Adoption Therapists in L7M
Dr. Lauren Stenason
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7M
Waitlist for new clients
I provide assessment and treatment to those seeking support for trauma, non-suicidal self-injury, anxiety, substance use, and in navigating experiences with adoption and child welfare involvement.
I’m a clinical psychologist and work with children, adolescents, and adults providing assessment, therapy, and parenting support. My area of expertise is in working with those impacted by adverse childhood experiences, trauma, grief and loss, emotion regulation, and attachment-related difficulties. My practice is informed by my research, which focuses on promoting the mental health of youth impacted by trauma and ways to equip caregivers with positive trauma-informed parenting strategies.
I provide assessment and treatment to those seeking support for trauma, non-suicidal self-injury, anxiety, substance use, and in navigating experiences with adoption and child welfare involvement.
I’m a clinical psychologist and work with children, adolescents, and adults providing assessment, therapy, and parenting support. My area of expertise is in working with those impacted by adverse childhood experiences, trauma, grief and loss, emotion regulation, and attachment-related difficulties. My practice is informed by my research, which focuses on promoting the mental health of youth impacted by trauma and ways to equip caregivers with positive trauma-informed parenting strategies.
Child Therapy Halton
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7M
Is your child or teen struggling with anxiety, depression, or stress? Are they experiencing difficulty at home or at school? We are here to help! Our experienced therapists aim to provide a safe place for children, teens, parents and families to work on their goals and to move towards feeling better. Child Therapy Halton provides Psychotherapy services to children (2-10), adolescents (11-18), young adults (19-23), parents, and families. Our therapists are able to treat a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, difficulty coping, trauma, parental divorce or separation, adoption, ADHD/ LD's and more.
Is your child or teen struggling with anxiety, depression, or stress? Are they experiencing difficulty at home or at school? We are here to help! Our experienced therapists aim to provide a safe place for children, teens, parents and families to work on their goals and to move towards feeling better. Child Therapy Halton provides Psychotherapy services to children (2-10), adolescents (11-18), young adults (19-23), parents, and families. Our therapists are able to treat a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, difficulty coping, trauma, parental divorce or separation, adoption, ADHD/ LD's and more.
Crystal Gerlach: Individual And Couples Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MA, RP, RSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7M
Accepting New Clients. I provide therapy for individuals, couples, teens and families. My practice is focused on those with anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic health diagnosis, emotional eating, burnout, infertility, adoption. I help relationship issues including: communication, lost connection, intimacy, affair recovery, partner withdrawal, separation. Support for child free and childless couples and for LGBTQ+ individuals, couples and families. Therapy will help work through difficult emotions and experiences while building healthy relationships.
Accepting New Clients. I provide therapy for individuals, couples, teens and families. My practice is focused on those with anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic health diagnosis, emotional eating, burnout, infertility, adoption. I help relationship issues including: communication, lost connection, intimacy, affair recovery, partner withdrawal, separation. Support for child free and childless couples and for LGBTQ+ individuals, couples and families. Therapy will help work through difficult emotions and experiences while building healthy relationships.
Do you struggle with anxiety, work stress, or relationship struggles that affect your ability to regulate your emotions? Do you feel overwhelmed by just getting through the day? Do you hope that life could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling uncertain about managing stress at work, navigating relationship struggles, and finding fulfillment and joy. Welcome to a space where healing begins and where you're met with understanding, and compassion. I'm here to guide you on a journey of resilience, self-discovery and empowerment by providing tools, insights and support for you to thrive.
Do you struggle with anxiety, work stress, or relationship struggles that affect your ability to regulate your emotions? Do you feel overwhelmed by just getting through the day? Do you hope that life could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling uncertain about managing stress at work, navigating relationship struggles, and finding fulfillment and joy. Welcome to a space where healing begins and where you're met with understanding, and compassion. I'm here to guide you on a journey of resilience, self-discovery and empowerment by providing tools, insights and support for you to thrive.
I'm an experienced clinical psychologist providing consultation and treatment to adolescents and adults, with a focus on emotions, relationships, and the mind-body connection. I work with individuals who identify with a wide range of challenges including addiction, anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, adjustment issues, interpersonal and relational difficulties, chronic pain, and trauma. I'm always active in continued professional development , but I work primarily from a holistic, emotion focussed, embodied approach with emphasis on mindfulness, acceptance, and self-compassion.
