EMDR in NYC: How It Works and What You Might Experience

EMDR, paired with somatic therapy, supports emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and greater connection to the body.

Inside TherapyAbby CochranJuly 2, 2026Downtown Somatic Therapyemdr, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, attachment issues

Three Signs that Avoidance is Holding Your Relationship Back

If both individuals in a couple lean toward an avoidant attachment style, a therapist can help draw out the feelings gently over time.

Inside TherapyAvi KleinJune 4, 2026Downtown Somatic Therapyattachment issues, attachment theory, couples therapy, Sarah Shuster, avoidant attachment

Can Somatic Therapy Help With Attachment Issues?

At Downtown Somatic Therapy, we believe that somatic therapy is a powerful way to address attachment wounds and to experience deep healing and a renewed sense of joy in life.

Inside TherapyAvi KleinMay 22, 2026Downtown Somatic Therapysomatic therapy, attachment issues, attachment theory, Anne Heller, pia wallgren

How Somatic Therapy Can Heal Your Attachment Wound

Understanding the impact of emotionally unavailable attachment figures on adult attachment patterns is a crucial aspect of the therapeutic process.

Understand Your IssuesAvi KleinMay 18, 2026Downtown Somatic Therapyattachment issues, attachment theory, avoidant attachment, anxious attachment

Attachment Science: The Therapist as a Secure Base

Infant-care research is reshaping therapy, encouraging warmth, presence, and deeper attuned connection.

Inside TherapyLuke SmithersJanuary 13, 2026Downtown Somatic Therapyattachment theory, attachment science, attachment issues

What is Attachment-Focused EMDR?

Exploring how ADHD shapes attachment, emotional bonds, and self-care through EMDR.

Inside TherapyAvi KleinOctober 29, 2025Downtown Somatic Therapyemdr, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, attachment theory, attachment issues

Are Avoidant and Anxious Attachment Styles Compatible?

The success of this relationship relies on understanding the emotions that underlie a partner’s response to stress.

Understand Your IssuesStefan Allen-HickeyJuly 14, 2023Downtown Somatic Therapystefan allen-hickey, attachment issues, anxious attachment, attachment theory, couples therapy

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