Attachment-based Therapists in Coral Gables, FL

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Shay Harati
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coral Gables, FL 33134
I combine science-backed interventions with a comprehensive attachment-based perspective, while also considering the cultural and systemic factors that shape life experiences.
I am passionate about helping individuals navigate the challenges they face and supporting their mental and emotional well-being. I have a deep understanding of the unique needs and developmental stages of children and young adults, allowing me to provide effective and compassionate care. One of my primary goals is to create a safe and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable expressing your thoughts and emotions. I believe in the power of building a strong therapeutic alliance. I offer individual therapy, group therapy and parent coaching.
I combine science-backed interventions with a comprehensive attachment-based perspective, while also considering the cultural and systemic factors that shape life experiences.
I am passionate about helping individuals navigate the challenges they face and supporting their mental and emotional well-being. I have a deep understanding of the unique needs and developmental stages of children and young adults, allowing me to provide effective and compassionate care. One of my primary goals is to create a safe and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable expressing your thoughts and emotions. I believe in the power of building a strong therapeutic alliance. I offer individual therapy, group therapy and parent coaching.
(914) 350-4533 View (914) 350-4533
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Viktoryia Biheza Ferretti
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT-S, MSEd
Verified Verified
Coral Gables, FL 33146  (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck as a parent? Does your child worry a lot, have troubles with self-esteem, struggles with making friends or adjusting to a new person in their life? Let me give them (and you) the tools to cope, feel safe and grow in a supportive environment. How about you? Feeling anxious, depressed, miserable in your marriage? Did you try to cope but cannot figure it out? I will work with you individually, as a couple or as a family. We will look at your patterns, figure out what is keeping you from feeling well and explore various resources to get you moving forward. YOU have the ability and potential, let's discover it!
Are you feeling stuck as a parent? Does your child worry a lot, have troubles with self-esteem, struggles with making friends or adjusting to a new person in their life? Let me give them (and you) the tools to cope, feel safe and grow in a supportive environment. How about you? Feeling anxious, depressed, miserable in your marriage? Did you try to cope but cannot figure it out? I will work with you individually, as a couple or as a family. We will look at your patterns, figure out what is keeping you from feeling well and explore various resources to get you moving forward. YOU have the ability and potential, let's discover it!
(786) 655-9512 View (786) 655-9512
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Marian Rivodo
MS, RMHCI, Coach
Verified Verified
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Venezuelan-born, Miami-raised native with a passion for helping individuals, couples and families achieve health within themselves and in their relationships. I firmly believe that healthy individuals can produce healthy homes and healthy homes can produce healthy individuals but somewhere along the way, culture and our surroundings make an attempt to lead us astray, leading us far from what we want to build and who we want to be. Allow me to join you on your journey of redesigning your life, your relationships and let’s commit to flourishing in every aspect of it.
Venezuelan-born, Miami-raised native with a passion for helping individuals, couples and families achieve health within themselves and in their relationships. I firmly believe that healthy individuals can produce healthy homes and healthy homes can produce healthy individuals but somewhere along the way, culture and our surroundings make an attempt to lead us astray, leading us far from what we want to build and who we want to be. Allow me to join you on your journey of redesigning your life, your relationships and let’s commit to flourishing in every aspect of it.
(305) 902-2012 View (305) 902-2012
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Priscilla Torres
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CMDP, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coral Gables, FL 33134
As a licensed psychotherapist and EMDR Certified Therapist, I understand that seeking therapy requires courage, and I commend you for taking that leap toward personal growth and healing. If you often ask yourself questions such as, "Why do I experience such intense emotions or no emotions?" "How can I stop self-sabotaging behaviors and impulsive actions?" "Why are relationships so difficult?" " What steps can I take to heal from past trauma and address emotional pain?" "Why do I feel like a fraud?" "How can I find inner peace?" "Why am I struggling with intimacy and sexual performance?" I can help you find the answers you seek.
