Adoption Therapists in Rocky Mount, NC
I enjoy working with people of all ages. I have experience in school counseling for over 20 years, and I have worked in elementary, middle and high schools including an alternative school. I have worked with clients with learning disabilities and gifted. I have worked with children who are on the autism spectrum, and with behavioral problems. I have worked with families who are experiencing changes: divorce, remarriage, blending families, moves, sickness and death, adoption and fostering families. I have also worked with many families who are family care placements who children whose parents can't care for them.
I enjoy working with people of all ages. I have experience in school counseling for over 20 years, and I have worked in elementary, middle and high schools including an alternative school. I have worked with clients with learning disabilities and gifted. I have worked with children who are on the autism spectrum, and with behavioral problems. I have worked with families who are experiencing changes: divorce, remarriage, blending families, moves, sickness and death, adoption and fostering families. I have also worked with many families who are family care placements who children whose parents can't care for them.
Madison Clair Webb
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rocky Mount, NC 27802
Madison desires to foster an atmosphere of safety and free of judgment. Her passion is her clients: walking alongside of them, serving them, and empowering them to make healthy decisions for themselves. Her engaging personality, gentle nature, and calm demeanor creates a safe environment where trust is built through genuine honesty and authenticity. She desires to foster an atmosphere of safety and free of judgment.
Madison desires to foster an atmosphere of safety and free of judgment. Her passion is her clients: walking alongside of them, serving them, and empowering them to make healthy decisions for themselves. Her engaging personality, gentle nature, and calm demeanor creates a safe environment where trust is built through genuine honesty and authenticity. She desires to foster an atmosphere of safety and free of judgment.
Crystal House Garman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
I love the quote, "It's okay to not be okay, just don't stay that way." My goal is to walk alongside you and offer you tools and skills to improve your mindset and situation.
I love the quote, "It's okay to not be okay, just don't stay that way." My goal is to walk alongside you and offer you tools and skills to improve your mindset and situation.
Keisha Ward
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
One Christmas season it had rained a lot. I attempted to circle my yard with my car to slide out of my drive way, and I got stuck. The more I tried to get out the more stuck I became. Finally, I had to do what I was dreading and call a tow truck to get me out of my own yard! Well, sometimes in life, we get stuck in our own mud, and we have to call help to get us out.
One Christmas season it had rained a lot. I attempted to circle my yard with my car to slide out of my drive way, and I got stuck. The more I tried to get out the more stuck I became. Finally, I had to do what I was dreading and call a tow truck to get me out of my own yard! Well, sometimes in life, we get stuck in our own mud, and we have to call help to get us out.
Glenda Clare
Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Rocky Mount, NC 27803 (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Dr. Glenda Clare. I am licensed in mental health and addictions counseling. I work with individuals, families and groups. Let's work together to figure out strategies that are appropriate for you. Think Possibilities!
Hi! I'm Dr. Glenda Clare. I am licensed in mental health and addictions counseling. I work with individuals, families and groups. Let's work together to figure out strategies that are appropriate for you. Think Possibilities!
Online Therapists
Archna Prasad-Gaur
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in clinical child and adolescent psychology. Whether you are a parent concerned about your child's socio emotional well-being, a teenager feeling disconnected and lost, or a young adult struggling with life's transitions and relationships, I can support you or your child to live a life with joy and purpose. By promoting mindful awareness I help my young clients make changes in their lives towards wellness. I am trained and experienced in a broad range of issues, including anxiety, depression, autism spectrum, ADHD, mood, adoption, adjustment, and other social and behavioral difficulties.
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in clinical child and adolescent psychology. Whether you are a parent concerned about your child's socio emotional well-being, a teenager feeling disconnected and lost, or a young adult struggling with life's transitions and relationships, I can support you or your child to live a life with joy and purpose. By promoting mindful awareness I help my young clients make changes in their lives towards wellness. I am trained and experienced in a broad range of issues, including anxiety, depression, autism spectrum, ADHD, mood, adoption, adjustment, and other social and behavioral difficulties.
Such issues include: Depression, anxiety, health issues (stress, pain management, smoking cessation, obesity), divorce recovery (for adults and children), adoption, low self-esteem, abuse survivors, PTSD, ADHD, grief, couples problems and psychological testing.
