Attachment
Do you find yourself overthinking texts, fearing rejection, or losing your sense of self in relationships?
Struggling with trust, boundaries, or attachment can leave you feeling stuck in painful patterns.
You can restore attachment and develop healthy relationships.
Does this sound like you?
Feeling anxious or insecure when someone doesn’t text back right away
Worrying that people you care about will leave, or that you’re “too much”
Needing constant reassurance to feel loved or valued
Struggling to trust others, even when they show consistency
Pulling away or shutting down when things get emotionally close
Feeling uncomfortable depending on others - or letting others depend on you
Getting stuck in cycles of conflict, miscommunication, or overthinking in relationships
Feeling like you either cling too tightly or avoid connection altogether
What Causes Attachment Issues?
Our earliest experiences with caregivers often shape how we connect with others. If you learned that love was conditional or that your needs weren’t safe to express, it can carry into adult relationships - creating patterns of anxiety, avoidance, or difficulty trusting.
Therapy can help uncover the root of attachment patterns, and work to create trust in yourself - and others- so your relationships can thrive.
Attachment Styles I Treat:
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What it is: A fear of abandonment or rejection that often leads to seeking reassurance.
How it feels: You may worry about whether people really care about you, overanalyze small interactions, or feel on edge when someone seems distant. Relationships can feel like a constant push-pull of needing closeness but fearing it won’t last.
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What it is: A tendency to minimize or distance from emotional closeness, often to protect yourself.
How it feels: You may value independence to the point where intimacy feels uncomfortable or overwhelming. When others get too close, you might withdraw, shut down, or rely heavily on self-sufficiency.
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What it is: A mix of anxious and avoidant traits, often linked to past trauma or inconsistent caregiving.
How it feels: You might crave closeness but also fear it, leading to confusion in relationships. At times, you may feel torn between wanting intimacy and feeling unsafe when it’s offered.
How Can Therapy Help My Attachment Issues?
Together, we’ll look at your patterns in relationships - where they come from and how they show up today.
I’ll help you build tools for clearer communication, stronger boundaries, and more secure, balanced connections.
You’ll learn practical tools to better manage moments of intense emotional distress.
Progress may look like:
Feeling safer and more secure in your relationships
Communicating your needs openly without as much fear of rejection
Recognizing and stepping out of unhealthy relational patterns
Building stronger boundaries that protect your energy
Experiencing more trust, intimacy, and balance in your connections
“Dating used to send my anxiety through the roof. Therapy has helped me understand where my anxious attachment comes from. Donnie has given me tools to calm down and actually enjoy getting to know someone.”
-M.S. (Client)
Get Started
Book a free, 15 minute consultation call! If you have other questions, fill in my client application form and I will get back to you within 1-2 working days.