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There's a quote by Dr. Russell Barkley that says, "The kids who need the most love will ask for it in the most unloving ways." Because I'm a mother of 5 that has 11 years of experience with adoption issues, I know this to be true. Developmental trauma has a huge impact on children, whether it is a result of inconsistent early caregiving ( adoption/foster/difficult home life), a difficult pregnancy or delivery, early hospitalization, abuse, or neglect. These are the kids that desperately need to feel loved and secure, but will act out in many ways to test their caregivers' resolve.
There's a quote by Dr. Russell Barkley that says, "The kids who need the most love will ask for it in the most unloving ways." Because I'm a mother of 5 that has 11 years of experience with adoption issues, I know this to be true. Developmental trauma has a huge impact on children, whether it is a result of inconsistent early caregiving ( adoption/foster/difficult home life), a difficult pregnancy or delivery, early hospitalization, abuse, or neglect. These are the kids that desperately need to feel loved and secure, but will act out in many ways to test their caregivers' resolve.
Whether you are navigating the complexities of ADHD, anxiety, parenting, grief, daily life stress, adoption, career shifts, or relationship dynamics and you're open to actively engaging in the counseling process, valuing the chance to acquire new insights and develop skills that can be applied in various life scenarios, Dianna is the counselor for you.
Welcome to the serene and supportive space where your journey towards self-improvement and wellness is honored and nurtured. Dianna maintains an impartial perspective, welcoming all clients with an open heart and mind. She creates a space where clients feel safe to express themselves without fear of judgment. While Dianna actively listens to understand your experiences, she also gently challenges you to explore new perspectives, facilitating deeper insight and growth. With Dianna as your guide you can better understand yourself, develop new coping strategies, and have a supportive environment to process life's ups and downs.
Whether you are navigating the complexities of ADHD, anxiety, parenting, grief, daily life stress, adoption, career shifts, or relationship dynamics and you're open to actively engaging in the counseling process, valuing the chance to acquire new insights and develop skills that can be applied in various life scenarios, Dianna is the counselor for you.
Welcome to the serene and supportive space where your journey towards self-improvement and wellness is honored and nurtured. Dianna maintains an impartial perspective, welcoming all clients with an open heart and mind. She creates a space where clients feel safe to express themselves without fear of judgment. While Dianna actively listens to understand your experiences, she also gently challenges you to explore new perspectives, facilitating deeper insight and growth. With Dianna as your guide you can better understand yourself, develop new coping strategies, and have a supportive environment to process life's ups and downs.
My focus is client centered with a desire for a healthy resolution to issues affecting the clients overall mental health. I look at the client with a wellness overview, I provide clients with a caring, compassionate, and transparent approach to healing from issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, chronic stress and relationship issues
My focus is client centered with a desire for a healthy resolution to issues affecting the clients overall mental health. I look at the client with a wellness overview, I provide clients with a caring, compassionate, and transparent approach to healing from issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, chronic stress and relationship issues
Stress, anxiety and other difficult emotions may be a normal part of life, but they don't have to be in the driver's seat on life's journey. Through my 25+ years of experience as a counselor and my personal experience of having to reclaim the driver's seat from debilitating anxiety/depression, I have learned the truth behind Marcel Proust's claim that "The voyage of discovery is not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes". It is my goal to help people gain new "eyes" through which to view current or past experiences.
Stress, anxiety and other difficult emotions may be a normal part of life, but they don't have to be in the driver's seat on life's journey. Through my 25+ years of experience as a counselor and my personal experience of having to reclaim the driver's seat from debilitating anxiety/depression, I have learned the truth behind Marcel Proust's claim that "The voyage of discovery is not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes". It is my goal to help people gain new "eyes" through which to view current or past experiences.
Center for Healing and Wellness PC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Graham, NC 27253
We all want to live peaceful, productive and happy lives. We long for the company of family and friends, the comfort of loving relationships and the security of a safe, peaceful and prosperous world. But the wear and tear of life can create emotional, spiritual and psychological challenges. Much of what we experience in life is influenced by the lenses through which we view our world. I believe that people have all they need to address the problems they face. My task is to help them find those resources, skills, and talents that reside within and apply them in ways that will enable the individual to live their best life.
We all want to live peaceful, productive and happy lives. We long for the company of family and friends, the comfort of loving relationships and the security of a safe, peaceful and prosperous world. But the wear and tear of life can create emotional, spiritual and psychological challenges. Much of what we experience in life is influenced by the lenses through which we view our world. I believe that people have all they need to address the problems they face. My task is to help them find those resources, skills, and talents that reside within and apply them in ways that will enable the individual to live their best life.