My goal as a psychologist is to increase self-awareness and create positive change in a nonjudgmental environment. Psychotherapy can relieve emotional distress, improve one's quality of life, help process painful events and increase self-awareness. Unfortunately many people are conflicted about the decision to get help and may see psychotherapy as a sign of weakness. It has been my experience that people who are unhappy for whatever reason and choose to go to psychotherapy are being assertive, healthy, and courageous in the handling of their problems.
Such issues include: Depression, anxiety, health issues (stress, pain management, smoking cessation, obesity), divorce recovery (for adults and children), adoption, low self-esteem, abuse survivors, PTSD, ADHD, grief, couples problems and psychological testing.
My goal as a psychologist is to increase self-awareness and create positive change in a nonjudgmental environment. Psychotherapy can relieve emotional distress, improve one's quality of life, help process painful events and increase self-awareness. Unfortunately many people are conflicted about the decision to get help and may see psychotherapy as a sign of weakness. It has been my experience that people who are unhappy for whatever reason and choose to go to psychotherapy are being assertive, healthy, and courageous in the handling of their problems.
Paula Sanders Newman
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, NCC
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27705
Adoption, Divorce), Separation/Grief/Loss, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, and Anxiety Disorders.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Educational Psychologist who serves children and adolescents and their families in Durham, Wake, and Johnston counties. I take a strengths-based approach to help children and families develop the insight and skills necessary to meet personal and situational challenges; and, improve functionality. I enjoy helping children and families identify and achieve their goals. I employ elements from a range of therapeutic techniques (i.e. Play Therapy, CBT, TFCBT, Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology). I welcome extended family members, members of faith communities, and any other supports families want to utilize in the treatment process.
Adoption, Divorce), Separation/Grief/Loss, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, and Anxiety Disorders.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Educational Psychologist who serves children and adolescents and their families in Durham, Wake, and Johnston counties. I take a strengths-based approach to help children and families develop the insight and skills necessary to meet personal and situational challenges; and, improve functionality. I enjoy helping children and families identify and achieve their goals. I employ elements from a range of therapeutic techniques (i.e. Play Therapy, CBT, TFCBT, Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology). I welcome extended family members, members of faith communities, and any other supports families want to utilize in the treatment process.
Dr. Brie Arevalo
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Waitlist for new clients
Whether navigating childhood ADHD, trauma, family transitions, adoption, or school behavioral challenges- you do not have to navigate it alone.
The Landing Place, PLLC is opening January 2024! Our clinic offers therapy for children, adolescents, families, and young adults. We specialize in parent-child relationships, childhood trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, adoptee identity formation, life transitions, and Christian faith-integration (upon request). Our mission is to empower every child and family to transform challenges into strengths, celebrate mistakes as stepping stones, and illuminate untold stories that make each individual and family unique. At our core, we strive to collaboratively build relationships - and do so by having fun!
Whether navigating childhood ADHD, trauma, family transitions, adoption, or school behavioral challenges- you do not have to navigate it alone.
The Landing Place, PLLC is opening January 2024! Our clinic offers therapy for children, adolescents, families, and young adults. We specialize in parent-child relationships, childhood trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, adoptee identity formation, life transitions, and Christian faith-integration (upon request). Our mission is to empower every child and family to transform challenges into strengths, celebrate mistakes as stepping stones, and illuminate untold stories that make each individual and family unique. At our core, we strive to collaboratively build relationships - and do so by having fun!
I have experience working with clients of all ages on a wide range of issues, including chronic pain and illness, anxiety, parenting, adoption, trauma, LGBTQIA+ identity, addiction, veterans concerns, and grief. I believe that counseling is a collaborative experience, where both the client and therapist decide on a way forward together.
I have experience working with clients of all ages on a wide range of issues, including chronic pain and illness, anxiety, parenting, adoption, trauma, LGBTQIA+ identity, addiction, veterans concerns, and grief. I believe that counseling is a collaborative experience, where both the client and therapist decide on a way forward together.
