Adoption Therapists in 02871

Photo of Erica Ortell, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 02871, RI
Erica Ortell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, RI 02871
I specialize in treating pre-teens, teens, adults, and families. I have over 20 years experience treating clients struggling with behavioral disorders, depression, bipolar disorders, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, stress and anger management, poor self-esteem and codependency, life transition issues, complicated grief reactions, childhood trauma, divorce and family adjustments related to remarriage, adoption, trauma and loss.
I specialize in treating pre-teens, teens, adults, and families. I have over 20 years experience treating clients struggling with behavioral disorders, depression, bipolar disorders, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, stress and anger management, poor self-esteem and codependency, life transition issues, complicated grief reactions, childhood trauma, divorce and family adjustments related to remarriage, adoption, trauma and loss.
(401) 415-6010 View (401) 415-6010
Photo of Deborah I Saboya, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 02871, RI
Deborah I Saboya
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, RI 02871
Client focused and humanistic practice committed to development, personal growth, and self determination in a rapidly evolving world. I offer an eclectic approach with several different modalities to meet individual needs via telehealth or in person sessions.
Client focused and humanistic practice committed to development, personal growth, and self determination in a rapidly evolving world. I offer an eclectic approach with several different modalities to meet individual needs via telehealth or in person sessions.
(401) 324-0080 View (401) 324-0080
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Erika L Saviano
Counselor, MA, CAGS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, RI 02871
Therapy takes patience and openness from all whom are involved in the process. I have counseled couples, individuals, and families trying to manage psychological, emotional, and behavioral stressors. Many of my clients are seeking help with PTSD, grief/loss, eating/body image issues, family/relational situations, and sexual concerns.
Therapy takes patience and openness from all whom are involved in the process. I have counseled couples, individuals, and families trying to manage psychological, emotional, and behavioral stressors. Many of my clients are seeking help with PTSD, grief/loss, eating/body image issues, family/relational situations, and sexual concerns.
(401) 217-9934 View (401) 217-9934
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Alanna Sadoff
Counselor, LMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, RI 02871
Do you have concerns regarding yourself or a family member? Has there been a family separation, divorce, abuse history or other reason for you or your child to be feeling anxious or depressed? My goal as a therapist is to help a client address thought processes, feelings and behaviors, understand inner conflicts, challenge negative belief systems and find new ways to cope with, and alleviate distress. I am a licensed psychotherapist with almost 20 years experience specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, body image issues, trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.
Do you have concerns regarding yourself or a family member? Has there been a family separation, divorce, abuse history or other reason for you or your child to be feeling anxious or depressed? My goal as a therapist is to help a client address thought processes, feelings and behaviors, understand inner conflicts, challenge negative belief systems and find new ways to cope with, and alleviate distress. I am a licensed psychotherapist with almost 20 years experience specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, body image issues, trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.
(401) 829-9956 View (401) 829-9956
Photo of Courtney McCall Plourde, Marriage & Family Therapist in 02871, RI
Courtney McCall Plourde
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, RI 02871
Success, change, happiness, hope, kindness, balance - these, among other traits, are things that we strive for & work towards in life but at times feel like they are completely & totally out of reach. Sometimes there are roadblocks & barriers that make the future seem unobtainable and that there is nothing but darkness ahead. It's moments like these that define us. When we are at a crossroads and important choices need to be made - this is where I come in. I wish to offer support, guidance, and help with the hope and intention that together, change can happen, skills can be built and goals can be attained.
Success, change, happiness, hope, kindness, balance - these, among other traits, are things that we strive for & work towards in life but at times feel like they are completely & totally out of reach. Sometimes there are roadblocks & barriers that make the future seem unobtainable and that there is nothing but darkness ahead. It's moments like these that define us. When we are at a crossroads and important choices need to be made - this is where I come in. I wish to offer support, guidance, and help with the hope and intention that together, change can happen, skills can be built and goals can be attained.
