Attachment-based Therapists in Hickory, NC
Attuned Counseling PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28603
My approach to therapy is relationally based, trauma-informed, and is grounded in attachment-based therapy.
Are you still figuring it all out? We all should be! Life is a journey full of personal growth, discovery, and healing. I have witnessed the powerful transformations and healing that occurs when the right therapeutic connection can happen. I am passionate about helping others engage more meaningfully in their lives. While working with me, you will have the space to explore how to change old patterns in your life, gain an understanding of why these patterns exist, and discover new ways of being in the world that fits in with your values.
My approach to therapy is relationally based, trauma-informed, and is grounded in attachment-based therapy.
Are you still figuring it all out? We all should be! Life is a journey full of personal growth, discovery, and healing. I have witnessed the powerful transformations and healing that occurs when the right therapeutic connection can happen. I am passionate about helping others engage more meaningfully in their lives. While working with me, you will have the space to explore how to change old patterns in your life, gain an understanding of why these patterns exist, and discover new ways of being in the world that fits in with your values.
Thrive Counseling and Wellness - Hickory
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, LCMHC
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28602
Thrive Counseling and Wellness is made up of talented and dedicated therapists who specialize in a number of issues being faced by people of all ages. Our therapists work with you to meet the goals you have to create your best life. Thrive Counseling and Wellness has male and female therapists with flexible hours that accommodate most client's schedules. Whether you're a professional looking to be more productive, a parent feeling lost about your teen or young child, a couple feeling stuck in a rut, or someone just wanting to feel better overall, the therapists at Thrive are excited to help you begin your journey to wellness.
Thrive Counseling and Wellness is made up of talented and dedicated therapists who specialize in a number of issues being faced by people of all ages. Our therapists work with you to meet the goals you have to create your best life. Thrive Counseling and Wellness has male and female therapists with flexible hours that accommodate most client's schedules. Whether you're a professional looking to be more productive, a parent feeling lost about your teen or young child, a couple feeling stuck in a rut, or someone just wanting to feel better overall, the therapists at Thrive are excited to help you begin your journey to wellness.
Jessica Spears
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28602
My journey of helping individuals and families began as a hospice social worker. I worked closely with individuals and families to provide a "total care" approach while offering guidance through the emotional process of death. Now in private practice, I have worked with many cases and continue to use the "total care" approach with each client. I welcome all individuals and find incorporating your values/beliefs in therapy is supportive of the healing process. As I share with clients, we have to embrace our past, present and future to begin the healing process.
My journey of helping individuals and families began as a hospice social worker. I worked closely with individuals and families to provide a "total care" approach while offering guidance through the emotional process of death. Now in private practice, I have worked with many cases and continue to use the "total care" approach with each client. I welcome all individuals and find incorporating your values/beliefs in therapy is supportive of the healing process. As I share with clients, we have to embrace our past, present and future to begin the healing process.
Patricia Bryant-Renfro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28601
My journey of helping individuals and families began as a child and family social worker. I worked closely with individuals and families to provide support and services to ensure all their needs were met and they had all the services available to help them thrive. I have worked as a trauma specific therapist, helping children who have had traumatic experiences learn to cope and manage their thoughts, feelings, and emotions.
My journey of helping individuals and families began as a child and family social worker. I worked closely with individuals and families to provide support and services to ensure all their needs were met and they had all the services available to help them thrive. I have worked as a trauma specific therapist, helping children who have had traumatic experiences learn to cope and manage their thoughts, feelings, and emotions.
Our lives can be a beautiful albeit messy adventure. Sometimes, we find ourselves struggling & need to reach out for help. I offer an encompassed approach to counseling, customizing the experience for adults, children, teens, families, & couples. If you are struggling with depression or are dealing with Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety or self-esteem problems, we can chart a client specific course to wellness. If at home, you are dealing with issues in your marriage/partnership, Domestic Violence (verbal, physical, financial, or emotional abuse) or have suffered sexual trauma, we can work together to find safe solutions.
