Attachment-based Therapists in East Greenville, PA
I specialize in working with individuals who grapple with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and substance abuse. If you find yourself feeling disconnected from your true self or struggling to prioritize your needs, our work together will focus on unraveling the layers that hinder self-awareness and authentic living.
I specialize in working with individuals who grapple with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and substance abuse. If you find yourself feeling disconnected from your true self or struggling to prioritize your needs, our work together will focus on unraveling the layers that hinder self-awareness and authentic living.
Thanks for taking the time to check out my profile! I work with a variety of clients, including those experiencing anxiety or depression, trauma, relationship/sexuality challenges, blended family challenges, and chronic pain. I collaborate with clients to meet their essential goals, and work to promote long-term wellness by identifying a person's innate strengths and resourcefulness. You know yourself best - I am here to listen, learn, and help you utilize those strengths.
Thanks for taking the time to check out my profile! I work with a variety of clients, including those experiencing anxiety or depression, trauma, relationship/sexuality challenges, blended family challenges, and chronic pain. I collaborate with clients to meet their essential goals, and work to promote long-term wellness by identifying a person's innate strengths and resourcefulness. You know yourself best - I am here to listen, learn, and help you utilize those strengths.
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I draw from DBT, CBT, ACT, Object Relations theory, psychodynamic and attachment-based therapies, integrating a Whole Person Health lens to consider the biological, social, and environmental factors that shape well-being.
I support individuals facing a range of mental health and substance use challenges, with particular focus on LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities. Whether you're exploring your identity, coping with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or working through addiction, relapse, or burnout, I offer affirming, collaborative care rooted in building trust and strong therapeutic rapport—because a solid relationship is central to meaningful healing.
I draw from DBT, CBT, ACT, Object Relations theory, psychodynamic and attachment-based therapies, integrating a Whole Person Health lens to consider the biological, social, and environmental factors that shape well-being.
I support individuals facing a range of mental health and substance use challenges, with particular focus on LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities. Whether you're exploring your identity, coping with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or working through addiction, relapse, or burnout, I offer affirming, collaborative care rooted in building trust and strong therapeutic rapport—because a solid relationship is central to meaningful healing.
I provide therapy through a trauma-informed and attachment-based framework, emphasizing the role of the therapeutic relationship in healing.
I strive to help each client feel supported, understood, validated, and empowered. I value healing emotions and relationships, as well as exploring your past and how it impacts you presently. I help you to gain insight about yourself and your patterns so that you can make decisions that aid in your growth towards long-lasting change.
I provide therapy through a trauma-informed and attachment-based framework, emphasizing the role of the therapeutic relationship in healing.
I strive to help each client feel supported, understood, validated, and empowered. I value healing emotions and relationships, as well as exploring your past and how it impacts you presently. I help you to gain insight about yourself and your patterns so that you can make decisions that aid in your growth towards long-lasting change.
Isabelle V. Barker
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD, MA, LAMFT
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Bringing together Internal Family Systems (IFS) and mindfulness, along with relational/ attachment-based therapy, I help you locate and strengthen your inner resources of healing and resilience.
I am a psychotherapist who supports individuals and couples/relationships in accessing internal resources to achieve balance and well-being in all spheres of life. I am IFS Level-2 trained and incorporate IFS and mindful awareness, along with a keen understanding of relationships and the impacts of larger cultural contexts.
Bringing together Internal Family Systems (IFS) and mindfulness, along with relational/ attachment-based therapy, I help you locate and strengthen your inner resources of healing and resilience.
I am a psychotherapist who supports individuals and couples/relationships in accessing internal resources to achieve balance and well-being in all spheres of life. I am IFS Level-2 trained and incorporate IFS and mindful awareness, along with a keen understanding of relationships and the impacts of larger cultural contexts.
Drawing from a variety of other approaches, including attachment-based framework, mindfulness, IFS, and psychodynamic theory, we’ll work collaboratively to get to the “root” of how you are feeling, rather than just creating band-aid solutions.
