Adoption Therapists in Tucson, AZ
I can help with a wide array of mental health struggles with a special focus on relationship improvement, adoption and foster care, emotional regulation, and resilience.
I think you'll find my approach is relational and encouraging, warm & genuine. I desire to partner with you, listen & deeply understand your story & what your want to change, & help you move in the direction you want to go. I have extensive experience working with children and families, and adults, and also particularly enjoy working with couples.
I can help with a wide array of mental health struggles with a special focus on relationship improvement, adoption and foster care, emotional regulation, and resilience.
I think you'll find my approach is relational and encouraging, warm & genuine. I desire to partner with you, listen & deeply understand your story & what your want to change, & help you move in the direction you want to go. I have extensive experience working with children and families, and adults, and also particularly enjoy working with couples.
My specialties include : life transitions, self esteem, parenting issues, disabilities, learning disabilities, depression, mood disorders, anxiety, adhd, high functioning autism, adoption Issues, support for adoptive parents, foster parents and grandparents raising children, coping skills and social skills.
I am passionate about supporting individuals and families to feel empowered, fulfilled and happy. I have always told my kids that everyone has their own journey. I am from a large family that includes many various personalities, abilities and disabilities. We all have strengths and challenges. All of us need help at certain points along the way. There were a few key people who made a difference for me in my life and inspired me to do this work. I feel that my personal experience along with my professional training have allowed me to have unique insights in my practice.
My specialties include : life transitions, self esteem, parenting issues, disabilities, learning disabilities, depression, mood disorders, anxiety, adhd, high functioning autism, adoption Issues, support for adoptive parents, foster parents and grandparents raising children, coping skills and social skills.
I am passionate about supporting individuals and families to feel empowered, fulfilled and happy. I have always told my kids that everyone has their own journey. I am from a large family that includes many various personalities, abilities and disabilities. We all have strengths and challenges. All of us need help at certain points along the way. There were a few key people who made a difference for me in my life and inspired me to do this work. I feel that my personal experience along with my professional training have allowed me to have unique insights in my practice.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, stress, adoption/foster care, transitions, self-esteem, trauma/abuse, neurodivergence etc.
Needing someone to walk alongside you for support yet challenge you to grow and be your best possible self ? Let's use the power of hope, growth, and healing to make changes you want to make. I want to help you set clear goals and positive expectancy for yourself while developing the resiliency you need to do hard things. I will use research-based counseling approaches and individualize the session for you! Together, let's help you dream again about the person you want to be, the mindset you want to have, the relationships you want to cultivate, and the future you envision.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, stress, adoption/foster care, transitions, self-esteem, trauma/abuse, neurodivergence etc.
Needing someone to walk alongside you for support yet challenge you to grow and be your best possible self ? Let's use the power of hope, growth, and healing to make changes you want to make. I want to help you set clear goals and positive expectancy for yourself while developing the resiliency you need to do hard things. I will use research-based counseling approaches and individualize the session for you! Together, let's help you dream again about the person you want to be, the mindset you want to have, the relationships you want to cultivate, and the future you envision.
Experience with youth, highly sensitive people, parenting/ adoption, cancer diagnosis/survivors, ADHD, anxiety, couples, and neurodiversity, It is a privilege to walk alongside you on your journey, offering hope, guidance, and validation.
I have witnessed the miraculous ability of individuals to create change and achieve personal growth many times. It is possible to move beyond distress and feelings of being “shamed" or "stuck". My role is to offer a non-judgemental nurturing, safe space where you can explore your challenges and build the life you desire. Approaching each session with compassion, strengths based, trauma-informed perspective, ensures that your unique experiences and your cultures are honored, validated and respected. You are the expert on your life, and my goal is to help you rediscover your strengths and harness them as tools for a growth mindset.
Experience with youth, highly sensitive people, parenting/ adoption, cancer diagnosis/survivors, ADHD, anxiety, couples, and neurodiversity, It is a privilege to walk alongside you on your journey, offering hope, guidance, and validation.
