Adoption Therapists in San Bernardino County, CA

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Lori Ann Crosby
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
As a Registered Play Therapist, my mission is to bring healing to children, teens, and adults through the power of play. I specialize in treating individuals, couples, and families struggling with issues related to divorce, foster/adoption, abuse, child misbehavior (acting out), bullying, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and relationship problems. Because I incorporate play-based techniques into my practice, I am especially effective with young children (ages 3+) who struggle to express themselves verbally. My clients learn to express their emotions, take responsibility for their actions, develop better solutions to their problems, and interact more positively with the people around them.
As a Registered Play Therapist, my mission is to bring healing to children, teens, and adults through the power of play. I specialize in treating individuals, couples, and families struggling with issues related to divorce, foster/adoption, abuse, child misbehavior (acting out), bullying, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and relationship problems. Because I incorporate play-based techniques into my practice, I am especially effective with young children (ages 3+) who struggle to express themselves verbally. My clients learn to express their emotions, take responsibility for their actions, develop better solutions to their problems, and interact more positively with the people around them.
(909) 587-6533 View (909) 587-6533
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Tracy Birkinbine
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Apple Valley, CA 92308
Hi! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who offers non-judgmental, compassionate, and safe counseling to adolescents and adults. I know it is hard to decide to seek out counseling, so I am sensitive to the difficulty it is opening up to someone new. I specialize in assisting individuals dealing with life changes, grief and loss, career changes, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and understanding the wide range of emotions facing infertility and adoption. I aim to be an interactive, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral therapist.
Hi! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who offers non-judgmental, compassionate, and safe counseling to adolescents and adults. I know it is hard to decide to seek out counseling, so I am sensitive to the difficulty it is opening up to someone new. I specialize in assisting individuals dealing with life changes, grief and loss, career changes, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and understanding the wide range of emotions facing infertility and adoption. I aim to be an interactive, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral therapist.
(657) 837-5469 View (657) 837-5469
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Rachael Ranney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Upland, CA 91786
Parenting is HARD! My mission is to help you and your child live happier, healthier and more fulfilled lives. I specialize in adoption and foster placements where attachments were not formed in an organic manner as they are with birth children. Whether it is an infant or teenager, the need for secure attachments is key. I offer services that help foster these attachments.
Parenting is HARD! My mission is to help you and your child live happier, healthier and more fulfilled lives. I specialize in adoption and foster placements where attachments were not formed in an organic manner as they are with birth children. Whether it is an infant or teenager, the need for secure attachments is key. I offer services that help foster these attachments.
(909) 253-7320 View (909) 253-7320
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Carla Keith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I have a unique combination of professional and personal experience for people who need guidance walking through anxiety, depression, spiritual abuse recovery, codependency, trauma, low self-esteem, ADHD, grief and loss, life transitions, and adoption.
I am passionate about helping people find their own unique fingerprints God has created them with. Throughout life, we develop and collect negative messages about ourselves that get in the way of us walking in true freedom. My purpose is to help people uncover the hidden beliefs that keep them feeling stuck in life and overcome barriers that prevent them from experiencing thriving relationships.
I have a unique combination of professional and personal experience for people who need guidance walking through anxiety, depression, spiritual abuse recovery, codependency, trauma, low self-esteem, ADHD, grief and loss, life transitions, and adoption.
I am passionate about helping people find their own unique fingerprints God has created them with. Throughout life, we develop and collect negative messages about ourselves that get in the way of us walking in true freedom. My purpose is to help people uncover the hidden beliefs that keep them feeling stuck in life and overcome barriers that prevent them from experiencing thriving relationships.
(626) 594-5525 View (626) 594-5525
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Kimberly Stukey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739  (Online Only)
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults that have encountered various challenges such as infertility, post foster/adoption issues, mood dysregulation, and relational issues.
As we continue to face traumas from our past, feeling alone, anxious, or depressed is normal. But we all need healing. Think about where you want to be after attending therapy and how rewarding it will feel. That feeling, you DESERVE! My goal as a therapist is to be and provide a safe environment for my clients and find the underlying reason for the issue at hand, so that they could reach their full potential. I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, and Grief Recovery components in my sessions.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults that have encountered various challenges such as infertility, post foster/adoption issues, mood dysregulation, and relational issues.
