Adoption Therapists in Andover, NY

I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, families and adults as they navigate life’s challenges. I have over a decade of experience treating those with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, and complex family/relationship issues. I have an extensive background working with parents and teens specifically those in the child welfare and foster care system.

We believe in the use of evidence-based methods to ensure that people are making a good investment with their time and money when entering treatment.

I approach each session with an open mind and without judgment. Creating a supportive space is very important to my work with clients and allows each session to count . I have worked with people from all walks of life and all levels of emotional and mental wellness. Over the last 14 years, most of my sessions included Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavior approaches, however I select the most appropriate clinical approach for each of my clients.

If you are struggling with food, your weight, or how you feel about your body, I can help. Instead of continuing to feel out of control, we will work to put you back in charge. While I have been regarded as an authority in the field of eating disorders for over two decades, I also have extensive training and can offer effective treatment approaches for coping with depression, anxiety, and panic; posttraumatic stress; marital and family problems; the challenges of parenting; and infertility and adoption issues. It would be my pleasure to offer you Confidential, Compassionate Solutions for Fuller Living.

I am Now offering Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy.

Hi! My name is Amie and I am a licensed clinical social worker who provides therapy for clients striving to overcome anxiety, depression, trauma and identity issues. I have many years of experience empowering teens to improve family relationships, build positive coping skills and reduce unsafe, oppositional and challenging behaviors. I also have a passion for supporting foster and adoptive families as they build secure attachments and navigate issues unique to to adoption.

Life can be challenging at times and seeking support from professionals can be the first step toward positive change. Are your concerned about your child’s behaviors or moods? Are you or your family experiencing more worry, anger, or social challenges? Are you struggling to adapt to life transitions? With compassion, empathy and support I seek to empower children, adolescents, adults and families on their unique journey in life. I hope to use my professional and personal experience to help those I have the privilege of working with discover their potential and take steps toward achieving it.

Life often throws us curveballs. These could be relationship difficulties, death of a loved one, stress at work, or struggles related to past trauma, depression, anxiety or life transitions. Perhaps your little one is showing behavioral struggles and he is falling behind in school, or you need help navigating a new adoption, or foster child. I will tailor my therapeutic technique to you. It is my job to listen, learn about your individual situation and provide you with the tools, techniques or resources to help; whether through psychoeducation, dialogue, coaching, or homework.

Attollo Counseling Services was born from a passion for promoting satisfying relationships, healthy families, meaningful marriages, and strong resilient individuals as they pursue their hopes, dreams, and happiness. While we all want these things, nothing is guaranteed except life will present challenges to take us off-course. Whether you are going through a major life adjustment, experiencing grief/loss, struggling to decide what steps to take towards your future, experiencing relationship challenges, or embarking on a new journey in life; you don't have to do it alone. We believe in compassion, collaboration, and creativity.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 25 years of experience. My focus is on adolescents and adults. I have had the pleasure of working with clients from a variety of backgrounds. I strive to help clients identify and achieve their personal goals. I enjoy working with clients who are moving from adolescence to young adulthood, adults who are looking to enhance their life experience and those who are working through change. Working collaboratively in a therapeutic setting is a unique and personal experience and I learn from each and every client I work with.

My focus is on trauma and attachment issues, especially those related to adoption and foster care. I always begin with a thorough assessment that includes assessment the seven domains that may be affected by Complex Trauma. In addition I work extensively with families of teenagers on relationships, family conflicts, depression, drug and alcohol abuse, and school issues.

Welcome! My name is Tammy Kling LCSW, founder of Clear Skies Counseling. Are you struggling in your relationship? Feeling depressed, anxious or confused? Have you suffered abuse in your relationship or family/friends/work relationships? Confusion you might feel could possibly be the result of narcissistic abuse. Narcissistic abuse can have delegating effects on your life. It can leave you feeling depleted and broken. Together we can find clarity and learn ways to overcome and heal.

Do seemingly simple things in your life cause you to react very strongly? Or have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of relationships that you are not proud of? Or maybe you just can’t let things go? Trauma therapy can help! Therapy is hard work, but the commitment to yourself and living a life you are proud of is life-changing!

You lie awake at night, going over the day again and wondering where it all went wrong. Before you have time to figure it out, yet another hectic day has begun. As a parent of a child who has experienced a challenge or traumatic experience, it's like you're being asked to do it all. The problem is that there's never enough energy, time, or information to manage the difficult behaviors. Before you know it, you've seen multiple therapists and nothing seems to work. The parenting suggestions just don't fit the socially awkward tantrums, fits of rage, or your child's need to control. You're nearing the end of your rope, but what's next?

I have experience spanning over thirty years and have worked with a wide variety of clients and famililes from diverse backgrounds and with a wide array of presenting issues. I have a passion for families and multigenerational issues as well as individual clients from such families.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I have over 17 years of experience working with children, adults and families. I have worked in numerous settings including: outpatient, inpatient, residential and detention settings. I have experience and a strong interest in working with folks ages 3 and up. I have developed a proficiency in treating issues of attachment, loss, anxiety, depression, ADHD, Trauma, foster care or adoption, identity struggles, juvenile offenders, those who self-injure and many different behavioral disorders as well as the associated parenting difficulties.

Finding the right support can be difficult and daunting. Whether you are seeking help for yourself or your child, I use a collaborative approach to help you identify your needs and develop a plan to reach your goals. I've worked with a wide range of challenges and mental health issues including anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, relational and social issues, as well as the unique difficulties of children and adolescents. I'm here to assist you and/or your child to develop the skills to feel better and more effective.

I’m deeply committed to supporting the well-being of all my clients. I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and school/college related issues, such as relationships, self image/concept, and life transitions. I use a culturally informed, client-centered perspective when working with people to honor the way in which individuals' unique experiences have shaped them. I aim to provide a safe and genuine environment, where thoughts and concerns can be discussed confidentially. Please note, I do not take insurance.