Attachment-based Therapists in Pasquotank County, NC
My ideal client is someone who is open to the process of change and express a motivation to grow and learn. They may be struggling to cope with a loss, past trauma, or going through current life changes and stressors leaving them looking for support. Therapy is a process, so patience with one's self and the process is key.
My ideal client is someone who is open to the process of change and express a motivation to grow and learn. They may be struggling to cope with a loss, past trauma, or going through current life changes and stressors leaving them looking for support. Therapy is a process, so patience with one's self and the process is key.
Specializing in complex trauma and marriage therapy, I am an Emdria-Certified Approved Consultant, and Gottman-trained. I teach EMDR internationally with the EMDR Institute as a Facilitator. And just as Gottman Method is the only 100% research-based marriage therapy, EMDR is the top choice of the World Health Organization, DOD, and others. Integrating methods such as Ego State Therapy, Action Psychology, TSDP, somatic resourcing, and CBT enables me to treat the complex trauma spectrum. Childhood trauma usually doesn't look like PTSD, and may look like treatment-resistant bipolar II, anxiety, eating disorders, even chronic pain.
Specializing in complex trauma and marriage therapy, I am an Emdria-Certified Approved Consultant, and Gottman-trained. I teach EMDR internationally with the EMDR Institute as a Facilitator. And just as Gottman Method is the only 100% research-based marriage therapy, EMDR is the top choice of the World Health Organization, DOD, and others. Integrating methods such as Ego State Therapy, Action Psychology, TSDP, somatic resourcing, and CBT enables me to treat the complex trauma spectrum. Childhood trauma usually doesn't look like PTSD, and may look like treatment-resistant bipolar II, anxiety, eating disorders, even chronic pain.
Kathryn Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Waitlist for new clients
It's easy to feel disconnected from ourselves and our loved ones, leading to stress, anxiety, depression, and strained relationships. You might feel exhausted, trapped by the past or caught up in worries about the future. You're tired of questioning yourself and where you're headed. You're ready to feel at ease and confident in yourself. You want to break free from the past and THRIVE rather than just survive.
It's easy to feel disconnected from ourselves and our loved ones, leading to stress, anxiety, depression, and strained relationships. You might feel exhausted, trapped by the past or caught up in worries about the future. You're tired of questioning yourself and where you're headed. You're ready to feel at ease and confident in yourself. You want to break free from the past and THRIVE rather than just survive.
Hey there! I understand that reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you're carrying anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, or the weight of life's many responsibilities. You do not have to navigate those struggles alone.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and a wide range of needs. My professional background includes three years in a public health setting, with a special interest in maternal mental health. These experiences shaped my belief that healing is not one-size-fits-all and that every person deserves care that is unique.
Hey there! I understand that reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you're carrying anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, or the weight of life's many responsibilities. You do not have to navigate those struggles alone.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and a wide range of needs. My professional background includes three years in a public health setting, with a special interest in maternal mental health. These experiences shaped my belief that healing is not one-size-fits-all and that every person deserves care that is unique.
You’re someone carrying more than you show—maybe trauma, overwhelm, people-pleasing, or feeling disconnected from yourself. Are you experiencing life with a sense that you’ve been surviving instead of truly living? You want relief, clarity, and a way to feel whole again. You’re ready to understand your patterns, heal old wounds, move through relational conflict and feel more grounded in who you are. As you go through this journey, you are looking for a safe space where you can slow down, breathe, and finally move toward the life you’ve been wanting.
You’re someone carrying more than you show—maybe trauma, overwhelm, people-pleasing, or feeling disconnected from yourself. Are you experiencing life with a sense that you’ve been surviving instead of truly living? You want relief, clarity, and a way to feel whole again. You’re ready to understand your patterns, heal old wounds, move through relational conflict and feel more grounded in who you are. As you go through this journey, you are looking for a safe space where you can slow down, breathe, and finally move toward the life you’ve been wanting.
Using a blend of CBT, attachment-based therapy, and motivational interviewing, I empower you to manage emotional dysregulation, develop effective coping skills, and build self-esteem.
In the first session with me, you can expect a compassionate, gentle approach who is listening to you and wanting to get to know you. Should you be in crisis, that will be addressed first. I consider myself open-minded and am willing to hear your concerns. Learning more about you as a client will help future sessions.
