Attachment-based Therapists in Paramus, NJ

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Jennifer Byron
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Paramus, NJ 07652  (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.
(732) 561-1784 View (732) 561-1784
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Emily Conte
Counselor, MA/EdS, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Paramus, NJ 07652  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My therapeutic background utilizes modern psychodynamic therapy, developmental theory, attachment-based therapy, and working from a trauma-informed lens.
You've tried implementing all of the changes that your relatives, friends, and influencers have said to be "fixed". You've adjusted your eating habits, started working out more often, decreased your caffeine intake, and limited your cell phone usage before bed. You've even tried that essential oil that's supposed to "cure" anxiety in one sniff! But, there's still this constant feeling of edginess that you just can't shake. You often think that you don’t really know what you’re doing and don’t feel like you “fit” anywhere. You start to wonder if you’re making the “right” decisions or if this is just what being an “adult” feels like.
My therapeutic background utilizes modern psychodynamic therapy, developmental theory, attachment-based therapy, and working from a trauma-informed lens.
You've tried implementing all of the changes that your relatives, friends, and influencers have said to be "fixed". You've adjusted your eating habits, started working out more often, decreased your caffeine intake, and limited your cell phone usage before bed. You've even tried that essential oil that's supposed to "cure" anxiety in one sniff! But, there's still this constant feeling of edginess that you just can't shake. You often think that you don’t really know what you’re doing and don’t feel like you “fit” anywhere. You start to wonder if you’re making the “right” decisions or if this is just what being an “adult” feels like.
(201) 389-2869 View (201) 389-2869
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Gavin Warren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paramus, NJ 07652
Gavin holds a Master's degree in Social Work from Widener University in Pennsylvania and is a licensed social worker with 7 years of experience in the mental health field. Throughout his career, he has worked in various settings, including residential, in-patient, and at-home visits, catering to both adults and teenagers. Gavin values building a personal connection with his clients to establish a good rapport, and he actively listens to them using his strong empathetic skills.
Gavin holds a Master's degree in Social Work from Widener University in Pennsylvania and is a licensed social worker with 7 years of experience in the mental health field. Throughout his career, he has worked in various settings, including residential, in-patient, and at-home visits, catering to both adults and teenagers. Gavin values building a personal connection with his clients to establish a good rapport, and he actively listens to them using his strong empathetic skills.
(973) 846-1959 View (973) 846-1959
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Doreen H. Greco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Paramus, NJ 07652  (Online Only)
Welcome and thank you for considering to use my counseling services. Whether you are feeling life stress from work, family or friends, are struggling to understand yourself or how to feel better, together in a warm supportive confidential environment, we can explore your concerns and discover how to help you find the best solutions. I work with individuals that are adults, children or adolescents, couples and families. People come for help for a variety of issues such as dealing with stage of life adjustments, parenting, overcoming anxiety, depression and addictions, improving relationships and reaching personal and professional goals.
Welcome and thank you for considering to use my counseling services. Whether you are feeling life stress from work, family or friends, are struggling to understand yourself or how to feel better, together in a warm supportive confidential environment, we can explore your concerns and discover how to help you find the best solutions. I work with individuals that are adults, children or adolescents, couples and families. People come for help for a variety of issues such as dealing with stage of life adjustments, parenting, overcoming anxiety, depression and addictions, improving relationships and reaching personal and professional goals.
(201) 297-6939 View (201) 297-6939
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Tracy Hans
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paramus, NJ 07652
I bring both understanding and caring to the therapeutic relationship. I’ve been a therapist and supervisor for over 25 years and have specialties in working with people who struggle with depression, learning differences and attentional difficulties that result in performance anxiety. I help with ADD self-management. I am also a Lyme Literate counselor and as such work with folks with chronic complex illness. In the work that I do, I have found it key to highlight and appreciate differences in perception so we can explore how they might lead to communication barriers. Celebrating diversity and uniqueness is important to healing.
