Attachment-based Therapists in Avila Beach, CA
When your life is disappointing you and your days are filled with anger and resentment and you can't sleep because you worry how you are going to keep faking you've got it all together and are happy, you begin to question whether you can take it anymore. I help you discover the choices which work for you to start living a congruent authentic life where your relationships and desires are in line with your values and beliefs. You don't have to just take it. Schedule an appointment today to discuss how therapy can help you blossom and thrive.
When your life is disappointing you and your days are filled with anger and resentment and you can't sleep because you worry how you are going to keep faking you've got it all together and are happy, you begin to question whether you can take it anymore. I help you discover the choices which work for you to start living a congruent authentic life where your relationships and desires are in line with your values and beliefs. You don't have to just take it. Schedule an appointment today to discuss how therapy can help you blossom and thrive.
Raven Avery Couples Sex Intimacy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Avila Beach, CA 93424
Specializing in Sex Therapy and intimacy issues for men, women, couples, trouple, and more my approach includes interactive somatic intimacy exercises which foster a deeper connection. I model the 5-Step Listening Ladder so you can stop talking and start communicating. I specialize in addressing sexual dysfunctions such as PE, ED, DE, and low libido. I provide a confidential and safe space to talk about hard-to-talk-about topics like money, sex, or cheating and infidelity. I also have experience working with children and families in areas of anxiety, ADHD, grief, and loss. Another speciality is LGBTQA intimacy topics.
Specializing in Sex Therapy and intimacy issues for men, women, couples, trouple, and more my approach includes interactive somatic intimacy exercises which foster a deeper connection. I model the 5-Step Listening Ladder so you can stop talking and start communicating. I specialize in addressing sexual dysfunctions such as PE, ED, DE, and low libido. I provide a confidential and safe space to talk about hard-to-talk-about topics like money, sex, or cheating and infidelity. I also have experience working with children and families in areas of anxiety, ADHD, grief, and loss. Another speciality is LGBTQA intimacy topics.
Ann Margaret Stillingfleet
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Avila Beach, CA 93424
I choose to see life's challenges as invitations to know ourselves more honestly, and to accept ourselves as we are. I believe that when individuals are self-aware they experience life as more meaningful and challenges as less distressing. I help individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions and relationship issues, to embrace their wholeness and strengthen inner resources not yet recognized. From this place of knowing and alternate or adjusted perspective, individuals develop compassion for self and other, gain confidence in relationships, and feel more assured in their ability to address the challenges life presents.
I choose to see life's challenges as invitations to know ourselves more honestly, and to accept ourselves as we are. I believe that when individuals are self-aware they experience life as more meaningful and challenges as less distressing. I help individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions and relationship issues, to embrace their wholeness and strengthen inner resources not yet recognized. From this place of knowing and alternate or adjusted perspective, individuals develop compassion for self and other, gain confidence in relationships, and feel more assured in their ability to address the challenges life presents.
Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety or depression as a new mom? Does it feel like you're the only one in your friend group who is struggling with infertility or a miscarriage loss? Do you ever miss your old life before you had children? Now more than ever, women are experiencing high rates of infertility, miscarriage and perinatal depression and anxiety. At Bloom Maternal Therapy we believe everyone deserves mental and emotional support during pre-conception, pregnancy, postpartum and parenting years.
Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety or depression as a new mom? Does it feel like you're the only one in your friend group who is struggling with infertility or a miscarriage loss? Do you ever miss your old life before you had children? Now more than ever, women are experiencing high rates of infertility, miscarriage and perinatal depression and anxiety. At Bloom Maternal Therapy we believe everyone deserves mental and emotional support during pre-conception, pregnancy, postpartum and parenting years.
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Ron Huxley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Family Systems Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Trauma, and Spiritual Direction/Inner Healing Tools.
Faith-Based Therapy for Anxiety and Trauma! I have Telehealth (M-Th) and In-Person options available (W/Th only). Are you seeking faith-based therapy to address anxiety and trauma? With 30+ years of experience, I integrate traditional mental health tools with Christian Inner Healing principles to facilitate the transformation you desire. I will provide a unique blend of spiritual and psychological support. Together, we will work towards bringing hope and wellness to your life and relationships.
Family Systems Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Trauma, and Spiritual Direction/Inner Healing Tools.
Faith-Based Therapy for Anxiety and Trauma! I have Telehealth (M-Th) and In-Person options available (W/Th only). Are you seeking faith-based therapy to address anxiety and trauma? With 30+ years of experience, I integrate traditional mental health tools with Christian Inner Healing principles to facilitate the transformation you desire. I will provide a unique blend of spiritual and psychological support. Together, we will work towards bringing hope and wellness to your life and relationships.
