Attachment-based Therapists in West Windsor, NJ
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Christine M Ruth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling stuck in a difficult circumstance or a relational conflict? Do you find yourself limited by fear, anxiety, lack of motivation or clarity? Are you discerning whether or not to stay in a current relationship? This can be a painful space. I believe we all have access to deep, still waters within us that can guide and direct us to deeper peace and clarity. Sometimes, we struggle to access that "knowing part" of us. I have 20 years of helping guide men, women, couples, adolescents and families gain skills and find deeper, more peaceful waters in seasons of grief, anxiety, depression, divorce & couple's conflict.

Susan Glaser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am here to support you as an individual, a couple, or a family. If you are experiencing stress, depression, or anxiety due to a change in your circumstances, or to ongoing relationship problems, my goal is to assist you to heal and resolve difficulties. I work with many different family and marital issues, including helping adoptive families. I welcome couples and families, including young children, with whom I work in close consultation with their parents. Cómo terapeuta bilingual, estoy aquí para apoyar a Ud. como individuo, pareja, o familia.
Not accepting new clients

Sophia Mai
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Are you a perfectionist? A high achiever? But despite how much you have accomplished, you still feel that you are hindered by low self-esteem and lack of confidence? Struggle with asking for help? I understand how isolated you may feel when you are not able to get the help you need. Isolation leads to feelings of loneliness and that heavy feeling of loneliness is such a huge burden to carry. Imagine working with a warm, compassionate, and validating therapist, who can hold your hand and walk you through the process of untangling the stories of your life, making the unconscious conscious, and helping you become your authentic self.

Ashley M. Kussman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Often individuals who have experienced on-going internal or relational conflict feel stuck in a cycle that they can't seem to control no matter how many attempts or strategies they try. In the confusion and exhaustion, they give up and give in to hopelessness, low self-worth, shame, anger, and fear. This leads into more alienation, suffering, and despair. Those who want to heal the relationship with themselves and with those they love can rediscover the self that is trapped under all of the pain, anger, and fear. With empathic support, knowledge, and adequate resources, healing is possible.

Laurie Schwartzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
You will be in a space where you can feel safe, not judged and free to explore your issues/conflicts in your most intimate relationships, friendships and work. You can be freed of the issues or traumas from the past that have held you back. I work in both short and long term therapy depending on your needs. Perhaps you want help to free yourself of old habits and repetitive patterns that have been hurtful in the past and to recognize toxic relationships. I also help couples to improve communication and to understand one another in order to create or improve a loving bond.

Tricia L. Casey Psy.d
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified
Verified
Look for the strength. In you. In your child. I can help. I am a Clinical and School Psychologist with extensive experience evaluating, diagnosing, and working with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of issues, including: ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, complex learning difficulties, social-emotional & behavioral difficulties, mood and anxiety disorders, and medical/neurological conditions. My strength-based approach to therapy and evaluations combines comprehensive assessment with evidenced-based interventions, and actionable recommendations. I offer individual and group therapy for children and adolescents, and individual therapy for adults.

Dr. Widian Nicola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
We all accrue wounds in the course of living. Finding the right therapist is the best way to find help to heal wounds. To support those who seek change, particularly in relationships, I take an authentic, non-judgmental approach that is free of trend-driven techniques. By providing a safe and respectful space that values and nourishes the healing process, clients can expect non-pathologized care. Given that conflict comes in many forms, my therapeutic approach is equally personalized to each individual and couple's needs.

Joseph Cooper
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My approach to therapy is compassionate and respectful. In addition to gaining greater understanding of your self, therapy is an opportunity to learn specific skills and techniques for meeting your goals and feeling better. I value therapy as a time to face difficulties and break free from unsatisfying ways of feeling, thinking, or being in relationships with others. As a clinical psychologist, I am experienced in helping clients struggling with anxiety, low mood, painful or intense emotions, problems in close relationships, and self-criticism.

The Princeton Center for MindBody Healing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
The Princeton Center for MindBody Healing prioritizes holistic healing and walking with you to grow your best self: mind, body and soul. Our clinicians work on a wide range of issues with a wide range of therapeutic techniques, self-care tools and clinical styles. We offer traditional and non-traditional outpatient services for individuals, couples, and families of all forms and fashions including office and nature sessions, walking sessions, video, text and telephone. We believe in affirming & celebrating all people for who you truly are.

