Understanding Attachment for Men: Therapist in Easton PA

By Jonathan Asayag, LCSW

Sex and Relationship Therapist

The relationships we observe growing up have a lasting impact on how we form and maintain connections as adults. For many men, the dynamics between their parents or caregivers serve as an unconscious template for how they approach intimacy, conflict, and emotional expression. Whether their upbringing was nurturing and supportive or marked by tension and emotional distance, these early experiences influence how they relate to others later in life.

As a licensed therapist in Easton PA, and serving the Lehigh Valley, I’ve worked with many men who struggle to understand why they find themselves repeating certain patterns in their own relationships.

These repeated behaviors are often linked to the attachment and conflict resolution styles modeled by parents. For example, some men may adopt avoidant tendencies, withdrawing emotionally during conflict, while others may become anxious, seeking constant reassurance and fearing abandonment. Through one or all of the following modalities: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR trauma therapy, and mindfulness-based therapy, we work together to uncover the roots of these patterns and address them in a healthy way. These therapies help men build emotional awareness and create healthier dynamics in their relationships.

Therapy provides a space to break free from these automatic behaviors, learn new communication skills, and foster deeper emotional intimacy. As a licensed sex and relationship therapist in Pennsylvania and Delaware, I offer in-person therapy sessions in Easton, PA, as well as virtual counseling appointments. If you’re navigating challenges in your relationships or are seeking a deeper understanding of how your past influences your present, contact me to schedule a session and begin your journey toward healthier, more fulfilling connections.