Adoption Therapists in Poway, CA
I enjoy working with every individual of all ages, but I absolutely love working with children and teens. I tailor my approach based on what the client needs. I use play or art therapy as play is the language of the children. It helps them to express their internal world when they have no words for it. I have completed the core competencies for Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) under International Model. PCIT is an evidence-based intervention that promotes positive parent-child relationships while reducing disruptive behaviors at home. I am also a certified Positive Discipline Parenting Educator.
I enjoy working with every individual of all ages, but I absolutely love working with children and teens. I tailor my approach based on what the client needs. I use play or art therapy as play is the language of the children. It helps them to express their internal world when they have no words for it. I have completed the core competencies for Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) under International Model. PCIT is an evidence-based intervention that promotes positive parent-child relationships while reducing disruptive behaviors at home. I am also a certified Positive Discipline Parenting Educator.
I am a client-centered therapist who borrows from various treatment modalities depending on the client's needs. I meet you where you are in your journey as you are the expert on your life. My specialty is with mood issues, the LGBTQ+ population, and trauma, but I have a lot of experience with many other issues as well. It would be lovely to meet you!
I am a client-centered therapist who borrows from various treatment modalities depending on the client's needs. I meet you where you are in your journey as you are the expert on your life. My specialty is with mood issues, the LGBTQ+ population, and trauma, but I have a lot of experience with many other issues as well. It would be lovely to meet you!
Hi, I'm Juliet Christensen, a Marriage & Family Therapist and Emergency Medical Technician. I use an integrated and skills-based approach to therapy, blending CBT, Solution-Focused, Strategic, and Narrative Therapy. My areas of focus include relationships, parenting, individuals, LGBTQ+ concerns, and navigating divorce or co-parenting challenges. I typically work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with relationship challenges, parenting struggles, divorce or co-parenting dynamics, and LGBTQ+ concerns.
Hi, I'm Juliet Christensen, a Marriage & Family Therapist and Emergency Medical Technician. I use an integrated and skills-based approach to therapy, blending CBT, Solution-Focused, Strategic, and Narrative Therapy. My areas of focus include relationships, parenting, individuals, LGBTQ+ concerns, and navigating divorce or co-parenting challenges. I typically work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with relationship challenges, parenting struggles, divorce or co-parenting dynamics, and LGBTQ+ concerns.
Live Well Family Counseling Services, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, MA, PhD
Serves Area
Live Well Family Counseling Services, Inc. is a behavioral health facility that offers a wide range of therapeutic services both in person and via telehealth. Our experienced therapists are passionate about helping individuals, families and couples work through some of the tough patches that life may bring. Sometimes life can feel, challenging, overwhelming and even down right impossible. In your toughest moments our team is available to partner with you during your journey
Live Well Family Counseling Services, Inc. is a behavioral health facility that offers a wide range of therapeutic services both in person and via telehealth. Our experienced therapists are passionate about helping individuals, families and couples work through some of the tough patches that life may bring. Sometimes life can feel, challenging, overwhelming and even down right impossible. In your toughest moments our team is available to partner with you during your journey
Parenthood can be blissful and full of love. It can be an immediate bond and bring families together. It can also be scary, traumatic and isolating. Every journey from trying to conceive, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum parenthood has a story. I support individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, are overstimulated, or stuck in reactive cycles. You do not have to suffer in silence. You are not alone.
Parenthood can be blissful and full of love. It can be an immediate bond and bring families together. It can also be scary, traumatic and isolating. Every journey from trying to conceive, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum parenthood has a story. I support individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, are overstimulated, or stuck in reactive cycles. You do not have to suffer in silence. You are not alone.
Are you a parent who is struggling with your child or teen? Does your child or teen have out of control or really big behaviors? Do they self harm or have suicidal thoughts? Do you want your family back? I can help. I work with parents through a type of therapy called Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help them help their children and teens. My team of therapists work directly with the children and teens to help them gain emotional & behavioral control, & I work with parents to help them get their life back. We provide much more than traditional talk therapy & we help you get results!
Are you a parent who is struggling with your child or teen? Does your child or teen have out of control or really big behaviors? Do they self harm or have suicidal thoughts? Do you want your family back? I can help. I work with parents through a type of therapy called Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help them help their children and teens. My team of therapists work directly with the children and teens to help them gain emotional & behavioral control, & I work with parents to help them get their life back. We provide much more than traditional talk therapy & we help you get results!
Hello, my name is Stephanie Fierro-Haldorson. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have experience working with couples, LGBTQIA+ community, adolescents, foster youth, trauma, addiction, and children ages 5-17. I have worked with so many different persons. I am comfortable working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community (adults and children), trauma, foster youth, couples, those with addiction, anxiety, and depression.
