Adoption Therapists in Merced, CA
Anna Yang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95348 (Online Only)
I have also worked for Children's Protective Services and have experience working with foster children, foster parents, and adoption related issues.
We all go through ups and downs, and I want you to know you don't have to go through it alone. Let's work together to build on your strengths to bring peace and clarity to your life. Whether it's work, school, home, relationships, or life transitions, allow me to help you problem solve and be a support for you and your family. Come start your journey to being more mindful, letting go of negative thoughts, and challenging unhealthy notions. Are you ready for a better today?
I have also worked for Children's Protective Services and have experience working with foster children, foster parents, and adoption related issues.
We all go through ups and downs, and I want you to know you don't have to go through it alone. Let's work together to build on your strengths to bring peace and clarity to your life. Whether it's work, school, home, relationships, or life transitions, allow me to help you problem solve and be a support for you and your family. Come start your journey to being more mindful, letting go of negative thoughts, and challenging unhealthy notions. Are you ready for a better today?
Susan Baldasano LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95340
Counseling can be a rewarding experience. I enjoy working with individuals, families, and children. I have been in private practice and with agencies for foster care and adoption. I love helping & watching people grow in their personal lives and in relationships. Marriages, divorce, blended families, intimacy, & parenting, past abuse issues are also areas of treatment. Pain disorders, grief, anxiety, and depression can have devastating affects on ones life. Getting help in all of these areas can greatly improve one's overall functioning. I believe contentment in life and knowing your life has purpose is of utmost importance.
Counseling can be a rewarding experience. I enjoy working with individuals, families, and children. I have been in private practice and with agencies for foster care and adoption. I love helping & watching people grow in their personal lives and in relationships. Marriages, divorce, blended families, intimacy, & parenting, past abuse issues are also areas of treatment. Pain disorders, grief, anxiety, and depression can have devastating affects on ones life. Getting help in all of these areas can greatly improve one's overall functioning. I believe contentment in life and knowing your life has purpose is of utmost importance.
Cynthia Thomas LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merced, CA 95340
What would it look like if life had not happened the way it did? Trauma happens TO US and we get stuck in what was. Are you burdened by old wounds and feeling like the pain just wont go away? Trauma shows up in our everyday lives in the form of: Irritability/ feeling on edge, anger, depression, anxiety, difficulties maintaining relationships, parenting challenges, feeling numb or disconnected, work or school challenges. Are you ready to get to know the parts of yourself that keep you stuck? Are you ready to learn how to take care of yourself in a whole new way? Cynthia is ready to walk this path with you.
What would it look like if life had not happened the way it did? Trauma happens TO US and we get stuck in what was. Are you burdened by old wounds and feeling like the pain just wont go away? Trauma shows up in our everyday lives in the form of: Irritability/ feeling on edge, anger, depression, anxiety, difficulties maintaining relationships, parenting challenges, feeling numb or disconnected, work or school challenges. Are you ready to get to know the parts of yourself that keep you stuck? Are you ready to learn how to take care of yourself in a whole new way? Cynthia is ready to walk this path with you.
Borina Nou Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95341
Hello I am Borina and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate in supporting my clients through healing and growth so they can live their best life. I show interest in clients who are experiencing life challenges and career change. I am also a bilingual and culturally competent therapist. I have over 30 years of experience in working with individual and families going through crisis situations and adversities in their lives. I have specific experience in child and adult trauma.
Hello I am Borina and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate in supporting my clients through healing and growth so they can live their best life. I show interest in clients who are experiencing life challenges and career change. I am also a bilingual and culturally competent therapist. I have over 30 years of experience in working with individual and families going through crisis situations and adversities in their lives. I have specific experience in child and adult trauma.
Danielle Louise Mumford
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95348 (Online Only)
Sometimes we all need someone to listen, validate, and hear our story. You may be experiencing emotional pain, suffering, uncontrollable worry, sadness, fatigue, troubled relationships and/ or grief. The reasons for these feelings and struggles may vary based on what has happened to YOU. I work with individuals and couples that feel lost and unsure of what is next for them. I help build and use skills that will support emotion regulation, decrease worried thoughts, and increase meaningful connections with self and others. You don’t have to work on these challenges alone. Allow me to be a part of your journey.
