Attachment-based Therapists in Fort Worth, TX
Clients often describe me as compassionate, empathetic, and a genuinely active listener. I bring authenticity and warmth into the therapy room—along with a healthy sprinkle of humor.
Clients often describe me as compassionate, empathetic, and a genuinely active listener. I bring authenticity and warmth into the therapy room—along with a healthy sprinkle of humor.
I work with teens (13+), individuals, and couples through a biopsychosocial lens that integrates emotional, relational, and biological health. My approach is grounded in family systems, narrative therapy, and polyvagal theory, helping clients understand patterns, regulate the nervous system, and create meaningful change. This approach is especially helpful for those experiencing anxiety, chronic stress, relational dysfunction, and trauma. As a provider Board Certified in Lifestyle Medicine, I also bring a strong understanding of how sleep, stress, nutrition, movement, and overall health influence mental wellness.
I work with teens (13+), individuals, and couples through a biopsychosocial lens that integrates emotional, relational, and biological health. My approach is grounded in family systems, narrative therapy, and polyvagal theory, helping clients understand patterns, regulate the nervous system, and create meaningful change. This approach is especially helpful for those experiencing anxiety, chronic stress, relational dysfunction, and trauma. As a provider Board Certified in Lifestyle Medicine, I also bring a strong understanding of how sleep, stress, nutrition, movement, and overall health influence mental wellness.
Currently booking new patients. Sometimes you need someone to help you through the pain of life or the frustration of a relationship. You might be struggling to figure out what to do, or maybe you cannot seem to find a way to do what you know you need to do. It's hard for all of us, at times, to move forward or to heal our relationships with our family, spouse, children or ourselves. Call to chat or email me to decide if you would like to work together. I will be happy to help in any way I can.
Currently booking new patients. Sometimes you need someone to help you through the pain of life or the frustration of a relationship. You might be struggling to figure out what to do, or maybe you cannot seem to find a way to do what you know you need to do. It's hard for all of us, at times, to move forward or to heal our relationships with our family, spouse, children or ourselves. Call to chat or email me to decide if you would like to work together. I will be happy to help in any way I can.
Dr. Michael
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCDC, ADC, ICADC, DOT-SAP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My client population includes children, adolescents and adults. I work with individuals as well as families. I facilitate numerous groups and skills training curriculum in various topics including adolescent first offenders, anger management, divorce and separation, parenting, and teen issues.
My client population includes children, adolescents and adults. I work with individuals as well as families. I facilitate numerous groups and skills training curriculum in various topics including adolescent first offenders, anger management, divorce and separation, parenting, and teen issues.
Excelsior Therapy works with individuals, couples, families, and groups, even offering adult and teen anger management classes. We believe that using cognitive testing and evidenced-based interventions with the collaboration of clients creates the most positive impact on helping clients meet their goals. In addition, to these therapeutic specialties, Excelsior Therapy is connected with a medical team that can assist with medication management that many clients have come to appreciate.
Excelsior Therapy works with individuals, couples, families, and groups, even offering adult and teen anger management classes. We believe that using cognitive testing and evidenced-based interventions with the collaboration of clients creates the most positive impact on helping clients meet their goals. In addition, to these therapeutic specialties, Excelsior Therapy is connected with a medical team that can assist with medication management that many clients have come to appreciate.
You may look like you have it all together, yet feel overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next. We work with teens, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, stress, relationship and marriage struggles, life transitions, grief, trauma, depression, postpartum issues, parenting, low self-worth, and faith or identity struggles. Our team offers a compassionate, personalized space to slow down, understand what’s happening, and develop practical tools for meaningful change.
You may look like you have it all together, yet feel overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next. We work with teens, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, stress, relationship and marriage struggles, life transitions, grief, trauma, depression, postpartum issues, parenting, low self-worth, and faith or identity struggles. Our team offers a compassionate, personalized space to slow down, understand what’s happening, and develop practical tools for meaningful change.
