Attachment-based Therapists in Columbus, OH

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Kelly Bulinski
Counselor, MSEd, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43085  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Feeling Lost? Stuck? Anxious? Empty? Disconnected? Why struggle any longer? You may be working harder than necessary, fighting against patterns of feelings, thoughts & behaviors that developed over the years and no longer serve you. I work with clients healing from symptoms of PTSD, CPTSD, Dissociation, Attachment wounds, Depression, Anxiety & Eating Disorders. I am primarily a relational, attachment-based therapist and my training allows me to provide a holistic approach to treatment utilizing EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), IFS, DBT skills, Somatic Psychotherapy techniques and Mindfulness practices.
Feeling Lost? Stuck? Anxious? Empty? Disconnected? Why struggle any longer? You may be working harder than necessary, fighting against patterns of feelings, thoughts & behaviors that developed over the years and no longer serve you. I work with clients healing from symptoms of PTSD, CPTSD, Dissociation, Attachment wounds, Depression, Anxiety & Eating Disorders. I am primarily a relational, attachment-based therapist and my training allows me to provide a holistic approach to treatment utilizing EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), IFS, DBT skills, Somatic Psychotherapy techniques and Mindfulness practices.
(614) 465-3755 View (614) 465-3755
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Donna Sigl Davies
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43214
Waitlist for new clients
Additionally, I draw from IFS, attachment-based work, polyvagal theory, NVC and more.
When life is too much, allow me the honor to help you come home to self and make life beautiful. I work with clients who genuinely want to find resilience, wholeness and beauty in life. My clients are diverse in race, ethnicity, spirituality, gender and sexual identity and nationality. Many tend to be caring, service-oriented people. Some are quite creative. Therapy and self-care help them to be stronger for themselves first, but also for those they love, in their career and for the world at large. "I have arrived. I am home." -Thich Nhat Hanh
Additionally, I draw from IFS, attachment-based work, polyvagal theory, NVC and more.
When life is too much, allow me the honor to help you come home to self and make life beautiful. I work with clients who genuinely want to find resilience, wholeness and beauty in life. My clients are diverse in race, ethnicity, spirituality, gender and sexual identity and nationality. Many tend to be caring, service-oriented people. Some are quite creative. Therapy and self-care help them to be stronger for themselves first, but also for those they love, in their career and for the world at large. "I have arrived. I am home." -Thich Nhat Hanh
(380) 333-5471 View (380) 333-5471
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Abigail Sims
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, MHCA, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43085  (Online Only)
I have experience working with people experiencing attachment issues, complex trauma (CPTSD), religious trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, and relationship issues. My particular focus is on religious trauma due to the deep and often hidden scars it can leave that show up in our daily lives. I love being able to provide a safe space for clients to explore and process their experiences, recognizing the profound impact that religious environments and beliefs can have on an individual's mental health.
I have experience working with people experiencing attachment issues, complex trauma (CPTSD), religious trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, and relationship issues. My particular focus is on religious trauma due to the deep and often hidden scars it can leave that show up in our daily lives. I love being able to provide a safe space for clients to explore and process their experiences, recognizing the profound impact that religious environments and beliefs can have on an individual's mental health.
(234) 351-3404 View (234) 351-3404
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Carl J DeJohn Jr
MA, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43201
My clinical approaches are as follows: Attachment-Based Therapy, CBT, DBT, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-focused.
Being able to recognize our own strengths and how we have used those strengths to succeed in the past, can be a useful tool in reducing acute symptoms of anxiety, depression, and many other mental health concerns. Long-term, I work with clients in hopes of building the confidence and skill set to move forward knowing that they are more than capable of managing anything that life throws your way. I believe in the inherent worth and dignity of every person, and that every person has the ability within themselves to not only enact change, but be their very own change agent.
My clinical approaches are as follows: Attachment-Based Therapy, CBT, DBT, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-focused.
Being able to recognize our own strengths and how we have used those strengths to succeed in the past, can be a useful tool in reducing acute symptoms of anxiety, depression, and many other mental health concerns. Long-term, I work with clients in hopes of building the confidence and skill set to move forward knowing that they are more than capable of managing anything that life throws your way. I believe in the inherent worth and dignity of every person, and that every person has the ability within themselves to not only enact change, but be their very own change agent.
(440) 745-7235 View (440) 745-7235
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Haley Ritchie
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAEd, IMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43201  (Online Only)
I utilize an attachment-based, trauma-informed approach to foster healing and well-being.
