Adoption Therapists in Twinsburg, OH
Cindy Kaufman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Twinsburg, OH 44087
My specialty areas include behavioral challenges in children and teens, divorce/blended family issues, life transitions, grief/loss, parenting & adoption.
I believe that each person has the ability to make positive changes by learning and practicing new skills and strategies to apply in whatever areas of their life they want to improve. I enjoy partnering with individuals, couples, and families to find their inner strength and move forward in the process of achieving their goals. I often blend elements from different evidence based approaches and tailor treatment according to your unique needs. I have expertise in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Couples and Family Therapy
My specialty areas include behavioral challenges in children and teens, divorce/blended family issues, life transitions, grief/loss, parenting & adoption.
I believe that each person has the ability to make positive changes by learning and practicing new skills and strategies to apply in whatever areas of their life they want to improve. I enjoy partnering with individuals, couples, and families to find their inner strength and move forward in the process of achieving their goals. I often blend elements from different evidence based approaches and tailor treatment according to your unique needs. I have expertise in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Couples and Family Therapy
Sarah (Sally) Bingham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Twinsburg, OH 44087
Everyone experiences times when they may feel overwhelmed, confused, or anxious. I want to help you with those challenges. My clients tell me that my honesty, openness, enthusiasm and energy are a refreshing difference from therapy of the past where they received very little feedback. In my 24 years of experience as a therapist, I have developed a nurturing, goal oriented approach. I believe in active participation by clients in the counseling process. We will set obtainable goals together and ways to measure progress. I employ different techniques specific to clients' needs.
Everyone experiences times when they may feel overwhelmed, confused, or anxious. I want to help you with those challenges. My clients tell me that my honesty, openness, enthusiasm and energy are a refreshing difference from therapy of the past where they received very little feedback. In my 24 years of experience as a therapist, I have developed a nurturing, goal oriented approach. I believe in active participation by clients in the counseling process. We will set obtainable goals together and ways to measure progress. I employ different techniques specific to clients' needs.
Christine Elliott
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Twinsburg, OH 44087
I'm glad you are considering improving your life by starting psychotherapy. I am an experienced clinical psychologist who listens carefully and compassionately, gives you my best assessment of your situation, and works with you to set goals based on what you most want from therapy. I combine years of research-based knowledge with warmth and acceptance in our work together.
I'm glad you are considering improving your life by starting psychotherapy. I am an experienced clinical psychologist who listens carefully and compassionately, gives you my best assessment of your situation, and works with you to set goals based on what you most want from therapy. I combine years of research-based knowledge with warmth and acceptance in our work together.
Andrea Lisowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-S, LICDC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Twinsburg, OH 44087
Not currently accepting new clients. I believe therapy should be unique to each client because everyone has different needs. I enjoy getting to know each of my clients and how I can best work with them. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, and have a special interest in working with trauma/ PTSD, dissociation and sexual abuse. I offer EMDR Intensive sessions (sessions over 1 hour) for self pay clients. I currently see client's ages 4 and above. I am also trained in the World Professional Association For Transgender Health (WPATH) standards to evaluate and write letters for life/gender affirming care.
Not currently accepting new clients. I believe therapy should be unique to each client because everyone has different needs. I enjoy getting to know each of my clients and how I can best work with them. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, and have a special interest in working with trauma/ PTSD, dissociation and sexual abuse. I offer EMDR Intensive sessions (sessions over 1 hour) for self pay clients. I currently see client's ages 4 and above. I am also trained in the World Professional Association For Transgender Health (WPATH) standards to evaluate and write letters for life/gender affirming care.
Western Reserve Psychological Associates,Inc
PhD
Verified Verified
Twinsburg, OH 44087
Western Reserve Psychological Associates, Inc. is committed to providing the highest quality outpatient psychological services in order to help our clients cope with and find solutions to problems of daily living. Fully licensed and qualified mental health professionals will provide our services in a confidential, supportive and caring environment.
Western Reserve Psychological Associates, Inc. is committed to providing the highest quality outpatient psychological services in order to help our clients cope with and find solutions to problems of daily living. Fully licensed and qualified mental health professionals will provide our services in a confidential, supportive and caring environment.
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Janet King Davis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beachwood, OH 44122
I especially enjoy working with families with school age children who are experiencing challenges related to high conflict divorce, adoption or other trauma-related issues. I like to combine parent guidance and support with play therapy for their child. My approach is active and engaged. I am also happy to see adolescents and adults who are going through transitions in their lives that may be causing them worry or anxiety.
