Adoption Therapists in Maryland

I work with children, adolescents, and adults touched by adoption. Through an attachment and trauma-informed approach clients are able to find internal safety and better understanding of themselves and their experience as an adopted person, parent, or birth parent. Many clients come with complex layers of anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, relationship challenges, and ambiguous grief. Through the therapeutic relationship clients gain tools for internal validation, strategies to best manage their challenges, and opportunities to explore complex emotions in a safe environment.

Immediate openings as of 4/28. Hi, I'm Ben! I work with children, teens & adults who want help with disordered eating or body image concerns, AFRID (restrictive eating), binge eating, depression, painful childhood experiences, or trauma. I am known for my patient & supportive nature, having a knack for helping clients open up and "put the pieces together" of their story. I use techniques such as CBT (assessing thought patterns & how they affect emotions, behavior or eating patterns), Health at Every Size, body positivity, EMDR & Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma, and art therapy. Faith-based counseling available upon request.

Sara Rodriguez serves adults, children/teens, including parents as an important piece of the puzzle. Sara combines skill-building with creative arts, play therapy (for littles) and teaches her clients how their thoughts affect feelings & behaviors. She enjoys working with anxiety, & building connection within the family, reducing unwanted behaviors. While Sara is able to work with most pediatric issues, she has received specialized training in anxiety, developmental trauma and adoption (TBRI & TF-CBT, theraplay), also utilizes Brain Integration for natural treatment of ADHD.

I work with individuals, families, caregivers 12+ specializing in issues relating to complex trauma (CPTSD), transracial/international adoption, LGBTQ+, and Neurodivergence (ADHD). If you are looking to heal from trauma, increase your understanding of how your nervous system operates, or improve your mind-body connection, you're in the right place!

TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE. As both a Clinical Social Worker and Registered Nurse, I have a broad perspective on mental health issues and treatment options. I have over 25 years of experience helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

I have spent 42 years treating adults and couples suffering from depression, disabling anxiety, repeated relational problems, trauma, and grief.I also speciaize in child developmental and play therapies with a range of challenges for which I design treatment plans individually. I determine the course of child treatment according to my assessment of their level of development. I involve parents to varying extents in the therapy. Over the years, I have become most specialized working with separation/divorce, attachment, anxiety, depression, behavioral, and neuro-developmental, and adoption difficulties for children and their families.

Victoria was transracially adopted from China as an infant. Her previous work history includes: supervising visitation between parents and their children, working as a school counselor in a public charter school, providing intensive, home-based therapy to children with intense emotional and behavioral needs, and providing clinical case management to LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness. Victoria believes strongly in client-oriented services and that everyone should have access to the opportunities and support that they need to succeed. Victoria is also passionate about self-improvement and continuing to learn throughout your life.

Are you a teenager (or young adult) who struggles with cultural and racial identity due to immigration, parental or familial immigration, or international/inter-racial adoption? Or are you a teen (15 to 18) or adult of any age with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger, and/or struggling with life adjustments? Because education is power, we will touch on MH concepts through psycho-educational information and focus on other personal tools to help you learn new ways of relating with, changing, or living along side your struggles. Hope comes from willingness to change and grow! As of October, 2023, I have a few openings.

I provide counseling for individuals and families. I specialize in family-systems models, attachment oriented therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I have worked with many individuals and families that struggle with anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, substance abuse, and abusive relationships. In addition, I have experience working with children that are struggling with adoption. By utilizing an individualized insight-oriented approach, I can help both children and adults process emotions and achieve positive progress to reach their goals. I am a strong believer of the mind/body/spirit connection.

Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and/or are navigating life transitions, my goal is to create a safe and supportive space for exploration and growth. My approach to therapy is client-centered and collaborative. I work with clients to gain enhanced self-understanding, address challenges, build resilience, adopt new coping skills and affect meaningful change. Special areas of focus include: anxiety, depression, fertility and family-building, grief/loss, adult ADHD, family dynamics, and life transitions.

Are you feeling stuck? Maybe it's due to anxiety, a change in life circumstances, or relationship issues. Or maybe you've reached the limits of what you can figure out on your own. If you’re willing to show up, I’m here to help.

Are you looking for better communication with your partner? Are you hoping for a more harmonious family life? You may have a child with special needs, or a blended family. Every family has it's own unique issues and struggles.

Carin Sailer LGPC (They/Them) helps individuals overcome feelings of anxiety, depression, and poor self-esteem. They work with individuals on exploring identity, managing internalized “isms”, and finding new adaptive ways to cope. Carin specializes in working with individuals on general mental health concerns while also working with transgender & non-binary adults, parents processing their own identity (or their child’s), and those endorsing an identity in “mid-life” (whatever that means!)

Close and warm relationships are key to a successful family life, individual health, and to a happy life as a couple. I work collaboratively with families to improve communication between parent and child, deal with underlying emotions, and to address problems together. I help couples find their way back to the initial strong bond that brought them together. I assist parents in finding successful strategies to deal with emotional outbursts, school difficulties, and sibling conflicts. Together we address specific challenges that children face such as learning differences and mood swings. I specialize in working with adoption and multicultural families.

Touched by Adoption? The Barker Foundation recognizes that adoption is a lifelong journey, with normal developmental challenges and tasks. We will walk with you through and support you through your journey. Whether you are an adoptive parent with a child that is struggling emotionally or academically; a birth parent who is seeking understanding, reflection, or search and reunion; or an adoptee looking for support- we are here for you.

I believe we are all finally recognizing that a more holistic approach to treatment is needed. With over 40+ years of experience working in community mental health and private practice, I know the importance on our assessing and understanding all of the ways society impacts every individual. Everything around us matters, even beyond our personal relationships with our families, colleagues and friends. Speaking as a proud social worker, I know to effectively diagnose and treat a human problem needs a fully inclusive, psycho-social model of evaluation. I am here, tailored to help for your specific and unique needs.

I'm only seeing clients located in Maryland and fully virtual! I believe by exploring our past experiences and relationships we can find answers to better understand our own behaviors and thought processes. Our best healing happens throughout the context of a safe relationship and that is what I offer in therapy; a safe place where my client can explore their pain, trauma, hurt, and confusion in order to heal and live the most meaningful life possible. My clients know what their goals are and are excited to get to work but may need more accountability or support. Sometimes they aren't so clear and I can help with that, too!

I am committed to offering the very best in individual, couples and family therapy. Specialties include ADHD and executive function coaching, with an expertise in adoption, anxiety and learning disabilities. I use a strength based approach to helping people find life balance. I work with my clients to find strategies that help them improve their lives.

Ellen Singer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has specialized in helping couples and families for 35+ years. She trained with Dr. Richard Schwartz in the evidence-based Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapeutic model. She’s also studied and incorporates tools from highly reputable Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Therapy, and Imago Therapy. She sees all couples and specializes in high conflict, infidelity/affairs, intimacy/sexual relationships, ADHD impact, and coping with parent-related concerns. She also specializes in couples coping with infertiity, connected to adoption, blended families, and LGBTQ families.