Attachment-based Therapists in New York, NY
Thank you for stopping by. I’m a licensed psychologist and certified perinatal mental health provider with a practice rooted in relational, trauma-informed care. As a Nuyorican and bicultural therapist, I understand the complexity of holding multiple identities, navigating family expectations, and forging your own path. My mission is to provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed therapy that supports BIPOC and first-generation adults—especially those in the perinatal period or navigating intergenerational trauma.
Thank you for stopping by. I’m a licensed psychologist and certified perinatal mental health provider with a practice rooted in relational, trauma-informed care. As a Nuyorican and bicultural therapist, I understand the complexity of holding multiple identities, navigating family expectations, and forging your own path. My mission is to provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed therapy that supports BIPOC and first-generation adults—especially those in the perinatal period or navigating intergenerational trauma.
I am an experienced psychologist who is comfortable working with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. Through treatment I can help you develop a better understanding of the psychological and behavioral obstacles and patterns of relating which may be interfering in your relationships and well being.
I am an experienced psychologist who is comfortable working with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. Through treatment I can help you develop a better understanding of the psychological and behavioral obstacles and patterns of relating which may be interfering in your relationships and well being.
The decision to seek out a therapist demonstrates initiative and a willingness to invest in yourself and your most valuable relationships. While I have 17 years of experience as a mental health professional working with issues such as anxiety, depression, loss, trauma, and life transitions, I have a particular expertise and affinity for working with clients on relationship issues. My training in Couples and Family Therapy honed my interest in examining, enhancing, and repairing relationship dynamics in couples, families, and individuals who feel that their relational and communication patterns may be standing in the way of leading a richer life.
The decision to seek out a therapist demonstrates initiative and a willingness to invest in yourself and your most valuable relationships. While I have 17 years of experience as a mental health professional working with issues such as anxiety, depression, loss, trauma, and life transitions, I have a particular expertise and affinity for working with clients on relationship issues. My training in Couples and Family Therapy honed my interest in examining, enhancing, and repairing relationship dynamics in couples, families, and individuals who feel that their relational and communication patterns may be standing in the way of leading a richer life.
The strategies that usually get you through are not working like they used to anymore. What once felt like your strengths have now turned into weaknesses. Whether you are stuck making an important life decision, are feeling overwhelmed with life, are having an identity crisis, or an important relationship is slipping away...I am here to help you take the risks that you need to take in order to get on track.
The strategies that usually get you through are not working like they used to anymore. What once felt like your strengths have now turned into weaknesses. Whether you are stuck making an important life decision, are feeling overwhelmed with life, are having an identity crisis, or an important relationship is slipping away...I am here to help you take the risks that you need to take in order to get on track.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
People tend to find me warm, thoughtful, and kind. My academic training at Duke and Columbia and my own LGBTQ and BIPOC identities have all influenced the therapist I am today. As an Asian American woman who grew up internationally and has experienced “otherness”—I know what it feels like.
I’m here to help guide and support you in overcoming the negative self-talk, the harmful patterns, the avoidant or anxious behaviors that are inhibiting you from deepening relationships. We’ll work together to heal past traumas, and undo the ways they are still causing harm or holding you back from being your most brilliant self.
People tend to find me warm, thoughtful, and kind. My academic training at Duke and Columbia and my own LGBTQ and BIPOC identities have all influenced the therapist I am today. As an Asian American woman who grew up internationally and has experienced “otherness”—I know what it feels like.
I’m here to help guide and support you in overcoming the negative self-talk, the harmful patterns, the avoidant or anxious behaviors that are inhibiting you from deepening relationships. We’ll work together to heal past traumas, and undo the ways they are still causing harm or holding you back from being your most brilliant self.
My work style is quality-of-life coaching with the emotional depth of an experienced Psychotherapist. I help my clients to connect the dots in their lives and to see and build on their strengths. You can reach your realistic dreams if you commit. I believe in the power of the Individual. Everyone has a unique narrative that describes both challenges and strengths in overcoming adversity.
My work style is quality-of-life coaching with the emotional depth of an experienced Psychotherapist. I help my clients to connect the dots in their lives and to see and build on their strengths. You can reach your realistic dreams if you commit. I believe in the power of the Individual. Everyone has a unique narrative that describes both challenges and strengths in overcoming adversity.
Perhaps you are seeking therapy because you find yourself stuck in automatic patterns which seem impossible to escape. It may be that you feel adrift, or you have an indistinct sense that your life could somehow be different. Or maybe you are overwhelmed by feelings of anxiety, guilt, or low self-esteem. My approach to therapy begins with an interest in learning about your unique way of being in the world. I listen attentively, opening a space where you can speak freely, perhaps for the first time.
