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Danielle D Relyea
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, -R, EMDR, -AF
Verified Verified
Smithtown, NY 11787
It takes courage to seek guidance and can take a few tries to connect with a Mental Health Professional thatcan meet your needs. So keep trying until you meet that person & don't give up Hope!:) I have twenty plus years experience in mental health care, I'm dedicated to decreasing mental health stigma, highly passionate about understanding our mind practicing progressive, advanced, integrative treatment approaches. I'm always learning & growing from my work with clients & consider it a sacred privilege to assist another in their healing journey. I treat a broad range of issues, including but not limited to the most common in human experience: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Addiction, Grief & Loss, Relationship Difficulties, & Stress management. Whole Person, Multifaceted approach All the best in your wellness journey Danielle :)
It takes courage to seek guidance and can take a few tries to connect with a Mental Health Professional thatcan meet your needs. So keep trying until you meet that person & don't give up Hope!:) I have twenty plus years experience in mental health care, I'm dedicated to decreasing mental health stigma, highly passionate about understanding our mind practicing progressive, advanced, integrative treatment approaches. I'm always learning & growing from my work with clients & consider it a sacred privilege to assist another in their healing journey. I treat a broad range of issues, including but not limited to the most common in human experience: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Addiction, Grief & Loss, Relationship Difficulties, & Stress management. Whole Person, Multifaceted approach All the best in your wellness journey Danielle :)
(631) 734-0415 View (631) 734-0415
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Randi Zimmerman @ Randi Z. Therapy Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plainview, NY 11803
At The Time is Always Now Therapy Group, Randi Zimmerman, LCSW-R, CEDS-S and her team are ready for you! "What lies before you and what lies behind you are tiny matters compared to what lies within you." - Ralph Waldo Emerson. For those who wish to be the best they can be, to heal and strive and connect, therapy can help you achieve the highest quality of your life. Your unique strengths will be uncovered and cultivated to help you meet the challenges before you. You will be guided and nurtured to achieve and exceed your goals, to take the risks necessary to fulfill your dreams. The time to start is now!
At The Time is Always Now Therapy Group, Randi Zimmerman, LCSW-R, CEDS-S and her team are ready for you! "What lies before you and what lies behind you are tiny matters compared to what lies within you." - Ralph Waldo Emerson. For those who wish to be the best they can be, to heal and strive and connect, therapy can help you achieve the highest quality of your life. Your unique strengths will be uncovered and cultivated to help you meet the challenges before you. You will be guided and nurtured to achieve and exceed your goals, to take the risks necessary to fulfill your dreams. The time to start is now!
(516) 986-4345 View (516) 986-4345
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Paula S. Gilbert
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Huntington Station, NY 11746  (Online Only)
Wouldn't it be great to get the guidance and support you need to have more ease in your mind and body? To move through life's big challenges with confidence and resilience? The truth is most of us have accumulated feelings and beliefs from traumatic and hurtful experiences. We form all kinds of uncomfortable symptoms as a result, from inner conflicts and severe self-criticism to anxiety, depression, and broken relationships. The great thing is that these uncomfortable symptoms really get our attention and can call us to a more satisfying conscious life and a much improved version of ourselves. I am here to help you do this.
Wouldn't it be great to get the guidance and support you need to have more ease in your mind and body? To move through life's big challenges with confidence and resilience? The truth is most of us have accumulated feelings and beliefs from traumatic and hurtful experiences. We form all kinds of uncomfortable symptoms as a result, from inner conflicts and severe self-criticism to anxiety, depression, and broken relationships. The great thing is that these uncomfortable symptoms really get our attention and can call us to a more satisfying conscious life and a much improved version of ourselves. I am here to help you do this.
(631) 386-8087 View (631) 386-8087
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Michelle Hofman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Commack, NY 11725
If you are feeling overwhelmed by issues such as anxiety, re-experiencing past events, or feeling generally stuck I can offer you a relaxed environment in which to overcome your struggles. Together, we will find a balance between understanding, acceptance, and change. In therapy a supportive relationship is fundamental, and we will explore together how to best help you reach your goals. I am EMDRIA certified and use the framework that our past experiences can be contributing to our present discomfort. I have worked with people on a variety of issues, and I look forward to speaking with you to discuss your situation.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by issues such as anxiety, re-experiencing past events, or feeling generally stuck I can offer you a relaxed environment in which to overcome your struggles. Together, we will find a balance between understanding, acceptance, and change. In therapy a supportive relationship is fundamental, and we will explore together how to best help you reach your goals. I am EMDRIA certified and use the framework that our past experiences can be contributing to our present discomfort. I have worked with people on a variety of issues, and I look forward to speaking with you to discuss your situation.
