Love. Dating. Relationships.
Attachment Style Expert
Hiiii, I'm Dr. Ibbie!
I specialize in helping women and couples break free from the patterns that keep them stuck in unhealthy relationships. As an expert in attachment theory and relational trauma, I help you understand your attachment style, heal from past wounds, and create the foundation for healthier, more fulfilling connections.
I also specialize in healing trauma bonds, emotional abuse, codependency, toxic love, and the mental health challenges that often accompany these patterns, like anxiety, depression, and low self-worth. Together, we’ll work on transforming your relational dynamics, building emotional resilience, and creating the healthy, secure love you deserve.
“The quality of your life ultimately depends on the quality of your relationships”
- Esther Perel
My journey into attachment theory began with my own experiences in relationships. I saw how deeply our childhood experiences can shape our ability to connect healthily, and I wanted to help others break free from the same patterns. I’ve dedicated my life’s work to understanding the science behind relationships and supporting individuals and couples in healing and building secure, lasting love.
- Dr. Ibbie
As for the credentials and educational stuff…
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (in Georgia), a Certified Dating/Relationship Coach (worldwide), and a Social Psychologist.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and a PhD in Social Psychology. My doctoral research was all about the lived experiences of individuals with a history of dismissive avoidant attachment who’ve earned attachment security. (Yes, I’m an attachment-style junkie, and I could talk about it for hours if you let me!)
Right now, I’m diving deep into research about how manipulation and toxic love impact the brain and overall well-being—and more importantly, what we can do about it.
I absolutely love what I do. Helping people work through their relationship challenges and guiding them toward healthier connections is my true passion. To stay on top of things, I’m always pursuing further education and specialized courses to expand my expertise and better serve my clients.
Let’s embark on a journey of growth and discovery together—where we’ll explore the intricacies of relationships and empower you to become the best version of yourself in love and connection.
Because when it comes to matters of the heart, you deserve nothing less than the BEST!
My Story: How My Own Experience Shaped My Work
I’ve always been deeply fascinated by attachment theory, but it wasn’t until I began my own journey of healing that I truly understood why. I grew up in an environment where manipulation, gaslighting, and emotional abuse were part of the landscape. These early experiences shaped what I tolerated in relationships and how I showed up in them—not in the healthy ways we’d hope for.
As someone who identifies as fearful avoidant—what I like to call the “combo package”—I know firsthand how internal chaos can look: a mix of anxiety and avoidance, often at odds with each other. In the past, I showed up in relationships wanting to be secure, but often felt the pull of both anxious neediness and avoidant withdrawal. It’s like trying to find balance on a tightrope that seems to sway in both directions.
At one point, I attracted a partner who mirrored my childhood dynamics—a partner who used gaslighting, blame shifting, and guilt tripping to manipulate and control. It felt eerily familiar to the patterns I grew up with, but I didn’t realize it at the time. It took me experiencing a couple “aha” moments and delving DEEP into how childhood relational trauma affects adult relationships, to realize how my past experiences had led me to attract this type of partner.
Through this journey, I’ve learned that healing these attachment wounds is not only possible, but absolutely worth it. Now, as a therapist and coach, I work to help others identify their attachment styles, heal from past wounds, and break free from the patterns that hold them back from experiencing healthy love and connection.
You deserve happy, healthy love!
