Attachment Trauma Therapy in New Jersey & Pennsylvania
Do You Struggle with Trust, Closeness, or Fear of Abandonment?
If you find yourself craving deep connections but feeling anxious, distant, or guarded in relationships, you’re not alone. Maybe you overthink every interaction, worry about being "too much," or struggle to let people in. Perhaps you’ve noticed a pattern of attracting unavailable partners, pushing people away, or feeling emotionally disconnected. These aren’t just personality traits—they are attachment wounds that stem from past experiences, shaping the way you connect with others today.
Why Attachment Wounds Show Up in Adult Relationships
Our earliest relationships shape how we learn to trust, express emotions, and feel safe in connection with others. If you grew up in an environment where your emotional needs weren’t met—whether through neglect, inconsistency, or hurtful experiences—you may have developed ways to protect yourself that no longer serve you. These patterns might include:
Constantly seeking reassurance but never feeling truly secure
Avoiding closeness or shutting down to protect yourself from rejection
Feeling unworthy of love or connection
Struggling with fear of abandonment, even in stable relationships
Feeling emotionally numb or disconnected from your own needs
Understanding Your Attachment Style
Attachment styles develop in childhood but continue to influence relationships well into adulthood. Identifying your attachment style can help you understand why certain patterns keep repeating and how to start changing them. Common attachment styles include:
Anxious Attachment – Fear of abandonment, craving closeness but feeling insecure
Avoidant Attachment – Guarded, emotionally distant, struggling to rely on others
Disorganized Attachment – A mix of both anxious and avoidant patterns, often tied to past trauma
Secure Attachment – The ability to trust, express needs, and feel stable in relationships (which can be developed through therapy!)
How Therapy Can Help You Build Healthier Relationships
Healing attachment wounds isn’t about changing who you are—it’s about learning to feel safer in relationships, trust yourself, and create connections that feel secure and fulfilling. Through attachment-focused therapy, we’ll work together to:
Identify and shift patterns that are keeping you stuck
Heal past wounds so they no longer define your present relationships
Build self-trust and confidence in expressing your needs
Develop healthier boundaries that support deeper, more fulfilling connections
Learn how to feel safe in love, friendship, and connection
Healing from Childhood Attachment Wounds & Emotional Neglect
If you grew up in an environment where your emotions weren’t validated or your needs were overlooked, you may have learned to suppress your feelings or believe you had to earn love. Therapy can help you reclaim your sense of worth, break free from past conditioning, and finally feel seen and valued—not just by others, but by yourself.
What to Expect in Attachment-Based Therapy
Attachment therapy is a collaborative, compassionate space where you can explore your past without judgment. We’ll work at your pace, focusing on what feels safe and right for you. Whether we’re using EMDR to process past pain, developing new communication skills, or working on building trust in yourself and others, therapy is a place to rewrite the patterns that no longer serve yo
You Don’t Have to Keep Carrying This Alone
Taking the first step toward healing can feel overwhelming, uncertain, or even scary—but you don’t have to do it alone. Support is here when you're ready.
Scheduling a free phone consultation is a great way to see if we’re the right fit.
Email me at siobhan@siobhanstrickhart.com or call/text (908) 524-1878 to take the first step.
You deserve support, and I’m here to help.