Sometimes we all need someone to listen, validate, and hear our story. You may be experiencing emotional pain, suffering, uncontrollable worry, sadness, fatigue, troubled relationships and/ or grief. The reasons for these feelings and struggles may vary based on what has happened to YOU. I work with individuals and couples that feel lost and unsure of what is next for them. I help build and use skills that will support emotion regulation, decrease worried thoughts, and increase meaningful connections with self and others. You don’t have to work on these challenges alone. Allow me to be a part of your journey.
Kimberly Ignacio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95348
Hi, my name is Kimberly Ignacio and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been working professionally in the fields of mental health and social services for 10+ years. The work and personal experiences encountered have helped me to empathize with my clients in hopes to build understanding and point out alternative perspectives to be observed. I apply an integrative approach compromised of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing, and is Client Centered.
Hi, my name is Kimberly Ignacio and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been working professionally in the fields of mental health and social services for 10+ years. The work and personal experiences encountered have helped me to empathize with my clients in hopes to build understanding and point out alternative perspectives to be observed. I apply an integrative approach compromised of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing, and is Client Centered.
Kristen Ellis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95348
My name is Kristen Ellis, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in anxiety, stress, grief, and life changes, using a variety of modalities. I believe everyone can recover and achieve their goals. I have found my style and approach are a good fit for people who are dealing with life transitions and stressful times. These are common human experiences and normalizing them can allow people to have a better outlook on life and the outcomes of therapy.
My name is Kristen Ellis, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in anxiety, stress, grief, and life changes, using a variety of modalities. I believe everyone can recover and achieve their goals. I have found my style and approach are a good fit for people who are dealing with life transitions and stressful times. These are common human experiences and normalizing them can allow people to have a better outlook on life and the outcomes of therapy.
Andrew Caldwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95348
My name is Drew Caldwell and I have a clinical background in treating high acuity mental health disorders that include anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance, mood, and personality disorders. I have extensive experience working in foster care agencies and community outpatient clinics. My therapeutic approach is rooted in a humanistic perspective utilizing cognitive and dialectical behavior modalities with an emphasis on mindfulness-based stress reduction and holistic nutrition. I am eager to work with clients who are self-aware and are in need of a therapeutic connection.
My name is Drew Caldwell and I have a clinical background in treating high acuity mental health disorders that include anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance, mood, and personality disorders. I have extensive experience working in foster care agencies and community outpatient clinics. My therapeutic approach is rooted in a humanistic perspective utilizing cognitive and dialectical behavior modalities with an emphasis on mindfulness-based stress reduction and holistic nutrition. I am eager to work with clients who are self-aware and are in need of a therapeutic connection.
Patrick Griffiths
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95341
My name is Patrick Griffiths. I am currently licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I provide telehealth services to anyone living in California. My approach to therapy is that I am your guide on this journey. My focused area of practice is providing services to individuals, couples, and families. I have 18 years of experience as a therapist, working with a variety of clients. The clients I typically see struggle with symptoms of depression, anxiety, low self-worth, difficulty controlling impulses, lack of purpose and meaning, and job and/or family stress.
My name is Patrick Griffiths. I am currently licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I provide telehealth services to anyone living in California. My approach to therapy is that I am your guide on this journey. My focused area of practice is providing services to individuals, couples, and families. I have 18 years of experience as a therapist, working with a variety of clients. The clients I typically see struggle with symptoms of depression, anxiety, low self-worth, difficulty controlling impulses, lack of purpose and meaning, and job and/or family stress.
Jessica Lynne Fonte
Licensed Professional Counselor, Fonte
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95341
My name is Jessica Fonte. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in California and have been practicing for over 15 years. I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches, but the core of my practice is Client-Centered Therapy. My practice has been centered around children and adults with a focus on trauma, transitions, and supporting others to live their best lives. The most common theoretical approaches that I use for therapy are Client-Centered, Solution Focused, Family Systems, CBT, Trauma Focused, and Mindfulness.
My name is Jessica Fonte. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in California and have been practicing for over 15 years. I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches, but the core of my practice is Client-Centered Therapy. My practice has been centered around children and adults with a focus on trauma, transitions, and supporting others to live their best lives. The most common theoretical approaches that I use for therapy are Client-Centered, Solution Focused, Family Systems, CBT, Trauma Focused, and Mindfulness.
