Attachment-based Therapists in Missoula, MT
Hello! Thank you for considering my practice. I'm committed to providing a welcoming and safe atmosphere for healing and growth. My therapeutic foundation is relationship and attachment based (childhood through adulthood and life transitions.) I have 16 years in the Missoula community providing therapy to adults, children, and families. My experience includes helping clients heal trauma, implementing practical skills for managing distress, and helping individuals understand personal attachment patterns and develop secure relating (improved relationships). I also provide equine facilitated psychotherapy sessions from Spring to Fall.
Hello! Thank you for considering my practice. I'm committed to providing a welcoming and safe atmosphere for healing and growth. My therapeutic foundation is relationship and attachment based (childhood through adulthood and life transitions.) I have 16 years in the Missoula community providing therapy to adults, children, and families. My experience includes helping clients heal trauma, implementing practical skills for managing distress, and helping individuals understand personal attachment patterns and develop secure relating (improved relationships). I also provide equine facilitated psychotherapy sessions from Spring to Fall.
Life can be unpredictable, unsettling, or challenging at times. My passion is to help and empower people to navigate through their journeys by providing compassionate and attentive clinical treatment. Through the use of attachment-based therapy, I work with clients to develop a strong connection and professional relationship that allows clients to feel safe, respected, and heard. I also practice using modalities and interventions from sensorimotor psychotherapy to assist in regulating the autonomic nervous system. I have experience working with maternal mental health, trauma, depression, anxiety, and many other mental health needs.
Life can be unpredictable, unsettling, or challenging at times. My passion is to help and empower people to navigate through their journeys by providing compassionate and attentive clinical treatment. Through the use of attachment-based therapy, I work with clients to develop a strong connection and professional relationship that allows clients to feel safe, respected, and heard. I also practice using modalities and interventions from sensorimotor psychotherapy to assist in regulating the autonomic nervous system. I have experience working with maternal mental health, trauma, depression, anxiety, and many other mental health needs.
I enjoy working with young adults, couples, and families through an attachment-based lens.
We are meant to share life's hardships with others, rather than be alone with our pain. So much suffering today stems from a sense of isolation and disconnection within our lives. I offer a therapeutic relationship based on unconditional acceptance and compassion; where you can feel support in creating healthier relationships, evaluate what you seek in life, and diminish pressures that hinder your growth and happiness. We live in a stressful, anxiety-provoking time. When we slow down and look at our own core values and how we would like to inhabit our lives, we give ourselves permission to make mistakes and grow.
I enjoy working with young adults, couples, and families through an attachment-based lens.
We are meant to share life's hardships with others, rather than be alone with our pain. So much suffering today stems from a sense of isolation and disconnection within our lives. I offer a therapeutic relationship based on unconditional acceptance and compassion; where you can feel support in creating healthier relationships, evaluate what you seek in life, and diminish pressures that hinder your growth and happiness. We live in a stressful, anxiety-provoking time. When we slow down and look at our own core values and how we would like to inhabit our lives, we give ourselves permission to make mistakes and grow.
I am an attachment-based therapist.
I truly enjoy getting to know my clients and supporting them along life's journey. I strive to always provide a safe, honest, kind, and non-judgmental space. A space where individuals and families can identify their needs, feelings, hopes, and aspirations. It is a magical feeling to watch people find their voice, grow, and reach their goals! Treatment will always be tailored to focus on the strengths and needs of each client. Together, we will explore and utilize evidenced-based interventions that will help you develop communication skills, a sense of self, and healthy relationships.
I am an attachment-based therapist.
I truly enjoy getting to know my clients and supporting them along life's journey. I strive to always provide a safe, honest, kind, and non-judgmental space. A space where individuals and families can identify their needs, feelings, hopes, and aspirations. It is a magical feeling to watch people find their voice, grow, and reach their goals! Treatment will always be tailored to focus on the strengths and needs of each client. Together, we will explore and utilize evidenced-based interventions that will help you develop communication skills, a sense of self, and healthy relationships.
I am an attachment-based clinician, believing that a strong therapeutic relationship can be the foundation for extraordinary change.
I am passionate about helping others make the changes they want to see in their lives. My practice is person-centered and strengths-based, offering a safe, open space, free of judgement, to explore your world-your thoughts, feelings, choices, and relationships. I truly believe that all people have the ability to grow and heal, even in the darkest of our times. Working together, we can discover your strengths, build skills, and overcome obstacles for you to find fulfillment and achieve your goals. "It is never too late to be what you might have been!" --George Eliot
I am an attachment-based clinician, believing that a strong therapeutic relationship can be the foundation for extraordinary change.
