Self-knowledge about attachment style is a useful starting point but a poor substitute for therapy. The attachment pattern operates at a level beneath conscious control. A person who knows they are anxiously attached can observe themselves seeking reassurance and still be unable to stop. A person who knows they are avoidantly attached can observe themselves withdrawing and still be unable to stay. The knowledge describes the pattern. It does not provide the relational experience needed to change it. That relational experience is what psychodynamic therapy offers.
Dr. David Steinbok provides psychodynamic psychotherapy from his Boca Raton, Florida office. His private, confidential practice has no receptionist and operates on a private-pay basis with monthly statements for out-of-network insurance purposes. To schedule an initial session, call (561) 362-9952.
