Adoption Therapists in Lincoln County, MT
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.
Marillee Norvell
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eureka, MT 59917
Waitlist for new clients
Often, life challenges us with obstacles to our best health and wellbeing. I believe in offering a safe and comfortable setting for you to develop a plan to move towards your greatest potential and quality wellness. This may include learning new coping skills, having a safe place to reflect and improve communication as well as utilizing clinical interventions to reduce symptoms. My goal is to support you in overcoming issues that prevent a deeper sense of purpose, self-awareness, and joy in your life. Diversity and multiculturalism are at the root of my therapeutic practice.
Often, life challenges us with obstacles to our best health and wellbeing. I believe in offering a safe and comfortable setting for you to develop a plan to move towards your greatest potential and quality wellness. This may include learning new coping skills, having a safe place to reflect and improve communication as well as utilizing clinical interventions to reduce symptoms. My goal is to support you in overcoming issues that prevent a deeper sense of purpose, self-awareness, and joy in your life. Diversity and multiculturalism are at the root of my therapeutic practice.
Hi I'm Erika, I became a therapist because I love people. I enjoy talking to and listening to others. You may be struggling with loneliness, marital stress, job changes or concerns about your parenting or even unresolved childhood trauma. I would love to work with you on your goals to move forward towards a happy and healthy fullfilling life. Finding you and what you need and want in life. Life is hard and not meant to be walked alone. Let me join you on your walk and help you as you journey towards your future. A future with laughter and light.
Hi I'm Erika, I became a therapist because I love people. I enjoy talking to and listening to others. You may be struggling with loneliness, marital stress, job changes or concerns about your parenting or even unresolved childhood trauma. I would love to work with you on your goals to move forward towards a happy and healthy fullfilling life. Finding you and what you need and want in life. Life is hard and not meant to be walked alone. Let me join you on your walk and help you as you journey towards your future. A future with laughter and light.
Online Therapists
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.
I am available for new clients! You are welcome to contact me here and I have some direct scheduling through my website! If you are seeking clarity and understanding into how your experiences have influenced your quality of living, I would greatly enjoy meeting with you. With over eight years of experience, I enjoy working from an empowered approach into our past; addressing past traumas and grief as a way to move forward and live 'in the moment' with a sense of understanding. Mind-body health and awareness are stressed throughout our work together for optimal healing and vitality.
I am available for new clients! You are welcome to contact me here and I have some direct scheduling through my website! If you are seeking clarity and understanding into how your experiences have influenced your quality of living, I would greatly enjoy meeting with you. With over eight years of experience, I enjoy working from an empowered approach into our past; addressing past traumas and grief as a way to move forward and live 'in the moment' with a sense of understanding. Mind-body health and awareness are stressed throughout our work together for optimal healing and vitality.
My approach with my clients is based on a pragmatic intuitive approach, customized to individual needs. My goal is to assist my clients in finding and tailoring tools to aid them in becoming the best person they can be on a daily basis. I strive to help individuals develop the strength to overcome interpersonal challenges, relational difficulties, and life crises. I believe that strong marriages and supportive families are vital to the ability to recover from personal crises and regain hope which can promote life-long change.
My approach with my clients is based on a pragmatic intuitive approach, customized to individual needs. My goal is to assist my clients in finding and tailoring tools to aid them in becoming the best person they can be on a daily basis. I strive to help individuals develop the strength to overcome interpersonal challenges, relational difficulties, and life crises. I believe that strong marriages and supportive families are vital to the ability to recover from personal crises and regain hope which can promote life-long change.
Are you struggling in your role as a parent? Does your child have a need that you are not sure how to meet? Are you having difficulty coparenting? Have you tried to bring harmony to your family and nothing is working? You may need an expert with over 25 years of experience in partnering with parents to help them understand and help their child's developmental, behavioral, and educational needs. My goal as a Behavior Analyst (MT & AZ), Family Coach, and Neurofeedback practitioner is to help you and your family find connection and strengthen your family unit.