I'm an experienced clinical psychologist providing consultation and treatment to adolescents and adults, with a focus on emotions, relationships, and the mind-body connection. I work with individuals who identify with a wide range of challenges including addiction, anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, adjustment issues, interpersonal and relational difficulties, chronic pain, and trauma. I'm always active in continued professional development , but I work primarily from a holistic, emotion focussed, embodied approach with emphasis on mindfulness, acceptance, and self-compassion.
Child and Family Pathways
Registered Psychotherapist, CYW, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7M (Online Only)
Accepting new virtual clients! Devin from Child and Family Pathways has over 20 years of success and experience working with school age children, parents and teens. Devin also works with young adults 18-21 who may need support transitioning into adulthood. She is comfortable working along side parents, teachers and health care teams with the intent to best support the needs of the client. Specialization's in Trauma and Attachment work, DBT, CBT and some EFT. As well as parent coaching to support behaviours related too; ADHD, ODD, ASD, Anxiety and OCD. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you might have.
Accepting new virtual clients! Devin from Child and Family Pathways has over 20 years of success and experience working with school age children, parents and teens. Devin also works with young adults 18-21 who may need support transitioning into adulthood. She is comfortable working along side parents, teachers and health care teams with the intent to best support the needs of the client. Specialization's in Trauma and Attachment work, DBT, CBT and some EFT. As well as parent coaching to support behaviours related too; ADHD, ODD, ASD, Anxiety and OCD. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you might have.
Nichole Henderson (Formerly Anderson)
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, SSW, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7M
I'm glad you're here, taking the first brave steps towards healing. I know it can be overwhelming at the beginning. But if you'll let me I'd really like to join you on your journey to feeling better about your life. My style is eclectic (using several methods) because I believe therapy should be tailored for every individual. I want to make your healing & self discover experience all about you, not a system. You're in charge of how fast we go, where we go & when you need to rest. I simply journey beside you as a trusted source of perspective & insight. Helping to reframe or see an issue from a different view point.
I'm glad you're here, taking the first brave steps towards healing. I know it can be overwhelming at the beginning. But if you'll let me I'd really like to join you on your journey to feeling better about your life. My style is eclectic (using several methods) because I believe therapy should be tailored for every individual. I want to make your healing & self discover experience all about you, not a system. You're in charge of how fast we go, where we go & when you need to rest. I simply journey beside you as a trusted source of perspective & insight. Helping to reframe or see an issue from a different view point.
Gowtham Vijayakumaran
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7M
Life isn't simple, it's filled with experiences and emotions that can be overwhelming and stressful. As experts of our own life, we interpret and internalize various situations and experiences with different lenses and perspectives. Living in the most multicultural city in the world, we are given the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, insight and perspectives from various cultures and traditions that we can utilize to understand people. I provide an eclectic and holistic approach to therapy to deal with trauma, loss, relationships, conflict, and crisis.
Life isn't simple, it's filled with experiences and emotions that can be overwhelming and stressful. As experts of our own life, we interpret and internalize various situations and experiences with different lenses and perspectives. Living in the most multicultural city in the world, we are given the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, insight and perspectives from various cultures and traditions that we can utilize to understand people. I provide an eclectic and holistic approach to therapy to deal with trauma, loss, relationships, conflict, and crisis.
Shari Lecker - Therapist & Clinical Supervisor
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7M (Online Only)
The decision to seek therapy often comes with feelings of uncertainty and vulnerability. If you are looking for a therapist with whom you can explore your issues in a safe and judgment free space, I am glad you found me. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with 30 years of experience working with children, youth, individuals, families, and parents and caregivers. My therapeutic approach is grounded in authenticity and curiousity and I work from a place of transparency and collaboration. In sessions we will explore what may be underlying your concerns and improve your ability to cope with the challenges that brought you to therapy.
The decision to seek therapy often comes with feelings of uncertainty and vulnerability. If you are looking for a therapist with whom you can explore your issues in a safe and judgment free space, I am glad you found me. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with 30 years of experience working with children, youth, individuals, families, and parents and caregivers. My therapeutic approach is grounded in authenticity and curiousity and I work from a place of transparency and collaboration. In sessions we will explore what may be underlying your concerns and improve your ability to cope with the challenges that brought you to therapy.
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Adoption Counsellors
Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioural or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioural, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.