Adoption Therapists in Utah
The most difficult thing about adoption is the unavoidable void and hole is can leave within us.
I Specialize in TRAUMA/PTSD, ADOPTION, and ADDICTION. Past difficulties can affect us deeply and can affect our ability to connect with people, control our emotions, and can lead to constant anxiety and hopelessness. This can lead to a deep disconnected feeling from ourself and also lead to various addictions. Most therapists try to help clients manage a trauma or addiction. I focus on helping you heal the origin of the problem. If you want to get rid of a weed you don't just trim the top you have to pull it out by the roots.
The most difficult thing about adoption is the unavoidable void and hole is can leave within us.
I Specialize in TRAUMA/PTSD, ADOPTION, and ADDICTION. Past difficulties can affect us deeply and can affect our ability to connect with people, control our emotions, and can lead to constant anxiety and hopelessness. This can lead to a deep disconnected feeling from ourself and also lead to various addictions. Most therapists try to help clients manage a trauma or addiction. I focus on helping you heal the origin of the problem. If you want to get rid of a weed you don't just trim the top you have to pull it out by the roots.
Deciding to begin therapy takes a great deal of courage and you’ve already taken the first step. As your therapist, I will walk beside you and together, we will find and develop your strengths and bring witness to your wounded places. Often, struggles in the present have roots in the past. Our work together will be focused on your goals for healing and an improved quality of life. I have experience working with trauma, attachment, adoption, loss & grief, anxiety, depression and military veterans.
Deciding to begin therapy takes a great deal of courage and you’ve already taken the first step. As your therapist, I will walk beside you and together, we will find and develop your strengths and bring witness to your wounded places. Often, struggles in the present have roots in the past. Our work together will be focused on your goals for healing and an improved quality of life. I have experience working with trauma, attachment, adoption, loss & grief, anxiety, depression and military veterans.
As a TRA I’m especially passionate toward exploring the intersections of race and adoption.
You may have come across my page because you or someone in your life seems to need something more. Life is heavy at times and having someone to assist in lightening the load is necessary. Whether you are an adult experiencing conflict with self, a teen or kid navigating behaviors and fitting in, or your concerns are more centered on racial identity or adoption identity, you feel I may be able to help. Growing is hard and each stage presents a different experience that sometimes we don't know how to navigate. When there is a place for healthy expression, exploration and empowerment, these areas can get easier.
As a TRA I’m especially passionate toward exploring the intersections of race and adoption.
You may have come across my page because you or someone in your life seems to need something more. Life is heavy at times and having someone to assist in lightening the load is necessary. Whether you are an adult experiencing conflict with self, a teen or kid navigating behaviors and fitting in, or your concerns are more centered on racial identity or adoption identity, you feel I may be able to help. Growing is hard and each stage presents a different experience that sometimes we don't know how to navigate. When there is a place for healthy expression, exploration and empowerment, these areas can get easier.
Charity Hotton
Marriage & Family Therapist, SSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Draper, UT 84020
Waitlist for new clients
I work with couples and families in crisis, when they feel that they are not able to connect with one another or get needs met. The focus is on helping my clients establish or reestablish meaningful connections through secure attachment and relationships of trust. I help families through the process of pre and post adoption to help navigate the complex emotions surrounding adding a member to the family. I focus on is helping individuals, couples, and families resolve lingering childhood issues to be able to embrace positive relationships. I work with clients through life-stages changes from adolescence through retirement.
I work with couples and families in crisis, when they feel that they are not able to connect with one another or get needs met. The focus is on helping my clients establish or reestablish meaningful connections through secure attachment and relationships of trust. I help families through the process of pre and post adoption to help navigate the complex emotions surrounding adding a member to the family. I focus on is helping individuals, couples, and families resolve lingering childhood issues to be able to embrace positive relationships. I work with clients through life-stages changes from adolescence through retirement.
In addition to working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, attachment, and trauma; I also specialize in working with individuals who have been impacted by adoption and medical trauma.
I have immediate openings for new clients! I love working with individuals who are working to develop internal validation and acceptance in their lives. I specialize in seeing clients who have experienced depression, anxiety, trauma, and relational and attachment issues. I do my best to ensure safety and connection as we address these topics. I prioritize creating a safe and personalized therapeutic space for each client, tailoring my approach to meet your unique needs. I primarily work with older teens and adults.
In addition to working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, attachment, and trauma; I also specialize in working with individuals who have been impacted by adoption and medical trauma.
