Adoption Therapists in Marietta, GA
Amanda Knapp
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS MAAT, LPC , CPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30064
Hi! I'm Amanda. I am so honored to work with Clients of all ages. I specialize in Children (birth-6, school aged, teens) and adults of all ages. I bring strengths based work, lots of compassion, and a variety of activities to spark creativity, personal insight and resilience. I work with the family system and individuals. My specialties include Adoption, Trauma, Abuse/Neglect, Mood disorders (Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, etc.), Early Childhood Mental Health (age 0-6), Adoption and Foster care, Attachment and Bonding, and HFA/Autism. For kids, I use a variety of social games and art tasks to get their thoughts (adults like them, too.)
Hi! I'm Amanda. I am so honored to work with Clients of all ages. I specialize in Children (birth-6, school aged, teens) and adults of all ages. I bring strengths based work, lots of compassion, and a variety of activities to spark creativity, personal insight and resilience. I work with the family system and individuals. My specialties include Adoption, Trauma, Abuse/Neglect, Mood disorders (Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, etc.), Early Childhood Mental Health (age 0-6), Adoption and Foster care, Attachment and Bonding, and HFA/Autism. For kids, I use a variety of social games and art tasks to get their thoughts (adults like them, too.)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker in GA & FL (Telehealth). I specialize in providing trauma, therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Also, Problematic Sexual Behavior therapy to children 4-14 years old. Additional areas: parent coaching, anxiety, depression and adoption.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker in GA & FL (Telehealth). I specialize in providing trauma, therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Also, Problematic Sexual Behavior therapy to children 4-14 years old. Additional areas: parent coaching, anxiety, depression and adoption.
Darleen Claire Wodzenski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA-ESE, MA-CMHC, QPPE, PhD LPC, NCC ACS
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30066
Our practice offers research-based holistic services to support healing from such challenges as Depression, Anxiety, Autism, Neurodiversity, Attachment Disorder, Trauma, IPV or DV, Sexual or Physical Abuse, Dissociation, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Learning & Developmental Issues & Child Protective Services, Adoption, Foster Placement.
I love children of all ages - from 0 to 99 - and I am truly here to help. Are you dealing with Relationship issues? Mental health? Learning? Development? Getting along with siblings, peers, spouse? We know that humans must learn a precise set of skills & developmental capacities to thrive. When people experience an interruption in healthy social, emotional, moral, and attachment development, serious problems can arise throughout their lives. We provide integrated support for clients of all ages in a compassionate, loving, & safe environment.
Our practice offers research-based holistic services to support healing from such challenges as Depression, Anxiety, Autism, Neurodiversity, Attachment Disorder, Trauma, IPV or DV, Sexual or Physical Abuse, Dissociation, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Learning & Developmental Issues & Child Protective Services, Adoption, Foster Placement.
I love children of all ages - from 0 to 99 - and I am truly here to help. Are you dealing with Relationship issues? Mental health? Learning? Development? Getting along with siblings, peers, spouse? We know that humans must learn a precise set of skills & developmental capacities to thrive. When people experience an interruption in healthy social, emotional, moral, and attachment development, serious problems can arise throughout their lives. We provide integrated support for clients of all ages in a compassionate, loving, & safe environment.
), anxiety, and adoption.
Emma is a therapist who believes each client has a completely unique set of needs. Therefore, their treatment plan should be a collaborative effort, specifically and uniquely geared towards meeting each client’s needs while also reaching their goals. She aims to provide a comfortable, nonjudgmental environment where her clients feel comfortable opening up. As a firm believer in the healing power of laughter, Emma often incorporates humor as a tool for connection and healing.
), anxiety, and adoption.
Emma is a therapist who believes each client has a completely unique set of needs. Therefore, their treatment plan should be a collaborative effort, specifically and uniquely geared towards meeting each client’s needs while also reaching their goals. She aims to provide a comfortable, nonjudgmental environment where her clients feel comfortable opening up. As a firm believer in the healing power of laughter, Emma often incorporates humor as a tool for connection and healing.
