Attachment-based Therapists in Seattle, WA
No matter what brings you to seek therapy, you deserve a space where every part of you belongs. I show up in session with non-judgemental acceptance as we work together to understand and validate who you are, tend to your pain and needs with depth and care, and move towards your desires for your life and relationships.
No matter what brings you to seek therapy, you deserve a space where every part of you belongs. I show up in session with non-judgemental acceptance as we work together to understand and validate who you are, tend to your pain and needs with depth and care, and move towards your desires for your life and relationships.
There are times when to be human is to suffer, but in meeting people who experience the pain associated with past traumas/PTSD, stress, anxiety and depression I believe that we can lessen that suffering with a better understanding of who we are and why we behave the ways we do. By un-learning the habits that no longer serve us we begin to thrive by becoming the person we’ve always had the capacity to be. Your wisdom - mind and body - is innate: you need only recover it. This process is forged in the therapeutic alliance, and is founded on the warm, compassionate and non-judgmental attention that I bring to our alliance.
There are times when to be human is to suffer, but in meeting people who experience the pain associated with past traumas/PTSD, stress, anxiety and depression I believe that we can lessen that suffering with a better understanding of who we are and why we behave the ways we do. By un-learning the habits that no longer serve us we begin to thrive by becoming the person we’ve always had the capacity to be. Your wisdom - mind and body - is innate: you need only recover it. This process is forged in the therapeutic alliance, and is founded on the warm, compassionate and non-judgmental attention that I bring to our alliance.
I love supporting women and LGBTQ+ individuals who have survived mistreatment or abuse and are ready to reconnect with their inner strength. My work centers on helping you rebuild trust in your instincts, nurture self-compassion, and remember that you are not alone. As an immigrant woman, I understand how complex healing can feel when you’ve had to adapt to many worlds. Together, we create a safe, gentle space to tend to old wounds with curiosity and kindness—so you can move forward with clarity, courage, and a renewed sense of self-love.
I am now offering early morning (as early as 7am) and limited evening/Saturday sessions.
I love supporting women and LGBTQ+ individuals who have survived mistreatment or abuse and are ready to reconnect with their inner strength. My work centers on helping you rebuild trust in your instincts, nurture self-compassion, and remember that you are not alone. As an immigrant woman, I understand how complex healing can feel when you’ve had to adapt to many worlds. Together, we create a safe, gentle space to tend to old wounds with curiosity and kindness—so you can move forward with clarity, courage, and a renewed sense of self-love.
I am now offering early morning (as early as 7am) and limited evening/Saturday sessions.
Are you feeling like now is the time to make a change for the better? Have you been overwhelmed with worries, regrets or stress? Maybe your feeling stuck and unmotivated. Are you tempted to lose hope that things can be better? If you've been trying to escape with various addictions and distractions that provide a temporary solution only to leave you feeling worse than ever, know that you can get your life back!
Are you feeling like now is the time to make a change for the better? Have you been overwhelmed with worries, regrets or stress? Maybe your feeling stuck and unmotivated. Are you tempted to lose hope that things can be better? If you've been trying to escape with various addictions and distractions that provide a temporary solution only to leave you feeling worse than ever, know that you can get your life back!
I am a licensed psychotherapist in the state of Washington. I work with adults, couples and teens who are at a place in their life where they are wanting or needing to make a change, but sometimes not sure how to go about it. My approach encourages clients to take responsibility for their lives but also helps to uncover what obstacles have gotten in the way of them feeling powerful, happy, and in charge of their direction in life.
I am a licensed psychotherapist in the state of Washington. I work with adults, couples and teens who are at a place in their life where they are wanting or needing to make a change, but sometimes not sure how to go about it. My approach encourages clients to take responsibility for their lives but also helps to uncover what obstacles have gotten in the way of them feeling powerful, happy, and in charge of their direction in life.
My approach is warm, trauma-informed, and relational, with an attachment-based, experiential lens (AEDP-informed).
