Adoption Therapists in 06902

Photo of Karen Mazarin Stanek, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Karen Mazarin Stanek
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Stamford, CT 06902
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I enjoy working with couples, individuals and families using an eclectic systemic approach. I am trained in EMDR, emotionally focused couples therapy, transgenerational, structural, strategic and solution focused approaches to family therapy. I also use Family Constellations in my work. As an adjunct to my therapy, I received Hypnotherapy certification. I am using hypnosis to help clients with sleep disorders, fears and phobias, as well as weight loss.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I enjoy working with couples, individuals and families using an eclectic systemic approach. I am trained in EMDR, emotionally focused couples therapy, transgenerational, structural, strategic and solution focused approaches to family therapy. I also use Family Constellations in my work. As an adjunct to my therapy, I received Hypnotherapy certification. I am using hypnosis to help clients with sleep disorders, fears and phobias, as well as weight loss.
(203) 318-4429 View (203) 318-4429
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Alejandro Molina Rendon
LCSW
Verified Verified
Stamford, CT 06902  (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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Sephora Baron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Stamford, CT 06902
Have you ever wondered whether in person or video therapy would work for you?I understand the impact of your psychological health and am committed to helping during this time.I provide individual and family psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults with a broad range of disorders using evidence-based approaches and a variety of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Family Systems.I work with children with diagnoses of Anxiety, Depression, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Attachment disorders, Social anxiety,and many others
Have you ever wondered whether in person or video therapy would work for you?I understand the impact of your psychological health and am committed to helping during this time.I provide individual and family psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults with a broad range of disorders using evidence-based approaches and a variety of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Family Systems.I work with children with diagnoses of Anxiety, Depression, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Attachment disorders, Social anxiety,and many others
(203) 793-6088 View (203) 793-6088
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Gary W Stanek
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Stamford, CT 06902  (Online Only)
I work with children, adolescents, couples and families. I have extensive experience in trauma recovery, stepfamily issues, dissociative identity disorder and parent empowerment. I also work with local attorneys and the courts in high conflict custody cases, I facilitate coparenting after divorce and I perform family reunification. With special training in EMDR, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy, I bring a range of talents and expertise to all that I do. I also enjoy my work as an adjunct professor of psychology at Norwalk Community College.
I work with children, adolescents, couples and families. I have extensive experience in trauma recovery, stepfamily issues, dissociative identity disorder and parent empowerment. I also work with local attorneys and the courts in high conflict custody cases, I facilitate coparenting after divorce and I perform family reunification. With special training in EMDR, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy, I bring a range of talents and expertise to all that I do. I also enjoy my work as an adjunct professor of psychology at Norwalk Community College.
(475) 239-2816 View (475) 239-2816
Photo of Gilda Stern Orwasher, LCSW, PhD, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Gilda Stern Orwasher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Stamford, CT 06902
I am a psychotherapist who wil work with your family, couples, and you as an individual for both long and short term treatment. My experience of over 15 years is in various treatment modalities from psychoanalytic training to cognitive behavioral techniques. My most successful treatment has been with individuals who are in a life adjustment phase. My techniques have achieved success for people who are trying finding a life partner, having or adopting children , recoving from the loss of a spouse and partner, restructing careers and blending families. I take insurance assignments and want to help you with lifes' issues.
I am a psychotherapist who wil work with your family, couples, and you as an individual for both long and short term treatment. My experience of over 15 years is in various treatment modalities from psychoanalytic training to cognitive behavioral techniques. My most successful treatment has been with individuals who are in a life adjustment phase. My techniques have achieved success for people who are trying finding a life partner, having or adopting children , recoving from the loss of a spouse and partner, restructing careers and blending families. I take insurance assignments and want to help you with lifes' issues.