As we continue to face traumas from our past, feeling alone, anxious, or depressed is normal. But we all need healing. Think about where you want to be after attending therapy and how rewarding it will feel. That feeling, you DESERVE! My goal as a therapist is to be and provide a safe environment for my clients and find the underlying reason for the issue at hand, so that they could reach their full potential. I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, and Grief Recovery components in my sessions.
(909) 403-0968 View (909) 403-0968
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Tiffany Hanff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ontario, CA 91761
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.
(951) 458-5961 View (951) 458-5961
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Laura Crutchfield
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fontana, CA 92337
My specialty areas are infertility, adoption, surrogacy, and postpartum.
Hello. I'm Laura. I've been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1999. It never ceases to amaze me how resilient people are when faced with difficult situations and times and I cherish being part of finding skills and strengths to reconnect them to their best selves. I seek to discover what therapeutic approach works best for you. I use Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral, Existential, Client-Centered, and a variety of strategies to help gain a greater understanding of self and others that leads to greater satisfaction in and with life.
My specialty areas are infertility, adoption, surrogacy, and postpartum.
Hello. I'm Laura. I've been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1999. It never ceases to amaze me how resilient people are when faced with difficult situations and times and I cherish being part of finding skills and strengths to reconnect them to their best selves. I seek to discover what therapeutic approach works best for you. I use Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral, Existential, Client-Centered, and a variety of strategies to help gain a greater understanding of self and others that leads to greater satisfaction in and with life.
(951) 418-2682 View (951) 418-2682
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Denise Quiroz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Victorville, CA 92392
*CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW TELEHEALTH AND OFFICE CLIENTS* Perhaps you are feeling depressed or anxious, maybe you are unsure about the future of a relationship, maybe trauma from childhood or other experiences keeps lingering or you just feel that you are not living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support and guidance. Through our therapeutic process, I promote behavioral transformation by encouraging a positive outlook, self-awareness and the adoption of new attitudes, patterns, mindsets, and reactions. I have the tools and professional experience to help you become a better YOU.
*CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW TELEHEALTH AND OFFICE CLIENTS* Perhaps you are feeling depressed or anxious, maybe you are unsure about the future of a relationship, maybe trauma from childhood or other experiences keeps lingering or you just feel that you are not living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support and guidance. Through our therapeutic process, I promote behavioral transformation by encouraging a positive outlook, self-awareness and the adoption of new attitudes, patterns, mindsets, and reactions. I have the tools and professional experience to help you become a better YOU.
(442) 200-2149 View (442) 200-2149
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Tim Smyth
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ontario, CA 91762
I actively address thinking errors such as cognitive distortions and work towards the adoption of more adaptive ways of thinking and behaving with the belief that this can also result in changes in feelings.
I am Tim Smyth. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I am a seasoned practitioner of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with 35 years of experience working with adults, couples, children, adolescents, and their families across various mental health and community settings. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders. I work with nearly all ages; primarily between ages 10 and 80. I typically work with people from a variety of backgrounds and socioeconomic strata. I have been under a wide range of conditions but tend to avoid dealing with court referrals.
I actively address thinking errors such as cognitive distortions and work towards the adoption of more adaptive ways of thinking and behaving with the belief that this can also result in changes in feelings.
I am Tim Smyth. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I am a seasoned practitioner of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with 35 years of experience working with adults, couples, children, adolescents, and their families across various mental health and community settings. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders. I work with nearly all ages; primarily between ages 10 and 80. I typically work with people from a variety of backgrounds and socioeconomic strata. I have been under a wide range of conditions but tend to avoid dealing with court referrals.
(951) 357-0550 View (951) 357-0550
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Dorothy Worden (Chien)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fontana, CA 92337
I have seven years of professional experience as a social worker serving children, adults, and families in community settings. Prior to practicing as a social worker, I also worked as a crisis advocate, behavioral therapist, career educator, and research assistant. My area of specialization includes family and relationship issues, trauma, mood disturbances, substance abuse, domestic violence, child abuse or neglect, and adoption.
I have seven years of professional experience as a social worker serving children, adults, and families in community settings. Prior to practicing as a social worker, I also worked as a crisis advocate, behavioral therapist, career educator, and research assistant. My area of specialization includes family and relationship issues, trauma, mood disturbances, substance abuse, domestic violence, child abuse or neglect, and adoption.
(951) 307-9351 View (951) 307-9351
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Jocelyne Stancic
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redlands, CA 92373
I have successfully treated various issues such as depression, anxiety, women’s issues, trauma, adoption issues, as well as parenting and relationship problems.
