Adoption Therapists in Morrisville, PA

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Melissa A Tatar-Pickersgill
Counselor, MS, NCC, BSP, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morrisville, PA 19067
As a trauma-informed counselor, I clinically treat the client's symptoms with a talk-and-body therapeutic approach. I teach my clients coping strategies that are tweaked to be adaptive to the ASD/ADHD child/adult's neurodiversity in addition to the neurotypical populations' symptoms/sensory intrusions that are known or unknown reason(s) for the client's behavior(s) like anxiety mismanagement or a spontaneous violent outburst that at any age often do self-sabotage one's hoped for a good outcome(s).
As a trauma-informed counselor, I clinically treat the client's symptoms with a talk-and-body therapeutic approach. I teach my clients coping strategies that are tweaked to be adaptive to the ASD/ADHD child/adult's neurodiversity in addition to the neurotypical populations' symptoms/sensory intrusions that are known or unknown reason(s) for the client's behavior(s) like anxiety mismanagement or a spontaneous violent outburst that at any age often do self-sabotage one's hoped for a good outcome(s).
(267) 797-5029 View (267) 797-5029
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Erin Glasscott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LSW
Verified Verified
Morrisville, PA 19067
Are you a young adult dealing primarily with anxiety and life transition issues? This could be a recent college graduate starting their first big job, a major transition. I like walking beside them through these transitions and being an additional support. I also like helping people learn breathing techniques to manage anxiety and learn about polyvagal theory and a bottom-up approach. I enjoy working with clients who can articulate their goals, such as managing anxiety better and working on anxiety in different settings.
Are you a young adult dealing primarily with anxiety and life transition issues? This could be a recent college graduate starting their first big job, a major transition. I like walking beside them through these transitions and being an additional support. I also like helping people learn breathing techniques to manage anxiety and learn about polyvagal theory and a bottom-up approach. I enjoy working with clients who can articulate their goals, such as managing anxiety better and working on anxiety in different settings.
(267) 692-3519 View (267) 692-3519
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Kim Burdick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Morrisville, PA 19067
My ideal client would be open to change and exploring more positive ways to see themselves. My ideal client would be someone that values our time together and is present for sessions. My ideal client would be someone who can reflect from within and be willing to do the work, with a sincere desire to change their lifestyle. This client would be flexible and willing to see the other side of the coin, exploring the past and delving into the present.
My ideal client would be open to change and exploring more positive ways to see themselves. My ideal client would be someone that values our time together and is present for sessions. My ideal client would be someone who can reflect from within and be willing to do the work, with a sincere desire to change their lifestyle. This client would be flexible and willing to see the other side of the coin, exploring the past and delving into the present.
(215) 515-2631 View (215) 515-2631
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Megan Pritchard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Morrisville, PA 19067
Are you experiencing symptoms related to anxiety or depression and want a better understanding of yourself and your relationships? Are you motivated for therapy and open to the challenges and rewards that therapy provides?
Are you experiencing symptoms related to anxiety or depression and want a better understanding of yourself and your relationships? Are you motivated for therapy and open to the challenges and rewards that therapy provides?
(267) 497-3811 View (267) 497-3811

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Krista McDemus
Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yardley, PA 19067
I am comfortable addressing issues related to adoption, anxiety, depression, parenting and past trauma while maintaining a compassionate, strength-based approach.
Update 4/2024: Specializing in female clients. Are you experiencing high amounts of stress coupled with low amounts of support? Do you catch yourself engaging in negative self-talk or feeling discouraged and overwhelmed? I can help you develop tools to manage anxiety, depression and improve your relationships. As a trauma-informed therapist, I utilize my experience to help my clients understand and process trauma to build resilience.
I am comfortable addressing issues related to adoption, anxiety, depression, parenting and past trauma while maintaining a compassionate, strength-based approach.
Update 4/2024: Specializing in female clients. Are you experiencing high amounts of stress coupled with low amounts of support? Do you catch yourself engaging in negative self-talk or feeling discouraged and overwhelmed? I can help you develop tools to manage anxiety, depression and improve your relationships. As a trauma-informed therapist, I utilize my experience to help my clients understand and process trauma to build resilience.