I have witnessed the miraculous ability of individuals to create change and achieve personal growth many times. It is possible to move beyond distress and feelings of being “shamed" or "stuck". My role is to offer a non-judgemental nurturing, safe space where you can explore your challenges and build the life you desire. Approaching each session with compassion, strengths based, trauma-informed perspective, ensures that your unique experiences and your cultures are honored, validated and respected. You are the expert on your life, and my goal is to help you rediscover your strengths and harness them as tools for a growth mindset.
I've had the opportunity to work with people who have experienced trauma, grief, life-changes, anxiety, foster/ adoption, separation/divorce, interpersonal conflicts, and challenges within relationships.
Hello. My name is Elizabeth Macadangdang, Licensed Professional Counselor. It takes courage and effort to identify challenging patterns or relationships in our lives. Perhaps you’d like to make changes in your life, but don’t know where to begin. I’m glad you’re here. I wholeheartedly believe personal healing and growth occurs when we feel safe, supported, and understood. My passion is helping others achieve their goals while walking alongside them utilizing an empathic, non-judgmental approach.
I've had the opportunity to work with people who have experienced trauma, grief, life-changes, anxiety, foster/ adoption, separation/divorce, interpersonal conflicts, and challenges within relationships.
Hello. My name is Elizabeth Macadangdang, Licensed Professional Counselor. It takes courage and effort to identify challenging patterns or relationships in our lives. Perhaps you’d like to make changes in your life, but don’t know where to begin. I’m glad you’re here. I wholeheartedly believe personal healing and growth occurs when we feel safe, supported, and understood. My passion is helping others achieve their goals while walking alongside them utilizing an empathic, non-judgmental approach.
I also specialize in working with Adoptees and issues related to Adoption.
I have been practicing therapy for over 14 years and I am passionate about supporting my clients in their personal growth. I use a person - centered approach while exploring the past and present and challenging distorted negative cognitions when appropriate. The decision to enter therapy is not an easy one and my goal is to offer support in a safe and compassionate space. I am trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and Somatic Experiencing. These training provide me with a wide variety of tools/skills to offer my clients.
I also specialize in working with Adoptees and issues related to Adoption.
I have been practicing therapy for over 14 years and I am passionate about supporting my clients in their personal growth. I use a person - centered approach while exploring the past and present and challenging distorted negative cognitions when appropriate. The decision to enter therapy is not an easy one and my goal is to offer support in a safe and compassionate space. I am trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and Somatic Experiencing. These training provide me with a wide variety of tools/skills to offer my clients.
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.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience providing support to adolescents and adults in various settings including residential and inpatient treatment, correctional settings, and outpatient therapy.
My approach is client centered, tailoring treatment to each individual, with the belief that each person is an expert on themselves and has existing strengths that will help them achieve their goals
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience providing support to adolescents and adults in various settings including residential and inpatient treatment, correctional settings, and outpatient therapy.
My approach is client centered, tailoring treatment to each individual, with the belief that each person is an expert on themselves and has existing strengths that will help them achieve their goals
I strongly believe that everyone experiences challenges and obstacles in their life and I am focused on offering both emotional support and practical guidance, which is crucial when assisting someone in identifying and navigating these challenges. By helping clients explore the root causes of their struggles, I work to address the immediate pain but also empower them to understand and transform those deeper patterns that have been created.
I strongly believe that everyone experiences challenges and obstacles in their life and I am focused on offering both emotional support and practical guidance, which is crucial when assisting someone in identifying and navigating these challenges. By helping clients explore the root causes of their struggles, I work to address the immediate pain but also empower them to understand and transform those deeper patterns that have been created.
Being a psychotherapist for over 4 decades, I recognize the necessity to honor each client as an individual and to help that client to recognize and reveal true thoughts and feelings. Feeling sad, shy, frightened, furious, or any other emotion can be expressed and healed in the individual and within the family. Timing and destiny are vitally important to reveal and recognize, but even more valuable is to know that our reaction to life's events can transform our world. Whether in the mind, emotions, or spirit all things are possible.
