Adoption Therapists in 97006

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Brandalyn Sprinkle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, RPT™
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97006
Waitlist for new clients
I hold certificates in Infant Toddler Mental Health, Yoga and Play, Animal Assisted Human Health, Primary Care Behavioral Health, and Adoption and Foster Care.
I work with clients across the lifespan and provide parent consultations when working with children/adolescents. I provide support for anxiety, behavioral challenges, depression, family conflict, grief and loss, life transitions, peer relationships, school issues, and trauma. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for any work we will do together. When you feel safe within the therapeutic relationship, that is when real healing or progress can occur. I work with individuals and family systems from a relational-cultural perspective and with a trauma-informed lens.
I hold certificates in Infant Toddler Mental Health, Yoga and Play, Animal Assisted Human Health, Primary Care Behavioral Health, and Adoption and Foster Care.
I work with clients across the lifespan and provide parent consultations when working with children/adolescents. I provide support for anxiety, behavioral challenges, depression, family conflict, grief and loss, life transitions, peer relationships, school issues, and trauma. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for any work we will do together. When you feel safe within the therapeutic relationship, that is when real healing or progress can occur. I work with individuals and family systems from a relational-cultural perspective and with a trauma-informed lens.
(503) 272-6213 View (503) 272-6213
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Maria-Alejandra (Alex) De Araujo Sanchez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hillsboro, OR 97006  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed, or trapped in toxic patterns? Therapy is a journey toward healing, and you've already taken the first step by seeking support. With me, you'll find a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and emotions. Together, we'll develop coping strategies and uncover strengths to guide you towards personal growth and change.
Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed, or trapped in toxic patterns? Therapy is a journey toward healing, and you've already taken the first step by seeking support. With me, you'll find a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and emotions. Together, we'll develop coping strategies and uncover strengths to guide you towards personal growth and change.
(971) 232-3255 View (971) 232-3255
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Vanessa Therson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97006
Waitlist for new clients
Life can present us with obstacles that are overwhelming and difficult. In these moments we may need support so that we can make changes that enable us to move forward. I work with individuals and families to grow through challenges and crisis so they feel better equipped to cope with future difficulties. I strive to create an environment where your concerns are heard and it is safe to explore some of the causes of complex and challenging emotions. I enjoy working with youth and their families to create individualized treatment plans that foster positive growth.
Life can present us with obstacles that are overwhelming and difficult. In these moments we may need support so that we can make changes that enable us to move forward. I work with individuals and families to grow through challenges and crisis so they feel better equipped to cope with future difficulties. I strive to create an environment where your concerns are heard and it is safe to explore some of the causes of complex and challenging emotions. I enjoy working with youth and their families to create individualized treatment plans that foster positive growth.
(971) 272-8851 View (971) 272-8851
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Dr. Rebecca Wara-Goss
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD, MA, CTRI, ESMHL
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97006  (Online Only)
(Currently, I am accepting new patients) As a psychotherapist, I enjoy working with a variety of individuals and couples. My approach is to create a safe and supportive environment, in addition to creating a therapeutic space where potential for healing, growth and self-transformations are possible through acceptance, warmth, respect, and collaborative participation with your treatment goals.
(Currently, I am accepting new patients) As a psychotherapist, I enjoy working with a variety of individuals and couples. My approach is to create a safe and supportive environment, in addition to creating a therapeutic space where potential for healing, growth and self-transformations are possible through acceptance, warmth, respect, and collaborative participation with your treatment goals.
(971) 302-2349 View (971) 302-2349
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Kathia Rabelo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97006
We each have our own unique life story but the one desire we share is to be happy. Too often our happiness is buried beneath traumas and unhealthy relationships.I believe that one of the most important aspects of the process of change is rooted in the working relationship between the psychotherapist and the client. There are many different methods I may use to help my clients overcome the problems they wish to address. My approach is relaxed, down to earth, honest and direct. I value authenticity in my therapeutic relationships and I have an appreciation for spirituality. I look forward to meeting you where you are.
We each have our own unique life story but the one desire we share is to be happy. Too often our happiness is buried beneath traumas and unhealthy relationships.I believe that one of the most important aspects of the process of change is rooted in the working relationship between the psychotherapist and the client. There are many different methods I may use to help my clients overcome the problems they wish to address. My approach is relaxed, down to earth, honest and direct. I value authenticity in my therapeutic relationships and I have an appreciation for spirituality. I look forward to meeting you where you are.