Using a blend of CBT, attachment-based therapy, and motivational interviewing, I empower you to manage emotional dysregulation, develop effective coping skills, and build self-esteem.
In the first session with me, you can expect a compassionate, gentle approach who is listening to you and wanting to get to know you. Should you be in crisis, that will be addressed first. I consider myself open-minded and am willing to hear your concerns. Learning more about you as a client will help future sessions.
Jessica Lynn Drennen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
At the end of the day, relationships matter & I believe they are at the core of our success. How we interact with one another in every setting & how we treat ourselves is crucial to navigating through life. When we love ourselves, we are able to think positively, create & reach goals, take responsibility, understand things we can & cannot control, treat ourselves with compassion & have confidence. When one of these relationships if lacking or does not exist, we are suseptible to a plethora of mental health & life struggles.
At the end of the day, relationships matter & I believe they are at the core of our success. How we interact with one another in every setting & how we treat ourselves is crucial to navigating through life. When we love ourselves, we are able to think positively, create & reach goals, take responsibility, understand things we can & cannot control, treat ourselves with compassion & have confidence. When one of these relationships if lacking or does not exist, we are suseptible to a plethora of mental health & life struggles.
Here on the Outer Banks of NC, some of us comb the beach looking for bits of glass, that have been softened by time spent in tumultuous waters. Sea glass started out intact and then by some misfortune or someone's carelessness, ended up adrift and eventually broken at the bottom of the sea. Like sea glass, you, too, are a treasure, waiting to be found. Rather than feeling invisible, unimportant, or damaged, I can assist you in discovering who you really are-your inherent value, beauty and resilience. I have extensive training in the area of trauma treatment.
Here on the Outer Banks of NC, some of us comb the beach looking for bits of glass, that have been softened by time spent in tumultuous waters. Sea glass started out intact and then by some misfortune or someone's carelessness, ended up adrift and eventually broken at the bottom of the sea. Like sea glass, you, too, are a treasure, waiting to be found. Rather than feeling invisible, unimportant, or damaged, I can assist you in discovering who you really are-your inherent value, beauty and resilience. I have extensive training in the area of trauma treatment.
Britney Dixon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LPC, LCASA
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Not accepting new clients
Struggling with intimacy, trauma, or feeling stuck? You’re not alone. Many adults face challenges in relationships, self-esteem, or healing from past pain. As a certified sex and trauma therapist, I do my best to create a safe, non-judgmental, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and neurodivergent-friendly space to explore these issues and work toward healing. Together, we’ll build tools to help you reclaim confidence, deepen connections, and create lasting change. I would be honored to help you take the first step toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Struggling with intimacy, trauma, or feeling stuck? You’re not alone. Many adults face challenges in relationships, self-esteem, or healing from past pain. As a certified sex and trauma therapist, I do my best to create a safe, non-judgmental, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and neurodivergent-friendly space to explore these issues and work toward healing. Together, we’ll build tools to help you reclaim confidence, deepen connections, and create lasting change. I would be honored to help you take the first step toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Online Therapists
Feeling out of control of your emotions? Our ability to be intentional in shaping our relationships can be compromised by unproductive mind patterns limiting our ability to be deliberate in how we manage ourselves when emotions are running high. Free yourself from your past, become the author of your own story. As a marriage and family therapist I work systemically with individuals, couples, and families harnessing the power of our relationships to heal. Systemic therapy assumes that disfunction exists in our interactions with others, people are not "sick" or broken" and therapy optimizes our important relationships.
Feeling out of control of your emotions? Our ability to be intentional in shaping our relationships can be compromised by unproductive mind patterns limiting our ability to be deliberate in how we manage ourselves when emotions are running high. Free yourself from your past, become the author of your own story. As a marriage and family therapist I work systemically with individuals, couples, and families harnessing the power of our relationships to heal. Systemic therapy assumes that disfunction exists in our interactions with others, people are not "sick" or broken" and therapy optimizes our important relationships.
Does nature feel like home; authentic, beautiful, still, free, and wise in its silence? Do you yearn to explore, create, connect but feel lost, misunderstood, stuck and/or overwhelmed? It’s hard to connect well with others when you are performing, exhausted & depleted.
