Abstract

This paper discussed the relationships between therapist’s empathy, attachment between therapist and client, and therapeutic alliance in a neurobiological context. There are some interrelated areas of brain function such as mirror neurons, the middle prefrontal cortex, and the ventrolateral prefrontal cortex regarding the relationships between empathy, attachment between therapist and clients, and therapeutic alliance. Clinical implications were also discussed. Understanding the interrelationships between therapist’s empathy, attachment, and therapeutic alliance in therapy in brain function may contribute to better treatment for clients. Also, a therapist may have more confidence based on understandings of these interrelationships.