(267) 263-7146 View (267) 263-7146
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Marcus DeMott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Levittown, PA 19054
Way to go! Just by being here and looking on this site, you are talking the first steps to being your whole self. You should feel proud today for this! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of therapy experience, I work with clients to find ways through the struggles they are experiencing to reach a place of solace where they feel able to manage the pressures of life. I use evidence-based approaches to help clients create lasting changes, and not just “Band-Aid” solutions.
Way to go! Just by being here and looking on this site, you are talking the first steps to being your whole self. You should feel proud today for this! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of therapy experience, I work with clients to find ways through the struggles they are experiencing to reach a place of solace where they feel able to manage the pressures of life. I use evidence-based approaches to help clients create lasting changes, and not just “Band-Aid” solutions.
(609) 219-1600 View (609) 219-1600
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Lori Weiniger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Yardley, PA 19067
For over 25+ years, I have been providing therapy to children, adolescents and adults in the Newtown and Langhorne area . Sometimes life throws curve balls. Children and teens can struggle at home and at school. Parenting may be challenging. Separation and divorce often stresses families, and the death of someone close can leave you grieving, sad and depressed. I use my extensive experience to help you find resolution with these issues and the ability to move forward.
For over 25+ years, I have been providing therapy to children, adolescents and adults in the Newtown and Langhorne area . Sometimes life throws curve balls. Children and teens can struggle at home and at school. Parenting may be challenging. Separation and divorce often stresses families, and the death of someone close can leave you grieving, sad and depressed. I use my extensive experience to help you find resolution with these issues and the ability to move forward.
(215) 977-4692 View (215) 977-4692
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Dr. Francine Barbetta
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yardley, PA 19067
Please visit my website www.drbarbetta.com for additional information. I have a relaxing and comfortable Bucks County location in Langhorne. My empathy skills and commitment to client care create a safe environment for clients to be heard and to be understood in a confidential setting. I also offer tele-therapy which many clients love because they can speak from the comfort of their own homes.
Please visit my website www.drbarbetta.com for additional information. I have a relaxing and comfortable Bucks County location in Langhorne. My empathy skills and commitment to client care create a safe environment for clients to be heard and to be understood in a confidential setting. I also offer tele-therapy which many clients love because they can speak from the comfort of their own homes.
(215) 874-6763 View (215) 874-6763
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Karen M Sheridan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Yardley, PA 19067
I am a Licensed Psychologist with a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology. I specialize in therapy for children, pre-school through adolescence, and their families. I also work with a broad spectrum of adults and couples. I combine therapeutic play, mind-body and brain-based therapies, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help children better understand their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Through therapy, children can then learn to make better choices, have healthier relationships, and feel positive about themselves. My work with children includes trauma, grief, adjustment to parent separation/divorce, difficulties with mood, problem behaviors, social challenges, ADD/ADHD; Asperger's Disorder, and Autism.
I am a Licensed Psychologist with a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology. I specialize in therapy for children, pre-school through adolescence, and their families. I also work with a broad spectrum of adults and couples. I combine therapeutic play, mind-body and brain-based therapies, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help children better understand their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Through therapy, children can then learn to make better choices, have healthier relationships, and feel positive about themselves. My work with children includes trauma, grief, adjustment to parent separation/divorce, difficulties with mood, problem behaviors, social challenges, ADD/ADHD; Asperger's Disorder, and Autism.
(267) 281-6006 View (267) 281-6006
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Gina Marie Murphy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yardley, PA 19067
My ideal client is someone who is willing to actively work toward changing their quality of life. "Nothing changes if nothing changes." My therapeutic style is person-centered, collaborative, and empathetic. I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness based cognitive therapy, as well as well versed in perinatal mood disorders. I strive to continue to increase my knowledge and skill-set to ensure the best quality of care for my clients through evidence-based approaches.
My ideal client is someone who is willing to actively work toward changing their quality of life. "Nothing changes if nothing changes." My therapeutic style is person-centered, collaborative, and empathetic. I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness based cognitive therapy, as well as well versed in perinatal mood disorders. I strive to continue to increase my knowledge and skill-set to ensure the best quality of care for my clients through evidence-based approaches.
