The Millennium Counseling Center Podcast

The Millennium Counseling Center Podcast


Dating in Your 20s: Decoding Attachment Styles

April 01, 2025

Welcome to the Millennium Counseling Center Podcast, hosted by therapist Lilly Wehman and intern Amelia Abernathy. In this episode of the Dating in Your 20s series, Lilly and Amelia dive into attachment styles—secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized—and how they shape dating in your twenties. From overanalyzing texts to ghosting fears, they share personal insights, client experiences, and practical ways to move toward secure attachment with compassionate curiosity.


Key Discussion Points in “Dating in Your 20s: Decoding Attachment Styles”


  • Attachment basics: Understanding secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized styles.
  • Dating signs: Anxious over-texting vs. avoidant ghosting in the app era.
  • Personal ties: Amelia’s anxious tendencies and Lilly’s avoidant reflections.
  • Growth path: Self-soothing, setting boundaries, and embracing vulnerability.
  • Takeaways: Reflect with compassion, communicate openly, and explore yourself—single or not.


Related content:

Dating in Your 20s: The Talking Stage | Dating in Your 20s: Embracing Authenticity and Letting Go of Labels


Connect with the hosts of “Dating in Your 20s: Decoding Attachment Styles”

Millennium Athlete Wellness: Website

Lilly Wehman: Millennium | LinkedIn

Amelia Abernathy: Millennium | Linkedin


More About Millennium Counseling Center: 

At Millennium Counseling Center, our mission is to provide compassionate and personalized support for individuals facing challenges related to mental health, addiction, relationships, and trauma. Our dedicated and diverse staff works to create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for people from all walks of life. We are committed to fostering a program and treatment plan uniquely tailored to your needs and who you are, helping you find a path to healing and growth.


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