I am passionate about helping others make the changes they want to see in their lives. My practice is person-centered and strengths-based, offering a safe, open space, free of judgement, to explore your world-your thoughts, feelings, choices, and relationships. I truly believe that all people have the ability to grow and heal, even in the darkest of our times. Working together, we can discover your strengths, build skills, and overcome obstacles for you to find fulfillment and achieve your goals. "It is never too late to be what you might have been!" --George Eliot
My work is trauma-oriented and attachment-based in its orientation.
I practice a relational form of counseling, which means I weigh heavily on how and why our relationships develop while taking into consideration the mental, physical and emotional associations we draw or conclude from these relationships. The relationship between therapist and client, the relationships you have had over the course of your life, issues and/or concepts you have faced or struggled with, and, most importantly, the relationship you have with yourself are all focal points for counseling. Trust and building rapport with your therapist is paramount and I work to cultivate an environment that promotes respect and self-exploration.
My work is trauma-oriented and attachment-based in its orientation.
I practice a relational form of counseling, which means I weigh heavily on how and why our relationships develop while taking into consideration the mental, physical and emotional associations we draw or conclude from these relationships. The relationship between therapist and client, the relationships you have had over the course of your life, issues and/or concepts you have faced or struggled with, and, most importantly, the relationship you have with yourself are all focal points for counseling. Trust and building rapport with your therapist is paramount and I work to cultivate an environment that promotes respect and self-exploration.
I integrate mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and trauma focused methods.
Each of us have deep-seeded value and deserve to be connected to our whole selves. Often, past experiences of trauma and suffering not only impact our beliefs, behaviors, and relationships, but disconnect us from ourselves. Discovering ourselves can be difficult, but it is an essential part of healing. Our capacity for growth and change is possible with understanding and compassion.
I integrate mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and trauma focused methods.
Each of us have deep-seeded value and deserve to be connected to our whole selves. Often, past experiences of trauma and suffering not only impact our beliefs, behaviors, and relationships, but disconnect us from ourselves. Discovering ourselves can be difficult, but it is an essential part of healing. Our capacity for growth and change is possible with understanding and compassion.
My practice integrates a range of treatment modalities depending on your presenting needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
My goal is to support clients as they seek positive changes in their lives, navigate challenges, or develop skills to better manage their emotions. Whether you struggle with trauma, mood, relationships, disordered eating, body-image issues, or low self-esteem, I am here to offer non-judgmental support through a strengths-based, collaborative relationship. Together, we can build resilience, explore feelings of shame, pursue authenticity, and develop sustainable motivation for change. My particular areas of interest include working with survivors of sexual assault, and navigating the fulcrum between disordered eating and exercise.
My practice integrates a range of treatment modalities depending on your presenting needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
My goal is to support clients as they seek positive changes in their lives, navigate challenges, or develop skills to better manage their emotions. Whether you struggle with trauma, mood, relationships, disordered eating, body-image issues, or low self-esteem, I am here to offer non-judgmental support through a strengths-based, collaborative relationship. Together, we can build resilience, explore feelings of shame, pursue authenticity, and develop sustainable motivation for change. My particular areas of interest include working with survivors of sexual assault, and navigating the fulcrum between disordered eating and exercise.
I work from an attachment-based, developmental approach.
Whatever brings you here today, you deserve to be heard, you know you best! I will meet you where you are at & together we will understand what it is you want/need, navigate transitions or help you through difficult times. I’m honored to work with you & help you through your journey. I work with individuals, parents and moms. It is not easy to let in a new person who you can trust will have your best interest. I will offer a safe empathetic place with no judgment & unconditional support. Where you can talk about your struggles and difficulties.
I work from an attachment-based, developmental approach.
Whatever brings you here today, you deserve to be heard, you know you best! I will meet you where you are at & together we will understand what it is you want/need, navigate transitions or help you through difficult times. I’m honored to work with you & help you through your journey. I work with individuals, parents and moms. It is not easy to let in a new person who you can trust will have your best interest. I will offer a safe empathetic place with no judgment & unconditional support. Where you can talk about your struggles and difficulties.