I bring both understanding and caring to the therapeutic relationship. I’ve been a therapist and supervisor for over 25 years and have specialties in working with people who struggle with depression, learning differences and attentional difficulties that result in performance anxiety. I help with ADD self-management. I am also a Lyme Literate counselor and as such work with folks with chronic complex illness. In the work that I do, I have found it key to highlight and appreciate differences in perception so we can explore how they might lead to communication barriers. Celebrating diversity and uniqueness is important to healing.
(551) 497-4982 View (551) 497-4982
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Sheila Berard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Paramus, NJ 07652
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
(201) 885-4629 View (201) 885-4629
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Trisha Sanders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Paramus, NJ 07652
I take an eclectic approach to helping children, teens, young adults, families and couples lead happier, healthier lives. My specialties are in working with those who have experienced relational difficulties, life transition, loss or trauma. From the child who is having trouble dealing with their parents' divorce to the family of a teenager that longs for more open communication to a young adult facing what can come with emerging into the "adult" world, I provide a supportive, nurturing environment in which my clients can grow and move beyond the challenges they face in life.
I take an eclectic approach to helping children, teens, young adults, families and couples lead happier, healthier lives. My specialties are in working with those who have experienced relational difficulties, life transition, loss or trauma. From the child who is having trouble dealing with their parents' divorce to the family of a teenager that longs for more open communication to a young adult facing what can come with emerging into the "adult" world, I provide a supportive, nurturing environment in which my clients can grow and move beyond the challenges they face in life.
(201) 468-6283 View (201) 468-6283
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Albaliz Tello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Paramus, NJ 07652
I am a multilingual and bicultural clinical social worker with 10+ years' experience in supporting individuals from a diverse background. Dr. Tello specializes in working with children, teens, and young adults. I specialize in working with clients with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, OCD, trauma, and separation or divorce challenges.
I am a multilingual and bicultural clinical social worker with 10+ years' experience in supporting individuals from a diverse background. Dr. Tello specializes in working with children, teens, and young adults. I specialize in working with clients with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, OCD, trauma, and separation or divorce challenges.
(973) 840-8708 View (973) 840-8708
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Jennifer Brea
Counselor, LPC, NCC, EdS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Paramus, NJ 07652
Waitlist for new clients
Seeking counseling therapy takes courage, willingness to invite change, exploring difficulties, and learning new strategies. We will work together to learn healthy coping skills, to assist you in navigating challenges faced throughout life's journey. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use, thoughts of self-doubt, negative beliefs, or a sense of hopelessness, counseling therapy will provide a safe space to talk. My goal is to ensure you feel safe, supported, and empowered to manage whatever comes your way.
Seeking counseling therapy takes courage, willingness to invite change, exploring difficulties, and learning new strategies. We will work together to learn healthy coping skills, to assist you in navigating challenges faced throughout life's journey. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use, thoughts of self-doubt, negative beliefs, or a sense of hopelessness, counseling therapy will provide a safe space to talk. My goal is to ensure you feel safe, supported, and empowered to manage whatever comes your way.
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Caitlin Northern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Paramus, NJ 07652
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.
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Andrew Lerman
Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paramus, NJ 07652
Andrew Lerman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in NJ with experience working with adolescent and adult clients across various settings, including partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, and private practice. Operating from the perspective that people are the experts of their own lives, Andrew supports clients to feel empowered.
Andrew Lerman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in NJ with experience working with adolescent and adult clients across various settings, including partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, and private practice. Operating from the perspective that people are the experts of their own lives, Andrew supports clients to feel empowered.
(973) 381-2481 View (973) 381-2481
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Mark Modoski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW, LCADC, DBT-C, CAMS II
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Paramus, NJ 07652  (Online Only)
I'm a unique therapist that treats a wide array of mental health disorders. We focus on resolving past and current issues/trauma, finding solutions and eliciting organic change. If we are not solving your problems, I am wasting your time. My practice goes far beyond talk therapy, we do work. We explore childhood, adolescent and other lifetime experiences that impact our psychological functioning. To permanently resolve our disorders we must revisit and resolve these thoughts, feelings and events. I utilize DBT as part of my treatment approach and we engage from the first minute we meet.
