Attachment-based Therapists in Hamilton, ON

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Kat Giles
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8L
Depression, anxiety, and stressful circumstances no longer have to control your life and steal your joy. I support individuals, children, youth, and families to restore hope in a safe and compassionate space where you can share, reflect, grow, and journey towards fullness. We can work together to navigate current situations and past experiences so that you can be more connected to what is happening in you, and in those you care about.
Depression, anxiety, and stressful circumstances no longer have to control your life and steal your joy. I support individuals, children, youth, and families to restore hope in a safe and compassionate space where you can share, reflect, grow, and journey towards fullness. We can work together to navigate current situations and past experiences so that you can be more connected to what is happening in you, and in those you care about.
(226) 640-0935 View (226) 640-0935
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Katelyn Murphy Wellflower Counselling Murphy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L8S  (Online Only)
Welcome! I am Kate, an ADHD and Trauma Specialist. My care work aims at establishing a collaborative and safe(r) therapeutic space together, while disrupting and undermining the various oppressive systems that impact our collective and individual wellness experiences. Regardless of whatever issue is affecting your wellbeing, I am here to support you in creating routes to comfort and positive change. In partnership we will explore your experiences and build a personalized care approach that is tailored to your individual needs.
Welcome! I am Kate, an ADHD and Trauma Specialist. My care work aims at establishing a collaborative and safe(r) therapeutic space together, while disrupting and undermining the various oppressive systems that impact our collective and individual wellness experiences. Regardless of whatever issue is affecting your wellbeing, I am here to support you in creating routes to comfort and positive change. In partnership we will explore your experiences and build a personalized care approach that is tailored to your individual needs.
(289) 312-2023 View (289) 312-2023
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Glen Watkinson
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L8P  (Online Only)
My approach uses an attachment-based, trauma-informed framework, meaning my work is often experiential, and emotionally and relationally focused.
I believe that vitality and the chance to flourish happens when it’s safe enough to honestly be yourself. I consider it a privilege to accompany people through their pain, coping, self-discovery, healing, transformation, and joy. For the last 15 years, I have served in my community's and social services field, working alongside people living through trauma, substance use and addictions, poverty, mental health dual-diagnoses, developmental disabilities, and criminality.
My approach uses an attachment-based, trauma-informed framework, meaning my work is often experiential, and emotionally and relationally focused.
I believe that vitality and the chance to flourish happens when it’s safe enough to honestly be yourself. I consider it a privilege to accompany people through their pain, coping, self-discovery, healing, transformation, and joy. For the last 15 years, I have served in my community's and social services field, working alongside people living through trauma, substance use and addictions, poverty, mental health dual-diagnoses, developmental disabilities, and criminality.
(289) 274-2492 View (289) 274-2492
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Daria Oliveira
Registered Psychotherapist, MMHC, RP
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L8E  (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck? Are you having difficulty understanding why past experiences continue to impact your life? Therapy can provide you with the guidance & clarity that you need to understand yourself & your experience differently. Allow me to support you in your healing journey; whether that means working through immediate challenges, or exploring issues on a deeper level. Let me help you discover who you are truly meant to be and help you to connect with your authentic self.
Do you feel stuck? Are you having difficulty understanding why past experiences continue to impact your life? Therapy can provide you with the guidance & clarity that you need to understand yourself & your experience differently. Allow me to support you in your healing journey; whether that means working through immediate challenges, or exploring issues on a deeper level. Let me help you discover who you are truly meant to be and help you to connect with your authentic self.
(365) 601-9408 View (365) 601-9408
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Victoria Zimmerman
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L8G
I work from an attachment-based model, and I practice with a trauma-informed lens.
Hello, I am so glad you are here! I am extremely passionate about meeting people where they are, and offering a safe space to process and unpack all that life has thrown their way. I have worked in the field of Social Work for over 8+ years, and have diverse experience supporting children, individuals, couples and families navigate complex situations and difficult life transitions. I specialize in working with individuals and families that have a loved one(s) with complex mental health concerns and addictions, and those who are struggling to set boundaries, and navigate our health care system. I also provide bereavement support.