Jon Leano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you suffering from a loss -- or losses -- in your life? Have you lost a loved one? A relationship? Are you anticipating a loss? Loss and grief can be so painful, both emotionally and physically. What was, no longer is. The people and things you believed you could count on may no longer be available. Loss and grief can feel disorienting, like the ground under you has crumbled or shifted and you no longer know what’s up or down. You might feel stuck. You might feel like nothing will be good again. Loss and grief can bring up all kinds of feelings and reactions. They’re all valid.
Not accepting new clients

Katie Tracy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Meet Princeton Psychotherapy and Integrative Health (PPIH), where you, your values, and your self-determination are at the center of the healing process. We see you as a whole person, whose current reason for treatment is a product of multiple variables, which we work together to uncover and address. We also see you as an individual who is ready to embark on a journey where your valid needs are met, while you live life to the fullest.

Assenka Oksiloff
Counselor, LAC
Verified
Verified
I help individuals navigate immediate challenges in their personal, school or work lives while strengthening the type of insight and self-compassion that is necessary for long-term change.

KS Therapy and Consultation
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Stop the unhealthy relationship cycle, find new ways of getting your emotional needs met. I help individuals, who have struggled in their relationships, gain a better understanding of how the cycle of unhealthy relationships began. We explore how to create healthier, more fulfilling, emotional connections in a collaborative, nurturing, nonjudgmental environment. My clients, are often successful in life, but they also talk about how they are never happy or fulfilled in their current relationships. They talk about the difficult childhood that they had and often recognize the connection between the two.

Alex Epply-Schmidt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
When working with immediate areas of concern for clients, I use techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients develop problem-solving skills, determine personal goals and reduce stress and anxiety. For clients addressing unresolved difficult past experiences, I use psychodynamic Attachment Theory. I have a particular interest in helping adolescents develop insights and skills to create a personally meaningful life. I have experience working with clients with anxiety, depression, academic stress, and relationship difficulties.

Lisa Burditt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
We all struggle at times; emotional and psychological anguish are part of the human condition. And yet these challenges can be reframed as an indication that change may be helpful. I am a strong believer in the profound gift that mental health support can confer and that seeking therapeutic support is an act of self-empowerment and strength. I have a private practice in Princeton, NJ where I specialize in the treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders, LGBTQIA+ issues, parenting concerns, family systems and eating disorders. In my private practice I work with preadolescents, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
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Maureen Zdanis
Psychologist, PhD, she/her
Verified
Verified
At any stage of development, we are bound to encounter obstacles to our ability to thrive. I help clients to become proactive agents in their own process. I have worked extensively with clients across all ages to reduce symptoms, promote growth, and instill lasting change. I support children, teens, adults, and families in healing from anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression. I have a speciality in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, especially GNC and transgender folks. I am licensed to treat people in about 25 states. This means if you relocate for college or other life circumstances, you can maintain continuity of treatment.

Safe Place Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, LCADC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
At our practice, you will be supported by a dedicated team of compassionate and caring therapists. We are a trauma-informed, community-oriented practice that only uses evidence and research-based treatment modalities for depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and other life challenges and transitions. We believe in mind/body connection, so body-oriented skills are taught and incorporated into our therapy sessions. We will teach you/work with you on integrating mindfulness, meditation, grounding, and other effective coping skills to address emotional distress, change behavioral patterns and enhance relationships. All are welcome.

Maggie Masterton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, and families. I have numerous years experience working with children across a variety of clinical and educational settings, incorporating the use of play therapy and informed by current research in child development. I meet my clients with warmth, respect, and a desire to work to facilitate a relationship of deep understanding. Utilizing an integrative perspective, I engage my clients in creative and individualized therapeutic approaches, help them deepen their understanding of themselves, and support their work towards greater emotional health and well-being.

Arlene A. Kahn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, LCADC
Verified
Verified
My goal is to help people solve the problems that create barriers to experiencing joy in their relationships, their work and their life. Sometimes these problems give rise to depression, worry, loneliness, or fear. With a deep attunement I am often able to hear and relate well to people's concerns. I particularly specialize in treating addiction/ recovery concerns, marriage and relationship issues, and helping people achieve solutions to their individual problems and goals. See more at arlenekahntherapy.com

Path Forward Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, or feeling held back by past experiences? Do you feel like something is missing in your life or that you need to make important connections or breakthroughs to live your life more honestly? Do you feel stuck in the past, afraid to live your life, or lack of motivation? Do you feel like low self esteem or insecurity are holding you back? Are there unresolved issues in your relationships with your parents or your partner? We can focus on what you need to break the patterns and move forward.
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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.