(267) 833-2818 View (267) 833-2818
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Kerry Toole
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Yardley, PA 19067  (Online Only)
My approach to therapy is individualized and focuses on enhancing new coping skills. My goal is to create a therapeutic environment with a sense of safety, self compassion, self love, and honesty as we work together to achieve the goals you have for yourself.
My approach to therapy is individualized and focuses on enhancing new coping skills. My goal is to create a therapeutic environment with a sense of safety, self compassion, self love, and honesty as we work together to achieve the goals you have for yourself.
(267) 619-7188 View (267) 619-7188
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Laura Cornelsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Yardley, PA 19067
I have been in practice for over thirty years and I feel privileged to have become part of the local and clinical community through my general practice work, as well as, through my work in sexuality. My approach tends to be interactive and relaxed. I have found that this helps people feel at ease and comfortable when discussing personal concerns.
I have been in practice for over thirty years and I feel privileged to have become part of the local and clinical community through my general practice work, as well as, through my work in sexuality. My approach tends to be interactive and relaxed. I have found that this helps people feel at ease and comfortable when discussing personal concerns.
(215) 720-6277 View (215) 720-6277
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Rise Kass
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Yardley, PA 19067
My primary goal in treatment is to help people feel better quickly, so that they can return to their lives better able to deal with their issues and stresses. I truly enjoy working with all types of clients and their unique situations. It is an honor to bear witness to people's struggles and to facilitate growth, change, and understanding.
My primary goal in treatment is to help people feel better quickly, so that they can return to their lives better able to deal with their issues and stresses. I truly enjoy working with all types of clients and their unique situations. It is an honor to bear witness to people's struggles and to facilitate growth, change, and understanding.
(267) 645-9961 View (267) 645-9961
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Lori Hart
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Yardley, PA 19067
Hi there. Are you struggling? Perhaps I can help... I've been a psychologist and couples therapist for over 20 years. In that time, I've worked with a great variety of issues, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, stress and life transitions. I specialize in relationship issues and couples therapy. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental and supportive environment where you can feel safe to share your thoughts, feelings, struggles and goals.
Hi there. Are you struggling? Perhaps I can help... I've been a psychologist and couples therapist for over 20 years. In that time, I've worked with a great variety of issues, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, stress and life transitions. I specialize in relationship issues and couples therapy. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental and supportive environment where you can feel safe to share your thoughts, feelings, struggles and goals.
(215) 839-1268 View (215) 839-1268
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Lauren Wenclewicz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Yardley, PA 19067
I work with children (5+) and teenagers who are experiencing difficulties with hyperactivity (e.g. attention, lack of focus, school problems), impulsivity, oppositional defiance, anxiety, as well as adjustment issues such as divorce, change in school or family dynamics. As a licensed professional counselor and licensed behavioral specialist, I am highly trained to address these, and similar issues.
I work with children (5+) and teenagers who are experiencing difficulties with hyperactivity (e.g. attention, lack of focus, school problems), impulsivity, oppositional defiance, anxiety, as well as adjustment issues such as divorce, change in school or family dynamics. As a licensed professional counselor and licensed behavioral specialist, I am highly trained to address these, and similar issues.
(267) 703-6487 View (267) 703-6487
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Adam Phillips
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Yardley, PA 19067
My passion is working with children, teenagers, young adults, couples and families to process trauma and difficult experiences so they can experience growth and healing within themselves and their relationships. Through my work with individuals and family's I have learned the deep importance of understanding "what has happened" to people rather than viewing people through the lens of "what is wrong with people".
My passion is working with children, teenagers, young adults, couples and families to process trauma and difficult experiences so they can experience growth and healing within themselves and their relationships. Through my work with individuals and family's I have learned the deep importance of understanding "what has happened" to people rather than viewing people through the lens of "what is wrong with people".
(215) 309-9084 View (215) 309-9084
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Lisa Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yardley, PA 19067  (Online Only)
Currently booking for MARCH. I am honored and privileged to join my clients on their journeys. A successful therapy experience is two-sided: a high level of motivation and commitment on your part, along with my experience, expertise and support. My clients tend to be ready and willing to take deep dives inward to explore themselves. Examining perspectives can lead to deeper understanding and thus allow you to make the shifts you desire in all areas of your life, including your relationships. As life is a series of relationships, the relationship between therapist and client(s) is one that can be a springboard for growth.