As a licensed psychotherapist and EMDR Certified Therapist, I understand that seeking therapy requires courage, and I commend you for taking that leap toward personal growth and healing. If you often ask yourself questions such as, "Why do I experience such intense emotions or no emotions?" "How can I stop self-sabotaging behaviors and impulsive actions?" "Why are relationships so difficult?" " What steps can I take to heal from past trauma and address emotional pain?" "Why do I feel like a fraud?" "How can I find inner peace?" "Why am I struggling with intimacy and sexual performance?" I can help you find the answers you seek.
(786) 901-6209 View (786) 901-6209
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A. Lilia Smith, Ph.D., P.A.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Coral Gables, FL 33134
I am Dr. Lilia Smith, a clinical psychologist with more than twenty years of experience providing psychological services to adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I treat persons suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, and medically related conditions. I assist couples who are experiencing relational conflicts, communication difficulties, sexual incompatibility, infidelity, divorce, and parenting issues. I work with individuals experiencing major life transitions. In the safety of a supportive and confidential setting, you can explore your concerns and find answers to the problems you are facing.
I am Dr. Lilia Smith, a clinical psychologist with more than twenty years of experience providing psychological services to adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I treat persons suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, and medically related conditions. I assist couples who are experiencing relational conflicts, communication difficulties, sexual incompatibility, infidelity, divorce, and parenting issues. I work with individuals experiencing major life transitions. In the safety of a supportive and confidential setting, you can explore your concerns and find answers to the problems you are facing.
(305) 834-4826 View (305) 834-4826
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Miriam Frances Abety
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC, EAP-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Empowerment is key in therapy. I have more than 25 years' experience in the field, and am ready to heal the psychological issues in your life. Call me. Let me guide you as far as you are motivated to heal. I have strategies to help you work through whatever is keeping you away from wellness and joy. My expertise is in women's issues, LGBT, trauma, substance abuse, crisis counseling, and all chronic disorders including depression, bi-polar, anxiety and addiction. Also, my mother had Alzheimer's for whom I was the caretaker. I know about the family issues which surface.
Empowerment is key in therapy. I have more than 25 years' experience in the field, and am ready to heal the psychological issues in your life. Call me. Let me guide you as far as you are motivated to heal. I have strategies to help you work through whatever is keeping you away from wellness and joy. My expertise is in women's issues, LGBT, trauma, substance abuse, crisis counseling, and all chronic disorders including depression, bi-polar, anxiety and addiction. Also, my mother had Alzheimer's for whom I was the caretaker. I know about the family issues which surface.
(786) 420-4211 View (786) 420-4211
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Emily Sanfiel
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Coral Gables, FL 33146
I am a counselor with experience working with a wide variety of populations ranging from young children and families to adults and couples. I provide a safe space for my clients to explore and work through their experiences while empowering them to live more authentic and fulfilling lives. My collaborative, client-centered approach aims to utilize each individual’s unique strengths as a means of achieving their goals.
I am a counselor with experience working with a wide variety of populations ranging from young children and families to adults and couples. I provide a safe space for my clients to explore and work through their experiences while empowering them to live more authentic and fulfilling lives. My collaborative, client-centered approach aims to utilize each individual’s unique strengths as a means of achieving their goals.
(786) 347-8315 View (786) 347-8315
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Luisa Fernanda Hernandez Medellin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Coral Gables, FL 33134
I am a Licensed Psychologist with expertise in Pediatric Neuropsychology and Behavioral Medicine. I work with pediatric patients and young adults with long COVID, TBI/concussions, spinal cord injury, epilepsy, brain tumors, arteriovenous malformation bleeds/strokes, demyelinating diseases, cancer, transplant recipients, general medical conditions and genetic disorders affecting the nervous system. I also specialize in neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism spectrum (children and adults), developmental and learning disorders, attention-deficit and disruptive behavior disorders, comorbid anxiety, and mood disorders.
