Attachment-based Therapists in Murphy, TX

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Stephanie Collier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Murphy, TX 75094
I work with adults, adolescents, and children who are having difficulty navigating various challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, anger issues, relationship issues, faith issues, identity, and self-worth. My passion in life is to create safe spaces where people can express who they are, process what they are going through, find healing, and grow into healthier versions of themselves. If requested by my clients, I offer faith based Christian counseling.
I work with adults, adolescents, and children who are having difficulty navigating various challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, anger issues, relationship issues, faith issues, identity, and self-worth. My passion in life is to create safe spaces where people can express who they are, process what they are going through, find healing, and grow into healthier versions of themselves. If requested by my clients, I offer faith based Christian counseling.
(214) 273-5484 View (214) 273-5484
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Abigail (Abby) Dowell
LPC Associate, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Murphy, TX 75094
Embarking on a journey to healing involves exploring the intricacies of the mind, and I'm here to be your compassionate companion. You are here because you are searching for something. I understand what it feels like to be stuck and hope to help my clients achieve those full-circle moments to gain new footing. Each client brings their unique story, and together with the therapist, they embark on a collaborative journey to cultivate strength, resilience, and a sense of well-being. I aim to create a warm, approachable environment where healing unfolds as shared exploration, fostering growth and empowerment.
Embarking on a journey to healing involves exploring the intricacies of the mind, and I'm here to be your compassionate companion. You are here because you are searching for something. I understand what it feels like to be stuck and hope to help my clients achieve those full-circle moments to gain new footing. Each client brings their unique story, and together with the therapist, they embark on a collaborative journey to cultivate strength, resilience, and a sense of well-being. I aim to create a warm, approachable environment where healing unfolds as shared exploration, fostering growth and empowerment.
(214) 239-1231 View (214) 239-1231
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Kara Blankenship
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A, CPLC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Murphy, TX 75094  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes motherhood feels impossible. You want to be different, but you keep finding yourself yelling at your children. The noise, the constant needs...the pressure from all sides, just keeps you going until you drop into bed at night, but then you can't even fall asleep because your mind won't shut down. You’re tired of feeling alone. Exhausted from it all. What would it be like if you could wake in the morning without the heaviness of the day that lies ahead? What if you could feel a sense of peace throughout your day rather than the guilt that grips you now? It seems those are only dreams.
Sometimes motherhood feels impossible. You want to be different, but you keep finding yourself yelling at your children. The noise, the constant needs...the pressure from all sides, just keeps you going until you drop into bed at night, but then you can't even fall asleep because your mind won't shut down. You’re tired of feeling alone. Exhausted from it all. What would it be like if you could wake in the morning without the heaviness of the day that lies ahead? What if you could feel a sense of peace throughout your day rather than the guilt that grips you now? It seems those are only dreams.
(817) 670-8698 View (817) 670-8698
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Sandra Khalil
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Murphy, TX 75094
Waitlist for new clients
Unsatisfying sex leaves us feeling inadequate, unloved, and disconnected. You may be fed up with sex feeling like a chore rather than fun and pleasure-filled, feeling like your relationship (with yourself or a partner) has gone stagnant or feeling disappointed, sad, and lonely. You might be wondering how it even got this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to reconnect with yourself and your partner. You’re ready to have pleasure-filled and fun sex. Most of all, you’re ready to embody your authentic sexual self.
Unsatisfying sex leaves us feeling inadequate, unloved, and disconnected. You may be fed up with sex feeling like a chore rather than fun and pleasure-filled, feeling like your relationship (with yourself or a partner) has gone stagnant or feeling disappointed, sad, and lonely. You might be wondering how it even got this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to reconnect with yourself and your partner. You’re ready to have pleasure-filled and fun sex. Most of all, you’re ready to embody your authentic sexual self.
(972) 364-4978 View (972) 364-4978
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Rachael Taliancich
MA, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Murphy, TX 75094
Are you noticing any changes in your child's behavior or emotions that you'd like to explore further? Have you considered how play therapy could support your child's social and emotional development? Have you and your child gone through changes that have impacted their overall well-being? As a registered play therapist, I specialize in working with children aged 4 and older. I believe in the significance of supporting parents by offering parenting guidance, a compassionate presence, and empathetic understanding as we address the concerns you may have.
Are you noticing any changes in your child's behavior or emotions that you'd like to explore further? Have you considered how play therapy could support your child's social and emotional development? Have you and your child gone through changes that have impacted their overall well-being? As a registered play therapist, I specialize in working with children aged 4 and older. I believe in the significance of supporting parents by offering parenting guidance, a compassionate presence, and empathetic understanding as we address the concerns you may have.