Cornerstone Counseling and Wellness
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615
Our specialty areas: addiction, ADHD, adoption, anxiety, autism spectrum, behavioral issues, career counseling, depression, eating disorders, family conflict, grief, life transitions, marital/premarital, mood disorders, OCD, parenting, peer relationships, self-esteem, stress, trauma/PTSD.
We have a full clinical team located in Raleigh, Wake Forest, Durham and Greenville, as well as a team that offers teletherapy to clients throughout the State of North Carolina. Please visit our website to learn more!
Our specialty areas: addiction, ADHD, adoption, anxiety, autism spectrum, behavioral issues, career counseling, depression, eating disorders, family conflict, grief, life transitions, marital/premarital, mood disorders, OCD, parenting, peer relationships, self-esteem, stress, trauma/PTSD.
We have a full clinical team located in Raleigh, Wake Forest, Durham and Greenville, as well as a team that offers teletherapy to clients throughout the State of North Carolina. Please visit our website to learn more!
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.
Stefanie Kotzen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrboro, NC 27510 (Online Only)
I am experienced in adoption work and particularly enjoy working with parents on their journey into parenthood.
Not currently accepting new clients. I am an energetic and motivated therapist ready to help you collaboratively create a clear plan toward fulfillment in all areas of life. My style is warm and supportive, direct and collaborative. It’s my purpose to guide a client through the eye-opening journey of self-discovery. 15+ years of experience has led to a practice that is strengths-based and solution-focused. I believe in meeting everyone where they are at, right now in life: to build existing strengths and develop connections between thoughts and behaviors.
I am experienced in adoption work and particularly enjoy working with parents on their journey into parenthood.
Not currently accepting new clients. I am an energetic and motivated therapist ready to help you collaboratively create a clear plan toward fulfillment in all areas of life. My style is warm and supportive, direct and collaborative. It’s my purpose to guide a client through the eye-opening journey of self-discovery. 15+ years of experience has led to a practice that is strengths-based and solution-focused. I believe in meeting everyone where they are at, right now in life: to build existing strengths and develop connections between thoughts and behaviors.
Amy works with adolescents and adults and her areas of expertise and interest include anxiety, depression, post adoption challenges, grief and loss, miscarriage/infertility issues, parenting, substance abuse, adult attachment, teen identity and self-esteem, and interpersonal challenges.
Amy works with adolescents and adults and her areas of expertise and interest include anxiety, depression, post adoption challenges, grief and loss, miscarriage/infertility issues, parenting, substance abuse, adult attachment, teen identity and self-esteem, and interpersonal challenges.
Treating children and adolescents; Neglect/Sexual Abuse/Physical abuse, Community/War/Political Violence, Natural Disasters, Life Threatening Medical illness, Serious Accidents, School Violence, Traumatic Loss, Foster Care and Adoption, Attachment Concerns.
I will help you understand and overcome barriers and challenges as we foster opportunities for options and possibilities. I look forward to working with you through an interactive and dynamic partnership driven by your needs and dreams, motivation, commitment, strengths, and goals. I provide a supportive, caring, non-judgmental, responsive approach to a therapeutic relationship based on trust and collaboration. I have over 25 years experience empowering people in the development, utilization, and enhancement of coping skills long after completion of therapeutic services. Therapy is tailored to each client or family's unique needs, goals, and strengths. Saturday and evening availability.
Treating children and adolescents; Neglect/Sexual Abuse/Physical abuse, Community/War/Political Violence, Natural Disasters, Life Threatening Medical illness, Serious Accidents, School Violence, Traumatic Loss, Foster Care and Adoption, Attachment Concerns.
I will help you understand and overcome barriers and challenges as we foster opportunities for options and possibilities. I look forward to working with you through an interactive and dynamic partnership driven by your needs and dreams, motivation, commitment, strengths, and goals. I provide a supportive, caring, non-judgmental, responsive approach to a therapeutic relationship based on trust and collaboration. I have over 25 years experience empowering people in the development, utilization, and enhancement of coping skills long after completion of therapeutic services. Therapy is tailored to each client or family's unique needs, goals, and strengths. Saturday and evening availability.
