Adoption Therapists in Sacramento, CA
I have training in EMDR, adoption competency, KAP and am committed to frequent research and learning to always improve my skills and knowledge.
I help adults who are experiencing chronic stress, overwhelm, regret, resentment and other emotional discomfort in life's obligations or choices to navigate a new sense of ease, personal empowerment and authenticity leading to increased confidence. By exploring what has happened to you, choices made by you or others, we will collaboratively identify how you arrived where you are, and help you find a your personal power to make changes to feel less burdened, trapped, or obligated to the needs of others. Together, we tailor your therapeutic process to meet your needs with flexible structure to keep you on track in meeting your goals.
I have training in EMDR, adoption competency, KAP and am committed to frequent research and learning to always improve my skills and knowledge.
I help adults who are experiencing chronic stress, overwhelm, regret, resentment and other emotional discomfort in life's obligations or choices to navigate a new sense of ease, personal empowerment and authenticity leading to increased confidence. By exploring what has happened to you, choices made by you or others, we will collaboratively identify how you arrived where you are, and help you find a your personal power to make changes to feel less burdened, trapped, or obligated to the needs of others. Together, we tailor your therapeutic process to meet your needs with flexible structure to keep you on track in meeting your goals.
My name is Mary Sheppard and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My overall approach to therapy is person centered, and I believe all individuals are unique and have their own personal values and ideals that can support self fulfillment. My therapeutic approach is heavily influenced by a humanistic theoretical framework. I also work in an integrated systems approach that is solution focused with a heavy emphasis on trauma, adverse childhood experiences, grief and loss and families with inter generational trauma.
My name is Mary Sheppard and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My overall approach to therapy is person centered, and I believe all individuals are unique and have their own personal values and ideals that can support self fulfillment. My therapeutic approach is heavily influenced by a humanistic theoretical framework. I also work in an integrated systems approach that is solution focused with a heavy emphasis on trauma, adverse childhood experiences, grief and loss and families with inter generational trauma.
I also specialize in families who've come together through adoption.
Welcome! I appreciate you stopping at my page. Stress, depression, anxiety and grief can rob us of the energy to enjoy life and stay connected with the people around us. I became a therapist in the hopes of helping people find peace, happiness and wellbeing. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment wherein you can share your story and we can work together to find meaningful and lasting change.
I also specialize in families who've come together through adoption.
Welcome! I appreciate you stopping at my page. Stress, depression, anxiety and grief can rob us of the energy to enjoy life and stay connected with the people around us. I became a therapist in the hopes of helping people find peace, happiness and wellbeing. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment wherein you can share your story and we can work together to find meaningful and lasting change.
Do you feel stuck, unworthy, or unsure about yourself and your choices? Do you struggle to find joy, move through your feelings, or feel consumed by your thoughts? Life is full of challenges that can leave us feeling lost, confused, disconnected, or even hopeless. We distract ourselves with our work, technology, and sometimes healthy habits. It can feel like we’re stuck in a loop that makes life feel like it’s not our own. At times it may feel like we’re all alone. Like no one else understands. And we can’t share what we’re going through with anyone around us. All we need is someone to listen. Someone to care.
Do you feel stuck, unworthy, or unsure about yourself and your choices? Do you struggle to find joy, move through your feelings, or feel consumed by your thoughts? Life is full of challenges that can leave us feeling lost, confused, disconnected, or even hopeless. We distract ourselves with our work, technology, and sometimes healthy habits. It can feel like we’re stuck in a loop that makes life feel like it’s not our own. At times it may feel like we’re all alone. Like no one else understands. And we can’t share what we’re going through with anyone around us. All we need is someone to listen. Someone to care.
At the center, we provide attachment therapies to treat individuals, couples, and families, with a specialty focus on adoption, relationships, and trauma recovery.
