Adoption Therapists in 30331
Regina S Clyburne
Counselor, MA, APC, NCC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30331
Therapy is a journey where one discovers meaning and strives to achieve self-awareness. I would love to assist you in navigating the journey.
Therapy is a journey where one discovers meaning and strives to achieve self-awareness. I would love to assist you in navigating the journey.
Seek Wise Counsel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30331
My name is Deon L Sanders and I am the Ower/CEO of Seek Wise Counsel. I and my staff, specialize in African American psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Existential, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Schema Therapy, Gestalt, Trauma Focused CBT and IFS. My specific training/education in African American Psychology has provided me knowledge and a deeper subconscious understanding of how the residual effects of slavery, and religious trauma hinders our people. We have both Male and Female therapist on staff. To see staff bios and to book free consultations please visit our website seekwisecounseling.com
My name is Deon L Sanders and I am the Ower/CEO of Seek Wise Counsel. I and my staff, specialize in African American psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Existential, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Schema Therapy, Gestalt, Trauma Focused CBT and IFS. My specific training/education in African American Psychology has provided me knowledge and a deeper subconscious understanding of how the residual effects of slavery, and religious trauma hinders our people. We have both Male and Female therapist on staff. To see staff bios and to book free consultations please visit our website seekwisecounseling.com
Tashara D Stanley
Counselor, MA, LAPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30331 (Online Only)
My passion is to help strengthen the relationship between parent and child. You may feel sometimes that you and your child are having difficulty connecting to where you feel like you are not on the same page. This disconnect coupled with the pressures of school issues, can manifest in your teen through behaviors such as anger, anxiety, depression, self-identity crisis, and even self harm.
My passion is to help strengthen the relationship between parent and child. You may feel sometimes that you and your child are having difficulty connecting to where you feel like you are not on the same page. This disconnect coupled with the pressures of school issues, can manifest in your teen through behaviors such as anger, anxiety, depression, self-identity crisis, and even self harm.
Innovative Options Incorporated
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30331
Innovative Options Incorporated believes that compassionate, high quality behavioral healthcare services can best be provided by being faithful to our core values of respect, justice, compassion, integrity, quality, and confidentiality. Innovative Options is dedicated to promoting an atmosphere of mutual respect and collaboration among everyone involved in care. Innovative Options operates its programs based on the premises of utilizing evidence base empirically supported therapeutic interventions.
Innovative Options Incorporated believes that compassionate, high quality behavioral healthcare services can best be provided by being faithful to our core values of respect, justice, compassion, integrity, quality, and confidentiality. Innovative Options is dedicated to promoting an atmosphere of mutual respect and collaboration among everyone involved in care. Innovative Options operates its programs based on the premises of utilizing evidence base empirically supported therapeutic interventions.
Sala Imara Hilaire
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MAC, CAMS
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30331 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Master Addiction Counselor; and Certified Anger Management Specialist. I offer counseling services to adults, couples, teens and families. My practice philosophy is to treat the "whole person," addressing each client's physical, emotional, social, spiritual and cultural needs. I do this by creating and promoting conditions conducive to personal growth and development.I provide solution-focused treatment using Mindfulness interventions that aim to help individuals, couples and families attain optimal functioning at home, school, work and in society.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Master Addiction Counselor; and Certified Anger Management Specialist. I offer counseling services to adults, couples, teens and families. My practice philosophy is to treat the "whole person," addressing each client's physical, emotional, social, spiritual and cultural needs. I do this by creating and promoting conditions conducive to personal growth and development.I provide solution-focused treatment using Mindfulness interventions that aim to help individuals, couples and families attain optimal functioning at home, school, work and in society.
Meka A
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CPCS, CLC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30331 (Online Only)
I am Meka, a Licensed Professional Counselor. I’m a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor. I have a bachelor's degree in Sociology and a master's degree in Professional Counseling. I specialize in grief, trauma, relationships, LGBTQI+, Maternal Mental Health, Infertility, and more. I do believe my clients are the experts of their lives and the concerns they are experiencing. I’m here to help facilitate my client’s growth as much as possible!