I especially enjoy working with adults navigating sexual assault, domestic violence, religious trauma, and the ongoing impacts of anxiety/PTSD, guilt, and shame. We’ll explore protective patterns (avoidance, numbing, overfunctioning) and build steadiness, self-compassion, and clarity in relationships.
My approach is warm, trauma-informed, and relational, with an attachment-based, experiential lens (AEDP-informed).
I especially enjoy working with adults navigating sexual assault, domestic violence, religious trauma, and the ongoing impacts of anxiety/PTSD, guilt, and shame. We’ll explore protective patterns (avoidance, numbing, overfunctioning) and build steadiness, self-compassion, and clarity in relationships.
Nervous system informed therapy for anxiety, trauma healing, and childhood rooted patterns. Telehealth therapy for clients in Seattle and across Washington State.
Many people come to therapy feeling deeply misunderstood in relationships, in past therapy experiences, or even within themselves. You may notice big emotional reactions, anxiety, shutting down, or patterns that feel confusing, especially when present day situations stir up old feelings. Therapy can help you make sense of what is happening and feel more grounded over time.
Nervous system informed therapy for anxiety, trauma healing, and childhood rooted patterns. Telehealth therapy for clients in Seattle and across Washington State.
Many people come to therapy feeling deeply misunderstood in relationships, in past therapy experiences, or even within themselves. You may notice big emotional reactions, anxiety, shutting down, or patterns that feel confusing, especially when present day situations stir up old feelings. Therapy can help you make sense of what is happening and feel more grounded over time.
You’re questioning what you truly want or who you’re allowed to be. You’re ready to understand your desires, challenge old narratives, and reconnect with yourself. Maybe you've felt pressure to meet someone else’s definition of “normal,” and you're ready to explore what intimacy and pleasure mean to you. My clients seek a space where they feel seen, supported, and empowered to reclaim their voice, feel more grounded in who they are, and build more authentic, fulfilling relationships—with themselves and others.
You’re questioning what you truly want or who you’re allowed to be. You’re ready to understand your desires, challenge old narratives, and reconnect with yourself. Maybe you've felt pressure to meet someone else’s definition of “normal,” and you're ready to explore what intimacy and pleasure mean to you. My clients seek a space where they feel seen, supported, and empowered to reclaim their voice, feel more grounded in who they are, and build more authentic, fulfilling relationships—with themselves and others.
A difficult relationship is not anybody's "fault" but more like a chaotic firing of automatic reactions. I'm here to help you slow the process down and hear the feelings people forget to tell each other. Most of us weren't shown how to be in that kind of honest trusting relationship. I consider myself to be a trained hearer. I hear what you say and distill it for the softer emotional content which changes what your partner experiences. This leads to better, closer interactions. All people are trying their best to be their best and we just have to fine-tune that.
A difficult relationship is not anybody's "fault" but more like a chaotic firing of automatic reactions. I'm here to help you slow the process down and hear the feelings people forget to tell each other. Most of us weren't shown how to be in that kind of honest trusting relationship. I consider myself to be a trained hearer. I hear what you say and distill it for the softer emotional content which changes what your partner experiences. This leads to better, closer interactions. All people are trying their best to be their best and we just have to fine-tune that.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has focused on play and expressive art based therapies. I specialize in working with children (3 and up) and teens who are struggling with symptoms of anxiety and depression which decrease their ability to tolerate daily life in the home, school, and community. Also, I provide parent support for caregivers who are struggling to understand and help their child manage their feelings and behavior. I have experience working with families that include neurodivergent individuals and have benefited from non-traditional educational learning needs. Book a consultation on my website.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has focused on play and expressive art based therapies. I specialize in working with children (3 and up) and teens who are struggling with symptoms of anxiety and depression which decrease their ability to tolerate daily life in the home, school, and community. Also, I provide parent support for caregivers who are struggling to understand and help their child manage their feelings and behavior. I have experience working with families that include neurodivergent individuals and have benefited from non-traditional educational learning needs. Book a consultation on my website.