Perhaps you are seeking therapy because you find yourself stuck in automatic patterns which seem impossible to escape. It may be that you feel adrift, or you have an indistinct sense that your life could somehow be different. Or maybe you are overwhelmed by feelings of anxiety, guilt, or low self-esteem. My approach to therapy begins with an interest in learning about your unique way of being in the world. I listen attentively, opening a space where you can speak freely, perhaps for the first time.
Searching for a therapist can feel overwhelming, but with the right fit, therapy can offer relief and lasting change. I’m a clinical psychologist with specialized training in trauma and relationship-focused therapy. I work with individuals and couples facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, and trauma.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in empathy. I strive to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported as we explore what’s holding you back and help you build the insight and skills you need to move forward.
Searching for a therapist can feel overwhelming, but with the right fit, therapy can offer relief and lasting change. I’m a clinical psychologist with specialized training in trauma and relationship-focused therapy. I work with individuals and couples facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, and trauma.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in empathy. I strive to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported as we explore what’s holding you back and help you build the insight and skills you need to move forward.
Maybe you’re approaching a transition in life, dealing with a challenging relationship, or are struggling to heal from past experiences. You might be wrestling with negative beliefs, self-doubt, anxiety, or other painful feelings and patterns. You deserve a space where you can feel safe enough to be honest, and discover new ways to feel grounded, connected, and hopeful.
Maybe you’re approaching a transition in life, dealing with a challenging relationship, or are struggling to heal from past experiences. You might be wrestling with negative beliefs, self-doubt, anxiety, or other painful feelings and patterns. You deserve a space where you can feel safe enough to be honest, and discover new ways to feel grounded, connected, and hopeful.
I believe that connection—to others, to community, to nature, to one’s body and inner world—serves as a foundation for well-being and meaning in life. Past experiences, inner conflicts, and the demands of daily life and relationships often reduce our capacity to form enduring connections. My work as your therapist is to learn about the ecology of your life and collaborate with you to deepen connections that will help you align your life with your values. I bring a curious and non-judgmental presence to the therapy process. I will offer new perspectives and emotional experiences to foster useful change in your life.
I believe that connection—to others, to community, to nature, to one’s body and inner world—serves as a foundation for well-being and meaning in life. Past experiences, inner conflicts, and the demands of daily life and relationships often reduce our capacity to form enduring connections. My work as your therapist is to learn about the ecology of your life and collaborate with you to deepen connections that will help you align your life with your values. I bring a curious and non-judgmental presence to the therapy process. I will offer new perspectives and emotional experiences to foster useful change in your life.
My style is warm and distinctly non-judgmental. While my clients do most of the talking, I take an active role as a therapist and will offer both support and challenge where needed. I regularly work with both individuals and couples navigating relationship and sexual concerns, anxiety, depression, substance use struggles, identity exploration, trauma, family of origin issues, and career related concerns. I'm licensed in NY, NJ, CT & FL and have over 15 years of experience in the field. My small weekly caseload allows me to provide the best quality care to each of my clients. I genuinely look forward to understanding your story!
My style is warm and distinctly non-judgmental. While my clients do most of the talking, I take an active role as a therapist and will offer both support and challenge where needed. I regularly work with both individuals and couples navigating relationship and sexual concerns, anxiety, depression, substance use struggles, identity exploration, trauma, family of origin issues, and career related concerns. I'm licensed in NY, NJ, CT & FL and have over 15 years of experience in the field. My small weekly caseload allows me to provide the best quality care to each of my clients. I genuinely look forward to understanding your story!
My ideal clients are individuals and couples who feel stuck in cycles they cannot seem to break, whether from trauma, anxiety, intimacy struggles, burnout, substance use, or inherited family patterns. They long for safety in their bodies, clarity in their relationships, and the freedom to live more authentically. Many are high-functioning yet exhausted, caught between past wounds and future hopes. What they want is lasting change: not just symptom relief, but deeper resilience, connection, and a sense of self that feels whole, grounded, and aligned with who they truly are.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples who feel stuck in cycles they cannot seem to break, whether from trauma, anxiety, intimacy struggles, burnout, substance use, or inherited family patterns. They long for safety in their bodies, clarity in their relationships, and the freedom to live more authentically. Many are high-functioning yet exhausted, caught between past wounds and future hopes. What they want is lasting change: not just symptom relief, but deeper resilience, connection, and a sense of self that feels whole, grounded, and aligned with who they truly are.
Liberation-Based Therapy is psychotherapeutic group practice supports mental health and wellness through the lens of liberation-based healing practices. The work offered is emotionally-focused, culturally affirming with a strengths-based perspective. We work with individuals, couples, families and groups in New York and New Jersey.
Liberation-Based Therapy is psychotherapeutic group practice supports mental health and wellness through the lens of liberation-based healing practices. The work offered is emotionally-focused, culturally affirming with a strengths-based perspective. We work with individuals, couples, families and groups in New York and New Jersey.
Taking the first step toward therapy is brave, and I honor the vulnerability it takes to reach out. Whether you're navigating anxiety, family conflict, disordered eating, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life, I'm here to offer a safe, compassionate space where you feel truly seen and supported.