Chelsea D. Pratt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (Online Only)
I approach therapy through an integrative lens, utilizing therapeutic modalities of Psychodynamic, Mindfulness-Based, Holistic, CBT, Attachment-Based, Somatic Therapy and ERP.
My therapeutic style is warm and collaborative. In my practice, I help clients develop insight into cognitive beliefs and behavioral patterns that no longer serve them. Maybe you’ve been experiencing depression, anxiety, challenges in relationships or you’ve been stuck in cycles that you struggle to make sense of, cannot seem to break. I am passionate about supporting clients through this healing. I meld both cognitive therapies as well as bringing into awareness the mind-body connection, helping clients heal the impacts of these experiences on the body, as it is my belief that focusing on the mind is just one piece to the puzzle.
I approach therapy through an integrative lens, utilizing therapeutic modalities of Psychodynamic, Mindfulness-Based, Holistic, CBT, Attachment-Based, Somatic Therapy and ERP.
My therapeutic style is warm and collaborative. In my practice, I help clients develop insight into cognitive beliefs and behavioral patterns that no longer serve them. Maybe you’ve been experiencing depression, anxiety, challenges in relationships or you’ve been stuck in cycles that you struggle to make sense of, cannot seem to break. I am passionate about supporting clients through this healing. I meld both cognitive therapies as well as bringing into awareness the mind-body connection, helping clients heal the impacts of these experiences on the body, as it is my belief that focusing on the mind is just one piece to the puzzle.
Bridget Schinnerer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
She draws from a variety of approaches including psychodynamic, attachment-based, family systems, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in order to meet the unique goals of each client.
Bridget is a compassionate therapist with a background in supporting youth, adults, and families through their most challenging moments. She is dedicated to supporting individuals in their healing journeys. Her background includes working as both a behavioral counselor and therapist. She has served survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence, bringing a deep understanding to her practice. Beyond working at an Intensive Outpatient Program, experience includes providing therapy to teens, adults, and families dealing with grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Bridget’s relational approach helps clients feel less alone.
She draws from a variety of approaches including psychodynamic, attachment-based, family systems, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in order to meet the unique goals of each client.
Bridget is a compassionate therapist with a background in supporting youth, adults, and families through their most challenging moments. She is dedicated to supporting individuals in their healing journeys. Her background includes working as both a behavioral counselor and therapist. She has served survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence, bringing a deep understanding to her practice. Beyond working at an Intensive Outpatient Program, experience includes providing therapy to teens, adults, and families dealing with grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Bridget’s relational approach helps clients feel less alone.
Michele Simone
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Osos, CA 93402
My experience is grounded in several social-psychological and body-oriented practices, including Neuro-Affective Relational Model, NeuroAffective Touch, Somatic Experiencing (SE), SE Touch, Attachment-based EMDR, Aikido, Nonviolent Communication, Social Justice, & Restorative Justice.
I value connecting with people in ways that support a sense of aliveness, meaning, and clarity of purpose. We will work together to address the challenges we face when moving from one phase of life to another — such as leaving home, going to school, being a parent, caring for ourselves, changing relationships, and facing the unknown. We will discover and explore how your inner guidance system or compass can guide you toward your own health and healing capacity.
My experience is grounded in several social-psychological and body-oriented practices, including Neuro-Affective Relational Model, NeuroAffective Touch, Somatic Experiencing (SE), SE Touch, Attachment-based EMDR, Aikido, Nonviolent Communication, Social Justice, & Restorative Justice.
I value connecting with people in ways that support a sense of aliveness, meaning, and clarity of purpose. We will work together to address the challenges we face when moving from one phase of life to another — such as leaving home, going to school, being a parent, caring for ourselves, changing relationships, and facing the unknown. We will discover and explore how your inner guidance system or compass can guide you toward your own health and healing capacity.
Adrienne Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 (Online Only)
My therapy style is grounded in psychodynamic and attachment-based approaches, my areas of focus include treatment of; trauma, anxiety, and depression.
I value opportunities to connect with my clients in unique and creative ways through humor, a love of animals, art, and connecting with nature. Through art, writing, and creative outlets I believe we can heal, and work towards integrating the broken parts of self. My approach to the therapeutic process is collaborative and goal-driven. I see my role in clients' lives as one that is temporary; my goal is to equip you with the tools, insights, and renewed hope that will allow you to move forward without need for my help.
My therapy style is grounded in psychodynamic and attachment-based approaches, my areas of focus include treatment of; trauma, anxiety, and depression.
I value opportunities to connect with my clients in unique and creative ways through humor, a love of animals, art, and connecting with nature. Through art, writing, and creative outlets I believe we can heal, and work towards integrating the broken parts of self. My approach to the therapeutic process is collaborative and goal-driven. I see my role in clients' lives as one that is temporary; my goal is to equip you with the tools, insights, and renewed hope that will allow you to move forward without need for my help.
