Attachment-based Therapists in 93940

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Janie Rommel-Eichorn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Monterey, CA 93940
I work with adolescents and adults in individual and conjoint therapy. I facilitate healing on deep levels with each client who enters my practice, specializing in anxiety issues, which have become so prevalent and acute during and in the wake of the COVID 19 pandemic. I bring a mature, experienced perspective to my work, integrating years of my own personal work and professional training. I view each person with whom I have the privilege to work as a unique being, utilizing client-centered, humanistic, transpersonal approaches, combined with a psychodynamic lens.
I work with adolescents and adults in individual and conjoint therapy. I facilitate healing on deep levels with each client who enters my practice, specializing in anxiety issues, which have become so prevalent and acute during and in the wake of the COVID 19 pandemic. I bring a mature, experienced perspective to my work, integrating years of my own personal work and professional training. I view each person with whom I have the privilege to work as a unique being, utilizing client-centered, humanistic, transpersonal approaches, combined with a psychodynamic lens.
(831) 216-4574 View (831) 216-4574
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Amy Snyder
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Monterey, CA 93940
I seek to offer a welcoming and safe space for you to explore your sense of self and the challenges you may be facing. Due to symptoms that hinder our ability to solve problems and thrive, we can become blocked from experiencing the full range of human emotion. Our sessions will increase your capacity to feel joy, playfulness and a sense of purpose in your life. My therapeutic style is collaborative, transparent and playful while using an integrative mind-body approach. I will encourage you to tap into the creativity and openness that allows you to gain new perspective and discover your own capacity to make meaningful change.
I seek to offer a welcoming and safe space for you to explore your sense of self and the challenges you may be facing. Due to symptoms that hinder our ability to solve problems and thrive, we can become blocked from experiencing the full range of human emotion. Our sessions will increase your capacity to feel joy, playfulness and a sense of purpose in your life. My therapeutic style is collaborative, transparent and playful while using an integrative mind-body approach. I will encourage you to tap into the creativity and openness that allows you to gain new perspective and discover your own capacity to make meaningful change.
(831) 264-0628 View (831) 264-0628
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Jasey Stetser
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Monterey, CA 93940  (Online Only)
I believe that the meaning of life is to tell one’s story. Everyone has a story to tell and we unconsciously share our stories everyday through words, actions, and interactions, despite whether or not someone is listening or willing to put the pieces together. The journey that we each take through life shapes us with each choice, decision, and coping strategy. I chose to become a counselor because I want to listen to those stories and help you to piece your puzzle together. I strive to create a safe space to explore, experiment, understand, and grow into yourself as you would like to become.
I believe that the meaning of life is to tell one’s story. Everyone has a story to tell and we unconsciously share our stories everyday through words, actions, and interactions, despite whether or not someone is listening or willing to put the pieces together. The journey that we each take through life shapes us with each choice, decision, and coping strategy. I chose to become a counselor because I want to listen to those stories and help you to piece your puzzle together. I strive to create a safe space to explore, experiment, understand, and grow into yourself as you would like to become.
(831) 603-5438 View (831) 603-5438
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Christine Morris
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Monterey, CA 93940  (Online Only)
I seek to provide a place where clients can feel safe to explore areas in their life where they desire healing and change. In a world of demands, we all need to take the time to care for ourselves. This includes being equipped with the tools and support needed to achieve goals and a fuller life.
I seek to provide a place where clients can feel safe to explore areas in their life where they desire healing and change. In a world of demands, we all need to take the time to care for ourselves. This includes being equipped with the tools and support needed to achieve goals and a fuller life.
(831) 709-9133 View (831) 709-9133
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Maria Carmen Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Monterey, CA 93940
Seeking therapy is not easy, and you deserve the support that you’re looking for. I approach therapy from a strengths-based perspective, and my mission is to partner up with motivated individuals looking to improve their quality of life. I spend the first few sessions getting to know you as a person and learning about the issues that brought you to therapy. My job is to listen to you and provide insight and support to help you make sense of what is causing you distress and how we can move forward to help you live a happier and healthier life.
Seeking therapy is not easy, and you deserve the support that you’re looking for. I approach therapy from a strengths-based perspective, and my mission is to partner up with motivated individuals looking to improve their quality of life. I spend the first few sessions getting to know you as a person and learning about the issues that brought you to therapy. My job is to listen to you and provide insight and support to help you make sense of what is causing you distress and how we can move forward to help you live a happier and healthier life.