I'm a unique therapist that treats a wide array of mental health disorders. We focus on resolving past and current issues/trauma, finding solutions and eliciting organic change. If we are not solving your problems, I am wasting your time. My practice goes far beyond talk therapy, we do work. We explore childhood, adolescent and other lifetime experiences that impact our psychological functioning. To permanently resolve our disorders we must revisit and resolve these thoughts, feelings and events. I utilize DBT as part of my treatment approach and we engage from the first minute we meet.
(301) 478-9172 View (301) 478-9172
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Dawn Malone
Licensed Social Worker , MSW
Verified Verified
Paramus, NJ 07652
Dawn, a licensed social worker (LSW), is wholeheartedly dedicated to delivering evidence-informed psychotherapy services, always infused with unwavering support and heartfelt compassion. With a master's degree in social work from the prestigious Fordham University, Dawn brings a wealth of knowledge and a rich tapestry of experience to her practice. She has a proven track record of providing exceptional outpatient mental health therapy to a diverse clientele, showcasing her versatility and adaptability in addressing various psychological needs. Dawn's expertise is particularly evident in her adeptness at aiding individuals.
Dawn, a licensed social worker (LSW), is wholeheartedly dedicated to delivering evidence-informed psychotherapy services, always infused with unwavering support and heartfelt compassion. With a master's degree in social work from the prestigious Fordham University, Dawn brings a wealth of knowledge and a rich tapestry of experience to her practice. She has a proven track record of providing exceptional outpatient mental health therapy to a diverse clientele, showcasing her versatility and adaptability in addressing various psychological needs. Dawn's expertise is particularly evident in her adeptness at aiding individuals.
(973) 381-8061 View (973) 381-8061
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Anna Tseytlina
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Paramus, NJ 07652
Anna Tseytlina is a licensed associate marriage and family therapist and earned her master’s degree from Mercy College in New York. Anna encourages her clients to discuss their feelings while working towards their goals openly. Therapy occurs in a safe and confidential environment. She engages with her clients authentically with unconditional positive regard, and her approach is warm, caring, and nonjudgmental.
Anna Tseytlina is a licensed associate marriage and family therapist and earned her master’s degree from Mercy College in New York. Anna encourages her clients to discuss their feelings while working towards their goals openly. Therapy occurs in a safe and confidential environment. She engages with her clients authentically with unconditional positive regard, and her approach is warm, caring, and nonjudgmental.
(973) 339-0860 View (973) 339-0860
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Jucelia Pitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Paramus, NJ 07652
I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each individual's needs in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere. My training and experience includes individual, families and couples psychotherapy. If you're suffering from issues such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, low self-esteem, self-harm, loss, grief, couples issues, domestic abuse (male and female), divorce and addiction, you'll find a safe environment to uncover meaningful insights, move through challenging emotions, recover and flourish.
I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each individual's needs in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere. My training and experience includes individual, families and couples psychotherapy. If you're suffering from issues such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, low self-esteem, self-harm, loss, grief, couples issues, domestic abuse (male and female), divorce and addiction, you'll find a safe environment to uncover meaningful insights, move through challenging emotions, recover and flourish.
(201) 790-5235 View (201) 790-5235
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Danielle Carr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Paramus, NJ 07652
Danielle Carr (LSW) is a licensed social worker and earned a Master's in Social Work degree from Ramapo College of New Jersey. She engages with her clients authentically, drawing on her personal strengths of empathy and curiosity to actively listen to them. She believes a compassionate and non-judgmental therapeutic environment encourages clients to navigate complex challenges, explore and discover personal strengths, identify new coping strategies, and achieve personal goals.