(972) 433-9763 View (972) 433-9763
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Reagan L Daniel
Licensed Professional Counselor, AuD, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Murphy, TX 75094
Where do you need healing and connection in your life? We can work together through the beauty and pain of your unique identity to discover who you truly are. Let's unearth your past, examine your present, and explore what needs to change for your future. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Tiffany Ashenfelter, LPC-S providing care in the Plano, TX area where I strive to create a safe place of authenticity, compassion, and life-changing work.
Where do you need healing and connection in your life? We can work together through the beauty and pain of your unique identity to discover who you truly are. Let's unearth your past, examine your present, and explore what needs to change for your future. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Tiffany Ashenfelter, LPC-S providing care in the Plano, TX area where I strive to create a safe place of authenticity, compassion, and life-changing work.
(972) 474-1496 View (972) 474-1496
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Brooke Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Murphy, TX 75094  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Over the past several years, I have been privileged to witness and guide the healing journeys of many women and families recovering from the effects of trauma, abuse, life stress, and grief and loss. Intrusive thoughts about what happened, outsized reactions to normal life stress, relationship issues, and anxiety and depression are normal reactions to what happened to you then, but they no longer serve you now. As a trained and experienced trauma counselor, I can help you heal without the blaming and shaming messages you might have heard in the past from well-meaning friends, family, clergy, or even counselors.
Over the past several years, I have been privileged to witness and guide the healing journeys of many women and families recovering from the effects of trauma, abuse, life stress, and grief and loss. Intrusive thoughts about what happened, outsized reactions to normal life stress, relationship issues, and anxiety and depression are normal reactions to what happened to you then, but they no longer serve you now. As a trained and experienced trauma counselor, I can help you heal without the blaming and shaming messages you might have heard in the past from well-meaning friends, family, clergy, or even counselors.
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Katie Jung
LPC Intern, MA
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75094
Currently an LPC-Associate under the supervision of Lauren Coats, LPC-S. I specializes in working with adults and couples through issues related to attachment and feelings of disconnection, emotional and relational boundaries, infidelity, self-esteem, anxiety, loneliness, and life transitions. Through creating an atmosphere of empathy, warmth, and connection, I invite individuals to be curious, self-compassionate, and determined to create the life they want rather than one filled with shame, disconnection from others, or feeling trapped in current life circumstances.
Currently an LPC-Associate under the supervision of Lauren Coats, LPC-S. I specializes in working with adults and couples through issues related to attachment and feelings of disconnection, emotional and relational boundaries, infidelity, self-esteem, anxiety, loneliness, and life transitions. Through creating an atmosphere of empathy, warmth, and connection, I invite individuals to be curious, self-compassionate, and determined to create the life they want rather than one filled with shame, disconnection from others, or feeling trapped in current life circumstances.
(972) 435-6119 View (972) 435-6119
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DeAnna Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Wylie, TX 75098
My specialties include families, teens ages 14-17, and adults (18+) with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, or challenges related to medical diagnoses. Whether you're a couple or an adult experiencing difficulty in relationships, conflict, or navigating life transitions, or a teen experiencing difficulties in your relationships, anxiety or depression, or struggling to leap to independence, I'd love to provide you with tools for your journey.
My specialties include families, teens ages 14-17, and adults (18+) with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, or challenges related to medical diagnoses. Whether you're a couple or an adult experiencing difficulty in relationships, conflict, or navigating life transitions, or a teen experiencing difficulties in your relationships, anxiety or depression, or struggling to leap to independence, I'd love to provide you with tools for your journey.
(214) 891-3035 View (214) 891-3035
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Meltzer Counseling PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75094
Meltzer Counseling is located in Richardson, Texas. We offer counseling services to adults, adolescents, children, couples. Clinicians accept health insurance, some clinicians offer therapy services on a sliding scale. Additionally, we offer short-term FREE family therapy for qualifying families. All clinicians are direct and respectful and our goal is to utilize the best fit for each client's needs. Therapists specialize in mood, eating disorders, addiction , anger management, self-harm behaviors, suicidal ideation ,trauma, EMDR, PTSD, grief and loss issues, communication skills, family and relationship dynamics.
