Attachment-based Therapists in Baltimore, MD
Dr. Dennis “Ausar” Winkler
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21214
I have recently opened my books and have some availability. I offer face-to-face (in-person) psychotherapy.
I have recently opened my books and have some availability. I offer face-to-face (in-person) psychotherapy.
I operate from an attachment-based perspective, meaning I help my clients understand how their earliest experiences with love and closeness inform their current relationships.
I am a relationship, sex, and trauma specialist with a passion for helping individuals and partnered adults find deeper joy in the (sometimes maddening) realities of relationships, intimacy, and life. I particularly enjoy working with folks who are navigating blended families, ADHD and other mental health diagnoses, identity concerns, sexual well-being, non-monogamy, the aftermath of trauma, and the journey to and of parenthood.
I operate from an attachment-based perspective, meaning I help my clients understand how their earliest experiences with love and closeness inform their current relationships.
I am a relationship, sex, and trauma specialist with a passion for helping individuals and partnered adults find deeper joy in the (sometimes maddening) realities of relationships, intimacy, and life. I particularly enjoy working with folks who are navigating blended families, ADHD and other mental health diagnoses, identity concerns, sexual well-being, non-monogamy, the aftermath of trauma, and the journey to and of parenthood.
I believe that all people have their own inherent wisdom and as a counselor, I aim to support clients to embody their truest, most authentic self. I use a non-pathologizing model to support you to identify and understand your individualized needs. I find that understanding, empathy, and collaboration, with a focus on grounding in the here and now develops self compassion and acceptance. Often when we are in pain we have trouble accessing those parts of ourselves. Healing and recovery can happen within a safe and compassionate relationship and I aim to provide that container with you.
I believe that all people have their own inherent wisdom and as a counselor, I aim to support clients to embody their truest, most authentic self. I use a non-pathologizing model to support you to identify and understand your individualized needs. I find that understanding, empathy, and collaboration, with a focus on grounding in the here and now develops self compassion and acceptance. Often when we are in pain we have trouble accessing those parts of ourselves. Healing and recovery can happen within a safe and compassionate relationship and I aim to provide that container with you.
Need help with behavioral issues that your child is presenting at home or at school? Feeling anxious, depressed, or having a hard time with life stressors? I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working with children and families for many years in the DMV. If your child is acting up in school, not following directions at home, or if life feels like its falling apart. Please consider giving me a call and setting up an appointment and lets see how we can best address these issues.
Need help with behavioral issues that your child is presenting at home or at school? Feeling anxious, depressed, or having a hard time with life stressors? I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working with children and families for many years in the DMV. If your child is acting up in school, not following directions at home, or if life feels like its falling apart. Please consider giving me a call and setting up an appointment and lets see how we can best address these issues.
I specialize in Attachment-based trauma therapy and work from a holistic, client centered perspective merging clinical approaches such as EMDR, Art Therapy, CBT and Inner-Child work.
Do you struggle with substance use, difficulty managing emotions, or navigating relationships? Do you feel trapped in a cycle of self-doubt and limiting beliefs, unsure of how to break the patterns that are holding you back? Perhaps you’ve tried therapy before, doing ‘all the right things,’ but still can’t find the relief you’re seeking. You’re feeling stuck, and despite your efforts, lasting change seems just out of reach. I’m here to help you break free from those cycles and find a sense of peace and self-love. Together, we'll work on rewiring the brain for lasting change.
I specialize in Attachment-based trauma therapy and work from a holistic, client centered perspective merging clinical approaches such as EMDR, Art Therapy, CBT and Inner-Child work.
Do you struggle with substance use, difficulty managing emotions, or navigating relationships? Do you feel trapped in a cycle of self-doubt and limiting beliefs, unsure of how to break the patterns that are holding you back? Perhaps you’ve tried therapy before, doing ‘all the right things,’ but still can’t find the relief you’re seeking. You’re feeling stuck, and despite your efforts, lasting change seems just out of reach. I’m here to help you break free from those cycles and find a sense of peace and self-love. Together, we'll work on rewiring the brain for lasting change.
With over 30 years of dedicated experience in both clinical and non-clinical settings, I specialize in working with pre-teens and adults. I am committed to helping people navigate life challenges by developing the tools & strategies needed to cope and realize their potential. My practice philosophy is that individuals hold the key to their own healing. I have extensive experience helping people to manage and overcome anxiety, depression, and trauma so that they may live fuller lives. I create a safe and supportive environment to help people understand they are not alone as they embark on their journey towards awareness and healing.
With over 30 years of dedicated experience in both clinical and non-clinical settings, I specialize in working with pre-teens and adults. I am committed to helping people navigate life challenges by developing the tools & strategies needed to cope and realize their potential. My practice philosophy is that individuals hold the key to their own healing. I have extensive experience helping people to manage and overcome anxiety, depression, and trauma so that they may live fuller lives. I create a safe and supportive environment to help people understand they are not alone as they embark on their journey towards awareness and healing.