(831) 215-3611 View (831) 215-3611
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Sonya Ekstrom
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monterey, CA 93940
Waitlist for new clients
Hi – I’m so glad you’re here! By looking for a therapist, you’re already taking a big step toward change. Whether you’ve suffered trauma or abuse, have unresolved emotional pain, or are simply struggling to exist and find balance in this challenging world - therapy is a space where you can be seen, heard, and received unconditionally, facilitating the surfacing of deep truths and possibilities. I understand my role to be to assist my clients in coming back into contact with their own inner capacities for healing and growth. I welcome all sexual orientations, gender expressions, and neurotypes.
Hi – I’m so glad you’re here! By looking for a therapist, you’re already taking a big step toward change. Whether you’ve suffered trauma or abuse, have unresolved emotional pain, or are simply struggling to exist and find balance in this challenging world - therapy is a space where you can be seen, heard, and received unconditionally, facilitating the surfacing of deep truths and possibilities. I understand my role to be to assist my clients in coming back into contact with their own inner capacities for healing and growth. I welcome all sexual orientations, gender expressions, and neurotypes.
(831) 218-8020 View (831) 218-8020
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Araceli Meskus
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW , ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monterey, CA 93940
The struggles of life’s journey come with many stressors. These often result in anxiety, depression, and trauma affecting how we view ourselves and the world around us. These can cause an impact on our relationships with our loved ones and ourselves. You’re taking the first step toward overcoming those struggles - by choosing to seek healing, your highest potential, and the accomplishment of your goals. Servicios de terapia en español.
The struggles of life’s journey come with many stressors. These often result in anxiety, depression, and trauma affecting how we view ourselves and the world around us. These can cause an impact on our relationships with our loved ones and ourselves. You’re taking the first step toward overcoming those struggles - by choosing to seek healing, your highest potential, and the accomplishment of your goals. Servicios de terapia en español.
(831) 480-1650 View (831) 480-1650
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Zoe Avalon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Monterey, CA 93940  (Online Only)
We live in a demanding era in which the choices and pressures of everyday life can be overwhelming, causing both interpersonal and intrapersonal conflict. Therapy is the process of change, generating self-affirming thought patterns towards a hopeful and resilient future, a centered and balanced life.
We live in a demanding era in which the choices and pressures of everyday life can be overwhelming, causing both interpersonal and intrapersonal conflict. Therapy is the process of change, generating self-affirming thought patterns towards a hopeful and resilient future, a centered and balanced life.
(831) 593-4106 View (831) 593-4106
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David E Blasband
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Monterey, CA 93940
I work with individuals in both brief and longer-term psychotherapy. I practice integrative therapy that is strongly grounded in psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused approaches. I strive to help clients increase awareness of thoughts and feelings, gain a better understanding of how their past contributes to their development, and gain skills in coping with stress and changing behaviors. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative process in which the client and therapist work together to develop goals and treatment plans.
I work with individuals in both brief and longer-term psychotherapy. I practice integrative therapy that is strongly grounded in psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused approaches. I strive to help clients increase awareness of thoughts and feelings, gain a better understanding of how their past contributes to their development, and gain skills in coping with stress and changing behaviors. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative process in which the client and therapist work together to develop goals and treatment plans.
(831) 233-8219 View (831) 233-8219
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Janessa Radford
Pre-Licensed Professional, ASW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Monterey, CA 93940
I passionately believe in the human capacity to grow, change, and overcome even the most difficult circumstances. Therapy can be an opportunity to look at past and present experiences with a perspective of curiosity and compassion and begin understanding the thought patterns, beliefs, and behaviors that prevent us from living a whole and authentic life.
I passionately believe in the human capacity to grow, change, and overcome even the most difficult circumstances. Therapy can be an opportunity to look at past and present experiences with a perspective of curiosity and compassion and begin understanding the thought patterns, beliefs, and behaviors that prevent us from living a whole and authentic life.
(831) 750-1169 View (831) 750-1169
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Christiane Dettinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST, AASECT, PACT1
Verified Verified
Monterey, CA 93940
I work with individuals and partners from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. My areas of expertise are challenges with relationships and sexuality, communication, intimacy, desire differences, infidelity, sexual orientation, gender, and romantic and sexual lifestyles as well as self-discovery and sexuality through the life span. As a sex therapist I am trained to assist you with sensitivity and competence to address these issues. My goal is to support people in their self-discovery and self-realization as relational and sexual beings and to collaborate with you to strengthen your emotional, spiritual and physical well-being.
I work with individuals and partners from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. My areas of expertise are challenges with relationships and sexuality, communication, intimacy, desire differences, infidelity, sexual orientation, gender, and romantic and sexual lifestyles as well as self-discovery and sexuality through the life span. As a sex therapist I am trained to assist you with sensitivity and competence to address these issues. My goal is to support people in their self-discovery and self-realization as relational and sexual beings and to collaborate with you to strengthen your emotional, spiritual and physical well-being.
