Adaptable | Behavior Explained
I’m Kelly O’Horo, Attachment based EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Consultant, and Advanced Trainer. I’m a mom of 5, Nonna of 5, wife, and a healer. I have the honor of spending my workdays walking along side people while they brave their healing journeys. I try to live with the generous assumption that we’re all doing the best we can with what we know. Therapists are teachers for the ”life stuff” and ”emotional vocabulary” that may not have been learned due to gaps in our care givers capabilities. In the last 15 years I’ve learned that people are freaking amazing, resilient, and inspiring. Most importantly, we are hardwired for connection and for healing!
I hope to bring an authentic, compassionate, and unpolished approach while we explore a variety of topics such as parenting, marriage, relationships, dating, trauma, attachment, adoption, depression, addiction, anxiety, and love! There’s a why for all behaviors and an explanation that makes perfect sense as emotion is at the root of it all.
I’m Kelly O’Horo, Attachment based EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Consultant, and Advanced Trainer. I’m a mom of 5, Nonna of 5, wife, and a healer. I have the honor of spending my workdays walking along side people while they brave their healing journeys. I try to live with the generous assumption that we’re all doing the best we can with what we know. Therapists are teachers for the ”life stuff” and ”emotional vocabulary” that may not have been learned due to gaps in our care givers capabilities. In the last 15 years I’ve learned that people are freaking amazing, resilient, and inspiring. Most importantly, we are hardwired for connection and for healing!
I hope to bring an authentic, compassionate, and unpolished approach while we explore a variety of topics such as parenting, marriage, relationships, dating, trauma, attachment, adoption, depression, addiction, anxiety, and love! There’s a why for all behaviors and an explanation that makes perfect sense as emotion is at the root of it all.
Episodes

Friday Oct 24, 2025
Understanding Avoidant Attachment
Friday Oct 24, 2025
Friday Oct 24, 2025
Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! In this episode, we explore Avoidant Attachment, what it looks like, how it develops, and the ways it can show up in our relationships today. Learn how emotional distance, self-reliance, and discomfort with vulnerability often trace back to early experiences, and discover practical ways to build deeper, more secure connections.
I'm Kelly O'Horo, Attachment based EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Consultant, and Advanced Trainer. I'm a mom of 5, Nonna of 5, wife, and a healer. I have the honor of spending my workdays walking along side people while they brave their healing journeys. I try to live with the generous assumption that we're all doing the best we can with what we know. Therapists are teachers for the "life stuff" and "emotional vocabulary" that may not have been learned due to gaps in our care givers capabilities. In the last 15 years I've learned that people are freaking amazing, resilient, and inspiring. Most importantly, we are hardwired for connection and for healing!
I hope to bring an authentic, compassionate, and unpolished approach while we explore a variety of topics such as parenting, marriage, relationships, dating, trauma, attachment, adoption, depression, addiction, anxiety, and love! There's a why for all behaviors and an explanation that makes perfect sense as emotion is at the root of it all.
-- Links --https://linktr.ee/kellyohorolpchttps://youtu.be/rLnARKekvgohttps://www.emdria.org/find-an-emdr-therapist/

Friday Oct 17, 2025
Understanding Anxious Attachment
Friday Oct 17, 2025
Friday Oct 17, 2025
Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! In this episode, we explore anxious attachment, what it looks like in relationships, how it develops, and ways to move toward greater security. Tune in to learn how awareness and understanding can help transform anxious patterns into deeper, more stable connections.
I'm Kelly O'Horo, Attachment based EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Consultant, and Advanced Trainer. I'm a mom of 5, Nonna of 5, wife, and a healer. I have the honor of spending my workdays walking along side people while they brave their healing journeys. I try to live with the generous assumption that we're all doing the best we can with what we know. Therapists are teachers for the "life stuff" and "emotional vocabulary" that may not have been learned due to gaps in our care givers capabilities. In the last 15 years I've learned that people are freaking amazing, resilient, and inspiring. Most importantly, we are hardwired for connection and for healing!
I hope to bring an authentic, compassionate, and unpolished approach while we explore a variety of topics such as parenting, marriage, relationships, dating, trauma, attachment, adoption, depression, addiction, anxiety, and love! There's a why for all behaviors and an explanation that makes perfect sense as emotion is at the root of it all.
-- Links --
https://linktr.ee/kellyohorolpchttps://youtu.be/rLnARKekvgohttps://www.emdria.org/find-an-emdr-therapist/