(401) 229-2923 View (401) 229-2923
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Lighthouse Counseling Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, RI 02871
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that life is a journey, and with every journey there are bumps in the road. Issues may come up in life that lead to feelings of confusion, anxiety, anger, or depression. It may help to find a person that will listen and can offer a helping hand on that road. I feel that with my years of experience and objective approach, I can be that person. There is a beacon of hope there, for minor bumps as well as life altering losses. I wish you well on your road and hope to hear from you.
I believe that life is a journey, and with every journey there are bumps in the road. Issues may come up in life that lead to feelings of confusion, anxiety, anger, or depression. It may help to find a person that will listen and can offer a helping hand on that road. I feel that with my years of experience and objective approach, I can be that person. There is a beacon of hope there, for minor bumps as well as life altering losses. I wish you well on your road and hope to hear from you.
(401) 217-4142 View (401) 217-4142
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Ryan Post
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portsmouth, RI 02871
Psychotherapy work begins with a view that human beings are health-seeking and 'risk-takers.' My style as a therapist is to nurture and to collaborate with you as you confront challenge. My practice is creative, alive, and rooted in contact and relationship. I will collaborate with you to support your development into the healthy person you were meant to be. We may work indoors or in nature, with conventional talk therapy or experientially. Therapy sessions begin with a 50-yard walk from your parked car to the office-cabin amongst hay fields, trails, horses and ponds.
Psychotherapy work begins with a view that human beings are health-seeking and 'risk-takers.' My style as a therapist is to nurture and to collaborate with you as you confront challenge. My practice is creative, alive, and rooted in contact and relationship. I will collaborate with you to support your development into the healthy person you were meant to be. We may work indoors or in nature, with conventional talk therapy or experientially. Therapy sessions begin with a 50-yard walk from your parked car to the office-cabin amongst hay fields, trails, horses and ponds.
(401) 682-7067 View (401) 682-7067
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Psychological Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, RI 02871
Therapy offers a safe port in the storm allowing you to take time for yourself ~ to strengthen your mind, body and spirit. Psychological Wellness Center provides a comfortable, nonjudgmental and confidential environment with caring, knowledgeable, and invested clinicians to help you on your journey. Our clinicians believe that most often, the client holds the wisdom to resolve their issue. Our skills help to illuminate their path, and assist in removing obstacles, so the solution becomes clearer to them. We LOVE our careers as helpers and our clients tell us that this is evidenced in our work with them!
Therapy offers a safe port in the storm allowing you to take time for yourself ~ to strengthen your mind, body and spirit. Psychological Wellness Center provides a comfortable, nonjudgmental and confidential environment with caring, knowledgeable, and invested clinicians to help you on your journey. Our clinicians believe that most often, the client holds the wisdom to resolve their issue. Our skills help to illuminate their path, and assist in removing obstacles, so the solution becomes clearer to them. We LOVE our careers as helpers and our clients tell us that this is evidenced in our work with them!
(401) 622-0195 View (401) 622-0195
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Virginia M Cerbo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, RI 02871
It has been a privilege and an honor to treat clients with a multitude of problems in their time of need for over 25 years
It has been a privilege and an honor to treat clients with a multitude of problems in their time of need for over 25 years
(401) 404-4283 View (401) 404-4283
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Nancy R Guertin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portsmouth, RI 02871
I have 25+ years working in the field of mental health with children, adolescents, and adults. My wide range of experiences provides me with the knowledge and skills to help people through difficult times in their lives and guide them through the challenges, and sometimes, difficult transitions and adjustments. My job is to provide clients with new skills that empower them to look at their issues from a new perspective and empower them to engage in a change process.
I have 25+ years working in the field of mental health with children, adolescents, and adults. My wide range of experiences provides me with the knowledge and skills to help people through difficult times in their lives and guide them through the challenges, and sometimes, difficult transitions and adjustments. My job is to provide clients with new skills that empower them to look at their issues from a new perspective and empower them to engage in a change process.