Cristy Chavez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
In life we often face obstacles which cause us painful emotions, feeling disconnected, isolated and confused. The good news is we don’t have to navigate this alone and I would be honored to help guide you. Are you currently experiencing depression, anxiety, an eating disorder, or trauma from an abusive relationship? Or perhaps you are looking for someone who has training and experience with neurodiversity (ADHD and/or Autism). In sessions I use an array of therapeutic techniques to promote a mind/body connection, such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems, and Attachment Based Theory.
In life we often face obstacles which cause us painful emotions, feeling disconnected, isolated and confused. The good news is we don’t have to navigate this alone and I would be honored to help guide you. Are you currently experiencing depression, anxiety, an eating disorder, or trauma from an abusive relationship? Or perhaps you are looking for someone who has training and experience with neurodiversity (ADHD and/or Autism). In sessions I use an array of therapeutic techniques to promote a mind/body connection, such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems, and Attachment Based Theory.
Grace Peavy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Equipped with a variety of therapeutic styles and strategies from cognitive and behavioral to attachment-based, Grace tailors her approach to meet you where you are.
Grace (licensed as Margaret Peavy), offers client-centered therapy to adults, youth, and families navigating life’s challenges. Taking the time and energy to earn your trust, she shares a relational approach to spark genuine connection in a non-judgemental space where you’re encouraged to build on your strengths. Over a decade serving youth and families of all ages in the mental health community makes Grace an impactful facilitator of personal growth.
Equipped with a variety of therapeutic styles and strategies from cognitive and behavioral to attachment-based, Grace tailors her approach to meet you where you are.
Grace (licensed as Margaret Peavy), offers client-centered therapy to adults, youth, and families navigating life’s challenges. Taking the time and energy to earn your trust, she shares a relational approach to spark genuine connection in a non-judgemental space where you’re encouraged to build on your strengths. Over a decade serving youth and families of all ages in the mental health community makes Grace an impactful facilitator of personal growth.
Francisco Moreno-Guerrero
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
I have experience working with patients utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Attachment-Based.
My name is Francisco Moreno, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 8 years of experience providing mental health treatment to individual adults, children, families, and couples. I earned my master's degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling from California State University Fresno. I have experience working with individuals, families, children, and couples. I have provided therapy services in school settings (k-12), as well as in the office, telehealth, and community settings. I have mostly worked with patients experiencing Depression, Anxiety, interpersonal/relationship issues, and stress.
I have experience working with patients utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Attachment-Based.
My name is Francisco Moreno, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 8 years of experience providing mental health treatment to individual adults, children, families, and couples. I earned my master's degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling from California State University Fresno. I have experience working with individuals, families, children, and couples. I have provided therapy services in school settings (k-12), as well as in the office, telehealth, and community settings. I have mostly worked with patients experiencing Depression, Anxiety, interpersonal/relationship issues, and stress.
My name is Sarina Pan and I am a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in Los Angeles area. I work with adolescents and adults across all ages. I help people experience relief from shame, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, and inner criticism through self-understanding, self-exploring, and self-compassion. Hearing people out and providing support and guidance to them to walk out from the life struggles is my true life passion.
My name is Sarina Pan and I am a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in Los Angeles area. I work with adolescents and adults across all ages. I help people experience relief from shame, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, and inner criticism through self-understanding, self-exploring, and self-compassion. Hearing people out and providing support and guidance to them to walk out from the life struggles is my true life passion.
Wendy Ann Clodfelter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
My passion is working with kids and families. I can help with anxiety, depression, relationships and attachment, trauma, school concerns and low self esteem. I also support parents and offer solutions to behavioral concerns at home and in the school setting. I work with families to help with improved communication and better functioning. I encourage parents to take care of themselves and focus on what is working as well as change what is not working.
My passion is working with kids and families. I can help with anxiety, depression, relationships and attachment, trauma, school concerns and low self esteem. I also support parents and offer solutions to behavioral concerns at home and in the school setting. I work with families to help with improved communication and better functioning. I encourage parents to take care of themselves and focus on what is working as well as change what is not working.
I'm Rachel Kim, a licensed clinical social worker. My therapeutic approach is grounded in strength-based and attachment-focused therapies, tailored to each person's unique needs. With a warm and collaborative style, I emphasize creating a comfortable space for clients to explore their past and how it affects current thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships. My practice focuses on balancing processing, teaching new skills, and understanding how to change current patterns that no longer serve you.