Friday Oct 10, 2025
Understanding Secure Attachment
Friday Oct 10, 2025
Friday Oct 10, 2025
Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! In this episode, Understanding Secure Attachment, we explore what it really means to feel safe, connected, and confident in relationships. We’ll break down how secure attachment develops, why it’s essential for emotional well-being, and how it shows up in both therapy and everyday life.
I'm Kelly O'Horo, Attachment based EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Consultant, and Advanced Trainer. I'm a mom of 5, Nonna of 5, wife, and a healer. I have the honor of spending my workdays walking along side people while they brave their healing journeys. I try to live with the generous assumption that we're all doing the best we can with what we know. Therapists are teachers for the "life stuff" and "emotional vocabulary" that may not have been learned due to gaps in our care givers capabilities. In the last 15 years I've learned that people are freaking amazing, resilient, and inspiring. Most importantly, we are hardwired for connection and for healing!
I hope to bring an authentic, compassionate, and unpolished approach while we explore a variety of topics such as parenting, marriage, relationships, dating, trauma, attachment, adoption, depression, addiction, anxiety, and love! There's a why for all behaviors and an explanation that makes perfect sense as emotion is at the root of it all.
-- Links --https://linktr.ee/kellyohorolpchttps://youtu.be/rLnARKekvgohttps://www.emdria.org/find-an-emdr-therapist/

Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Therapists are People too
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! In this episode, Therapists are People Too, I sit down with Justine Bond to talk about the human side of therapy because behind every professional is a person with their own experiences, growth, and story.
I'm Kelly O'Horo, Attachment based EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Consultant, and Advanced Trainer. I'm a mom of 5, Nonna of 5, wife, and a healer. I have the honor of spending my workdays walking along side people while they brave their healing journeys. I try to live with the generous assumption that we're all doing the best we can with what we know. Therapists are teachers for the "life stuff" and "emotional vocabulary" that may not have been learned due to gaps in our care givers capabilities. In the last 15 years I've learned that people are freaking amazing, resilient, and inspiring. Most importantly, we are hardwired for connection and for healing!
I hope to bring an authentic, compassionate, and unpolished approach while we explore a variety of topics such as parenting, marriage, relationships, dating, trauma, attachment, adoption, depression, addiction, anxiety, and love! There's a why for all behaviors and an explanation that makes perfect sense as emotion is at the root of it all.
-- Links --https://linktr.ee/kellyohorolpchttps://youtu.be/rLnARKekvgohttps://www.emdria.org/find-an-emdr-therapist/

Friday Sep 26, 2025
Flip the Script - Part 2
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! This episode goes over Flip the Script | Part 2 as Julie Russomanno once again interviews Kelly O’Horo. In this continuation, Kelly opens up even more sharing lessons on burnout, balance, and the deeper purpose behind her work.
I'm Kelly O'Horo, Attachment based EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Consultant, and Advanced Trainer. I'm a mom of 5, Nonna of 5, wife, and a healer. I have the honor of spending my workdays walking along side people while they brave their healing journeys. I try to live with the generous assumption that we're all doing the best we can with what we know. Therapists are teachers for the "life stuff" and "emotional vocabulary" that may not have been learned due to gaps in our care givers capabilities. In the last 15 years I've learned that people are freaking amazing, resilient, and inspiring. Most importantly, we are hardwired for connection and for healing!
I hope to bring an authentic, compassionate, and unpolished approach while we explore a variety of topics such as parenting, marriage, relationships, dating, trauma, attachment, adoption, depression, addiction, anxiety, and love! There's a why for all behaviors and an explanation that makes perfect sense as emotion is at the root of it all.
-- Links --https://linktr.ee/kellyohorolpchttps://youtu.be/rLnARKekvgohttps://www.emdria.org/find-an-emdr-therapist/

Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Flip the Script
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! In this special episode, we flip the script as Julie Russomanno interviews Kelly O’Horo, diving into her journey, insights, and the passion behind her work offering a fresh perspective you won’t want to miss.
I'm Kelly O'Horo, Attachment based EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Consultant, and Advanced Trainer. I'm a mom of 5, Nonna of 5, wife, and a healer. I have the honor of spending my workdays walking along side people while they brave their healing journeys. I try to live with the generous assumption that we're all doing the best we can with what we know. Therapists are teachers for the "life stuff" and "emotional vocabulary" that may not have been learned due to gaps in our care givers capabilities. In the last 15 years I've learned that people are freaking amazing, resilient, and inspiring. Most importantly, we are hardwired for connection and for healing!
I hope to bring an authentic, compassionate, and unpolished approach while we explore a variety of topics such as parenting, marriage, relationships, dating, trauma, attachment, adoption, depression, addiction, anxiety, and love! There's a why for all behaviors and an explanation that makes perfect sense as emotion is at the root of it all.
-- Links --
https://linktr.ee/kellyohorolpchttps://youtu.be/rLnARKekvgohttps://www.emdria.org/find-an-emdr-therapist/