I especially enjoy working with families with school age children who are experiencing challenges related to high conflict divorce, adoption or other trauma-related issues. I like to combine parent guidance and support with play therapy for their child. My approach is active and engaged. I am also happy to see adolescents and adults who are going through transitions in their lives that may be causing them worry or anxiety.
Aminah Brahim-Jimenez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
I also have specialized experience in issues related to adoption and autism spectrum disorders.
I have a master's degree from Case Western Reserve University and I am a supervising licensed independent social worker with over 20 years of experience. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in many settings including hospitals, schools, childcare centers, juvenile detention centers, adolescent residential treatment facilities, and outpatient community mental health centers. I especially love working with children and their families, assisting those as young as three years of age.
I also have specialized experience in issues related to adoption and autism spectrum disorders.
I have a master's degree from Case Western Reserve University and I am a supervising licensed independent social worker with over 20 years of experience. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in many settings including hospitals, schools, childcare centers, juvenile detention centers, adolescent residential treatment facilities, and outpatient community mental health centers. I especially love working with children and their families, assisting those as young as three years of age.
Janice Wiliams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Oakwood Village, OH 44146
My specialty areas are individual, couples , and Adoption/foster care.
Hi, I'm Janice Williams and I have been a licensed mental health professional for over 40 years. I believe that depression and anxiety are options. We all experience hard times, and disappointments and may feel subpar at times. I also believe that with the right guidance most of us can learn the tools to truly love ourselves despite our past, despite trauma, and despite our current circumstances. My clients are given the tools to discover self-love , self-worth and apply them towards overcoming despair and hopelessness. I believe that happiness may come and go but joy is everlasting.
My specialty areas are individual, couples , and Adoption/foster care.
Hi, I'm Janice Williams and I have been a licensed mental health professional for over 40 years. I believe that depression and anxiety are options. We all experience hard times, and disappointments and may feel subpar at times. I also believe that with the right guidance most of us can learn the tools to truly love ourselves despite our past, despite trauma, and despite our current circumstances. My clients are given the tools to discover self-love , self-worth and apply them towards overcoming despair and hopelessness. I believe that happiness may come and go but joy is everlasting.
Margot M Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Beachwood, OH 44122
I have extensive experience helping clients who have experienced trauma, family separation (foster care and adoption), depression, and anxiety.
I work collaboratively with clients to assist them in developing goals that are specific to their needs. I focus on emphasizing client strengths and the use of solution focused interventions.
I have extensive experience helping clients who have experienced trauma, family separation (foster care and adoption), depression, and anxiety.
I work collaboratively with clients to assist them in developing goals that are specific to their needs. I focus on emphasizing client strengths and the use of solution focused interventions.
Beth M Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSSA, LISW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Beachwood, OH 44122
I have special interest in working with clients/families dealing with issues such as: trauma, adjustment to illness; end-of-life; anticipatory, disenfranchised & general grief/loss; pet loss; caregiver stress & fatigue; relationships; adjustment & mood disorders; adoption; LGBTQ+ issues & life transitions.
I am a licensed independent social worker with a PhD in psychology (academic degree). My humanistic approach engages clients in active collaboration on the content/direction of therapy. I strive to make the therapeutic space & time warm, welcoming, & safe, to provide clients the ability to focus on problems. I have extensive experience working within healthcare & hospice environments, & have a strong understanding of medical issues. I utilize strengths-based approaches in counseling individuals, couples, & families. Techniques are based on therapies including; EMDR, mindfulness, acceptance, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, narrative, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic, & client-centered therapy. My dissertation focused on existential suffering at end of life.
I have special interest in working with clients/families dealing with issues such as: trauma, adjustment to illness; end-of-life; anticipatory, disenfranchised & general grief/loss; pet loss; caregiver stress & fatigue; relationships; adjustment & mood disorders; adoption; LGBTQ+ issues & life transitions.
I am a licensed independent social worker with a PhD in psychology (academic degree). My humanistic approach engages clients in active collaboration on the content/direction of therapy. I strive to make the therapeutic space & time warm, welcoming, & safe, to provide clients the ability to focus on problems. I have extensive experience working within healthcare & hospice environments, & have a strong understanding of medical issues. I utilize strengths-based approaches in counseling individuals, couples, & families. Techniques are based on therapies including; EMDR, mindfulness, acceptance, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, narrative, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic, & client-centered therapy. My dissertation focused on existential suffering at end of life.
