Attachment-based Therapists in Montclair, NJ
I often utilize DBT, attachment-based therapy and mindfulness.
Therapy is the ultimate commitment to yourself, whether you are moving through a transition in your life, navigating a stressful situation, or looking for space to process your emotions. I offer a compassionate and heart-centered approach. I help you access your own intuition, connect with your inner voice, and incorporate tools to support your healing and growth. Together, we will explore patterns related to your concerns, find ways to transform what is not working for you, and move towards your natural state of wellbeing.
I often utilize DBT, attachment-based therapy and mindfulness.
Therapy is the ultimate commitment to yourself, whether you are moving through a transition in your life, navigating a stressful situation, or looking for space to process your emotions. I offer a compassionate and heart-centered approach. I help you access your own intuition, connect with your inner voice, and incorporate tools to support your healing and growth. Together, we will explore patterns related to your concerns, find ways to transform what is not working for you, and move towards your natural state of wellbeing.
Jennifer Byron
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042 (Online Only)
I emphasize attachment-based and emotionally focused theories.
Welcome! I am thrilled that you are taking this important step towards change and healing. I am here to help you develop healthier relationships with your emotions, enhance self-awareness, and build fulfilling connections with yourself and others. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges in various areas of your life, or simply seeking deeper self-exploration, I provide a collaborative space for growth, understanding, and meaningful progress.
I emphasize attachment-based and emotionally focused theories.
Welcome! I am thrilled that you are taking this important step towards change and healing. I am here to help you develop healthier relationships with your emotions, enhance self-awareness, and build fulfilling connections with yourself and others. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges in various areas of your life, or simply seeking deeper self-exploration, I provide a collaborative space for growth, understanding, and meaningful progress.
I am an EFT-trained couples therapist ( attachment-based emotionally focused therapy), EMDR-Certified, and completed an intensive internship in Structural Family Therapy.
I can, I'm capable, I have the capacity. My goal is to help you recognize these truths and use your strengths to improve your ability to cope with the difficulties you are going through. I view therapy as a collaborative process. Through our relationship, I will learn about your strengths and challenges and help bring you an awareness of both. We will also work on reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression or other roadblocks that are hurting your relationships or preventing you from achieving the things you aspire to. I'm interested in helping you challenge your negative assumptions and/or limitations about yourself.
I am an EFT-trained couples therapist ( attachment-based emotionally focused therapy), EMDR-Certified, and completed an intensive internship in Structural Family Therapy.
I can, I'm capable, I have the capacity. My goal is to help you recognize these truths and use your strengths to improve your ability to cope with the difficulties you are going through. I view therapy as a collaborative process. Through our relationship, I will learn about your strengths and challenges and help bring you an awareness of both. We will also work on reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression or other roadblocks that are hurting your relationships or preventing you from achieving the things you aspire to. I'm interested in helping you challenge your negative assumptions and/or limitations about yourself.
Alexsandria Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Montclair, NJ 07042 (Online Only)
I specialize in trauma-focused Cognitive behavioral therapy, Arcgrow, and attachment-based family therapy.
I am an LCSW and have been working as a therapist since 2014. I am dedicated to working with you to develop a treatment plan that is uniquely suited to you and your mental health journey. Working with me virtually you can expect that we will explore and unpack your traumas. Together we will build techniques to understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and actions as well as how to address and change negative thoughts to have a better outcome with your feelings and actions.
I specialize in trauma-focused Cognitive behavioral therapy, Arcgrow, and attachment-based family therapy.
I am an LCSW and have been working as a therapist since 2014. I am dedicated to working with you to develop a treatment plan that is uniquely suited to you and your mental health journey. Working with me virtually you can expect that we will explore and unpack your traumas. Together we will build techniques to understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and actions as well as how to address and change negative thoughts to have a better outcome with your feelings and actions.
Andrea Sioris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042 (Online Only)
Using a psychodynamic, relational and attachment-based approach, I work with clients struggling with anxiety, complex PTSD, depression, low self-esteem, perfectionism, codependency and relationship challenges.
