Attachment Trauma Therapy in DC, MD, VA
Therapy for Attachment Trauma, Codependency, and Hyper-Independence
Are you struggling with relationship dynamics that leave you feeling emotionally disconnected or overly dependent on others? At Unbothered Psychotherapy and Wellness, we specialize in helping individuals in DC, MD, and VA heal from attachment trauma, codependency, and hyper-independence. Our therapeutic approach is designed to support you in breaking free from unhealthy patterns, fostering secure and fulfilling relationships, and cultivating a sense of emotional balance.
Common Signs of Codependency:
Difficulty setting boundaries
People-pleasing behaviors
Fear of being alone
Understanding Attachment Trauma
Attachment trauma stems from early relational experiences that shape how you connect with others. Whether you've experienced abandonment, neglect, or emotional unavailability, these wounds can lead to trust issues, fear of intimacy, or difficulty maintaining secure relationships. Our trauma-informed therapy approach provides a compassionate space to heal these deep-rooted emotional scars.
Key Symptoms of Attachment Trauma:
Fear of rejection or abandonment
Difficulty trusting others
Overwhelming need for validation
Emotional detachment or avoidance
Codependency and Hyper-Independence
Two sides of the same coin, codependency and hyper-independence are coping mechanisms that can develop from unmet emotional needs. Codependency often manifests as an over-reliance on others for validation and self-worth, while hyper-independence is the excessive avoidance of emotional connection due to a fear of vulnerability.
At Unbothered Psychotherapy and Wellness, we work to help you balance independence with healthy interdependence, allowing for deeper, more fulfilling connections.
Common Signs of Hyper-Independence:
Reluctance to ask for help
Viewing vulnerability as weakness
Overemphasis on self-reliance
Specialized Therapy for Attachment Trauma, Codependency, and Hyper-Independence
At Unbothered Psychotherapy and Wellness, we offer a range of specialized therapeutic approaches tailored to address attachment trauma, codependency, hyper-independence, and their impacts on your emotional well-being and relationships. Our services in DC, MD, and VA are designed to support you in breaking free from unhealthy patterns and cultivating fulfilling connections.
Attachment-Based Therapy:
We focus on understanding how early relational experiences, such as attachment trauma, shape your current emotional and relational patterns. By exploring these early influences, we help you heal from the wounds that continue to affect your relationships today.Trauma-Informed Therapy:
Our trauma-informed approach acknowledges the emotional impact of past experiences. With compassion and sensitivity, we work through those traumas, creating a safe space for healing and recovery without re-traumatization.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT):
DBT helps individuals manage intense emotions, set healthy boundaries, and navigate relationship challenges. Through skills like mindfulness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance, DBT empowers you to break free from codependent or hyper-independent tendencies.Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR):
EMDR is a powerful therapeutic approach that helps process and heal traumatic memories that may underlie attachment issues, codependency, or hyper-independence. By targeting unresolved trauma, EMDR allows you to reframe painful experiences and move towards healthier relational patterns.Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT):
EFT focuses on strengthening emotional bonds and creating healthier, more secure relational dynamics. It is particularly effective for individuals experiencing attachment trauma or struggling with codependent relationships.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT):
CBT helps you identify and challenge negative thought patterns and behaviors that are linked to attachment trauma, codependency, or hyper-independence. By reframing these thoughts, CBT fosters healthier emotional responses and relationship dynamics.Somatic Therapy:
By integrating body awareness and mindfulness techniques, somatic therapy addresses trauma stored in the body, promoting emotional healing and a deeper connection between your mind and body.
My Approach to Healing
At Unbothered Psychotherapy and Wellness, our approach to healing is rooted in the principles of decolonizing therapy, person-centered care, and trauma-informed practices. We believe that every individual’s lived experience, culture, and identity should be at the forefront of the healing process.
Decolonizing Therapy means that we actively work to challenge and dismantle the traditional, often Eurocentric frameworks of therapy. Instead, we center the unique experiences and strengths of BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and marginalized communities. We acknowledge the systemic factors, intergenerational trauma, and cultural narratives that influence how individuals experience attachment, codependency, and hyper-independence. By creating a space that honors your heritage, identity, and story, we foster healing that is both culturally responsive and empowering.
Person-Centered Therapy ensures that you are at the heart of every session. We believe in collaboration, where your goals, needs, and values drive the therapeutic process. Together, we create a treatment plan that honors your pace, preferences, and comfort. Whether we’re using EMDR, CBT, or mindfulness practices, our approach is always tailored to you, ensuring that you feel seen, heard, and supported every step of the way.
In addition to evidence-based modalities, we explore the root causes of relationship patterns, providing compassionate support as you transform these patterns into healthier, more fulfilling connections. Through this holistic lens, we aim to empower you with tools and insights that honor your autonomy and personal growth.