Dawn M Studniarz
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44125 (Online Only)
My desire is to help and inspire, make a difference, and use evidence-based mental health practices to witness growth and progress in everyone, while integrating and tailoring modalities for you. With a strong ethical and moral foundation, I work within my boundaries to provide the utmost care to those I serve. I have an innate ability to connect with others and welcome you to a comfortable, warm, and non-judgmental environment. My goal is to provide you with the necessary tools to make the hard work a little easier. It may not always be easy, but you will have a partner.
My desire is to help and inspire, make a difference, and use evidence-based mental health practices to witness growth and progress in everyone, while integrating and tailoring modalities for you. With a strong ethical and moral foundation, I work within my boundaries to provide the utmost care to those I serve. I have an innate ability to connect with others and welcome you to a comfortable, warm, and non-judgmental environment. My goal is to provide you with the necessary tools to make the hard work a little easier. It may not always be easy, but you will have a partner.
Beth Tamborski
Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Beachwood, OH 44122 (Online Only)
Welcome! I’m glad you’ve decided to reach out for counseling, as I know it can often be a difficult step to take. I look forward to getting to know you as you explore what brought you here. I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health field working with individuals of all age ranges. I enjoy working with individuals and couples and utilize a person-centered approach, where I meet each individual where they are at on their journey towards wellness. I believe in the mind-body connection and the importance of using a holistic approach to building resilience and meeting life’s challenges.
Welcome! I’m glad you’ve decided to reach out for counseling, as I know it can often be a difficult step to take. I look forward to getting to know you as you explore what brought you here. I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health field working with individuals of all age ranges. I enjoy working with individuals and couples and utilize a person-centered approach, where I meet each individual where they are at on their journey towards wellness. I believe in the mind-body connection and the importance of using a holistic approach to building resilience and meeting life’s challenges.
Infinity Counseling, LLC and Telehealth
MSSA, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Hudson, OH 44237
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, stressed? Do you worry about "going crazy"? Do you have problems in your relationships with family and friends? Do you wonder why you or someone you love can't stop drinking, using, eating, spending? We can help! We are a team of experienced counselors who are here to help you feel more empowered, improve communication/conflict, feel less depressed/anxious, recover from trauma, and parent more confidently. We have also helped many get/stay clean & sober and increase their understanding of the disease of addiction.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, stressed? Do you worry about "going crazy"? Do you have problems in your relationships with family and friends? Do you wonder why you or someone you love can't stop drinking, using, eating, spending? We can help! We are a team of experienced counselors who are here to help you feel more empowered, improve communication/conflict, feel less depressed/anxious, recover from trauma, and parent more confidently. We have also helped many get/stay clean & sober and increase their understanding of the disease of addiction.
Roseann D'Agati
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
My goal as a therapist is to provide you with a safe, comfortable, and friendly environment to work through your individual or family challenges. I aim to help you navigate the complex world that we live in. Whether the challenges you and your family face are related to the current stressors in your life, or past trauma you have experienced, I will work with you to identify the core issue and obtain the skills needed to help you develop a healthy and rewarding life. My primary focus is currently working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families, but I also have experience working with adults.
My goal as a therapist is to provide you with a safe, comfortable, and friendly environment to work through your individual or family challenges. I aim to help you navigate the complex world that we live in. Whether the challenges you and your family face are related to the current stressors in your life, or past trauma you have experienced, I will work with you to identify the core issue and obtain the skills needed to help you develop a healthy and rewarding life. My primary focus is currently working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families, but I also have experience working with adults.
Sereena Creamer
Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Streetsboro, OH 44241
I have a passion in assisting individuals, family's, and couples in making a positive change within their lives and processing their feelings, thoughts, traumas, and concerns. I am a therapist who understands building rapport and having a strong therapeutic relationship is essential in counseling. I have experience working with couples, families, and individuals address all majors issues which are causing emotional distress, daily sadness, confrontations/arguments, and the desire to quit. I am goal oriented and work hard to ensure positive results for the client to find hope, happiness, relief, and peace.
I have a passion in assisting individuals, family's, and couples in making a positive change within their lives and processing their feelings, thoughts, traumas, and concerns. I am a therapist who understands building rapport and having a strong therapeutic relationship is essential in counseling. I have experience working with couples, families, and individuals address all majors issues which are causing emotional distress, daily sadness, confrontations/arguments, and the desire to quit. I am goal oriented and work hard to ensure positive results for the client to find hope, happiness, relief, and peace.