Welcome! I first want to acknowledge how big it is that you're taking this step—seeking therapy is a powerful act of self-care. Perhaps you’re feeling disconnected from yourself, constantly prioritizing the needs of others, and losing sight of what you need. Maybe you feel like your relationships keep failing you, and you’re questioning “is there something wrong with me?”. You might feel a lack of confidence, low mood, and a sense of impending doom. I am here to help you navigate these challenges and guide you back to a deeper connection to your self.
Drawing from a variety of other approaches, including attachment-based framework, mindfulness, IFS, and psychodynamic theory, we’ll work collaboratively to get to the “root” of how you are feeling, rather than just creating band-aid solutions.
Welcome! I first want to acknowledge how big it is that you're taking this step—seeking therapy is a powerful act of self-care. Perhaps you’re feeling disconnected from yourself, constantly prioritizing the needs of others, and losing sight of what you need. Maybe you feel like your relationships keep failing you, and you’re questioning “is there something wrong with me?”. You might feel a lack of confidence, low mood, and a sense of impending doom. I am here to help you navigate these challenges and guide you back to a deeper connection to your self.
I specialize in attachment-based and emotion-focused work, using family therapy, cognitive behavioral, and psychodynamic approaches, developed during my work at the Child Guidance Center (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia), University of Pennsylvania Counseling & Psychological Services, Coatesville Veteran's Administration Medical Center, Northeast Treatment Centers, and Beth Israel Hospital (New York City).
I specialize in care for children, teens, young adults, and families: 1) Building cooperation and openness in place of defiance and lying; 2) Cultivating self-control in place of tantrums and aggression; 3) Fostering contentment and self-confidence in place of sadness and worry; and 4) Developing genuine closeness in place of clinging and irritability. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience addressing core relational issues of protection, loyalty, authority, trust, fairness, and forgiveness. I help families heal from generational wounds and allow children develop appropriate individuation, using the secure base of a trusting parent-child relationship.
I specialize in attachment-based and emotion-focused work, using family therapy, cognitive behavioral, and psychodynamic approaches, developed during my work at the Child Guidance Center (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia), University of Pennsylvania Counseling & Psychological Services, Coatesville Veteran's Administration Medical Center, Northeast Treatment Centers, and Beth Israel Hospital (New York City).
I specialize in care for children, teens, young adults, and families: 1) Building cooperation and openness in place of defiance and lying; 2) Cultivating self-control in place of tantrums and aggression; 3) Fostering contentment and self-confidence in place of sadness and worry; and 4) Developing genuine closeness in place of clinging and irritability. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience addressing core relational issues of protection, loyalty, authority, trust, fairness, and forgiveness. I help families heal from generational wounds and allow children develop appropriate individuation, using the secure base of a trusting parent-child relationship.
I practice an integration of attachment-based dynamic theory (more insight-focused) and cognitive-behavioral therapies (more skills-focused) to support my clients with both an understanding of their concerns and relational patterns, and if appropriate, concrete tasks they can do to achieve their goals.
Scrolling through profiles to find a therapist can be such a process - I empathize with you! I imagine you're dealing with a great deal of stress right now and need some hope that things can change. As social beings, we often feel expected to appear highly functional when we are carrying around so much fear and heartache, be it related to trauma, relationships, perfectionism, change, loss or something as seemingly simple as eating. I also understand the added pressure of having marginalized identities, and the worry that you won't feel safe or seen by a healthcare professional.
I practice an integration of attachment-based dynamic theory (more insight-focused) and cognitive-behavioral therapies (more skills-focused) to support my clients with both an understanding of their concerns and relational patterns, and if appropriate, concrete tasks they can do to achieve their goals.