(516) 789-2837 View (516) 789-2837
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Marissa Ahern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Huntington, NY 11743  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
It can be hard to be a person in the world sometimes, especially if you have experienced loss, survived trauma or learned that something terrible will happen if you are not "perfect." Despite being “put together” on the outside, you find yourself spending so much energy trying to stay that way that you are burning out. You want to feel better but you are getting so overwhelmed that you shut down before you even know where to start. Many of my people have these concerns when we first meet but together we are able to practice actionable steps to access joy and security in the present and reconnect with hope for the future.
It can be hard to be a person in the world sometimes, especially if you have experienced loss, survived trauma or learned that something terrible will happen if you are not "perfect." Despite being “put together” on the outside, you find yourself spending so much energy trying to stay that way that you are burning out. You want to feel better but you are getting so overwhelmed that you shut down before you even know where to start. Many of my people have these concerns when we first meet but together we are able to practice actionable steps to access joy and security in the present and reconnect with hope for the future.
(631) 250-6503 View (631) 250-6503
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Contemplative Counseling & Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, marriag, couples, family, therapi
Verified Verified
Northport, NY 11768
Within a safe, empathetic and non-judgemental environment I will collaboratively work with you to identify your needs and goals. With compassion, empathy and care for all who find themselves in need, I strive to provide the best help possible based on current research. I will journey with you as you forge new paths in your life, within your relationships. Whether you are experiencing feelings of despair, loneliness, a sense of disconnect or you have a history of significant loss, trauma, unsatisfying relationships; Intimacy issues, life long feelings of sadness, of not fitting in, belonging, unable to experience true joy,I'm here.
Within a safe, empathetic and non-judgemental environment I will collaboratively work with you to identify your needs and goals. With compassion, empathy and care for all who find themselves in need, I strive to provide the best help possible based on current research. I will journey with you as you forge new paths in your life, within your relationships. Whether you are experiencing feelings of despair, loneliness, a sense of disconnect or you have a history of significant loss, trauma, unsatisfying relationships; Intimacy issues, life long feelings of sadness, of not fitting in, belonging, unable to experience true joy,I'm here.
(631) 257-7668 View (631) 257-7668
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Laney Wallace
Art Therapist, MPS, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dix Hills, NY 11746  (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck, despite being highly self-aware? Have you tried talk therapy before and it felt nice to vent, but it didn’t really create the transformation or deep healing and relief from anxiety you were looking for? I help millennial women like you by using a holistic approach to therapy. I combine EMDR therapy, art therapy, IFS therapy and somatic practices like nervous system regulation to heal at the root of your issues, discover what you want out of life, and create lasting changes. I also offer EMDR Intensives for those who want to heal NOW and don't want to spend months or even years in the traditional therapy model.
Do you feel stuck, despite being highly self-aware? Have you tried talk therapy before and it felt nice to vent, but it didn’t really create the transformation or deep healing and relief from anxiety you were looking for? I help millennial women like you by using a holistic approach to therapy. I combine EMDR therapy, art therapy, IFS therapy and somatic practices like nervous system regulation to heal at the root of your issues, discover what you want out of life, and create lasting changes. I also offer EMDR Intensives for those who want to heal NOW and don't want to spend months or even years in the traditional therapy model.
(929) 493-5585 View (929) 493-5585
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Christine Mammes
Counselor, LMHC, ERYT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Syosset, NY 11791
I am a warm and inviting therapist that has created a sacred space with your healing in mind. I offer my clients the elements that I find most valuable in any therapeutic relationship; support, encouragement, empathic listening, non-judgement, interaction, collaboration, and trust. With a varied toolbox and skill set that we can draw upon, I enjoy blending evidence based practices with more creative approaches when called for. Some clients are open to including mind/ body based practices in their work with me while others may pursue a more traditional route. Ultimately, we will work collaboratively on the issues you are facing.
