Adoption Therapists in Montana
I have 15+ years of direct social work experience working in a variety of settings to include; women's health, family preservation, foster care and adoption, home health hospice, cancer prevention/treatment, and homelessness.
St. John's United Family Services is here for you! We are a small, personal, family oriented, non-profit agency. We have experience and specialized training in; adoption and foster care, family planning, grief/loss, attachment, healthy communication and relationship dynamics. St. John's United Family Services provides healing, meaning, and purpose every day for every age.
I have 15+ years of direct social work experience working in a variety of settings to include; women's health, family preservation, foster care and adoption, home health hospice, cancer prevention/treatment, and homelessness.
St. John's United Family Services is here for you! We are a small, personal, family oriented, non-profit agency. We have experience and specialized training in; adoption and foster care, family planning, grief/loss, attachment, healthy communication and relationship dynamics. St. John's United Family Services provides healing, meaning, and purpose every day for every age.
Rachel Robertson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC, PCLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Billings, MT 59102 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with anxiety? Grief? Your identity or self-esteem? Are you an adoptee or adoptive parent navigating the adoption triangle? Life has curve balls that can greatly impact our personal and professional lives; that can make us retreat, isolate, and see ourselves in a negative light. This, in turn, can lead into deeper struggles and us not feeling like ourselves anymore. Yet, that's not the end of your story! You have a purpose and deserve to live a beautiful, happy and fulfilled life where you feel confident and equipped to overcome that inner darkness.
Are you struggling with anxiety? Grief? Your identity or self-esteem? Are you an adoptee or adoptive parent navigating the adoption triangle? Life has curve balls that can greatly impact our personal and professional lives; that can make us retreat, isolate, and see ourselves in a negative light. This, in turn, can lead into deeper struggles and us not feeling like ourselves anymore. Yet, that's not the end of your story! You have a purpose and deserve to live a beautiful, happy and fulfilled life where you feel confident and equipped to overcome that inner darkness.
At Connected Counseling the focus is on connecting through relationships and regulation. We provide individual, family and group counseling services. While we do serve a variety of populations, our specialty is working with children and their caregivers using brain and body based counseling. Each of our counselors has their own specialties, our overall specialties include ADHD, Autism, sexual abuse, foster/ adoption, gender and sexuality, parenting and complex developmental trauma.
At Connected Counseling the focus is on connecting through relationships and regulation. We provide individual, family and group counseling services. While we do serve a variety of populations, our specialty is working with children and their caregivers using brain and body based counseling. Each of our counselors has their own specialties, our overall specialties include ADHD, Autism, sexual abuse, foster/ adoption, gender and sexuality, parenting and complex developmental trauma.
I believe we all have the capacity to heal. If you chose to work with me, I will offer you a non-judgmental space where you can heal and grow. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I have a holistic approach to psychotherapy. I offer psychotherapy with adults, teenagers and children. I also offer therapy for parents who want to improve their relationship with their children. I offer therapy for a variety of issues and concerns, including anxiety, depression, loss, trauma, attachment difficulties, grief, difficult decision making, isolation, relationship distress and foster care/ adoption, fertility issues and pregnancy loss.
I believe we all have the capacity to heal. If you chose to work with me, I will offer you a non-judgmental space where you can heal and grow. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I have a holistic approach to psychotherapy. I offer psychotherapy with adults, teenagers and children. I also offer therapy for parents who want to improve their relationship with their children. I offer therapy for a variety of issues and concerns, including anxiety, depression, loss, trauma, attachment difficulties, grief, difficult decision making, isolation, relationship distress and foster care/ adoption, fertility issues and pregnancy loss.
I have over ten years of experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with Depression and Anxiety, Addiction, Adoption and Attachment, Trauma, Shame and Vulnerability.
I specialize in helping adolescents and adults in finding their own inner purpose, strength, and wisdom. Often, this requires peeling back the layers of old habits, wounds, and ways of being in the world that are resulting in distress, anxiety, depression, and feelings of dissatisfaction. By helping to heal the old wounds, there is more space to experience joy and contentment while also discovering what matters the most to you. One on one sessions can take a variety of forms including more traditional talk therapy; using different art mediums; or getting out of the office for a walk.
I have over ten years of experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with Depression and Anxiety, Addiction, Adoption and Attachment, Trauma, Shame and Vulnerability.