Scrolling through profiles to find a therapist can be such a process - I empathize with you! I imagine you're dealing with a great deal of stress right now and need some hope that things can change. As social beings, we often feel expected to appear highly functional when we are carrying around so much fear and heartache, be it related to trauma, relationships, perfectionism, change, loss or something as seemingly simple as eating. I also understand the added pressure of having marginalized identities, and the worry that you won't feel safe or seen by a healthcare professional.
A warm and trusting therapeutic relationship can create an opportunity to get unstuck. This can manifest as increased confidence and a feeling that you are more present in your life. It can foster self awareness and improvement in your relationship with yourself and others.
A warm and trusting therapeutic relationship can create an opportunity to get unstuck. This can manifest as increased confidence and a feeling that you are more present in your life. It can foster self awareness and improvement in your relationship with yourself and others.
If you are tired of things as they are and need a change - it's time to take that step! Have you felt anxious, stressed, sad, lonely, misunderstood, disconnected, and overwhelmed? Have you come to find that your view of yourself and the way you experience relationships prevents you from finding happiness or meaning? Having a safe space - and taking the time to reflect is crucial. Reconsidering how you view yourself - and the way you relate to those around you - can shift your perspective. This can lead to personal enrichment and healthier boundaries in your life and relationships.
If you are tired of things as they are and need a change - it's time to take that step! Have you felt anxious, stressed, sad, lonely, misunderstood, disconnected, and overwhelmed? Have you come to find that your view of yourself and the way you experience relationships prevents you from finding happiness or meaning? Having a safe space - and taking the time to reflect is crucial. Reconsidering how you view yourself - and the way you relate to those around you - can shift your perspective. This can lead to personal enrichment and healthier boundaries in your life and relationships.
I specialize in Attachment-Based Family Therapy, Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Art Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Trauma Informed Art Therapy, and Compassionate Self Care.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Play Therapist, and Art Therapist, with over 25 years of clinical experience as an individual, family, and group therapist. I offer a welcoming space that encourages connection while- with great care- we look at cyclical communication patterns, accidental messaging, conflict, and tools to enhance family connection and inner wisdom. I offer both verbal and non-verbal approaches- because sometimes we don't have the words to express what we are going through and need another way to tell the story.
I specialize in Attachment-Based Family Therapy, Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Art Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Trauma Informed Art Therapy, and Compassionate Self Care.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Play Therapist, and Art Therapist, with over 25 years of clinical experience as an individual, family, and group therapist. I offer a welcoming space that encourages connection while- with great care- we look at cyclical communication patterns, accidental messaging, conflict, and tools to enhance family connection and inner wisdom. I offer both verbal and non-verbal approaches- because sometimes we don't have the words to express what we are going through and need another way to tell the story.
I utilize EMDR and attachment-based relational therapy to help move my clients through their process of healing.
Everyone deserves to live their life authentically and fully. Many of us are hindered by our past experiences and trauma. The shadow of trauma and pain may follow our daily lives and keep us from reaching our goals and deepening our relationships. Trauma therapy can be the course-correction needed to jump start your life. My passion is helping my clients sort through those experiences to reach their internal joy, peace and authenticity.
I utilize EMDR and attachment-based relational therapy to help move my clients through their process of healing.
Everyone deserves to live their life authentically and fully. Many of us are hindered by our past experiences and trauma. The shadow of trauma and pain may follow our daily lives and keep us from reaching our goals and deepening our relationships. Trauma therapy can be the course-correction needed to jump start your life. My passion is helping my clients sort through those experiences to reach their internal joy, peace and authenticity.
My trauma-informed approach incorporates EFT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, & Attachment-Based Therapy, along with somatic practices to promote healing through mind-body awareness.
I am a Marriage & Family Therapy Intern passionate about helping individuals & couples navigate trauma, major life transitions, & relationship challenges. As a queer therapist, I strive to create a safe, inclusive, & affirming space, especially for LGBTQ+ & BIPOC individuals who may feel unseen in traditional therapy settings. My approach is warm, authentic, & grounded in humor, making therapy feel accessible & empowering. I believe healing isn’t just about processing emotions—it’s about understanding how the mind & body work together.