(831) 350-4733 View (831) 350-4733
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Kevin Glenn
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Monterey, CA 93940
Are you a parent concerned about the impacts anxiety and self-doubt are having on your child as they prepare for their high school to college transition? I am dedicated to supporting students in the Class of 2024 as they face this challenging stage of life. As a therapist, I provide a safe and empathetic space for your child to explore and address their feelings. Together, we will work to identify the underlying causes of their anxiety and self-doubt, and develop coping strategies to manage these emotions.
Are you a parent concerned about the impacts anxiety and self-doubt are having on your child as they prepare for their high school to college transition? I am dedicated to supporting students in the Class of 2024 as they face this challenging stage of life. As a therapist, I provide a safe and empathetic space for your child to explore and address their feelings. Together, we will work to identify the underlying causes of their anxiety and self-doubt, and develop coping strategies to manage these emotions.
(831) 298-8073 View (831) 298-8073
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Lori Galperin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
Monterey, CA 93940
Lori Galperin, MSW has been a therapist, program founder, clinical director, teacher and writer for 27+ years. She is highly skilled in multiple types of therapeutic treatment. Her areas of specialization focus in the following areas: 1) Working with individuals and couples around issues of intimacy, relational and attachment problems, sexual dysfunction, trauma and compulsivity, and 2) Eating disorders recovery, including from anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating; and 3) Clinical writing, focused on the "recovery" process from addictive behaviors and mental health problems to a state of vital aliveness, meaningfulness, and relatedness.
Lori Galperin, MSW has been a therapist, program founder, clinical director, teacher and writer for 27+ years. She is highly skilled in multiple types of therapeutic treatment. Her areas of specialization focus in the following areas: 1) Working with individuals and couples around issues of intimacy, relational and attachment problems, sexual dysfunction, trauma and compulsivity, and 2) Eating disorders recovery, including from anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating; and 3) Clinical writing, focused on the "recovery" process from addictive behaviors and mental health problems to a state of vital aliveness, meaningfulness, and relatedness.
(831) 585-1052 View (831) 585-1052
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Jennifer Farley
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Monterey, CA 93940  (Online Only)
I welcome anyone who is looking to enhance and make meaning of their life. Unhealed wounds of abandonment, abuse, betrayal, loss and neglect lead to feelings of shame and fear, which keep you from having the relationships, resources and overall life experience that you want. I have expertise in identifying these core sources of pain, healing those wounds, understanding how they currently impact your life and, of course, changing those life patterns so you can experience something new!
I welcome anyone who is looking to enhance and make meaning of their life. Unhealed wounds of abandonment, abuse, betrayal, loss and neglect lead to feelings of shame and fear, which keep you from having the relationships, resources and overall life experience that you want. I have expertise in identifying these core sources of pain, healing those wounds, understanding how they currently impact your life and, of course, changing those life patterns so you can experience something new!
(831) 263-1488 View (831) 263-1488
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Niki Severson at Pacific Light Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Monterey, CA 93940  (Online Only)
Hello! Reaching out to receive support can be daunting, especially if it's the first time. Rest assured you will be entering a warm, welcoming, and non-judgemental space for us to work collaboratively. Whether you’re challenged by a lack of self-confidence, cycles of depression and anxiety, trouble connecting with others, or general overwhelm, I can help. I support adults of all ages identify and overcome the barriers keeping them from living their best, most meaningful life. Using a combination of evidence-based approaches I will support and guide you in rebuilding your wellbeing.
Hello! Reaching out to receive support can be daunting, especially if it's the first time. Rest assured you will be entering a warm, welcoming, and non-judgemental space for us to work collaboratively. Whether you’re challenged by a lack of self-confidence, cycles of depression and anxiety, trouble connecting with others, or general overwhelm, I can help. I support adults of all ages identify and overcome the barriers keeping them from living their best, most meaningful life. Using a combination of evidence-based approaches I will support and guide you in rebuilding your wellbeing.
(831) 292-3414 View (831) 292-3414
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Carolyn Kelleher, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Monterey, CA 93940
Family life is both rewarding and challenging. Raising children is an important job and it can feel overwhelming at times. No two people parent the same way and how to blend two different life patterns and meet the needs of an individual child, while rewarding, can also feel frustrating. Having tools to navigate these challenges can help you feel confident and deepen your self-awareness. Working as a team with you and your child we will build on strengths and develop strategies for solving issues.
