Adoption Therapists in 06901

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Virginia P Ayres
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LADC, BCPTSD
Verified Verified
Stamford, CT 06901
I specialize in attachment issues, including those caused by disrupted attachments during early childhood or the adoption process.
At times, it can be difficult to feel joy or appreciate life due to mental health challenges that appear during times of transition. Asking for help can be intimidating. I offer compassionate, non-judgmental, and empowering therapy solutions, helping you develop your strengths and find balance in your life. For over fifteen years, I have worked with couples, adults, young adults, children, and families who are struggling with anxiety, anger, addictions, and relationship issues.
I specialize in attachment issues, including those caused by disrupted attachments during early childhood or the adoption process.
At times, it can be difficult to feel joy or appreciate life due to mental health challenges that appear during times of transition. Asking for help can be intimidating. I offer compassionate, non-judgmental, and empowering therapy solutions, helping you develop your strengths and find balance in your life. For over fifteen years, I have worked with couples, adults, young adults, children, and families who are struggling with anxiety, anger, addictions, and relationship issues.
(203) 529-4567 View (203) 529-4567
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Brooke Davidson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Stamford, CT 06901  (Online Only)
Hi! I am a therapist that is dedicated to helping people navigate life's challenges and discover their inner strengths. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to facilitate healing and growth. I tailor my treatment to meet your specific needs and together we'll work towards building resilience, enhancing self-awareness, gaining understanding, and fostering positive change.
Hi! I am a therapist that is dedicated to helping people navigate life's challenges and discover their inner strengths. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to facilitate healing and growth. I tailor my treatment to meet your specific needs and together we'll work towards building resilience, enhancing self-awareness, gaining understanding, and fostering positive change.
(475) 281-2520 View (475) 281-2520
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Angela Snelling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC , LPCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Stamford, CT 06901  (Online Only)
I believe that the core of successful psychotherapy lies in creating a safe place for you to talk about things that are truly important in your life. I am currently an online psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience. I draw from various evidence-based approaches to provide personalized therapy that meets your unique needs. While we cannot always avoid the challenges that arise in our life, we do have a choice how to address them. I believe that there is much to learn from these struggles and that by facing them we create opportunity for making enduring changes in our life.
I believe that the core of successful psychotherapy lies in creating a safe place for you to talk about things that are truly important in your life. I am currently an online psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience. I draw from various evidence-based approaches to provide personalized therapy that meets your unique needs. While we cannot always avoid the challenges that arise in our life, we do have a choice how to address them. I believe that there is much to learn from these struggles and that by facing them we create opportunity for making enduring changes in our life.
(203) 779-6372 View (203) 779-6372
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Edward J Schork
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Stamford, CT 06901
Welcome! Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, unfulfilled or invalidated at work or in your relationships? Experiencing intense sadness, anxiety, anger, loneliness, stuck in unsatisfying or self-defeating patterns? Worried about a struggling child or challenged by a troubled teen or difficult family member? Having romantic/marital difficulties, contemplating breakup/divorce? I can help. Together we can build a compassionate, empathic "team effort" that builds upon & enhances your existing strengths, helps you learn new, optimal coping strategies & communication & relationship skills, heals pain and suffering, overcomes obstacles, optimizes career, school or family wellbeing & success, enhances feelings of life satisfaction and fulfillment, and maximizes your and your loved ones' potential.
Welcome! Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, unfulfilled or invalidated at work or in your relationships? Experiencing intense sadness, anxiety, anger, loneliness, stuck in unsatisfying or self-defeating patterns? Worried about a struggling child or challenged by a troubled teen or difficult family member? Having romantic/marital difficulties, contemplating breakup/divorce? I can help. Together we can build a compassionate, empathic "team effort" that builds upon & enhances your existing strengths, helps you learn new, optimal coping strategies & communication & relationship skills, heals pain and suffering, overcomes obstacles, optimizes career, school or family wellbeing & success, enhances feelings of life satisfaction and fulfillment, and maximizes your and your loved ones' potential.