I have immediate openings for new clients! I love working with individuals who are working to develop internal validation and acceptance in their lives. I specialize in seeing clients who have experienced depression, anxiety, trauma, and relational and attachment issues. I do my best to ensure safety and connection as we address these topics. I prioritize creating a safe and personalized therapeutic space for each client, tailoring my approach to meet your unique needs. I primarily work with older teens and adults.
Danielle Johnston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint George, UT 84790
Some of the areas I work with are trauma, abuse, grief and loss, attachment/ adoption issues, anxiety, depression, and marital/family struggles.
My goal in working with clients for the last 20 years has been to improve the social and emotional well-being of people who experience life-disrupting challenges. Helping people heal through self-awareness, resolving conflicts, strengthening relationships, and finding peace are all part of that journey. I provide a confidential, comfortable, and safe setting for people to share their personal thoughts and feelings.
Some of the areas I work with are trauma, abuse, grief and loss, attachment/ adoption issues, anxiety, depression, and marital/family struggles.
My goal in working with clients for the last 20 years has been to improve the social and emotional well-being of people who experience life-disrupting challenges. Helping people heal through self-awareness, resolving conflicts, strengthening relationships, and finding peace are all part of that journey. I provide a confidential, comfortable, and safe setting for people to share their personal thoughts and feelings.
I am passionate about working with transracial adoption or clients living a transracial experience.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is dedicated to helping clients gain empowerment through perspective and mindfulness. I mainly uses cognitive behavioral therapeutic modalities, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and body-mind bridging modalities in therapy. I'm dedicated to helping my clients gain security and confidence in themselves. I am focused on making the therapeutic space a place where you feel safe to express all your thoughts, emotions, past experiences, and whatever else you want to talk about.
I am passionate about working with transracial adoption or clients living a transracial experience.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is dedicated to helping clients gain empowerment through perspective and mindfulness. I mainly uses cognitive behavioral therapeutic modalities, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and body-mind bridging modalities in therapy. I'm dedicated to helping my clients gain security and confidence in themselves. I am focused on making the therapeutic space a place where you feel safe to express all your thoughts, emotions, past experiences, and whatever else you want to talk about.
Eric R. Hasemeyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cedar City, UT 84720 (Online Only)
It has been an honor to work with clients over the past 20 years. In this time, I have worked in many different areas, from crisis intervention, addiction, adolescents, and adults. I have extensive experience in adoption and attachment issues and I am looking forward to sharing my expertise in these areas.
It has been an honor to work with clients over the past 20 years. In this time, I have worked in many different areas, from crisis intervention, addiction, adolescents, and adults. I have extensive experience in adoption and attachment issues and I am looking forward to sharing my expertise in these areas.
Toni Marie Mazzaglia
Mental Health Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sandy, UT 84093 (Online Only)
I am also currently running an online adoption group.
Greetings, I am a clinical mental health counselor licensed in UT and MA, with over twenty years of experience working with a variety of clients. I specialize in treating complex trauma, anxiety, depression and adoption, attachment and family systems issues and parent coaching. I have experience with complex needs and diagnoses and am also trained in brief solution focused approaches, allowing me to support a range of clients. I believe in a holistic, mindfulness-based approach to building wellness and creating a safe space for people to identify needs and goals and work through the process in a guided and supported manner.
I am also currently running an online adoption group.
Greetings, I am a clinical mental health counselor licensed in UT and MA, with over twenty years of experience working with a variety of clients. I specialize in treating complex trauma, anxiety, depression and adoption, attachment and family systems issues and parent coaching. I have experience with complex needs and diagnoses and am also trained in brief solution focused approaches, allowing me to support a range of clients. I believe in a holistic, mindfulness-based approach to building wellness and creating a safe space for people to identify needs and goals and work through the process in a guided and supported manner.
Welcome! Life can be challenging sometimes and reaching out for help is not always easy. I aim to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental, and trusting space in which you can grow and reach your highest potential. The quality of the therapeutic relationship is my priority and I aim to help you feel understood, seen, connected, and engaged in the therapeutic process. My specialties include helping families navigate life’s challenges, supporting families through issues related to adoption, and helping individuals navigate the curveballs that life throws their way.
Welcome! Life can be challenging sometimes and reaching out for help is not always easy. I aim to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental, and trusting space in which you can grow and reach your highest potential. The quality of the therapeutic relationship is my priority and I aim to help you feel understood, seen, connected, and engaged in the therapeutic process. My specialties include helping families navigate life’s challenges, supporting families through issues related to adoption, and helping individuals navigate the curveballs that life throws their way.