Sasha Morphis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mebane, NC 27302
Waitlist for new clients
I am committed to working with children, teenagers, and young adults to overcome obstacles in their lives. I create a safe and compassionate environment where individuals can explore their issues and increase their well-being and quality of life. My primary approach to therapy is collaborative, and I believe each person's needs are unique and require a different framework. My work is grounded in respect, empathy, and compassion. My goal is to make sure every client leaves feeling empowered and well educated to tackle the various challenges that can arise in their lives.
I am committed to working with children, teenagers, and young adults to overcome obstacles in their lives. I create a safe and compassionate environment where individuals can explore their issues and increase their well-being and quality of life. My primary approach to therapy is collaborative, and I believe each person's needs are unique and require a different framework. My work is grounded in respect, empathy, and compassion. My goal is to make sure every client leaves feeling empowered and well educated to tackle the various challenges that can arise in their lives.
Every person I serve has a unique story. While some clients experience challenges in just one area, most experience difficulty multiple areas (mental health, trauma, loss, addiction), creating a complex, vicious cycle if not all parts are addressed. The circumstances that bring someone to therapy do not come in 'neat little packages.' I enjoy sorting out the pieces with each client, getting to the root of the issue, and offering a combination of evidence-based therapeutic interventions that help clients finally begin to experience relief, and start living a happier, more fulfilled life.
Every person I serve has a unique story. While some clients experience challenges in just one area, most experience difficulty multiple areas (mental health, trauma, loss, addiction), creating a complex, vicious cycle if not all parts are addressed. The circumstances that bring someone to therapy do not come in 'neat little packages.' I enjoy sorting out the pieces with each client, getting to the root of the issue, and offering a combination of evidence-based therapeutic interventions that help clients finally begin to experience relief, and start living a happier, more fulfilled life.
Lisa Marie Williams
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Burlington, NC 27215
My mission is to empower my clients to navigate their lives in a new way which brings joy. Through therapeutic work, I strive to bring clarity and awareness to patterns of thought which prevent healthy and happy living, and redirect ineffective thought patterns into productive solutions.
My mission is to empower my clients to navigate their lives in a new way which brings joy. Through therapeutic work, I strive to bring clarity and awareness to patterns of thought which prevent healthy and happy living, and redirect ineffective thought patterns into productive solutions.
Rudolf Harald Petrini
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Burlington, NC 27215
My passion is to provide clients with a caring, compassionate and transparent approach to healing from deep losses/grief, traumatic experiences and other issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, chronic stress and relationship issues. My practice approach is rooted in various psychotherapeutic and spiritual approaches (including EMDR) to assist with healing, decision-making, and finding new and more hope-filled perspectives in life. I believe in exploring and facing issues honestly and openly with my clients. I believe in the resilience of the human spirit and in journeying with my clients toward healing and hope.
My passion is to provide clients with a caring, compassionate and transparent approach to healing from deep losses/grief, traumatic experiences and other issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, chronic stress and relationship issues. My practice approach is rooted in various psychotherapeutic and spiritual approaches (including EMDR) to assist with healing, decision-making, and finding new and more hope-filled perspectives in life. I believe in exploring and facing issues honestly and openly with my clients. I believe in the resilience of the human spirit and in journeying with my clients toward healing and hope.
My clients say that I am comfortable to talk to and easy to get to know. I can assess a situation and problem solve in an efficient and timely manner, helping you to see quick results in areas of your life that you are open to change. I have 20 plus years of experience yet am very current in my treatment approach. I look forward to meeting you, and joining with you on your self care journey.
My clients say that I am comfortable to talk to and easy to get to know. I can assess a situation and problem solve in an efficient and timely manner, helping you to see quick results in areas of your life that you are open to change. I have 20 plus years of experience yet am very current in my treatment approach. I look forward to meeting you, and joining with you on your self care journey.
Miriam Lieberman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCMHCS, HTCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Graham, NC 27253
Not accepting new clients
Are you looking for a safe place to discuss what matters most to you? Family, work, relationships, health, transitions, grief, loss, children, trauma, life purpose, letting go of past hurts. I love assisting individuals and couples with relationship skills, communication issues, changing self defeating patterns, healing pain (physical and emotional), and learning to be one's best self across settings. I work with children and families in our ever changing world to improve relationships, performance, self awareness, mood, behavior. I bring my many years of experience working with young and old alike to this passionate pursuit of balanced living.
