Adoption Therapists in 34685
Elaine Sandra Berman
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Palm Harbor, FL 34685
For over 20 years I have counseled individuals, couples, and families in solving problems that have been emotionally and sometimes also physically painful. My psychological tools with children, adolescents, adults and senior citizens have been developed over many years to choose the therapy strategy that fits the person and their problems. I may use cognitive behavioral, hypnotic, or another therapeutic approach depending on what is needed for you.
My supportive and positive attitude in additional in addition to my years of experience can enable you to have the quality of life you seek.
For over 20 years I have counseled individuals, couples, and families in solving problems that have been emotionally and sometimes also physically painful. My psychological tools with children, adolescents, adults and senior citizens have been developed over many years to choose the therapy strategy that fits the person and their problems. I may use cognitive behavioral, hypnotic, or another therapeutic approach depending on what is needed for you.
My supportive and positive attitude in additional in addition to my years of experience can enable you to have the quality of life you seek.
Demitra Saravanos @ Better Coping Now
Counselor, LMHC, EdS, MEd
Verified Verified
Palm Harbor, FL 34685
Welcome! Are you seeking effective and long lasting help for successful living? Better Coping Now is a results-oriented, specialized psychotherapy & counseling practice for women, couples, & children. I exclusively work with those who are highly motivated & invested in their wellbeing. I am professionally qualified to offer insights and tools as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor awarded both a Master's Degree & Education Specialist Degree in Mental Health Counseling. During our time together, we will discover your goals & determine the most effective approach for your successful life. Expect the process to be uniquely compassionate and motivating!
Learn about my areas of focus www.bettercopingnow.com.
Welcome! Are you seeking effective and long lasting help for successful living? Better Coping Now is a results-oriented, specialized psychotherapy & counseling practice for women, couples, & children. I exclusively work with those who are highly motivated & invested in their wellbeing. I am professionally qualified to offer insights and tools as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor awarded both a Master's Degree & Education Specialist Degree in Mental Health Counseling. During our time together, we will discover your goals & determine the most effective approach for your successful life. Expect the process to be uniquely compassionate and motivating!
Learn about my areas of focus www.bettercopingnow.com.
Vivian A Campos-Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Palm Harbor, FL 34685
Children, adolescents and adults are all welcome. If you are having issues with your children in school or at home, I can help you find better ways in addressing these issues. I have assisted children and adolescents who have behavior or emotional problems become more focused and control their behavior using behavioral modification techniques and working closely with the family. Clients are encouraged to identify their strengths and build on those strengths to improve their self esteem and accomplish their goals. Clients are assisted in developing effective coping skills to better overcome any crisis or obstacle.
Children, adolescents and adults are all welcome. If you are having issues with your children in school or at home, I can help you find better ways in addressing these issues. I have assisted children and adolescents who have behavior or emotional problems become more focused and control their behavior using behavioral modification techniques and working closely with the family. Clients are encouraged to identify their strengths and build on those strengths to improve their self esteem and accomplish their goals. Clients are assisted in developing effective coping skills to better overcome any crisis or obstacle.
James Tresh
Counselor, MA, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Palm Harbor, FL 34685
I am a seasoned therapist, and have been in practice for many years. I see persons in all stages of life. Thus, I can help you face important issues, such as marital concerns, separation or divorce, challenges of raising your children, work conflicts, relationship issues, and major illness and death of loved-ones. I can assist you with problems related to the use of alcohol and other drugs. Specifically, I see many persons who are struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety and other symptoms.
I am a seasoned therapist, and have been in practice for many years. I see persons in all stages of life. Thus, I can help you face important issues, such as marital concerns, separation or divorce, challenges of raising your children, work conflicts, relationship issues, and major illness and death of loved-ones. I can assist you with problems related to the use of alcohol and other drugs. Specifically, I see many persons who are struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety and other symptoms.
Matt Welch
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palm Harbor, FL 34685
Not accepting new clients
I believe that all of us have the power to make choices that will improve our lives immediately. I encourage clients to focus on what that have control of, rather than what they do not. I encourage and practice a cooperative approach to marriage, parenting and life. I work with individuals, couples, families, and kids of all ages and circumstances. I have extensive experience in helping with school related issues and advocating for families regarding these concerns. I also enjoy working with athletes and helping them improve their "mental game.
I believe that all of us have the power to make choices that will improve our lives immediately. I encourage clients to focus on what that have control of, rather than what they do not. I encourage and practice a cooperative approach to marriage, parenting and life. I work with individuals, couples, families, and kids of all ages and circumstances. I have extensive experience in helping with school related issues and advocating for families regarding these concerns. I also enjoy working with athletes and helping them improve their "mental game.
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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.