I am a warm and inviting therapist that has created a sacred space with your healing in mind. I offer my clients the elements that I find most valuable in any therapeutic relationship; support, encouragement, empathic listening, non-judgement, interaction, collaboration, and trust. With a varied toolbox and skill set that we can draw upon, I enjoy blending evidence based practices with more creative approaches when called for. Some clients are open to including mind/ body based practices in their work with me while others may pursue a more traditional route. Ultimately, we will work collaboratively on the issues you are facing.
(516) 261-6263 View (516) 261-6263
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Zipa Leah Scheinberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, SIFI
Verified Verified
Woodbury, NY 11797
I work with goal-oriented women who want to succeed in breaking through old patterns of trauma, pain, and anxiety and who want to achieve their impossible. People often come to me when they have been talk therapy and feel frustrated by lack of change. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, or chronic and/or acute trauma, I applaud you for reaching out for help. The first step is believing that things can be different. I believe in the innate wholeness of all human beings and am inspired daily by the resilience and fortitude of the people whom I see. My mantra is: Hope. Belief. Change. Growth.
I work with goal-oriented women who want to succeed in breaking through old patterns of trauma, pain, and anxiety and who want to achieve their impossible. People often come to me when they have been talk therapy and feel frustrated by lack of change. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, or chronic and/or acute trauma, I applaud you for reaching out for help. The first step is believing that things can be different. I believe in the innate wholeness of all human beings and am inspired daily by the resilience and fortitude of the people whom I see. My mantra is: Hope. Belief. Change. Growth.
(845) 415-6845 View (845) 415-6845
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Alexandra LaRocco
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bayville, NY 11709  (Online Only)
Join me on a journey of self-exploration, understanding, and growth through a holistic lens. While providing an empathetic and nonjudgmental environment, I will work alongside you to create greater self-awareness and develop healthy ways to navigate life. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, depression, trauma, grief, alcohol & substance use, and people-pleasing tendencies. Whatever you are going through, I am here to help support, guide, and empower you in leading a more genuine and fulfilling life.
Join me on a journey of self-exploration, understanding, and growth through a holistic lens. While providing an empathetic and nonjudgmental environment, I will work alongside you to create greater self-awareness and develop healthy ways to navigate life. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, depression, trauma, grief, alcohol & substance use, and people-pleasing tendencies. Whatever you are going through, I am here to help support, guide, and empower you in leading a more genuine and fulfilling life.
(516) 604-3530 View (516) 604-3530
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Megan Romano
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Woodbury, NY 11797
I understand how difficult it can be to decide to seek help for life's obstacles. In my practice, my goal is to help my clients become experts on themselves. Every end is a new beginning. If you're challenged with relationship issues, family conflict, parenting, a trauma history, depression, anxiety or have a child or an adolescent who is struggling with behavioral issues, or just looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation and looking to move in a new direction, I encourage you to let me help you with your experiences. I am dedicated to getting to the root of stuck patterns. There are techniques out there!
I understand how difficult it can be to decide to seek help for life's obstacles. In my practice, my goal is to help my clients become experts on themselves. Every end is a new beginning. If you're challenged with relationship issues, family conflict, parenting, a trauma history, depression, anxiety or have a child or an adolescent who is struggling with behavioral issues, or just looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation and looking to move in a new direction, I encourage you to let me help you with your experiences. I am dedicated to getting to the root of stuck patterns. There are techniques out there!
(646) 845-0615 View (646) 845-0615

Online Therapists

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Kaori Stram
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Eastchester, NY 10709  (Online Only)
​ My therapy style is collaborative and experiential, and is informed by a healing-oriented, emotion-focused, attachment-based psychotherapy model called AEDP psychotherapy.
Are you struggling with high-functioning anxiety, imposter syndrome, perfectionism or a people-pleasing tendency? You may feel constantly anxious or on the edge. But when you look for help, you often end up feeling not heard/understood. You're not alone and it's time to stop problem-solving all by yourself. Finding a therapist is daunting, but with a little step, you will no longer get stuck alone in the darkness. Together, we will address a roadblock in your life and build emotional and interpersonal skills in your tool box.
