Attachment-based Therapists in Boston, MA

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Anna Weiss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MA
Verified
Verified
I draw on psychodynamic, CBT, and attachment-based treatment modalities.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, strength-based, and client-centered. I believe in the healing power that exists within each individual, which is nurtured and strengthened within the context of our therapeutic relationship. I work with children, adults, and families who are facing complex struggles, including: parent-child relationship issues, transition to parenthood, postpartum difficulties, life transitions, behavior challenges, depression, anxiety, and more. My style is warm, empathic, and compassionate, and I work to create a safe environment to help you better understand and address the challenges you are facing.
(617) 819-0204
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Boston, MA 02199
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Sarah Friend
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I draw from different modalities and theories including psychodynamic therapy, attachment-based therapy, CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
Hello and welcome! That you’re here means you’ve taken a first step towards healing, and I hope to offer guidance, support, and techniques to help you navigate your journey. Offering a warm, gentle therapeutic relationship, I am here to be of service to your personal growth. Through our work together, we will explore your strengths, passions and goals, and help you develop insight into the patterns holding you back from fully stepping into your best version of yourself and the life you want.
(617) 855-0330
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Boston, MA 02122
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Leslie Piken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My treatment approach is integrative and personalized to my clients’ needs, focused on building a foundation of trust. I work with clients to identify underlying roots of problems and elicit existing and new strengths and resources. I prefer a holistic approach to treatment which, while based in a psychodynamic framework, draws from my specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, attachment based, trauma-informed and mindfulness modalities. I work with adults ranging from young adulthood through end of life, using a culturally-sensitive approach.
(857) 763-5343
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Boston, MA 02116
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Kimika Watkins-Tashima
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
She will use an integrative approach to intervention using her training in trauma-focused, psychodynamics, attachment-based , IFS, component-based psychotherapy, DBT, EMDR, body-mind approach such as sensorimotor psychotherapy, family therapy, ARC, SMART, Mindfulness and CBT.
Kimika is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 15+ years of clinical experience partnering with adults, children, families and couples seeking help with a wide variety of issues. She specializes particularly in treating individuals impacted by trauma including but not limited to attachment issues, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sociocultural issues, addiction, emotion regulation issues, loss, and life transition.
(508) 406-7522
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Boston, MA 02109
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Liz Marshall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My favorite therapeutic approaches include EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Attachment-based , & Somatic Methods.
My approach as a therapist is relational and warm and I deeply honor the intentional time set aside by each of my clients to do this courageous work. As a trauma-informed provider, I work to co-create a compassionate and non-judgmental space and value offering clients transparency, power, and choice in our work together.
(732) 641-6814
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Boston, MA 02114
Not accepting new clients
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Amanda Weintraub
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Limited availability at this time. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has provided psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families across the life spectrum for over 10 years. I have been told my style is warm, engaging, and dynamic. I believe that overcoming anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, and other forms of chronic and acute symptoms can happen within a collaborative and attachment-based therapeutic approach. Transformative healing is possible for all of us! It is an honor to be with my clients on each of their unique journeys.
(351) 205-1736
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Boston, MA 02116
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Andre Perreault
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I am a psychotherapist specializing in relationship counseling. My clients often feel unheard, unseen, or overlooked for their contribution to the relationship. I so often meet couples telling me, “we’re having difficulty communicating”. I understand emotional expression, communication, and the neurophysiology of good relationships. I will help you better understand your relationship and how to help make it stronger. I’ll provide you a map to create the better connections and improved communication you’re looking for.
(617) 606-7738
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Boston, MA 02110
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Magdalena J Fosse
Psychologist, PsyD, MS, MA, AASECT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I'm compassionate and inquiring, combining sex therapy, psychodynamic thinking, and attachment-based perspectives with mind-body awareness.
Sexuality, intimacy, monogamy, polyamory, ethical nonmonogamy, LGBTQA, kink, relational difficulties...I integrate the expertise of a clinical psychologist, AASECT certified sex therapist, and couples' counselor. My clients are individuals and couples of all genders, and racial and cultural backgrounds, who struggle with questions regarding sexuality, intimacy, identity, trauma, betrayal, erotic confusion, life transitions, relationships ending, and relationships beginning. In addition to clinical practice, I'm an author, consultant, and teacher on sexuality and couples' therapy.
(857) 362-0937
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Boston, MA 02114
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Keisha Barnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, PIP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As an attachment-based therapist, I specialize in trauma & emotional pain.
Experiencing past emotional trauma has disrupted your life and relationships. A painful childhood, an unfulfilling relationship, loss or another distressing experience has left you feeling overwhelmed. Emotions such as shame, sadness and anxiety play in a loop and can feel so overpowering that your body feels like it could shatter from all of your feelings. You've never been able to really explain what feeling abandoned is like, or why it's so hard to trust, so you feel more isolated in being misunderstood. You have some regrets on how you've responded or acted in the past while you were just trying to survive or feel connection.
(919) 822-9125
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Boston, MA 02104
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Youngsuk Kim
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide integrative therapy using evidence-based treatment approaches including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), prolonged exposure (PE), complex grief therapy, trauma-focused therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and attachment-based therapy.