(203) 405-5204 View (203) 405-5204
Photo of Robin Ordan, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Robin Ordan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Stamford, CT 06902
I am committed to, and passionate about, working with the complex issues of Families, Couples and Individuals as we walk through the process of change together. I have expanded into Coaching Executives and Small Businesses. facilitating effective communication and relationship dynamics for companies is quite similar to working with families. I have a vast amount of experience working with Children, Adolescents, and their families as they struggle with the challenges of coping with Divorce, Parent/Child Conflict, Trauma, Grief, as well as the natural challenges of each of the developmental stages of childhood. Located on the Border of Old Greenwich
I am committed to, and passionate about, working with the complex issues of Families, Couples and Individuals as we walk through the process of change together. I have expanded into Coaching Executives and Small Businesses. facilitating effective communication and relationship dynamics for companies is quite similar to working with families. I have a vast amount of experience working with Children, Adolescents, and their families as they struggle with the challenges of coping with Divorce, Parent/Child Conflict, Trauma, Grief, as well as the natural challenges of each of the developmental stages of childhood. Located on the Border of Old Greenwich
(203) 244-7705 View (203) 244-7705
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Dr. Normajean Cefarelli
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Stamford, CT 06902
Have you ever wondered whether in person or video therapy would work for you? I offer a complimentary phone consultation to discuss any questions you may have. You can talk to me about anything; nothing you say will surprise me. I can help your adolescent or young adult work through difficulties and become their own therapist by learning how to deal with challenges. My work is dedicated to the well-being of families and young adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship and work issues, and other stressors. I am easy to talk to, compassionate, and real. Clients often see improvement early on in therapy.
Have you ever wondered whether in person or video therapy would work for you? I offer a complimentary phone consultation to discuss any questions you may have. You can talk to me about anything; nothing you say will surprise me. I can help your adolescent or young adult work through difficulties and become their own therapist by learning how to deal with challenges. My work is dedicated to the well-being of families and young adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship and work issues, and other stressors. I am easy to talk to, compassionate, and real. Clients often see improvement early on in therapy.
(646) 679-2590 View (646) 679-2590
Photo of Sephora Baron, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Sephora Baron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Stamford, CT 06902
Are you missing appreciation? Does he stonewall? Does she not stop criticizing? Anxious and having trust issues? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Fighting over sexual frequency? I can help you stop the negative cycle. Feel love again. Feel intimate again. Trained explicitly as a marriage and family therapist, I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. I believe in a collaborative approach and skilled at creating tools to foster healthy connections between couples and families. Together, we repair your relationship by introducing new methods of communication to increase empathy and flexibility.
Are you missing appreciation? Does he stonewall? Does she not stop criticizing? Anxious and having trust issues? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Fighting over sexual frequency? I can help you stop the negative cycle. Feel love again. Feel intimate again. Trained explicitly as a marriage and family therapist, I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. I believe in a collaborative approach and skilled at creating tools to foster healthy connections between couples and families. Together, we repair your relationship by introducing new methods of communication to increase empathy and flexibility.
(203) 793-6724 View (203) 793-6724
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Counseling with Love with Vanessa Love
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC, ATR, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Stamford, CT 06902
Waitlist for new clients
What if at the end of your therapy session, you felt good, you felt empowered, and felt that you had a sense of direction? Counseling helps in various ways to work through the unspeakable events or emotions in a person's life. Clients are encouraged to create tangible goals for themselves to work on between sessions, which helps to create coping skills and continuity of healing/treatment outside of their sessions.
What if at the end of your therapy session, you felt good, you felt empowered, and felt that you had a sense of direction? Counseling helps in various ways to work through the unspeakable events or emotions in a person's life. Clients are encouraged to create tangible goals for themselves to work on between sessions, which helps to create coping skills and continuity of healing/treatment outside of their sessions.
(914) 350-6936 View (914) 350-6936
Photo of Ashley Galvin, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Ashley Galvin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Stamford, CT 06902
I enjoy connecting with my clients and working collaboratively with them to create positive change. I strongly believe that no one is "too far gone", "too damaged", or "beyond help". All individuals have an innate ability to self-right, heal, change, grow and thrive, which starts from the inside out. Sometimes this is difficult to foster, but that does not mean it cannot be done. You have already begun your journey by visiting this page. In my practice, I utilize a caring, holistic, client-centered approach tailoring treatment specifically to each individual, as one size does not fit all.
I enjoy connecting with my clients and working collaboratively with them to create positive change. I strongly believe that no one is "too far gone", "too damaged", or "beyond help". All individuals have an innate ability to self-right, heal, change, grow and thrive, which starts from the inside out. Sometimes this is difficult to foster, but that does not mean it cannot be done. You have already begun your journey by visiting this page. In my practice, I utilize a caring, holistic, client-centered approach tailoring treatment specifically to each individual, as one size does not fit all.
(203) 680-3086 View (203) 680-3086
Photo of Debra Dorfman Botens, PhD, Psychologist
Debra Dorfman Botens
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Stamford, CT 06902
A friend and colleague once wrote "I have known Debra since she took a position in 1994 as a Clinical Psychologist in our regional hospital. Physicians, nurses, and I were soon taken by her warmth, compassion, and ability to help others, even those with the most difficult of problems. She demonstrated an affinity for children, adolescents, and families, having an instinctual playful approach with children, easy connection with adolescents, and sensitivity toward families." Since that time, I - Debra - have attempted to join others along their path and walk with them toward a better future.
