Attachment-based Therapists in Fairbury, IL

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Emily Gerber
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Fairbury, IL 61739
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (MA, LCPC) in central Illinois. I have been working in the mental health field specializing in trauma across the lifespan (children, adolescents, and adults). My clinical expertise and training includes trauma focused therapy, shame and resiliency, healthy relationships, as well as working alongside foster and adoptive families. I believe therapy includes “an us.” It is an engaging and collaborative process. My hope is to provide a safe and warm environment to facilitate healing and growth.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (MA, LCPC) in central Illinois. I have been working in the mental health field specializing in trauma across the lifespan (children, adolescents, and adults). My clinical expertise and training includes trauma focused therapy, shame and resiliency, healthy relationships, as well as working alongside foster and adoptive families. I believe therapy includes “an us.” It is an engaging and collaborative process. My hope is to provide a safe and warm environment to facilitate healing and growth.
(309) 271-0562 View (309) 271-0562
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Marina Callozzo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fairbury, IL 61739
Doing the work it takes to find the right therapist when your mind and heart are struggling and in need of that help takes an enormous amount of strength and hope. As a highly experienced clinical social worker, my goal is to bring my wide-range of experience with therapeutic modalities and diverse populations to capitalize on your strengths and hope. I work from a humanistic, trauma-informed and strengths-based perspective. While I have experience ranging from counseling people living with varying degrees of mental illness, to refugees from conflict zones, and survivors of Queer hate motivated violence.
Doing the work it takes to find the right therapist when your mind and heart are struggling and in need of that help takes an enormous amount of strength and hope. As a highly experienced clinical social worker, my goal is to bring my wide-range of experience with therapeutic modalities and diverse populations to capitalize on your strengths and hope. I work from a humanistic, trauma-informed and strengths-based perspective. While I have experience ranging from counseling people living with varying degrees of mental illness, to refugees from conflict zones, and survivors of Queer hate motivated violence.
(312) 625-5409 View (312) 625-5409
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Amy Kay Duffy
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Fairbury, IL 61739
Do you feel overwhelmed with problems, grief, depression, or anxiety? Do you feel like you just can't get ahead of things or you have no one to help you? I have over 27 years of experience as mental health therapist in helping people cope with these types of problems. Life is too short to not live it to the fullest and I believe I can help you. Kind Living Therapy, LLC was established to work with children, teens, adults, couples, families, and older adults to find their strengths and create effective coping skills in dealing with life and promoting happiness.
Do you feel overwhelmed with problems, grief, depression, or anxiety? Do you feel like you just can't get ahead of things or you have no one to help you? I have over 27 years of experience as mental health therapist in helping people cope with these types of problems. Life is too short to not live it to the fullest and I believe I can help you. Kind Living Therapy, LLC was established to work with children, teens, adults, couples, families, and older adults to find their strengths and create effective coping skills in dealing with life and promoting happiness.
(815) 286-4553 View (815) 286-4553
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Ashley Frizzell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Fairbury, IL 61739
Waitlist for new clients
Taking the first step reaching out to a counselor can be difficult, however, Ashley loves meeting new people and quickly is able to put people at ease. She finds great enjoyment hearing other people’s stories. Her approach with children and teens includes a lot of humor and is lighthearted with lots of play and silliness. Her approach with adults is unconditional positive regard seeing them through the lens of grace. She always offers encouragement and hope with a side of gentle challenging of unhealthy patterns.
Taking the first step reaching out to a counselor can be difficult, however, Ashley loves meeting new people and quickly is able to put people at ease. She finds great enjoyment hearing other people’s stories. Her approach with children and teens includes a lot of humor and is lighthearted with lots of play and silliness. Her approach with adults is unconditional positive regard seeing them through the lens of grace. She always offers encouragement and hope with a side of gentle challenging of unhealthy patterns.
(309) 928-0466 View (309) 928-0466

More Therapists Nearby

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Debbi Little
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Forrest, IL 61741
Hi, I'm Debbi! My name is Debbi Little, and I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCSW) serving clients via telehealth in the state of Illinois. I have 20+ years of experience working with a diverse population and specializing in the effects of trauma, anxiety, and depression, along with adjusting to major life events and stressors. I utilize mostly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tailored to each individual to assist them in reaching their therapeutic goals.
