Therapy for people who don't like to talk about feelings.
Therapy for avoidant attachment can provide a space for you to unpack and process what you’re thinking and feeling without pressure. People who are avoidant tend to feel overwhelmed, intimidated by, or even afraid of thier emotions. In our work together, I’ll support you to go at your own pace.
If you’re terrified of oversharing or feeling needy, or if ghosting someone feels like the most accessible route to ending a relationship, you might have an avoidant attachment style. Feeling deeply uncomfortable with vulnerability or emotional closeness are other possible signs that you might tend toward avoidant attachment.
Avoidant individuals often aspire to better understand what they’re feeling, but they don’t want to feel completely hijacked by their emotions. They want to feel closer to the people important to them, but often aren’t sure how.
Healing doesn’t have to mean losing your independence or always having to say “yes” to things that you don’t want to do. It’s ok to want connection on your own terms.
If you’re ready to look at how avoidant attachment might be impacting your and your relationships, reach out today.
How therapy for Avoidant Attachment can help:
- Understand the early roots of your attachment style and beliefs about emotional intimacy
- Access your emotions, process them and clarify what they mean or why they’re showing up
- Find new ways to balance independence with connection in your relationships
- Overcome your fear of vulnerability
- Develop healthy communication skills and learn how to navigate conflict effectively
- Get better at boundaries and learn to assert what you need without guilt
Avoidant Attachment can look like any of the following:
- Hyper-Independence / Self-Sufficiency
- Pushing people away or making excuses not to get close
- A tendency to hold feelings and thoughts in… and then exploding (oftentimes, at something minor)
- Shutting down when you’re triggered
- Believing you’re “bad at conflicts” so you avoid them at all costs
- Over-functioning
- Trust Issues: difficulty relying on others or accepting support
Ready to Get Started?
If you resonate with the challenges of avoidant attachment and are ready to break free from emotional barriers, therapy can offer the guidance and support you need.
Contact me today to begin your journey toward deeper connections, emotional security, and healthier relationships.