Independent of my job at MGH/Harvard Medical School as a staff clinical psychologist, I see clients in my private practice. I provide video telehealth only. I have extensive experience treating adults and 65+ suffering from anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, trauma, grief and loss, adjustment difficulties, low self-esteem, stresses associated with relationship and family conflicts, and educational and occupational concerns. I also have experience working with health professionals, high-functioning autism, late teens, and military service members. I am licensed in MA and RI.
(857) 380-0222
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Boston, MA 02215
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Olivia Eusden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I draw on narrative, CBT, Internal Family Systems, and attachment-based treatment modalities to create a client-centered and effective space for therapy.
I work with adults who are navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, and/or the parenting journey. I help clients orient themselves towards their needs and goals, set and maintain healthy boundaries in their relationships, and develop skills for regulating emotions and managing behaviors. I support my clients in nurturing more loving, trusting relationships with themselves.
(339) 201-9923
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Boston, MA 02114
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Nina Pick
MA, Kohenet
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
Hello! I'm a spiritual and somatic counselor, and author of the forthcoming book "The Mind-Body Guide to the Twelve Steps." I offer a trauma-informed, heart/body-centered, and attachment-based approach to support you in releasing stress, developing awareness, and deepening relationship with yourself and others. My commitment is to provide you with a gentle and nurturing space that encourages exploration, discovery, and transformation. Sessions are collaborative, and incorporate mindfulness, guided imagery and dreamwork, and somatic practices to engage your body-mind's inherent capacities for healing, insight, and connection.
(413) 266-5466
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Boston, MA 02101
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Joanne Bennett
Counselor, LMHC, CCTP
Verified
Verified
We may find ourselves faced with struggles and challenges that can leave us feeling trapped within our circumstances, in our inner struggle, and in feeling that we are limited in our ability to imagine how things could be better. My goal in therapy is to help you expand the space that exists between you and your struggle, allowing room for hope and all the good things you deserve in life. I truly believe that anything is workable and I welcome the opportunity to support you on your journey.
(617) 835-4124
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Boston, MA 02130
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Tory Kinniard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Whether you are looking for support during a life transition or would like to find more effective methods for coping with overwhelming emotions such as loneliness, shame, or self-doubt I will work together with you to explore new ways of thinking and behaving. I provide a supportive, caring, and unbiased approach to help you understand and work through the difficult issues that life throws your way. Coming to therapy and working on getting to know yourself better can be a difficult task, however it can be life changing. Together, we can address your concerns and achieve your goals.
(857) 214-2231
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Boston, MA 02110
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Melanie Manning
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
It can be so difficult to ask for help and it takes courage to take this first step in starting therapy. I recognize that it can be daunting to talk about the challenges you are facing and make the changes you are looking for. I believe that every person has the ability to grow given the proper tools and support. I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist that provides services to adults (ages 18 and older) and I honor diversity in my practice. My aim is to partner with you to create a space where you will feel empowered to reach your goals in treatment and improve your overall well-being.
(857) 675-2991
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Boston, MA 02128
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Wendy Sharak
Counselor, LMHC, ATR
Verified
Verified
We are all works in progress. People seek therapy for many reasons. For instance, you may be looking for a place to process stressful events or address relationship problems. You may be yearning to interrupt your unhelpful patterns and ways of getting stuck, in order to find a life forward direction. Therapy is your time to focus on yourself and it is my goal to accompany you on your journey in the most helpful and constructive way possible. I encourage clients to regularly check in about the effectiveness of therapy. Together we will ask: are you beginning to experience positive shifts or forward movement in your life?
(857) 203-8360
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Boston, MA 02109
Not accepting new clients
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Susan V Poirier
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling anxious or down? Are you unsure about the future of a relationship, or wondering why you find yourself repeating the same patterns and behaviors? Therapy is a collaborative process of self-discovery and personal growth. It takes a lot to reach out to a complete stranger and ask for help and you should feel proud you are considering taking this first step. I like to see my clients laugh, know what makes them happy and see them learn more about themselves through the process of therapy.
(617) 202-2768
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Boston, MA 02110
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Francisco Surace
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
We live in a high-paced world, pulling us in all directions, leading us to feel burnt out and disconnected from other people. You might have become tired of the nagging stress, the strong emotions, the complexity of navigating relationships, or the feeling that something is holding you back from reaching your full potential. Despite all of this, a part of you wants to feel better and move forward. After all, that is why you are taking this major step of seeking help at this moment in your life.
(617) 221-5646
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Boston, MA 02110
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Not accepting new clients
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Em C. Avruch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I offer psychotherapy to adults who are looking to improve their current quality of life by expanding their access to internal & external resources.
(413) 298-6594
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Boston, MA 02116
Not accepting new clients
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Active Inquiry Coaching
3 Endorsed
3 Endorsed
Every client is unique, so I utilize a holistic, integrative approach that provides you with a personalized plan. I listen thoughtfully, while gently challenging limiting beliefs and patterns. I help my clients to move beyond their habitual reactions in order to identify and meet their goals, while developing the coping skills to attain their desired levels of success. My diverse background allows me to not only empathize with your challenges, but to also offer sustainable guidance, whether that be with anxiety, relationships, career, perfectionist tendencies, burnout, life transitions, nutrition, body image or sleep.
(617) 315-2825
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Boston, MA 02210
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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.