About Charity Simpson, (she/her), Georgia LPC, NCC, CETS
Charity received her psychology degree from Hendrix College before moving to Atlanta to attend Emory’s Candler School of Theology and earn a Master of Divinity. Throughout her education, she sought to ground academic work in community-based service at Crossroads Community Ministries, Oakhurst Baptist Church, and Genesis Family Shelter. After graduating from theology school and serving as program developer in the non-profit sector, Charity returned to school to earn her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Mercer University. She then completed her training and early clinical experience at Genesis Family Shelter and Compass Consulting before shifting focus to therapeutic intensives and experiential consultations.
Attachment in Action – Understanding and Cultivating Secure Relationships
with Charity Simpson, Georgia LPC
Attachment is the deep psychological and emotional bond that connects individuals. Rooted in the research of Harry Harlow, John Bowlby, and Mary Ainsworth, attachment theory explores how we form, maintain, and function in relationships throughout our lives. While early attachment patterns develop in childhood through interactions with primary caregivers, research shows that people can cultivate secure attachment styles and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships at any stage of life. This presentation offers an experiential and insightful overview of attachment theory, its development, and the four primary attachment styles in action. Attendees will engage in an interactive exploration of their personal attachment journey and discover practical strategies for fostering secure attachment patterns in themselves and clients. Participants will leave with a solid understanding of attachment theory and actionable tools to enhance their own relationships, support clients, and strengthen the therapeutic process
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Objectives: Following this presentation, participants will be able to
1. Define Key Concepts – Participants will be able to accurately define attachment theory, its origins, and the four primary attachment styles (secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized).
2. Assess Attachment Patterns in Self and Clients – Attendees will identify their own attachment style and analyze its influence on their relationships, as well as identify and analyze clients’ attachment styles through assessments, observations, and clinical interviews.
3. Apply Attachment Theory to Relationships – Participants will demonstrate an understanding of how attachment styles in self and clients influence communication, emotional regulation, and interpersonal dynamics, including their impact on the therapeutic relationship, transference, and countertransference.
4. Enhance Therapeutic Alliance and Client Relationships – Therapists will implement strategies to build trust and attunement with clients, fostering a secure and supportive therapeutic environment while supporting clients in developing healthier, more securely attached relationships.
5. Develop Strategies for Secure Attachment – Attendees will practice and discuss techniques to foster secure attachment, improve emotional bonds, build trust, and enhance communication in both personal and professional settings.
Where you can see my presentation:
California Pathways to Practice Symposium, Virtual Speaker Series
Friday, March 6, 2026
8:00-9:30 am Pacific Time
​​Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
This event is intended to be accessible to all. If financial barriers would otherwise prevent your attendance, please reach out to Robyn@alignedcarecenter.com to discuss financial accommodations. For other accommodations, please click here for more information.
We extend our gratitude to the sponsor of this presentation for making it possible for us to compensate the speaker and make this event accessible. ​
