Attachment-Based Therapy Therapists in Connecticut

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on the emotional bonds formed early in life between children and their caregivers, exploring how these connections influence relationships and emotional well-being throughout life. This approach helps individuals heal attachment wounds from childhood or past experiences, fostering stronger, more secure relationships in the present. Ideal for those navigating relationship challenges or the effects of trauma, Attachment-Based Therapy nurtures trust, connection, and emotional healing. With 13 therapists in Connecticut specializing in this supportive approach, you can access compassionate, personalized care tailored to your unique needs. Each Grow Therapy-verified therapist listed below is welcoming new clients, offering timely availability to support your journey toward deeper connection and healing.

Availability updated: 10/19/2025

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Erin Todd

LPC, 10 years of experience

Empowering
Intelligent

Specialties

Addiction
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
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Hi! I am a licensed professional counselor specializing in trauma, addiction, and major life challenges. With over a decade of experience, I create a compassionate and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, heal old wounds, and reconnect with their inner strength. I integrate various therapeutic approaches, including EMDR, CBT, and attachment-based therapies, to support clients on their journey to resilience, self-discovery, and authentic living.
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Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 32 ratings

Lisa Feldman

LCSW, 26 years of experience

Frequently rebooked

Warm
Authentic
Empowering

Specialties

Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Women's Issues
I have my Master of Social Work from New York University and have worked in Social Services and Behavioral Healthcare for 24 years between New York City and Philadelphia. I offer individual therapy to support my clients in their work to live their best lives, whatever that means to them. I have experience working in inpatient psychiatry and outpatient counseling.
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Sue Gaffney

LCSW, 5 years of experience

New to Grow

Specialties

Addiction
Anxiety
Depression
+10
I believe everyone has the innate ability to change, grow, and heal. I meet clients where they are and create a safe, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment. I see clients as the leaders on their journey and I support their goals. I am a licensed clinical social worker, mother, wife, sister, friend, and animal lover. I have always been drawn to helping people and I enjoy helping people grow and progress.
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Offers in-person in Fairfield, CT - Accepting clients in CT
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Dawn Amram

LCSW, 4 years of experience

Intelligent
Warm

Specialties

Anxiety
Chronic Illness
Couples Counseling
+8
I am a kind, empathetic person who takes an active role in listening to others and providing guiding feedback. I received my Master's in Advanced Clinical Social Work at Columbia University in New York and worked with families and individuals at the Yale Child Study Center in New Haven, CT. I now specialize in Adult and Couples work surrounding major life stressors and transitions, and am an LBGTQ+ Ally.
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Offers in-person in Canton, CT - Accepting clients in CT
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Gladys Mayes

LCSW, 4 years of experience

New to Grow

Specialties

Anger Management
Couples Counseling
Trauma and PTSD
+10
Hi There, I'm Gladys Mayes, LCSW, a psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals and couples heal, grow and reconnect with their purpose. I specialize in trauma-focused therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), anxiety and stress-related disorders, relationship and communication challenges. , as well as couples counseling using the Gottman framework. I have extensive experience working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and empowering. I believe therapy should feel like a safe conversation with someone who truly understands and supports you. I integrate evidence-based techniques with genuine connection, helping clients break unhelpful patterns, build emotional resilience, improve communication, and move forward with clarity and confidence. If you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply ready to invest in your healing, I would be honored to partner with you on your journey.
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Cierra Benvenuti

LCSW, 8 years of experience

New to Grow

Specialties

Anxiety
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
+8
I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker with more than 8 years of experience in supporting children, teens, adults and families. I believe therapy is best when guided by my individual clients' goals and built on genuine collaboration. My role is to provide a safe, supportive space in order for clients to feel heard, validated and empowered to grow. My main experience stems from working through challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress and life transitions.
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Rated 4.3 stars out of 5, 8 ratings

Dr. Alexis Mercado

LMFT, 16 years of experience

Authentic
Direct
Empowering

Specialties

ADHD
Family Conflict
LGBTQ
+7
Dr. Alexis (she/they) is a queer, neurodivergent, Latinx therapist and guide who supports Women of Color, LGBTQ+ folks, and late-diagnosed neurodivergent individuals navigating burnout, identity, and relational healing. Using the *The Restorative Thread* methodology she developed, she weaves together narrative therapy, somatic practices, and culturally grounded care to help clients unmask, reconnect, and reclaim their truth—in their own time and in their own way. Many of her clients are deeply capable and outwardly composed, yet inwardly carrying exhaustion, disconnection, or the weight of constantly being “on.” Dr. Alexis offers a restorative, affirming space where you can explore who you are *beyond survival*, and begin to live more fully aligned with your essence embodiment.
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Carissa Demers

LCSW, 6 years of experience

Empowering
Warm

Specialties

Coping Skills
Gambling Addiction
Substance Misuse
+7
I am trained in multiple therapeutic modalities and bring a compassionate, collaborative approach to each client’s journey. I specialize in uncovering the underlying issues that shape coping skills which may no longer serve you - patterns that can show up as addictions, compulsive behaviors, or repeated cycles that keep you feeling stuck. Together, we will explore how to break those cycles by building on your strengths, developing new coping skills, and creating meaningful change. My style is warm and supportive, while also gently confronting thoughts and behaviors that may not align with your goals, so you can move toward lasting growth and healing.
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Ryan Schaffer