How did it come to this? There’s a distance growing in your marriage, but you’re the only one willing to admit it. You repeatedly try to talk about it with your husband, but every time you do, he becomes defensive or brushes you off. “Why can’t he just listen and try to understand how I feel?” You’re so frustrated you want to scream! It’s painful to feel like you’re the only one making any effort. Sometimes you wonder if it’d be easier to just give up on this relationship altogether. But you’re not ready to throw in the towel yet. You know things could be better if only you could start communicating again. But you don’t know how.
How did it come to this? There’s a distance growing in your marriage, but you’re the only one willing to admit it. You repeatedly try to talk about it with your husband, but every time you do, he becomes defensive or brushes you off. “Why can’t he just listen and try to understand how I feel?” You’re so frustrated you want to scream! It’s painful to feel like you’re the only one making any effort. Sometimes you wonder if it’d be easier to just give up on this relationship altogether. But you’re not ready to throw in the towel yet. You know things could be better if only you could start communicating again. But you don’t know how.
Dallas McDougal
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
3 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Waitlist for new clients
I know therapy can be a little daunting, but I want you to know that your relationship doesn't have to be broken to get a little work done. I offer therapy in a very casual and warm style that focuses on building up your strengths and fostering effective communication in your relationship. My therapy room is open to people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, relationship structure and cultural background.
I know therapy can be a little daunting, but I want you to know that your relationship doesn't have to be broken to get a little work done. I offer therapy in a very casual and warm style that focuses on building up your strengths and fostering effective communication in your relationship. My therapy room is open to people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, relationship structure and cultural background.
You keep trying, but nothing changes. You have this underlying anger and a short fuse. You put on a happy face, portray a perfect life, yet others have no idea that you really feel unworthy and inferior. The ways you are coping with these feelings still leave you empty and are now creating more problems. You are on the verge of losing control of everything. No one knows the hurt and trauma of your past. You were taught to "buck up" and deal with it. If you did talk about it, you would be rejected and left feeling shame again. You feel like there is no hope and this is your last chance.
You keep trying, but nothing changes. You have this underlying anger and a short fuse. You put on a happy face, portray a perfect life, yet others have no idea that you really feel unworthy and inferior. The ways you are coping with these feelings still leave you empty and are now creating more problems. You are on the verge of losing control of everything. No one knows the hurt and trauma of your past. You were taught to "buck up" and deal with it. If you did talk about it, you would be rejected and left feeling shame again. You feel like there is no hope and this is your last chance.
I offer you a space to be heard and understood without judgment. A place of safety, compassion, and support. You are valuable, and you have a story. We all experience life uniquely based on our genetics, biopsychosocial influences, and cultural views. Counseling is a personal and collaborative process. We will work together to explore, excavate, and identify growth limiting factors in your life. And when you are ready, I offer a fresh perspective backed by a toolbox of evidence-based techniques and methodologies to help you live your most satisfying life.
I offer you a space to be heard and understood without judgment. A place of safety, compassion, and support. You are valuable, and you have a story. We all experience life uniquely based on our genetics, biopsychosocial influences, and cultural views. Counseling is a personal and collaborative process. We will work together to explore, excavate, and identify growth limiting factors in your life. And when you are ready, I offer a fresh perspective backed by a toolbox of evidence-based techniques and methodologies to help you live your most satisfying life.
My name is Ahrielle Jackson, but you can call me Ahri. I'm a licensed clinical social worker who helps folks who struggle with their sexual identity integrate a more sex-positive and pleasure-based self-concept into their life. My approach is therapy is person-centered and based on the concept of Play - Pleasure, Learning, Acceptance, and Yearning. I focus on pleasure as a vital aspect of sexual health and well-being. I provide educational resources and support to help clients learn about kink and non-monogamy. I embrace and celebrate diverse sexual identities and practices.
