Adoption Therapists in Oro Valley, AZ
My passion is helping people connect in healthy ways, healing wounds that prevent us from living full lives and becoming our whole selves.
Childhood abuse, attachment struggles, codependency, and dysfunctional family systems can leave us hurt and guarded, but we can overcome these wounds. We can find love within ourselves, we can connect in healthy ways, and this is something we deserve in our lives. My hope is for you to live a beautiful life, accepting yourself, allowing yourself to be loved. I believe I have tools to assist you in this journey and would be honored to be your guide.
My passion is helping people connect in healthy ways, healing wounds that prevent us from living full lives and becoming our whole selves.
Childhood abuse, attachment struggles, codependency, and dysfunctional family systems can leave us hurt and guarded, but we can overcome these wounds. We can find love within ourselves, we can connect in healthy ways, and this is something we deserve in our lives. My hope is for you to live a beautiful life, accepting yourself, allowing yourself to be loved. I believe I have tools to assist you in this journey and would be honored to be your guide.
One of my passions is working with families who are involved with adoption or fostering as well as children who have experienced trauma.
Are you or your loved ones navigating life’s challenges and seeking support to find balance and relief? Whether it’s managing anxiety, depression, trauma, or family dynamics, therapy can provide the tools and understanding you need. I specialize in helping children, teens, young adults, and families through difficult transitions and mental health concerns. Like a rare desert rain that refreshes and renews, therapy can breathe life into the most complex situations, teaching you skills to manage stress and reduce symptoms for a brighter future.
One of my passions is working with families who are involved with adoption or fostering as well as children who have experienced trauma.
Are you or your loved ones navigating life’s challenges and seeking support to find balance and relief? Whether it’s managing anxiety, depression, trauma, or family dynamics, therapy can provide the tools and understanding you need. I specialize in helping children, teens, young adults, and families through difficult transitions and mental health concerns. Like a rare desert rain that refreshes and renews, therapy can breathe life into the most complex situations, teaching you skills to manage stress and reduce symptoms for a brighter future.
As an OT, I’ve worked with hundreds of neurodivergent, autistic and gifted children over the years. My strengths-based approach views neurodiversity as a natural and beautiful variation of human ability, not something to be cured or fixed. I welcome clients of all ages and backgrounds as well as parents, caregivers, couples and siblings impacted by disability or neurodivergence. Whether you have a formal diagnosis or are just curious to learn more about your unique mind and abilities, let's explore together with curiosity and compassion.
As an OT, I’ve worked with hundreds of neurodivergent, autistic and gifted children over the years. My strengths-based approach views neurodiversity as a natural and beautiful variation of human ability, not something to be cured or fixed. I welcome clients of all ages and backgrounds as well as parents, caregivers, couples and siblings impacted by disability or neurodivergence. Whether you have a formal diagnosis or are just curious to learn more about your unique mind and abilities, let's explore together with curiosity and compassion.
Mark DeYoung is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over twenty-five years experience counseling and helping families and children. He currently provides Telehealth counseling services for families in Texas, Arizona and Florida. His private practice includes work with marriages, parents, teens, young children, foster children, adoptive families, and individual adult clients. Dr. DeYoung is an award-winning author of the book Revolutionary Marriage - How to Have a Marriage that Changes the World. He has presented his marriage conference internationally.
Mark DeYoung is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over twenty-five years experience counseling and helping families and children. He currently provides Telehealth counseling services for families in Texas, Arizona and Florida. His private practice includes work with marriages, parents, teens, young children, foster children, adoptive families, and individual adult clients. Dr. DeYoung is an award-winning author of the book Revolutionary Marriage - How to Have a Marriage that Changes the World. He has presented his marriage conference internationally.
My approach is open communication and complete transparency. My hope for you is to be your guide through your healing journey and assist you in gaining the knowledge and ability to voice your needs and prioritize your well-being. I believe in the power of change through self-awareness. With patience and the right skill set, anyone can overcome the challenges that trauma, untreated mental health conditions and addiction can cause.