Are you looking for a safe place to discuss what matters most to you? Family, work, relationships, health, transitions, grief, loss, children, trauma, life purpose, letting go of past hurts. I love assisting individuals and couples with relationship skills, communication issues, changing self defeating patterns, healing pain (physical and emotional), and learning to be one's best self across settings. I work with children and families in our ever changing world to improve relationships, performance, self awareness, mood, behavior. I bring my many years of experience working with young and old alike to this passionate pursuit of balanced living.
Beth Colomb Kincaid
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Burlington, NC 27215
Not accepting new clients
I strive to provide a private, informal and comfortable office setting where my clients can expect to be treated with respect and dignity while facing life's challenges. I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Some of my interests include: Self esteem, career/work, aging, stress and anger management, women's issues, eating disorders, addiction, conduct disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, life coaching, assertiveness training, parenting and relationship skills, marital, pre-marital or divorce issues, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, dependency; emotional, sexual and physical abuse, trauma and ADHD.
I strive to provide a private, informal and comfortable office setting where my clients can expect to be treated with respect and dignity while facing life's challenges. I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Some of my interests include: Self esteem, career/work, aging, stress and anger management, women's issues, eating disorders, addiction, conduct disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, life coaching, assertiveness training, parenting and relationship skills, marital, pre-marital or divorce issues, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, dependency; emotional, sexual and physical abuse, trauma and ADHD.
Jenny Coble Gum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Alamance, NC 27201
Not accepting new clients
Embarking on the therapeutic journey is an extraordinary and courageous step, and I'm honored to walk beside you on this path. I'm Jenny Gum, a dedicated licensed clinical social worker with a passion for fostering positive change and empowerment. In my years of practice, I've witnessed the transformative power of therapy and believe in its ability to unlock resilience, self-awareness, and growth. I am a specialized therapist adept in addressing children’s anxiety, behavioral issues, depression, ADHD, academic transitions, and more. I offer tailored support for your child’s holistic well-being.
Embarking on the therapeutic journey is an extraordinary and courageous step, and I'm honored to walk beside you on this path. I'm Jenny Gum, a dedicated licensed clinical social worker with a passion for fostering positive change and empowerment. In my years of practice, I've witnessed the transformative power of therapy and believe in its ability to unlock resilience, self-awareness, and growth. I am a specialized therapist adept in addressing children’s anxiety, behavioral issues, depression, ADHD, academic transitions, and more. I offer tailored support for your child’s holistic well-being.
Joanna Foust Warren
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Burlington, NC 27215
Not accepting new clients
Joanna is an experienced, trained clinician who works hard as a professional to commit to initiating change in the lives' of individuals and families by strengthening individual and family health. Joanna owns and operates Insight Professional Counseling Services, PLLC, and has clinicians at her office ready to help!
Joanna is an experienced, trained clinician who works hard as a professional to commit to initiating change in the lives' of individuals and families by strengthening individual and family health. Joanna owns and operates Insight Professional Counseling Services, PLLC, and has clinicians at her office ready to help!
Online Therapists
Wake Forest Peace of Mind, PLLC
MS, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wake Forest, NC 27587 (Online Only)
You are not alone.. You have options.. You can make healthy changes to give you peace of mind. P.O.M. sessions are conducted in a gentle, honest, down-to-earth, and resourceful way. My 20+ years of experience treating couples, adults, and kids help me to better clarify your challenge(s), identify options, and share strategies for change. Approach: Cognitive behavioral. Experienced, trained, interested in treating these challenges: Relationship/marital, adoption, military, depression, anxiety, panic, stress, anger, parenting, chronic pain, and life transitions (menopause, relocation, divorce). See: WFPeaceofMind.com
You are not alone.. You have options.. You can make healthy changes to give you peace of mind. P.O.M. sessions are conducted in a gentle, honest, down-to-earth, and resourceful way. My 20+ years of experience treating couples, adults, and kids help me to better clarify your challenge(s), identify options, and share strategies for change. Approach: Cognitive behavioral. Experienced, trained, interested in treating these challenges: Relationship/marital, adoption, military, depression, anxiety, panic, stress, anger, parenting, chronic pain, and life transitions (menopause, relocation, divorce). See: WFPeaceofMind.com
Mallory Rogers | Trauma And Anxiety Therapist
LCSW Associate, MSW, LCSW-A
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27609
Reaching out is a hard step - and should be commended! I specialize in working with individuals (children 6+, teens, and adults) who are experiencing struggles related to trauma histories, with a specialty in sexual assault/violence and child abuse; anxiety, general life stressors, millennial & professional burn-out, foster care/ adoption, self-esteem/self-compassion, self-harm, family relationships/impact of divorce on families, coping skills, and boundary setting. I offer individual and family therapy.