My potential clients are aware they need counseling or have reached a point where they cannot manage their life effectively. While they are in charge of what they do with their lives they may feel unable to navigate it. They need support, education, empathy, tools, and insight to help them with better decision making and the ability to navigate their path. They want a therapist that is genuine and can offer multiple perspectives, insights, and empathy while helping them work through what their current struggle is. Therapy is a safe place to work through all thoughts, feelings and concerns without judgement.
My potential clients are aware they need counseling or have reached a point where they cannot manage their life effectively. While they are in charge of what they do with their lives they may feel unable to navigate it. They need support, education, empathy, tools, and insight to help them with better decision making and the ability to navigate their path. They want a therapist that is genuine and can offer multiple perspectives, insights, and empathy while helping them work through what their current struggle is. Therapy is a safe place to work through all thoughts, feelings and concerns without judgement.
Brenda Maureen Romanchik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, CTS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30060
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with children and adolescents. I also work with adults. While post-graduate training, and teaching, have increased my skills, what makes me a good therapist are the beliefs I hold dear. I believe in people and their ability to heal and thrive. I believe that the connection I have with my clients not only allows them to open up to me, but others as well. Most importantly, I believe that working with others is a tremendous responsibility and a sacred trust. It is an honor I never take lightly.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with children and adolescents. I also work with adults. While post-graduate training, and teaching, have increased my skills, what makes me a good therapist are the beliefs I hold dear. I believe in people and their ability to heal and thrive. I believe that the connection I have with my clients not only allows them to open up to me, but others as well. Most importantly, I believe that working with others is a tremendous responsibility and a sacred trust. It is an honor I never take lightly.
"Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it." As a clinician, I am always honored to be a part of the journey to healing and self-discovery. I am a licensed professional counselor who enjoys individual and family treatment with pre-teens, adolescents, adults and couples. I find inspiration in assisting individuals and families find healthy perceptions of themselves while strengthening the foundations of family and self. I have over 10 years of experience working in various clinical settings.
"Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it." As a clinician, I am always honored to be a part of the journey to healing and self-discovery. I am a licensed professional counselor who enjoys individual and family treatment with pre-teens, adolescents, adults and couples. I find inspiration in assisting individuals and families find healthy perceptions of themselves while strengthening the foundations of family and self. I have over 10 years of experience working in various clinical settings.
Kathryn Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30062
Welcome! My clients are often looking for relationally-based therapy that recognizes their strengths and takes a collaborative approach to working together. My youngest clients are often recovering from traumatic losses and in need of support as they learn new ways of regulating their emotions and dealing with anxiety in relationships at home and in school. Adult clients are often looking for help with various forms of trauma, anxiety, grief, chronic stress/burnout, depression, and ambiguous loss. I use foundational approaches of interpersonal neurobiology and attachment theory to tailor therapy to each client's unique needs.
Welcome! My clients are often looking for relationally-based therapy that recognizes their strengths and takes a collaborative approach to working together. My youngest clients are often recovering from traumatic losses and in need of support as they learn new ways of regulating their emotions and dealing with anxiety in relationships at home and in school. Adult clients are often looking for help with various forms of trauma, anxiety, grief, chronic stress/burnout, depression, and ambiguous loss. I use foundational approaches of interpersonal neurobiology and attachment theory to tailor therapy to each client's unique needs.
Arbor Cove Therapy, LLC, exists to provide a safe space for individuals to resolve challenges and experience healing and growth. My work focuses on children and adolescents who struggle with emotional and behavioral issues. I also have a special love for working with adoptive families and the unique needs that the child and parents face. I have experience with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, AD/HD, behavior disorders, mood disorders, and parenting challenges.
Arbor Cove Therapy, LLC, exists to provide a safe space for individuals to resolve challenges and experience healing and growth. My work focuses on children and adolescents who struggle with emotional and behavioral issues. I also have a special love for working with adoptive families and the unique needs that the child and parents face. I have experience with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, AD/HD, behavior disorders, mood disorders, and parenting challenges.
I am a highly motivated professional who enjoys working with people in supportive environments. I’ve always been passionate about children in care and helping others, and practiced psychotherapy in England before coming to the US. I have a Master’s degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy, with specializations in behavior analysis, person-centered and humanistic approaches. I also work with children who are diagnosed with autism and am a Registered Behavioral Technician.