I am a Licensed Psychologist with expertise in Pediatric Neuropsychology and Behavioral Medicine. I work with pediatric patients and young adults with long COVID, TBI/concussions, spinal cord injury, epilepsy, brain tumors, arteriovenous malformation bleeds/strokes, demyelinating diseases, cancer, transplant recipients, general medical conditions and genetic disorders affecting the nervous system. I also specialize in neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism spectrum (children and adults), developmental and learning disorders, attention-deficit and disruptive behavior disorders, comorbid anxiety, and mood disorders.
(786) 786-1361 View (786) 786-1361
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Haley Neidich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, CTMH
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Coral Gables, FL 33156
Feeling overwhelmed is a heavy burden, but you don’t have to face it alone. With over 15 years of experience, I provide compassionate and collaborative support for people dealing with anxiety, ADHD, depression, and other life challenges. I focus on creating a welcoming, non-judgmental space where you can be yourself (or figure out who you are!) and address what matters most to you. You do not need to continue to just get through the day. My goals are to help you shift your mindset, feel connected to yourself and develop practical strategies for a more organized, supported, and fulfilling life. Serving clients in FL, MD, CT & WA.
Feeling overwhelmed is a heavy burden, but you don’t have to face it alone. With over 15 years of experience, I provide compassionate and collaborative support for people dealing with anxiety, ADHD, depression, and other life challenges. I focus on creating a welcoming, non-judgmental space where you can be yourself (or figure out who you are!) and address what matters most to you. You do not need to continue to just get through the day. My goals are to help you shift your mindset, feel connected to yourself and develop practical strategies for a more organized, supported, and fulfilling life. Serving clients in FL, MD, CT & WA.
(727) 761-6880 View (727) 761-6880
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Mariana Fernandez-Soto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSEd, CCTP
Verified Verified
Coral Gables, FL 33146
In life, we all face personal struggles and difficult experiences that can feel overwhelming, especially when we struggle with them alone. As your therapist, I partner with you to make positive changes. I create a supportive, confidential environment where my clients feel safe to explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace. With respect and appreciation for your unique life story, I work with you to gain a better understanding of yourself, heal from past wounds, and improve important relationships. Together, we make sense of and work through whatever challenges stand in the way of your happiness.
In life, we all face personal struggles and difficult experiences that can feel overwhelming, especially when we struggle with them alone. As your therapist, I partner with you to make positive changes. I create a supportive, confidential environment where my clients feel safe to explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace. With respect and appreciation for your unique life story, I work with you to gain a better understanding of yourself, heal from past wounds, and improve important relationships. Together, we make sense of and work through whatever challenges stand in the way of your happiness.
(786) 629-5390 View (786) 629-5390
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Courtnie Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Hi, I’m Courtnie, and I’m a child therapist here in Miami, with a special talent in speaking the language of children. You can think of me as your very own child translator, a neutral third party that can explain your child’s behavior and help you understand their emotional needs. I want to truly get to know your child, and I’ll make sure that they feel safe and comfortable throughout the process. For both children and families, my therapy sessions are relaxed, collaborative, and effective.
Hi, I’m Courtnie, and I’m a child therapist here in Miami, with a special talent in speaking the language of children. You can think of me as your very own child translator, a neutral third party that can explain your child’s behavior and help you understand their emotional needs. I want to truly get to know your child, and I’ll make sure that they feel safe and comfortable throughout the process. For both children and families, my therapy sessions are relaxed, collaborative, and effective.
(305) 250-2128 View (305) 250-2128
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Alexandra Vavoulis
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Coral Gables, FL 33134
If you’re feeling anxious, depressed, disconnected from yourself or your relationships it can be an extremely difficult experience. Figuring out how to navigate these challenges and implement change can be overwhelming and can even feel impossible. It can be a frustrating experience to want to make positive changes in your life and yet not know where to start. If you are searching for deeper understanding of yourself, your behaviors, and your relationships, I am here to help! I am a licensed mental health counselor and have training in EMDR and the Gottman Couples therapy method.
