Attachment therapy is an approach that centers on understanding and addressing the impact of early relationships on emotional well-being. It has been applied successfully to address a variety of mental health challenges, particularly those rooted in relational patterns and early attachment experiences. This therapeutic approach is beneficial for individuals facing mood disorders, including depression and anxiety, as well as those dealing with relational issues such as difficulty forming or maintaining connections, trust issues, and challenges in interpersonal communication. Attachment therapy is also utilized in the treatment of trauma-related disorders, personality disorders, and issues stemming from childhood attachment disruptions.
Attachment Therapy
In our sessions, we will explore how early attachment experiences may influence your current patterns of relating to others. This theory is based on the premise that the bond we develop with early primary caregivers influences the development of our attachment style, the way we relate to and behave with others. Attachment therapy aims to enhance self-awareness, improve emotional regulation, and develop healthier patterns of connection with loved ones. By delving into the dynamics of your attachment style, we can work towards creating more secure and fulfilling relationships. Whether you're navigating difficulties in interpersonal connections, struggling with intimacy and trust, or seeking to understand the roots of relational challenges, attachment therapy provides a supportive and insightful space to foster personal growth and cultivate more satisfying connections in your life.
Attachment Styles
Anxious
Requires a lot of frequent reassurance and attention
Is hypervigilant about shifts in relationships and behaviors of others
Thrives on a lot of contact
Derives self-worth from relationships
May seem “clingy” or “needy”
Feels anxious or jealous in relationships
Strong fear of rejection and abandonment
Avoidant
Pulls away when others feel “needy” or “too much”
Has difficulty opening up
Puts up walls when they sense a shift in relationship or partner
Is uncomfortable with too much closeness or contact
May appear “cold” or “guarded”
Has rigid boundaries and expectations
Prefers to be alone or in more casual relationships
Feels uncomfortable with partner’s heightened emotions
Has a strong fear of rejection and abandonment
Disorganized
May be unpredictable and/or intense relationship patterns and behaviors
Is unsure of what they want and need
Feels skeptical or untrusting of others
May be seen as “chaotic” or “unpredictable”
Demonstrates inconsistent boundaries
Fears rejection and has difficulty getting close to others
Desires closeness but avoids and pushes others away
Secure
Seeks comfort from others but is able to be alone
Able to easily and effectively communicate wants and needs to others
Trusts that people usually have good intentions but are able to identify red flags and act accordingly
Seen as “cooperative” and “flexible” in relationships
Resilient and able to handle conflict
Has healthy boundaries with others
Appropriately copes with fear of rejection and abandonment