I specialize in helping adolescents and adults in finding their own inner purpose, strength, and wisdom. Often, this requires peeling back the layers of old habits, wounds, and ways of being in the world that are resulting in distress, anxiety, depression, and feelings of dissatisfaction. By helping to heal the old wounds, there is more space to experience joy and contentment while also discovering what matters the most to you. One on one sessions can take a variety of forms including more traditional talk therapy; using different art mediums; or getting out of the office for a walk.
Montana Counseling Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kalispell, MT 59901
I have worked with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, foster-care, adoption, attachment, anger, ODD, self-esteem, family conflict and stress, and social skills.
As a therapist my goal is to help clients overcome barriers so that they can live happier and healthier lives. In order to do this, I work on supporting my clients where they are in their journey and collaborate with them on their treatment. I provide a genuine, safe experience for my clients by incorporating creativity, humor, and play into sessions.
I have worked with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, foster-care, adoption, attachment, anger, ODD, self-esteem, family conflict and stress, and social skills.
As a therapist my goal is to help clients overcome barriers so that they can live happier and healthier lives. In order to do this, I work on supporting my clients where they are in their journey and collaborate with them on their treatment. I provide a genuine, safe experience for my clients by incorporating creativity, humor, and play into sessions.
As a therapist I'm dedicated to working collaboratively and relationally with adults aged 16 to over 100! Each person is assured to feel seen, heard in a non-judgemental environment where life's challenges can be explored and worked through. I draw from a variety of modalities, including Narrative Therapy, IFS, and EMDR. I address a wide array of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, lifespan development, attachment, interpersonal relationships, family of origin, adoption, identity, aging, grief and loss, and life transitions. The outcome being a client coming to deeper insight and personal growth.
As a therapist I'm dedicated to working collaboratively and relationally with adults aged 16 to over 100! Each person is assured to feel seen, heard in a non-judgemental environment where life's challenges can be explored and worked through. I draw from a variety of modalities, including Narrative Therapy, IFS, and EMDR. I address a wide array of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, lifespan development, attachment, interpersonal relationships, family of origin, adoption, identity, aging, grief and loss, and life transitions. The outcome being a client coming to deeper insight and personal growth.
I work with children under 6 years old and parents to support emotional & behavioral concerns, anxiety, adoption, transitions, grief & loss, selective mutism, school adjustment, somatic symptoms, trauma, and parenting skills.
Understanding your young child's needs can be confusing and draining -- I offer ways to bring more joy and less stress to you and your child. You are an essential & cherished part of your child's therapy. As a guide in your relationship, I can help you to: explore what your child is communicating; understand his/her perception; read his/her cues; support strong emotions and behaviors; teach him/her how to cope; integrate past difficulties; heal; learn new parenting skills; and connect more deeply. We'll work together through the power of play, activities, discussion, reflection, modeling, skill development, and body awareness.
I work with children under 6 years old and parents to support emotional & behavioral concerns, anxiety, adoption, transitions, grief & loss, selective mutism, school adjustment, somatic symptoms, trauma, and parenting skills.
Understanding your young child's needs can be confusing and draining -- I offer ways to bring more joy and less stress to you and your child. You are an essential & cherished part of your child's therapy. As a guide in your relationship, I can help you to: explore what your child is communicating; understand his/her perception; read his/her cues; support strong emotions and behaviors; teach him/her how to cope; integrate past difficulties; heal; learn new parenting skills; and connect more deeply. We'll work together through the power of play, activities, discussion, reflection, modeling, skill development, and body awareness.
Please Note: In my general practice I specially see clients ages 4-17. My specialties include working with children and teens experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related reactions and symptoms, attachment difficulties, self harming, adjustment issues, and school difficulties that include peer and teacher conflicts, learning disabilities or differences. One area of particular interest that I have is working with children and teens in the foster care system, families providing foster care, and families that have grown or are growing through adoption.
Please Note: In my general practice I specially see clients ages 4-17. My specialties include working with children and teens experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related reactions and symptoms, attachment difficulties, self harming, adjustment issues, and school difficulties that include peer and teacher conflicts, learning disabilities or differences. One area of particular interest that I have is working with children and teens in the foster care system, families providing foster care, and families that have grown or are growing through adoption.
Specialities include: EMDR, Adoption and attachment, trauma recovery, LGBTQ+, Children and families, anxiety and depression and military families.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who works with all age groups. I have 12 years of practice working with kids and families, attachment and adoption issues, trauma recovery, anxiety and depression and LGBTQ+ issues. I also have experience with working with military personal and their families. I am passionate about helping others and my community.
