Episode 22: Understand Your Attachment Style

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of NorthPoint Counseling Perspective, John Sternfels explores the foundational topic of attachment styles—how our early childhood experiences with parents /caregivers shape the way we connect, trust, and navigate intimacy in adulthood.John unpacks the four main attachment styles—Secure, Anxious (Preoccupied), Avoidant (Dismissive), and Fearful-Avoidant (Disorganized)—offering his own, real-life example, psychological insight, and compassionate guidance to help listeners identify their own patterns.Whether you're struggling with relationship anxiety, emotional distance, or past trauma, this episode will help you:Understand the roots of your attachment styleRecognize how it affects your current relationshipsDiscover practical steps toward healing and growthIf you're ready to deepen your self-awareness and take the next step toward emotional security and connection, this episode is a must-listen.Need support on your journey? Visit www.northpoint-counseling.com or call us at 248.773.8440 to connect with a therapist to learn more.Subscribe, share, and join us as we explore what it means to heal, grow, and connect.John Sternfels, LPC, NCC, CSAT, CMAT, CCPS, C-SASIOwner/Clinical Director of NorthPoint Professional CounselingCounselor and AuthorBooks Available: A Partner's Guide To Truth & HealingBehind The Smile: Healing From Abuse, Trauma, and BetrayalDOWNLOAD for Parents: Sex, Social Media, and SecretsSEX: Secular, Relativistic-Cultural or Biblical? Sex Across Perspectives Healthy Parenting: Preparing the Next GenerationGod, Are You Real? The Creation of the Universe (Middle of 2026)Truth On Trial (Late 2026)