My trauma-informed approach incorporates EFT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, & Attachment-Based Therapy, along with somatic practices to promote healing through mind-body awareness.
I am a Marriage & Family Therapy Intern passionate about helping individuals & couples navigate trauma, major life transitions, & relationship challenges. As a queer therapist, I strive to create a safe, inclusive, & affirming space, especially for LGBTQ+ & BIPOC individuals who may feel unseen in traditional therapy settings. My approach is warm, authentic, & grounded in humor, making therapy feel accessible & empowering. I believe healing isn’t just about processing emotions—it’s about understanding how the mind & body work together.
I provide trauma-focused care using DBT, CBT, and attachment-based work.
Life is filled with challenges. At times, suffering is an unavoidable part of our human
experience, but what we do with that suffering can shape the course of our lives. If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by anxiety, depression, past trauma, or difficult relationships, you don’t have to navigate it alone. As a licensed associate therapist, I am dedicated to helping you explore yourself more deeply, heal past and present wounds, build self-esteem, and develop coping skills that allow you to move through life with more ease and purpose. My approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and deeply attuned to your unique needs.
I provide trauma-focused care using DBT, CBT, and attachment-based work.
Life is filled with challenges. At times, suffering is an unavoidable part of our human
experience, but what we do with that suffering can shape the course of our lives. If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by anxiety, depression, past trauma, or difficult relationships, you don’t have to navigate it alone. As a licensed associate therapist, I am dedicated to helping you explore yourself more deeply, heal past and present wounds, build self-esteem, and develop coping skills that allow you to move through life with more ease and purpose. My approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and deeply attuned to your unique needs.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in DBT, mindfulness, and attachment-based care.
You might be here because something feels off—like life has gotten heavier, more uncertain, or harder to manage than it used to be. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, unmotivated, stuck in your own head, or caught in patterns you can’t quite break. You might be adjusting to a big change—starting school, ending a relationship, shifting careers—or navigating the quiet, invisible grief of things not turning out the way you hoped. Whether the challenges are loud or subtle, what matters is that they’ve brought you here. You’re looking for a therapist who listens without judgment, who radiates warmth, and who offers practical tools to help.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in DBT, mindfulness, and attachment-based care.
You might be here because something feels off—like life has gotten heavier, more uncertain, or harder to manage than it used to be. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, unmotivated, stuck in your own head, or caught in patterns you can’t quite break. You might be adjusting to a big change—starting school, ending a relationship, shifting careers—or navigating the quiet, invisible grief of things not turning out the way you hoped. Whether the challenges are loud or subtle, what matters is that they’ve brought you here. You’re looking for a therapist who listens without judgment, who radiates warmth, and who offers practical tools to help.
I love working with all different kinds of people, and I’ll always start with your family (yep, that's your childhood!). I specialize in attachment work. This can help kids/teens and their parents, couples stuck in a cycle of conflict or disconnect, and individuals experiencing anxiety or depression - especially around big life transitions. Folks who come to me (and who stay the longest) are ready to do the deeper work in their lives. They aren't looking for a quick fix - they are looking to truly understand the systems they're a part of, and the agency they have in their own lives to create change.
I love working with all different kinds of people, and I’ll always start with your family (yep, that's your childhood!). I specialize in attachment work. This can help kids/teens and their parents, couples stuck in a cycle of conflict or disconnect, and individuals experiencing anxiety or depression - especially around big life transitions. Folks who come to me (and who stay the longest) are ready to do the deeper work in their lives. They aren't looking for a quick fix - they are looking to truly understand the systems they're a part of, and the agency they have in their own lives to create change.
In addition, I draw from other therapeutic modalities in my work including: Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral, Attachment-Based Family Therapy, & Narrative Techniques.