Our lives can be a beautiful albeit messy adventure. Sometimes, we find ourselves struggling & need to reach out for help. I offer an encompassed approach to counseling, customizing the experience for adults, children, teens, families, & couples. If you are struggling with depression or are dealing with Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety or self-esteem problems, we can chart a client specific course to wellness. If at home, you are dealing with issues in your marriage/partnership, Domestic Violence (verbal, physical, financial, or emotional abuse) or have suffered sexual trauma, we can work together to find safe solutions.
Christina Ann LaBond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28601 (Online Only)
Hi! I’m Christina. I'm Certified in Neuropsychotherapy, an LCSW in NC, an LMSW in MI, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and IFS & EMDR informed. Does liberation from past barriers, realization of your true potential and finding meaning/purpose in your life feel authentic in your individual growth? If so, I’d like to walk with you. Let’s explore your individuality, beauty, and unique strengths to improve your self-image, and repair your interpersonal relationships through healthy attachment and behavioral patterns to facilitate neuroplasticity. I'm passionate about working with individuals somewhere on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum.
Hi! I’m Christina. I'm Certified in Neuropsychotherapy, an LCSW in NC, an LMSW in MI, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and IFS & EMDR informed. Does liberation from past barriers, realization of your true potential and finding meaning/purpose in your life feel authentic in your individual growth? If so, I’d like to walk with you. Let’s explore your individuality, beauty, and unique strengths to improve your self-image, and repair your interpersonal relationships through healthy attachment and behavioral patterns to facilitate neuroplasticity. I'm passionate about working with individuals somewhere on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum.
Ami Silva
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28602
Waitlist for new clients
Everyone’s journey is different. At times, this journey is wonderful and inspiring, and other times it can be overwhelming or exhausting. My mission is to support children, adolescents, families, and adults of all ages as we identify your unique qualities and resources. Together we will navigate the challenges you are experiencing, draw on your strengths, and seek manageable steps that empower you. It is okay to ask for someone to walk alongside you during this journey, and comforting to have someone new on your team!
Everyone’s journey is different. At times, this journey is wonderful and inspiring, and other times it can be overwhelming or exhausting. My mission is to support children, adolescents, families, and adults of all ages as we identify your unique qualities and resources. Together we will navigate the challenges you are experiencing, draw on your strengths, and seek manageable steps that empower you. It is okay to ask for someone to walk alongside you during this journey, and comforting to have someone new on your team!
John Wepner
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28601
I seek to build a collaborative working environment with my clients that respects the inner trouble one experiences, seeks a deeper understanding of where that comes from, and builds toward embodied vitality and self-acceptance. I work with adults and teenagers dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem & confidence issues, family and relationship issues, grief and loss, existential issues, life changes, and stress. Healing, growth, and change come about gradually through consistent and sustained effort; it requires learning to think, feel, act in new ways, and see oneself with new perspectives.
I seek to build a collaborative working environment with my clients that respects the inner trouble one experiences, seeks a deeper understanding of where that comes from, and builds toward embodied vitality and self-acceptance. I work with adults and teenagers dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem & confidence issues, family and relationship issues, grief and loss, existential issues, life changes, and stress. Healing, growth, and change come about gradually through consistent and sustained effort; it requires learning to think, feel, act in new ways, and see oneself with new perspectives.
I have been in the helping field for over fifteen years. I work with children, adolescents, couples, & families. Working with all of these age groups has helped me to have a better worldview of how issues affect us throughout different stages of our lives. I have an integrated approach, which allows us to use the events that have hurt us over the years to actually strengthen us today. I do EMDR as well. Therapy is a process, but I am here to guide & support you through getting to a healthier you. I am full of gratitude for the opportunity I have to work with you.