(203) 463-4194 View (203) 463-4194
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Julianna Greene The Truth Is... Llc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW, MPA, MRE
Verified Verified
Stamford, CT 06901  (Online Only)
Making the decision to participate in therapy is a huge step and great beginning to improving your daily life skills and functioning. I am available to support and guide your efforts in moving forward with transforming your life and making the necessary changes that will propel you to a better emotional space. https://www.facebook.com/JMARIELCSW. https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com/listing/julianna-greene-lcsw/ https://open.spotify.com/show/0iDPHJx09UZW5TCHWbGk48 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-that-about/id1562056075
Making the decision to participate in therapy is a huge step and great beginning to improving your daily life skills and functioning. I am available to support and guide your efforts in moving forward with transforming your life and making the necessary changes that will propel you to a better emotional space. https://www.facebook.com/JMARIELCSW. https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com/listing/julianna-greene-lcsw/ https://open.spotify.com/show/0iDPHJx09UZW5TCHWbGk48 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-that-about/id1562056075
(914) 335-3504 View (914) 335-3504
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Talia Ben-Joseph
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, LPC, CCTP, CMHIMP
Verified Verified
Stamford, CT 06901
A commitment to treat the whole person: BODY, MIND, HEART AND SPIRIT. My practice is dedicated to treating children, adolescent, college students, their family members, and special needs. Adults are seen on a case by case. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Expressive Therapist, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I view the body, mind, and spirit as being integrally connected and my practice is based on neuroscience research. My approach is integrative, holistic, dynamic, and experiential. This perspective has led me to extensive post-graduate training in cutting-edge techniques that help speed up the healing process
A commitment to treat the whole person: BODY, MIND, HEART AND SPIRIT. My practice is dedicated to treating children, adolescent, college students, their family members, and special needs. Adults are seen on a case by case. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Expressive Therapist, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I view the body, mind, and spirit as being integrally connected and my practice is based on neuroscience research. My approach is integrative, holistic, dynamic, and experiential. This perspective has led me to extensive post-graduate training in cutting-edge techniques that help speed up the healing process
(203) 654-3701 View (203) 654-3701
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Alejandro Molina Rendon
LCSW
Verified Verified
Stamford, CT 06901  (Online Only)
I offer individualized and tailored care with strong humanistic approach especially oriented to resolve problems and improve quality of life. I am humble and committed and you can count with my professional expertise to move forward with your goals.
I offer individualized and tailored care with strong humanistic approach especially oriented to resolve problems and improve quality of life. I am humble and committed and you can count with my professional expertise to move forward with your goals.
(475) 215-2686 View (475) 215-2686
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Wendy R Aronsson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Stamford, CT 06901
I am a licensed psychotherapist in Greenwich, Ct. and have practiced for over 25 years. I work with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples and families. In addition, I work with parents of children with learning disabilities. I utilize an eclectic approach to address each person's unique set of circumstances and needs. My approach to therapy is non-judgemental and collaborative.
I am a licensed psychotherapist in Greenwich, Ct. and have practiced for over 25 years. I work with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples and families. In addition, I work with parents of children with learning disabilities. I utilize an eclectic approach to address each person's unique set of circumstances and needs. My approach to therapy is non-judgemental and collaborative.
(203) 869-7303 View (203) 869-7303
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Anita Morse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LP
Verified Verified
Stamford, CT 06901
I am a Jungian Analyst with over 30 years of experience as a therapist and supervisor in a variety of settings including psychiatric hospitals, outpatient mental health clinics and private practice. My focus is on individual adults and couples who experience relationship issues, anxiety, depression and are searching for meaning in their lives. I explore repeating patterns that prevent individuals from living life to the fullest and try to find other possibilities in dealing with difficult situations. I believe that it is when we experience these difficult times that the greatest potential and most fulfilling change can occur.
I am a Jungian Analyst with over 30 years of experience as a therapist and supervisor in a variety of settings including psychiatric hospitals, outpatient mental health clinics and private practice. My focus is on individual adults and couples who experience relationship issues, anxiety, depression and are searching for meaning in their lives. I explore repeating patterns that prevent individuals from living life to the fullest and try to find other possibilities in dealing with difficult situations. I believe that it is when we experience these difficult times that the greatest potential and most fulfilling change can occur.
