Attachment-focused therapy is a therapeutic approach that centers on understanding and addressing the impact of early attachment experiences on an individual’s emotional and relational well-being. Therapy examines how our earliest relationships and attachments have shaped our current patterns of relating to others. Therapy often involves exploring  our early attachment experiences with caregivers and how these experiences may have influenced our sense of safety, trust, and intimacy in our current relationships. The therapist may help you identify and work through attachment-related wounds and develop healthier ways of connecting with others.

Attachment-focused therapy can be a powerful and transformative approach for individuals seeking to understand and improve their relational patterns and overall well-being. 

The attachment bond first occurs in the relationship with our primary caregiver. When our primary needs are met, we learn to see the world as a safe place allowing us to venture into new and trusting relationships.

The attachment between the primary caregiver and the infant or young child shapes the brain, influencing how we handle our emotions, developing how we feel about ourselves and our ability to attract and maintain healthy relationships.

When there is trauma and/or other high levels of stress in our early lives, we may find ourselves as adults unable to manage our emotions, impacting the relationships with our spouses or partners, our children and even those we work with.

We believe that healing can and does occur throughout our lifespan when we interact with others in caring, nurturing and responsive relationships. Coming to therapy for the first time can feel a little scary, but you came to this site because you want to make a better life for yourself and/or your family. You have taken the first step to create the change you want to see. Let us help you on your journey toward finding healthy and happy relationships.