Counseling Philosophy, Influences, and Core Values

My therapeutic approach that weaves together attachment, identity, early childhood experiences, and identity formation often draws heavily from psychodynamic theories, attachment-based therapies, and narrative therapy. Here's a description of how such an approach might function:

Core Principles:

• Attachment as a Foundation: 
  • This approach recognizes that early attachment experiences with primary caregivers significantly shape an individual's sense of self, relationship patterns, and emotional regulation.
  • Therapists explore the client's attachment style (secure, anxious, avoidant, disorganized) and how it influences their current relationships and mental health.
• Early Childhood's Impact: 
  • The approach emphasizes the lasting effects of early childhood experiences, including trauma, neglect, and significant life events.
  • Therapists help clients revisit and process these experiences to understand their impact on present-day functioning.
• Identity Exploration: 
  • Identity is seen as a dynamic and evolving process, influenced by attachment, early experiences, and cultural factors.
  • Therapists facilitate exploration of the client's sense of self, values, beliefs, and life narrative.
• Narrative Reconstruction: 
  • Clients are encouraged to re-author their life stories, integrating past experiences into a coherent and meaningful narrative.
  • This process helps clients develop a stronger sense of identity and agency.
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Therapeutic Themes

• Exploring Attachment Patterns
• Processing Early Trauma
• Internal Family Systems language
• Identity Mapping and Exploration
• Narrative/Expressive Art Therapy Techniques
• Building a Secure Base
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 Kacy Latham, M.A. NCC, LPC Associate supervised by Dr. Tara Fox, Ph.D., LPC Supervisor.