I work from an attachment-based model, and I practice with a trauma-informed lens.
Hello, I am so glad you are here! I am extremely passionate about meeting people where they are, and offering a safe space to process and unpack all that life has thrown their way. I have worked in the field of Social Work for over 8+ years, and have diverse experience supporting children, individuals, couples and families navigate complex situations and difficult life transitions. I specialize in working with individuals and families that have a loved one(s) with complex mental health concerns and addictions, and those who are struggling to set boundaries, and navigate our health care system. I also provide bereavement support.
(289) 206-7083 View (289) 206-7083
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ASR Counselling and Psychotherapy, EMDR Certified
Registered Social Worker, HonBA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8E
Attachment-based, healing wounded parts of self and EMDR therapy, help to not only establish trust, but also foster permanent healing by addressing emotional pain, its impact on your body and connection to your thoughts.
Silenced, invisible, unloved – A story written about you. It haunts you, and you feel it seeping into your everyday. You want to change, but you're not sure how. There’s a part of you that feels like you’re not living up to your full potential, yet another part that feels hopeless. Together, we will liberate you from this story to create a new chapter: one that helps you live up to your full potential, a life in which you feel deserving of being heard, seen and loved.
Attachment-based, healing wounded parts of self and EMDR therapy, help to not only establish trust, but also foster permanent healing by addressing emotional pain, its impact on your body and connection to your thoughts.
Silenced, invisible, unloved – A story written about you. It haunts you, and you feel it seeping into your everyday. You want to change, but you're not sure how. There’s a part of you that feels like you’re not living up to your full potential, yet another part that feels hopeless. Together, we will liberate you from this story to create a new chapter: one that helps you live up to your full potential, a life in which you feel deserving of being heard, seen and loved.
(289) 216-4492 View (289) 216-4492
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Shawn Groen
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L9B
I specialize in two main areas: first, in attachment-based treatment, working extensively with individuals, couples and families using Emotionally Focus Therapy( EFT), an evidence-based treatment for relationship concerns; and second, I specialize in treatment and support for pastors, clergy and church leaders.
I specialize in treating mental health and relationship issues for individuals, couples, families, and church leaders. If you feel discouraged and disoriented in your relationships, mental health or faith life, breathe easy knowing that you don't have to struggle alone, and together we can make a roadmap to healing together. If any of the following concerns are familiar, you've found the right place: relationship issues, church hurt, anxiety/panic, trauma and/or abuse, stress or burnout, low self-worth, guilt and shame, life and family transitions, spiritual or existential questions, and pornography addictions.
I specialize in two main areas: first, in attachment-based treatment, working extensively with individuals, couples and families using Emotionally Focus Therapy( EFT), an evidence-based treatment for relationship concerns; and second, I specialize in treatment and support for pastors, clergy and church leaders.
I specialize in treating mental health and relationship issues for individuals, couples, families, and church leaders. If you feel discouraged and disoriented in your relationships, mental health or faith life, breathe easy knowing that you don't have to struggle alone, and together we can make a roadmap to healing together. If any of the following concerns are familiar, you've found the right place: relationship issues, church hurt, anxiety/panic, trauma and/or abuse, stress or burnout, low self-worth, guilt and shame, life and family transitions, spiritual or existential questions, and pornography addictions.
(289) 274-7910 View (289) 274-7910
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Savinna Frederiksen
Registered Social Worker, CYW, BA/BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8S
I am a Registered Social Worker with the OCSWSSW. I have 20 years plus experience working in the area of mental health and addiction working with individuals, couples and families with an extensive range of difficulties from depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, trauma to couples/family conflict. I currently hold a faculty appointment as an Assistant Clinical Professor (PT) at McMaster University. I am trained in Attachment-based Theory, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
I am a Registered Social Worker with the OCSWSSW. I have 20 years plus experience working in the area of mental health and addiction working with individuals, couples and families with an extensive range of difficulties from depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, trauma to couples/family conflict. I currently hold a faculty appointment as an Assistant Clinical Professor (PT) at McMaster University. I am trained in Attachment-based Theory, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
(365) 305-0071 View (365) 305-0071
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Solasta Psychological Services
Psychologist, CPsych
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L0R
Currently accepting new clients. Solasta is a modern mental health practice providing assessment, therapy, consultation, and more. Solasta Psychological Services offers support with the latest evidence based approaches that incorporate knowledge from the fields of neuroscience and psychology. We are a neurodiversity-affirmative and trauma informed practice.