If you’re feeling anxious, depressed, disconnected from yourself or your relationships it can be an extremely difficult experience. Figuring out how to navigate these challenges and implement change can be overwhelming and can even feel impossible. It can be a frustrating experience to want to make positive changes in your life and yet not know where to start. If you are searching for deeper understanding of yourself, your behaviors, and your relationships, I am here to help! I am a licensed mental health counselor and have training in EMDR and the Gottman Couples therapy method.
(786) 751-5179 View (786) 751-5179
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Carolina Welsh
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Carolina Welsh is a bilingual psychotherapist (English-Spanish) who received her B.A. and M.A. in Psychology from the Universidad del Salvador (Buenos Aires, Argentina) in 2001. Carolina has practiced clinical therapy in mental health centers, hospitals, outpatient programs, and in private settings in Argentina and in the United States for the last 18 years. "I work with adults, children and their families, providing support and guidance, helping people navigate through life's challenges, crisis and difficult transitions.
Carolina Welsh is a bilingual psychotherapist (English-Spanish) who received her B.A. and M.A. in Psychology from the Universidad del Salvador (Buenos Aires, Argentina) in 2001. Carolina has practiced clinical therapy in mental health centers, hospitals, outpatient programs, and in private settings in Argentina and in the United States for the last 18 years. "I work with adults, children and their families, providing support and guidance, helping people navigate through life's challenges, crisis and difficult transitions.
(786) 504-6170 View (786) 504-6170
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Daniela Wright
LSP, LMHC
Verified Verified
Coral Gables, FL 33146
At times, life can leave us feeling emotionally depleted and unfulfilled. You might feel stuck and dissatisfied in your personal relationship or career. Perhaps you are struggling with your marriage, single life, your kids, recovering from a break-up or divorce, or you might just feel distressed and unhappy. No matter what you are dealing with, there is hope for healing and a more blissful future. Within a safe and compassionate therapeutic relationship, you can discover new ways of relating to your own story and others.
At times, life can leave us feeling emotionally depleted and unfulfilled. You might feel stuck and dissatisfied in your personal relationship or career. Perhaps you are struggling with your marriage, single life, your kids, recovering from a break-up or divorce, or you might just feel distressed and unhappy. No matter what you are dealing with, there is hope for healing and a more blissful future. Within a safe and compassionate therapeutic relationship, you can discover new ways of relating to your own story and others.
(305) 306-6905 View (305) 306-6905
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Multi Health Community Center
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Coral Gables, FL 33134
We treat adults, teens, couples, and families seeking relief from depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, and mood disorders. We all work towards happiness, but we sometimes get stuck in patterns from the past and live in anxiety about the future. You don't have to suffer alone. All our mental health professionals are guided by compassion and empathy.
We treat adults, teens, couples, and families seeking relief from depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, and mood disorders. We all work towards happiness, but we sometimes get stuck in patterns from the past and live in anxiety about the future. You don't have to suffer alone. All our mental health professionals are guided by compassion and empathy.
(954) 751-4743 View (954) 751-4743
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Frederick Fearday
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Coral Gables, FL 33134  (Online Only)
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 35 years of experience working primarily with adults. I received my Masters Degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1980. Since then I have worked at an in-patient unit, a community mental health center, a university research and training center, and at a Veteran Affairs hospital. My background also includes graduate teaching and clinical research. I believe that is is imperative to develop a strong therapeutic relationship in which clients feel supported and safe as they seek to address their mental health challenges.
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 35 years of experience working primarily with adults. I received my Masters Degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1980. Since then I have worked at an in-patient unit, a community mental health center, a university research and training center, and at a Veteran Affairs hospital. My background also includes graduate teaching and clinical research. I believe that is is imperative to develop a strong therapeutic relationship in which clients feel supported and safe as they seek to address their mental health challenges.