I specialize in helping relationships heal and thrive. I work with both couples and individuals in healing from trauma, working towards well-being, and finding inner peace so that they can show up more authentically in their relationships with themselves and others. Therapy is a space for self reflection and growth, which can be very uncomfortable and vulnerable. I hope to provide you a safe and deeply present therapeutic experience in order to support you in your healing and empower you toward courageous, open-hearted connection with yourself and in your relationships.
I utilize an attachment-based, trauma-informed approach to foster healing and well-being.
I specialize in helping relationships heal and thrive. I work with both couples and individuals in healing from trauma, working towards well-being, and finding inner peace so that they can show up more authentically in their relationships with themselves and others. Therapy is a space for self reflection and growth, which can be very uncomfortable and vulnerable. I hope to provide you a safe and deeply present therapeutic experience in order to support you in your healing and empower you toward courageous, open-hearted connection with yourself and in your relationships.
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Stephanie Wells
Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43221  (Online Only)
I offer a comfortable space to help build a therapeutic relationship, which I feel is the most important thing to enable healing. I am the mother of a preemie, & had my daughter when I was 40, experiencing post partum depression myself.
I offer a comfortable space to help build a therapeutic relationship, which I feel is the most important thing to enable healing. I am the mother of a preemie, & had my daughter when I was 40, experiencing post partum depression myself.
(614) 963-3843 View (614) 963-3843
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Amy Weller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43221
I am passionate about trauma, depression, anxiety, LGBQT concerns, personality disorders, and neurodivergence. An ideal client is an individual who has a growth mindset and explores their thoughts and feelings and how they impact their behavior. They may not understand how those thoughts derived from past experiences, but they are willing to open old wounds given the right tools. They feel safe and secure and want to heal through hard work and determination.
I am passionate about trauma, depression, anxiety, LGBQT concerns, personality disorders, and neurodivergence. An ideal client is an individual who has a growth mindset and explores their thoughts and feelings and how they impact their behavior. They may not understand how those thoughts derived from past experiences, but they are willing to open old wounds given the right tools. They feel safe and secure and want to heal through hard work and determination.
(380) 600-9214 View (380) 600-9214
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Jennifer Bartosek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LISW
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43214
I am passionate about helping people gain insight and a sense of empowerment as they navigate the transitions and challenges inherent in life. I create a safe and open space for clients to deepen their awareness of themselves and others. With new found insights, a deeper understanding of one's thought process and patterns, I believe clients will be equipped with the knowledge required to make significant change in their lives and relationships. I specialize in working with the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety, depression, couples issues, self-esteem, co-dependency, eating disorders, women's issues, and related challenges.
I am passionate about helping people gain insight and a sense of empowerment as they navigate the transitions and challenges inherent in life. I create a safe and open space for clients to deepen their awareness of themselves and others. With new found insights, a deeper understanding of one's thought process and patterns, I believe clients will be equipped with the knowledge required to make significant change in their lives and relationships. I specialize in working with the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety, depression, couples issues, self-esteem, co-dependency, eating disorders, women's issues, and related challenges.
(312) 487-4022 View (312) 487-4022
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Dr. Kristen Swope
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43201
Waitlist for new clients
With increased understanding of ourselves and our experiences comes an enhanced ability to intentionally navigate the world and live a more fulfilling life. Taking a dynamic approach to therapy, I work most effectively with clients who want to increase their understanding of why they do what they do, and how past relationships (both with themselves and others) affect current behavior, concerns, and "stuck points". It is with this new understanding that they can change patterns that are no longer working for them.
With increased understanding of ourselves and our experiences comes an enhanced ability to intentionally navigate the world and live a more fulfilling life. Taking a dynamic approach to therapy, I work most effectively with clients who want to increase their understanding of why they do what they do, and how past relationships (both with themselves and others) affect current behavior, concerns, and "stuck points". It is with this new understanding that they can change patterns that are no longer working for them.
(717) 927-7183 View (717) 927-7183
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Erik Buskard
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43220  (Online Only)
I am licensed in Ohio and Maine with 7 years of professional work experience. . I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It's hard to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support, empower, and challenge you in that journey
I am licensed in Ohio and Maine with 7 years of professional work experience. . I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It's hard to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support, empower, and challenge you in that journey
(614) 683-2268 View (614) 683-2268
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Katrina Spohn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43235  (Online Only)
Hello, I am grateful for your time in reading this. My name is Katrina Spohn and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker (with supervision designation) in Ohio. I come to you with 10 years of experience in direct clinical work. I have worked in a variety of settings (community, home, office-based), but was enthralled with the emergence of telehealth service delivery.