Are you struggling in your role as a parent? Does your child have a need that you are not sure how to meet? Are you having difficulty coparenting? Have you tried to bring harmony to your family and nothing is working? You may need an expert with over 25 years of experience in partnering with parents to help them understand and help their child's developmental, behavioral, and educational needs. My goal as a Behavior Analyst (MT & AZ), Family Coach, and Neurofeedback practitioner is to help you and your family find connection and strengthen your family unit.
I have a passion for helping individuals who have been wounded physically, emotionally and spiritually to become whole and restored. During my professional career I have worked with individuals of all ages who suffer from traumatic experiences, mood disorders, chronic illness, grief and loss, crisis intervention and a host of other issues. I am a certified premarital/marital counseling facilitator with PREPARE/ENRICH.
I have a passion for helping individuals who have been wounded physically, emotionally and spiritually to become whole and restored. During my professional career I have worked with individuals of all ages who suffer from traumatic experiences, mood disorders, chronic illness, grief and loss, crisis intervention and a host of other issues. I am a certified premarital/marital counseling facilitator with PREPARE/ENRICH.
Caring Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Plains, MT 59859 (Online Only)
I am licensed in 7 states. Pennsylvania, Maryland, Kentucky, Alabama, Montana Idaho and Washington. I work well with culturally diverse populations, I have worked with neuro divergent clients from ages 4 to adult, OCD, anxiety issues, PTSD, behavioral issues, autism, Tourettes, BFRB, hoarding, parenting issues, attachment , reunification, coparenting, and complex comorbidities
I am licensed in 7 states. Pennsylvania, Maryland, Kentucky, Alabama, Montana Idaho and Washington. I work well with culturally diverse populations, I have worked with neuro divergent clients from ages 4 to adult, OCD, anxiety issues, PTSD, behavioral issues, autism, Tourettes, BFRB, hoarding, parenting issues, attachment , reunification, coparenting, and complex comorbidities
Samuel Harkness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, SWLC
Verified Verified
Whitefish, MT 59937
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with children and adults at all stages of life, and specialize in adolescence, early adulthood, parents and family work. Perhaps you are a young person struggling to meet the expectations of those around you or to figure out who you are and where you fit in. Maybe you are a parent finding yourself slipping as you navigate the challenges of raising children with complex needs in addition to your own responsibilities. You might be falling into unhealthy habits, losing focus or in acute crisis. I specialize in issues related to depression, anxiety, identity, transitions, trauma, family systems and personality disorders.
I enjoy working with children and adults at all stages of life, and specialize in adolescence, early adulthood, parents and family work. Perhaps you are a young person struggling to meet the expectations of those around you or to figure out who you are and where you fit in. Maybe you are a parent finding yourself slipping as you navigate the challenges of raising children with complex needs in addition to your own responsibilities. You might be falling into unhealthy habits, losing focus or in acute crisis. I specialize in issues related to depression, anxiety, identity, transitions, trauma, family systems and personality disorders.
Are you struggling with sadness? Unhappy in your current life situation? Do you feel stuck? The daily stresses of life can build until we feel completely overwhelmed with life. Sometimes we feel lost, alone, or depressed; we may even feel confused and hopeless about the future. These feelings are very ‘normal,’ yet most of us feel as if we're falling apart. Whether your journey involves healing from childhood wounds, achieving greater self-awareness and self-esteem, or improving relationships, let me help facilitate change using your inner resources, while we work collaboratively in a safe and supportive environment.
Are you struggling with sadness? Unhappy in your current life situation? Do you feel stuck? The daily stresses of life can build until we feel completely overwhelmed with life. Sometimes we feel lost, alone, or depressed; we may even feel confused and hopeless about the future. These feelings are very ‘normal,’ yet most of us feel as if we're falling apart. Whether your journey involves healing from childhood wounds, achieving greater self-awareness and self-esteem, or improving relationships, let me help facilitate change using your inner resources, while we work collaboratively in a safe and supportive environment.