Currently accepting new clients. Solasta is a modern mental health practice providing assessment, therapy, consultation, and more. Solasta Psychological Services offers support with the latest evidence based approaches that incorporate knowledge from the fields of neuroscience and psychology. We are a neurodiversity-affirmative and trauma informed practice.
(289) 274-1173 View (289) 274-1173
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Seth Chisholm
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L8K  (Online Only)
Oh hi. You know, I can imagine that he steps leading you here today involved some tough times. I know how difficult it is finding help, especially when you’re feeling overwhelmed, emotional, scared. Maybe things are going pretty well and you’re looking to grow. Either way, I think we all deserve every chance to improve ourselves, find ourselves in the one life we've been given here. That’s what I’m trying to do too. The only way I know how. Through listening, awareness, connection, and growth. I do this with folks who might need someone to help them navigate anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, and trauma.
Oh hi. You know, I can imagine that he steps leading you here today involved some tough times. I know how difficult it is finding help, especially when you’re feeling overwhelmed, emotional, scared. Maybe things are going pretty well and you’re looking to grow. Either way, I think we all deserve every chance to improve ourselves, find ourselves in the one life we've been given here. That’s what I’m trying to do too. The only way I know how. Through listening, awareness, connection, and growth. I do this with folks who might need someone to help them navigate anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, and trauma.
(647) 370-7450 View (647) 370-7450
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Graham Watt
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP-Q
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L0R
I help adults who want to be confident and enjoy life but are feeling stuck and are experiencing anxiety, stress, depression or work and career challenges. I also help couples who want to feel closer and more connected but are having challenges in that regard. My areas of care include trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, shame, anger, grief, communication and vocational direction. My clinical focus uses an attachment-based, trauma informed approach in counselling. I am trained in the integration of different models of counselling. I work with individuals, couples and families.
I help adults who want to be confident and enjoy life but are feeling stuck and are experiencing anxiety, stress, depression or work and career challenges. I also help couples who want to feel closer and more connected but are having challenges in that regard. My areas of care include trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, shame, anger, grief, communication and vocational direction. My clinical focus uses an attachment-based, trauma informed approach in counselling. I am trained in the integration of different models of counselling. I work with individuals, couples and families.
(548) 490-8971 View (548) 490-8971
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Chloe Hull
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L9C
I provide trauma-informed psychotherapy with an attachment-based approach.
Are you facing anxiety, perfectionism, negative self talk, and caught up in overthinking? Maybe you're seeking clarity in setting boundaries, navigating complex relationship dynamics, and longing to enhance self-love and acceptance? You're on a journey to ease distress, nurture healthier connections, and foster personal growth so that you can break free from self doubt and unhealthy patterns. Understanding and healing from past attachment wounds feels crucial for making empowered choices, fostering personal growth, and your steps towards genuine and authentic fulfillment.
I provide trauma-informed psychotherapy with an attachment-based approach.
Are you facing anxiety, perfectionism, negative self talk, and caught up in overthinking? Maybe you're seeking clarity in setting boundaries, navigating complex relationship dynamics, and longing to enhance self-love and acceptance? You're on a journey to ease distress, nurture healthier connections, and foster personal growth so that you can break free from self doubt and unhealthy patterns. Understanding and healing from past attachment wounds feels crucial for making empowered choices, fostering personal growth, and your steps towards genuine and authentic fulfillment.
(289) 216-6604 View (289) 216-6604
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Larae Harbour
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L8S
I am trained in several modalities, and lean into anti-oppressive psychotherapy, attachment-based family therapy, play, and trauma-informed approaches.