Hello, my name is Stephanie Fierro-Haldorson. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have experience working with couples, LGBTQIA+ community, adolescents, foster youth, trauma, addiction, and children ages 5-17. I have worked with so many different persons. I am comfortable working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community (adults and children), trauma, foster youth, couples, those with addiction, anxiety, and depression.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, supporting clients through challenges such as trauma, anxiety, emotional regulation, life transitions, and interpersonal difficulties. I’m especially passionate about helping individuals and families build stronger connections and healthier patterns of communication.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, supporting clients through challenges such as trauma, anxiety, emotional regulation, life transitions, and interpersonal difficulties. I’m especially passionate about helping individuals and families build stronger connections and healthier patterns of communication.
I have worked with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, stress, relationships, self-esteem, adoption, grief, and loss.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. I provide a supportive, collaborative space where you can slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and build tools that actually fit your life. Together, we’ll work toward greater clarity, self-trust, and emotional balance—at a pace that feels right for you.
I have worked with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, stress, relationships, self-esteem, adoption, grief, and loss.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. I provide a supportive, collaborative space where you can slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and build tools that actually fit your life. Together, we’ll work toward greater clarity, self-trust, and emotional balance—at a pace that feels right for you.
Your current situation does not define you. It's a bump in the road, a pit-stop to learn from. It takes a village and I am here to be a part of your village. My scope of competence is in trauma, postpartum, attachment, family conflict, anxiety, school/work related problems, parent education, parent-child conflict, divorce, co-parenting, anxiety and depression. Don't let the pain and struggle of your present situation keep you from living your truth. I am licensed in Tennessee, Texas, California and Virginia. Offering in-person therapy in Tennessee and virtual to Tennessee, California, Texas and Virginia.
Your current situation does not define you. It's a bump in the road, a pit-stop to learn from. It takes a village and I am here to be a part of your village. My scope of competence is in trauma, postpartum, attachment, family conflict, anxiety, school/work related problems, parent education, parent-child conflict, divorce, co-parenting, anxiety and depression. Don't let the pain and struggle of your present situation keep you from living your truth. I am licensed in Tennessee, Texas, California and Virginia. Offering in-person therapy in Tennessee and virtual to Tennessee, California, Texas and Virginia.
I’m currently accepting new clients. Over the past 10 years, social equality has been the focus of my career. I have a passion for family systems and understanding the role each individual has. Together we’ll explore what life has asked you to bear with child trauma, addiction and domestic abuse. We'll begin building a new chapter rooted in your strength and authenticity. My style is warm yet practical, rooted in the belief that you already have tools inside you- sometimes just needing support to uncover and apply them to real-life change.
I’m currently accepting new clients. Over the past 10 years, social equality has been the focus of my career. I have a passion for family systems and understanding the role each individual has. Together we’ll explore what life has asked you to bear with child trauma, addiction and domestic abuse. We'll begin building a new chapter rooted in your strength and authenticity. My style is warm yet practical, rooted in the belief that you already have tools inside you- sometimes just needing support to uncover and apply them to real-life change.
I have extensive experience in guiding people to return to their natural state of psychological health and well-being. This state of equilibrium never goes away; it only becomes obscured through our learned patterns of thinking. As a practitioner of Integrative Medicine, my approach is wellness-based rather than illness-focused. Listening to physical symptoms can be very essential to the healing process. Creating a safe comfortable space I can be your guide to mental wellness. As you re-establish healthy thinking, you can tap into your own natural wellness.
I have extensive experience in guiding people to return to their natural state of psychological health and well-being. This state of equilibrium never goes away; it only becomes obscured through our learned patterns of thinking. As a practitioner of Integrative Medicine, my approach is wellness-based rather than illness-focused. Listening to physical symptoms can be very essential to the healing process. Creating a safe comfortable space I can be your guide to mental wellness. As you re-establish healthy thinking, you can tap into your own natural wellness.
Positive Change Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PsyD, LCSW, LPCC
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
We look forward to working with you to reach your goals in therapy. Our compassionate therapists are trained in solution-focused, evidence-based practices to help you meet your goals. Whether you would like to attend therapy on your own, with your partner or spouse, as a family, or have your child participate, our therapists are ready to support you. You can be rest assured you are entering a non-judgmental and discrete environment when you walk through our door. Call us today to begin making positive changes in your life.
We look forward to working with you to reach your goals in therapy. Our compassionate therapists are trained in solution-focused, evidence-based practices to help you meet your goals. Whether you would like to attend therapy on your own, with your partner or spouse, as a family, or have your child participate, our therapists are ready to support you. You can be rest assured you are entering a non-judgmental and discrete environment when you walk through our door. Call us today to begin making positive changes in your life.
Hello, my name is Irma Espíritu, and I am a Licensed Family Therapist. I have worked with military families (San Diego is a military city) and the LGBTQ community. I have a strong background in substance abuse counseling. I also have a background in faith counseling. I have always been the kind of person who wanted to make a difference in the world. I started out as wanting to become a journalist, then a teacher and finally a therapist. As a therapist I feel I can make a positive impact in peoples' lives.