Brian specializes in the following areas: Self Esteem, Divorce, Narcissistic Behavior, Sex Therapy, Trauma (EMDR) based approach to healing including Betrayal trauma and Adoption issues. Brian’s broad experience includes working in the behavioral healthcare industry since 1992. He has a Solution Focused approach to Behavioral Health.
Brian specializes in the following areas: Self Esteem, Divorce, Narcissistic Behavior, Sex Therapy, Trauma (EMDR) based approach to healing including Betrayal trauma and Adoption issues. Brian’s broad experience includes working in the behavioral healthcare industry since 1992. He has a Solution Focused approach to Behavioral Health.
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Life’s challenges can be difficult to navigate. As a therapist, I appreciate the courage it takes to start the road to a better life. I provide a professional and therapeutic environment while utilizing evidence-based skills to get to the heart of the issue. My clinical expertise includes working with adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, post-partum depression and grief and loss. I also enjoy working with couples who have issues with infertility and adoption. There is hope and healing ahead with the steps you are taking now to get help.
Life’s challenges can be difficult to navigate. As a therapist, I appreciate the courage it takes to start the road to a better life. I provide a professional and therapeutic environment while utilizing evidence-based skills to get to the heart of the issue. My clinical expertise includes working with adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, post-partum depression and grief and loss. I also enjoy working with couples who have issues with infertility and adoption. There is hope and healing ahead with the steps you are taking now to get help.
Art City Family Counseling is specially designed to promote health and healing for the entire family system. It has an individual/couple session room, a sand tray room, and a dedicated play therapy room to facilitate health and healing for even the youngest clients. Additionally, groups are offered with various focuses such as depression and anxiety support, parent-child relational training,and foster/ adoption support.
Art City Family Counseling is specially designed to promote health and healing for the entire family system. It has an individual/couple session room, a sand tray room, and a dedicated play therapy room to facilitate health and healing for even the youngest clients. Additionally, groups are offered with various focuses such as depression and anxiety support, parent-child relational training,and foster/ adoption support.
I specialize in adolescents, young adults & parenting. My main areas of expertise are processing information challenges (as defined by rigid thinking, stress sensitive, disorganized, "not getting it", struggles with change/transitions, & social struggles), anxiety, depression, ADHD, attachment/ adoption, trauma & problematic pornography viewing. I help clients build resilience in their lives to more effectively face their challenges & take an active approach when needed with experiential therapy (going for a walk, jog, hike or bike ride--depending on the need & value to help the client progress and grow). EMDR trained.
I specialize in adolescents, young adults & parenting. My main areas of expertise are processing information challenges (as defined by rigid thinking, stress sensitive, disorganized, "not getting it", struggles with change/transitions, & social struggles), anxiety, depression, ADHD, attachment/ adoption, trauma & problematic pornography viewing. I help clients build resilience in their lives to more effectively face their challenges & take an active approach when needed with experiential therapy (going for a walk, jog, hike or bike ride--depending on the need & value to help the client progress and grow). EMDR trained.
NOW accepting in-person new children, teens, adults! I specialize in helping both children and adults with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief and loss, adoption, and difficult behaviors related to school and other life changes (moving, death of family members, family transitions). I am person-centered and trauma-focused in my approach to helping people and want to see life improve for you. I enjoy working with children and their parents, teens, as well as adults. EMDR, play-centered, person-centered, DBT
NOW accepting in-person new children, teens, adults! I specialize in helping both children and adults with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief and loss, adoption, and difficult behaviors related to school and other life changes (moving, death of family members, family transitions). I am person-centered and trauma-focused in my approach to helping people and want to see life improve for you. I enjoy working with children and their parents, teens, as well as adults. EMDR, play-centered, person-centered, DBT
I have extensive training and experience in the adoption field and can provide home-studies, post placement visits, and therapy for couples and birth parents.
I truly enjoy working with people of all ages and seeing how they grow and change. We all run into times of crisis or struggle and whether it is something that requires intensive work or maybe seems quite small, there is hope for the future. I have experience working with children in play therapy, and teens and adults using an eclectic and person centered approach including CBT, ACT, psychoanalysis, DBT, as well as other modalities. I am one of three therapists in the area that have been trained in Trauma Conversion Therapy which is amazing for trauma, anxiety, depression, and OCD.
I have extensive training and experience in the adoption field and can provide home-studies, post placement visits, and therapy for couples and birth parents.
