Understanding

Attachment Issues

Attachment Therapy at Aletheia Therapy in Plano TX

What are Attachment issues?

Attachment issues stem from difficulties in forming healthy emotional bonds, often rooted in early childhood experiences. These issues can manifest as trust problems, fear of intimacy, or emotional detachment, affecting relationships and overall mental well-being. At Aletheia Therapy, our expert therapists help individuals identify the signs of attachment issues, understand their origins, and develop secure, meaningful connections. Start your journey toward healthier relationships today.

Types of Attachment Issues

Personality Disorder Assessment at Aletheia Therapy
Attachment Issues:
Difficulties in forming secure emotional bonds. Includes Avoidant Attachment (fear of intimacy), Anxious Attachment (clinginess and insecurity), and Disorganized Attachment (conflict between closeness and fear). Often impacts relationships and trust.
Childhood Attachment Trauma:
Attachment disruptions from early neglect or abuse. Includes Reactive Attachment Disorder (withdrawn behavior) and Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (overly familiar behavior). Affects emotional regulation and social interactions.
Adult Attachment Disorders:
Challenges with emotional connections in adulthood. Includes Avoidant Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Dependent Personality Disorder, characterized by instability and fear of abandonment.
Signs and Symptoms of Personality Disorders at Aletheia Therapy
COMMON Attachment Issues

Signs & Symptoms

Fear of abandonment
Difficulty trusting
Emotional detachment
Clinginess/dependence
Relationship instability
Low self-esteem
Fear of intimacy
Emotional dysregulation
our approach

How it works

Aletheia Therapy in Plano TX

At Aletheia Therapy, we address attachment issues through relational psychodynamic therapy, exploring how early relationships and past experiences shape current emotional patterns. By understanding the unconscious influences that affect how you connect with others, we help you identify and heal attachment wounds. Our collaborative process focuses on creating a secure, trusting therapeutic relationship, allowing you to confront fears of intimacy, abandonment, and emotional detachment. This approach promotes lasting healing, enabling you to form healthier, more secure connections in your relationships.

Attachment Specialists
Jillian Cruzet, LPC-Associate at Aletheia Therapy in Plano TX
Jillian Cruzet, LPC-Associate
Supervised by Tina M. Taylor, MS, LPC-S
James Beasley, LPC
Ashley Prietto, LPC
Ja'Kesha Bowens, LPC-Associate
Supervised by Karla Sweet MS, NCC, LPC-S
Blake Danner, LPC-A
Supervised by Jenny Wang, M.A., LPC-S
Meagan Garza, LMFT-Associate
Supervised by Heather Resneder, MA, LMFT-S
Kayla Kroeker, LPC-Associate at Aletheia Therapy in Plano TX
Kayla Kroeker, LPC-Associate
Supervised by Sean Blackburn, MA, LPC-S
John Conrado, Practicum Student
Supervised by Aletheia Therapy
Cecilia Wright, LPC at Aletheia Therapy in Plano TX
Jillian Cruzet, LPC-Associate
Supervised by Tina M. Taylor, MS, LPC-S
Ryan Eberst, LPC, RFPT
Chief Clinical Officer | Therapist
Jodi Hanna, LPC-A
Supervised by Charissa Lopez, MA, LPC-S
Nickolas Grainger, LPC
Chief Executive Officer | Therapist
Jessica Bell, Pre-Licensed Therapist
Supervised by Aletheia Therapy
Frequently asked questions
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How do I know if I have attachment issues?

If you struggle with forming or maintaining close, trusting relationships, experience fear of intimacy or abandonment, or often feel emotionally detached, these could be signs of attachment issues. Therapy can help identify and heal these patterns, improving how you connect with others

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How is relational psychodynamic therapy suited to help with attachment issues?

At Aletheia Therapy, we use relational psychodynamic therapy to explore how early life experiences and past relationships shape your current attachment patterns. By focusing on the unconscious dynamics influencing your relationships, this approach helps you gain deeper insight and resolve attachment wounds in a safe and supportive environment.

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How can therapy help with attachment issues?

Through our collaborative, client-centered approach, we work with you to understand the root causes of your attachment difficulties. By building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship, we help you confront fears of abandonment, intimacy, and emotional detachment, guiding you toward healing and fostering more secure connections in your personal relationships.

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How long does therapy for attachment issues take?

Therapy for attachment issues is typically long-term, depth-oriented work. Due to the nature of attachment wounds, it requires sustained effort and commitment to unravel deep-rooted patterns. The duration of therapy varies, but most clients benefit from ongoing sessions over a longer period to achieve lasting healing and growth.

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