(971) 256-8152 View (971) 256-8152
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Joshua Beavers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97006
Hi, I am Joshua Beavers, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and I am excited to work alongside you! I completed a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2015. I have worked with clients in person at various mental health clinics and in a virtual environment since 2015. My focus in sessions is to help clients learn to regulate their emotions, cope with stress, improve relationships, and build a foundation of skills that will help them with long-term success. I'm always excited to see them recognize the positive changes that can come from meeting with a counselor.
Hi, I am Joshua Beavers, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and I am excited to work alongside you! I completed a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2015. I have worked with clients in person at various mental health clinics and in a virtual environment since 2015. My focus in sessions is to help clients learn to regulate their emotions, cope with stress, improve relationships, and build a foundation of skills that will help them with long-term success. I'm always excited to see them recognize the positive changes that can come from meeting with a counselor.
(503) 809-5941 View (503) 809-5941
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JoLee Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97006  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you confused? Exhausted? Scared? I can help. I have a unique understanding of unhealthy relationships and how they operate and impact the lives of those in it. Most relationships start out hopeful and happy. Many turn at some point and this is where confusion lives. I work with individuals who have had difficult relationships. Healing takes a lot of work, and a lot of commitment, I won't sugar-coat...but it can be done. Or, perhaps you have issues with non-intimate relationships, maybe a parent, sibling, or child. Or maybe your child has conflicts with your ex. This too can be made healthier.
Are you confused? Exhausted? Scared? I can help. I have a unique understanding of unhealthy relationships and how they operate and impact the lives of those in it. Most relationships start out hopeful and happy. Many turn at some point and this is where confusion lives. I work with individuals who have had difficult relationships. Healing takes a lot of work, and a lot of commitment, I won't sugar-coat...but it can be done. Or, perhaps you have issues with non-intimate relationships, maybe a parent, sibling, or child. Or maybe your child has conflicts with your ex. This too can be made healthier.
(503) 694-3350 View (503) 694-3350
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Dr. Golnoush Monfared
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97006  (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, bilingual in Farsi (Persian), with over thirteen years of experience providing treatment to children, adolescents, and adults. I work with wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges an individual faces in life including depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, grief, relationship and parenting issues, work and academic stress as well as acculturation & immigration issues.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, bilingual in Farsi (Persian), with over thirteen years of experience providing treatment to children, adolescents, and adults. I work with wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges an individual faces in life including depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, grief, relationship and parenting issues, work and academic stress as well as acculturation & immigration issues.
(971) 238-2229 View (971) 238-2229
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Andrea Rosemarie Redeau
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97006
I love to laugh. A deep belly laugh is my favorite—the kind that makes my sides feel like they might split open and leaves me breathless with joy. That is my kind of laughter. It serves as my medicine, a remedy for life’s inevitable hardships. Armed with a dry and irreverent sense of humor, I often invite this levity into the therapy room. There are times when we must confront our pain with a dash of humor, demystifying it for just a moment. I understand life is hard; no one is immune to its tragedies. Sometimes, the only reprieve we can muster is immersing ourselves in hilarious cat videos, pretending for a few fleeting moment.
I love to laugh. A deep belly laugh is my favorite—the kind that makes my sides feel like they might split open and leaves me breathless with joy. That is my kind of laughter. It serves as my medicine, a remedy for life’s inevitable hardships. Armed with a dry and irreverent sense of humor, I often invite this levity into the therapy room. There are times when we must confront our pain with a dash of humor, demystifying it for just a moment. I understand life is hard; no one is immune to its tragedies. Sometimes, the only reprieve we can muster is immersing ourselves in hilarious cat videos, pretending for a few fleeting moment.
(971) 264-7626 View (971) 264-7626
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Eudaemonia Equine Connections, Inc.®
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD, CTRI, ESMHL
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97006
We offer equine-assisted mental health (EAMH) treatment. EAMH is a specialized psychotherapy treatment that incorporates equines (i.e. horses) into the therapeutic environment. In EAMH, there is a strong focus on present-moment awareness, experiential learning, and the integration of the mind-body-spirit connection through interactions with a horse(s) in an outdoor barn environment.