​ My therapy style is collaborative and experiential, and is informed by a healing-oriented, emotion-focused, attachment-based psychotherapy model called AEDP psychotherapy.
Are you struggling with high-functioning anxiety, imposter syndrome, perfectionism or a people-pleasing tendency? You may feel constantly anxious or on the edge. But when you look for help, you often end up feeling not heard/understood. You're not alone and it's time to stop problem-solving all by yourself. Finding a therapist is daunting, but with a little step, you will no longer get stuck alone in the darkness. Together, we will address a roadblock in your life and build emotional and interpersonal skills in your tool box.
(929) 205-3801 View (929) 205-3801
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Dr. Natalie Zaragoza
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10013
Welcome! I am a psychotherapist striving to deliver high-quality therapy that is holistic and tailored to you. My priority is providing a safe and comfortable therapeutic relationship. This foundation is the groundwork that allows my clients to take risks in therapy and discuss what is really getting in the way of the life they want to lead. Therapy with me means going beyond the surface of thoughts and behaviors to access underlying emotions that are often at the root of feeling stuck. As an attachment-based therapist, I help my clients explore their relationships and their emotional and behavioral patterns.
Welcome! I am a psychotherapist striving to deliver high-quality therapy that is holistic and tailored to you. My priority is providing a safe and comfortable therapeutic relationship. This foundation is the groundwork that allows my clients to take risks in therapy and discuss what is really getting in the way of the life they want to lead. Therapy with me means going beyond the surface of thoughts and behaviors to access underlying emotions that are often at the root of feeling stuck. As an attachment-based therapist, I help my clients explore their relationships and their emotional and behavioral patterns.
(949) 558-2547 View (949) 558-2547
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Melanie Van Orden | Trauma Recovery | Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (Ketamine)
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019
My clients often appreciate an eclectic approach utilizing somatic, relational, attachment-based, mindfulness-based (MBCT), psychodynamic, & Internal Family Systems (IFS) modalities.
Have you tried traditional talk therapy and find yourself hitting a plateau? Are you experiencing trauma and PTSD due to a break-up, divorce, grief, sexual addiction, infidelity, love addiction, or sexual abuse and wonder if relief will ever be available to you? Perhaps you're curious if the growing field of psychedelic-assisted therapy could help you find the change you are seeking. If so, you've come to the right place. I specialize in helping people find the breakthroughs they desire through an eclectic approach, including trauma-based therapy, somatic parts work, and psychedelic assisted therapy (currently utilizing ketamine).
My clients often appreciate an eclectic approach utilizing somatic, relational, attachment-based, mindfulness-based (MBCT), psychodynamic, & Internal Family Systems (IFS) modalities.
Have you tried traditional talk therapy and find yourself hitting a plateau? Are you experiencing trauma and PTSD due to a break-up, divorce, grief, sexual addiction, infidelity, love addiction, or sexual abuse and wonder if relief will ever be available to you? Perhaps you're curious if the growing field of psychedelic-assisted therapy could help you find the change you are seeking. If so, you've come to the right place. I specialize in helping people find the breakthroughs they desire through an eclectic approach, including trauma-based therapy, somatic parts work, and psychedelic assisted therapy (currently utilizing ketamine).
(718) 571-8412 View (718) 571-8412
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Jill Abramson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC, CSAT
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10075  (Online Only)
With over 25 years of experience, my specialty areas include couples therapy, infidelity, partners of sex addicts, substance abuse and recovery, sex addiction, individual therapy for anxiety, depression, EMDR trauma resolution DWI assessments, loss, bereavement and life coaching through difficult situations. I am extensively trained in a number of relationship therapy modalities and trauma resolution with the ability to use a wide range of therapy interventions to help you.
With over 25 years of experience, my specialty areas include couples therapy, infidelity, partners of sex addicts, substance abuse and recovery, sex addiction, individual therapy for anxiety, depression, EMDR trauma resolution DWI assessments, loss, bereavement and life coaching through difficult situations. I am extensively trained in a number of relationship therapy modalities and trauma resolution with the ability to use a wide range of therapy interventions to help you.
