What to Expect in Attachment-Based Therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy is a powerful and compassionate approach that helps you heal from old relationship wounds and build more secure, fulfilling connections. Whether you struggle with trust, closeness, or setting boundaries, this therapy can support you in understanding and transforming your attachment patterns.

How Does It Work?

In therapy, you’ll explore how your earliest relationships shaped the way you connect with others today. Together, we’ll look at the beliefs and expectations you developed — like whether closeness feels safe, or whether you expect to be let down — and how these influence your current relationships.

What Happens in Sessions?

We start by getting to know your story: your relationships, challenges, and hopes for change. We work to build a safe, supportive space where you can be honest and open without fear of judgment.

As we continue, you’ll learn to recognize the patterns that hold you back — for example, pulling away when things get close, or feeling overly anxious when someone seems distant. We’ll help you practice new ways of relating, like expressing your needs clearly or trusting that others will be there for you.

How Does It Heal Attachment?

The therapy relationship itself becomes a secure base — a place where you can experience acceptance, empathy, and consistency. This corrective experience helps your nervous system learn that closeness can be safe. Over time, you’ll build confidence in setting healthy boundaries, trusting others, and staying present in relationships — all key parts of developing a secure attachment style.

Healing attachment wounds isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about building trust, deepening self-awareness, and practicing new relational skills. With time and support, you can move from patterns of fear and avoidance to more secure, meaningful connections — both with others and with yourself.


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