Meltzer Counseling is located in Richardson, Texas. We offer counseling services to adults, adolescents, children, couples. Clinicians accept health insurance, some clinicians offer therapy services on a sliding scale. Additionally, we offer short-term FREE family therapy for qualifying families. All clinicians are direct and respectful and our goal is to utilize the best fit for each client's needs. Therapists specialize in mood, eating disorders, addiction , anger management, self-harm behaviors, suicidal ideation ,trauma, EMDR, PTSD, grief and loss issues, communication skills, family and relationship dynamics.
(972) 954-6256 View (972) 954-6256
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Zachary Willis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wylie, TX 75098
Hello! My name is Zachary Willis, but I often go by Zach. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate supervised by Jeanie Bohall MMFT, LMFT-S, LPC. I work with individuals, couples, and families both in-person and virtually for a variety of issues. I have worked with individuals with depression and anxiety and with couples and families in connection and communication. I have worked with parents and teenagers for over a decade and enjoy working with clients from every demographic. My passion is helping families and individuals resolve issues, meet their need, help them succeed in their goals.
Hello! My name is Zachary Willis, but I often go by Zach. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate supervised by Jeanie Bohall MMFT, LMFT-S, LPC. I work with individuals, couples, and families both in-person and virtually for a variety of issues. I have worked with individuals with depression and anxiety and with couples and families in connection and communication. I have worked with parents and teenagers for over a decade and enjoy working with clients from every demographic. My passion is helping families and individuals resolve issues, meet their need, help them succeed in their goals.
(972) 426-8527 View (972) 426-8527
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Rayven Peck
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sachse, TX 75048
I believe every person deserves to live their best life. That looks different for each person in every walk of life. There are times in life when things can get really difficult and it feels like your head is under water. I work with those struggling in life's day to day struggles, some of which included depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and more. I want to walk along side you and create a safe space so we can work together in your healing.
I believe every person deserves to live their best life. That looks different for each person in every walk of life. There are times in life when things can get really difficult and it feels like your head is under water. I work with those struggling in life's day to day struggles, some of which included depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and more. I want to walk along side you and create a safe space so we can work together in your healing.
(972) 325-7359 View (972) 325-7359
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Tiffany Clark
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MM, MEd, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wylie, TX 75098
I have a knack for making therapy feel like a chat with a friend; Bringing a unique blend of warmth and expertise to my practice. With over fifteen years of experience in helping others, I am passionate about helping you uncover your inner strengths aka your superpowers and navigate life's twists and turns with grace. As an empath at heart, I'll create a safe and welcoming space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and dreams while enjoying a few laughs along the way. I draw from an eclectic blend of therapeutic techniques (Systems Theories, CBT, Mindfulness)
I have a knack for making therapy feel like a chat with a friend; Bringing a unique blend of warmth and expertise to my practice. With over fifteen years of experience in helping others, I am passionate about helping you uncover your inner strengths aka your superpowers and navigate life's twists and turns with grace. As an empath at heart, I'll create a safe and welcoming space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and dreams while enjoying a few laughs along the way. I draw from an eclectic blend of therapeutic techniques (Systems Theories, CBT, Mindfulness)
(562) 614-3476 View (562) 614-3476
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Cate Rossio
LPC Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sachse, TX 75048
Finding a counselor to support you in your healing journey can be overwhelming. There are so many to choose from, and it can be hard to know what you need. Whether you are looking for support for your child, adolescent, or yourself, I aim to provide you with a nonjudgmental, empathic, and safe environment to explore your needs and goals. I am passionate about helping my clients bring joy and connection back into their lives.
Finding a counselor to support you in your healing journey can be overwhelming. There are so many to choose from, and it can be hard to know what you need. Whether you are looking for support for your child, adolescent, or yourself, I aim to provide you with a nonjudgmental, empathic, and safe environment to explore your needs and goals. I am passionate about helping my clients bring joy and connection back into their lives.
(214) 307-6596 View (214) 307-6596
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Heather Williams Dutcher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75094
Relationships provide a window to the heart of an individual like no other. Our closest relationships tend to reveal our most wounded places. Those hurts, if left unresolved, are carried forward and recast into our exiting patterns of relating. All our experiences, but most particularly our pain, become the filter through which we sift and construct our view of self, our approach to life, our capacity love and be loved, and our ability to trust.
Relationships provide a window to the heart of an individual like no other. Our closest relationships tend to reveal our most wounded places. Those hurts, if left unresolved, are carried forward and recast into our exiting patterns of relating. All our experiences, but most particularly our pain, become the filter through which we sift and construct our view of self, our approach to life, our capacity love and be loved, and our ability to trust.