I am a highly motivated professional who enjoys working with people in supportive environments. I’ve always been passionate about children in care and helping others, and practiced psychotherapy in England before coming to the US. I have a Master’s degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy, with specializations in behavior analysis, person-centered and humanistic approaches. I also work with children who are diagnosed with autism and am a Registered Behavioral Technician.
Lorita Whitaker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30060
Waitlist for new clients
After 40+ years experience, I am expanding my practice to supervision of LMSW social workers desiring to work towards the LCSW license. Supervision consists of group and individual sessions meeting State of Georgia licensing board requirements. Meeting style will focus on merging learning and experience to real life situations involving patient care. Group beginning October 2024 will meet Saturday mornings in Marietta, GA. Maximum 6 participants. Payment may be made in monthly installments. For additional information email or leave vm.
After 40+ years experience, I am expanding my practice to supervision of LMSW social workers desiring to work towards the LCSW license. Supervision consists of group and individual sessions meeting State of Georgia licensing board requirements. Meeting style will focus on merging learning and experience to real life situations involving patient care. Group beginning October 2024 will meet Saturday mornings in Marietta, GA. Maximum 6 participants. Payment may be made in monthly installments. For additional information email or leave vm.
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I have been working in the mental health field for 20 years and I love what I do. With all of the stress and trauma we all have been experiencing, my goal is to assist all of my clients with being emotionally and mentally stable. I work with children/adults on becoming emotionally stronger and confident to improve relationships, school and work performance.
I have been working in the mental health field for 20 years and I love what I do. With all of the stress and trauma we all have been experiencing, my goal is to assist all of my clients with being emotionally and mentally stable. I work with children/adults on becoming emotionally stronger and confident to improve relationships, school and work performance.
You may be reluctant to contact a therapist believing you should be able to solve life's problems without help. That is not necessary!! All of us, with complicated and stressful lives can have struggles. Therapy can help you learn the skills you have not had a chance to develop. Psychotherapy can help when sadness or anxiey is interfering with your happiness and can help identify the obstacles that interfere with you reaching your goals. Additionally, your marriage and family relationships can improve greatly with therapy by helping you develop better communication skills and understand the underlying issues.
You may be reluctant to contact a therapist believing you should be able to solve life's problems without help. That is not necessary!! All of us, with complicated and stressful lives can have struggles. Therapy can help you learn the skills you have not had a chance to develop. Psychotherapy can help when sadness or anxiey is interfering with your happiness and can help identify the obstacles that interfere with you reaching your goals. Additionally, your marriage and family relationships can improve greatly with therapy by helping you develop better communication skills and understand the underlying issues.
Rebekah Ruth Evans
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30064
I do not believe in the statement "my past does not define me." It absolutely does! Everything you have experienced, both good and bad, is the reason why you are who you are today. Every single choice you make is made through the lenses of your life experiences. We run from labels that have been forced on us and grasp for ones that make us feel more... What would happen if you embraced your true self, who you really are inside and out, the good and the bad. Then sorted out your past to the best of its ability and took it from there day by day in the present for your future? I would be honored to walk this journey with you!
I do not believe in the statement "my past does not define me." It absolutely does! Everything you have experienced, both good and bad, is the reason why you are who you are today. Every single choice you make is made through the lenses of your life experiences. We run from labels that have been forced on us and grasp for ones that make us feel more... What would happen if you embraced your true self, who you really are inside and out, the good and the bad. Then sorted out your past to the best of its ability and took it from there day by day in the present for your future? I would be honored to walk this journey with you!
Rebekah Winter
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LAPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30064
Rebekah is an Associate Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. She works with children, teens, college-age, young adults, and adults to facilitate healing and growth through the power of play therapy. Rebekah is a certified AutPlay provider and holds a certificate in child and adolescent counseling with an emphasis in play therapy.
Rebekah is an Associate Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. She works with children, teens, college-age, young adults, and adults to facilitate healing and growth through the power of play therapy. Rebekah is a certified AutPlay provider and holds a certificate in child and adolescent counseling with an emphasis in play therapy.