Let’s slow things down: disappear into music; walk barefoot on green grass; smile at simple beauty; notice rhythm; & flow at a genuine & unhurried pace. Using principals of polyvagal therory, affective neuroscience, & trauma-informed equine-facilitated practices, lets begin - the way forward
Does nature feel like home; authentic, beautiful, still, free, and wise in its silence? Do you yearn to explore, create, connect but feel lost, misunderstood, stuck and/or overwhelmed? It’s hard to connect well with others when you are performing, exhausted & depleted.
Let’s slow things down: disappear into music; walk barefoot on green grass; smile at simple beauty; notice rhythm; & flow at a genuine & unhurried pace. Using principals of polyvagal therory, affective neuroscience, & trauma-informed equine-facilitated practices, lets begin - the way forward
Heavy burdens of anxiety, depression, and addiction often have deep roots in unresolved grief and trauma. All these life transitions, from divorce to retirement, career changes, or the loneliness of an empty nest, can unravel the threads of a once-coherent life narrative, leaving individuals feeling lost, purposeless, and desperate for hope. Emphasizing hope as a guiding light can inspire individuals to believe in their capacity to heal and move forward.
Heavy burdens of anxiety, depression, and addiction often have deep roots in unresolved grief and trauma. All these life transitions, from divorce to retirement, career changes, or the loneliness of an empty nest, can unravel the threads of a once-coherent life narrative, leaving individuals feeling lost, purposeless, and desperate for hope. Emphasizing hope as a guiding light can inspire individuals to believe in their capacity to heal and move forward.
Anita B. Wright
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHCS, NCC, LPC, MSA, MAEd
Greenville, NC 27834
Thank you for taking the first step by shoring up the courage to find me here. “Smooth seas do not make for skillful sailors.” This African proverb so appropriately explains the therapeutic work we will do together. Metaphorically, as we identify the issues and curiosities you bring into counseling, we become the seas; as we work together to explore and notice the things surrounding us, we develop a therapeutic alliance; we then become the sailors. We navigate the waters using therapeutic tools; we practice in a safe space, and build capacity in you, the soon skillful sailor. Reach my website: www.counselingteaandtherapypllc.com
Thank you for taking the first step by shoring up the courage to find me here. “Smooth seas do not make for skillful sailors.” This African proverb so appropriately explains the therapeutic work we will do together. Metaphorically, as we identify the issues and curiosities you bring into counseling, we become the seas; as we work together to explore and notice the things surrounding us, we develop a therapeutic alliance; we then become the sailors. We navigate the waters using therapeutic tools; we practice in a safe space, and build capacity in you, the soon skillful sailor. Reach my website: www.counselingteaandtherapypllc.com
Hi there! I’m so glad you’re here. If you’re feeling unsure about starting therapy, you’re not alone. Many people worry about being too much or not knowing where to begin. People often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. I work with individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief or loss. I am especially passionate about supporting identity exploration and healing for marginalized individuals. I also provide ADHD and autism assessments through a neurodiversity-affirming lens.
Hi there! I’m so glad you’re here. If you’re feeling unsure about starting therapy, you’re not alone. Many people worry about being too much or not knowing where to begin. People often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. I work with individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief or loss. I am especially passionate about supporting identity exploration and healing for marginalized individuals. I also provide ADHD and autism assessments through a neurodiversity-affirming lens.
Life can feel overwhelming at times—balancing relationships, parenting, work, and big life changes can leave you feeling stretched thin. At Mane Source Counseling, we focus on helping you reconnect with your strengths, clarify your goals, and find meaningful ways forward. Nestled in a peaceful setting close to nature, we offer both office-based and farm-based environments that provide space for reflection, growth, and renewal. Whether you're exploring coaching, wellness immersions, or therapy, our unique approach allows you to tap into the calming and restorative power of nature as part of your journey toward balance and well-being
Life can feel overwhelming at times—balancing relationships, parenting, work, and big life changes can leave you feeling stretched thin. At Mane Source Counseling, we focus on helping you reconnect with your strengths, clarify your goals, and find meaningful ways forward. Nestled in a peaceful setting close to nature, we offer both office-based and farm-based environments that provide space for reflection, growth, and renewal. Whether you're exploring coaching, wellness immersions, or therapy, our unique approach allows you to tap into the calming and restorative power of nature as part of your journey toward balance and well-being
I utilize several different modalities of treatment such as Cognitive Behavioral, Attachment-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, etc.