I truly enjoy working with people of all ages and seeing how they grow and change. We all run into times of crisis or struggle and whether it is something that requires intensive work or maybe seems quite small, there is hope for the future. I have experience working with children in play therapy, and teens and adults using an eclectic and person centered approach including CBT, ACT, psychoanalysis, DBT, as well as other modalities. I am one of three therapists in the area that have been trained in Trauma Conversion Therapy which is amazing for trauma, anxiety, depression, and OCD.
I enjoy helping families to become stronger by working with all members of the family through doing play therapy with children, psychotherapy with older children, adolescents, and adults, individual parenting or co-parenting sessions, perinatal sessions, couples, and family therapy. I have worked with families with a variety of family concerns, including substance abuse, behavioral issues, trauma, mental health, preparation for adding a new child to the family, adoption/foster care, and many other relational issues. I have worked in a variety of treatment settings to assist individuals and families improve their functioning.
I enjoy helping families to become stronger by working with all members of the family through doing play therapy with children, psychotherapy with older children, adolescents, and adults, individual parenting or co-parenting sessions, perinatal sessions, couples, and family therapy. I have worked with families with a variety of family concerns, including substance abuse, behavioral issues, trauma, mental health, preparation for adding a new child to the family, adoption/foster care, and many other relational issues. I have worked in a variety of treatment settings to assist individuals and families improve their functioning.
Erik McHenry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Jordan, UT 84095
I work with youth, adults, families and couples, struggling with Depression, Anxiety ADHD, Behavioral issues, Adoption and Attachment, Faith crisis, Trauma, Anger and LGBTQIA issues.
Every individual has inherent value, strengths and gifts. I use compassion and a variety of clinical interventions to help my clients work through the challenges that are preventing them from experiencing life in a more fulfilling way. Too often we succumb to the narrative that we are not good enough, flawed, broken. You may have suffered due to trauma and harm inflicted by others or a painful life event. We will work together to help you recognize their own resiliency, heal trauma and harmful messages and gain effective coping strategies.
I work with youth, adults, families and couples, struggling with Depression, Anxiety ADHD, Behavioral issues, Adoption and Attachment, Faith crisis, Trauma, Anger and LGBTQIA issues.
Every individual has inherent value, strengths and gifts. I use compassion and a variety of clinical interventions to help my clients work through the challenges that are preventing them from experiencing life in a more fulfilling way. Too often we succumb to the narrative that we are not good enough, flawed, broken. You may have suffered due to trauma and harm inflicted by others or a painful life event. We will work together to help you recognize their own resiliency, heal trauma and harmful messages and gain effective coping strategies.
Tiffany Huntsman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
Now scheduling new clients within a week! Is your family facing tough moments with mental health challenges? Do you have daily struggles and strained communication with a child or partner? These challenges don't mean you are failing. You have questions and don't know where to look for answers. I can help! I'm dedicated to fostering positive change in children, youth, adults, and couples. I believe in families and helping support them through any struggles, whether it's divorce, blended families, separation anxiety, school refusal, defiance, ADHD, OCD, autism, adoption, communication difficulties, conflict, or trauma.
Now scheduling new clients within a week! Is your family facing tough moments with mental health challenges? Do you have daily struggles and strained communication with a child or partner? These challenges don't mean you are failing. You have questions and don't know where to look for answers. I can help! I'm dedicated to fostering positive change in children, youth, adults, and couples. I believe in families and helping support them through any struggles, whether it's divorce, blended families, separation anxiety, school refusal, defiance, ADHD, OCD, autism, adoption, communication difficulties, conflict, or trauma.
Kaleidoscopes Consulting PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SUDC
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
I am so glad you are here! My name is Rebecca Brown and I am a LCSW licensed to practice in Utah, Colorado and Arizona. I offer counseling and coaching to individuals, families, couples and groups. My specialty areas of focus in therapy have been relationships, loss of a child, grief and loss, women's issues, adoption-related issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, obesity, bariatric surgery assessment, weight loss, self-image, self-esteem and body image and the working with the LGBTQIA community. I have also launched an executive and business practice focused more on excelling individually in your business and career.
I am so glad you are here! My name is Rebecca Brown and I am a LCSW licensed to practice in Utah, Colorado and Arizona. I offer counseling and coaching to individuals, families, couples and groups. My specialty areas of focus in therapy have been relationships, loss of a child, grief and loss, women's issues, adoption-related issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, obesity, bariatric surgery assessment, weight loss, self-image, self-esteem and body image and the working with the LGBTQIA community. I have also launched an executive and business practice focused more on excelling individually in your business and career.
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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.