Attachment-based Therapists in Monroe County, IN
Grace Theofanis
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomington, IN 47403 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I take an attachment-based, trauma-focused approach and aim to create a relationship and environment where you feel safe to explore the depths of your experience.
Clients usually come to me when they're processing through trauma, trying to address anxiety and depression symptoms, and wanting to live a more vibrant and aligned life. Most people I work with are usually at a point where they recognize that something feels stuck, and they want to make a change but need support building momentum.
I take an attachment-based, trauma-focused approach and aim to create a relationship and environment where you feel safe to explore the depths of your experience.
Clients usually come to me when they're processing through trauma, trying to address anxiety and depression symptoms, and wanting to live a more vibrant and aligned life. Most people I work with are usually at a point where they recognize that something feels stuck, and they want to make a change but need support building momentum.
Joanne Baum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CAS
Verified Verified
Bloomington, IN 47404 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I partner with the person I am working with and we collaboratively explore options that may fit your needs and bring you where you want to be, and how you want to be in your life. I am available for TeleHealth Sessions throughout Colorado. If you are wanting to tackle issues such as Addiction, Codependency, Trauma, Sexuality, Unmanageable Stress and Anxiety, Gambling, ADD/ADHD, Feeling Intimidated by a Life Transition ("What is next?") or Feeling Stuck and wanting to make Personal or Career Changes we may want to meet. I use Brainspotting, talk therapies, and a variety of other treatment methods like CBT, MI, & DBT.
As a therapist, I partner with the person I am working with and we collaboratively explore options that may fit your needs and bring you where you want to be, and how you want to be in your life. I am available for TeleHealth Sessions throughout Colorado. If you are wanting to tackle issues such as Addiction, Codependency, Trauma, Sexuality, Unmanageable Stress and Anxiety, Gambling, ADD/ADHD, Feeling Intimidated by a Life Transition ("What is next?") or Feeling Stuck and wanting to make Personal or Career Changes we may want to meet. I use Brainspotting, talk therapies, and a variety of other treatment methods like CBT, MI, & DBT.
Travis Lawson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, EdS
Verified Verified
Bloomington, IN 47404
I strive to create an environment which fully supports my clients in making meaningful and lasting changes within their lives. My areas of specialty include depression and anxiety, substance use and misuse, LGBTQ+ populations, men and masculinity, college-aged students and those navigating life, family and career-related transitions. I completed my undergraduate, graduate and now doctoral work at Indiana University in education, counseling and human development, respectively. I have also worked at IU for many years in counseling, teaching and administrative roles, so I am well versed in campus and community culture.
I strive to create an environment which fully supports my clients in making meaningful and lasting changes within their lives. My areas of specialty include depression and anxiety, substance use and misuse, LGBTQ+ populations, men and masculinity, college-aged students and those navigating life, family and career-related transitions. I completed my undergraduate, graduate and now doctoral work at Indiana University in education, counseling and human development, respectively. I have also worked at IU for many years in counseling, teaching and administrative roles, so I am well versed in campus and community culture.
Melissa Anderson
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomington, IN 47401 (Online Only)
To the outside world it may appear that you have it all together, yet no matter how hard you try you suffer from anxiety, self doubt, burn out, imposter syndrome and guilt when putting your own needs first. In order to resolve our inner emotional turmoil, there comes a time when we must choose between staying in a safe place we know or taking on the challenges of the unknown, and I believe every human already has within themself what they need to change. It is my role as a therapist to walk alongside you and help you illuminate that which has been blocking you from change and step into a life of healing and wholeness.
To the outside world it may appear that you have it all together, yet no matter how hard you try you suffer from anxiety, self doubt, burn out, imposter syndrome and guilt when putting your own needs first. In order to resolve our inner emotional turmoil, there comes a time when we must choose between staying in a safe place we know or taking on the challenges of the unknown, and I believe every human already has within themself what they need to change. It is my role as a therapist to walk alongside you and help you illuminate that which has been blocking you from change and step into a life of healing and wholeness.
Tamara Kirby
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LAC, CRADC
Verified Verified
Bloomington, IN 47403 (Online Only)
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused addictions counselor and coach, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary counseling approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused addictions counselor and coach, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary counseling approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Leslie K Sommer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bloomington, IN 47403 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with anxiety? Is your anxiety related to major life transitions, social situations, past trauma, academics, ADHD diagnosis-or hidden diagnosis, relationships or career decisions? I can help. I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with adults ages 18-35. My style is warm and directive. I use a strengths-based approach and draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Additionally, I provide career counseling for people looking to enter the workforce for the first time or for those who are in career transition.