Accepting new clients via telehealth or in person. I'm a therapist in Washington state + California, working with adults and teens. I support people through challenges like anxiety, trauma / abuse, relationships, depression, and work with neurodiverse individuals. I'm here to meet you where you're at. Therapy that's relational, connection-oriented. Finding a sense of home in yourself, even if home feels far away.
Accepting new clients via telehealth or in person. I'm a therapist in Washington state + California, working with adults and teens. I support people through challenges like anxiety, trauma / abuse, relationships, depression, and work with neurodiverse individuals. I'm here to meet you where you're at. Therapy that's relational, connection-oriented. Finding a sense of home in yourself, even if home feels far away.
I believe healing happens through connection- with ourselves, with others, and the world around us. My goal is to offer a warm, grounded space where you can reconnect with yourself, invite compassion into your internal dialogue, and move toward lasting healing at both the emotional and nervous system level. Together, we focus on increasing emotional safety, gently processing past experiences, and strengthening coping skills and self-compassion.
I believe healing happens through connection- with ourselves, with others, and the world around us. My goal is to offer a warm, grounded space where you can reconnect with yourself, invite compassion into your internal dialogue, and move toward lasting healing at both the emotional and nervous system level. Together, we focus on increasing emotional safety, gently processing past experiences, and strengthening coping skills and self-compassion.
Sometimes life feels like it is coming at us faster than we can keep up. Rising costs, constant exposure to suffering in our world, and increased pressure to work harder to survive-it's all too much. We wake up one day and realize we no longer feel like ourselves. Sound familiar? You aren't alone. It is harder to meet our needs in the world today, and even more challenging to create meaningful and sustaining connections with others. Setting aside time to sort through the chaos and find a sense of meaning and purpose can be difficult to do alone. I'm here to help.
Sometimes life feels like it is coming at us faster than we can keep up. Rising costs, constant exposure to suffering in our world, and increased pressure to work harder to survive-it's all too much. We wake up one day and realize we no longer feel like ourselves. Sound familiar? You aren't alone. It is harder to meet our needs in the world today, and even more challenging to create meaningful and sustaining connections with others. Setting aside time to sort through the chaos and find a sense of meaning and purpose can be difficult to do alone. I'm here to help.
We all have ways of coping that may have served us at times throughout our lives. Maybe you’ve learned to bottle up your stress and emotions to keep things peaceful. Of perhaps you’ve been over-functioning and wondering if it’s possible to downshift without losing parts of your life that you’ve worked very hard for. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental, and collaborative space where we can get curious about these strategies. When we explore where we began internalizing certain beliefs, we can better understand why we’ve taken on the roles that we have.
We all have ways of coping that may have served us at times throughout our lives. Maybe you’ve learned to bottle up your stress and emotions to keep things peaceful. Of perhaps you’ve been over-functioning and wondering if it’s possible to downshift without losing parts of your life that you’ve worked very hard for. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental, and collaborative space where we can get curious about these strategies. When we explore where we began internalizing certain beliefs, we can better understand why we’ve taken on the roles that we have.
Ashley McQuown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMHC, SUDP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling with overwhelm, burnout, and managing stress? Do you feel scattered and beat yourself up, often asking “Why can’t I just do the things?!” Have you researched all of the self care tips, only to find that none of them seem to work? If so, I have you covered! As someone who is Autistic and has ADHD, I know how hard it can be to prioritize joy when you’re struggling to keep up with day to day responsibilities.
Are you struggling with overwhelm, burnout, and managing stress? Do you feel scattered and beat yourself up, often asking “Why can’t I just do the things?!” Have you researched all of the self care tips, only to find that none of them seem to work? If so, I have you covered! As someone who is Autistic and has ADHD, I know how hard it can be to prioritize joy when you’re struggling to keep up with day to day responsibilities.