A friend and colleague once wrote "I have known Debra since she took a position in 1994 as a Clinical Psychologist in our regional hospital. Physicians, nurses, and I were soon taken by her warmth, compassion, and ability to help others, even those with the most difficult of problems. She demonstrated an affinity for children, adolescents, and families, having an instinctual playful approach with children, easy connection with adolescents, and sensitivity toward families." Since that time, I - Debra - have attempted to join others along their path and walk with them toward a better future.
(475) 882-8685 View (475) 882-8685
Photo of Sandra Eagle, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Sandra Eagle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stamford, CT 06902
I am a psychotherapist, working with children (playtherapy), adolescents, and adults, in individual, couples, family therapy, and groupwork. I blend techniques from the psychotherapeutic and meditational traditions, to guide you right to the place where tension and confusion are causing your energy to be 'knotted', and facilitate a break-through. The freed energy becomes available to support you in creating your life, and your relationships, in the way you aspire to. take a look at my website www.sandraeagle.com available here by viewing my homepage.
I am a psychotherapist, working with children (playtherapy), adolescents, and adults, in individual, couples, family therapy, and groupwork. I blend techniques from the psychotherapeutic and meditational traditions, to guide you right to the place where tension and confusion are causing your energy to be 'knotted', and facilitate a break-through. The freed energy becomes available to support you in creating your life, and your relationships, in the way you aspire to. take a look at my website www.sandraeagle.com available here by viewing my homepage.
(203) 275-0715 View (203) 275-0715
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SoConn Behavioral Health (Accepting new clients)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Stamford, CT 06902
Ralph Arnone, LCSW is our CEO & Clinical Manager who was born and raised in Greenwich with strong ties to the community. Covid 19 is not an issue. Virtual sessions available. We have NO waiting list. 12 Staff Clinicians available. Hablamos Espanol tambien. We serve Greater Greenwich/Stamford. Diagnosed patients are a specialty. CBT/DBT & insight oriented treatment methods for mood, anxiety disorders. Drug/alcohol addiction. Responding to recent crises with young people in Town. Accepting nearly all insurances including Husky and Medicare. We respond to all inquiries for service within 24 hours. Again, NO waiting list.
Ralph Arnone, LCSW is our CEO & Clinical Manager who was born and raised in Greenwich with strong ties to the community. Covid 19 is not an issue. Virtual sessions available. We have NO waiting list. 12 Staff Clinicians available. Hablamos Espanol tambien. We serve Greater Greenwich/Stamford. Diagnosed patients are a specialty. CBT/DBT & insight oriented treatment methods for mood, anxiety disorders. Drug/alcohol addiction. Responding to recent crises with young people in Town. Accepting nearly all insurances including Husky and Medicare. We respond to all inquiries for service within 24 hours. Again, NO waiting list.
(475) 241-0464 View (475) 241-0464
Photo of Mieke Stapelberg, MA, LPC, ABS, NCE, Licensed Professional Counselor
Mieke Stapelberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ABS, NCE
Verified Verified
Stamford, CT 06902
My path to therapy has been anything but ordinary. Twelve years ago, I took a leap of faith and packed my entire life into a single suitcase, leaving South Africa behind to build a new chapter in the United States. Today, I am blessed with a beautiful family and a career that fills me with passion and purpose. Although I initially pursued acting, I soon discovered my true calling: working closely with clients like you, witnessing their personal growth, and helping them thrive! There's nothing more fulfilling to me than connecting with individuals one-on-one and making them feel seen, heard, and understood.
My path to therapy has been anything but ordinary. Twelve years ago, I took a leap of faith and packed my entire life into a single suitcase, leaving South Africa behind to build a new chapter in the United States. Today, I am blessed with a beautiful family and a career that fills me with passion and purpose. Although I initially pursued acting, I soon discovered my true calling: working closely with clients like you, witnessing their personal growth, and helping them thrive! There's nothing more fulfilling to me than connecting with individuals one-on-one and making them feel seen, heard, and understood.
(475) 222-1422 View (475) 222-1422
Photo of Julianna Greene The Truth Is... Llc, LCSW, LMSW, MPA, MRE, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Julianna Greene The Truth Is... Llc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW, MPA, MRE
Verified Verified
Stamford, CT 06902  (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
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.