Do you struggle with anxiety? Is your anxiety related to major life transitions, social situations, past trauma, academics, ADHD diagnosis-or hidden diagnosis, relationships or career decisions? I can help. I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with adults ages 18-35. My style is warm and directive. I use a strengths-based approach and draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Additionally, I provide career counseling for people looking to enter the workforce for the first time or for those who are in career transition.
Sky Adams
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bloomington, IN 47408
You're here because some part of your life has gotten out of hand. I use down-to-earth techniques that are designed to nourish the human spirit. I incorporate research-backed methods (including EMDR and attachment healing methods) to overcome limiting perceptions of self and the world. I help families & people of all ages find personal security & balance in their relationships.
You're here because some part of your life has gotten out of hand. I use down-to-earth techniques that are designed to nourish the human spirit. I incorporate research-backed methods (including EMDR and attachment healing methods) to overcome limiting perceptions of self and the world. I help families & people of all ages find personal security & balance in their relationships.
Helen Maria Johnston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bloomington, IN 47401 (Online Only)
Hi there, I’m Helen. As a therapist, I would like to start our journey by earnestly getting to know you. I want to hear your story. I’m looking to build a genuine connection because I value our time together. I will use encouragement, advocacy, compassion, sense of humor, and a solution-focused approach as my guiding qualities in our work together. I have worked with clients across the life-span from birth to death with over a decade of experience working with children, teens and families as well as two years of experience as a hospice social worker. I am currently accepting telehealth clients only.
Hi there, I’m Helen. As a therapist, I would like to start our journey by earnestly getting to know you. I want to hear your story. I’m looking to build a genuine connection because I value our time together. I will use encouragement, advocacy, compassion, sense of humor, and a solution-focused approach as my guiding qualities in our work together. I have worked with clients across the life-span from birth to death with over a decade of experience working with children, teens and families as well as two years of experience as a hospice social worker. I am currently accepting telehealth clients only.
Rebecca Joan Bloomgarden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bloomington, IN 47401
Sometimes life confronts us with experiences that are disruptive personally or in our relationships resulting in feelings of depression, anxiety, or loss. While these feelings are normal, they can present challenges in terms of maintaining our sense of well-being and our ability to function well in our daily lives. In my view, the purpose of therapy is to help clients understand the source of disruptions, help them learn strategies for coping with and working-through difficult emotions, and become aware of triggering experiences. In this way, clients can learn how to repair disruptions and thereby restore their sense of well-being.
Sometimes life confronts us with experiences that are disruptive personally or in our relationships resulting in feelings of depression, anxiety, or loss. While these feelings are normal, they can present challenges in terms of maintaining our sense of well-being and our ability to function well in our daily lives. In my view, the purpose of therapy is to help clients understand the source of disruptions, help them learn strategies for coping with and working-through difficult emotions, and become aware of triggering experiences. In this way, clients can learn how to repair disruptions and thereby restore their sense of well-being.
Sam Rosenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bloomington, IN 47408 (Online Only)
My practice is undergirded by the belief that we all have the innate ability to heal and it is my job is to create a holding environment where we can work together to facilitate that process. I use a collaborative, client-centered approach and draw on my clinical experience working in different settings to settle on interventions and strategies that are going to work best each individual. I operate under the assumption that you know yourself best, but I am happy to provide my clinical knowledge, experience, and strategies to act as rudders through our work together.
My practice is undergirded by the belief that we all have the innate ability to heal and it is my job is to create a holding environment where we can work together to facilitate that process. I use a collaborative, client-centered approach and draw on my clinical experience working in different settings to settle on interventions and strategies that are going to work best each individual. I operate under the assumption that you know yourself best, but I am happy to provide my clinical knowledge, experience, and strategies to act as rudders through our work together.
Emma Jean McEvilly
Counselor, MSEd, CYT1000
Verified Verified
Bloomington, IN 47403
I specialize in helping people of all ages in managing the symptoms of trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, neurodiversity, disordered eating, body image, and more. I am particularly keen on working with people interested in spirtual wellness. I serve all ages, but especially kids to young adults and older adults. I am passionate about working with veterans, LGBTQIA folx, and culturally diverse peoples. I bring warmth, positivity, kindness, and compassion to my work. I have the utmost regard for each client's unique life story, personality, and goals. I aspire to make you feel seen, heard, and valued as the individual that you are.
