Understanding Attachment-Based Therapy: Attachment-Based Therapy is a therapeutic approach rooted in the understanding of how early relationships influence emotional well-being. This approach focuses on exploring and enhancing the bond between individuals and their caregivers. Attachment-Based Therapy aims to promote secure attachments, emotional regulation, and healthier interpersonal connections. Application and Scope of Attachment-Based Therapy: Attachment-Based Therapy is used to address a variety of concerns, including relationship difficulties, anxiety, and trauma. It is particularly effective for individuals who struggle with forming and maintaining healthy relationships. This approach is applied across different age groups, from children to adults, and can be adapted to various therapeutic settings. What to Expect in Attachment-Based Therapy Sessions: During Attachment-Based Therapy sessions, individuals work with a trained therapist to explore their early relationships and attachment patterns. Therapists guide clients in developing insight into how these patterns impact their current emotions and behaviors. The therapeutic relationship itself becomes a model for secure attachment, promoting emotional healing and growth.

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Professionals Who Specialize in Attachment-based

Anna Sherman, MFT

Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, RP, MA

  • In-office Toronto, Canada

Anna Sherman, MFT helps clients to overcome trauma, work through fears and emotional blocks in their lives, and empower them to help them help themselves.


" I guide clients on their journey of healing and overcoming trauma, while also helping them navigate fears and emotional blocks within their lives and relationships. My goal is to empower clients to become their own advocates, providing them …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 👂 Listener

Bassy (Batya) Schwartz, LMFT

Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

  • In-office Cedarhurst, New York

Batya Schwartz, LMFT, creates an atmosphere that balances professionalism with a personal touch, creating a comfortable and genuine connection between us.


" My therapeutic approach is rooted in several key principles: 1. Genuine Connection: We have a unique opportunity here, in the therapeutic space, to share and connect authentically, which is often scary or impossible in the "real world". You …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Miriam Mackay, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office Howell, New Jersey

Miriam Mackay, LCSW, uses IFS, somatic therapy & TF-CBT to treat trauma, anxiety & more, to support healing through a collaborative approach.


" My approach is grounded in being deeply client-centered. I believe that each person brings a unique inner wisdom to the healing process, and I aim to create a space where clients feel safe, seen, and empowered to move …

  • 😃 Humorous
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Esther Teitelbaum, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • In-office Far Rockaway, New York

Esther Teitelbaum, LCSW goes beyond surface-level conversations by adopting an attachment-focused lens and integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work.


" I see so many individuals struggling with anxiety, trauma, and complex interpersonal relationships, often searching for something deeper and more transformative than traditional talk therapy. It's common for people to feel frustrated when their therapy experience doesn't seem …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 👂 Listener
  • 🥇 Empowering

Rachy Friedlander, Somatic Coach

Coach, Emotions Master Coach/TEB Practitioner

  • In-office Lakewood, New Jersey

Rachy Friedlander is a somatic coach who employs psychodrama, IFS, Transforming Touch, meditation, Breathwork, yoga, and more in her profound work with clients.


" My coaching approach is deeply influenced by my exploration of emotional healing through the spiritual lenses of Kabbalah and Chassidus. Each session is approached intuitively, drawing from a diverse toolbox that includes modalities such as psychodrama, IFS (Internal …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🧘 Calm

Sara Blank, LMSW

Therapist, Licensed Master Social Work: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

  • In-office Brooklyn, New York

Sara Blank, LMSW, works from an attachment-focused lens, IFS, and uses trauma-informed practices to ensure that the therapy process feels safe and empowering.


" I see therapy as a deeply collaborative process—a partnership where your voice, experiences, and goals take center stage. I aim to create a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard, understood, and supported as you navigate your unique …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 💪 Challenging
  • 🥇 Empowering

Esti Marcus, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

  • In-office Brooklyn, New York

Esti Marcus, LCSW uses an integrative approach, using the "here-and-now" to access the "there-and-then" & utilize attachment-based modalities like AEDP, IFS, & more.


" With a blend of different therapeutic perspectives, I provide a compassionate and understanding space to support your healing journey. Together, we will explore and process painful experiences, gain deeper insights into your thoughts and emotions, and forge connections …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🙏 Spiritual

Dr. Chaya Rubin

Therapist, Ph.D.

  • In-office New York

Dr. Chaya Rubin works with clients that appreciate that lasting change is indeed possible, and more accessible than they might have imagined.


" The kind of psychotherapy that I practice involves careful and close listening to the difficulties that manifest themselves in a person’s life, and how those difficulties tend to repeat or consistently present in a variety of contexts. I …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💭 Open minded

Fay Brezel, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • In-office Brooklyn, New York

Through our work together, you can expect to feel truly seen, heard, & understood, while also being challenged to take steps toward personal growth & transformation


" I approach healing and self-actualization with a holistic perspective, recognizing that no single approach or method can address all aspects of our lives. Instead, I believe that true transformation and growth require a multidisciplinary approach that considers our …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 💪 Challenging
  • 💡 Solution-oriented

Chana Lampner, LCSW, ATR-P

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Art Therapist

  • In-office Lakewood, New Jersey

Chana Lampner, LCSW, ATR-P, specializes in trauma, personal growth, & women's issues, using Art Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, IFS, & attachment-based approaches


" My approach to therapy is integrative, drawing from a variety of therapeutic interventions, including Art Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and inner parts work. Each of these modalities can help individuals reach a place of healing …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🎨 Creative
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Chava Abramovitz, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R

  • In-office Rockland County, New York

To help clients, Chava Abramovitz, LCSW practices the most current modalities: Somatic Psychotherapy, Ketamine Assisted Therapy, IFS, EMDR, Havening, and EFT.


" After working about 5 years as a psychotherapist with people from all segments of society (and I mean ALL!) I understood that most people's suffering stemmed from relationship and attachment trauma. Whether long-term (complex CPTSD) or single-event trauma, …

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 💭 Open minded

Mordechai Jacobs, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

  • In-office Lawrence, New York

Mordechai Jacobs, LCSW integrates CBT, DBT, traditional conversation, interactive activities, games, and moments of humor to facilitate his clients' healing.


" In my therapeutic approach, I firmly believe that every issue presents multiple avenues for resolution. My practice is rooted in a client-centered philosophy, placing a profound emphasis on cultivating strong and meaningful relationships. Early in my career, I …

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 👂 Listener
  • 🤝 Collaborative

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