Jill G Sebaugh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , QCSW, BC-TMHP, CFSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30060
Hello! Are you looking to take some concrete steps to improve your mental health? Then, I would love to work with you! I specialize in anxiety and depression, stress management, parenting, grief and loss, relationship issues, and life transitions including aging and seniors. Finding new ways to tackle life challenges is hard, but it's worth it, and I'm here to help make it easier. I would be honored to journey with you toward a greater sense of emotional, mental, and relational wholeness.
Hello! Are you looking to take some concrete steps to improve your mental health? Then, I would love to work with you! I specialize in anxiety and depression, stress management, parenting, grief and loss, relationship issues, and life transitions including aging and seniors. Finding new ways to tackle life challenges is hard, but it's worth it, and I'm here to help make it easier. I would be honored to journey with you toward a greater sense of emotional, mental, and relational wholeness.
Judy Schulman Greenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30007 (Online Only)
My goal is to assist clients in attaining a more satisfying life experience for themselves and their loved ones. Psychotherapy services are provided in a safe, warm, confidential and professional atmosphere.
My goal is to assist clients in attaining a more satisfying life experience for themselves and their loved ones. Psychotherapy services are provided in a safe, warm, confidential and professional atmosphere.
Cameron Butler Wooten
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30064
Whether you are struggling with a particular issue or just can't shake the feeling that there is more to life, there is help. I provide a variety of services, including: individual, marital, and family counseling. My areas of expertise include: women, teens, and young adults, marital problems, relationship troubles, pre-marital counseling, low self-esteem/identity, problems within the family, depression/anxiety, life transitions, and grief/loss. My goal is to provide you with the insights and tools necessary to move beyond old, limiting beliefs and behaviors to new, healthy ways of approaching life.
Whether you are struggling with a particular issue or just can't shake the feeling that there is more to life, there is help. I provide a variety of services, including: individual, marital, and family counseling. My areas of expertise include: women, teens, and young adults, marital problems, relationship troubles, pre-marital counseling, low self-esteem/identity, problems within the family, depression/anxiety, life transitions, and grief/loss. My goal is to provide you with the insights and tools necessary to move beyond old, limiting beliefs and behaviors to new, healthy ways of approaching life.
Counseling Services of Atlanta
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30064
Counseling Services of Atlanta offers individual, couples, and family therapy. We offer therapy and counseling services for both adults and children of all ages including video sessions. We now have 4 male therapists and 20 female therapists! We can treat a wide variety of mental health concerns and sessions are available by phone if needed. We are centrally located to provide services for Marietta, East Cobb, West Cobb, Smyrna, Vinings, Kennesaw, Powder Springs, Austell, Mableton, Dallas, Douglasville, Hiram, Acworth, Atlanta, Peachtree Corners, Lawrenceville, Alpharetta, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Duluth, and Tucker areas.
Counseling Services of Atlanta offers individual, couples, and family therapy. We offer therapy and counseling services for both adults and children of all ages including video sessions. We now have 4 male therapists and 20 female therapists! We can treat a wide variety of mental health concerns and sessions are available by phone if needed. We are centrally located to provide services for Marietta, East Cobb, West Cobb, Smyrna, Vinings, Kennesaw, Powder Springs, Austell, Mableton, Dallas, Douglasville, Hiram, Acworth, Atlanta, Peachtree Corners, Lawrenceville, Alpharetta, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Duluth, and Tucker areas.
The Attached Counseling Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
Supporting your child just doesn't seem to work anymore. Being a teenager, they feel out of reach. They have been struggling for so long and you have exhausted all resources. At the end of your rope, you don't know where else to go. The anxiety has set in for you AND your teen. School work is filled with arguments and trying to fight to get them to care. Losing connection with them more and more, fear has set in. How can you help them, when you have exhausted all other resources. You care so deeply, and need someone to come alongside.
Supporting your child just doesn't seem to work anymore. Being a teenager, they feel out of reach. They have been struggling for so long and you have exhausted all resources. At the end of your rope, you don't know where else to go. The anxiety has set in for you AND your teen. School work is filled with arguments and trying to fight to get them to care. Losing connection with them more and more, fear has set in. How can you help them, when you have exhausted all other resources. You care so deeply, and need someone to come alongside.
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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.