Danielle Carr (LSW) is a licensed social worker and earned a Master's in Social Work degree from Ramapo College of New Jersey. She engages with her clients authentically, drawing on her personal strengths of empathy and curiosity to actively listen to them. She believes a compassionate and non-judgmental therapeutic environment encourages clients to navigate complex challenges, explore and discover personal strengths, identify new coping strategies, and achieve personal goals.
(973) 281-4779 View (973) 281-4779
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Ben LaMendola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Paramus, NJ 07652  (Online Only)
Thank you for visiting my profile. I work with both adolescents and adults facing a range of issues. Therapy can help when you're having trouble thinking clearly or quieting your mind. It can help when you're feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, anger or grief. If relationships, whether with children, parents, or partners, feel frustrating or confusing, an outside perspective can be incredibly helpful. At its core, therapy helps you to understand yourself. This clarity about why you act and feel the way you do can lead to growth, healing, and a sense of relief.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I work with both adolescents and adults facing a range of issues. Therapy can help when you're having trouble thinking clearly or quieting your mind. It can help when you're feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, anger or grief. If relationships, whether with children, parents, or partners, feel frustrating or confusing, an outside perspective can be incredibly helpful. At its core, therapy helps you to understand yourself. This clarity about why you act and feel the way you do can lead to growth, healing, and a sense of relief.
(551) 363-4417 View (551) 363-4417
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Grateful Living Psychotherapy
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Paramus, NJ 07652
I am a trauma specialist dedicated to providing compassionate mental health counseling to help individuals heal from past trauma and live more fulfilling lives. My approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based treatment. I can help you recover from childhood trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety, phobia, grief and loss, and religious trauma, using talk therapy or EMDR therapy. With over 30 years of experience in social services and community services for youths, adults, and geriatric population with fluency in Korean, I provide culturally attuned care to a diverse clientele, ensuring that everyone feels understood and supported.
I am a trauma specialist dedicated to providing compassionate mental health counseling to help individuals heal from past trauma and live more fulfilling lives. My approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based treatment. I can help you recover from childhood trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety, phobia, grief and loss, and religious trauma, using talk therapy or EMDR therapy. With over 30 years of experience in social services and community services for youths, adults, and geriatric population with fluency in Korean, I provide culturally attuned care to a diverse clientele, ensuring that everyone feels understood and supported.
(201) 298-0337 View (201) 298-0337
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Diante Jordan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MEd, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Paramus, NJ 07652
Diante Jordan, is a licensed associate marriage and family therapist (LAMFT) in New Jersey. He has experience working with children, adolescents and adults from a variety of populations and settings. Diante operates from the point of view that the client is the expert on themselves and through collaboration can overcome their personal challenges and become empowered to continue growing.
Diante Jordan, is a licensed associate marriage and family therapist (LAMFT) in New Jersey. He has experience working with children, adolescents and adults from a variety of populations and settings. Diante operates from the point of view that the client is the expert on themselves and through collaboration can overcome their personal challenges and become empowered to continue growing.
(973) 620-7073 View (973) 620-7073
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Alexa Squire, LMFT @ Positive Perspective Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ACS
Verified Verified
Paramus, NJ 07652
I aim to empower individuals (children, adolescents, adults) and families to discover healthier ways of living. I believe therapy can be beneficial to anyone looking to get through a difficult time in their life. I practice an integrative approach which includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-focused therapeutic models with my clients. I help my clients to process their current thoughts, feelings and behaviors and develop effective solutions to their presenting issues. I encourage clients to make positive changes both in the present and future to live the best possible life they can live.
I aim to empower individuals (children, adolescents, adults) and families to discover healthier ways of living. I believe therapy can be beneficial to anyone looking to get through a difficult time in their life. I practice an integrative approach which includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-focused therapeutic models with my clients. I help my clients to process their current thoughts, feelings and behaviors and develop effective solutions to their presenting issues. I encourage clients to make positive changes both in the present and future to live the best possible life they can live.
(201) 345-6061 View (201) 345-6061
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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.