Attachment-based Therapists in Smyrna, TN
I believe we are created for relationships, which is why having healthy relational dynamics among family, friends, coworkers, or other individuals is crucial to our well being. There are many obstacles we face in our daily lives. Some situations we can easily navigate, while others can be more challenging and cause us to question ourselves and our ability to persevere and overcome. Life is hard and we are not meant to do it alone. It is important to know that you are not alone in your situation and that there IS help and support for you.
I believe we are created for relationships, which is why having healthy relational dynamics among family, friends, coworkers, or other individuals is crucial to our well being. There are many obstacles we face in our daily lives. Some situations we can easily navigate, while others can be more challenging and cause us to question ourselves and our ability to persevere and overcome. Life is hard and we are not meant to do it alone. It is important to know that you are not alone in your situation and that there IS help and support for you.
Tired of repeating painful patterns, the same arguments, emotional distance, or the ache of feeling unseen or misunderstood no matter how hard you try? Anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, broken trust, or chronic stress can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and disconnected.
This is not advice driven therapy or surface level coping. We focus on what is driving your patterns beneath the surface so change can happen at the root, not just managing symptoms. Together, we slow things down and explore what is happening in the moment, helping you feel more grounded, clear, and connected within yourself and your relationships.
Tired of repeating painful patterns, the same arguments, emotional distance, or the ache of feeling unseen or misunderstood no matter how hard you try? Anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, broken trust, or chronic stress can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and disconnected.
This is not advice driven therapy or surface level coping. We focus on what is driving your patterns beneath the surface so change can happen at the root, not just managing symptoms. Together, we slow things down and explore what is happening in the moment, helping you feel more grounded, clear, and connected within yourself and your relationships.
I specialize in supporting adult clients who find themselves swimming in a sea of thoughts, high-achievers who feel they have outgrown their friendships and relationships, and overachievers who don't know how to use the word "NO". As someone who has experienced and navigated through all of these issues myself, I have a great understanding and compassion for what you're going through. If you're the kind of person who second-guesses yourself, I want to say I GET it and I'm ready to help you sort through the mental maze.
I specialize in supporting adult clients who find themselves swimming in a sea of thoughts, high-achievers who feel they have outgrown their friendships and relationships, and overachievers who don't know how to use the word "NO". As someone who has experienced and navigated through all of these issues myself, I have a great understanding and compassion for what you're going through. If you're the kind of person who second-guesses yourself, I want to say I GET it and I'm ready to help you sort through the mental maze.
Does your child struggle with expressing his or her emotions, experience meltdowns, aggression, and changes in mood? Do you notice difficulties with regulating emotions and/or energy level? Perhaps you are getting phone calls from your child's school due to behavioral difficulties and disruptions. Or maybe you are noticing behavior challenges and power struggles at home or concerned about how screen-time is affecting your child. As a parent, it can be difficult and confusing as to how to best get help for your child. You want to see your child thriving with the necessary support and coping skills to make that happen.
Does your child struggle with expressing his or her emotions, experience meltdowns, aggression, and changes in mood? Do you notice difficulties with regulating emotions and/or energy level? Perhaps you are getting phone calls from your child's school due to behavioral difficulties and disruptions. Or maybe you are noticing behavior challenges and power struggles at home or concerned about how screen-time is affecting your child. As a parent, it can be difficult and confusing as to how to best get help for your child. You want to see your child thriving with the necessary support and coping skills to make that happen.
As a recent graduate, I am coming into therapy with experience of 5 years working with individuals that struggle with addiction, mental health concerns, life transitions, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, and relationship difficulties. Sometimes , a person simply wants to understand why they feel the way they do, and learn how to feel safer in their body, relationships, and daily life while building a stronger sense of identity and direction. Healing is not linear, sometimes even painful but it can happen in a safe environment and with the right support.
As a recent graduate, I am coming into therapy with experience of 5 years working with individuals that struggle with addiction, mental health concerns, life transitions, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, and relationship difficulties. Sometimes , a person simply wants to understand why they feel the way they do, and learn how to feel safer in their body, relationships, and daily life while building a stronger sense of identity and direction. Healing is not linear, sometimes even painful but it can happen in a safe environment and with the right support.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? You're not alone. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a 25 years of experience, I'm here to guide you toward healing and growth. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health. We'll explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors together. Whether you're dealing with relationship challenges, trauma, or life transitions, I'll work together with you to tailor evidence-based techniques to your unique needs.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? You're not alone. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a 25 years of experience, I'm here to guide you toward healing and growth. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health. We'll explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors together. Whether you're dealing with relationship challenges, trauma, or life transitions, I'll work together with you to tailor evidence-based techniques to your unique needs.
Every person has hopes, goals, and aspirations. Everyone does not have the capacity to communicate these things and understand how to effectively reach their desired end.
Every person has hopes, goals, and aspirations. Everyone does not have the capacity to communicate these things and understand how to effectively reach their desired end.