Dan W Prine
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95340
Most folks seek professional help in a time of crisis. My initial goal is to help to manage your overwhelming feelings regarding the situation you find yourself in. In many cases, helping you to recognize you may already have the skills to cope and showing you how to access those skills may be enough. Other times, after the crisis has subsided, you may become aware of recurrent patterns resulting in upsetting feelings. I am available to work with those looking for short term interventions, as well as those who want to address problems they have struggled with most of there lives.
Most folks seek professional help in a time of crisis. My initial goal is to help to manage your overwhelming feelings regarding the situation you find yourself in. In many cases, helping you to recognize you may already have the skills to cope and showing you how to access those skills may be enough. Other times, after the crisis has subsided, you may become aware of recurrent patterns resulting in upsetting feelings. I am available to work with those looking for short term interventions, as well as those who want to address problems they have struggled with most of there lives.
Jason C Vaughan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Merced, CA 95341
I have extensive history providing therapy for a wide range of clientele from children and teens to adults, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds. I provide counseling services in my private practice office or in the comfort of your own home.
I have extensive history providing therapy for a wide range of clientele from children and teens to adults, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds. I provide counseling services in my private practice office or in the comfort of your own home.
Dr. Linsey Kapoor
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95340
Life can get difficult sometimes and leave you feeling vulnerable, anxious or sad. Seeking support can make all the difference. Change does not happen overnight but I am confident that with consistency and motivation, we can get there by collaboratively working together. I strongly believe that each of us have the power to change and create the life that we want. The answers to your problems are already within you, you just need to know how to access them. My goal is to help guide you through your self-discovery, work with you to set goals and teach coping strategies
Life can get difficult sometimes and leave you feeling vulnerable, anxious or sad. Seeking support can make all the difference. Change does not happen overnight but I am confident that with consistency and motivation, we can get there by collaboratively working together. I strongly believe that each of us have the power to change and create the life that we want. The answers to your problems are already within you, you just need to know how to access them. My goal is to help guide you through your self-discovery, work with you to set goals and teach coping strategies
Grace Ofosua Peprah
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95341
Hi, my name is Grace Peprah. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with individuals and couples struggling with various mental illnesses. The most common theoretical approaches I like to focus on in my practice are Cognitive, Behavioral, and Client-Centered. The environment I like to create for my clients in my sessions is trusting, nonjudgmental, safe, with open communication. I am easy to talk to. I refrain from giving my personal opinions but rather use a lot of reflective listening.
Hi, my name is Grace Peprah. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with individuals and couples struggling with various mental illnesses. The most common theoretical approaches I like to focus on in my practice are Cognitive, Behavioral, and Client-Centered. The environment I like to create for my clients in my sessions is trusting, nonjudgmental, safe, with open communication. I am easy to talk to. I refrain from giving my personal opinions but rather use a lot of reflective listening.
Crystal Folk
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95340
Hi, my name is Crystal Folk and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Riverside County, CA I work with clients throughout the state via telehealth. I work with individuals, couples, and families. My counseling style is warm and interactive; I believe in treating everyone with respect, being sensitive, and meeting each client in the space that they are in. My counseling approach pulls from several theories, but I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, some Solution Focus Brief Therapy, and Client Centered Therapies to help meet my clients where they are in their healing journey.
Hi, my name is Crystal Folk and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Riverside County, CA I work with clients throughout the state via telehealth. I work with individuals, couples, and families. My counseling style is warm and interactive; I believe in treating everyone with respect, being sensitive, and meeting each client in the space that they are in. My counseling approach pulls from several theories, but I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, some Solution Focus Brief Therapy, and Client Centered Therapies to help meet my clients where they are in their healing journey.
Maggie Lavey
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95340
Hi, I am Maggie, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor/Psychotherapist and EMDR, trauma-informed therapist. I work from a humanistic, client-centered, holistic, and eclectic approach to healing, self-exploration, and growth. Specializing in a range of trauma-informed therapies working with anxiety, depression, relational trauma/narcissistic abuse, attachment, PTSD, complex trauma, and life transitions/stressors.