Taking the first step toward therapy is brave, and I honor the vulnerability it takes to reach out. Whether you're navigating anxiety, family conflict, disordered eating, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life, I'm here to offer a safe, compassionate space where you feel truly seen and supported.
As a licensed psychoanalyst in private practice, I provide compassionate, insight-oriented therapy for adults navigating life's challenges. My approach combines traditional psychoanalytic techniques with contemporary, socially conscious frameworks to foster deep, lasting change. I work with patients experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting and relational difficulties, grief and loss, trauma, and workplace stress and burnout. I believe in the transformative power of psychoanalysis to help individuals understand unconscious patterns, make meaningful changes, and cultivate more authentic, satisfying lives.
As a licensed psychoanalyst in private practice, I provide compassionate, insight-oriented therapy for adults navigating life's challenges. My approach combines traditional psychoanalytic techniques with contemporary, socially conscious frameworks to foster deep, lasting change. I work with patients experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting and relational difficulties, grief and loss, trauma, and workplace stress and burnout. I believe in the transformative power of psychoanalysis to help individuals understand unconscious patterns, make meaningful changes, and cultivate more authentic, satisfying lives.
I use a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment, applying psychodynamic and attachment-based therapy combined with contemporary research on trauma and neuropsychology.
I am a certified Jungian analyst, and I bring my knowledge of psychodynamic therapy to help people deal with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. My goal is to empower my patients on the road to self-insight and self-discovery while giving voice to their everyday needs and concerns. My area of expertise includes careful observation of thoughts, feelings, and unconscious motives so that you can become aware and mindful of your reality and any repeating patterns that keep bringing you pain and suffering.
I use a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment, applying psychodynamic and attachment-based therapy combined with contemporary research on trauma and neuropsychology.
I am a certified Jungian analyst, and I bring my knowledge of psychodynamic therapy to help people deal with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. My goal is to empower my patients on the road to self-insight and self-discovery while giving voice to their everyday needs and concerns. My area of expertise includes careful observation of thoughts, feelings, and unconscious motives so that you can become aware and mindful of your reality and any repeating patterns that keep bringing you pain and suffering.
You’re accomplished, driven, and successful—but inside, something feels off. Maybe it’s self-doubt, anxiety, or the weight of old patterns that no longer serve you. You might feel disconnected from your body, unsure how to express yourself in relationships, or uncertain about what’s next. My clients seek clarity, connection, and a more authentic relationship with themselves and others. I work especially with high-performing professionals, performing artists, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those exploring non-traditional relationship styles.
You’re accomplished, driven, and successful—but inside, something feels off. Maybe it’s self-doubt, anxiety, or the weight of old patterns that no longer serve you. You might feel disconnected from your body, unsure how to express yourself in relationships, or uncertain about what’s next. My clients seek clarity, connection, and a more authentic relationship with themselves and others. I work especially with high-performing professionals, performing artists, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those exploring non-traditional relationship styles.
I'm drawn to therapy’s unique ability to create a relational space where support is unconditional and any topic can be explored without shame. Believing that therapy is a partnership, I aim to offer a warm, collaborative environment that welcomes expansiveness and fosters growth. I know that stigma is a powerful silencer, so I strive to design a therapeutic atmosphere that is nonjudgmental and compassionate, making space for you to explore any and all challenges.
I'm drawn to therapy’s unique ability to create a relational space where support is unconditional and any topic can be explored without shame. Believing that therapy is a partnership, I aim to offer a warm, collaborative environment that welcomes expansiveness and fosters growth. I know that stigma is a powerful silencer, so I strive to design a therapeutic atmosphere that is nonjudgmental and compassionate, making space for you to explore any and all challenges.
You're trapped in a relentless cycle that stops you from engaging with the world. Unseen threats keep you tense. Some days, a fog of uncertainty, persistent buzzing, and internal chatter overwhelm you. On others, feelings of detachment render you invisible, even among loved ones, even to yourself. Confusion, self-doubt, and worthlessness weave narratives about yourself and the world that are hard to shake. Beneath is a yearning for clarity, connection, confidence, calm, and safety, likely the reason you are here. This emotional seesaw, a reaction to stress, leads to states often mislabeled as anxiety, depression, PTSD, or addiction.
You're trapped in a relentless cycle that stops you from engaging with the world. Unseen threats keep you tense. Some days, a fog of uncertainty, persistent buzzing, and internal chatter overwhelm you. On others, feelings of detachment render you invisible, even among loved ones, even to yourself. Confusion, self-doubt, and worthlessness weave narratives about yourself and the world that are hard to shake. Beneath is a yearning for clarity, connection, confidence, calm, and safety, likely the reason you are here. This emotional seesaw, a reaction to stress, leads to states often mislabeled as anxiety, depression, PTSD, or addiction.
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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.