Hi, I'm Debbi! My name is Debbi Little, and I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCSW) serving clients via telehealth in the state of Illinois. I have 20+ years of experience working with a diverse population and specializing in the effects of trauma, anxiety, and depression, along with adjusting to major life events and stressors. I utilize mostly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tailored to each individual to assist them in reaching their therapeutic goals.
(872) 273-5579 View (872) 273-5579

Online Therapists

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Mariana Queiroz
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Springfield, IL 62702  (Online Only)
I practice from a trauma-informed lens, utilizing CBT, psychodynamic, attachment-based, and interpersonal modalities.
Life throws us many obstacles and challenges, no matter our age. Challenges such as starting a new job, moving to a new city, starting or ending a relationship, etc. Along with these new journeys, you may start to experience excessive worry, or continuously doubt your abilities, or feel isolated and alone and therefore not wanting to burden others. These patterns begin to influence your relationships with others and yourself, affecting your mood, motivation level, and overall happiness. If you’re reading this, you are approaching the first step into your therapeutic journey and I am here to help you with each step moving forward.
I practice from a trauma-informed lens, utilizing CBT, psychodynamic, attachment-based, and interpersonal modalities.
Life throws us many obstacles and challenges, no matter our age. Challenges such as starting a new job, moving to a new city, starting or ending a relationship, etc. Along with these new journeys, you may start to experience excessive worry, or continuously doubt your abilities, or feel isolated and alone and therefore not wanting to burden others. These patterns begin to influence your relationships with others and yourself, affecting your mood, motivation level, and overall happiness. If you’re reading this, you are approaching the first step into your therapeutic journey and I am here to help you with each step moving forward.
(618) 376-7540 View (618) 376-7540
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Sarah Arden Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Barrington, IL 60010
I utilize an eclectic, humanistic, and client-centered approach to therapy that is attachment-based and trauma-informed.
No one should be expected to face life's challenges alone. My experience has proven that therapy is most effective when it is collaborative and tailored to the unique needs of the client. Together, we will develop and equip you with personalized strategies to understand and break free of the challenges that prevent you from living your authentic life. I work with children, adolescents, and adults who want to create a better life for themselves.
I utilize an eclectic, humanistic, and client-centered approach to therapy that is attachment-based and trauma-informed.
No one should be expected to face life's challenges alone. My experience has proven that therapy is most effective when it is collaborative and tailored to the unique needs of the client. Together, we will develop and equip you with personalized strategies to understand and break free of the challenges that prevent you from living your authentic life. I work with children, adolescents, and adults who want to create a better life for themselves.
(773) 345-7640 View (773) 345-7640
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Marissa Krager
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Woodridge, IL 60517
The common approach I use in therapy is attachment-based work, processing the client’s attachment with their past and present support people, family, and loved ones.
My name is Marissa Krager, I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed School Social Worker (PEL) in the state of Illinois. I like to look at my clients as a whole, (environment, support, interests, strengths, weaknesses) not just individually. I go by my client’s pace, assessing how you are working in counseling and understanding what you're able to process/handle in those moments, never adding pressure. Specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, and general counseling.
The common approach I use in therapy is attachment-based work, processing the client’s attachment with their past and present support people, family, and loved ones.
My name is Marissa Krager, I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed School Social Worker (PEL) in the state of Illinois. I like to look at my clients as a whole, (environment, support, interests, strengths, weaknesses) not just individually. I go by my client’s pace, assessing how you are working in counseling and understanding what you're able to process/handle in those moments, never adding pressure. Specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, and general counseling.
(872) 253-6824 View (872) 253-6824
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Angie Mapura
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60618
I employ a client-centered and trauma-informed approach to therapy, gravitating towards family systems, attachment-based, and cognitive-behavioral interventions.
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) marriage and family therapist who is passionate about empowering couples and individuals to improve their relationships, strengthen their boundaries, embrace vulnerability, and most importantly - address and heal from trauma. I believe in the importance of helping clients identify and understand the root cause of their issues to facilitate long-term healing.