I practice from a Feminist, Anti-Racist lens. I work specifically with prenatal and postpartum women. I also have experience with children, teens, and adults who may have experienced trauma. Often these life altering events create so much stress that behavioral and emotional problems arise. I use a variety of creative, client-centered techniques to work through these issues. I take a strengths based approach to therapy, guiding individuals to embrace and honor themselves. I use relational, attachment techniques to build trust, safety, and security that clients can take from our sessions into their lives and other relationships.
I practice from a Feminist, Anti-Racist lens. I work specifically with prenatal and postpartum women. I also have experience with children, teens, and adults who may have experienced trauma. Often these life altering events create so much stress that behavioral and emotional problems arise. I use a variety of creative, client-centered techniques to work through these issues. I take a strengths based approach to therapy, guiding individuals to embrace and honor themselves. I use relational, attachment techniques to build trust, safety, and security that clients can take from our sessions into their lives and other relationships.
Chuck Wayland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59802
Waitlist for new clients
I believe there is already more right with you than wrong with you. When you believe this as well, watch out, for the world will begin to reflect the new perspectives and energy you create. With good reason you arrived at a disbelief in your goodness, uniqueness and personal power to create a better life. Core beliefs are adopted early in life from challenge and trauma. They reside deep in the subconscious where they can be difficult to rewrite. I can help you replace old ways of thinking, feeling and acting with those that support growth, expansion and attainment of goals that lie beyond your current limiting beliefs.
I believe there is already more right with you than wrong with you. When you believe this as well, watch out, for the world will begin to reflect the new perspectives and energy you create. With good reason you arrived at a disbelief in your goodness, uniqueness and personal power to create a better life. Core beliefs are adopted early in life from challenge and trauma. They reside deep in the subconscious where they can be difficult to rewrite. I can help you replace old ways of thinking, feeling and acting with those that support growth, expansion and attainment of goals that lie beyond your current limiting beliefs.
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Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59802
Hello! I come to this work with a genuine sense of curiosity, compassion, humor and enthusiasm for getting to know you and your story. Therapy can build self-awareness and clarity which expands our capacity to navigate life’s challenges with greater adaptability, connection and authenticity. My theoretical approach is Person Centered, seeing you as the expert on yourself, and rooted in Attachment Theory which places relationships as central to health and well being. I use a variety of modalities depending on the needs of the client, and enjoy incorporating expressive arts as well as connection to nature as therapeutic tools.
Hello! I come to this work with a genuine sense of curiosity, compassion, humor and enthusiasm for getting to know you and your story. Therapy can build self-awareness and clarity which expands our capacity to navigate life’s challenges with greater adaptability, connection and authenticity. My theoretical approach is Person Centered, seeing you as the expert on yourself, and rooted in Attachment Theory which places relationships as central to health and well being. I use a variety of modalities depending on the needs of the client, and enjoy incorporating expressive arts as well as connection to nature as therapeutic tools.
Note: I am currently taking new individual or couples clients for telehealth only. Please visit my web site www.bigskyfamilytherapy.com for more information.
Note: I am currently taking new individual or couples clients for telehealth only. Please visit my web site www.bigskyfamilytherapy.com for more information.
I believe each us embody an innate wisdom and deep knowing of our strengths and beauty. Sometimes when we experience stress or unexpected change we can lose touch with a positive sense of self and the resources that allow us to thrive in a challenging world. A compassionate, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic relationship strengthens our ability to move through some of our most challenging moments. Together, we will create the conditions for vulnerability and authenticity in a mutual effort to undergo the difficult work of personal transformation.
I believe each us embody an innate wisdom and deep knowing of our strengths and beauty. Sometimes when we experience stress or unexpected change we can lose touch with a positive sense of self and the resources that allow us to thrive in a challenging world. A compassionate, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic relationship strengthens our ability to move through some of our most challenging moments. Together, we will create the conditions for vulnerability and authenticity in a mutual effort to undergo the difficult work of personal transformation.
My target client population includes youth and young adults, as well as parents/caregivers navigating the immensity of raising children. Within these populations, I am effective with both willing and less willing clients experiencing a variety of needs and goals related to school, behavior, mental health, family issues, and relational dynamics. It is my goal to facilitate growth to achieve personal wellness that allows for clients to continue their growth and wellness journey without my support over the long term.