Finding a therapist who feels like a good fit is one of the most important steps. I work with individuals and couples! My style is warm, curious, straightforward, and compassionate with a nonjudgmental mindset - with space for humor when it feels right. I believe therapy works best as a collaborative process, where support and challenge are balanced and paired with practical tools you can use beyond our sessions. Since there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy or life, I take a person centered, holistic, strengths-based perspective that considers both your inner world and the larger eco-systems shaping your experiences.
Finding a therapist who feels like a good fit is one of the most important steps. I work with individuals and couples! My style is warm, curious, straightforward, and compassionate with a nonjudgmental mindset - with space for humor when it feels right. I believe therapy works best as a collaborative process, where support and challenge are balanced and paired with practical tools you can use beyond our sessions. Since there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy or life, I take a person centered, holistic, strengths-based perspective that considers both your inner world and the larger eco-systems shaping your experiences.
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected in your relationships or with yourself, or feeling the exhaustion of living within systems that don’t honor our full humanity, therapy can offer a space to pause and reconnect. I believe you are already whole, wise, and worthy — even if parts of you have learned patterns that make that hard to feel.
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected in your relationships or with yourself, or feeling the exhaustion of living within systems that don’t honor our full humanity, therapy can offer a space to pause and reconnect. I believe you are already whole, wise, and worthy — even if parts of you have learned patterns that make that hard to feel.
Hi all!
I’m a DBT- and EMDR-informed clinician who approaches therapy through a warm, person-centered, and existential lens. I specialize in intensive DBT work for self-harm, suicidality, and building a life worth living. I work with adolescents through older adults navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, identity concerns, sexual assault, and BPD. I’m an LGBTQIA+ affirming provider and experienced DBT group facilitator.
Important note: I offer therapy on a private-pay basis only and do not accept insurance. I encourage reviewing fees prior to reaching out to ensure this feels financially sustainable.
Hi all!
I’m a DBT- and EMDR-informed clinician who approaches therapy through a warm, person-centered, and existential lens. I specialize in intensive DBT work for self-harm, suicidality, and building a life worth living. I work with adolescents through older adults navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, identity concerns, sexual assault, and BPD. I’m an LGBTQIA+ affirming provider and experienced DBT group facilitator.
Important note: I offer therapy on a private-pay basis only and do not accept insurance. I encourage reviewing fees prior to reaching out to ensure this feels financially sustainable.
Welcome to Inner Landscape of Being, where healing and empowerment come together. Since founding my private practice in 2017, I have dedicated myself to supporting individuals navigating trauma and life’s challenges. Specializing in acute and complex trauma—including violence, medical, first-responder challenges & work, natural disasters, and systemic oppression—I provide an inclusive, affirming space for individuals of all backgrounds, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA, youth, adults, and older adults. My approach is integrative and rooted in compassion, tailoring each client’s healing journey to their unique needs.
Welcome to Inner Landscape of Being, where healing and empowerment come together. Since founding my private practice in 2017, I have dedicated myself to supporting individuals navigating trauma and life’s challenges. Specializing in acute and complex trauma—including violence, medical, first-responder challenges & work, natural disasters, and systemic oppression—I provide an inclusive, affirming space for individuals of all backgrounds, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA, youth, adults, and older adults. My approach is integrative and rooted in compassion, tailoring each client’s healing journey to their unique needs.
1st session free! 2nd session 1/2 off!
Do you want to get to know yourself beyond the pulls of anxiety, fatigue and self-judgement? Have you been feeling drained by your relationships and confused about your own needs? Are you struggling to move on from past hurts that prevent you from fully enjoying the present moment? Let’s work together to create a healing space through attunement, reflection and awareness to harness momentum in your life that is sustainable and undeniably yours.
1st session free! 2nd session 1/2 off!
Do you want to get to know yourself beyond the pulls of anxiety, fatigue and self-judgement? Have you been feeling drained by your relationships and confused about your own needs? Are you struggling to move on from past hurts that prevent you from fully enjoying the present moment? Let’s work together to create a healing space through attunement, reflection and awareness to harness momentum in your life that is sustainable and undeniably yours.
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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.