(469) 378-9227 View (469) 378-9227
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Alyssa West
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75094
I recognize how overwhelming the process towards healing can be whether for yourself or a loved one. Together, I can help you through the process, as we work on fostering self-esteem, a greater sense of self, and the healthy coping skills needed to navigate life’s challenges. I believe that counseling is a collaborative process where we work on healing and allowing the whole self to thrive in whatever way is best tailored towards your individual needs.
I recognize how overwhelming the process towards healing can be whether for yourself or a loved one. Together, I can help you through the process, as we work on fostering self-esteem, a greater sense of self, and the healthy coping skills needed to navigate life’s challenges. I believe that counseling is a collaborative process where we work on healing and allowing the whole self to thrive in whatever way is best tailored towards your individual needs.
(214) 496-5278 View (214) 496-5278
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Carolyn Clontz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Wylie, TX 75098
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and Chemical Dependency Counselor with six years of experience. I spent more than ten years working with veterans and their families, coping with deployment, PTSD, and family disruption throughout their military careers. I utilize a wide range of modalities such as Client-Centered Therapy, Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Systems, Family Therapy, and Structural Family Therapy. I firmly believe that people are people regardless of their chosen labels or the ones society puts on them.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and Chemical Dependency Counselor with six years of experience. I spent more than ten years working with veterans and their families, coping with deployment, PTSD, and family disruption throughout their military careers. I utilize a wide range of modalities such as Client-Centered Therapy, Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Systems, Family Therapy, and Structural Family Therapy. I firmly believe that people are people regardless of their chosen labels or the ones society puts on them.
(832) 346-8325 View (832) 346-8325
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Kelsey Whittlesey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC(CO), LPC(ND), LPC-A, LAC(CO)
Verified Verified
Wylie, TX 75098  (Online Only)
My name is Kelsey, a therapist with over a decade of experience. I’m passionate about working with adults, teens, and couples. My speciality for working with and those impacted by addiction holds a special place in my heart. I focus on supporting those with goals around managing their anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and trauma. I understand the challenges associated with all types of life adjustments and am here to offer guidance. More recently, I have been exploring sex therapy applied to couples as well as individuals. Change can be tough, but I’m here to help you navigate through it!
My name is Kelsey, a therapist with over a decade of experience. I’m passionate about working with adults, teens, and couples. My speciality for working with and those impacted by addiction holds a special place in my heart. I focus on supporting those with goals around managing their anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and trauma. I understand the challenges associated with all types of life adjustments and am here to offer guidance. More recently, I have been exploring sex therapy applied to couples as well as individuals. Change can be tough, but I’m here to help you navigate through it!
(469) 649-7478 View (469) 649-7478
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Tuba Fidan
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A, EMDR
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Sachse, TX 75048
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, cultural issues, or a challenging relationship that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, ability to function, and career? Do you feel overwhelmed, and frustrated by just getting through the day, with the thought that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? I specialize in helping passionate professional people who are struggling with anxiety and burnout to learn to put themselves first by setting healthy boundaries and leading more fulfilling lives.As an experienced counselor, I understand your fear. I believe living better shouldn’t be so hard.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, cultural issues, or a challenging relationship that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, ability to function, and career? Do you feel overwhelmed, and frustrated by just getting through the day, with the thought that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? I specialize in helping passionate professional people who are struggling with anxiety and burnout to learn to put themselves first by setting healthy boundaries and leading more fulfilling lives.As an experienced counselor, I understand your fear. I believe living better shouldn’t be so hard.
(972) 200-3861 View (972) 200-3861
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Kimberly Kline, LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, Superv, Adolesc, Special
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garland, TX 75048
Adolescent and Adult anxiety is my thing! So many people don’t understand how powerless anxiety can make you feel. We will work together to develop new tools to help create the peace and happiness you are looking for. My favorite review from a client starts like this: “ I think about you all the time! I’m sure at times it didn’t seem like I was listening but your words and lessons are ones I treasure dearly and live by daily. You’re like my zen subconscious I turn to when things get prickly. Thank you for believing in me when I couldn’t believe in myself”
Adolescent and Adult anxiety is my thing! So many people don’t understand how powerless anxiety can make you feel. We will work together to develop new tools to help create the peace and happiness you are looking for. My favorite review from a client starts like this: “ I think about you all the time! I’m sure at times it didn’t seem like I was listening but your words and lessons are ones I treasure dearly and live by daily. You’re like my zen subconscious I turn to when things get prickly. Thank you for believing in me when I couldn’t believe in myself”
(214) 919-5229 View (214) 919-5229

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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.