needs of others.
It is a courageous step to seek out therapy and I am so glad you found your way to my page! I believe healing can be found in the comfort of a safe, nonjudgmental space and I would love to cultivate that environment for you as you sift through the joys and sorrows life holds. I priotize working together on your desired goals so you may find greater connection to yourself, to others, and to living an emotionally attuned life. I practice from a somatic experiencing and IFS informed approach, am formally trained in EMDR and RODBT and enjoy incorporating tools from these modalities into the therapeutic process as desired.
It is a courageous step to seek out therapy and I am so glad you found your way to my page! I believe healing can be found in the comfort of a safe, nonjudgmental space and I would love to cultivate that environment for you as you sift through the joys and sorrows life holds. I priotize working together on your desired goals so you may find greater connection to yourself, to others, and to living an emotionally attuned life. I practice from a somatic experiencing and IFS informed approach, am formally trained in EMDR and RODBT and enjoy incorporating tools from these modalities into the therapeutic process as desired.
Because Newport’s philosophy of care views family as central to long-term, sustainable healing, the groundbreaking Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) methodology is also a central component of our approach.
At Newport Academy, we know that treatment financing can make all the difference in receiving quality treatment. To that end, we promote collaborative relationships with all healthcare payers to optimize the benefit coverage for families in need. We accept all major insurance, and up to 100 percent of our services are covered.
Because Newport’s philosophy of care views family as central to long-term, sustainable healing, the groundbreaking Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) methodology is also a central component of our approach.
At Newport Academy, we know that treatment financing can make all the difference in receiving quality treatment. To that end, we promote collaborative relationships with all healthcare payers to optimize the benefit coverage for families in need. We accept all major insurance, and up to 100 percent of our services are covered.
As a marriage and family therapist, I take a relational, trauma-informed, and attachment-based approach.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you—and you're ready for something to shift. Whether you're navigating relationship struggles, emotional pain, or life transitions, therapy can be a meaningful step toward clarity, healing, and change. I work with individuals, couples, and families who long for deeper understanding, healthier communication, and more authentic connections. My clients are often navigating the weight of old wounds or current stressors and seeking a space to unpack them with care and intention.
As a marriage and family therapist, I take a relational, trauma-informed, and attachment-based approach.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you—and you're ready for something to shift. Whether you're navigating relationship struggles, emotional pain, or life transitions, therapy can be a meaningful step toward clarity, healing, and change. I work with individuals, couples, and families who long for deeper understanding, healthier communication, and more authentic connections. My clients are often navigating the weight of old wounds or current stressors and seeking a space to unpack them with care and intention.
I specialize in treating relational trauma and attachment wounds. Many of my clients are adult children of emotionally immature parents who struggle with low self-esteem, forming healthy relationships, and fear of abandonment. This can manifest as having difficulty setting boundaries, chronic anxiety or depression, substance abuse, love and relationship addiction, difficulty self soothing, trouble regulating emotions, and a sense of unease in your own body. If you grew up with an emotionally immature or unavailable parent, it’s possible to find ways to prioritize your emotional well-being and growth.
I specialize in treating relational trauma and attachment wounds. Many of my clients are adult children of emotionally immature parents who struggle with low self-esteem, forming healthy relationships, and fear of abandonment. This can manifest as having difficulty setting boundaries, chronic anxiety or depression, substance abuse, love and relationship addiction, difficulty self soothing, trouble regulating emotions, and a sense of unease in your own body. If you grew up with an emotionally immature or unavailable parent, it’s possible to find ways to prioritize your emotional well-being and growth.
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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.