My name is Ahrielle Jackson, but you can call me Ahri. I'm a licensed clinical social worker who helps folks who struggle with their sexual identity integrate a more sex-positive and pleasure-based self-concept into their life. My approach is therapy is person-centered and based on the concept of Play - Pleasure, Learning, Acceptance, and Yearning. I focus on pleasure as a vital aspect of sexual health and well-being. I provide educational resources and support to help clients learn about kink and non-monogamy. I embrace and celebrate diverse sexual identities and practices.
Do you find that anxiety, relationship conflict, or chronic stress are hard to overcome? Do you notice any patterns? Do the same arguments repeat? What do you notice as distance grows in your relationships? You may be managing neurodivergence, a chronic health condition, or the weight of complex family dynamics. You are curious about where these patterns come from and are ready to honestly examine your role in them. You are looking for a therapist who can understand your full context. I work with marginalized populations (i.e., LGBTQAI2S+ or Latine/a/o) and Monolingual Spanish-Speaking (Terapia Bilingue).
Do you find that anxiety, relationship conflict, or chronic stress are hard to overcome? Do you notice any patterns? Do the same arguments repeat? What do you notice as distance grows in your relationships? You may be managing neurodivergence, a chronic health condition, or the weight of complex family dynamics. You are curious about where these patterns come from and are ready to honestly examine your role in them. You are looking for a therapist who can understand your full context. I work with marginalized populations (i.e., LGBTQAI2S+ or Latine/a/o) and Monolingual Spanish-Speaking (Terapia Bilingue).
Are emotional highs and lows leaving you drained, disconnected, or at odds with the people you care about most? Whether you're navigating mood swings, negative self-talk, disrupted sleep, or relationship strain, sometimes all it takes is one honest outside perspective to start making sense of it. You don't have to carry this alone — and you don't have to have it all figured out before you reach out.
Are emotional highs and lows leaving you drained, disconnected, or at odds with the people you care about most? Whether you're navigating mood swings, negative self-talk, disrupted sleep, or relationship strain, sometimes all it takes is one honest outside perspective to start making sense of it. You don't have to carry this alone — and you don't have to have it all figured out before you reach out.
Are you feeling disconnected from your true self, your partner, or your relationships? Do you wonder, “How can I openly communicate about my needs, desires, and boundaries without shame?” Therapy is a place where you don’t have to figure it out alone. As a Ph.D., Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Certified Sex Therapist, I specialize in relationship counseling, sex therapy, addiction recovery, and trauma-informed care. I help individuals and couples navigate intimacy challenges, compulsive sexual behaviors, communication struggles, betrayal trauma, and identity concerns.
Are you feeling disconnected from your true self, your partner, or your relationships? Do you wonder, “How can I openly communicate about my needs, desires, and boundaries without shame?” Therapy is a place where you don’t have to figure it out alone. As a Ph.D., Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Certified Sex Therapist, I specialize in relationship counseling, sex therapy, addiction recovery, and trauma-informed care. I help individuals and couples navigate intimacy challenges, compulsive sexual behaviors, communication struggles, betrayal trauma, and identity concerns.
Linzey
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.Ed., LPC, NCC
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Waitlist for new clients
As a counselor, I recognize that healing is deeply personal and finding the right support matters. You may find we are a good fit if you value understanding the scientific & social roots of your struggles, exploring how past experiences shape the present, while staying solution-focused with a strong sense of agency & autonomy. My approach weaves together your personal values, spiritual and religious beliefs, family of origin, cultural and societal norms, social functioning, and neurobiological science to create a holistic picture of who you are — collaboratively working toward your individual hopes, goals, and day-to-day well-being.
As a counselor, I recognize that healing is deeply personal and finding the right support matters. You may find we are a good fit if you value understanding the scientific & social roots of your struggles, exploring how past experiences shape the present, while staying solution-focused with a strong sense of agency & autonomy. My approach weaves together your personal values, spiritual and religious beliefs, family of origin, cultural and societal norms, social functioning, and neurobiological science to create a holistic picture of who you are — collaboratively working toward your individual hopes, goals, and day-to-day well-being.