My approach is open communication and complete transparency. My hope for you is to be your guide through your healing journey and assist you in gaining the knowledge and ability to voice your needs and prioritize your well-being. I believe in the power of change through self-awareness. With patience and the right skill set, anyone can overcome the challenges that trauma, untreated mental health conditions and addiction can cause.
Anna-Lise "Annie" Kunz is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma-focused therapy, holding graduate certification in trauma and bereavement from Arizona State University. She is also a doctoral candidate at the University of Southern California (USC) Dvorak School of Social Work. She is licensed as a clinical social worker and clinical supervisor in both Arizona and California. She uses she/her pronouns.
Anna-Lise "Annie" Kunz is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma-focused therapy, holding graduate certification in trauma and bereavement from Arizona State University. She is also a doctoral candidate at the University of Southern California (USC) Dvorak School of Social Work. She is licensed as a clinical social worker and clinical supervisor in both Arizona and California. She uses she/her pronouns.
My approach to therapy is to listen with a warm and empathic ear so that you can feel heard and begin to heal. I believe you have it within you to grow and change, and my role is to guide therapy and encourage you along the way. I will provide you with feedback and insight and consider myself to be a partner in your healing journey.
My approach to therapy is to listen with a warm and empathic ear so that you can feel heard and begin to heal. I believe you have it within you to grow and change, and my role is to guide therapy and encourage you along the way. I will provide you with feedback and insight and consider myself to be a partner in your healing journey.
Therapy is a process that brings about profound changes and personal growth and I am often amazed at the courage and motivation my clients display. I am honored to be a part of this process with you. I have been a practicing therapist in Tucson for 26 years. I enjoy working with a variety of age groups from teens to adults and provide individual and family therapy. Areas of treatment include Trauma, PTSD, OCD, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, ADHD, Grief, Life Transitions, Codependency, work/career challenges and Parent education. Focus areas include trauma recovery, somatic touch, self-regulation skills and resilience.
Therapy is a process that brings about profound changes and personal growth and I am often amazed at the courage and motivation my clients display. I am honored to be a part of this process with you. I have been a practicing therapist in Tucson for 26 years. I enjoy working with a variety of age groups from teens to adults and provide individual and family therapy. Areas of treatment include Trauma, PTSD, OCD, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, ADHD, Grief, Life Transitions, Codependency, work/career challenges and Parent education. Focus areas include trauma recovery, somatic touch, self-regulation skills and resilience.
I believe we were created for relationships. Relationships can bring healing, wholeness and happiness. However, despite their powerful role in our life, they can be extremely difficult to manage and can cause us a lot of pain and stress. This is where I hope to be able to help you. I love working with individuals, couples and families to help them on the their road to finding peace and joy in their relationships. At Charis Counseling Associates you will find an accepting and understanding atmosphere where you can be open about the real struggles of life.
I believe we were created for relationships. Relationships can bring healing, wholeness and happiness. However, despite their powerful role in our life, they can be extremely difficult to manage and can cause us a lot of pain and stress. This is where I hope to be able to help you. I love working with individuals, couples and families to help them on the their road to finding peace and joy in their relationships. At Charis Counseling Associates you will find an accepting and understanding atmosphere where you can be open about the real struggles of life.
I am passionate about creating a safe space to help clients with life's transitions, challenges, and personal growth. Our sessions will be centered on your unique needs and goals. I help my clients learn new coping skills and techniques, decrease symptoms, and build healthy relationships. I offer a free 20 minute consultation.
I am passionate about creating a safe space to help clients with life's transitions, challenges, and personal growth. Our sessions will be centered on your unique needs and goals. I help my clients learn new coping skills and techniques, decrease symptoms, and build healthy relationships. I offer a free 20 minute consultation.
Margie Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, NCC-BC, CADCIII, LIAC, LPC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
It's hard to be happy when your life is out of balance: You feel down or sad. The activities you used to enjoy are no longer fun. You have no energy. Everything stresses you out. You feel like crying. You want to crawl into a hole and pull the hole in with you. Maybe you're hurt and angry over a relationship. Maybe you're a teenager whose parents don't understand you or you're the parent of a kid who's making dangerous choices. Maybe you're a young adult who has discovered that "adulting" is a lot harder than you thought.
