It offers support for individuals navigating a range of relationship challenges, including anxiety and avoidance in relationships, trauma, codependency, people- pleasing, emotional dysregulation, fears of abandonment, low self-esteem, attraction to unhealthy relationships, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and feelings of emptiness and loneliness. Rooted in attachment theory, this approach recognizes that early interactions with caregivers shape our "internal working models" of relationships, profoundly influencing how we connect with others throughout life. In therapy, Dr. Bess will guide you through exploring your attachment style and how it manifests in your current relationships, delving into your relationship history and past experiences to understand how these patterns developed. Together, you'll identify and express emotions, particularly those related to attachment, and learn to manage emotional reactivity in triggering situations. Dr. Bess will help you challenge negative thoughts and beliefs stemming from insecure attachment, such as feeling unworthy of love or unable to rely on others, and develop healthier interaction patterns. The therapeutic relationship itself becomes a foundation for building trust, intimacy, and vulnerability, empowering you to cultivate secure attachment skills and create more fulfilling connections.