I have been in the helping field for over fifteen years. I work with children, adolescents, couples, & families. Working with all of these age groups has helped me to have a better worldview of how issues affect us throughout different stages of our lives. I have an integrated approach, which allows us to use the events that have hurt us over the years to actually strengthen us today. I do EMDR as well. Therapy is a process, but I am here to guide & support you through getting to a healthier you. I am full of gratitude for the opportunity I have to work with you.
Client's who work best with me are often not the clients who know exactly what they want or need in therapy, though that can be very helpful. Often they are simply people who recognise a need for help and are willing to engage in the process. You can go to any competent clinician and they should be able to support you with basic skills. What I draw out of people is not only what they want and need, but their strengths and special aspects that make them who they are in order to work through to a point where they can make healthy choice and live their "best life."
Client's who work best with me are often not the clients who know exactly what they want or need in therapy, though that can be very helpful. Often they are simply people who recognise a need for help and are willing to engage in the process. You can go to any competent clinician and they should be able to support you with basic skills. What I draw out of people is not only what they want and need, but their strengths and special aspects that make them who they are in order to work through to a point where they can make healthy choice and live their "best life."
Jaymie Rowe
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28601
Therapy is a growth experience that can influence the way you view the world and yourself. As humans, we all experience times of discomfort and life transitions. Therapy is not only for those suffering from addiction or mental illness. It is also a way to gain skills, enhance your performance, and learn more about yourself. Barriers to becoming who you want to be can be explored in therapy and work to re-building life, relationships, and even your career.
Therapy is a growth experience that can influence the way you view the world and yourself. As humans, we all experience times of discomfort and life transitions. Therapy is not only for those suffering from addiction or mental illness. It is also a way to gain skills, enhance your performance, and learn more about yourself. Barriers to becoming who you want to be can be explored in therapy and work to re-building life, relationships, and even your career.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CFT-I™
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28601
Waitlist for new clients
You've tried a lot of things to try to feel better... self-care, breathing exercises, stress management, maybe you've even seen a couple of therapists. But the things you struggle with like worry, depression, anger, loneliness, self-criticism and fear that things won't ever change just keep coming back up. Maybe you've lost some relationships or turned to something harmful to make you feel temporarily better. You're not messed up or broken. At some point in life, maybe as a child, your body learned how to protect itself from hurt when you needed protection most. Time has moved on but you still feel stuck. That's where EMDR comes in.
You've tried a lot of things to try to feel better... self-care, breathing exercises, stress management, maybe you've even seen a couple of therapists. But the things you struggle with like worry, depression, anger, loneliness, self-criticism and fear that things won't ever change just keep coming back up. Maybe you've lost some relationships or turned to something harmful to make you feel temporarily better. You're not messed up or broken. At some point in life, maybe as a child, your body learned how to protect itself from hurt when you needed protection most. Time has moved on but you still feel stuck. That's where EMDR comes in.
Bradley Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA, LCASA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28601
I can provide you with a laid back space to unwind your mind. We can sit in my office or go outside, the choice is always yours. Life is tough...but it doesn’t have to be navigated alone. Laugh, cuss, cry...I'm here for it all. I want to hear your story. I want to help however I can.
I can provide you with a laid back space to unwind your mind. We can sit in my office or go outside, the choice is always yours. Life is tough...but it doesn’t have to be navigated alone. Laugh, cuss, cry...I'm here for it all. I want to hear your story. I want to help however I can.
Accepting New Clients! If you're struggling with relationships, parenthood, or emotional dysregulation, welcome :) I enjoy working with people who want to gain a greater understanding of themselves, process generational trauma, understand the difficult dynamics of adult child-parent relationships, or parenting your own children. Where we've come from tells us a lot about what we need, and I love helping people understand their "why".
Accepting New Clients! If you're struggling with relationships, parenthood, or emotional dysregulation, welcome :) I enjoy working with people who want to gain a greater understanding of themselves, process generational trauma, understand the difficult dynamics of adult child-parent relationships, or parenting your own children. Where we've come from tells us a lot about what we need, and I love helping people understand their "why".