Do you want to change how you feel, old patterns that are no longer serving you or your relationships with others? I am here to help you create meaningful and positive change in your life. Sessions will be collaborative, warm and nonjudgmental as we work together to help you achieve your therapeutic goals. I offer support, insight and practical, evidence-based tools to help you move forward and enable self-awareness from within.
Using a psychodynamic, relational and attachment-based approach, I work with clients struggling with anxiety, complex PTSD, depression, low self-esteem, perfectionism, codependency and relationship challenges.
Do you want to change how you feel, old patterns that are no longer serving you or your relationships with others? I am here to help you create meaningful and positive change in your life. Sessions will be collaborative, warm and nonjudgmental as we work together to help you achieve your therapeutic goals. I offer support, insight and practical, evidence-based tools to help you move forward and enable self-awareness from within.
I use a psychodynamic, attachment-based framework and balance careful listening with thoughtful probing.
As humans, we tend to avoid our more difficult and complex emotions in hopes that they will disappear. However, it is more often the case that the feelings we turn inward find their way out, and sometimes in a less-than-ideal way. Therapy is a unique space to explore the parts of you that tend to stay hidden. It is a space to “look beneath the hood” to understand more fully who you are and "why" you are. With this newfound insight, we can explore ways for you to engage more fully in your life and relationships, dig into your sense of purpose, and reconnect with (or discover for the first time) feelings of stillness and joy.
I use a psychodynamic, attachment-based framework and balance careful listening with thoughtful probing.
As humans, we tend to avoid our more difficult and complex emotions in hopes that they will disappear. However, it is more often the case that the feelings we turn inward find their way out, and sometimes in a less-than-ideal way. Therapy is a unique space to explore the parts of you that tend to stay hidden. It is a space to “look beneath the hood” to understand more fully who you are and "why" you are. With this newfound insight, we can explore ways for you to engage more fully in your life and relationships, dig into your sense of purpose, and reconnect with (or discover for the first time) feelings of stillness and joy.
Jennifer L Jackson
Psychologist, EdM, MS, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
Waitlist for new clients
My techniques and interventions include psychodynamic, attachment-based, cognitive-behavioral (CBT, DBT) & somatic approaches.
Hello and welcome to my practice. I am a clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience helping people to improve their lives. I work with children, adolescents and adults struggling with difficulties such as depression, anxiety, and interpersonal challenges. My education and training is extensive and diverse with a MEd from Harvard University and a PhD from Columbia University. I see clients from all backgrounds, ethnicities and genders. My approach is creative and multifaceted and tailored to your needs. Together, our goal is to effectively identify and address the issues interfering with living a better life.
My techniques and interventions include psychodynamic, attachment-based, cognitive-behavioral (CBT, DBT) & somatic approaches.
Hello and welcome to my practice. I am a clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience helping people to improve their lives. I work with children, adolescents and adults struggling with difficulties such as depression, anxiety, and interpersonal challenges. My education and training is extensive and diverse with a MEd from Harvard University and a PhD from Columbia University. I see clients from all backgrounds, ethnicities and genders. My approach is creative and multifaceted and tailored to your needs. Together, our goal is to effectively identify and address the issues interfering with living a better life.
I use an eclectic, holistic approach including CBT, DBT, attachment-based therapy, as well as a strengths-based approach.
It's nice to meet you! I am Alexa Gelfand, a licensed social worker. I have years of experience providing psychotherapy to adolescents and adults facing various challenges in life, such as anxiety and depression stemming from interpersonal and attachment issues, grief, loss, trauma, sexual assault/domestic violence survivors, and LGBTQ+ related issues. I am also passionate about working with couples and families. I use a warm, collaborative approach to identify and implement treatment goals that support you in making impactful, positive change in your life.
I use an eclectic, holistic approach including CBT, DBT, attachment-based therapy, as well as a strengths-based approach.
It's nice to meet you! I am Alexa Gelfand, a licensed social worker. I have years of experience providing psychotherapy to adolescents and adults facing various challenges in life, such as anxiety and depression stemming from interpersonal and attachment issues, grief, loss, trauma, sexual assault/domestic violence survivors, and LGBTQ+ related issues. I am also passionate about working with couples and families. I use a warm, collaborative approach to identify and implement treatment goals that support you in making impactful, positive change in your life.