(401) 396-5356 View (401) 396-5356
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Carolynn L. Vallot
Counselor, MA, CAGS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, RI 02871
Everyone experiences challenging situations in their life. It's your honesty and self-awareness that has signaled you to reach out. You already possess the healing power of emotional, spiritual and social well-being. Reigniting your full potential is a goal that my years of professional counseling can help you achieve. I am honored to be available for our returning American Soldiers. I also enjoy Psychotherapy with individuals of the Transgender population. I have an expertise and soft-spot for Couples who have experienced infidelity problems. I believe that Grief and Loss is represented in many situations and I pride myself in Grief/ Loss Psychotherapy.
Everyone experiences challenging situations in their life. It's your honesty and self-awareness that has signaled you to reach out. You already possess the healing power of emotional, spiritual and social well-being. Reigniting your full potential is a goal that my years of professional counseling can help you achieve. I am honored to be available for our returning American Soldiers. I also enjoy Psychotherapy with individuals of the Transgender population. I have an expertise and soft-spot for Couples who have experienced infidelity problems. I believe that Grief and Loss is represented in many situations and I pride myself in Grief/ Loss Psychotherapy.
(401) 312-3959 View (401) 312-3959
Photo of Nonie Griscom, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 02871, RI
Nonie Griscom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, RI 02871
Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Therapy is a process of growth. I have the tools and experience to help you get back on track.
Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Therapy is a process of growth. I have the tools and experience to help you get back on track.
(561) 463-3640 View (561) 463-3640
Photo of Megan S. Sinclair, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 02871, RI
Megan S. Sinclair
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, RI 02871
Waitlist for new clients
The human struggle is a phenomenon that transcends time and cultures. It is a normal part of life to experience periods of sadness, confusion, hardship, and an overall desire for self-betterment. Therapy provides a secure environment for exploring the intricacies of the mind and deriving meaning from life experiences. Beginning can seem overwhelming, but it is a pivotal step in transformation.
The human struggle is a phenomenon that transcends time and cultures. It is a normal part of life to experience periods of sadness, confusion, hardship, and an overall desire for self-betterment. Therapy provides a secure environment for exploring the intricacies of the mind and deriving meaning from life experiences. Beginning can seem overwhelming, but it is a pivotal step in transformation.
(401) 388-3950 View (401) 388-3950
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Amber Massed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Portsmouth, RI 02871
Not accepting new clients
Are you/your child experiencing anxiety or depression, or just feeling overwhelmed with the stress of daily life? Is your child displaying disruptive behavior? Have you/your child experienced trauma? As a clinical social worker, my goal is to guide children, adults, and families along the path to improved functioning. I will work with you to make the changes you seek. I believe that the best ways to do this are through a supportive, therapeutic relationship and with an individualized treatment approach.
Are you/your child experiencing anxiety or depression, or just feeling overwhelmed with the stress of daily life? Is your child displaying disruptive behavior? Have you/your child experienced trauma? As a clinical social worker, my goal is to guide children, adults, and families along the path to improved functioning. I will work with you to make the changes you seek. I believe that the best ways to do this are through a supportive, therapeutic relationship and with an individualized treatment approach.
(401) 229-6106 View (401) 229-6106
Photo of Rebecca Tanguay, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 02871, RI
Rebecca Tanguay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portsmouth, RI 02871  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Welcome to Life's A Journey Counseling! The practice will be closed indefinitely. If you need assistance, continue using this website and visit TherapyMatcher.org for additional resources. - My name is Rebecca, and I am an independently licensed clinical social worker. Now that you worked up the confidence to seek treatment, reach out! I am here to help you, but I don't know unless you ask.
Welcome to Life's A Journey Counseling! The practice will be closed indefinitely. If you need assistance, continue using this website and visit TherapyMatcher.org for additional resources. - My name is Rebecca, and I am an independently licensed clinical social worker. Now that you worked up the confidence to seek treatment, reach out! I am here to help you, but I don't know unless you ask.
(401) 356-3201 View (401) 356-3201

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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.