Attachment-based Therapists in Wellesley, MA
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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.
Not accepting new clients
Erin Lemire
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I have had training in the most advanced treatment of anxiety, stress and trauma including EMDR, Sensorimotor/body-based therapies, and
attachment-based
psychotherapies.
I believe that therapy is a journey that takes place in a safe and collaborative space between therapist and client. Within that space, I use a warm, supportive, curious and empathic approach to guide our work as we look at current and past stressors that may be causing you to feel "stuck" in various aspects of your life. Together, we can work to identify your inner strengths and resources that will aid you in managing current stressors, work through past events, and move towards health and healing. Specializations include: PTSD/Complex PTSD, Anxiety/Stress, Dissociation, Sexual Assault/Abuse, and relationship/adjustment challenges.
Not accepting new clients
Corinne Schuman
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
l work with many treatment techniques, including cognitive behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavioral (DBT),
attachment-based
, internal family systems, trauma sensitive yoga, and tapping.
UPDATE: My practice is currently full. Congratulations on taking a step toward creating change in your life. I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor. I have extensive experience and offer support for people struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, difficult life transitions, family conflict, trauma, and addictions/substance abuse.
Sabrina Eichin
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
Verified
Currently accepting new clients. I empower individuals to take charge of their lives and create the relationships and life they desire. Through a combination of therapeutic techniques, including expressive art therapy, attachment theory, spirituality, and cognitive-behavioral therapy, I help clients identify and address patterns of behavior that may be holding them back. I prioritize the client's needs, goals, and experiences. I believe that therapy should be a collaborative process.
Tiana McCrory
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, MSW, C-DBT
Verified
Verified
Has your relationship lost its spark? Are you overwhelmed and struggling to make it through the day? Is your kid struggling with focusing, making friends, or other challenges? Or are you a queer person dealing with feelings of identity? All of this is hard. I'm proud of you for looking for support. I'd love to help. My specific areas of focus include those in the LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as those experiencing grief/loss, ADHD, self-destructive behaviors, anger, depression, PTSD, and substance use. I work with kids, teens, families, couples, and individuals using evidence-based techniques such as DBT, CBT, and EFT.
Leslie Scheel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I provide intensive psychotherapy to adolescents and young adults, giving them the space to process the challenges they are facing while also helping them to gain insight into how they can more effectively manage their emotions and behaviors. I utilize interventions and strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in a flexible way in order to tailor treatment to my clients' needs. When appropriate, I offer parent guidance and/or family therapy to help my clients to communicate their needs more effectively and to be better understood by their supports.
Not accepting new clients
Vita R Golub-Ginsburg
Counselor, LMHC, MEd
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed mental health counselor with two decades of experience helping young adults and adults successfully overcome problems such as life transitions, stress, trauma or substance abuse. I have extensive expertise in helping people courageously face obstacles and learn the cognitive and social emotional skills needed to navigate life successfully. My goal is to help clients find a path to move beyond their worries, highlighting and encouraging them to see, develop and utilize their inner strengths.
Wendy Rotfort
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Welcome! I believe that the most successful therapy occurs when a strong clinical rapport is developed between therapist and client(s). To that end, I will work with you (or your teen) to create a warm, therapeutic environment where we can collaboratively determine your needs and goals, and then work together toward achieving those goals. My approach to therapy is eclectic, which means I pull from a number of different theoretical orientations. This allows me the flexibility to tailor the treatment according to your unique needs.
Debbie Schwartz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Welcome to my practice! Are you looking for change? Whether you are seeking help with a major transition or ways to manage the problems of every day life, choosing the right therapist is a very important decision. I provide high quality, compassionate, and confidential care. Finding a therapist for the first time can be a challenging and sometimes intimidating process. I would be pleased to consult with you over the phone at no charge to see if my services are a good fit for what you are experiencing.
Charity A Chaffee
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I am not your typical therapist, and strive to always create that emotional connection that allows us to work through any issue as a team. Most of my clients have already tried traditional therapy, and haven't been able to engage in one way or the other. Many of my clients haven't felt heard or understood, and it is a goal of mine to make therapy accessible for all. My belief as a therapist is that everyone can benefit- and should benefit from the relationship they have with their therapist. My clients believe in person centered care- and feedback goes both ways. I provide a trauma informed environment where the client gets to lead.