Connie Meyerowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21208
Navigating life can be wonderful and exciting, but also challenging. New stages bring on new, experiences, dynamics, and relationships. Whether you are going through a transition or find yourself repeating the same unwanted patterns, I provide a safe environment to help you examine your inner struggles and work toward personal growth. Using a client-centered, and strengths-based perspective, I will partner with you in a process of self-discovery and actualization. I am passionate about helping adolescents, and adults. Being a part of your growth process in creating meaningful relationships, is what I do best.
Navigating life can be wonderful and exciting, but also challenging. New stages bring on new, experiences, dynamics, and relationships. Whether you are going through a transition or find yourself repeating the same unwanted patterns, I provide a safe environment to help you examine your inner struggles and work toward personal growth. Using a client-centered, and strengths-based perspective, I will partner with you in a process of self-discovery and actualization. I am passionate about helping adolescents, and adults. Being a part of your growth process in creating meaningful relationships, is what I do best.
Live Benevolent Behavioral Health Services
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21215
I really enjoy helping individuals who are at varying stages in their life. This allows me to be creative in the orientation, approach and interventions. My area of expertise is dual-diagnosis or co-occurring disorders. This is very common among people seeking help and allows for many avenues and paths toward a positive change.
I really enjoy helping individuals who are at varying stages in their life. This allows me to be creative in the orientation, approach and interventions. My area of expertise is dual-diagnosis or co-occurring disorders. This is very common among people seeking help and allows for many avenues and paths toward a positive change.
I have worked with the LGBTQ+ population in different capacities for the last three decades, and have interest in seeing our community/communities succeed and thrive. I also specialize in men's struggles, rights, need to grow, express and experience happiness. Anyone who identifies as male is welcome to set an appointment. I also see patients who identify as female, and teenagers of all genders.
I have worked with the LGBTQ+ population in different capacities for the last three decades, and have interest in seeing our community/communities succeed and thrive. I also specialize in men's struggles, rights, need to grow, express and experience happiness. Anyone who identifies as male is welcome to set an appointment. I also see patients who identify as female, and teenagers of all genders.
Susanna Dent
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21214
Therapy can help change how we feel and ultimately improve our lives. Engaging in therapy is an act of courage which can have surprisingly positive results, improving one’s mood, thoughts, feelings, actions and self-esteem. As your therapist, I will help you become aware of emotions affecting your mood, thoughts, and behaviors. How I work with you depends on what resonates with you. I weave together deep listening, along with creative artwork, trauma techniques, and behavioral approaches for an overall balance of insight and change. Together we'll explore your story and uncover hidden feelings and patterns that block fulfillment.
Therapy can help change how we feel and ultimately improve our lives. Engaging in therapy is an act of courage which can have surprisingly positive results, improving one’s mood, thoughts, feelings, actions and self-esteem. As your therapist, I will help you become aware of emotions affecting your mood, thoughts, and behaviors. How I work with you depends on what resonates with you. I weave together deep listening, along with creative artwork, trauma techniques, and behavioral approaches for an overall balance of insight and change. Together we'll explore your story and uncover hidden feelings and patterns that block fulfillment.
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With a compassionate, supportive, and down to earth approach, I collaborate with my clients in the process of identifying and addressing challenges. My expertise centers around general anxiety, relational trauma, and marriage and family conflicts. I primarily utilize Internal Family Systems, a compassionate, non-pathologizing approach that thoroughly tends to the root causes of issues we face.
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Brainspotting spots available- Do you feel stuck? Do you suffer from anxiety? Do you have a phobia that you want to move past but don't know how? Do you have writers block or feel that you have lost your sense of creativity? Do you want to try something new and find relief from past traumas or daily life stressors? Brainspotting is an effective modality to work on all of the above and more!
Brainspotting spots available- Do you feel stuck? Do you suffer from anxiety? Do you have a phobia that you want to move past but don't know how? Do you have writers block or feel that you have lost your sense of creativity? Do you want to try something new and find relief from past traumas or daily life stressors? Brainspotting is an effective modality to work on all of the above and more!
Do you think you may have ADHD or Autism? Have you struggled to assert boundaries at work, with family, & partners? Have you felt curious about exploring different pronouns and gender identity? Do you feel bad that you have a disability and don't know how to tell your friends that you can't do certain activities? You may have goals to tell your friends your preferred pronouns. Goals to get a diagnosis for your disability & curious about medication, goals to reevaluate your relationship with cannabis/alcohol. You may feel shame & anger about your childhood & the way your parents handled your behavior.
Do you think you may have ADHD or Autism? Have you struggled to assert boundaries at work, with family, & partners? Have you felt curious about exploring different pronouns and gender identity? Do you feel bad that you have a disability and don't know how to tell your friends that you can't do certain activities? You may have goals to tell your friends your preferred pronouns. Goals to get a diagnosis for your disability & curious about medication, goals to reevaluate your relationship with cannabis/alcohol. You may feel shame & anger about your childhood & the way your parents handled your behavior.