I am Meka, a Licensed Professional Counselor. I’m a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor. I have a bachelor's degree in Sociology and a master's degree in Professional Counseling. I specialize in grief, trauma, relationships, LGBTQI+, Maternal Mental Health, Infertility, and more. I do believe my clients are the experts of their lives and the concerns they are experiencing. I’m here to help facilitate my client’s growth as much as possible!
Tamara Brown Payne
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CRC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30331 (Online Only)
As a holistic therapist and life strategist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential through growth in all aspects of your life. While we can't change the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in life. By applying eclectic therapy approaches and techniques, we will discover long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Philosophy: "It is what it is, but it doesn't have to be. Experience is a lesson and the lesson is a new experience."
As a holistic therapist and life strategist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential through growth in all aspects of your life. While we can't change the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in life. By applying eclectic therapy approaches and techniques, we will discover long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Philosophy: "It is what it is, but it doesn't have to be. Experience is a lesson and the lesson is a new experience."
Dr. Sharon Belhamel
Marriage & Family Therapist, ND, LMFT, SPHR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30331 (Online Only)
Are you feeling depressed? Are you feeling stressed? Are you having relationship problems? Do you feel like your life is out of control? Are you ready for a change? If so, then... Welcome! Thank you for considering me to be a part of your journey as you take the first step towards healing.
Are you feeling depressed? Are you feeling stressed? Are you having relationship problems? Do you feel like your life is out of control? Are you ready for a change? If so, then... Welcome! Thank you for considering me to be a part of your journey as you take the first step towards healing.
Djuana Swift
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30331
Managing the challenges of life takes skill that both children and adults have to learn. I enjoy helping people gain insight into their behaviors and enhance their skills for overcoming problems in positive ways. My goal is to help people learn to manage their emotions and behaviors, help individuals break the cycle of abuse and violence, and help people foster healthy relationships. I provide compassion while helping people find their inner strength and resources for adjusting to the challenges of life.
Managing the challenges of life takes skill that both children and adults have to learn. I enjoy helping people gain insight into their behaviors and enhance their skills for overcoming problems in positive ways. My goal is to help people learn to manage their emotions and behaviors, help individuals break the cycle of abuse and violence, and help people foster healthy relationships. I provide compassion while helping people find their inner strength and resources for adjusting to the challenges of life.
Gray Matters Counseling & Consulting Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30331
"Getting to the heart of the matter..." We exist to encourage and promote the overall health, well-being and life success of individuals and families - spirit, soul, and body.
"Getting to the heart of the matter..." We exist to encourage and promote the overall health, well-being and life success of individuals and families - spirit, soul, and body.
Creating Links Consultants
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEdS, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30331
Not accepting new clients
It is my experience and belief children and their families desire a loving bond and connection despite the life obstacles they may endure. My techniques and interventions provide reassurance, support, guidance and insight through cognitive behavioral, behavioral modification,play therapy and trainings.My entire professional career, over 15 years, has involved working with children and their families dealing with crises and/or temporary concerns. I have experiences in settings such as daycares, emergency shelters, residential facilities, mental health outpatient clinics, and foster homes. I work in tandem with pediatricians, psychologists, psychiatrists, and teachers to ensure the best effective treatment for my young clients.
It is my experience and belief children and their families desire a loving bond and connection despite the life obstacles they may endure. My techniques and interventions provide reassurance, support, guidance and insight through cognitive behavioral, behavioral modification,play therapy and trainings.My entire professional career, over 15 years, has involved working with children and their families dealing with crises and/or temporary concerns. I have experiences in settings such as daycares, emergency shelters, residential facilities, mental health outpatient clinics, and foster homes. I work in tandem with pediatricians, psychologists, psychiatrists, and teachers to ensure the best effective treatment for my young clients.
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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.