My target client population includes youth and young adults, as well as parents/caregivers navigating the immensity of raising children. Within these populations, I am effective with both willing and less willing clients experiencing a variety of needs and goals related to school, behavior, mental health, family issues, and relational dynamics. It is my goal to facilitate growth to achieve personal wellness that allows for clients to continue their growth and wellness journey without my support over the long term.
I have experience with a broad range of issues and encourage an honest, relationship-based approach to therapy. We work together to explore the issues most important to you. I believe that everyone is capable of change, though easy to say, it is very challenging to put into action. Therapy can create a safe space to reflect upon your world and history. It is a mindful process to accept and redefine yourself. It is a space to look at what parts are activated in your life and which parts feel quiet.
I have experience with a broad range of issues and encourage an honest, relationship-based approach to therapy. We work together to explore the issues most important to you. I believe that everyone is capable of change, though easy to say, it is very challenging to put into action. Therapy can create a safe space to reflect upon your world and history. It is a mindful process to accept and redefine yourself. It is a space to look at what parts are activated in your life and which parts feel quiet.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in anxiety, depression, autism, and other mental health challenges. I have been working in the mental health field for 15 years in Missoula. I work with adults, children, parents, and families. I strive to meet the unique needs of my clients and build on their strengths. My therapy modalities include attachment work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and client centered therapy.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in anxiety, depression, autism, and other mental health challenges. I have been working in the mental health field for 15 years in Missoula. I work with adults, children, parents, and families. I strive to meet the unique needs of my clients and build on their strengths. My therapy modalities include attachment work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and client centered therapy.
Lately, it seems the intimate spark between you and your partner is dim at best. Connecting positively has been tacked onto the long list of chores to do rather than being part of your relationship that fuels the fire. Maybe you're struggling with conflict, balancing life, knowing each of your needs, or a sex life that feels pleasurable. At best, you find yourself in an unsatisfying status quo. At worst, you find shame, anger, guilt, or sadness fighting over who takes center stage between the two of you. Regardless, you and your partner can no longer find each other in your intimate moments.
Lately, it seems the intimate spark between you and your partner is dim at best. Connecting positively has been tacked onto the long list of chores to do rather than being part of your relationship that fuels the fire. Maybe you're struggling with conflict, balancing life, knowing each of your needs, or a sex life that feels pleasurable. At best, you find yourself in an unsatisfying status quo. At worst, you find shame, anger, guilt, or sadness fighting over who takes center stage between the two of you. Regardless, you and your partner can no longer find each other in your intimate moments.
Becca Barcom
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PCLC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Missoula, MT 59801
We as humans experience life’s highest highs, lowest lows, and everything in between. I work collaboratively with clients to make meaning out of whatever life sends your way- my clients and I create a trusting relationship to explore any emotions, thoughts, or sensations that arise. I believe everyone has the capability to build resilience and make meaning of the world and our place in it. By drawing on the connection with ourselves, others, and the natural world, everyone can experience healing. No matter what you've faced, we will work together towards your goals and personal growth.
We as humans experience life’s highest highs, lowest lows, and everything in between. I work collaboratively with clients to make meaning out of whatever life sends your way- my clients and I create a trusting relationship to explore any emotions, thoughts, or sensations that arise. I believe everyone has the capability to build resilience and make meaning of the world and our place in it. By drawing on the connection with ourselves, others, and the natural world, everyone can experience healing. No matter what you've faced, we will work together towards your goals and personal growth.
Caroline Kinsley
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59801 (Online Only)
Are you ready to begin or continue your therapeutic journey and engage consistently in the work? If you are curious or open to incorporating dance/movement and mindfulness based practices into your therapeutic space, welcome! Clients I work best are experiencing worry, sadness, emotional discomfort and are open to explore additional ways to express, soothe, calm, and understand what is coming up for them. Clients who are wanting to begin how they can integrate their mind, body, emotional, and (if applicable) spiritual experiences. Clients who are finding themselves in a stage of transition and change needing to manage and soothe.
Are you ready to begin or continue your therapeutic journey and engage consistently in the work? If you are curious or open to incorporating dance/movement and mindfulness based practices into your therapeutic space, welcome! Clients I work best are experiencing worry, sadness, emotional discomfort and are open to explore additional ways to express, soothe, calm, and understand what is coming up for them. Clients who are wanting to begin how they can integrate their mind, body, emotional, and (if applicable) spiritual experiences. Clients who are finding themselves in a stage of transition and change needing to manage and soothe.
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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.