Hi, I am Maggie, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor/Psychotherapist and EMDR, trauma-informed therapist. I work from a humanistic, client-centered, holistic, and eclectic approach to healing, self-exploration, and growth. Specializing in a range of trauma-informed therapies working with anxiety, depression, relational trauma/narcissistic abuse, attachment, PTSD, complex trauma, and life transitions/stressors.
New Beginnings Child & Family Counseling
PsyD, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95340
Life can get difficult sometimes and leave you feeling vulnerable, anxious or sad. Seeking support can make all the difference. Change does not happen overnight but we are confident that with consistency and motivation, we can get there by collaboratively working together. New Beginnings strongly believe that each of us has the power to change and create the life that we want. The answers to your problems are already within you, you just need to know how to access them. Our goal is to help guide you through your self-discovery, work with you to set goals and teach coping strategies.
Life can get difficult sometimes and leave you feeling vulnerable, anxious or sad. Seeking support can make all the difference. Change does not happen overnight but we are confident that with consistency and motivation, we can get there by collaboratively working together. New Beginnings strongly believe that each of us has the power to change and create the life that we want. The answers to your problems are already within you, you just need to know how to access them. Our goal is to help guide you through your self-discovery, work with you to set goals and teach coping strategies.
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Dr. Lyssabeth Mattoon
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atwater, CA 95301 (Online Only)
Whether a traumatic experience has turned your world upside down or anxiety, depression, bipolar or grief are making it difficult for you to function at your best, therapy can help. I can teach you to tap into your inner strength in times of crisis while helping you work through your challenges in order to heal. My focus is on getting you results and decreasing your symptoms as soon as possible. Treating you as a whole person by addressing the connections between your mental, physical and spiritual health is one way that I am able to achieve this.
Whether a traumatic experience has turned your world upside down or anxiety, depression, bipolar or grief are making it difficult for you to function at your best, therapy can help. I can teach you to tap into your inner strength in times of crisis while helping you work through your challenges in order to heal. My focus is on getting you results and decreasing your symptoms as soon as possible. Treating you as a whole person by addressing the connections between your mental, physical and spiritual health is one way that I am able to achieve this.
Online Therapists
Alice Philips
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Castro Valley, CA 94546
For 30 years, I have worked with depression, anxiety, adoption, parenting skills, drug and alcohol issues, adult children of alcoholics, codependency, ]and learning disabilities.
"Know thyself."
Until we know ourselves, we are tossed around by life's events and our circumstances whether work- related, relationships, or families. I believe that you know yourself better than anyone and have the answers in you already. By providing a safe place for you to discuss your thoughts and feelings, I am confident that you will arrive at solutions to your problems freeing you to make choices that lead to creating and accomplishing goals. I provide support, understanding, and a non-judgmental atmosphere where personal growth is not only possible, but can be achieved.
For 30 years, I have worked with depression, anxiety, adoption, parenting skills, drug and alcohol issues, adult children of alcoholics, codependency, ]and learning disabilities.
"Know thyself."
Until we know ourselves, we are tossed around by life's events and our circumstances whether work- related, relationships, or families. I believe that you know yourself better than anyone and have the answers in you already. By providing a safe place for you to discuss your thoughts and feelings, I am confident that you will arrive at solutions to your problems freeing you to make choices that lead to creating and accomplishing goals. I provide support, understanding, and a non-judgmental atmosphere where personal growth is not only possible, but can be achieved.
Tiffany Hanff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95121
Hi! I'm Tiffany. I'm a social worker and have had over 10 years of working with clients in a variety of settings. I absolutely love working with clients as they learn to smile again through whatever situation it is that they find themselves in at the time. Personally, I love traveling, photography, and spending time with my family and my dog. I have worked with clients who have experienced domestic violence/IPV, foster care and adoption, NICU, long-term medical hospitalizations, grief/loss, homelessness and caregiving stress.
Hi! I'm Tiffany. I'm a social worker and have had over 10 years of working with clients in a variety of settings. I absolutely love working with clients as they learn to smile again through whatever situation it is that they find themselves in at the time. Personally, I love traveling, photography, and spending time with my family and my dog. I have worked with clients who have experienced domestic violence/IPV, foster care and adoption, NICU, long-term medical hospitalizations, grief/loss, homelessness and caregiving stress.
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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.