Hello, I am grateful for your time in reading this. My name is Katrina Spohn and I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker (with supervision designation) in Ohio. I come to you with 10 years of experience in direct clinical work. I have worked in a variety of settings (community, home, office-based), but was enthralled with the emergence of telehealth service delivery.
(380) 206-2059 View (380) 206-2059
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Megan Obermeyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43204  (Online Only)
If you need a safe space to talk through your daily stressors, or your looking for someone to partner with you as you dig deeper into that past trauma, I am here for you. I believe that therapy is a place of building connection, and that our connections and relationships, with ourselves and others are our biggest assets. While there is no magic trick or secret solution to solve all of our challenges, there is value in building a trusting relationship and having a space to share your thoughts, feelings, and fears where you can be met with compassion, empathy, and patience. I am honored to create that space for you to tell your story.
If you need a safe space to talk through your daily stressors, or your looking for someone to partner with you as you dig deeper into that past trauma, I am here for you. I believe that therapy is a place of building connection, and that our connections and relationships, with ourselves and others are our biggest assets. While there is no magic trick or secret solution to solve all of our challenges, there is value in building a trusting relationship and having a space to share your thoughts, feelings, and fears where you can be met with compassion, empathy, and patience. I am honored to create that space for you to tell your story.
(614) 820-1672 View (614) 820-1672
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Laurie Sparks-Dennison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43229  (Online Only)
You're out of spoons by 9 am, if you had any at all today. You're constantly vacillating between feeling overloaded and shut down. Your world is too much, and your comfort zone has become your prison; months or years pass before you feel confident enough to take any kind of risk at all. Maybe your pets have become your sole source of social interaction, or you live a rich virtual life and daydream about belonging to an actual in person community who accepts you for exactly who you are (whoever that is!). You want to be the curious master of your own universe, and your fear of change has you tethered to a 10-mile radius.
You're out of spoons by 9 am, if you had any at all today. You're constantly vacillating between feeling overloaded and shut down. Your world is too much, and your comfort zone has become your prison; months or years pass before you feel confident enough to take any kind of risk at all. Maybe your pets have become your sole source of social interaction, or you live a rich virtual life and daydream about belonging to an actual in person community who accepts you for exactly who you are (whoever that is!). You want to be the curious master of your own universe, and your fear of change has you tethered to a 10-mile radius.
(614) 756-2135 View (614) 756-2135
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Amber Furness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43215
Do you find yourself constantly thinking about the future or the past, procrastinating issues in the present, and often feel like you're unable to live in the moment? Trauma, anxiety, and depression can be a great burden on our mental and physical well being. Through training and experience, I’ve learned that our brain and body have an innate ability to heal and recover. It is possible to find peace and feel more confident in who you are. I look at therapy as an opportunity for transformation. To improve your understanding and relationship with yourself and others.
Do you find yourself constantly thinking about the future or the past, procrastinating issues in the present, and often feel like you're unable to live in the moment? Trauma, anxiety, and depression can be a great burden on our mental and physical well being. Through training and experience, I’ve learned that our brain and body have an innate ability to heal and recover. It is possible to find peace and feel more confident in who you are. I look at therapy as an opportunity for transformation. To improve your understanding and relationship with yourself and others.
(614) 660-5312 View (614) 660-5312
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Jeffrey Smart
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43215  (Online Only)
Hi my name is Jeffrey Smart, I hope that you will find a safe and comfortable environment where you are able to be open, face your fears, and achieve your personal goals with support towards better health and wellness.
Hi my name is Jeffrey Smart, I hope that you will find a safe and comfortable environment where you are able to be open, face your fears, and achieve your personal goals with support towards better health and wellness.
(614) 714-1566 View (614) 714-1566
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Rooted & Restored Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43215
We are a group practice with highly trained therapists ready to assist you in meeting your goals. Our goal is to empower individuals, couples, and families to become rooted in their value and worth, while restoring hope and fostering growth. We believe that each client is unique and therefore so must be their treatment. We have clinicians ready to work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
We are a group practice with highly trained therapists ready to assist you in meeting your goals. Our goal is to empower individuals, couples, and families to become rooted in their value and worth, while restoring hope and fostering growth. We believe that each client is unique and therefore so must be their treatment. We have clinicians ready to work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
(380) 204-9673 View (380) 204-9673
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S. Lorena Shadwick
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT-S, LMFT-S, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43240  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I provide Telehealth sessions Mon - Thurs from 10a est - 5p EST. I am focused on working with adults and adolescents. I do not work with couples or children younger than 12. I am trauma and attachment focused. I offer a client-centered, affirming, collaborative, relational approach. I support clients struggling with Trauma, PTSD, and Grief & Loss. I am trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (somatic trauma therapy) and Board Certified in Art Therapy. I am also LGBTQ allied and am affirming of all sexual, gender and relational identities. I am a Clinical Supervisor and can provide supervision to pre-licensed MFT/ATR trainees.