Friday Sep 12, 2025
What to Expect from Couples Therapy
Friday Sep 12, 2025
Friday Sep 12, 2025
Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! In this episode, Kelly O'horo and Justine Bond dive into what to expect from couples therapy, breaking down the process, common challenges, and how therapy can help partners strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and create deeper connection.
I'm Kelly O'Horo, Attachment based EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Consultant, and Advanced Trainer. I'm a mom of 5, Nonna of 5, wife, and a healer. I have the honor of spending my workdays walking along side people while they brave their healing journeys. I try to live with the generous assumption that we're all doing the best we can with what we know. Therapists are teachers for the "life stuff" and "emotional vocabulary" that may not have been learned due to gaps in our care givers capabilities. In the last 15 years I've learned that people are freaking amazing, resilient, and inspiring. Most importantly, we are hardwired for connection and for healing!
I hope to bring an authentic, compassionate, and unpolished approach while we explore a variety of topics such as parenting, marriage, relationships, dating, trauma, attachment, adoption, depression, addiction, anxiety, and love! There's a why for all behaviors and an explanation that makes perfect sense as emotion is at the root of it all.
-- Links --
https://linktr.ee/kellyohorolpchttps://youtu.be/rLnARKekvgohttps://www.emdria.org/find-an-emdr-therapist/

Friday Sep 05, 2025
Intimacy and How To Get More of It
Friday Sep 05, 2025
Friday Sep 05, 2025
Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! In this episode, we sit down with Kelly O’horo to explore the topic of intimacy, what it really means, why it matters, and practical ways to cultivate more of it in your relationships.
I'm Kelly O'Horo, Attachment based EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Consultant, and Advanced Trainer. I'm a mom of 5, Nonna of 5, wife, and a healer. I have the honor of spending my workdays walking along side people while they brave their healing journeys. I try to live with the generous assumption that we're all doing the best we can with what we know. Therapists are teachers for the "life stuff" and "emotional vocabulary" that may not have been learned due to gaps in our care givers capabilities. In the last 15 years I've learned that people are freaking amazing, resilient, and inspiring. Most importantly, we are hardwired for connection and for healing!
I hope to bring an authentic, compassionate, and unpolished approach while we explore a variety of topics such as parenting, marriage, relationships, dating, trauma, attachment, adoption, depression, addiction, anxiety, and love! There's a why for all behaviors and an explanation that makes perfect sense as emotion is at the root of it all.
-- Links --https://linktr.ee/kellyohorolpchttps://youtu.be/rLnARKekvgohttps://www.emdria.org/find-an-emdr-therapist/

Additional Advanced Trainings
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Feeling State Addiction Protocol-Robert Miller
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Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol-Maria Masciandaro
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Mindful Resonance with EMDR Therapy-Irene Siegel
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Treating First Responders and Betrayal Trauma with EMDR-Robbie Tapia
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Treating Complex Trauma with EMDR Therapy: Working with the Body and Attachment -Deany Laliotis
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Treating Early Attachment Wounds with Sensorimotor and EMDR Therapy-Lana Epstein
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EGO State Therapy, Healing the Heart of Trauma and Dissociation-Carol Forgash
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Emotion Focused Couples Therapy Externship-Susan Johnson
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The Art and Science of Love Gottman 2 Day Workshop
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Implicit Trauma Protocol Training-Katie O’Shea
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Healing the Wounds of Attachment and Rebuilding Self-Deany Laliotis
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Structural Dissociation Training-Sara Jenkins
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Dance of Attachment: An EMDR Relational Approach - Deany Laliotis
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Relational EMDR Therapy: Taking the Journey to the Next Level - Deany Laliotis
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Simplifying Complex PTSD: New Treatment Approaches and EMDR 2.0 - Ad de Johngh, Ph.D and Suzy Matthijssen, Ph.D
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Treating First Responders and Military with EMDR Therapy: Foundations for Effective EMDR Treatment - Dr E.C. Hurley
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US Journal International Conference and Trauma and Addiction 2019 - Bessel Van der Kolk, Janina Fisher Ph.D, Alan Downs Ph.D.
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EMDRIA ANNUAL CONFERENCES 2019, 2017, 2015, 2013