Specialities include: EMDR, Adoption and attachment, trauma recovery, LGBTQ+, Children and families, anxiety and depression and military families.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who works with all age groups. I have 12 years of practice working with kids and families, attachment and adoption issues, trauma recovery, anxiety and depression and LGBTQ+ issues. I also have experience with working with military personal and their families. I am passionate about helping others and my community.
I have been working with children and families for the past 11 years utilizing a relational attachment model. I have experience working with family separation, foster care/ adoption, trauma, life transitions, depression, anxiety, anger, self-esteem issues, school issues along a verity of emotional/behavioral concerns. I have worked with children from age 5-18 years. I offer a safe nonjudgmental environment that allows children and families to be able to address and explore their needs with support and guidance.
I have been working with children and families for the past 11 years utilizing a relational attachment model. I have experience working with family separation, foster care/ adoption, trauma, life transitions, depression, anxiety, anger, self-esteem issues, school issues along a verity of emotional/behavioral concerns. I have worked with children from age 5-18 years. I offer a safe nonjudgmental environment that allows children and families to be able to address and explore their needs with support and guidance.
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I have extensive training in infertility and adoption.
Do you feel stuck or that there should be more to life? Do you feel your life lacks purpose and meaning? Are you struggling with a particular problem or mental health concern? I know it can feel intimidating to seek help, but counseling can be enjoyable and a positive first step to living your best life. I work with adults 18+ to identify situations, thoughts and beliefs that affect your relationships, school, career and wellbeing. We will work together, in a confidential, safe, nonjudgmental environment to find answers to the problem areas that are holding you back from achieving goals and the life you envision.
I have extensive training in infertility and adoption.
Do you feel stuck or that there should be more to life? Do you feel your life lacks purpose and meaning? Are you struggling with a particular problem or mental health concern? I know it can feel intimidating to seek help, but counseling can be enjoyable and a positive first step to living your best life. I work with adults 18+ to identify situations, thoughts and beliefs that affect your relationships, school, career and wellbeing. We will work together, in a confidential, safe, nonjudgmental environment to find answers to the problem areas that are holding you back from achieving goals and the life you envision.
Are you looking for a change? I would love to meet with you & offer my undivided presence & attention as we seek to find a way to make your life work best for you. I have 20+ years of experience & am confident that, if you decide to work with me, I can help provide you with the support & insight you need to make changes to improve your life so that it better suits your needs. I see individual adults and have experience in the areas of personal growth, depression, anxiety, trauma, divorce, parenting, relational conflict, behavioral concerns & adoption.
Are you looking for a change? I would love to meet with you & offer my undivided presence & attention as we seek to find a way to make your life work best for you. I have 20+ years of experience & am confident that, if you decide to work with me, I can help provide you with the support & insight you need to make changes to improve your life so that it better suits your needs. I see individual adults and have experience in the areas of personal growth, depression, anxiety, trauma, divorce, parenting, relational conflict, behavioral concerns & adoption.
adoption and family conflict.
I’ve been in the mental health field for over 25 years and take a relational approach considering the individual, environment, life experiences, personality, needs and strengths of each person. I enjoy supporting adults, children and families improve communication skills, self awareness, acceptance, and learn adaptive ways to regulate/ manage emotions and behaviors. We will work together to increase insight and awareness and you or your child's overall functioning, and reduce problematic symptoms/behaviors. My clients have expressed feeling safe and accepted and often share appreciating the depth of our work together.
adoption and family conflict.
I’ve been in the mental health field for over 25 years and take a relational approach considering the individual, environment, life experiences, personality, needs and strengths of each person. I enjoy supporting adults, children and families improve communication skills, self awareness, acceptance, and learn adaptive ways to regulate/ manage emotions and behaviors. We will work together to increase insight and awareness and you or your child's overall functioning, and reduce problematic symptoms/behaviors. My clients have expressed feeling safe and accepted and often share appreciating the depth of our work together.
My areas of specialization include adoption, anger management, antisocial personality, anxiety, behavioral issues, bipolar disorder, codependency, depression, divorce, domestic abuse, domestic violence, dual diagnosis, emotional disturbance, family conflict, grief, life transitions, marital and premarital, oppositional defiance, parenting, peer relationships, relationship issues, school issues, sex therapy, suicidal ideation and trauma and PTSD. I focus on a wide range of clients including adults, teenagers, preteenagers, and children. I use several therapeutic modalities/approaches.