I specialize in helping people of all ages in managing the symptoms of trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, neurodiversity, disordered eating, body image, and more. I am particularly keen on working with people interested in spirtual wellness. I serve all ages, but especially kids to young adults and older adults. I am passionate about working with veterans, LGBTQIA folx, and culturally diverse peoples. I bring warmth, positivity, kindness, and compassion to my work. I have the utmost regard for each client's unique life story, personality, and goals. I aspire to make you feel seen, heard, and valued as the individual that you are.
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Ashley Hilkey
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Bloomington, IN 47404
I offer a warm, relational, and person centered approach to people struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, perinatal mood disorders (postpartum), trauma/ptsd, family concerns, and other mental and emotional health concerns. I have worked across the lifespan throughout my career, but currently see a lot of young to middle aged adults.
I offer a warm, relational, and person centered approach to people struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, perinatal mood disorders (postpartum), trauma/ptsd, family concerns, and other mental and emotional health concerns. I have worked across the lifespan throughout my career, but currently see a lot of young to middle aged adults.
Sheri Benham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bloomington, IN 47404
Accepting new clients via telehealth and in-person. Building a trusting therapeutic relationship is important in the healing process so I collaborate with you to develop and pursue goals along the way. We will explore self reflection and awareness to build your sense of agency and empowerment.
Accepting new clients via telehealth and in-person. Building a trusting therapeutic relationship is important in the healing process so I collaborate with you to develop and pursue goals along the way. We will explore self reflection and awareness to build your sense of agency and empowerment.
Julie Renee LaFollette
Psychologist, PhD, HSPP
Verified Verified
Bloomington, IN 47404
**I am currently full and unable to accept new clients. Hope to have more availability soon**I have a warm, collaborative working style that integrates a systemic theoretical orientation (understanding people's lives in the context of biology, relationships, work, and larger social/cultural systems) with highly individualized, evidence-based treatment. I enjoy working with people across the lifespan, from adolescence through older adulthood. I have extensive training/experience in the areas of family therapy (e.g., Functional Family Therapy), parenting, co-parenting through divorce/family disruption, trauma, and developmental challenges through adolescence and emerging adulthood.
**I am currently full and unable to accept new clients. Hope to have more availability soon**I have a warm, collaborative working style that integrates a systemic theoretical orientation (understanding people's lives in the context of biology, relationships, work, and larger social/cultural systems) with highly individualized, evidence-based treatment. I enjoy working with people across the lifespan, from adolescence through older adulthood. I have extensive training/experience in the areas of family therapy (e.g., Functional Family Therapy), parenting, co-parenting through divorce/family disruption, trauma, and developmental challenges through adolescence and emerging adulthood.
Deborah Fisher
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Bloomington, IN 47401
We all need help at times. Asking for it is not always easy - it is a vulnerable, brave act that requires courage and self-knowledge. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, life changes (such as immigration, parenthood, loss of a loved one), career or university challenges, suicidal ideation, engaging in addictive, self-harming behaviors or feeling overwhelmed, directionless and lonely, my aim is to help you pay attention to your inner world, and to walk alongside you with kindness and respect to encourage clarity and healing so that you can live the life you desire.
We all need help at times. Asking for it is not always easy - it is a vulnerable, brave act that requires courage and self-knowledge. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, life changes (such as immigration, parenthood, loss of a loved one), career or university challenges, suicidal ideation, engaging in addictive, self-harming behaviors or feeling overwhelmed, directionless and lonely, my aim is to help you pay attention to your inner world, and to walk alongside you with kindness and respect to encourage clarity and healing so that you can live the life you desire.
Laura Petersen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomington, IN 47403
Welcome! Is it important to you to work through a difficult issue? It can be painful and unnecessary to do so alone. I invite you to contact me. I am a licensed clinical social worker and certified EMDR therapist with 20 years of clinical experience. The basis of my practice is developing a supportive, safe and collaborative relationship with you while helping you access your inner resources. I enjoy working with people of all backgrounds and faiths. Issues commonly addressed includes trauma, college student concerns, anxiety, depression, stress and relationship issues.