Being a psychotherapist for over 4 decades, I recognize the necessity to honor each client as an individual and to help that client to recognize and reveal true thoughts and feelings. Feeling sad, shy, frightened, furious, or any other emotion can be expressed and healed in the individual and within the family. Timing and destiny are vitally important to reveal and recognize, but even more valuable is to know that our reaction to life's events can transform our world. Whether in the mind, emotions, or spirit all things are possible.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider (C-PD), as well as a Certified Mood Disorder Professional (CMDP). I work with individuals ages 14 and older, and I specialize in woman's issues, life transitions, a s well as working with individuals who are diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety, personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression (as well as treatment resistant depression), suicidal and self-harming behaviors. I'm committed to helping individuals learn how to start, or get back to, living a productive life.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider (C-PD), as well as a Certified Mood Disorder Professional (CMDP). I work with individuals ages 14 and older, and I specialize in woman's issues, life transitions, a s well as working with individuals who are diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety, personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression (as well as treatment resistant depression), suicidal and self-harming behaviors. I'm committed to helping individuals learn how to start, or get back to, living a productive life.
Tucson Neuropsychology Associates (led by Neuropsychologist Dr. Patricia Beldotti) offers comprehensive & supportive assessments for children (age 6+) & adults to assess of a variety of thinking, learning, social, behavioral, and emotional issues such as Learning Disabilities (including dyslexia, dysgraphia), intellectual disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and psychological issues. We also provide assessments of thinking and learning to determine giftedness and to help with school planning or placement. Our team has specialty experience in the areas of clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and school psychology.
Tucson Neuropsychology Associates (led by Neuropsychologist Dr. Patricia Beldotti) offers comprehensive & supportive assessments for children (age 6+) & adults to assess of a variety of thinking, learning, social, behavioral, and emotional issues such as Learning Disabilities (including dyslexia, dysgraphia), intellectual disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and psychological issues. We also provide assessments of thinking and learning to determine giftedness and to help with school planning or placement. Our team has specialty experience in the areas of clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and school psychology.
I believe change is difficult for most people. We often get stuck in certain patterns of behavior and find it difficult to move forward and heal. Every individual has the ability to change within themselves and it is my role to help guide people along the path of change. It is my goal as a Psychologist to help people capitalize on their strengths and teach them new ways of thinking, behaving, and coping with certain issues. I believe every child, teenager, adult, and family unit are unique and require an special/individualized approach to help them achieve their full potential.
I believe change is difficult for most people. We often get stuck in certain patterns of behavior and find it difficult to move forward and heal. Every individual has the ability to change within themselves and it is my role to help guide people along the path of change. It is my goal as a Psychologist to help people capitalize on their strengths and teach them new ways of thinking, behaving, and coping with certain issues. I believe every child, teenager, adult, and family unit are unique and require an special/individualized approach to help them achieve their full potential.
There are times in life where we feel extremely lonely, misunderstood, unhappy and frustrated. These situations can arise because of: anxiety, depression, grief, conflict, and immense life challenges. At times, these problems are too much to face and bear alone. With 12 years experience, I specialize in helping clients through overwhelming problems and challenges- times where depression and anxiety takes over. I collaborate with my clients to find changes they want to make, how they want to "see and live" their lives.
Getting you back, to feeling like yourself. My approach to therapy is a positive, hopeful, open approach.
There are times in life where we feel extremely lonely, misunderstood, unhappy and frustrated. These situations can arise because of: anxiety, depression, grief, conflict, and immense life challenges. At times, these problems are too much to face and bear alone. With 12 years experience, I specialize in helping clients through overwhelming problems and challenges- times where depression and anxiety takes over. I collaborate with my clients to find changes they want to make, how they want to "see and live" their lives.