Ellie De Leon
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCHMC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27610 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients (Updated 8/30/24). Ellie believes in genuine, feel-it-down-in-your-bones healing, as the goal of therapeutic support. Working with her will be honest, consensual, deeply compassionate, nonjudgmental, and affirming of any and all identities. Ellie is passionate about serving populations who face greater struggles due to systemic failures. She strives to be shame-free in her practice. She is experienced in work with individuals who have lived with childhood trauma, including in adoption and foster care, as well as religious harm, interpersonal violence, acculturation stress, grief, and mood disorders.
Accepting New Clients (Updated 8/30/24). Ellie believes in genuine, feel-it-down-in-your-bones healing, as the goal of therapeutic support. Working with her will be honest, consensual, deeply compassionate, nonjudgmental, and affirming of any and all identities. Ellie is passionate about serving populations who face greater struggles due to systemic failures. She strives to be shame-free in her practice. She is experienced in work with individuals who have lived with childhood trauma, including in adoption and foster care, as well as religious harm, interpersonal violence, acculturation stress, grief, and mood disorders.
Susanne Saunders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Waitlist for new clients
Experienced in these clinical issues: anxiety, depression, phobias,ADHD, trauma, abuse, grief, relationship issues, life transitions, domestic violence, anger management, separation and divorce, blended families, parenting issues, parent/child conflict, family conflict, adoption, peer conflict, bullying, separation anxiety in children.
I provide psychotherapy to individuals and families across the lifespan. I listen attentively to understand what has brought someone to seek out a therapist. Together we determine goals or a direction for sessions as I believe therapy is a collaborative process. My primary orientation is person-centered and strengths-based. I help a person focus on solutions to ongoing challenges and provide guidance for increased awareness. I have been trained in a variety of therapy modalities and I use these different techniques to support clients in making positive changes toward growth and wellness.
Experienced in these clinical issues: anxiety, depression, phobias,ADHD, trauma, abuse, grief, relationship issues, life transitions, domestic violence, anger management, separation and divorce, blended families, parenting issues, parent/child conflict, family conflict, adoption, peer conflict, bullying, separation anxiety in children.
I provide psychotherapy to individuals and families across the lifespan. I listen attentively to understand what has brought someone to seek out a therapist. Together we determine goals or a direction for sessions as I believe therapy is a collaborative process. My primary orientation is person-centered and strengths-based. I help a person focus on solutions to ongoing challenges and provide guidance for increased awareness. I have been trained in a variety of therapy modalities and I use these different techniques to support clients in making positive changes toward growth and wellness.
Amy B FitzGerald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27603 (Online Only)
Additionally, I have 15 years of experience working with individuals and couples struggling with infertility or navigating adoption options.
People come to therapy for various reasons, including a desire to cultivate a more balanced and fulfilling life, establish more meaningful relationships, or find a way to cope with grief, loss, or trauma. By connecting today, you demonstrate a willingness to be vulnerable and a strong desire to begin a journey towards a better way of being.
Additionally, I have 15 years of experience working with individuals and couples struggling with infertility or navigating adoption options.
People come to therapy for various reasons, including a desire to cultivate a more balanced and fulfilling life, establish more meaningful relationships, or find a way to cope with grief, loss, or trauma. By connecting today, you demonstrate a willingness to be vulnerable and a strong desire to begin a journey towards a better way of being.
Alexa Adamo Valverde
Counselor, MS, MA, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27713
Waitlist for new clients
Are you stuck and needing to process childhood trauma? Is your adolescent/teen sad, anxious or angry, and you know they need help? Do you feel like no one understands the challenges of creating a family (infertility, perinatal loss, miscarriage, IVF, adoption)? I shifted careers into mental health counseling in 2016 after 20 years of community advocacy to address injustice and empower women, children, and communities. I am a healing-centered, trauma-focused therapist now because I believe you - and your family - deserve guidance and support to reimagine and re-author your life narrative.
Are you stuck and needing to process childhood trauma? Is your adolescent/teen sad, anxious or angry, and you know they need help? Do you feel like no one understands the challenges of creating a family (infertility, perinatal loss, miscarriage, IVF, adoption)? I shifted careers into mental health counseling in 2016 after 20 years of community advocacy to address injustice and empower women, children, and communities. I am a healing-centered, trauma-focused therapist now because I believe you - and your family - deserve guidance and support to reimagine and re-author your life narrative.
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.
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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.