We offer equine-assisted mental health (EAMH) treatment. EAMH is a specialized psychotherapy treatment that incorporates equines (i.e. horses) into the therapeutic environment. In EAMH, there is a strong focus on present-moment awareness, experiential learning, and the integration of the mind-body-spirit connection through interactions with a horse(s) in an outdoor barn environment.
(971) 232-3105 View (971) 232-3105
James D Boyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97006
I have a passion for human growth processes. Throughout my thirty years of practice I have appreciated the opportunity to be a resource for those seeking a shift in their lives towards greater health, resolution of trauma and better functioning in the adventure of close relationships. I work with individuals, couples and families collaboratively to find their path towards fuller experiences of self hood and relatedness. I approach human challenges from an integrated framework of family/attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology and optimal brain functioning. Through research based approaches to greater self regulation clients expand their capacity for health
I have a passion for human growth processes. Throughout my thirty years of practice I have appreciated the opportunity to be a resource for those seeking a shift in their lives towards greater health, resolution of trauma and better functioning in the adventure of close relationships. I work with individuals, couples and families collaboratively to find their path towards fuller experiences of self hood and relatedness. I approach human challenges from an integrated framework of family/attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology and optimal brain functioning. Through research based approaches to greater self regulation clients expand their capacity for health
(503) 966-5793 View (503) 966-5793
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Roger Morales-Agency Has Immediate Openings!
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97006  (Online Only)
I am Accepting New Clients Now! My role is to provide people with a non-judgmental space so people can heal and grow. If you struggle with anxiety or depression and need to talk with someone about what you are experiencing perhaps it is time to take that first step on the journey to mental wellness. I am here to help you on that journey and provide a safe space during a time with so many unknowns.
I am Accepting New Clients Now! My role is to provide people with a non-judgmental space so people can heal and grow. If you struggle with anxiety or depression and need to talk with someone about what you are experiencing perhaps it is time to take that first step on the journey to mental wellness. I am here to help you on that journey and provide a safe space during a time with so many unknowns.
(971) 251-1381 View (971) 251-1381
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Valerie Mustonen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97006  (Online Only)
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been a therapist for 26 years. I worked in residential treatment, medical social work, outpatient therapy and private practice. I am someone who listens closely to your story and current needs to find solutions to ultimately help you achieve a healthy mental state. Each session will be directed by you to tackle long term issues or problems that come up each week. I have many different treatment approaches to help you see why you are experiencing difficulty in your life.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been a therapist for 26 years. I worked in residential treatment, medical social work, outpatient therapy and private practice. I am someone who listens closely to your story and current needs to find solutions to ultimately help you achieve a healthy mental state. Each session will be directed by you to tackle long term issues or problems that come up each week. I have many different treatment approaches to help you see why you are experiencing difficulty in your life.
(503) 832-6375 View (503) 832-6375
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Jewel Schneider
LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97006
Do you feel at times like the weight of your world is on your shoulders and you are barely able to breathe? Do you feel stuck in your life not knowing which direction to turn because you have lost yourself in the stressors of life? Are you someone who has just wanted to be heard, validated, and empowered to believe in yourself? We all experience these feelings, and you have taken the first step in your healing journey. Allow me to walk alongside you and support you from a non-judgmental, compassionate, empathetic and safe space. You are the expert in your life, and you know deep down inside what you envision for your life.
Do you feel at times like the weight of your world is on your shoulders and you are barely able to breathe? Do you feel stuck in your life not knowing which direction to turn because you have lost yourself in the stressors of life? Are you someone who has just wanted to be heard, validated, and empowered to believe in yourself? We all experience these feelings, and you have taken the first step in your healing journey. Allow me to walk alongside you and support you from a non-judgmental, compassionate, empathetic and safe space. You are the expert in your life, and you know deep down inside what you envision for your life.
