An Attachment Based Integrative Psychotherapy for Anxiety Disorders

In this article I describe an assimilative, integrative treatment for patients who suffer front complicated anxiety disorders. It is hypothesized that these disorders reflect problems in attachment; namely, that insecure attachment experiences have led to difficulties and fears about exploring the world. It further is hypothesized, based on repeated clinical experiences, that this form of treatment is necessary, and will be more effective than standard, manualized forms of therapy. Stages of treatment and methods of intervening at each stage are discussed.