Are you looking for a therapist who will celebrate you for you as you explore connecting to your truths and healing? Would you like to feel seen, have your voice heard, and get active support when going through a life transition? I offer a kind and gentle approach to address the impacts of trauma, anxiety, depression, and complex stressors. As a therapist who is black, trans, and queer, I bring my whole authentic self to create a safer container for the therapist and client relationship. Together we can process trauma or complex situations, and develop tools for advocating and supporting you.
I am trained in several modalities, and lean into anti-oppressive psychotherapy, attachment-based family therapy, play, and trauma-informed approaches.
Are you looking for a therapist who will celebrate you for you as you explore connecting to your truths and healing? Would you like to feel seen, have your voice heard, and get active support when going through a life transition? I offer a kind and gentle approach to address the impacts of trauma, anxiety, depression, and complex stressors. As a therapist who is black, trans, and queer, I bring my whole authentic self to create a safer container for the therapist and client relationship. Together we can process trauma or complex situations, and develop tools for advocating and supporting you.
(289) 806-3049 View (289) 806-3049
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Lindsay Horne - Sex Therapist
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L0R  (Online Only)
Do you feel like you are constantly giving to others, feel lost or confused about who you are, and what brings you joy or pleasure? Caregivers prioritize everyone else around them, putting themselves last until they are exhausted and have no energy left. I work with people to help them find what they need – it could be validation, acknowledgement, finding the things that bring them joy, discovering what pleasure feels like in their body
Do you feel like you are constantly giving to others, feel lost or confused about who you are, and what brings you joy or pleasure? Caregivers prioritize everyone else around them, putting themselves last until they are exhausted and have no energy left. I work with people to help them find what they need – it could be validation, acknowledgement, finding the things that bring them joy, discovering what pleasure feels like in their body
(226) 781-7282 View (226) 781-7282
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Aysha Natsheh
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L8M  (Online Only)
I use somatic, polyvagal, attachment-based, and parts-informed approaches to support folks in coming into a safer and more responsive relationship to sensations, impulses, emotions, thoughts, and beliefs.
Hello and welcome! I am a queer mixed Arab Palestinian and white settler with Muslim and Jewish roots. I have a background in community-based and social justice oriented work, and have been practicing psychotherapy since 2020. I primarily work with folks navigating legacies of complex trauma, including patterned relational struggles. I also support folks experiencing food, body, and self image struggles through trauma informed, harm reductionist, fat positive, anti diet frameworks. More and more I support those navigating non-monogamy, as well as those exploring gender identity and transition.
I use somatic, polyvagal, attachment-based, and parts-informed approaches to support folks in coming into a safer and more responsive relationship to sensations, impulses, emotions, thoughts, and beliefs.
Hello and welcome! I am a queer mixed Arab Palestinian and white settler with Muslim and Jewish roots. I have a background in community-based and social justice oriented work, and have been practicing psychotherapy since 2020. I primarily work with folks navigating legacies of complex trauma, including patterned relational struggles. I also support folks experiencing food, body, and self image struggles through trauma informed, harm reductionist, fat positive, anti diet frameworks. More and more I support those navigating non-monogamy, as well as those exploring gender identity and transition.
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Justin Pinksen
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8L  (Online Only)
Perhaps you’re down, anxious, or facing a crossroads in your life. Maybe you are unsure about the future of a relationship, or feel that you aren’t really living the life you were meant to lead. Life brings hardship and pain to all of us - there is no escaping it - some more than others. I want to hear your story, hear your challenges - and work together to write your next chapter. I believe that each of us have inherent strengths and values that shape the trajectory in which life takes us - building from this, I work with people to consider how these inner strengths are useful in combating mental health challenges and struggles.
Perhaps you’re down, anxious, or facing a crossroads in your life. Maybe you are unsure about the future of a relationship, or feel that you aren’t really living the life you were meant to lead. Life brings hardship and pain to all of us - there is no escaping it - some more than others. I want to hear your story, hear your challenges - and work together to write your next chapter. I believe that each of us have inherent strengths and values that shape the trajectory in which life takes us - building from this, I work with people to consider how these inner strengths are useful in combating mental health challenges and struggles.