Family life is both rewarding and challenging. Raising children is an important job and it can feel overwhelming at times. No two people parent the same way and how to blend two different life patterns and meet the needs of an individual child, while rewarding, can also feel frustrating. Having tools to navigate these challenges can help you feel confident and deepen your self-awareness. Working as a team with you and your child we will build on strengths and develop strategies for solving issues.
(831) 609-1273 View (831) 609-1273
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Larry B Kerkhoff Psy.d
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, DMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monterey, CA 93940
Waitlist for new clients
Accepting Aspire (MBIPA), Aspire Medicare Advantage, TriWest, TriCare insurance and private pay clients at the present time. I have a full practice but do try to squeeze new clients in. My calm and friendly demeanor puts people at ease and promotes a safe and nurturing counseling environment. I chose this second career to help people navigate through the obstacles and pain in their life. My comforting and supportive style helps instill hope, peace, and spirituality. I have the life experiences plus a Doctorate Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy to help you discover the needed tools for your personal relationship toolbox.
Accepting Aspire (MBIPA), Aspire Medicare Advantage, TriWest, TriCare insurance and private pay clients at the present time. I have a full practice but do try to squeeze new clients in. My calm and friendly demeanor puts people at ease and promotes a safe and nurturing counseling environment. I chose this second career to help people navigate through the obstacles and pain in their life. My comforting and supportive style helps instill hope, peace, and spirituality. I have the life experiences plus a Doctorate Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy to help you discover the needed tools for your personal relationship toolbox.
(831) 664-9658 View (831) 664-9658
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Joshua Lederach
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Monterey, CA 93940  (Online Only)
I work with a wide variety of people with varying mental health conditions. With individuals, I work with people experiencing effects of trauma, anxiety, phase of life changes, men's topics, depression, and anyone who is interested in deeper self reflection and understanding of self. With couples, I work with people struggling with communication, attuning and understanding one another, affairs/infidelity, sex and sexuality, and pre-marital counseling. If you are searching for relief from current symptoms and are seeking a deeper understanding of your self or your partner then I can help.
I work with a wide variety of people with varying mental health conditions. With individuals, I work with people experiencing effects of trauma, anxiety, phase of life changes, men's topics, depression, and anyone who is interested in deeper self reflection and understanding of self. With couples, I work with people struggling with communication, attuning and understanding one another, affairs/infidelity, sex and sexuality, and pre-marital counseling. If you are searching for relief from current symptoms and are seeking a deeper understanding of your self or your partner then I can help.
(831) 298-8110 View (831) 298-8110
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Dr. Kayzim Suárez-Reyes
Psychologist, PhD, ASD-CS, ADHDCCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monterey, CA 93940  (Online Only)
You are so overwhelmed that you are "frozen" and can't stop procrastinating. Whenever you think you'll remember something, you don't. No one understands how hard it is for you to try and deal with your depression and your difficulties with organization. If people only knew all the traumatic stuff you've been through. It's definitely hard to explain to others what is going inside and it would be great if somewhere out there, there is someone who's lived it AND has professional knowledge on all this. I know what it's like to try and find someone that understands you, can guide you, and isn't judging. If this is you, I can help!
You are so overwhelmed that you are "frozen" and can't stop procrastinating. Whenever you think you'll remember something, you don't. No one understands how hard it is for you to try and deal with your depression and your difficulties with organization. If people only knew all the traumatic stuff you've been through. It's definitely hard to explain to others what is going inside and it would be great if somewhere out there, there is someone who's lived it AND has professional knowledge on all this. I know what it's like to try and find someone that understands you, can guide you, and isn't judging. If this is you, I can help!
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Christina Shamah
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monterey, CA 93940
Are you searching for a sense of purpose, to better understand or be understood by others? Are you looking for support in making decisions more aligned with your values? I utilize an integrative counseling style tailored to your unique needs, providing the opportunity for you to tap into your strengths. Insight gained may provide you the opportunity to manage stressors and to make self driven choices in a balanced manner. Approaching life's most difficult challenges in a confidential way may allow you to work towards your goals, providing you the opportunity to safely delve into your relationship struggles.
Are you searching for a sense of purpose, to better understand or be understood by others? Are you looking for support in making decisions more aligned with your values? I utilize an integrative counseling style tailored to your unique needs, providing the opportunity for you to tap into your strengths. Insight gained may provide you the opportunity to manage stressors and to make self driven choices in a balanced manner. Approaching life's most difficult challenges in a confidential way may allow you to work towards your goals, providing you the opportunity to safely delve into your relationship struggles.
(831) 920-4874 View (831) 920-4874
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.