It's hard to be happy when your life is out of balance: You feel down or sad. The activities you used to enjoy are no longer fun. You have no energy. Everything stresses you out. You feel like crying. You want to crawl into a hole and pull the hole in with you. Maybe you're hurt and angry over a relationship. Maybe you're a teenager whose parents don't understand you or you're the parent of a kid who's making dangerous choices. Maybe you're a young adult who has discovered that "adulting" is a lot harder than you thought.
If you find yourself troubled by balancing life responsibilities, or distracted in realizing your dreams as you attempt to surf the intensity of your emotion, you’re probably in need of a trusted and experienced counselor who will support you in navigating through life’s greatest challenges. As a licensed counselor working in the field for over 20 years, I have supported a variety of individuals and families, with the use of effective clinical interventions and personal guidance as they navigate through the storms of life. I will tirelessly work to join you on your road to recovery through individual, family, or couple’s counseling.
If you find yourself troubled by balancing life responsibilities, or distracted in realizing your dreams as you attempt to surf the intensity of your emotion, you’re probably in need of a trusted and experienced counselor who will support you in navigating through life’s greatest challenges. As a licensed counselor working in the field for over 20 years, I have supported a variety of individuals and families, with the use of effective clinical interventions and personal guidance as they navigate through the storms of life. I will tirelessly work to join you on your road to recovery through individual, family, or couple’s counseling.
I am a therapist who desires to create a safe, comfortable environment for you to work on what is troubling you. I see my role as assisting you to better understand your challenges, and to access your resources to address them. I have over twenty years of experience as a perinatal mental health provider, and a marriage and family therapist and clinical supervisor. I believe in the resilience of each person and bring a great deal of my own creativity and energy to each of my clients. I strive to be respectful and supportive of those I work with, and am always mindful that I am working for you, to your benefit.
I am a therapist who desires to create a safe, comfortable environment for you to work on what is troubling you. I see my role as assisting you to better understand your challenges, and to access your resources to address them. I have over twenty years of experience as a perinatal mental health provider, and a marriage and family therapist and clinical supervisor. I believe in the resilience of each person and bring a great deal of my own creativity and energy to each of my clients. I strive to be respectful and supportive of those I work with, and am always mindful that I am working for you, to your benefit.
My approach to therapy is grounded in person-centered theory, which recognizes that at our core we are all good people who are just trying to “make sense” of our complicated lives. I genuinely believe that every person is born with an inner strength and resilience to help them live their best life by being their true self. As your therapist, I can help you to identify and embrace your strengths and help you through the challenges in your life. My top priority is to build a therapeutic relationship rooted in trust, honesty and compassion. I create a safe, positive, uplifting and nurturing environment to help clients feel empowered.
My approach to therapy is grounded in person-centered theory, which recognizes that at our core we are all good people who are just trying to “make sense” of our complicated lives. I genuinely believe that every person is born with an inner strength and resilience to help them live their best life by being their true self. As your therapist, I can help you to identify and embrace your strengths and help you through the challenges in your life. My top priority is to build a therapeutic relationship rooted in trust, honesty and compassion. I create a safe, positive, uplifting and nurturing environment to help clients feel empowered.
Tucson Neuropsychology Associates (led by Neuropsychologist Dr. Patricia Beldotti) offers comprehensive & supportive assessments for children (age 4+) & adults to assess thinking, learning, social, behavioral, and emotional issues such as Learning Disabilities (including dyslexia, dysgraphia), intellectual disabilities, giftedness, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and psychological issues. We also provide assessments for individuals with genetic disorders (22Q, etc.), prenatal complications (FAS, etc.), and medical /neurological issues impacting functioning (stroke, dementia, memory changes, etc.).
Tucson Neuropsychology Associates (led by Neuropsychologist Dr. Patricia Beldotti) offers comprehensive & supportive assessments for children (age 4+) & adults to assess thinking, learning, social, behavioral, and emotional issues such as Learning Disabilities (including dyslexia, dysgraphia), intellectual disabilities, giftedness, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and psychological issues. We also provide assessments for individuals with genetic disorders (22Q, etc.), prenatal complications (FAS, etc.), and medical /neurological issues impacting functioning (stroke, dementia, memory changes, etc.).