My focus is restoring trust and increasing intimacy and connection in couple relationships. I also provide assistance to individuals experiencing depression, difficulty adjusting to life changes, crisis and trauma. Are you ready for the journey?
My focus is restoring trust and increasing intimacy and connection in couple relationships. I also provide assistance to individuals experiencing depression, difficulty adjusting to life changes, crisis and trauma. Are you ready for the journey?
I integrate attachment-based interventions to address the ways early relationships influence current patterns.
For over 20 years I have had the pleasure of working with people from all walks of life in their journey of healing emotional pain. I value and respect the complexities that come with being human, recognizing that each person brings their own unique experiences and challenges. My approach centers on building trusting and compassionate relationships, which I believe are essential for healing. Through these supportive connections, many individuals and couples have found recovery and growth, whether they are healing from childhood sexual abuse, rebuilding their lives after a divorce, or recovering from the pain of an affair.
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I integrate attachment-based interventions to address the ways early relationships influence current patterns.
For over 20 years I have had the pleasure of working with people from all walks of life in their journey of healing emotional pain. I value and respect the complexities that come with being human, recognizing that each person brings their own unique experiences and challenges. My approach centers on building trusting and compassionate relationships, which I believe are essential for healing. Through these supportive connections, many individuals and couples have found recovery and growth, whether they are healing from childhood sexual abuse, rebuilding their lives after a divorce, or recovering from the pain of an affair.
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With nearly 20 years of counseling experience, I am a dedicated clinical supervisor who specializes in helping individuals aged 18 and up navigate the complexities of traumatic life events, depression, anxiety, and addiction. I employ an array of counseling methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), to provide tailored support for each client. I am passionate about offering compassionate care to a diverse range of individuals, firmly believing that everyone deserves a happy and fulfilling life.
With nearly 20 years of counseling experience, I am a dedicated clinical supervisor who specializes in helping individuals aged 18 and up navigate the complexities of traumatic life events, depression, anxiety, and addiction. I employ an array of counseling methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), to provide tailored support for each client. I am passionate about offering compassionate care to a diverse range of individuals, firmly believing that everyone deserves a happy and fulfilling life.
Are you a high-achieving professional who looks like you have it all together, but privately feels overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted? You might be carrying the weight of work, family, and life transitions while putting everyone else's needs before your own. You deserve a space to finally exhale. I specialize in working with BIPOC professionals navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, and life transitions who are ready to do the deep work of healing in a space that truly gets their experience.
Are you a high-achieving professional who looks like you have it all together, but privately feels overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted? You might be carrying the weight of work, family, and life transitions while putting everyone else's needs before your own. You deserve a space to finally exhale. I specialize in working with BIPOC professionals navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, and life transitions who are ready to do the deep work of healing in a space that truly gets their experience.
Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m a therapist who truly enjoys walking alongside people as they navigate life’s highs, lows, and everything in between. My style is collaborative and down-to-earth, and I want you to feel comfortable showing up exactly as you are — no pressure, no judgment.
I work with adults of all ages facing anxiety, stress, life transitions, and a variety of life’s challenges, with a specialty in trauma work. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or impacted by past experiences, therapy can be a space to slow down, process, and begin to heal in a way that feels safe and manageable.
Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m a therapist who truly enjoys walking alongside people as they navigate life’s highs, lows, and everything in between. My style is collaborative and down-to-earth, and I want you to feel comfortable showing up exactly as you are — no pressure, no judgment.
I work with adults of all ages facing anxiety, stress, life transitions, and a variety of life’s challenges, with a specialty in trauma work. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or impacted by past experiences, therapy can be a space to slow down, process, and begin to heal in a way that feels safe and manageable.
Being a human is hard. Things happen that leave us feeling lost and uncertain of what to do with it all. On top of that, we hold a lot of what happens to us in the body, creating a struggle between what we feel and what we know, and wreaking havoc on our ability to function in the here and now. I am passionate about exploring this struggle through the creative arts, somatic work, and talk therapy. Words aren’t always enough, and using a blend of these three approaches opens up a deeper well from within our spirits. From that well, new life springs forth and we connect with our most authentic self.
Being a human is hard. Things happen that leave us feeling lost and uncertain of what to do with it all. On top of that, we hold a lot of what happens to us in the body, creating a struggle between what we feel and what we know, and wreaking havoc on our ability to function in the here and now. I am passionate about exploring this struggle through the creative arts, somatic work, and talk therapy. Words aren’t always enough, and using a blend of these three approaches opens up a deeper well from within our spirits. From that well, new life springs forth and we connect with our most authentic self.
Hello, my name is Jonathan. I’m passionate about helping people experience mental, emotional, and spiritual restoration through compassionate, holistic care that centers on you—the client.