I love helping clients to connect with their authentic selves and strengthen their relationships. I work from a framework that explores the ways that early experiences can shape current patterns of relating. My work is also guided by the understanding that many clients' difficulties are impacted by systems of oppression such as racism, transphobia, homophobia, and gender discrimination. Most importantly, this space centers on you and what you're bringing into it; I'm not here to judge, criticize, or fix you, but instead support you in learning about your own internal world.
I love helping clients to connect with their authentic selves and strengthen their relationships. I work from a framework that explores the ways that early experiences can shape current patterns of relating. My work is also guided by the understanding that many clients' difficulties are impacted by systems of oppression such as racism, transphobia, homophobia, and gender discrimination. Most importantly, this space centers on you and what you're bringing into it; I'm not here to judge, criticize, or fix you, but instead support you in learning about your own internal world.
Therapy intensives, online, with a licensed psychologist. Are you ready to address a core issue or event in a deep and focused way? Try a 1, 2, or 3-day intensive designed just for you. Somatic-focused IFS, EMDR, and DBR: 3, 6, or 9 hours of condensed treatment time. Popular topics include: people pleasing, boundary setting, the overwhelm-avoid cycle. Shame & self-blame, perfectionism, reconnecting with the authentic you. And more! Reach out today; let's plan an intensive around your needs
Therapy intensives, online, with a licensed psychologist. Are you ready to address a core issue or event in a deep and focused way? Try a 1, 2, or 3-day intensive designed just for you. Somatic-focused IFS, EMDR, and DBR: 3, 6, or 9 hours of condensed treatment time. Popular topics include: people pleasing, boundary setting, the overwhelm-avoid cycle. Shame & self-blame, perfectionism, reconnecting with the authentic you. And more! Reach out today; let's plan an intensive around your needs
I use warmth, non-judgmental curiosity, and authenticity to cultivate a nurturing collaborative space where we can understand how your familial, relational, and cultural experiences shape your lived experience. With this insight, we can help you develop greater confidence in making the changes you’d like to live an intentional and meaningful life. I integrate attachment theory, trauma-informed interventions, mindfulness techniques, and multicultural/systems perspectives in therapy.
I use warmth, non-judgmental curiosity, and authenticity to cultivate a nurturing collaborative space where we can understand how your familial, relational, and cultural experiences shape your lived experience. With this insight, we can help you develop greater confidence in making the changes you’d like to live an intentional and meaningful life. I integrate attachment theory, trauma-informed interventions, mindfulness techniques, and multicultural/systems perspectives in therapy.
Feeling stuck? Considering a change? Looking to improve the intimacy and communication within your relationship? Ready for pre-marital or marriage counseling? Have parenting issues become to overwhelming to know what to do next? Difficulty setting boundaries in other areas of life? It can be beneficial to meet with a professional who specializes in deepening relationships, expanding insight, is sincerely supportive while able to teach you helpful skills like effective communication and emotion management. Together we'll create a space where you'll learn a better way to connect with others and live out what you truly value.
Feeling stuck? Considering a change? Looking to improve the intimacy and communication within your relationship? Ready for pre-marital or marriage counseling? Have parenting issues become to overwhelming to know what to do next? Difficulty setting boundaries in other areas of life? It can be beneficial to meet with a professional who specializes in deepening relationships, expanding insight, is sincerely supportive while able to teach you helpful skills like effective communication and emotion management. Together we'll create a space where you'll learn a better way to connect with others and live out what you truly value.
Each of us is a unique constellation of experiences, values, identities and needs; my work aims to embrace and empower that. To thrive we need all parts of ourselves to be affirmed and nurtured. Each individual is the expert in themself; people’s insight into their identities and values guides our work together. We have each fought to gain wisdom about ourselves and skills to care for ourselves; I hope to empower people to apply that wisdom and grow those skills so they can live the life they want to live.
Each of us is a unique constellation of experiences, values, identities and needs; my work aims to embrace and empower that. To thrive we need all parts of ourselves to be affirmed and nurtured. Each individual is the expert in themself; people’s insight into their identities and values guides our work together. We have each fought to gain wisdom about ourselves and skills to care for ourselves; I hope to empower people to apply that wisdom and grow those skills so they can live the life they want to live.
Modern relationships are HARD. It’s a struggle to find the right person OR to wonder if your current partner is possibly the wrong person. It’s tough when you feel burned by or totally confused about your path. Maybe you’ve even made choices or overlooked things you now regret. Or, maybe it’s a relationship with a boss or coworkers who undervalue you or play favorites with others. Your work ethic and good ideas have long taken a backseat to putting out fires or just avoiding things way more than you should. You’re past thinking that life’s fair. But, you never thought that things could go THIS wrong or get under your skin THIS much.
Modern relationships are HARD. It’s a struggle to find the right person OR to wonder if your current partner is possibly the wrong person. It’s tough when you feel burned by or totally confused about your path. Maybe you’ve even made choices or overlooked things you now regret. Or, maybe it’s a relationship with a boss or coworkers who undervalue you or play favorites with others. Your work ethic and good ideas have long taken a backseat to putting out fires or just avoiding things way more than you should. You’re past thinking that life’s fair. But, you never thought that things could go THIS wrong or get under your skin THIS much.
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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.