I believe that effective therapy begins with a person-centered approach, recognizing the unique experiences and needs of each individual. My guiding philosophy is that one cannot help others heal without first helping oneself. This principle shapes my commitment to personal growth and self-care, enabling me to provide the best possible support to my clients.
I believe that effective therapy begins with a person-centered approach, recognizing the unique experiences and needs of each individual. My guiding philosophy is that one cannot help others heal without first helping oneself. This principle shapes my commitment to personal growth and self-care, enabling me to provide the best possible support to my clients.
Let’s transform your relationships and create a life filled with love, understanding, fulfillment and joy. I’m Nicole LePage. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families build stronger, more connected relationships. Together we can work to understand where you’re at, how you got to this place and how to get you to exactly where you’d like to be going forward.
Let’s transform your relationships and create a life filled with love, understanding, fulfillment and joy. I’m Nicole LePage. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families build stronger, more connected relationships. Together we can work to understand where you’re at, how you got to this place and how to get you to exactly where you’d like to be going forward.
Tranquil Waters Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28601 (Online Only)
Are you feeling lost or confused? Struggling to figure out what to do next? Feeling as though nobody understands? Trying your best but not feeling like you've made improvements? Parents, are you trying to help your child work through their anxieties or other problems but feeling as though they won't listen to you or as if you're coming up short? Feeling as though you aren't parenting to the best of your ability? Feeling like you need to try something - anything - different?
Are you feeling lost or confused? Struggling to figure out what to do next? Feeling as though nobody understands? Trying your best but not feeling like you've made improvements? Parents, are you trying to help your child work through their anxieties or other problems but feeling as though they won't listen to you or as if you're coming up short? Feeling as though you aren't parenting to the best of your ability? Feeling like you need to try something - anything - different?
John L Adriatico
Licensed Professional Counselor, MBA, MA, MFT, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28601 (Online Only)
Life is a journey and sometimes we struggle with its trials. I offer a holistic approach to counseling and help adults, children, teens, families, and couples. If you or a love one is struggling with depression, ADHD, anxiety, marriage difficulties, addictions, Domestic Violence (verbal, physical, financial, and emotional abuse), family or friends that are abusive, grief and loss, self-esteem problems, divorce, spirituality, and parenting difficulties there is hope at: Counsel For Hope.
Life is a journey and sometimes we struggle with its trials. I offer a holistic approach to counseling and help adults, children, teens, families, and couples. If you or a love one is struggling with depression, ADHD, anxiety, marriage difficulties, addictions, Domestic Violence (verbal, physical, financial, and emotional abuse), family or friends that are abusive, grief and loss, self-esteem problems, divorce, spirituality, and parenting difficulties there is hope at: Counsel For Hope.
Kathryn Shanks
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28601 (Online Only)
I work with people who feel overwhelmed - by relationships, big transitions, life. They want to become more fully aware of and confident in themselves, and long to find freedom from the patterns that hold them back in life. My attachment training and relational approach tends to draw folks who are looking for support around relationships with partners, family, friends, and themselves. Many of them identify as queer, non-monogamous, and/or neurodivergent. They usually share that our work together has helped them to feel more at home in their own skin and more confident in their own strength, beauty, and wisdom.
I work with people who feel overwhelmed - by relationships, big transitions, life. They want to become more fully aware of and confident in themselves, and long to find freedom from the patterns that hold them back in life. My attachment training and relational approach tends to draw folks who are looking for support around relationships with partners, family, friends, and themselves. Many of them identify as queer, non-monogamous, and/or neurodivergent. They usually share that our work together has helped them to feel more at home in their own skin and more confident in their own strength, beauty, and wisdom.
Thrive Counseling and Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LCAS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28602
Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or just not like "you?" Does it feel like extra work to just get through the day? We get it. We're here to help you feel at peace, calm, and hopeful - no matter what is happening in your world.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or just not like "you?" Does it feel like extra work to just get through the day? We get it. We're here to help you feel at peace, calm, and hopeful - no matter what is happening in your world.
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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.