As a therapist, I value and create a safe, warm, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment for individuals, couples, and families to explore underlying issues. I realize that coming to see a therapist and opening up is an act of trust and not always easy. In your work with me, I hope you will feel accepted and understood and experience our work as an ongoing process that we co-create. If we work together, you can expect to gain a better understanding of yourself and of meaningful people in your life. My areas of expertise include: eating disorders, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, moodiness, trauma, and addiction.
In addition, I draw from other therapeutic modalities in my work including: Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral, Attachment-Based Family Therapy, & Narrative Techniques.
As a therapist, I value and create a safe, warm, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment for individuals, couples, and families to explore underlying issues. I realize that coming to see a therapist and opening up is an act of trust and not always easy. In your work with me, I hope you will feel accepted and understood and experience our work as an ongoing process that we co-create. If we work together, you can expect to gain a better understanding of yourself and of meaningful people in your life. My areas of expertise include: eating disorders, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, moodiness, trauma, and addiction.
My work is informed by several psychotherapeutic approaches, including EMDR, Core Self Reclamation Therapy (CSRT), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Trauma-informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST), Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP), and Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT)
If we often struggle to connect with ourselves and with others, then how can we feel safe, how can we make sense of what's happening inside, how can we make sense of what's happening between us and others? I help people find meaningful ways to effectively communicate and connect with themselves and each other, make sense of their experiences and relationships, and ultimately, find a path toward healing. I believe in the innate drive of every person to move toward health. With acceptance, curiosity, and compassion, I help people slow down, attune to that drive, and support them in moving with it.
My work is informed by several psychotherapeutic approaches, including EMDR, Core Self Reclamation Therapy (CSRT), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Trauma-informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST), Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP), and Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT)
If we often struggle to connect with ourselves and with others, then how can we feel safe, how can we make sense of what's happening inside, how can we make sense of what's happening between us and others? I help people find meaningful ways to effectively communicate and connect with themselves and each other, make sense of their experiences and relationships, and ultimately, find a path toward healing. I believe in the innate drive of every person to move toward health. With acceptance, curiosity, and compassion, I help people slow down, attune to that drive, and support them in moving with it.
Together, we use somatic and attachment-based approaches that help you shift old patterns, soften emotional pain, and build stronger, healthier connections with yourself and others.
Feeling anxious, disconnected, or overwhelmed can make daily life and relationships feel exhausting and lonely. You might struggle with setting boundaries or managing conflict, longing for deeper connection and a sense of calm. You want to break free from repetitive patterns that hold you back and find resilience and peace within yourself and your relationships. Whether you are navigating personal challenges or relationship ruptures, you deserve a safe space where your experience is truly understood, and healing feels possible.
Together, we use somatic and attachment-based approaches that help you shift old patterns, soften emotional pain, and build stronger, healthier connections with yourself and others.
Feeling anxious, disconnected, or overwhelmed can make daily life and relationships feel exhausting and lonely. You might struggle with setting boundaries or managing conflict, longing for deeper connection and a sense of calm. You want to break free from repetitive patterns that hold you back and find resilience and peace within yourself and your relationships. Whether you are navigating personal challenges or relationship ruptures, you deserve a safe space where your experience is truly understood, and healing feels possible.
I employ a trauma-informed, attachment-based approach when exploring the difficulties we experience as humans, as attachment significantly influences how we connect, express our needs, and see ourselves.
I will bring a warm, non-judgmental, transparent, and empathetic attitude into our sessions. I am passionate about supporting individuals who have survived trauma, and I enjoy working with musicians, artists, and those who prioritize creativity.
I employ a trauma-informed, attachment-based approach when exploring the difficulties we experience as humans, as attachment significantly influences how we connect, express our needs, and see ourselves.
I will bring a warm, non-judgmental, transparent, and empathetic attitude into our sessions. I am passionate about supporting individuals who have survived trauma, and I enjoy working with musicians, artists, and those who prioritize creativity.
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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.