Welcome! Is it important to you to work through a difficult issue? It can be painful and unnecessary to do so alone. I invite you to contact me. I am a licensed clinical social worker and certified EMDR therapist with 20 years of clinical experience. The basis of my practice is developing a supportive, safe and collaborative relationship with you while helping you access your inner resources. I enjoy working with people of all backgrounds and faiths. Issues commonly addressed includes trauma, college student concerns, anxiety, depression, stress and relationship issues.
Tommi Vernon
Counselor, LMHC, LAC, ATR
Verified Verified
Bloomington, IN 47404
Waitlist for new clients
From an early age, you begin to develop methods for coping with your world. Eventually, you may find these methods are no longer serving you and, in truth, are undermining the relationship you have with yourself and others. Perhaps old ways of coping are not working for current situations and are worsening your own suffering. Or maybe this is the first time you are going through a specific situation, and you are at a loss for how to get through it. Let’s find a way through it, together. I will help you evolve your coping methods to better serve you because they fit your current life and current situation.
From an early age, you begin to develop methods for coping with your world. Eventually, you may find these methods are no longer serving you and, in truth, are undermining the relationship you have with yourself and others. Perhaps old ways of coping are not working for current situations and are worsening your own suffering. Or maybe this is the first time you are going through a specific situation, and you are at a loss for how to get through it. Let’s find a way through it, together. I will help you evolve your coping methods to better serve you because they fit your current life and current situation.
Corinne Qualkinbush
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Bloomington, IN 47404
Waitlist for new clients
Corinne will begin accepting new clients in July 2024. Corinne, resident therapist at Compassionate Living Now, believes strongly in cultivating a warm atmosphere where clients can feel heard, validated, and understood. She has a direct and compassionate approach rooted in a desire to see clients build a life worth living. By creating a non-judgmental space, she aims to empower clients to explore their personal histories, build resilience, and discover their inner strengths. Her work centers on facilitating greater self-awareness and insight into the origins of a person’s challenges as a means to lasting change.
Corinne will begin accepting new clients in July 2024. Corinne, resident therapist at Compassionate Living Now, believes strongly in cultivating a warm atmosphere where clients can feel heard, validated, and understood. She has a direct and compassionate approach rooted in a desire to see clients build a life worth living. By creating a non-judgmental space, she aims to empower clients to explore their personal histories, build resilience, and discover their inner strengths. Her work centers on facilitating greater self-awareness and insight into the origins of a person’s challenges as a means to lasting change.
Teri Wilder
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Bloomington, IN 47405
I prefer to work with adults and older adolescents struggling with addictions, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and trauma. I have a vast amount of experience working in the field of trauma. Due to my experience working in community mental health, I also work well with those with intense mental health and substance abuse treatment needs. I have worked both inpatient and outpatient experiences, resulting in my flexibility to help stabilize in a crisis and to work with individuals at any level. A client who desires to accept partnership and engage in being open to change is the most ideal client.
I prefer to work with adults and older adolescents struggling with addictions, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and trauma. I have a vast amount of experience working in the field of trauma. Due to my experience working in community mental health, I also work well with those with intense mental health and substance abuse treatment needs. I have worked both inpatient and outpatient experiences, resulting in my flexibility to help stabilize in a crisis and to work with individuals at any level. A client who desires to accept partnership and engage in being open to change is the most ideal client.
Cheyann Peckinpaugh
Pre-Licensed Professional, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomington, IN 47404 (Online Only)
Have you felt stuck for years, like your foot sinking deeper into a muddy river, making it increasingly difficult to find your way? Life can leave us feeling the same way. The more reactive we become, fighting stress and painful emotions, the harder it is to see clearly through the mud, and we lose sight of who we are.A lack of clarity about yourself can lead to suffering. For years, you may have measured your self-worth through the eyes of others, longing to live in your truth and not someone else's version of who they think you should be.Trauma, dysfunctional families, unmet needs, and chronic anxiety can all muddy the water.
Have you felt stuck for years, like your foot sinking deeper into a muddy river, making it increasingly difficult to find your way? Life can leave us feeling the same way. The more reactive we become, fighting stress and painful emotions, the harder it is to see clearly through the mud, and we lose sight of who we are.A lack of clarity about yourself can lead to suffering. For years, you may have measured your self-worth through the eyes of others, longing to live in your truth and not someone else's version of who they think you should be.Trauma, dysfunctional families, unmet needs, and chronic anxiety can all muddy the water.
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Attachment-based Therapists
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.