Brooke Stehlik
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brecksville, OH 44141
Currently accepting new clients! Hi, I'm Brooke! I think anyone can benefit from counseling. I have experience working with teens and adults, including members of the LGBTQ+ community. I consider myself a chill therapist. I want you to feel comfortable and safe coming in, so you are able to open up about past and present struggles to bring change and growth. I want your sessions feel like you are with an old friend or your own personal cheerleader. I'd love for you to come in, put your feet up, and make my office feel like home!
Currently accepting new clients! Hi, I'm Brooke! I think anyone can benefit from counseling. I have experience working with teens and adults, including members of the LGBTQ+ community. I consider myself a chill therapist. I want you to feel comfortable and safe coming in, so you are able to open up about past and present struggles to bring change and growth. I want your sessions feel like you are with an old friend or your own personal cheerleader. I'd love for you to come in, put your feet up, and make my office feel like home!
Elizabeth Fiocca
Counselor, LPCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Brecksville, OH 44141
Hi! My name is Elizabeth, but feel free to call me Liz! I offer support and guidance through all of the ups and downs that surround the growth of your new family, & let's be honest, a new version of you. You may be struggling with depression, anxiety, or OCD, changes to your relationship, sleep deprivation and feelings of being overwhelmed, baby blues, concerns about attachment, or self-esteem. These are all common challenges that new mamas can face. I can provide services for those facing the pain of struggling to conceive, have suffered loss(es) of pregnancy, or experienced birth trauma. Support is here for you.
Hi! My name is Elizabeth, but feel free to call me Liz! I offer support and guidance through all of the ups and downs that surround the growth of your new family, & let's be honest, a new version of you. You may be struggling with depression, anxiety, or OCD, changes to your relationship, sleep deprivation and feelings of being overwhelmed, baby blues, concerns about attachment, or self-esteem. These are all common challenges that new mamas can face. I can provide services for those facing the pain of struggling to conceive, have suffered loss(es) of pregnancy, or experienced birth trauma. Support is here for you.
Derek Stegner
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , LPCC
Verified Verified
Hudson, OH 44236 (Online Only)
I have many years of experience working with early childhood trauma and severe, persistent mental illness, varying from ages of 5 years to 70+. My goal is to empower and advocate for positive change within you, as the individual, and the system as a whole. The place that we will create together is a safe and judgement free space. I work through an Existential foundation, to help those I work with seek meaning and purpose, with skills built from experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, all within the context of a trauma-informed approach.
I have many years of experience working with early childhood trauma and severe, persistent mental illness, varying from ages of 5 years to 70+. My goal is to empower and advocate for positive change within you, as the individual, and the system as a whole. The place that we will create together is a safe and judgement free space. I work through an Existential foundation, to help those I work with seek meaning and purpose, with skills built from experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, all within the context of a trauma-informed approach.
Dr. Lynn Luna Jones
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
Dr. Lynn Luna Jones earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Temple University in 2004 and is a licensed psychologist. She has over 13 years of experience in the field of psychology and has worked with children, adolescents, and adults, providing individual, family, couples, and group counseling services. She specializes in diagnostic assessment and is skilled in administering intellectual, achievement, personality, vocational, adaptive functioning, and other specialized tests.
Dr. Lynn Luna Jones earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Temple University in 2004 and is a licensed psychologist. She has over 13 years of experience in the field of psychology and has worked with children, adolescents, and adults, providing individual, family, couples, and group counseling services. She specializes in diagnostic assessment and is skilled in administering intellectual, achievement, personality, vocational, adaptive functioning, and other specialized tests.
Lynne Cardilino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DDiv, MSSA, LISW-S, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Hudson, OH 44236 (Online Only)
Are you at a crossroads in your life, and feeling stuck, anxious or depressed? Or maybe you are struggling with life span issues like pregnancy/postpartum concerns, pregnancy loss, infertility, health issues or perimenopause/menopause? Do you have a desire for positive change, and are you open to looking at multiple aspects of your life? I am ready when you are! I work with the above niche populations, as well as general mental health issues for men and women ages 18 and up, personalized early childhood consultation, and parenting strategies. Reach out and set up a free 15 minute consult to see if I am a good match for services.
Are you at a crossroads in your life, and feeling stuck, anxious or depressed? Or maybe you are struggling with life span issues like pregnancy/postpartum concerns, pregnancy loss, infertility, health issues or perimenopause/menopause? Do you have a desire for positive change, and are you open to looking at multiple aspects of your life? I am ready when you are! I work with the above niche populations, as well as general mental health issues for men and women ages 18 and up, personalized early childhood consultation, and parenting strategies. Reach out and set up a free 15 minute consult to see if I am a good match for services.
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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.