Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Ibbie Aromolaran.
Hi Dr. Ibbie, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I’m obsessed with exploring and discussing relational dynamics! In my early 20s, while working in a bar, I somehow became the person everyone talked to about dating and relationships. Coworkers and patrons alike would vent about their struggles. At the same time, I was navigating my own experiences, and I genuinely loved talking through it all. I found myself breaking things down, spotting patterns, and asking, “Okay but why do we keep doing this?”
That curiosity is what eventually led me to attachment theory, and once I found it, I was completely hooked. It felt like everything finally clicked. All the dynamics I had been observing for years suddenly had language and structure. I knew I wanted to study it deeply, which led me to pursue my masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and later, my PhD in social psychology, where my research focused on dismissive-avoidant attachment and pathways to secure attachment.
Since then, I’ve worked with individuals and couples to heal the subconscious core wounds tied to their attachment styles. The work goes way beyond romantic relationships. I also help people improve their relationships with friends, family, coworkers, and most importantly, themselves. Watching my clients have “aha” moments and shift into more secure, grounded, and fulfilling connections is what lights me up the most.
At my core, I believe secure attachment is something we can all learn and it is my mission to spread attachment theory far and wide!
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Definitely not a smooth road, and honestly, I don’t think entrepreneurship ever is. It’s rarely linear. There are highs and lows, ebbs and flows, trials and errors, and constantly adjusting until you find what really works for you. And even when you do, it’s still an ongoing process of refining and evolving.
One of the biggest challenges has been putting myself out there, promoting my work, attracting clients, setting prices, and trusting that people would see the value and be willing to pay my worth. That can feel really vulnerable, especially when you’re someone who works so closely with people and genuinely cares about their well-being.
What made it even more layered is that, like most humans, I’ve had my own subconscious core wounds and limiting beliefs to work through along the way. Building a business has a way of bringing all of that to the surface. I’ve had to practice what I teach, heal my own patterns, challenge old narratives, and learn to show up with confidence and self-trust.
While it hasn’t been easy, it’s been incredibly growth-filled. Every challenge has helped me become more grounded, more aligned, and ultimately a better practitioner. And I truly believe those experiences allow me to support my clients on a deeper, more compassionate level.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Aurora Love Counseling LLC began as Aurora Love Coaching LLC, where I coached people who had cycled through unhealthy relational dynamics. I analyzed their dating profiles, text messages, and communication patterns and provided guidance and support. Over time, the work expanded into a blend of coaching and therapy, and today I offer both, often in combination. I’m a licensed professional counselor and social psychologist specializing in attachment theory and relational trauma healing.
Known as “The Attachment Doc”, I help people identify their attachment patterns, understand the subconscious core wounds driving their relationships, and learn more secure ways of relating. What sets my work apart is a genuine obsession with attachment theory. People often ask me, “When you tell people what you do, do you find it exhausting when they dump on you?” And my honest answer is no. I don’t think I’ve ever found it exhausting. I love talking about relational dynamics that much!
My work extends beyond romantic relationships into friendships, family systems, career dynamics, and the relationship people have with themselves. I offer 1:1 coaching, group sessions, therapy, and workshops, along with educational resources including blogs, social media content, ebooks, my book Tales of a Situationship, and my course Date Like a Secure Person.
Brand-wise, I’m most proud of creating work that helps people move from insight into real change. This isn’t surface-level advice. It’s about rewiring attachment patterns at the root so secure connection becomes possible.
What are your plans for the future?
My long-term vision is to make attachment theory common language. I want people to understand their patterns with the same ease they talk about anxiety or stress. I plan to continue on with speaking engagements, hosting workshops, sharing knowledge, and furthering my own learning. My goal is to help shift how we approach dating, relationships, and emotional health at a cultural level.
I see my work expanding into larger conversations, live events, and accessible education that helps people move toward secure attachment in real, practical ways. At the core, I’m committed to continuing to learn, evolve, and share this work as widely as possible.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.auroraloverelationships.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.ibbiearo/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/auroralovecounseling
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ibbie-a-14212719b
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.ibbiearo
Image Credits
The Portia Show
SRA Media
John Strutko