Tracey L Ross LMHC llc
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults around issues of grief and loss (death and non-death: divorce, relationship changes, life transitions, adoption, chronic illness) and anxiety. Through my many years working with bereaved children and their caregivers, I have learned that we all grieve in our own way and in our own time. In an attempt to create a refuge from the cultural pressure “to move on,” I strive to offer a welcoming, nurturing, and safe space for you to grieve your loss, to find hope and connection, and to discover ways to heal and to grow.
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Jeff Butts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ABD, LICSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I understand how difficult seeking help can be for many teens. With over 25 years of experience, I'm able to engage the most challenging young people, so they can get the help they need. I specialize in working with teens who are struggling across multiple domains in their lives (school, peers and family). My approach is both trauma-informed and strength based. I have extensive training in ARC (Attachment Regulation and Competency) interventions, DBT, and CBT. My experience running mental health programs affords me a unique understanding of educational, justice and mental health systems.
Tim Ridge
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you dealing with anxiety, sadness, shame, grief, trauma or stuff you really want to let go of in your life? Or perhaps you are feeling a sense of not being good enough, struggling with confidence and self-criticism? Pain may show up as feeling numb or angry, withdrawing from school or work, family and friends. Hiding the stress doesn't help you feel better. My approach is collaborative and non-judgmental, focused on helping you deal with pain from the past and deal with present challenges with greater ease and confidence. If you'd like to feel better about yourself and your life, I can help you get there.
Colleen E. McHorney, LICSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by feelings of fear, anxiety, anger or sadness and don't know why? Have you ever felt like no one is really listening or truly understands how you are feeling inside? While taking the first step toward seeking help can be difficult, I believe finding a therapist who is the right fit for you can make all the difference. I would describe myself as a caring, genuine and candid therapist with a grounded, supportive and direct style that provides a calming environment, allowing you to feel comfortable and at ease in discussing your personal issues.
Michael Grassa
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Currently accepting new clients. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who values individualized, person-centered psychotherapy where the therapeutic relationship is the catalyst for change, growth, and healing. I have worked with varying age groups across residential, in-home, and outpatient settings. I specialize in treating adolescents, young adults, and adults struggling with OCD, substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem issues, relationship challenges, and difficult life circumstances.
Milay Lemos
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
My practice is dedicated to helping clients deepen their capacity for self awareness and personal agency. As part of our work together I help clients explore and develop insight into unconscious processes, repetitive patterns of behavior, and relational difficulties to understand what gets in the way of living meaningfully and authentically while reaching desired goals. Drawing from psychoanalytic, relational, and mindfulness approaches, I work collaboratively with clients to facilitate a safe therapeutic space conducive to increased intimacy, curiosity, and creativity while building on strengths derived from their unique life experiences.
Wellesley, MA 02481
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Molly Donovan
Counselor
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you feel sad, anxious, or stuck in a pattern of behavior that's not making you happy? Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress? Coming to therapy is a time for you to reflect upon yourself, the quality of your life and your relationships. I provide a supportive, safe, nonjudgmental space to share your feelings and address aspects of yourself and your life that you'd like to change or enhance.
Leonard Joel Sommer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Psychotherapy, as I define it to my patients and students, is the collaborative inquiry between patient and therapist into the patient's patterns of interaction and patterns of expectation. This kind of study leads to greater personal and interpersonal freedom, which allows for the reduction or the elimination of symptoms. Psychotherapy can be of brief duration or an extended enterprise focusing on long term difficulties. The decision on which form of psychotherapy to undertake is usually based on an evaluation of 1 to 3 sessions, where a treatment plan is developed. I am interactive in my approach.
Waitlist for new clients
Laura Curtiss Feder
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Change is hard. People often seek psychotherapy around change. They want to change. People in their life want them to change. Or some life change is affecting them in a meaningful way. Often, it's a combination. By working together I can help you in this challenge. I frequently work with adolescents and adults struggling with addiction in themselves or in their families. Many of my patients are addressing anxiety, depression, questions or challenges regarding their sexual orientation, infertility, life transitions, traumatic experiences or eating disorders and other compulsive behaviors. A lot of my patients are college or graduate students.
Kimberly Snapper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I'm a licensed clinical social worker and certified coach and believe that at our core, we are resilient and possess the strength and power needed to live our best lives. But sometimes we need help. Life may present us with curve balls and feel bumpy and hard at times. Whether you’re feeling stuck in your personal life or professionally, l am here to partner with you to find clarity and a sense of relief. My work draws on Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), trauma theory (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
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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.