Currently booking for MARCH. I am honored and privileged to join my clients on their journeys. A successful therapy experience is two-sided: a high level of motivation and commitment on your part, along with my experience, expertise and support. My clients tend to be ready and willing to take deep dives inward to explore themselves. Examining perspectives can lead to deeper understanding and thus allow you to make the shifts you desire in all areas of your life, including your relationships. As life is a series of relationships, the relationship between therapist and client(s) is one that can be a springboard for growth.
(215) 774-6867 View (215) 774-6867
Photo of Megan Lederman, Licensed Professional Counselor in Morrisville, PA
Megan Lederman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Yardley, PA 19067  (Online Only)
Every story is unique. My job in session is to listen well and frame a space that invites you to speak freely. I work exclusively through telehealth, and my areas of expertise are in helping people who are grappling with overwhelming emotions, dissociative defenses, or the aftermath of painful experiences to get to a place that's more livable. Integrating the tools of old school psychotherapy with affective neurobiology, relational theories of change, and a horizontal treatment approach, I help you get to the root of the problem as we work in the moment towards equilibrium and a sense of connectedness to yourself and others.
Every story is unique. My job in session is to listen well and frame a space that invites you to speak freely. I work exclusively through telehealth, and my areas of expertise are in helping people who are grappling with overwhelming emotions, dissociative defenses, or the aftermath of painful experiences to get to a place that's more livable. Integrating the tools of old school psychotherapy with affective neurobiology, relational theories of change, and a horizontal treatment approach, I help you get to the root of the problem as we work in the moment towards equilibrium and a sense of connectedness to yourself and others.
(267) 651-8893 View (267) 651-8893
Photo of Marion Rudin Frank, Psychologist in Morrisville, PA
Marion Rudin Frank
Psychologist, EdD, MA
Verified Verified
Yardley, PA 19067
As a licensed psychologist, board certified clinical hypnotherapist and medical psychotherapist, I have been in private practice for 30 years in center city Philadelphia and Chestnut Hill,Pa. I am primarily Jungian, feminist, and cognitive/behavioral in orientation and use a blend of whatever suits the person and situation. My specialties include relationships, depression and anxiety/panic, self-esteem. trauma, and life transitions. I am widely published, formerly on staff at the Belmont Center and at Hahnemann and Temple Universities.The goal is to diminish negative symptoms and patterns, facilitate individuation, find your path and personal meaning in life, at work and in relationships.
As a licensed psychologist, board certified clinical hypnotherapist and medical psychotherapist, I have been in private practice for 30 years in center city Philadelphia and Chestnut Hill,Pa. I am primarily Jungian, feminist, and cognitive/behavioral in orientation and use a blend of whatever suits the person and situation. My specialties include relationships, depression and anxiety/panic, self-esteem. trauma, and life transitions. I am widely published, formerly on staff at the Belmont Center and at Hahnemann and Temple Universities.The goal is to diminish negative symptoms and patterns, facilitate individuation, find your path and personal meaning in life, at work and in relationships.
(267) 348-4075 View (267) 348-4075
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Deb Kossmann
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Yardley, PA 19067  (Online Only)
If you're looking here, you've decided it's time to figure out something--maybe a difficult relationship, a chronic health problem or a cancer diagnosis. Perhaps you've been through some hard experiences in the past that you want to understand so they don't interfere with your present life. Or maybe you struggle with anxiety or depression. I believe the therapy relationship is collaborative. Our therapy can help you more deeply understand your own feelings and behaviors so you can better cope and be fulfilled in your life and relationships.
If you're looking here, you've decided it's time to figure out something--maybe a difficult relationship, a chronic health problem or a cancer diagnosis. Perhaps you've been through some hard experiences in the past that you want to understand so they don't interfere with your present life. Or maybe you struggle with anxiety or depression. I believe the therapy relationship is collaborative. Our therapy can help you more deeply understand your own feelings and behaviors so you can better cope and be fulfilled in your life and relationships.
(215) 274-0267 View (215) 274-0267

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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.