I employ a client-centered and trauma-informed approach to therapy, gravitating towards family systems, attachment-based, and cognitive-behavioral interventions.
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) marriage and family therapist who is passionate about empowering couples and individuals to improve their relationships, strengthen their boundaries, embrace vulnerability, and most importantly - address and heal from trauma. I believe in the importance of helping clients identify and understand the root cause of their issues to facilitate long-term healing.
(773) 232-4294 View (773) 232-4294
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Tia Shaha
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601  (Online Only)
I also often incorporate interpersonal and attachment-based theories and methods.
My areas of interest include working with adolescents, young adults, and families/couples. In addition, as a South Asian immigrant, I am passionate about working with the BIPOC and immigrant communities to help normalize therapy. I know that these populations often experience struggles specifically relating to their identity and culture and thus I am always working through a culturally competent lens and learning how intersectionality affects one’s mental health. Overall, I help guide those I work with through life challenges, the difficulties of interpersonal relationships, the complex reactions of trauma, and anxiety/stress.
I also often incorporate interpersonal and attachment-based theories and methods.
My areas of interest include working with adolescents, young adults, and families/couples. In addition, as a South Asian immigrant, I am passionate about working with the BIPOC and immigrant communities to help normalize therapy. I know that these populations often experience struggles specifically relating to their identity and culture and thus I am always working through a culturally competent lens and learning how intersectionality affects one’s mental health. Overall, I help guide those I work with through life challenges, the difficulties of interpersonal relationships, the complex reactions of trauma, and anxiety/stress.
(312) 847-0832 View (312) 847-0832
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Louise Sherman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCPC, CCTP, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60607
Louise is dedicated to renewing lives and supporting the recovery of those struggling with chronic stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, low self-worth and trauma. Louise strives to enhance an individual's quality of life and relationship with self, understanding that when met with adequate support, we can all find healing and fulfillment in life. Louise utilizes an integrative therapeutic approach, including Insight Oriented Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Attachment-Based Theory, Experiential Therapy, Mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing, Psycho-Education and EMDR Therapy.
Louise is dedicated to renewing lives and supporting the recovery of those struggling with chronic stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, low self-worth and trauma. Louise strives to enhance an individual's quality of life and relationship with self, understanding that when met with adequate support, we can all find healing and fulfillment in life. Louise utilizes an integrative therapeutic approach, including Insight Oriented Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Attachment-Based Theory, Experiential Therapy, Mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing, Psycho-Education and EMDR Therapy.
(312) 564-4432 View (312) 564-4432
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Yijie Li
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60625
Waitlist for new clients
My work is strongly attuned to collaborative, narrative, and attachment-based approaches.
Hey there! My name is Yijie (Ee-Gee), and I am a couple and family therapist working in the Chicago area. My work includes supporting individuals, couples, and families (specifically parent-child dynamic) dealing with anxiety, trauma, relational conflicts, and life transitions. As a relational therapist of color, I am committed to providing therapy for clients from diverse, intersectional identities, with particular interests in helping individuals unlock their authentic and autonomous SELF and helping cross-cultural couples navigate intimate relationships.
My work is strongly attuned to collaborative, narrative, and attachment-based approaches.
Hey there! My name is Yijie (Ee-Gee), and I am a couple and family therapist working in the Chicago area. My work includes supporting individuals, couples, and families (specifically parent-child dynamic) dealing with anxiety, trauma, relational conflicts, and life transitions. As a relational therapist of color, I am committed to providing therapy for clients from diverse, intersectional identities, with particular interests in helping individuals unlock their authentic and autonomous SELF and helping cross-cultural couples navigate intimate relationships.
(872) 250-4753 View (872) 250-4753
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Chase Manke
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
Hinsdale, IL 60521
I integrate a systemic lens into my work and draw from experiential, strategic, attachment-based and structural models of therapy.
Are you looking for someone to engage with you where you feel the most stuck? Sometimes the relationships that are supposed to be the most significant create the most heartache and pain. Unexpected life struggles, losses, or addictions can keep you stuck in cycles of confusion and chaos. Both of these experiences can steal your peace and your purpose. As a marriage and family therapist, I partner with you to explore your most impactful relationships and to understand your story. I collaborate with you as you practice new ways of being with yourself and others that fosters confidence, healthy connection, and self-awareness.
