Adoption Therapists in 79701
Aron Byford
LPC Associate, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midland, TX 79701
I can work with couples and families and enjoy working with clients who have issues related to adoption.
Are you looking for someone to help you as you navigate life? There are many reasons that people seek counseling including grief, anxiety, and depression. Some look for help in dealing with trauma or life changes. I offer counseling to children, adolescents, and adults who are looking to maneuver difficult situations and move into lives that are more liberated.
I can work with couples and families and enjoy working with clients who have issues related to adoption.
Are you looking for someone to help you as you navigate life? There are many reasons that people seek counseling including grief, anxiety, and depression. Some look for help in dealing with trauma or life changes. I offer counseling to children, adolescents, and adults who are looking to maneuver difficult situations and move into lives that are more liberated.
Stephanie Mead
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Midland, TX 79701
Are you weighed down by stress, negative thinking, low self-esteem, or trauma? Are you emotionally drained from feeling angry, anxious or depressed? Are you wondering if change is even possible? Feeling happier, more relaxed, and less stressed is possible! Your happiness and ability to love and care for others will improve as you take the time to care for yourself. You will develop the skills needed to face life’s challenges and disappointments.
Are you weighed down by stress, negative thinking, low self-esteem, or trauma? Are you emotionally drained from feeling angry, anxious or depressed? Are you wondering if change is even possible? Feeling happier, more relaxed, and less stressed is possible! Your happiness and ability to love and care for others will improve as you take the time to care for yourself. You will develop the skills needed to face life’s challenges and disappointments.
Kelsie Golden
LPC-Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midland, TX 79701
Healing comes from an intentional choice and giving yourself permission to take that choice. Seeking help is the first, and bravest, choice we can make. I would love to be part of this new healing journey you will embark on. When a client steps into my office I want them to have access to the journey that is within them. A place for a child to explore a world using toys and play for words, for teens to come, kick their feet up, and become the author of their own story, and for adults to create a healing narrative that is one of laughter, expression, and adventure.
Healing comes from an intentional choice and giving yourself permission to take that choice. Seeking help is the first, and bravest, choice we can make. I would love to be part of this new healing journey you will embark on. When a client steps into my office I want them to have access to the journey that is within them. A place for a child to explore a world using toys and play for words, for teens to come, kick their feet up, and become the author of their own story, and for adults to create a healing narrative that is one of laughter, expression, and adventure.
Beth Desilets
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Midland, TX 79701
I believe counseling is a dynamic process that is different for each individual and family. I view the relationship between therapist and client(s) as one of the most important elements in therapeutic success. I strive to promote wellness and healing in an accepting and peaceful environment where clients can express concerns and share thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I work with adolescents and adults with a wide range of problems such as depression, anxiety, trauma and attachment. I am a certified EMDR clinician.
I believe counseling is a dynamic process that is different for each individual and family. I view the relationship between therapist and client(s) as one of the most important elements in therapeutic success. I strive to promote wellness and healing in an accepting and peaceful environment where clients can express concerns and share thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I work with adolescents and adults with a wide range of problems such as depression, anxiety, trauma and attachment. I am a certified EMDR clinician.
Deneisa S McNeese
Licensed Professional Counselor, M, Ed, LPC
Verified Verified
Midland, TX 79701
The hardest part is making that first call. I have over 20 years of experience as a counselor. I love what I do. Call any time for an appointment. 432-248-6449. Or after hours. 325-998-9630. Therapy is cheaper than... Many times I hear people say they cant afford therapy. But if you figure the costs it saves it is money well spent. Divorce? Can cost your thousands and half of everything you own. Grief? Can take years off you your time to enjoy your life. Teen Stress? Can lead to hospitalization or even jail time. Thanks
The hardest part is making that first call. I have over 20 years of experience as a counselor. I love what I do. Call any time for an appointment. 432-248-6449. Or after hours. 325-998-9630. Therapy is cheaper than... Many times I hear people say they cant afford therapy. But if you figure the costs it saves it is money well spent. Divorce? Can cost your thousands and half of everything you own. Grief? Can take years off you your time to enjoy your life. Teen Stress? Can lead to hospitalization or even jail time. Thanks
Emily Rose
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, RPT
Verified Verified
Midland, TX 79701
Are you a parent or a caregiver struggling to know where to turn to find support as you navigate the path of raising a child? Do you find yourself asking “why is this so much more difficult than I thought it would be”? Are you worried about your child’s mood, behaviors, or overall emotional well-being? Or maybe you are raising a neuro-divergent child or a child with challenging behaviors and traditional parenting just isn’t working.
Are you a parent or a caregiver struggling to know where to turn to find support as you navigate the path of raising a child? Do you find yourself asking “why is this so much more difficult than I thought it would be”? Are you worried about your child’s mood, behaviors, or overall emotional well-being? Or maybe you are raising a neuro-divergent child or a child with challenging behaviors and traditional parenting just isn’t working.
See more therapy options for 79701
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.