(786) 751-4509 View (786) 751-4509
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Carolina Cordovez
Art Therapist, MPS, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Do you struggle to manage your emotions and understand your experience? Do you identify with feeling anxious or experience trauma? Our bodies serve as the vessel to communicate our needs, keep us safe and hold our emotions yet we often feel disconnected, confused and lost on how to do so. My name is Carolina and I specialize working with adults and teens who experience Anxiety, Trauma, Grief and low Self Esteem. I implement Art Therapy and Somatic Healing in individual therapy sessions to help you understand your body and heal. I am passionate about helping you increase your mind-body connection within a safe and supportive space.
Do you struggle to manage your emotions and understand your experience? Do you identify with feeling anxious or experience trauma? Our bodies serve as the vessel to communicate our needs, keep us safe and hold our emotions yet we often feel disconnected, confused and lost on how to do so. My name is Carolina and I specialize working with adults and teens who experience Anxiety, Trauma, Grief and low Self Esteem. I implement Art Therapy and Somatic Healing in individual therapy sessions to help you understand your body and heal. I am passionate about helping you increase your mind-body connection within a safe and supportive space.
(305) 614-4818 View (305) 614-4818
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Dr. Marisa Perera
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Coral Gables, FL 33134  (Online Only)
Feeling stuck? Not like yourself? Worry taking over your life? Are your relationships just not the same anymore? Maybe you have trouble focusing at work, your sleep is suffering, you’re not feeling connected to loved ones, your physical health is taking a hit, or you’re questioning yourself. Maybe the stress of trying to get pregnant, being pregnant, or adjusting to having a new child and being a parent is getting hard to manage. Life is throwing a lot at you.
Feeling stuck? Not like yourself? Worry taking over your life? Are your relationships just not the same anymore? Maybe you have trouble focusing at work, your sleep is suffering, you’re not feeling connected to loved ones, your physical health is taking a hit, or you’re questioning yourself. Maybe the stress of trying to get pregnant, being pregnant, or adjusting to having a new child and being a parent is getting hard to manage. Life is throwing a lot at you.
(305) 419-0981 View (305) 419-0981
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Patricia Rodriguez Gilmore
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coral Gables, FL 33146
I am a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist specializing in talk therapy. My clients often come to me feeling angry, depressed and disappointed with their relationships, careers and their lives and are at a loss as to how to live a fulfilling life. Working together with clients within a supportive relationship, I help them articulate their feelings more authentically and uncover unconscious conflicts that get in the way of living life with vitality. I have found that when people truly engage in the process of therapy, they can experience healing, acceptance of themselves, stress reduction, personal growth, and increased fulfillment.
I am a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist specializing in talk therapy. My clients often come to me feeling angry, depressed and disappointed with their relationships, careers and their lives and are at a loss as to how to live a fulfilling life. Working together with clients within a supportive relationship, I help them articulate their feelings more authentically and uncover unconscious conflicts that get in the way of living life with vitality. I have found that when people truly engage in the process of therapy, they can experience healing, acceptance of themselves, stress reduction, personal growth, and increased fulfillment.
(305) 834-4373 View (305) 834-4373
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Bronwyn E Heiss
Counselor, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Your relationship is no longer the safe and loving experience you signed up for. What was once a sacred space, a peaceful home, has now turned into a battleground over the smallest things, like a lost remote control. Communication has all but broken down. You and your partner used to be each other's biggest fans, but it’s more like you are roommates now, going along with the motions. Your emotional connection has dwindled, along with a fulfilling sex life. You long to go back to when you found comfort in this person, but you don’t know how. You’re still in love and determined to make things work.
Your relationship is no longer the safe and loving experience you signed up for. What was once a sacred space, a peaceful home, has now turned into a battleground over the smallest things, like a lost remote control. Communication has all but broken down. You and your partner used to be each other's biggest fans, but it’s more like you are roommates now, going along with the motions. Your emotional connection has dwindled, along with a fulfilling sex life. You long to go back to when you found comfort in this person, but you don’t know how. You’re still in love and determined to make things work.
(786) 420-6872 View (786) 420-6872

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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.