(917) 983-1360 View (917) 983-1360
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Carly Poczik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10128
I incorporate psychodynamic, attachment-based, mindfulness-based, and humanistic theories in my practice.
Many of us spend a long time running away from the true essence of ourselves. We abandon ourselves to be accepted by others or praised by a society that wants a specific version of us. This ultimately leads us with pain that we find various ways to numb. Together, we can explore, feel, and heal this pain.
I incorporate psychodynamic, attachment-based, mindfulness-based, and humanistic theories in my practice.
Many of us spend a long time running away from the true essence of ourselves. We abandon ourselves to be accepted by others or praised by a society that wants a specific version of us. This ultimately leads us with pain that we find various ways to numb. Together, we can explore, feel, and heal this pain.
(646) 849-6757 View (646) 849-6757
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Elina Potter
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010  (Online Only)
My intention is to help my clients to meet life with resilience and inspired creativity. I listen deeply to the wholeness of you and integrate traditional 'talk' therapy with somatic techniques to address both the mind and body. In the safety of our therapeutic partnership, I guide you to become aware of all aspects of your experience so that the disconnected parts of you are brought together into a meaningful unity.
My intention is to help my clients to meet life with resilience and inspired creativity. I listen deeply to the wholeness of you and integrate traditional 'talk' therapy with somatic techniques to address both the mind and body. In the safety of our therapeutic partnership, I guide you to become aware of all aspects of your experience so that the disconnected parts of you are brought together into a meaningful unity.
(646) 604-2362 View (646) 604-2362
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Rosey Rouhana
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston, NY 12401
I specialize in working with youth and families, and use traditional talk therapy, as well as Synergetic Play Therapy, a body-based modality, to facilitate growth and healing. I also offer the use of art and sandtray to help clients process feelings and experiences that are sometimes beyond words. In my work with teens and pre-teens, I seek to validate, support, and draw upon the innate wisdom they hold within to build resources, confidence, and movement toward goals. I hold my clients in the highest regard, and am constantly reminded in my work that young people can be our greatest teachers about ourselves and the world.
I specialize in working with youth and families, and use traditional talk therapy, as well as Synergetic Play Therapy, a body-based modality, to facilitate growth and healing. I also offer the use of art and sandtray to help clients process feelings and experiences that are sometimes beyond words. In my work with teens and pre-teens, I seek to validate, support, and draw upon the innate wisdom they hold within to build resources, confidence, and movement toward goals. I hold my clients in the highest regard, and am constantly reminded in my work that young people can be our greatest teachers about ourselves and the world.
(845) 448-9315 View (845) 448-9315
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Desiree Woehrle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11209  (Online Only)
Looking for an effective, attuned, licensed clinician to unpack the things you've been too afraid to look at by yourself? Need permission to slow down and take a breath? Come sit! Whether you're in the heart of NYC or further out in the state, our virtual connection ensures a secure and accessible space for your healing journey. Online therapy prioritizes your safety and convenience, allowing you to engage in transformative healing conversations from the comfort of your own space, wherever that may be week after week. Let's calm your mind and heal your heart so you can find your people and live fully.
Looking for an effective, attuned, licensed clinician to unpack the things you've been too afraid to look at by yourself? Need permission to slow down and take a breath? Come sit! Whether you're in the heart of NYC or further out in the state, our virtual connection ensures a secure and accessible space for your healing journey. Online therapy prioritizes your safety and convenience, allowing you to engage in transformative healing conversations from the comfort of your own space, wherever that may be week after week. Let's calm your mind and heal your heart so you can find your people and live fully.
(646) 389-4886 View (646) 389-4886
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Sherry Shokouhi
Counselor, LMHC, SEP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
While trained in evidence-based treatment techniques, my work is ever informed by and in full respect for the mind, body, and spirit of each client. As you consider the sometimes intimidating but always promising and courageous step of entering therapy, I welcome the opportunity to help you find the relief and change you are seeking.
While trained in evidence-based treatment techniques, my work is ever informed by and in full respect for the mind, body, and spirit of each client. As you consider the sometimes intimidating but always promising and courageous step of entering therapy, I welcome the opportunity to help you find the relief and change you are seeking.
(917) 846-6692 View (917) 846-6692

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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.