I integrate a systemic lens into my work and draw from experiential, strategic, attachment-based and structural models of therapy.
Are you looking for someone to engage with you where you feel the most stuck? Sometimes the relationships that are supposed to be the most significant create the most heartache and pain. Unexpected life struggles, losses, or addictions can keep you stuck in cycles of confusion and chaos. Both of these experiences can steal your peace and your purpose. As a marriage and family therapist, I partner with you to explore your most impactful relationships and to understand your story. I collaborate with you as you practice new ways of being with yourself and others that fosters confidence, healthy connection, and self-awareness.
(630) 528-2312 x726 View (630) 528-2312 x726
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Dominik Kannenwischer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oswego, IL 60543
My ideal client would be an individual (from children to adults) who comes to sessions with an open mind for change. The client might come in with past traumas, anxiety, relationship struggles, and other issues that might bother them in their daily lives. He/She/They might need help working on or correcting their own negative self talk and thinking patterns, low self-esteem, and self-care related issues. The client's goal might be finding their own voice, learning to set healthy boundaries, gaining self insight about how their past influences them and how to become free from their trauma responses today.
My ideal client would be an individual (from children to adults) who comes to sessions with an open mind for change. The client might come in with past traumas, anxiety, relationship struggles, and other issues that might bother them in their daily lives. He/She/They might need help working on or correcting their own negative self talk and thinking patterns, low self-esteem, and self-care related issues. The client's goal might be finding their own voice, learning to set healthy boundaries, gaining self insight about how their past influences them and how to become free from their trauma responses today.
(779) 345-2335 View (779) 345-2335
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Kirstin Schafer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60604
I am on staff at SpringSource Psychological Center and am currently accepting new patients. I believe in connection as healing and will work to cocreate a space in which you feel seen and heard. I have a strong foundation in treating disordered eating and am committed to being a fat-positive, Health At Every Size informed clinician. As a queer-identified clinician, I am passionate about working in the LGBTQIA+ communities and helping folks explore their authentic selves. I am devoted to being keenly aware of the intersectionality of identity, and the systems of oppression that impact individual functioning.
I am on staff at SpringSource Psychological Center and am currently accepting new patients. I believe in connection as healing and will work to cocreate a space in which you feel seen and heard. I have a strong foundation in treating disordered eating and am committed to being a fat-positive, Health At Every Size informed clinician. As a queer-identified clinician, I am passionate about working in the LGBTQIA+ communities and helping folks explore their authentic selves. I am devoted to being keenly aware of the intersectionality of identity, and the systems of oppression that impact individual functioning.
(312) 313-2530 View (312) 313-2530
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Bridget M Iaccino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
I utilize a foundational framework in Attachment-Based and Humanistic Therapy, and some of the approaches I utilize include Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MCBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
I approach therapy with a compassionate and trauma informed lens, viewing clients as more than what has happened to them. I seek to empower clients to recognize that through conscious awareness, acceptance, and compassion, everything they need is already within. I provide a non-shaming space and guide clients to reconnect with their inner selves, helping them understand their internal world, and access their own healing capabilities. I utilizes a systemic lens to therapy, which understands the important interplay between human behavior and past and current environmental influences and relationships with family, friends, and culture.
I utilize a foundational framework in Attachment-Based and Humanistic Therapy, and some of the approaches I utilize include Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MCBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
I approach therapy with a compassionate and trauma informed lens, viewing clients as more than what has happened to them. I seek to empower clients to recognize that through conscious awareness, acceptance, and compassion, everything they need is already within. I provide a non-shaming space and guide clients to reconnect with their inner selves, helping them understand their internal world, and access their own healing capabilities. I utilizes a systemic lens to therapy, which understands the important interplay between human behavior and past and current environmental influences and relationships with family, friends, and culture.
(872) 666-9679 View (872) 666-9679
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Sara Miller
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60661  (Online Only)
My approach is mostly eclectic, although I focus heavily on Gottman and attachment-based perspectives.
