RECONNECTING WITH YOURSELF AND OTHERS
Attachment Trauma Therapy in Melissa, TX
When early relationships leave you feeling unsafe or unsure of others, closeness can feel complicated. Megan offers individualized support to explore trust, connection, and relationship patterns, in Melissa and online throughout Texas.
UNDERSTANDING ATTACHMENT TRAUMA
When connection feels complicated.
You may want closeness while finding it difficult to trust, ask for support, or feel secure in relationships. Keeping your needs quiet or pulling away may feel more familiar than letting someone in.
Therapy offers space to explore these experiences with curiosity and compassion, at a pace that respects you.
You can want connection and still need time to feel safe.
HOW IT CAN SHOW UP
Wanting closeness. Finding it hard to feel safe.
Your experience is individual. These are some relationship patterns you may recognize.
Difficulty trusting
Finding it hard to believe that others will be there for you.
Fear of being left
Feeling unsettled by distance, uncertainty, or changes in connection.
Keeping your distance
Pulling away or relying only on yourself when closeness feels difficult.
Putting your needs last
Finding it difficult to ask for support, say no, or express what you need.
Watching for changes
Closely monitoring someone’s tone, mood, or response for signs of rejection.
Patterns that repeat
Noticing familiar cycles of seeking closeness, feeling unsure, and pulling away.
CARE SHAPED AROUND YOU
Space to build trust.
A pace that respects you.
Megan takes time to understand your experiences and how connection feels for you today. Together, you can explore your needs, boundaries, and relationship patterns, with room to adjust the work as you go.
Begin with safety and trust
Build a working relationship with space for your questions, needs, and pace.
Understand protective patterns
Explore how you respond to closeness, distance, and uncertainty without judging yourself.
Make room for your needs
Explore boundaries, asking for support, and what meaningful connection looks like for you.
WORKING WITH MEGAN
Support that sees the whole person.
Megan Carley, MSW, LCSW-S, brings more than two decades of clinical experience and an individualized approach to trauma-focused care.
- 20+ Years of Clinical Experience
- EMDR Trained
- Trauma-Focused Care
- IFS-Informed Approach
ATTACHMENT TRAUMA THERAPY
Questions are welcome.
It is natural to have questions about what therapy involves. Here are some common ones.
Private-pay therapy is $165 for a 60-minute session.
WHAT IS ATTACHMENT TRAUMA?
Attachment trauma refers to the effects of harmful experiences within early caregiving relationships, such as abuse or neglect. These experiences can affect your sense of safety and how you experience trust, closeness, and relationships later in life.
DO RELATIONSHIP DIFFICULTIES ALWAYS MEAN ATTACHMENT TRAUMA?
No. Difficulties with trust, closeness, or communication can have many causes. You do not need to identify your experiences as attachment trauma before reaching out. Megan can help you explore your concerns and understand what kind of support may be appropriate.
WILL I HAVE TO TALK ABOUT MY CHILDHOOD RIGHT AWAY?
No. You can begin with what is happening in your life now and what you would like support with. Megan works collaboratively with you to build trust and establish a manageable pace. You can discuss concerns about exploring earlier experiences before sharing difficult details.
HOW DOES MEGAN APPROACH ATTACHMENT TRAUMA THERAPY?
Megan takes an individualized, collaborative approach that considers your experiences, strengths, current concerns, and goals. Therapy may explore emotional safety, protective patterns, boundaries, and connection. IFS, EMDR, or other approaches may be incorporated when appropriate for your needs and readiness.
Can we meet online?
Yes. Megan offers online attachment trauma therapy for clients located in Texas, as well as in-person sessions in Melissa. When you reach out, she can discuss availability and whether online or in-person therapy is a good fit for your needs.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Make space for connection, at your pace.
You do not need to have your experiences figured out before reaching out. Begin with your questions, what feels difficult, or what you would like support with.
Carley Counseling Services is not a crisis service. If you need immediate support, call 911 or call or text 988.