My parenting support book for adoptive parents, Drowning With My Hair On Fire: Insanity Relief For Adoptive Parents is available on Amazon. You can get free daily parenting support delivered to your inbox from my blog. We offer an online Therapeutic Parenting Program for parents of children from difficult beginnings.
At the center, we provide attachment therapies to treat individuals, couples, and families, with a specialty focus on adoption, relationships, and trauma recovery.
My parenting support book for adoptive parents, Drowning With My Hair On Fire: Insanity Relief For Adoptive Parents is available on Amazon. You can get free daily parenting support delivered to your inbox from my blog. We offer an online Therapeutic Parenting Program for parents of children from difficult beginnings.
I have over 20 years of experience working with children and families: working on the frontline of CPS assessing risk and nurturing family resilience, working in adoption agencies to help families create and maintain lifelong connections, and providing in-home therapeutic parenting services to struggling families.
I imagine you're here because you feel like something needs to change. It's reassuring to know it's never too late to ignite curiosity about what's happening, develop closer, healthier family connections, and learn to assert yourself more successfully as a parent. It takes courage to let go of what's limiting you to make room for a happier life. I can support you and your child(ren) through this process by identifying, understanding, and reworking ineffective patterns and building new skills to reduce conflict and create a better life for your family.
I have over 20 years of experience working with children and families: working on the frontline of CPS assessing risk and nurturing family resilience, working in adoption agencies to help families create and maintain lifelong connections, and providing in-home therapeutic parenting services to struggling families.
I imagine you're here because you feel like something needs to change. It's reassuring to know it's never too late to ignite curiosity about what's happening, develop closer, healthier family connections, and learn to assert yourself more successfully as a parent. It takes courage to let go of what's limiting you to make room for a happier life. I can support you and your child(ren) through this process by identifying, understanding, and reworking ineffective patterns and building new skills to reduce conflict and create a better life for your family.
During these stressful times, many of us are experiencing higher levels of anxiety and/or sadness. Are you worried about your child or teen, concerned about your marriage or struggling with family relationships? Do you need new tools to help you feel more confident in parenting your adopted or special needs child/teen? Are you a member of the LGBTQ+ community who is looking for a supportive therapist who understands your unique strengths and challenges. I created American River Family Counseling because I believe that we all deserve happy, healthy and connected relationships.
During these stressful times, many of us are experiencing higher levels of anxiety and/or sadness. Are you worried about your child or teen, concerned about your marriage or struggling with family relationships? Do you need new tools to help you feel more confident in parenting your adopted or special needs child/teen? Are you a member of the LGBTQ+ community who is looking for a supportive therapist who understands your unique strengths and challenges. I created American River Family Counseling because I believe that we all deserve happy, healthy and connected relationships.
Parents say they are grateful to have a therapist who is compassionate and direct, understanding that adoption is the solution; trauma is the problem.
I believe we all have a wise woman or wise man inside us who tells us our truth. Most of us have been conditioned to disregard this inner voice. My goal is to ask the questions that enable you to know what is true for you and to provide the support you need to act on this truth.
Parents say they are grateful to have a therapist who is compassionate and direct, understanding that adoption is the solution; trauma is the problem.
I believe we all have a wise woman or wise man inside us who tells us our truth. Most of us have been conditioned to disregard this inner voice. My goal is to ask the questions that enable you to know what is true for you and to provide the support you need to act on this truth.
Taking care of yourself can feel overwhelming—especially when you're parenting, in a challenging relationship, or figuring out how to reconnect post-pandemic. You may feel burnt out or unsure of who you are. Reaching out is a strong first step. I offer conversational, compassionate therapy rooted in Humanistic approaches, drawing from IFS, EMDR, and mindfulness. Together, we’ll explore how to relate to your emotions in healthier ways, care for yourself more deeply, and reconnect with your authentic self.