John Donne famously stated that "No Man is an Island." We all exist in relationship... but our relationships often become the sources of our greatest stress and pain in life. As a Marriage and Family Therapist I seek to bring hope, healing, change, and growth in the intimacy struggles that individuals, couples, and families face. If you find yourself unable to establish healthy intimacy as an individual, as a couple, as a family then I look forward to knowing how I can help you face this struggle and develop deep, meaningful relationships.
John Donne famously stated that "No Man is an Island." We all exist in relationship... but our relationships often become the sources of our greatest stress and pain in life. As a Marriage and Family Therapist I seek to bring hope, healing, change, and growth in the intimacy struggles that individuals, couples, and families face. If you find yourself unable to establish healthy intimacy as an individual, as a couple, as a family then I look forward to knowing how I can help you face this struggle and develop deep, meaningful relationships.
Deisy Ybarra
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, RPT-S, EMDR CT
3 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76135
At Empowering Connections Therapy, we believe healing begins with connection. Our practice was founded on the understanding that children and teens do not grow in isolation — they grow within families. When a young person is struggling with anxiety, behavioral concerns, trauma, emotional regulation, or life transitions, the entire family feels the impact. That is why our work centers not only on the child, but on strengthening the relationships that support them.Our goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where children, teens, and their families feel seen, heard, and understood.
At Empowering Connections Therapy, we believe healing begins with connection. Our practice was founded on the understanding that children and teens do not grow in isolation — they grow within families. When a young person is struggling with anxiety, behavioral concerns, trauma, emotional regulation, or life transitions, the entire family feels the impact. That is why our work centers not only on the child, but on strengthening the relationships that support them.Our goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where children, teens, and their families feel seen, heard, and understood.
If you’re here, something probably isn’t working. Maybe you’re exhausted from holding it together, maybe you’re overthinking everything, or maybe you just Googled “therapist near me” and hoped for the best, so that counts.
We offer a complimentary virtual consultation so we can see if this feels like a good fit. Email or text and we’ll take it from there.
If you’re here, something probably isn’t working. Maybe you’re exhausted from holding it together, maybe you’re overthinking everything, or maybe you just Googled “therapist near me” and hoped for the best, so that counts.
We offer a complimentary virtual consultation so we can see if this feels like a good fit. Email or text and we’ll take it from there.
I am a licensed professional counselor and a Ph.D. candidate with clinical experience starting in 2005. I assist individuals, couples, and families in resolving issues such as ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Behavioral Issues, Aging, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Career Counseling, Codependency, Depression, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Life Coaching, Family Conflict, Emotional Disturbance, Life Transitions, Job Stress, Grief, and many more. I use a mix of Couples ACT, EFT, EMDR, DBT, CBT, MBCT, and many more. I believe in building on my client's strengths to attain the growth and changes they want to achieve.
I am a licensed professional counselor and a Ph.D. candidate with clinical experience starting in 2005. I assist individuals, couples, and families in resolving issues such as ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Behavioral Issues, Aging, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Career Counseling, Codependency, Depression, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Life Coaching, Family Conflict, Emotional Disturbance, Life Transitions, Job Stress, Grief, and many more. I use a mix of Couples ACT, EFT, EMDR, DBT, CBT, MBCT, and many more. I believe in building on my client's strengths to attain the growth and changes they want to achieve.
In a world where things are thought of in black or white, in must do’s and must haves, we find ourselves overwhelmed with the expectation to meet status quo. Somewhere in the mix, we lose a part of ourselves, the part that makes us unique. There is an immense amount of pressure to belong, and we often seek approval from others while forgetting how to validate ourselves. It is my goal and privilege to help you become the best version of you, to create an environment where you can explore who you want to be and who you are.
In a world where things are thought of in black or white, in must do’s and must haves, we find ourselves overwhelmed with the expectation to meet status quo. Somewhere in the mix, we lose a part of ourselves, the part that makes us unique. There is an immense amount of pressure to belong, and we often seek approval from others while forgetting how to validate ourselves. It is my goal and privilege to help you become the best version of you, to create an environment where you can explore who you want to be and who you are.
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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.