LCSW, 7 years of experience

Empowering
Holistic
Direct

Specialties

Addiction
Sex Therapy
Trauma and PTSD
+10
I am a man who helps people reflect on themselves. I believe we are inherently divine and we can also become deceived to not believe this truth. I am a mirror to help people see themselves while providing ideas that I have seen work to heal and grow people. I work to bring the masculine and feminine qualities together. We all need balance, relationship, and awareness.
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Rated 4.4 stars out of 5, 56 ratings

Karen Fahey

LCSW, 25 years of experience

Solution oriented
Authentic
Warm

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+9
Welcome! My name is Karen Fahey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience. I enjoy working with individuals and ages 18 and up. In a safe and supportive environment, my approach is compassionate, nonjudgmental and collaborative. I use a holistic approach with a goal of healing, change and integration. I strive to help individuals live through their pain and get to a place where they love themselves and where they can be freer to absorb love from others. I will help you to understand patterns of thinking and behavior by cultivating self awareness and self acceptance. By seeking help you are demonstrating that you have courage, strength and hope. You are not alone. During my 25 plus years as a therapist I have worked with a diverse population ages 5 throughout the life span. I worked in a variety of therapeutic settings including private practice, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, emergency departments, community mental health centers and a cancer center.
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Katie Houghtaling

LCSW, 14 years of experience

Solution oriented
Warm
Open-minded

Specialties

LGBTQ
Women's Issues
Anxiety
+4
A warm welcome to you! I am an openly queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and certified school social worker with 14 years of experience in the field. I have primarily worked with children and adolescents in those years between the school setting, treatment facilities for drugs and alcohol, as well as outpatient therapy facilities. Currently, I’m a high school social worker by day and a part-time professor on the side. The current clients that I am working with in private practice are typically adult professionals who struggle with anxiety or depression, as well as those in the LGBTQ+ community.
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Rachael Medina

LMFT, 3 years of experience

Authentic
Warm
Empowering

Specialties

Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Family Conflict
+7
Hello! My name is Rachael and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has several years of experience in the field of mental health working in agencies, schools, group homes and private practices. Empathy is my strength, and I utilize this, warmth, validation, and honesty in working with clients to help them create the change they've been longing to achieve but maybe thought wasn't possible. Whether you're seeking therapy to process and learn to cope with painful life experiences and past trauma, are working on healing from past DV/IPV relationships, depression, anxiety, body image and eating concerns, substance use, strained family relationships, a partnership where you both just can't seem to connect or see eye to eye like you used to - I'd love to help! My training has allowed me to view mental health concerns and life's struggles in a way that takes into consideration not only you as an individual, but the relationships within your life and how they both positively and negatively impact you. I'm here to provide support, strategies, a calming presence and an empathetic ear to help facilitate meaningful change in your life and show you that we're all doing the best that we can every day, and that we can learn lessons and find glimmers of hope in our everyday existence. I'm adept at helping my clients reframe difficult thoughts that can overtake the mind and impact your ability to have the happy, healthy life that you deserve. I can help clients recognize that our perceptions are our reality, but maybe at times we can benefit from shifting our perspectives to allow us to see beyond the confines that we, and others, have created for us.
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Annie (Chana)

LMFT, 7 years of experience

Specialties

Depression
Peer Relationships
Trauma and PTSD
+10
I’m a warm, insight-oriented therapist who offers a steady, compassionate space for adults navigating grief, relational wounds, and the impact of growing up around emotional chaos or inconsistency. My approach is grounded in deep listening and curiosity—I help clients slow down and make sense of their inner experience, uncovering patterns that may have once been protective but now feel limiting. Together, we create room for new ways of relating—to yourself, to others, and to your story. Healing, in my work, begins with being deeply seen and understood.
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Frequently asked questions

Why filter by Connecticut rather than a city like Hartford?

When looking for online therapy, you can see anyone that is credentialed in the state. We want you to find the best fit, therefore, Grow Therapy shows available therapists across Connecticut from New Haven to Springfield! If you’d rather see someone in-person, you can change the filter from virtual and find a therapist near you in Connecticut.

Will my therapist take insurance?

When booking you’ll be asked to verify with your Member ID. However, if you don’t have any of the insurances available you can select cash. Our therapists will have their cost of appointment on their profile. Individual session costs will vary.

How does the Specialty Filter work? Can I find a therapist that focuses on a specific issue?

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Grow Therapy asks patients about their experience with therapists after they have had a certain number of sessions. After enough responses, we add those characteristics to their profiles to help you find the best online therapists for you. We're still working on collecting this information from all our therapists.

Why use Gender, Age, and Identities filters?

Finding a provider with a similar life experience can be beneficial because it can be easier to establish rapport and potentially be understood quicker and clearer.

What to expect during your first session?

Your first therapy session is for you and your therapist to meet each other and to ask any questions that you have about the counseling process. This is where you can expect your therapist to do the same as they will ask questions to gain insight into your specific situation. In this first session the therapist is doing their part to gather as much information so they can better assess if they are able to meet your therapeutic needs.

Depending upon your provider's specialty, you may also discuss the methods the therapist will use. For additional information on therapy methods, please visit the Grow Therapy Help Center. Some people feel nervous before their first appointment, and that is totally normal! Coming prepared with a list of questions for your therapist may help. Remember, you're taking a brave step by seeking therapy, and it is okay to be nervous as you try something new.