My areas of specialization include adoption, anger management, antisocial personality, anxiety, behavioral issues, bipolar disorder, codependency, depression, divorce, domestic abuse, domestic violence, dual diagnosis, emotional disturbance, family conflict, grief, life transitions, marital and premarital, oppositional defiance, parenting, peer relationships, relationship issues, school issues, sex therapy, suicidal ideation and trauma and PTSD. I focus on a wide range of clients including adults, teenagers, preteenagers, and children. I use several therapeutic modalities/approaches.
I work with many client challenges including complicated grief/loss, divorce/separation, parenting, premarital counseling, child behavior and mental health, anger management, depression, anxiety, work-life balance, attachment, foster care, adoption, infertility, families with special needs children, self esteem, women's issues, and improving family systems.
Counseling provides an opportunity to make positive changes and to find ways to manage, negotiate and overcome some of life's difficult challenges. Therapists partner with you on this journey. My hope is for you to experience relief and happiness. I help you build upon your unique strengths and abilities as well as expand your personal "tool box." I help families improve their functioning and relationships. For individuals, you and I will identify your concerns, discover the unhelpful thoughts and patterns of behaviors which keep you stuck and find ways to have a happier, healthier life. I also specialize in complicated grief.
I work with many client challenges including complicated grief/loss, divorce/separation, parenting, premarital counseling, child behavior and mental health, anger management, depression, anxiety, work-life balance, attachment, foster care, adoption, infertility, families with special needs children, self esteem, women's issues, and improving family systems.
Counseling provides an opportunity to make positive changes and to find ways to manage, negotiate and overcome some of life's difficult challenges. Therapists partner with you on this journey. My hope is for you to experience relief and happiness. I help you build upon your unique strengths and abilities as well as expand your personal "tool box." I help families improve their functioning and relationships. For individuals, you and I will identify your concerns, discover the unhelpful thoughts and patterns of behaviors which keep you stuck and find ways to have a happier, healthier life. I also specialize in complicated grief.
I work with specifically with college-age and young adults into their 30's on identity and self-worth. As an adopted person, I am adoptee-competent and love working with all adoptees, including experience with issues facing ITC and transracial adoptees. I work with you to integrate all the parts of your authentic self into a feeling of being fully "you" everyday. I work on relational/response patterns you feel stuck in, building trust and confidence in your own decision-making, resolving sources of criticism, and I'm just generally dedicated to raising up your self-worth.
I work with specifically with college-age and young adults into their 30's on identity and self-worth. As an adopted person, I am adoptee-competent and love working with all adoptees, including experience with issues facing ITC and transracial adoptees. I work with you to integrate all the parts of your authentic self into a feeling of being fully "you" everyday. I work on relational/response patterns you feel stuck in, building trust and confidence in your own decision-making, resolving sources of criticism, and I'm just generally dedicated to raising up your self-worth.
I am the type of therapist that meets my clients where they are. I am easy going and do not have an agenda. I think my clients are the experts on themselves. I create a warm and encouraging aura that helps clients discover there problem area's and then I guide and accompany them on a journey to bring clarity, hope, and peace.
I am the type of therapist that meets my clients where they are. I am easy going and do not have an agenda. I think my clients are the experts on themselves. I create a warm and encouraging aura that helps clients discover there problem area's and then I guide and accompany them on a journey to bring clarity, hope, and peace.
We all need help finding direction at some point in our lives. I specialize in working with individuals and families who have been impacted by issues stemming from trauma, , family discontent, and difficult life transitions. I work with my clients in order to help them access their own inner wisdom; to process their past trauma and to adopt new strategies in dealing with life on life's terms. By creating a collaborative, trusting relationship with the individuals with whom I work, they are empowered to overcome challenges they face and become the best version of themselves.
We all need help finding direction at some point in our lives. I specialize in working with individuals and families who have been impacted by issues stemming from trauma, , family discontent, and difficult life transitions. I work with my clients in order to help them access their own inner wisdom; to process their past trauma and to adopt new strategies in dealing with life on life's terms. By creating a collaborative, trusting relationship with the individuals with whom I work, they are empowered to overcome challenges they face and become the best version of themselves.
King Family Behavioral Health-Jennifer Dodson LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59801 (Online Only)
PTSD, Anxiety, and Depression are real. King Family Behavioral Health is a safe space to identify a healing path and new skills to address the symptoms of these and many other mental health struggles impacting your life and relationships. If you are ready to create a change, we are here to help!
PTSD, Anxiety, and Depression are real. King Family Behavioral Health is a safe space to identify a healing path and new skills to address the symptoms of these and many other mental health struggles impacting your life and relationships. If you are ready to create a change, we are here to help!
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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.