Taking care of yourself can feel overwhelming—especially when you're parenting, in a challenging relationship, or figuring out how to reconnect post-pandemic. You may feel burnt out or unsure of who you are. Reaching out is a strong first step. I offer conversational, compassionate therapy rooted in Humanistic approaches, drawing from IFS, EMDR, and mindfulness. Together, we’ll explore how to relate to your emotions in healthier ways, care for yourself more deeply, and reconnect with your authentic self.
Hey! I'm Kylee (she/her), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I started my social work journey in 2013; however, my experience working with families started long before then. I have been working with kids and their families as a therapist since 2019.
Hey! I'm Kylee (she/her), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I started my social work journey in 2013; however, my experience working with families started long before then. I have been working with kids and their families as a therapist since 2019.
They’ve survived trauma, adoption, loss, or family systems that demanded strength but never safety.
I help people who are ready to stop circling the same pain and actually heal. Using Voice Dialogue, biofeedback, sound-chair therapy, hypnotherapy, guided meditation, and somatic work, we get to the root—not just the story. My sessions are real, deep, and body-based. You’ll feel seen, supported, and truly transformed.
They’ve survived trauma, adoption, loss, or family systems that demanded strength but never safety.
I help people who are ready to stop circling the same pain and actually heal. Using Voice Dialogue, biofeedback, sound-chair therapy, hypnotherapy, guided meditation, and somatic work, we get to the root—not just the story. My sessions are real, deep, and body-based. You’ll feel seen, supported, and truly transformed.
As a therapist, my intention is to create a safe space for clients to feel comfortable to face their life challenges. I want to assure clients that they are able and deserving of healing and achieving their life goals. I am committed to empowering clients to honor themselves and maintain their mental health.
As a therapist, my intention is to create a safe space for clients to feel comfortable to face their life challenges. I want to assure clients that they are able and deserving of healing and achieving their life goals. I am committed to empowering clients to honor themselves and maintain their mental health.
I am passionate about walking alongside women who are navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, motivation challenges, and other life transitions. I have a heart for supporting women of color, creating a safe and affirming space for healing and growth. If it aligns with your preferences, I integrate evidence-based practices with a biblical perspective to support restoration, resilience, and hope.
I am passionate about walking alongside women who are navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, motivation challenges, and other life transitions. I have a heart for supporting women of color, creating a safe and affirming space for healing and growth. If it aligns with your preferences, I integrate evidence-based practices with a biblical perspective to support restoration, resilience, and hope.
I have been providing and managing behavioral health care services in the Sacramento Metropolitan area since 2000. I am a professionally trained therapist whose goal is to help individuals, couples, and families face their emotional issues with courage and strength while learning to grow and change in a motivating and safe environment. I use multiple treatment modalities which draw upon the personal strengths of my clientele. In addition to English, I speak Gujarati and Hindi, and am comfortable working with people from many cultured and backgrounds.
I have been providing and managing behavioral health care services in the Sacramento Metropolitan area since 2000. I am a professionally trained therapist whose goal is to help individuals, couples, and families face their emotional issues with courage and strength while learning to grow and change in a motivating and safe environment. I use multiple treatment modalities which draw upon the personal strengths of my clientele. In addition to English, I speak Gujarati and Hindi, and am comfortable working with people from many cultured and backgrounds.
Do you having feelings that have been held inside you and are stopping you from achieving your goals? Do you want to change the way you feel but have difficulty talking or identifying what may be contributing to feelings of worry, doubt, anger, fear, disappointment and sadness. Research has proven that stress, worry and fear adversely effect our emotional, mental and physical health. Prolonged stress can lead to depression and anxiety which can negatively impact our creativity, relationships and enjoyment of life. Covid-19, Injustice and exposure to Violence are additional layers of stress impacting our wellness. Help is here.
Do you having feelings that have been held inside you and are stopping you from achieving your goals? Do you want to change the way you feel but have difficulty talking or identifying what may be contributing to feelings of worry, doubt, anger, fear, disappointment and sadness. Research has proven that stress, worry and fear adversely effect our emotional, mental and physical health. Prolonged stress can lead to depression and anxiety which can negatively impact our creativity, relationships and enjoyment of life. Covid-19, Injustice and exposure to Violence are additional layers of stress impacting our wellness. Help is here.