Montanans face unique challenges related to geography, a culture of individualism, intergenerational patterns of trauma, and a changing economy. I’ve spent my career developing evidence-based skills to meet the needs of my neighbors. This starts with building a straightforward relationship as a foundation for work that attends to the needs of our physiology, psychology, spirituality, and our community. Therapy is about cultivating ongoing processes of resilience that continue outside of the office and everyday I do my best to work myself out of a job.
Montanans face unique challenges related to geography, a culture of individualism, intergenerational patterns of trauma, and a changing economy. I’ve spent my career developing evidence-based skills to meet the needs of my neighbors. This starts with building a straightforward relationship as a foundation for work that attends to the needs of our physiology, psychology, spirituality, and our community. Therapy is about cultivating ongoing processes of resilience that continue outside of the office and everyday I do my best to work myself out of a job.
Sensible Therapy and Wellness - Shaunda Wenger
Counselor, LCPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kalispell, MT 59901
Let me support you individually (your child/ teen), with your partner(s), or as a family as you heal and grow. Life presents us with ongoing challenges; relationships, careers, families, raising children, medical issues, trauma, grief. These can add up to emotional stressors with behavioral reactions making it difficult to function as people in our various relationships and settings. When we become unaware of our emotional state and ignore self-care, emotionally, physically, spiritually, we may become stuck and are unable to function at a level that is our best selves. I will meet you, your child, or your family where you're at.
Let me support you individually (your child/ teen), with your partner(s), or as a family as you heal and grow. Life presents us with ongoing challenges; relationships, careers, families, raising children, medical issues, trauma, grief. These can add up to emotional stressors with behavioral reactions making it difficult to function as people in our various relationships and settings. When we become unaware of our emotional state and ignore self-care, emotionally, physically, spiritually, we may become stuck and are unable to function at a level that is our best selves. I will meet you, your child, or your family where you're at.
I work with adults, couples and teenagers. My approach is a blend of Family Systems Theory, cognitive behavioral therapy and positive psychology. I believe the quality of our lives is mostly determined by the quality of our relationships, so my work often involved teaching communication skills, resolving conflict and applying the new but vast amount of scientific research about relationships to your own lives. We can't control the events in our lives or our feelings, but we can control our behavior and thoughts. Counseling is learning to do just that. It's educational, inspiring and helpful in so many ways!
I work with adults, couples and teenagers. My approach is a blend of Family Systems Theory, cognitive behavioral therapy and positive psychology. I believe the quality of our lives is mostly determined by the quality of our relationships, so my work often involved teaching communication skills, resolving conflict and applying the new but vast amount of scientific research about relationships to your own lives. We can't control the events in our lives or our feelings, but we can control our behavior and thoughts. Counseling is learning to do just that. It's educational, inspiring and helpful in so many ways!
We have all been through so much these last several years, how can we possibly be expected to navigate all of this on our own? I have first-hand experience in the various ways that life can present challenges. And I also know you are doing so many things right. You are here looking for support. This an act of courage and defiance. I feel you refusing to feel this way, refusing to sacrifice yourself and come up empty handed. You are saying "No more". You are leaning toward your own worth willing to commit to yourself. And I want you to know that you don't have to heal alone.
We have all been through so much these last several years, how can we possibly be expected to navigate all of this on our own? I have first-hand experience in the various ways that life can present challenges. And I also know you are doing so many things right. You are here looking for support. This an act of courage and defiance. I feel you refusing to feel this way, refusing to sacrifice yourself and come up empty handed. You are saying "No more". You are leaning toward your own worth willing to commit to yourself. And I want you to know that you don't have to heal alone.