My priority is to create a safe, trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirming, culturally responsive space for you to heal and grow. I provide a mindfulness, attachment, compassion, and body-based approach that makes and holds space for all parts of you-thoughts, emotions, body, sexuality, relationships, cultural experience, and inner wisdom. I'm trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS-Level 2), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Relational Psychodynamic Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
My priority is to create a safe, trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirming, culturally responsive space for you to heal and grow. I provide a mindfulness, attachment, compassion, and body-based approach that makes and holds space for all parts of you-thoughts, emotions, body, sexuality, relationships, cultural experience, and inner wisdom. I'm trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS-Level 2), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Relational Psychodynamic Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I have more than 20 years of experience in working with individuals from all walks of life. I have helped many people dealing with depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, low self-esteem, and stress. Taking the step to enter therapy can be scary, but is often a very powerful experience. I believe that problematic early relationships can often cause roadblocks to happiness and satisfaction in one's current relationships. I provide a very safe, sensitive, non-judgmental environment where I can offer practical solutions to the problems of life, and offer the hope of positive change and personal growth.
I have more than 20 years of experience in working with individuals from all walks of life. I have helped many people dealing with depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, low self-esteem, and stress. Taking the step to enter therapy can be scary, but is often a very powerful experience. I believe that problematic early relationships can often cause roadblocks to happiness and satisfaction in one's current relationships. I provide a very safe, sensitive, non-judgmental environment where I can offer practical solutions to the problems of life, and offer the hope of positive change and personal growth.
Ghalia Zelfo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
Life gets tough sometimes, you might be having a difficult time in your relationships. You are struggling with communication, trust, intimacy, and you might be feeling emotionally disconnected from your partner or loved ones. It's important for you to feel heard in your healing journey. Your goals to improve your relationships, increase emotional intimacy, and create harmony and balance in your life are valid. I help my clients deepen their understanding of themselves and their loved ones, cultivate compassion and empathy, and create meaningful connections.
Life gets tough sometimes, you might be having a difficult time in your relationships. You are struggling with communication, trust, intimacy, and you might be feeling emotionally disconnected from your partner or loved ones. It's important for you to feel heard in your healing journey. Your goals to improve your relationships, increase emotional intimacy, and create harmony and balance in your life are valid. I help my clients deepen their understanding of themselves and their loved ones, cultivate compassion and empathy, and create meaningful connections.
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My greatest strength is my ability to create a non-judgmental, supportive, trusting relationship. Together, we will explore why you have chosen to come to therapy and we will find the approach that best meets your needs. You will gain the insight to break dysfunctional patterns of behavior and interaction in your day to day relationships. I will help you to better regulate your emotions and to cope with stressful situations. We will focus on your strengths as well as your challenges as you learn the skills needed to become the person you were meant to be.
My greatest strength is my ability to create a non-judgmental, supportive, trusting relationship. Together, we will explore why you have chosen to come to therapy and we will find the approach that best meets your needs. You will gain the insight to break dysfunctional patterns of behavior and interaction in your day to day relationships. I will help you to better regulate your emotions and to cope with stressful situations. We will focus on your strengths as well as your challenges as you learn the skills needed to become the person you were meant to be.
Your mental health matters. Therapy requires vulnerability and the courage to do something different especially when you're hurting. If you have become overwhelmed by difficulties that make it hard for you to function, you have come to the right place. If you are an empath like me, you know that the formula for living your best life is to heal your emotions. Family and friends cannot always help you get through the challenges of life; a good therapist can. The power of healing is a remarkable feeling.
Your mental health matters. Therapy requires vulnerability and the courage to do something different especially when you're hurting. If you have become overwhelmed by difficulties that make it hard for you to function, you have come to the right place. If you are an empath like me, you know that the formula for living your best life is to heal your emotions. Family and friends cannot always help you get through the challenges of life; a good therapist can. The power of healing is a remarkable feeling.
Caitlin is a seasoned therapist with over a decade of experience who is dedicated to help guide you on your journey to healing and personal growth. She specializes in helping children, adults, and families to not only address issues like anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, behavioral problems (child/teen), and autism, but to find their overall path towards happiness and well-being. Her expertise further extends to complex trauma and loss with a deep understanding of attachment-related issues. Her understanding of Child and Family Studies makes her exceptionally well-prepared to address issues at the individual and environmental levels.