I’ve been practicing since 2016 and currently see clients in my Murfreesboro, Tennessee office. I recently launched Telos Counseling Group with the vision of expanding access to high-quality, affordable care for more individuals and families.
Hello, my name is Jonathan. I’m passionate about helping people experience mental, emotional, and spiritual restoration through compassionate, holistic care that centers on you—the client.
I’ve been practicing since 2016 and currently see clients in my Murfreesboro, Tennessee office. I recently launched Telos Counseling Group with the vision of expanding access to high-quality, affordable care for more individuals and families.
If you are searching for relief from Anxiety, Depression, Social Isolation, Trauma, or ADHD, I can partner with you to gain the insights needed for meaningful change. With over 27 years in mental health, I bring a deep level of clinical expertise to our work. My background includes serving as a clinician and supervisor in a large urban teaching hospital, community clinics, as well as holding a corporate leadership role. I have a commitment to evidence-based practices. If you are ready for a therapy experience that is warm yet direct, I offer a dedicated space to move beyond "just talking" toward lasting change.
If you are searching for relief from Anxiety, Depression, Social Isolation, Trauma, or ADHD, I can partner with you to gain the insights needed for meaningful change. With over 27 years in mental health, I bring a deep level of clinical expertise to our work. My background includes serving as a clinician and supervisor in a large urban teaching hospital, community clinics, as well as holding a corporate leadership role. I have a commitment to evidence-based practices. If you are ready for a therapy experience that is warm yet direct, I offer a dedicated space to move beyond "just talking" toward lasting change.
If you feel like your marriage needs help, you're right. Too many times couples wait until its too late to move. Counseling doesn't mean you've failed, it means you care. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples connect the pieces of their lives so meaningful growth and healing can occur. Helping marriages survive is the reason I became a counselor, and I believe no one should have to navigate life’s challenges alone.
As a ordained minister for over 14 years, I bring both professional training and lived experience into the counseling space. Healing is possible and change achievable. There is hope
If you feel like your marriage needs help, you're right. Too many times couples wait until its too late to move. Counseling doesn't mean you've failed, it means you care. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples connect the pieces of their lives so meaningful growth and healing can occur. Helping marriages survive is the reason I became a counselor, and I believe no one should have to navigate life’s challenges alone.
As a ordained minister for over 14 years, I bring both professional training and lived experience into the counseling space. Healing is possible and change achievable. There is hope
Hello and Welcome!
My name is Rana Lynn Boparai, and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. I specialize in working with people who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, past trauma, and addictions. I also work on relationship issues, premarital counseling, and marriage and family counseling. I am passionate about healing, spiritual and emotional growth, and helping others improve their quality of life and relationships!
Hello and Welcome!
My name is Rana Lynn Boparai, and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. I specialize in working with people who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, past trauma, and addictions. I also work on relationship issues, premarital counseling, and marriage and family counseling. I am passionate about healing, spiritual and emotional growth, and helping others improve their quality of life and relationships!
After experiencing my own trials in life, I learned just how beneficial counseling can be to supporting us through life’s difficulties. It is my goal to provide that healthy support to others who are walking hard paths. For me, the therapeutic relationship involves a mutual learning from one another, as well as addressing a person’s needs from all arenas, including emotional, physical, and spiritual. An understanding of attachment helps me encourage clients to find clarity in their lives and healthier relationships with self and others. I am grateful for the honor of being a safe space for clients.
After experiencing my own trials in life, I learned just how beneficial counseling can be to supporting us through life’s difficulties. It is my goal to provide that healthy support to others who are walking hard paths. For me, the therapeutic relationship involves a mutual learning from one another, as well as addressing a person’s needs from all arenas, including emotional, physical, and spiritual. An understanding of attachment helps me encourage clients to find clarity in their lives and healthier relationships with self and others. I am grateful for the honor of being a safe space for clients.
Alice Stricklin Counseling & Consulting, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MPH
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Counselors at Alice Stricklin Counseling offer Individual, Family, Couples, Children, Teen and Group Counseling Services in Lebanon, TN.
Counselors at Alice Stricklin Counseling offer Individual, Family, Couples, Children, Teen and Group Counseling Services in Lebanon, TN.
After pastoring for 7 yrs and working on the mission field for 5 yrs, I found myself in a mental and spiritual crisis confounded by a crippling addiction. By God’s Grace, through wise counselors and taking healthy steps, I found healing. My calling now is to walk together with those who seek freedom, faith, and hope that can be found in Jesus and his blue print for the abundant life. My passion is to help others remove obstacles that keep them from living the abundant life.
After pastoring for 7 yrs and working on the mission field for 5 yrs, I found myself in a mental and spiritual crisis confounded by a crippling addiction. By God’s Grace, through wise counselors and taking healthy steps, I found healing. My calling now is to walk together with those who seek freedom, faith, and hope that can be found in Jesus and his blue print for the abundant life. My passion is to help others remove obstacles that keep them from living the abundant life.
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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.