Up worrying again at 2AM, going through the motions or missing out on the full experience of joy in life's big moments? Let's change that. Hi there, I'm Hanna, I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist focused on work with preteens/teens, adults, and couples. I help clients untangle old patterns, build self trust and create lives that feel calmer and more intentional. My approach is warm, compassionate, humorous, and real.
Up worrying again at 2AM, going through the motions or missing out on the full experience of joy in life's big moments? Let's change that. Hi there, I'm Hanna, I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist focused on work with preteens/teens, adults, and couples. I help clients untangle old patterns, build self trust and create lives that feel calmer and more intentional. My approach is warm, compassionate, humorous, and real.
It takes a lot of courage to begin therapy. Thank you for visiting my profile as you begin or resume your healing journey. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and am passionate about helping others take courageous steps to process life’s losses, uncertainties and struggles. Depression, anxiety, grief and trauma doesn’t have to define you, the quality of your relationships or future. I’m here to offer you a safe, inclusive and respectful place of support and encouragement in your path forward.
It takes a lot of courage to begin therapy. Thank you for visiting my profile as you begin or resume your healing journey. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and am passionate about helping others take courageous steps to process life’s losses, uncertainties and struggles. Depression, anxiety, grief and trauma doesn’t have to define you, the quality of your relationships or future. I’m here to offer you a safe, inclusive and respectful place of support and encouragement in your path forward.
I help teens and adults move through anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, trauma, grief, and major life changes by offering a grounded, compassionate space to grow. My work draws from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and other evidence-based approaches, always customized to what feels most supportive and effective for you. I practice with a trauma-informed lens and deeply value multicultural identities, LGBTQIA+ affirmation, and neurodiversity-affirming care.
I help teens and adults move through anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, trauma, grief, and major life changes by offering a grounded, compassionate space to grow. My work draws from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and other evidence-based approaches, always customized to what feels most supportive and effective for you. I practice with a trauma-informed lens and deeply value multicultural identities, LGBTQIA+ affirmation, and neurodiversity-affirming care.
Parenting can feel tough when your child is having big feelings like worry, sadness, or frustration. It’s not always easy to know what they need or how to respond. I work with kids ages 2–10 and their parents to ease these challenges, strengthen connection, and bring more calm and confidence into daily life. Many families come to me looking for support in creating a happier, more peaceful home for their children and their families.
I enjoy working with adults (18+) and older adults who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or life changes, and who are looking for practical tools alongside deeper emotional understanding.
Parenting can feel tough when your child is having big feelings like worry, sadness, or frustration. It’s not always easy to know what they need or how to respond. I work with kids ages 2–10 and their parents to ease these challenges, strengthen connection, and bring more calm and confidence into daily life. Many families come to me looking for support in creating a happier, more peaceful home for their children and their families.
I enjoy working with adults (18+) and older adults who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or life changes, and who are looking for practical tools alongside deeper emotional understanding.
As a practicing therapist for over 20 years, I have the privilege of working collaboratively with my clients to assist them in finding solutions to their problems and learning how to live life more authentically and with greater joy. Whatever your circumstance, if you're struggling to make changes, therapy and developing greater insight, may be just the energy you need to make the change you want. I believe that everyone has capacity for positive change and personal development, and that working together we can synergistically accomplish greater things than on our own.
As a practicing therapist for over 20 years, I have the privilege of working collaboratively with my clients to assist them in finding solutions to their problems and learning how to live life more authentically and with greater joy. Whatever your circumstance, if you're struggling to make changes, therapy and developing greater insight, may be just the energy you need to make the change you want. I believe that everyone has capacity for positive change and personal development, and that working together we can synergistically accomplish greater things than on our own.
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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.