(365) 607-0778 View (365) 607-0778
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Emily Claire Blackmoon
Registered Social Worker, RSW, BSW, MSW, OASW
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L8V
Are you new to therapy, and need a supportive, you-focused introduction to life-changing self-awareness? Maybe you've been doing therapy for years, but feel like something from the process is "missing"? Do you still feeling stuck, despite how many breathing exercises and positive self-talk you do? Struggling with childhood trauma, eating challenges, anxiety, grief (or all of the above?). Then let's talk! Using a combination of talk therapy, body-based somatics, critical reframing and psychoeducation, I work with individuals and clients to go DEEPER and get the support and results they're looking for.
Are you new to therapy, and need a supportive, you-focused introduction to life-changing self-awareness? Maybe you've been doing therapy for years, but feel like something from the process is "missing"? Do you still feeling stuck, despite how many breathing exercises and positive self-talk you do? Struggling with childhood trauma, eating challenges, anxiety, grief (or all of the above?). Then let's talk! Using a combination of talk therapy, body-based somatics, critical reframing and psychoeducation, I work with individuals and clients to go DEEPER and get the support and results they're looking for.
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Mareas Therapeutic Services Inc
CYC, RP, BSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L0R
Mareas was established as a specialized service provider to meet the needs of individuals, children and families experiencing challenges in the areas of emotional regulation, anxiety, attachment, interfering behaviours. Mareas recognizes that from time to time, everyone including all families need support. Programs and treatment plans are designed with a holistic approach with the client as the focus. Mareas is committed to providing nurturing and dedicated support to individuals, children, youth and families during difficult periods of time to help them get back on course.
Mareas was established as a specialized service provider to meet the needs of individuals, children and families experiencing challenges in the areas of emotional regulation, anxiety, attachment, interfering behaviours. Mareas recognizes that from time to time, everyone including all families need support. Programs and treatment plans are designed with a holistic approach with the client as the focus. Mareas is committed to providing nurturing and dedicated support to individuals, children, youth and families during difficult periods of time to help them get back on course.
(365) 398-0745 View (365) 398-0745
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Chantal Gray
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8W
Are you facing the challenges of setting boundaries, dealing with work-related or school stress, navigating anxiety, or coping with trauma and grief that impact your daily life? You don't have to face these struggles alone. I'm here to support you at any stage of your life journey. I bring a holistic and culturally responsive approach to therapy, tailored to meet the unique needs of children, youth, adults, and families. My practice is firmly rooted in the belief that everyone possesses inherent strengths that can be harnessed for healing and growth.
Are you facing the challenges of setting boundaries, dealing with work-related or school stress, navigating anxiety, or coping with trauma and grief that impact your daily life? You don't have to face these struggles alone. I'm here to support you at any stage of your life journey. I bring a holistic and culturally responsive approach to therapy, tailored to meet the unique needs of children, youth, adults, and families. My practice is firmly rooted in the belief that everyone possesses inherent strengths that can be harnessed for healing and growth.
(289) 206-8683 View (289) 206-8683
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Julia Sormaz
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8E
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS My name is Julia Sormaz and I have a desire for supporting individuals from a client-centered approach, meeting clients where they're at and working in collaboration to provide effective help. I have a masters degree in counselling Psychology, Bachelor degree in Psychology and Post-Graduate Certificate in addictions and mental health. I have extensive experience working with individuals who have been struggling with substance use, behavioural concerns, life transitions such as loss, becoming a new mom and relationship challenges, family and parenting challenges and mental health.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS My name is Julia Sormaz and I have a desire for supporting individuals from a client-centered approach, meeting clients where they're at and working in collaboration to provide effective help. I have a masters degree in counselling Psychology, Bachelor degree in Psychology and Post-Graduate Certificate in addictions and mental health. I have extensive experience working with individuals who have been struggling with substance use, behavioural concerns, life transitions such as loss, becoming a new mom and relationship challenges, family and parenting challenges and mental health.
(289) 975-8785 View (289) 975-8785

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Attachment-based Counsellors

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.