Reaching out is a hard step - and should be commended! I specialize in working with individuals (children 6+, teens, and adults) who are experiencing struggles related to trauma histories, with a specialty in sexual assault/violence and child abuse; anxiety, general life stressors, millennial & professional burn-out, foster care/ adoption, self-esteem/self-compassion, self-harm, family relationships/impact of divorce on families, coping skills, and boundary setting. I offer individual and family therapy.
Claudia Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and families on a variety of issues, including but not limited to behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, adoption/foster care, trauma, and family stress. While I provide therapy to child and adolescent clients, I offer research-based parenting strategies for parents to support the child's treatment goals.
I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and families on a variety of issues, including but not limited to behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, adoption/foster care, trauma, and family stress. While I provide therapy to child and adolescent clients, I offer research-based parenting strategies for parents to support the child's treatment goals.
Lifeline Counseling at Lifeline Children's Service
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27513
At Lifeline, we specialize in adoption and foster care related issues like attachment, trauma, identity development of adoptees, grief, and so much more, and approach treatment in a way that involves the whole family.
Adopting or fostering comes with many challenges. Families go into it excited about the child they will love and care for, and it is common to experience many challenges in loving a child from a hard place. Children placed for adoption or in foster care have experienced a great deal of loss. This leaves them dealing with pain on a deep level. Families often feel guilty or like they haven't been good parents if their child experiences attachment difficulties. But the truth is that it would be weird if they didn't based on their life experiences. These issues are complex and multi-layered, often involving the entire family system.
At Lifeline, we specialize in adoption and foster care related issues like attachment, trauma, identity development of adoptees, grief, and so much more, and approach treatment in a way that involves the whole family.
Adopting or fostering comes with many challenges. Families go into it excited about the child they will love and care for, and it is common to experience many challenges in loving a child from a hard place. Children placed for adoption or in foster care have experienced a great deal of loss. This leaves them dealing with pain on a deep level. Families often feel guilty or like they haven't been good parents if their child experiences attachment difficulties. But the truth is that it would be weird if they didn't based on their life experiences. These issues are complex and multi-layered, often involving the entire family system.
Liza Frank Caraglio
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Holly Springs, NC 27540 (Online Only)
I hold a Post-Master's Certification in clinical issues in adoption.
I strive to assist my clients in reaching their full potential by helping them to develop positive self esteem and strong coping skills, and to have healthy relationships, personally and professionally. Whether you are struggling with life's everyday challenges, or more serious trauma, we can work together to provide you with the tools you need to be happy and healthy. I provide a comfortable, judgment free environment. Please contact me to discuss your therapeutic needs and together we can develop a plan for how you can reach your goals!
I hold a Post-Master's Certification in clinical issues in adoption.
I strive to assist my clients in reaching their full potential by helping them to develop positive self esteem and strong coping skills, and to have healthy relationships, personally and professionally. Whether you are struggling with life's everyday challenges, or more serious trauma, we can work together to provide you with the tools you need to be happy and healthy. I provide a comfortable, judgment free environment. Please contact me to discuss your therapeutic needs and together we can develop a plan for how you can reach your goals!
Kimberly (Kim) Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Fayetteville, NC 28306
Kim works with families, couples, individuals, groups on many issues, including relationships, mental health, spiritual growth, behavioral problems, trauma, parenting, adoption/foster care, play therapy & crisis response. She has 20+ yrs experience helping children, teens, adults, professionals, ministers, & leadership in non-profit organizations. Univ of MD, School of Social Work; Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Messiah College; Approved Supervisor for Clinical /Licensure Supervision (SW'ers). Kim is on faculty at Covenant College & Dordt University teaching social work & counseling.
Kim works with families, couples, individuals, groups on many issues, including relationships, mental health, spiritual growth, behavioral problems, trauma, parenting, adoption/foster care, play therapy & crisis response. She has 20+ yrs experience helping children, teens, adults, professionals, ministers, & leadership in non-profit organizations. Univ of MD, School of Social Work; Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Messiah College; Approved Supervisor for Clinical /Licensure Supervision (SW'ers). Kim is on faculty at Covenant College & Dordt University teaching social work & counseling.
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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.