Hello, my name is Irma Espíritu, and I am a Licensed Family Therapist. I have worked with military families (San Diego is a military city) and the LGBTQ community. I have a strong background in substance abuse counseling. I also have a background in faith counseling. I have always been the kind of person who wanted to make a difference in the world. I started out as wanting to become a journalist, then a teacher and finally a therapist. As a therapist I feel I can make a positive impact in peoples' lives.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am deeply committed to providing compassionate and effective care to individuals, couples, and families navigating life’s challenges. My journey into the therapeutic field was inspired by an interest in human connection, personal growth, and the transformative power of healthy relationships. I believe that therapy can be a source of healing, self-discovery, and empowerment. Ultimately, my mission as a therapist is to empower my clients to build healthier relationships, cultivate emotional well-being, and lead more fulfilling lives. I am grateful for the opportunity to acc
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am deeply committed to providing compassionate and effective care to individuals, couples, and families navigating life’s challenges. My journey into the therapeutic field was inspired by an interest in human connection, personal growth, and the transformative power of healthy relationships. I believe that therapy can be a source of healing, self-discovery, and empowerment. Ultimately, my mission as a therapist is to empower my clients to build healthier relationships, cultivate emotional well-being, and lead more fulfilling lives. I am grateful for the opportunity to acc
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My experience includes general mental health issues (anxiety, depression, etc.) life adjustments/transitions, trauma informed therapy (EMDR), domestic abuse/violence, adoption counseling, family conflict , and troubled parent child relationships, My client age ranges from 18 on up.
With passion and care I help clients navigate emotional obstacles. I treat individuals struggling with personal issues which stop them from reaching their full potential. Understanding emotional boundaries, not owning others issues and accepting the fact that the more true we are to our own truth the happier we are regardless of our circumstances are foundational in my practice. I truly believe in each person's ability to grow and reach for joy and fulfillment.
My experience includes general mental health issues (anxiety, depression, etc.) life adjustments/transitions, trauma informed therapy (EMDR), domestic abuse/violence, adoption counseling, family conflict , and troubled parent child relationships, My client age ranges from 18 on up.
With passion and care I help clients navigate emotional obstacles. I treat individuals struggling with personal issues which stop them from reaching their full potential. Understanding emotional boundaries, not owning others issues and accepting the fact that the more true we are to our own truth the happier we are regardless of our circumstances are foundational in my practice. I truly believe in each person's ability to grow and reach for joy and fulfillment.
The decision to talk to someone about things you may be struggling with is a brave one. Whether you're struggling with a recent stressor or a chronic one, whether it's an internal conflict, a relationship conflict, parenting, work, you're having difficulty setting or reaching goals, or something else entirely, finding the right person to talk to makes all the difference. I specialize in helping people make radical and sustainable changes in their personal lives, relationships, parenting, work, and other areas. I take a non-judgmental solution focused approach to helping you set goals and reach them.
The decision to talk to someone about things you may be struggling with is a brave one. Whether you're struggling with a recent stressor or a chronic one, whether it's an internal conflict, a relationship conflict, parenting, work, you're having difficulty setting or reaching goals, or something else entirely, finding the right person to talk to makes all the difference. I specialize in helping people make radical and sustainable changes in their personal lives, relationships, parenting, work, and other areas. I take a non-judgmental solution focused approach to helping you set goals and reach them.
Or you're grieving a failed adoption.
I use body-based trauma therapies that work faster than traditional talk therapy: EMDR, Brainspotting, ART, and somatic approaches. These methods help your nervous system process trauma and anxiety quickly. You'll calm your own nervous system during meltdowns, sleep through the night, and show up as the calm and loving parent you want to be for your child.
Or you're grieving a failed adoption.
I use body-based trauma therapies that work faster than traditional talk therapy: EMDR, Brainspotting, ART, and somatic approaches. These methods help your nervous system process trauma and anxiety quickly. You'll calm your own nervous system during meltdowns, sleep through the night, and show up as the calm and loving parent you want to be for your child.
Claudia Jessica Peralta
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, Marriag, Family, Terapis
Chula Vista, CA 91910
I work towards building a safe environment for my clients where we can find a solution or way to improve their lives.
I work towards building a safe environment for my clients where we can find a solution or way to improve their lives.
Hello, my name is Sonia Díaz, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist working with clients all over California via telehealth. It is my passion to support others as they seek to better their lives and bring about wellness in many different areas. My approach is holistic in nature and client-centered. In this way, we can incorporate an integrative and humanistic approach that respects, validates, and supports your individual goals.
Hello, my name is Sonia Díaz, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist working with clients all over California via telehealth. It is my passion to support others as they seek to better their lives and bring about wellness in many different areas. My approach is holistic in nature and client-centered. In this way, we can incorporate an integrative and humanistic approach that respects, validates, and supports your individual goals.
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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.