As seen in: Forbes, Fatherly, The Knot, Everyday Health, and AskMen! Are you struggling with your relationship? Do you feel distant from your partner? I help couples and relationships find peace by fostering communication, managing conflict, and rebuilding the foundations of the union that are vital to the success of any relationship. Your goals for your relationship are my goals for your relationship! I work with clients from all backgrounds, including traditional and non-traditional relationships or unions. LGBTQIA+ allied, and poly affirming.
My approach is mostly eclectic, although I focus heavily on Gottman and attachment-based perspectives.
As seen in: Forbes, Fatherly, The Knot, Everyday Health, and AskMen! Are you struggling with your relationship? Do you feel distant from your partner? I help couples and relationships find peace by fostering communication, managing conflict, and rebuilding the foundations of the union that are vital to the success of any relationship. Your goals for your relationship are my goals for your relationship! I work with clients from all backgrounds, including traditional and non-traditional relationships or unions. LGBTQIA+ allied, and poly affirming.
(312) 874-6588 View (312) 874-6588
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Federico Parola
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Dixon, IL 61021
I started my journey as a family therapist in 2017. I have been providing direct care in a variety of settings to children, adolescents and adults. My approach includes modalities that are attachment based, experiential, and trauma informed. I have experience working with clients battling with anxiety, family challenges, life transitions, and parenting.
I started my journey as a family therapist in 2017. I have been providing direct care in a variety of settings to children, adolescents and adults. My approach includes modalities that are attachment based, experiential, and trauma informed. I have experience working with clients battling with anxiety, family challenges, life transitions, and parenting.
(217) 805-8381 View (217) 805-8381
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Hannah Hopper
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60604  (Online Only)
I use tools that support healing from trauma (EMDR, body awareness, and Mindfulness), creating healthier relationships (Attachment-based therapy), and reducing stress and anxiety (CBT, Mindfulness).
Maybe you're weighed down by memories you're trying to shake. You want to connect with a partner, but the same negative patterns keep playing out in your romantic relationships. A good night's sleep is rare, the tightness and stress in your shoulders seems constant, but you have trouble pinning down exactly what it's stemming from. And you want things to change, even though you aren't sure exactly where to start with it all. The good news is that you don't have to go through this all alone. I'll walk with you as we make sense of the challenges you're facing and I'm confident that through our time, you'll begin feeling better.
I use tools that support healing from trauma (EMDR, body awareness, and Mindfulness), creating healthier relationships (Attachment-based therapy), and reducing stress and anxiety (CBT, Mindfulness).
Maybe you're weighed down by memories you're trying to shake. You want to connect with a partner, but the same negative patterns keep playing out in your romantic relationships. A good night's sleep is rare, the tightness and stress in your shoulders seems constant, but you have trouble pinning down exactly what it's stemming from. And you want things to change, even though you aren't sure exactly where to start with it all. The good news is that you don't have to go through this all alone. I'll walk with you as we make sense of the challenges you're facing and I'm confident that through our time, you'll begin feeling better.
(630) 509-0292 View (630) 509-0292
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Christiana Boegl
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60563
I draw from attachment-based, CBT, and client-centered approaches.
Sometimes in life, we can find ourselves feeling weighed down by pain, disappointments, and suffering. In times like these, having a compassionate, supportive counselor to journey with can help us know we are seen and not alone. In my work with clients, I strongly believe that one of the most powerful gifts in therapy is genuine care, supportive feedback, and listening. In my therapy sessions, I greatly value fostering a warm, accepting space to support my clients in growing and cultivating greater resilience.
I draw from attachment-based, CBT, and client-centered approaches.
Sometimes in life, we can find ourselves feeling weighed down by pain, disappointments, and suffering. In times like these, having a compassionate, supportive counselor to journey with can help us know we are seen and not alone. In my work with clients, I strongly believe that one of the most powerful gifts in therapy is genuine care, supportive feedback, and listening. In my therapy sessions, I greatly value fostering a warm, accepting space to support my clients in growing and cultivating greater resilience.
(331) 241-6334 View (331) 241-6334

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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.