I'm Rachel Kim, a licensed clinical social worker. My therapeutic approach is grounded in strength-based and attachment-focused therapies, tailored to each person's unique needs. With a warm and collaborative style, I emphasize creating a comfortable space for clients to explore their past and how it affects current thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships. My practice focuses on balancing processing, teaching new skills, and understanding how to change current patterns that no longer serve you.
Sandra Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (Online Only)
We all face moments in life that can feel debilitating and impact our activities of daily living. I am here to help you navigate those moments or phases of life where you feel lost or as if you have no way out. Although I am experienced in working with a myriad of treatment modalities & populations, my passion is working with clients who suffer from trauma, anxiety, depression and grief. As a bilingual-bicultural therapist with over 15 years of experience, I am passionate about what I do, my goal as a therapist is to provide my clients with compassionate quality care that will aide them through their healing journey.
We all face moments in life that can feel debilitating and impact our activities of daily living. I am here to help you navigate those moments or phases of life where you feel lost or as if you have no way out. Although I am experienced in working with a myriad of treatment modalities & populations, my passion is working with clients who suffer from trauma, anxiety, depression and grief. As a bilingual-bicultural therapist with over 15 years of experience, I am passionate about what I do, my goal as a therapist is to provide my clients with compassionate quality care that will aide them through their healing journey.
Cassidy Pierce
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Cassidy offers nurturing therapy to adolescents, adults, families, and couples motivated to pursue healing in their lives and relationships. Her understanding of psychotherapy draws from rewarding experiences from mentoring adolescents as a backpacking guide to serving students as a RYT-200 yoga teacher and Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor (TIYT). She's also contributed to community mental health clinics and school-based settings where she supported individuals and families experiencing distress, addiction, and complex trauma. She ultimately feels privileged to walk alongside you into deep and vulnerable spaces.
Cassidy offers nurturing therapy to adolescents, adults, families, and couples motivated to pursue healing in their lives and relationships. Her understanding of psychotherapy draws from rewarding experiences from mentoring adolescents as a backpacking guide to serving students as a RYT-200 yoga teacher and Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor (TIYT). She's also contributed to community mental health clinics and school-based settings where she supported individuals and families experiencing distress, addiction, and complex trauma. She ultimately feels privileged to walk alongside you into deep and vulnerable spaces.
Life can be challenging and full of obstacles that can seem overwhelming or impossible to overcome. Compassionately, I will support and guide you through your unique mental health journey, bringing restoration and peace to your life. Together, we can explore your strengths and develop personalized strategies to enhance coping skills for promoting overall wellness and growth. I aim to empower you along your mental health journey and support you in achieving your goals. Working collaboratively, you will discover new ways of living to bring about healing, self-discovery and personal growth.
Life can be challenging and full of obstacles that can seem overwhelming or impossible to overcome. Compassionately, I will support and guide you through your unique mental health journey, bringing restoration and peace to your life. Together, we can explore your strengths and develop personalized strategies to enhance coping skills for promoting overall wellness and growth. I aim to empower you along your mental health journey and support you in achieving your goals. Working collaboratively, you will discover new ways of living to bring about healing, self-discovery and personal growth.
Yumi Velazquez-Mabray
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grover Beach, CA 93433
Waitlist for new clients
I work primarily with children, teens, and adults who have suffered traumatic events. I provide an outlet without judgement, helping clients work through unresolved feelings about past childhood trauma, family conflict, and broken relationships, which can cause significant distress, affecting other parts of their lives. I will help you break away from anything that is holding you back from being the person you truly desire to be. My style is eclectic, supporting individual needs, unlocking and developing each person's potential. With children and teens, I use Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assist clients in overcoming negative effects of the traumatic experience.
I work primarily with children, teens, and adults who have suffered traumatic events. I provide an outlet without judgement, helping clients work through unresolved feelings about past childhood trauma, family conflict, and broken relationships, which can cause significant distress, affecting other parts of their lives. I will help you break away from anything that is holding you back from being the person you truly desire to be. My style is eclectic, supporting individual needs, unlocking and developing each person's potential. With children and teens, I use Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assist clients in overcoming negative effects of the traumatic experience.
Priscilla Kiessig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
We all face moments that test our foundations. Seasons where we find ourselves struggling, often feeling alone and quietly wishing things would get better. It’s important for you to know that there’s no need to suffer. Hope is here. As therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), warmth, empathy, and growth are what you can expect from our time together. I believe in a compassionate, integrated approach to care, specifically tailored to meet your individual needs.
We all face moments that test our foundations. Seasons where we find ourselves struggling, often feeling alone and quietly wishing things would get better. It’s important for you to know that there’s no need to suffer. Hope is here. As therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), warmth, empathy, and growth are what you can expect from our time together. I believe in a compassionate, integrated approach to care, specifically tailored to meet your individual needs.
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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.