Do you self-sabotage? You work very hard to get ahead, strive for success and accomplish goals that you desire. Meanwhile, another part of you criticizes, punishes and demeans everything you’re working hard for. Is it a constant battle between what you want to accomplish, how you want your life to be and that harsh critical voice inside your head? That voice is a big part of your depression, anxiety and addiction. You are not alone and you are not hopeless and doomed to repeat this cycle over and over. I understand that voice and I want to help you find freedom from it.
I have successfully treated various issues such as depression, anxiety, women’s issues, trauma, adoption issues, as well as parenting and relationship problems.
Do you self-sabotage? You work very hard to get ahead, strive for success and accomplish goals that you desire. Meanwhile, another part of you criticizes, punishes and demeans everything you’re working hard for. Is it a constant battle between what you want to accomplish, how you want your life to be and that harsh critical voice inside your head? That voice is a big part of your depression, anxiety and addiction. You are not alone and you are not hopeless and doomed to repeat this cycle over and over. I understand that voice and I want to help you find freedom from it.
(909) 265-7552 View (909) 265-7552
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Trisha Stewart
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Victorville, CA 92395
Trisha Stewart, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, (LMFT), works with individuals, families, couples, young adults, and teens 16+ and adoption issues. She understands how debilitating anxiety and depression can be and collaborates with you to identify your needs and develop a plan for a return to health and well-being. Trisha has 30 years of experience working in community mental health and 12 years as a licensed professional. She works well with individuals experiencing, depression, anxiety, anger, grief and loss, parenting, and attachment.
Trisha Stewart, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, (LMFT), works with individuals, families, couples, young adults, and teens 16+ and adoption issues. She understands how debilitating anxiety and depression can be and collaborates with you to identify your needs and develop a plan for a return to health and well-being. Trisha has 30 years of experience working in community mental health and 12 years as a licensed professional. She works well with individuals experiencing, depression, anxiety, anger, grief and loss, parenting, and attachment.
(323) 403-0265 View (323) 403-0265
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Meghan Corzo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hello, my name is Meghan Corzo. I am licensed in the state of California as a Marriage & Family Therapist. My pledge is to offer clients a warm and supportive environment, where each person is listened to free of judgment; and that our work together fosters hope and healing. Areas of special interest include Phase of life anxiety (marriage, divorce, relationships, empty nest), EAP counseling/career-related issues), intimacy issues, parenting, adoption, and substance use/addiction counseling.
Hello, my name is Meghan Corzo. I am licensed in the state of California as a Marriage & Family Therapist. My pledge is to offer clients a warm and supportive environment, where each person is listened to free of judgment; and that our work together fosters hope and healing. Areas of special interest include Phase of life anxiety (marriage, divorce, relationships, empty nest), EAP counseling/career-related issues), intimacy issues, parenting, adoption, and substance use/addiction counseling.
(951) 783-3771 View (951) 783-3771
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Tiffany Knowlton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
I am so honored that you are taking the opportunity to review my profile. I have been in the field for 22 years and have been a licensed marriage and family therapist for 18. For many years, I worked in the secular world and began working primarily as a Christian psychotherapist in 2010. I will never go back! The difference I’ve seen in my clients since then has been astounding! If you’re looking for a psychotherapist that is responsible and is extremely dedicated to your well-being giving all the glory to God, you have come to the right place.
I am so honored that you are taking the opportunity to review my profile. I have been in the field for 22 years and have been a licensed marriage and family therapist for 18. For many years, I worked in the secular world and began working primarily as a Christian psychotherapist in 2010. I will never go back! The difference I’ve seen in my clients since then has been astounding! If you’re looking for a psychotherapist that is responsible and is extremely dedicated to your well-being giving all the glory to God, you have come to the right place.
(909) 345-5746 View (909) 345-5746
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Jason Claros
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Hesperia, CA 92345
Hi there. My name is Jason Claros. I'm a licensed clinical social worker and I provide tangible clinical intervention and education to anyone looking to achieve social-emotional freedom. In my adult life I've been a pizza delivery guy, collegiate/pro baseball player, marathon runner, wedding singer, social worker, foster care analyst, child abuse investigator, school counselor, olympic weightlifter/coach, CrossFit coach, dog dad, dog uncle ("duncle"), and my greatest achievement this far, a husband.