Let's be honest, life is hard! Sometimes we as humans experience situations that can lead us to become stuck, unable to move forward, and unable to cope with these situations. Said times can be scary, causing us anxiety and a sense of helplessness. As a therapist, I work to create a safe space for you to share your lived experiences and help you too truly process and reflect upon them, in an effort to develop the skills needed to tackle these things head on.
I utilize several different modalities of treatment such as Cognitive Behavioral, Attachment-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, etc.
Let's be honest, life is hard! Sometimes we as humans experience situations that can lead us to become stuck, unable to move forward, and unable to cope with these situations. Said times can be scary, causing us anxiety and a sense of helplessness. As a therapist, I work to create a safe space for you to share your lived experiences and help you too truly process and reflect upon them, in an effort to develop the skills needed to tackle these things head on.
Irma Abrego-Lappin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
1 Endorsed
Winterville, NC 28590
Waitlist for new clients
As a therapist, I believe people have deep-rooted aspirations for well-being in many areas of their lives, including emotional, physical, social, and spiritual wellness. I strive to make a safe and trusting relationship with clients so that they can improve in each of these areas and feel more balanced and fulfilled. I collaboratively work with clients, valuing their unique strengths, interests, and aspirations. I enjoy working with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief, life transitions, career/vocational concerns, spirituality, weight management and body image concerns, and relationship issues.
As a therapist, I believe people have deep-rooted aspirations for well-being in many areas of their lives, including emotional, physical, social, and spiritual wellness. I strive to make a safe and trusting relationship with clients so that they can improve in each of these areas and feel more balanced and fulfilled. I collaboratively work with clients, valuing their unique strengths, interests, and aspirations. I enjoy working with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief, life transitions, career/vocational concerns, spirituality, weight management and body image concerns, and relationship issues.
I am not a one-size-fits-all therapist. I draw from several evidence-based approaches and use what actually fits the person sitting across from me.
Most of my work is rooted in Internal Family Systems (IFS), a model that helps people understand the different emotional patterns and protective responses that show up in daily life. That critical inner voice. The part that shuts down under stress. The anxious response that fears rejection. These patterns make sense when you understand where they came from. And once you do, things start to shift.
I am not a one-size-fits-all therapist. I draw from several evidence-based approaches and use what actually fits the person sitting across from me.
Most of my work is rooted in Internal Family Systems (IFS), a model that helps people understand the different emotional patterns and protective responses that show up in daily life. That critical inner voice. The part that shuts down under stress. The anxious response that fears rejection. These patterns make sense when you understand where they came from. And once you do, things start to shift.
I am a mental health practitioner, or psychotherapist, who has been serving the North Carolina community for several years. I have clinical experience working with individuals facing many different mental health challenges, including those who have endured trauma,(physical, sexual, and emotional; childhood and adult), those dealing with the ramifications of narcissistic abuse, and those living with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, other mood disorders, OCD, ADHD, substance use disorders, and personality disorders. I have experience working with individuals who serve or have served in the armed forces.
I am a mental health practitioner, or psychotherapist, who has been serving the North Carolina community for several years. I have clinical experience working with individuals facing many different mental health challenges, including those who have endured trauma,(physical, sexual, and emotional; childhood and adult), those dealing with the ramifications of narcissistic abuse, and those living with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, other mood disorders, OCD, ADHD, substance use disorders, and personality disorders. I have experience working with individuals who serve or have served in the armed forces.
Deborah Ashway
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHCS, LCAS
4 Endorsed
New Bern, NC 28562
I offer therapy services as well as supervision services for Associates (LCMHCA). EMDR Certified, I help you overcome hidden patterns that hinder success, joy and authentic living. Together we explore your experiences and collaborate to establish tailored adjustments for optimal balance. Even small changes can have profound effects, improving self-confidence, relationship, career, and emotional wellbeing. We target the root of the emotions resulting in enhancing self-confidence, relationships, career, success and ultimately get you to your best self where you can experience true joy.
I offer therapy services as well as supervision services for Associates (LCMHCA). EMDR Certified, I help you overcome hidden patterns that hinder success, joy and authentic living. Together we explore your experiences and collaborate to establish tailored adjustments for optimal balance. Even small changes can have profound effects, improving self-confidence, relationship, career, and emotional wellbeing. We target the root of the emotions resulting in enhancing self-confidence, relationships, career, success and ultimately get you to your best self where you can experience true joy.
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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.