Caitlin is a seasoned therapist with over a decade of experience who is dedicated to help guide you on your journey to healing and personal growth. She specializes in helping children, adults, and families to not only address issues like anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, behavioral problems (child/teen), and autism, but to find their overall path towards happiness and well-being. Her expertise further extends to complex trauma and loss with a deep understanding of attachment-related issues. Her understanding of Child and Family Studies makes her exceptionally well-prepared to address issues at the individual and environmental levels.
Does this sound like you or your child? Bright but not reaching your potential. Grades and evaluations that do not reflect their abilities. Constant battles over homework and following directions at home, unexpected outbursts, and a general sense of exhaustion (for everyone involved). Managing medication has also become challenging, and its effectiveness is uncertain. All you want is for others to see the wonderful person beneath these struggles. To address these challenges underlying these issues, I utilize a unique approach that integrates neurofeedback with counseling.
Does this sound like you or your child? Bright but not reaching your potential. Grades and evaluations that do not reflect their abilities. Constant battles over homework and following directions at home, unexpected outbursts, and a general sense of exhaustion (for everyone involved). Managing medication has also become challenging, and its effectiveness is uncertain. All you want is for others to see the wonderful person beneath these struggles. To address these challenges underlying these issues, I utilize a unique approach that integrates neurofeedback with counseling.
Hi! ¡Hola! I am a 42 y/o Clinical Psychologist (Psy.D) licensed in the state of New Jersey and in Puerto Rico. I am fully bilingual and can provide psychotherapy in English and Spanish. I have been actively providing psychotherapy and counseling for the past 10 years and almost 2 years providing Tele-Health psychotherapy.
Hi! ¡Hola! I am a 42 y/o Clinical Psychologist (Psy.D) licensed in the state of New Jersey and in Puerto Rico. I am fully bilingual and can provide psychotherapy in English and Spanish. I have been actively providing psychotherapy and counseling for the past 10 years and almost 2 years providing Tele-Health psychotherapy.
Andrew Lerman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
If you’ve been feeling discouraged, disconnected, or constantly comparing yourself to others, maybe it’s time to talk to someone. Therapy offers a nonjudgmental space where the priority is building an affirming therapeutic relationship that lets us move at your pace toward your goals. I work with adults of all ages and walks of life who are facing life transitions, struggling with self-esteem, feeling stuck and “going nowhere,” or coping with past trauma. You’ll be able to discover the patterns that show up in your everyday life, identify the tools and wisdom you already possess, and heal the parts of you that need attention.
If you’ve been feeling discouraged, disconnected, or constantly comparing yourself to others, maybe it’s time to talk to someone. Therapy offers a nonjudgmental space where the priority is building an affirming therapeutic relationship that lets us move at your pace toward your goals. I work with adults of all ages and walks of life who are facing life transitions, struggling with self-esteem, feeling stuck and “going nowhere,” or coping with past trauma. You’ll be able to discover the patterns that show up in your everyday life, identify the tools and wisdom you already possess, and heal the parts of you that need attention.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
Phoebe Farber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montclair, NJ 07042
I am a psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience working with adults and adolescents. My background includes clinical work at several New York City hospitals, including Mount Sinai and Bellevue, as well as a private practice in Montclair, N.J. I am also a professor at Montclair State University since 2010, and have published articles on optimism and resilience.
I am a psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience working with adults and adolescents. My background includes clinical work at several New York City hospitals, including Mount Sinai and Bellevue, as well as a private practice in Montclair, N.J. I am also a professor at Montclair State University since 2010, and have published articles on optimism and resilience.
Connecting with a caring, experienced therapist can unlock change. I can help you to identify patterns that keep you stuck in unsatisfying relationships, behaviors and images of yourself, which can give you more control over your life and help you to reach your full potential. The relationship that you and I will develop can help you to heal and move forward.
Connecting with a caring, experienced therapist can unlock change. I can help you to identify patterns that keep you stuck in unsatisfying relationships, behaviors and images of yourself, which can give you more control over your life and help you to reach your full potential. The relationship that you and I will develop can help you to heal and move forward.
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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.