I provide Telehealth sessions Mon - Thurs from 10a est - 5p EST. I am focused on working with adults and adolescents. I do not work with couples or children younger than 12. I am trauma and attachment focused. I offer a client-centered, affirming, collaborative, relational approach. I support clients struggling with Trauma, PTSD, and Grief & Loss. I am trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (somatic trauma therapy) and Board Certified in Art Therapy. I am also LGBTQ allied and am affirming of all sexual, gender and relational identities. I am a Clinical Supervisor and can provide supervision to pre-licensed MFT/ATR trainees.
(310) 487-2187 View (310) 487-2187
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Nicholas Bolton
Counselor, MSEd, LPCC, SEP
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43214
The easiest way to schedule is through my website and the best contact is email. Change, although inevitable, can be difficult and feel ruthless especially when life takes a turn you don't expect. We can start feeling lost, alone and out of touch with ourselves and those around us. Each of us are vulnerable to the pain, grief and the uncertainty of the human condition. In this way, I believe we can each benefit from a safe and non-judgmental space that allows us to put our guard down and encourages us to learn, be flexible and rest more fully into the natural process of simply being ourselves and listening to our own wounds.
The easiest way to schedule is through my website and the best contact is email. Change, although inevitable, can be difficult and feel ruthless especially when life takes a turn you don't expect. We can start feeling lost, alone and out of touch with ourselves and those around us. Each of us are vulnerable to the pain, grief and the uncertainty of the human condition. In this way, I believe we can each benefit from a safe and non-judgmental space that allows us to put our guard down and encourages us to learn, be flexible and rest more fully into the natural process of simply being ourselves and listening to our own wounds.
(614) 454-4587 View (614) 454-4587
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Tuesdey R Spangler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S, CCAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43214
Not accepting new clients
Tuesdey is a member of the Association for Experiential Education (AEE). She has served as Leadership Council Chair of AEE’s Therapeutic Adventure Professional Group (TAPG), and has served in the past coordinating several conference offerings within the organization. Tuesdey has a demonstrated history of both clinical practice and leadership in the adventure therapy field. She enjoys working with clients whom have experienced a history of trauma, addiction, behavioral, and emotional problems utilizing best practices in conjunction with experiential and expressive arts therapy interventions as a powerful metaphor for healing.
Tuesdey is a member of the Association for Experiential Education (AEE). She has served as Leadership Council Chair of AEE’s Therapeutic Adventure Professional Group (TAPG), and has served in the past coordinating several conference offerings within the organization. Tuesdey has a demonstrated history of both clinical practice and leadership in the adventure therapy field. She enjoys working with clients whom have experienced a history of trauma, addiction, behavioral, and emotional problems utilizing best practices in conjunction with experiential and expressive arts therapy interventions as a powerful metaphor for healing.
(614) 328-8325 View (614) 328-8325
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Monica Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43215  (Online Only)
Are you navigating life's complexities, like stress, mood instability, or relationship challenges? Maybe you're on a journey to heal from past experiences or striving for personal growth, but you feel the weight of societal pressures and systemic issues. If you're seeking a welcoming space to be your authentic self and you value a therapist who not only honors your unique background but also actively challenges oppressive systems, we might be a great match. You're not just seeking quick fixes; you desire a transformative journey toward self-discovery, wellbeing and a broader understanding of the world around you.
Are you navigating life's complexities, like stress, mood instability, or relationship challenges? Maybe you're on a journey to heal from past experiences or striving for personal growth, but you feel the weight of societal pressures and systemic issues. If you're seeking a welcoming space to be your authentic self and you value a therapist who not only honors your unique background but also actively challenges oppressive systems, we might be a great match. You're not just seeking quick fixes; you desire a transformative journey toward self-discovery, wellbeing and a broader understanding of the world around you.
(614) 714-5656 View (614) 714-5656
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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.