Hi there. My name is Jason Claros. I'm a licensed clinical social worker and I provide tangible clinical intervention and education to anyone looking to achieve social-emotional freedom. In my adult life I've been a pizza delivery guy, collegiate/pro baseball player, marathon runner, wedding singer, social worker, foster care analyst, child abuse investigator, school counselor, olympic weightlifter/coach, CrossFit coach, dog dad, dog uncle ("duncle"), and my greatest achievement this far, a husband.
(442) 239-4977 View (442) 239-4977
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Rita Ulate
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Upland, CA 91786  (Online Only)
Hello! I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of professional work experience providing therapy in a variety of settings including non-profits, schools, and private practice. Within these settings, I have worked with children, adolescent, and adult survivors of trauma and abuse. I use a trauma informed and evidenced-based approach(i.e. Strength-based, Attachment Focused, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to not only work with clients to address their current symptoms and behaviors, but also guide them to identify the core underlying needs driving them.
Hello! I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of professional work experience providing therapy in a variety of settings including non-profits, schools, and private practice. Within these settings, I have worked with children, adolescent, and adult survivors of trauma and abuse. I use a trauma informed and evidenced-based approach(i.e. Strength-based, Attachment Focused, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to not only work with clients to address their current symptoms and behaviors, but also guide them to identify the core underlying needs driving them.
(213) 786-3968 View (213) 786-3968
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Carol Chung
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chino Hills, CA 91709
Hello, I’m Carol Chung, and I am a 2nd generation Korean- American. I am fluent in Korean, conversational in Spanish, and learning French. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and a Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania. I studied abroad at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, and recently earned a certificate from the UCLA Social Emotional Arts Program.
Hello, I’m Carol Chung, and I am a 2nd generation Korean- American. I am fluent in Korean, conversational in Spanish, and learning French. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and a Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania. I studied abroad at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, and recently earned a certificate from the UCLA Social Emotional Arts Program.
(530) 625-7481 View (530) 625-7481
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Melissa O'Keefe
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Barstow, CA 92311
Hi there, I'm Melissa! I am here to listen and to offer support. I focus on strengthening self-esteem through fostering self-compassion. Many people struggle with balancing the demands of life. You don't need to suffer alone. I practice with a person-centered approach and have extensive education in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy. I am trained in Attachment Theory and strive to create a secure and nurturing environment. I am kind and compassionate and offer guidance as I walk with you on your journey through life.
Hi there, I'm Melissa! I am here to listen and to offer support. I focus on strengthening self-esteem through fostering self-compassion. Many people struggle with balancing the demands of life. You don't need to suffer alone. I practice with a person-centered approach and have extensive education in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy. I am trained in Attachment Theory and strive to create a secure and nurturing environment. I am kind and compassionate and offer guidance as I walk with you on your journey through life.
(424) 484-1909 View (424) 484-1909
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Lori Drozd
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chino Hills, CA 91709  (Online Only)
Have you come to believe that you may never feel truly happy? Do you often feel invalidated and unappreciated? Are these feelings getting in the way of your ability to enjoy life? Sometimes we hang onto unconscious resentment from decades ago. These resentments can be part of our current mindsets, shaping who we are and affecting our level of well-being. I can help you take inventory of yourself and explore healthy ways to be happier and move forward in your life. I'm a compassionate, mature professional who will create a safe space for you to explore ways to feel better about who you are and how to feel happier with your life.
Have you come to believe that you may never feel truly happy? Do you often feel invalidated and unappreciated? Are these feelings getting in the way of your ability to enjoy life? Sometimes we hang onto unconscious resentment from decades ago. These resentments can be part of our current mindsets, shaping who we are and affecting our level of well-being. I can help you take inventory of yourself and explore healthy ways to be happier and move forward in your life. I'm a compassionate, mature professional who will create a safe space for you to explore ways to feel better about who you are and how to feel happier with your life.
(909) 345-8769 View (909) 345-8769
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Shawna Hogan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Adelanto, CA 92301
Hello! I have an eclectic array of modalities, including cognitive-behavioral, systems, narrative, and psychodynamic, but my primary goal is to work with you to meet your wants and needs. I have experience with individuals, couples, adolescents, families, and older adults.
Hello! I have an eclectic array of modalities, including cognitive-behavioral, systems, narrative, and psychodynamic, but my primary goal is to work with you to meet your wants and needs. I have experience with individuals, couples, adolescents, families, and older adults.
(858) 295-0138 View (858) 295-0138

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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.