Caring. Understanding. Empathic. Encouraging. These are all qualities you will experience while working with me as we navigate your path towards self-exploration. Research shows that the relationship between the therapist and the client is a significant contributing factor in the success of therapy. This is why I make every effort to put my clients at ease starting from the moment you walk in the door at your first session. I want to create a collaborative relationship with you so that, together, we can take steps to improve the quality of your relationships, your family, your life.
Caring. Understanding. Empathic. Encouraging. These are all qualities you will experience while working with me as we navigate your path towards self-exploration. Research shows that the relationship between the therapist and the client is a significant contributing factor in the success of therapy. This is why I make every effort to put my clients at ease starting from the moment you walk in the door at your first session. I want to create a collaborative relationship with you so that, together, we can take steps to improve the quality of your relationships, your family, your life.
I work with children, adolescents, and young adults.
I am a licensed therapist who specializes in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, emotion regulation issues, social or peer-related difficulties, gender or identity issues, and challenges with school and/or family relationships. I also enjoy supporting clients through the significant life transitions associated with adolescence and young adulthood. I strive to create a safe space for my clients that includes collaboration, reflective curiosity, and opportunities for growth, and creativity,
I work with children, adolescents, and young adults.
I am a licensed therapist who specializes in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, emotion regulation issues, social or peer-related difficulties, gender or identity issues, and challenges with school and/or family relationships. I also enjoy supporting clients through the significant life transitions associated with adolescence and young adulthood. I strive to create a safe space for my clients that includes collaboration, reflective curiosity, and opportunities for growth, and creativity,
Do you struggle with being able to manage your emotions? Do you feel that your emotions are in control of your life instead of you? When are you someone who is more sensitive or more reactive, it can sometimes feel like life is happening to you. I know tools and interventions to use to help you feel back in control of your life. I am here to support you through the up and downs that naturally happen along the way. If you are a parent looking for support with you child/teen or a young adult trying to navigate life, I am here to help. I work across the lifespan to provide individuals with the tools needed to make meaningful change.
Do you struggle with being able to manage your emotions? Do you feel that your emotions are in control of your life instead of you? When are you someone who is more sensitive or more reactive, it can sometimes feel like life is happening to you. I know tools and interventions to use to help you feel back in control of your life. I am here to support you through the up and downs that naturally happen along the way. If you are a parent looking for support with you child/teen or a young adult trying to navigate life, I am here to help. I work across the lifespan to provide individuals with the tools needed to make meaningful change.
Hi, I'm Kaila, and I am so grateful you are here; you might feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you: perfectionism, people-pleasing, anxiety, chronic self-doubt, relationship struggles, or difficulty processing past trauma. Often, you’ve been strong for too long and are ready to let someone else support you. You want clarity, connection, and peace of mind. You may crave healthier boundaries, deeper relationships, or simply a break from the constant pressure to be "on". What you want, at the heart of it, is to feel safe being who you are, truly.
Hi, I'm Kaila, and I am so grateful you are here; you might feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you: perfectionism, people-pleasing, anxiety, chronic self-doubt, relationship struggles, or difficulty processing past trauma. Often, you’ve been strong for too long and are ready to let someone else support you. You want clarity, connection, and peace of mind. You may crave healthier boundaries, deeper relationships, or simply a break from the constant pressure to be "on". What you want, at the heart of it, is to feel safe being who you are, truly.
My practice is focused on helping individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, life transitions and adjustments and post-traumatic stress. I specialize in comprehensive grief and loss issues and am passionate about empowering women and other survivors of abuse. Since the relationship between a client and therapist is a strong predictor of a positive outcome, my goal is to provide a supportive, safe and accepting environment where you will feel understood and respected while moving towards self awareness, greater happiness and solutions to problems.
My practice is focused on helping individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, life transitions and adjustments and post-traumatic stress. I specialize in comprehensive grief and loss issues and am passionate about empowering women and other survivors of abuse. Since the relationship between a client and therapist is a strong predictor of a positive outcome, my goal is to provide a supportive, safe and accepting environment where you will feel understood and respected while moving towards self awareness, greater happiness and solutions to problems.
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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.