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

Esther Teitelbaum, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.

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

Bassy (Batya) Schwartz, LMFT

Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

You are the one you've been waiting for -Richard Schwartz

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

Yocheved Jacobsohn, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” -Carl Rogers

  • 💙 Warm
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Sari Balsam, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

“Only when we’re brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” Brene Brown

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  • 👂 Listener
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Rivky Weiss

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.

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  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🎯 Direct
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Fay Brezel, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.

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

Shira Renzoni, MSW

Therapist, Master Social Work

Good things take time...

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented

Rachy Friedlander, Somatic Coach

Coach, Emotions Master Coach/TEB Practitioner

The real flex is how many wounds you can turn into wisdom.

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

Nahum Spirn

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

The curious paradox is that when I accept myself, just as I am, then I can change.

  • 💙 Warm
  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🐣 Out of the box
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Melissa Lieber

Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC

Every person has a unique story

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented

Balance Eating Disorder Treatment Center

Recovery Redefined

No Matter Where You Are In Your Journey, We Are Here To Help.

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  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Sara Duato-Borenstein, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Unexpressed emotions will never die. They are buried alive and will come forth later in uglier ways. - Freud

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  • 👂 Listener
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🤝 Collaborative

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