(347) 694-4898 View (347) 694-4898
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Westport Family Counseling
Counselor, LMFT, LCSW, EdD
Verified Verified
Stamford, CT 06901
Are you feeling stuck in your life? Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns in relationships? We create a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your behaviors, feelings and beliefs. We help you to become more connected with your intuition and gain clarity and awareness to live a more fulfilling life. Whether couples therapy, individual counseling, family therapy, or behavioral issues in children, our team of therapists can help. We work with young children, adolescents and adults and treat a variety of issues.
Are you feeling stuck in your life? Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns in relationships? We create a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your behaviors, feelings and beliefs. We help you to become more connected with your intuition and gain clarity and awareness to live a more fulfilling life. Whether couples therapy, individual counseling, family therapy, or behavioral issues in children, our team of therapists can help. We work with young children, adolescents and adults and treat a variety of issues.
(203) 599-4207 View (203) 599-4207
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Leah Furst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stamford, CT 06901  (Online Only)
I'm Leah, a LCSW in the state of Connecticut and a LMSW in the state of New York. I understand how daunting it can be to enter counseling for the first time and want to set you at ease from our first meeting. I am all about meeting clients where they are and tend to allow conversation to flow organically. I often incorporate humor into sessions and believe in the power of connection, empathy, understanding and trust as essential elements to a therapeutic relationship. I strongly believe that my role as a therapist is to help my clients become empowered to bring about the meaningful change they are seeking in their own lives.
I'm Leah, a LCSW in the state of Connecticut and a LMSW in the state of New York. I understand how daunting it can be to enter counseling for the first time and want to set you at ease from our first meeting. I am all about meeting clients where they are and tend to allow conversation to flow organically. I often incorporate humor into sessions and believe in the power of connection, empathy, understanding and trust as essential elements to a therapeutic relationship. I strongly believe that my role as a therapist is to help my clients become empowered to bring about the meaningful change they are seeking in their own lives.
(475) 219-6601 View (475) 219-6601
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Julia Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
Stamford, CT 06901
Hi, I am Dr Julia, director of Creative Therapies. Over thirty years I have developed and fine-tuned a unique, whole-child approach to child therapy. After your consultation, initial parent intake and goal setting, your child will enter therapy. Whether your child plays, draws, or talks, the challenges will present for healing, usually in the very first session, and often different from what the parents identified. Your child will play, resolve and master challenges. While unlike traditional child therapy you participate in weekly phone discussions, receive assignments, techniques and answers to your questions and concerns.
Hi, I am Dr Julia, director of Creative Therapies. Over thirty years I have developed and fine-tuned a unique, whole-child approach to child therapy. After your consultation, initial parent intake and goal setting, your child will enter therapy. Whether your child plays, draws, or talks, the challenges will present for healing, usually in the very first session, and often different from what the parents identified. Your child will play, resolve and master challenges. While unlike traditional child therapy you participate in weekly phone discussions, receive assignments, techniques and answers to your questions and concerns.
(475) 267-1518 View (475) 267-1518
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Rebecca Boedges
Counselor, MA, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Stamford, CT 06901  (Online Only)
Feeling stuck? Wondering how you got to where you are in life? Relationship issues? Overwhelmed? Sad? Wanting to make a change but don't know where to begin? These are often the concerns my clients bring into therapy. Through our work together, we find the way forward; no issue is too big or too small. Counseling can help and contrary to popular belief, it can be fun and healing at the same time!
Feeling stuck? Wondering how you got to where you are in life? Relationship issues? Overwhelmed? Sad? Wanting to make a change but don't know where to begin? These are often the concerns my clients bring into therapy. Through our work together, we find the way forward; no issue is too big or too small. Counseling can help and contrary to popular belief, it can be fun and healing at the same time!
(802) 239-4814 View (802) 239-4814
Adoption Therapists

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 behavioral 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, behavioral, 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.