(971) 247-1721 View (971) 247-1721
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Beth Owens
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsboro, OR 97006  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My biggest passion is working with parents and families in meeting the needs of their children, especially children who struggle with managing their emotions or anxiety. Most of the time, kids under the age of 12 really need their parents' involvement in order for therapy to be successful. I offer a combination of parent support and coaching, with teaching you and your child strategies to manage big emotions in the most effective way possible - together. To book an initial consultation call, send me a message via Psychology Today, OR schedule directly with Headway: www.headway.co/providers/beth-owens
My biggest passion is working with parents and families in meeting the needs of their children, especially children who struggle with managing their emotions or anxiety. Most of the time, kids under the age of 12 really need their parents' involvement in order for therapy to be successful. I offer a combination of parent support and coaching, with teaching you and your child strategies to manage big emotions in the most effective way possible - together. To book an initial consultation call, send me a message via Psychology Today, OR schedule directly with Headway: www.headway.co/providers/beth-owens
(971) 257-5072 View (971) 257-5072
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Breana Evans
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97006
Not accepting new clients
Disclaimer: "By providing my phone number to “Breana Evans MA, LPC”, I agree and acknowledge that “Breana Evans MA, LPC” may send text messages to my wireless phone number for any purpose. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary, and you will be able to Opt-out by replying “STOP”. For more information on how your data will be handled please see our privacy policy below: Privacy Policy: No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with
Disclaimer: "By providing my phone number to “Breana Evans MA, LPC”, I agree and acknowledge that “Breana Evans MA, LPC” may send text messages to my wireless phone number for any purpose. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary, and you will be able to Opt-out by replying “STOP”. For more information on how your data will be handled please see our privacy policy below: Privacy Policy: No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with
(503) 822-0183 View (503) 822-0183
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Amy McClung
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Beaverton, OR 97006
Not accepting new clients
I am passionate about working with young adults and women. I have worked with varieties of clients from individuals going through life transitions to adolescents with complex issues. Finding a therapist that you connect with is critical to your journey. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and work to create an environment where each person feels listened to and valued as a unique being on their path to complete wellness. I place great emphasis on connection between client and therapist while at the same time using direct approaches to guide my clients to healing and discovery.
I am passionate about working with young adults and women. I have worked with varieties of clients from individuals going through life transitions to adolescents with complex issues. Finding a therapist that you connect with is critical to your journey. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and work to create an environment where each person feels listened to and valued as a unique being on their path to complete wellness. I place great emphasis on connection between client and therapist while at the same time using direct approaches to guide my clients to healing and discovery.
(360) 383-5905 View (360) 383-5905
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James Harrison Powers
MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aloha, OR 97006
Not accepting new clients
I am a psychiatrist and psychotherapist with an established private practice since 2002. I specialize in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, a form of psychotherapy that focuses on helping people develop self-understanding about internal and relational dynamics which are repeated for reasons outside of consciousness. I assist clients with a variety of issues including, but not limited to anxiety, depression, grief, childhood trauma, relationship difficulties, anger, parenting, and recurring self defeating behaviors.
I am a psychiatrist and psychotherapist with an established private practice since 2002. I specialize in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, a form of psychotherapy that focuses on helping people develop self-understanding about internal and relational dynamics which are repeated for reasons outside of consciousness. I assist clients with a variety of issues including, but not limited to anxiety, depression, grief, childhood trauma, relationship difficulties, anger, parenting, and recurring self defeating behaviors.
(503) 564-1324 View (503) 564-1324
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Paul Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Aloha, OR 97006
Not accepting new clients
I have been providing therapy to women and men and facilitating men's groups for over 30 years. I have extensive experience in helping people overcome depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and heal from childhood or domestic abuse. My approach is collaborative. I listen and understand my clients' perspective of the problem and potential solutions, while providing input based on my professional training and experience. I believe that the chances of making positive changes are enhanced by a combination of support, recognizing and utilizing one's strengths, and being challenged to try new approaches.
I have been providing therapy to women and men and facilitating men's groups for over 30 years. I have extensive experience in helping people overcome depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and heal from childhood or domestic abuse. My approach is collaborative. I listen and understand my clients' perspective of the problem and potential solutions, while providing input based on my professional training and experience. I believe that the chances of making positive changes are enhanced by a combination of support, recognizing and utilizing one's strengths, and being challenged to try new approaches.
(503) 822-6596 View (503) 822-6596
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Trisha Nozumi
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, QMHP-C
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97006
Not accepting new clients
As a therapist, my approach is grounded in empathy, compassion, and person-centered counseling. I don’t believe that therapy is a “one size fits all,” and I utilize a variety of methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Attachment Theory to provide an approach that will fit your individual needs.
As a therapist, my approach is grounded in empathy, compassion, and person-centered counseling. I don’t believe that therapy is a “one size fits all,” and I utilize a variety of methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Attachment Theory to provide an approach that will fit your individual needs.
(503) 461-5449 View (503) 461-5449
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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.