There are many times throughout life that lead to challenges and struggles that can be difficult to navigate. Over my 20 years working in the mental health field I have helped people with a wide range of issues. I have found that developing a relationship based on empathy, insight and authenticity can allow for a plan to be put into place that can lead to lasting change. No matter if it is a new struggle that has surfaced or a long standing one I believe that I will be able to provide the necessary perspective to help you find the clarity and direction you are seeking.
There are many times throughout life that lead to challenges and struggles that can be difficult to navigate. Over my 20 years working in the mental health field I have helped people with a wide range of issues. I have found that developing a relationship based on empathy, insight and authenticity can allow for a plan to be put into place that can lead to lasting change. No matter if it is a new struggle that has surfaced or a long standing one I believe that I will be able to provide the necessary perspective to help you find the clarity and direction you are seeking.
Welcome to the beginning of your healing journey, whether it’s for yourself, your child, or your family. As a licensed psychotherapist with extensive training in trauma, PTSD, attachment, body image, mood disorders, and anxiety, I am committed to fostering a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore the complexities of your life and relationships. My approach combines the empowering principles of cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and attachment theory from a strengths-based perspective.
Welcome to the beginning of your healing journey, whether it’s for yourself, your child, or your family. As a licensed psychotherapist with extensive training in trauma, PTSD, attachment, body image, mood disorders, and anxiety, I am committed to fostering a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore the complexities of your life and relationships. My approach combines the empowering principles of cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and attachment theory from a strengths-based perspective.
Now accepting new clients! For over three decades I have worked with people of all ages and from many diverse backgrounds. Overall, I am passionate about all the people I serve! My primary focus is working with at risk children ages 5 - 18 who have faced a variety of challenges. However, I work with children, families, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, foster care, divorce, loss and grief, and substance abuse and chemical dependency issues. No journey is easy, but it can be less difficult when we are not walking alone.
Now accepting new clients! For over three decades I have worked with people of all ages and from many diverse backgrounds. Overall, I am passionate about all the people I serve! My primary focus is working with at risk children ages 5 - 18 who have faced a variety of challenges. However, I work with children, families, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, foster care, divorce, loss and grief, and substance abuse and chemical dependency issues. No journey is easy, but it can be less difficult when we are not walking alone.
Dana Hellinger
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Polson, MT 59860
Waitlist for new clients
Children often struggle with emotions; identifying, expressing and processing their feelings can be very difficult. Anger can rear its ugly head when underneath it may really be a whole bunch of other emotions going on. Some children need to express themselves other than verbally. Play and art therapy techniques, sand tray, and therapeutic games can be used as ways for kids to process emotions without talking or feeling pressured. Children often just need to be heard, given skills, and provided with opportunity for little successes that can increase their self-esteem. Parents are invited to learn valuable tools as well.
Children often struggle with emotions; identifying, expressing and processing their feelings can be very difficult. Anger can rear its ugly head when underneath it may really be a whole bunch of other emotions going on. Some children need to express themselves other than verbally. Play and art therapy techniques, sand tray, and therapeutic games can be used as ways for kids to process emotions without talking or feeling pressured. Children often just need to be heard, given skills, and provided with opportunity for little successes that can increase their self-esteem. Parents are invited to learn valuable tools as well.
I graduated from the University of Wyoming, and I have been licensed for 6 years, but I have worked in the Mental Health field for over 10 years. My work is my passion. My commitment to you is to show up fully prepared and keep an open mind as I support you in finding your own path and writing your own story. I have experience in helping clients process traumatic experiences, and navigate family conflicts, parenting issues, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and anger management. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for taking this risk and giving it a try.
I graduated from the University of Wyoming, and I have been licensed for 6 years, but I have worked in the Mental Health field for over 10 years. My work is my passion. My commitment to you is to show up fully prepared and keep an open mind as I support you in finding your own path and writing your own story. I have experience in helping clients process traumatic experiences, and navigate family conflicts, parenting issues, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and anger management. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for taking this risk and giving it a try.
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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.