Getting you back, to feeling like yourself. My approach to therapy is a positive, hopeful, open approach.
Innervision Counseling for people who wish to make changes. Experienced in motivating clients in achieving their goals for over 40 years. Compassionate acceptance of all populations and ages to enhance self acceptance, break negative patterns and identify what's important to you. Non-judgmental support around grief and losses, disabilities, pain management, chronic illnesses, trauma, addictions and healing from abuse. Experienced in dealing with Covid survivors and military families. Home visits offered to disabled seniors.
Innervision Counseling for people who wish to make changes. Experienced in motivating clients in achieving their goals for over 40 years. Compassionate acceptance of all populations and ages to enhance self acceptance, break negative patterns and identify what's important to you. Non-judgmental support around grief and losses, disabilities, pain management, chronic illnesses, trauma, addictions and healing from abuse. Experienced in dealing with Covid survivors and military families. Home visits offered to disabled seniors.
I am accepting clients now to start therapy in July. The best way to schedule a free consultation is by emailing me. I work with teens, college students, and older adults, offering a safe and affirming space, especially for LGBTQ+ clients. I have experience with ADHD, brain injuries, grief, OCD, and anxiety, and trauma. I’m committed to helping you navigate these challenges. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and I’m here to support you at your pace, focusing on what matters most to you. My role is to provide you with the tools you need to succeed.
I am accepting clients now to start therapy in July. The best way to schedule a free consultation is by emailing me. I work with teens, college students, and older adults, offering a safe and affirming space, especially for LGBTQ+ clients. I have experience with ADHD, brain injuries, grief, OCD, and anxiety, and trauma. I’m committed to helping you navigate these challenges. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and I’m here to support you at your pace, focusing on what matters most to you. My role is to provide you with the tools you need to succeed.
You deserve to be heard. My favorite part of being a therapist is hearing your story. I believe that people come to therapy with a problem and I know the answer lies within them - I just shine a light in all the seemingly dark places in order to find that answer. I help individuals and families through challenges, crisis, and trauma using Person-Centered Therapy.
You deserve to be heard. My favorite part of being a therapist is hearing your story. I believe that people come to therapy with a problem and I know the answer lies within them - I just shine a light in all the seemingly dark places in order to find that answer. I help individuals and families through challenges, crisis, and trauma using Person-Centered Therapy.
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,
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with the state of Arizona. I have been in practice for 10 years and have worked with adults who experience a variety of conditions including depression, anxiety, thought disorders, mood disorders, and personality disorders. I understand that each of us is much more than a diagnosis or any other label. I work with clients to identify feelings, behaviors, and patterns of thought that have become problematic, and use principles of DBT, CBT, and motivational interviewing.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with the state of Arizona. I have been in practice for 10 years and have worked with adults who experience a variety of conditions including depression, anxiety, thought disorders, mood disorders, and personality disorders. I understand that each of us is much more than a diagnosis or any other label. I work with clients to identify feelings, behaviors, and patterns of thought that have become problematic, and use principles of DBT, CBT, and motivational interviewing.
Therapy is life changing and enriching as you raise your awareness and learn new ways to mange your life and emotions. I believe one of the most courageous things a person can do is begin to understand their own story and the challenges that have brought them to therapy for guidance and support. In my 14 years of professional experienced that my clients have and demonstrate the capacity which all of us harbor which allows for healing, feeling better, cultivating fulfilling relationships and breaking through stuck points. Sometimes untangling a big knot takes a fresh pair of eyes.
Therapy is life changing and enriching as you raise your awareness and learn new ways to mange your life and emotions. I believe one of the most courageous things a person can do is begin to understand their own story and the challenges that have brought them to therapy for guidance and support. In my 14 years of professional experienced that my clients have and demonstrate the capacity which all of us harbor which allows for healing, feeling better, cultivating fulfilling relationships and breaking through stuck points. Sometimes untangling a big knot takes a fresh pair of eyes.
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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.