Attachment trauma occurs when our earliest relationships—typically with parents or caregivers—don’t provide the safety, consistency, and nurturing we need to thrive. These early experiences shape how we see ourselves, others, and relationships throughout our lives.
Signs of Attachment Trauma
Attachment trauma can show up in many ways, including:
- Difficulty trusting others or letting people get close
- Fear of abandonment or rejection
- Patterns of unhealthy or unstable relationships
- Feeling unworthy of love or belonging
- Difficulty regulating emotions
- People-pleasing or difficulty setting boundaries
- Chronic feelings of emptiness or disconnection
- Anxiety or hypervigilance in relationships
- Avoidance of intimacy or commitment
How Attachment Trauma Therapy Helps
Healing from attachment trauma is possible. In therapy, we work together to:
- Understand your attachment style – Learn how early experiences shaped your patterns in relationships
- Process past wounds – Safely explore painful memories and their impact on your present life
- Develop emotional regulation – Build skills to manage intense emotions without being overwhelmed
- Build secure attachment – Learn what healthy relationships look and feel like
- Rewrite your story – Challenge negative beliefs about yourself and your worth
My Approach
Attachment trauma therapy requires a safe, consistent therapeutic relationship. I prioritize creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and accepted—perhaps for the first time. Healing happens through connection, and our work together can become a model for healthier relationships in your life.
This is my area of specialization, and I’ve seen the profound transformation that’s possible when people understand and heal their attachment wounds.
You deserve to feel secure in yourself and your relationships. Schedule your first appointment.