Adoption Therapists in Colorado Springs, CO
I have extensive experience with attachment and attunement, foster care/ adoption, anxiety, ADHD, and Autism.
“The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct.”- Carl Jung. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I work with all ages. I have worked with children and families for over 25 years, and my greatest joy is found in being a “helper.” Registered Play Therapist means that I have a specialty in play therapy. While this specialty equips me in a unique way to work with youth, it's common for me to incorporate some playfulness in all my work with families and individuals.
I have extensive experience with attachment and attunement, foster care/ adoption, anxiety, ADHD, and Autism.
“The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct.”- Carl Jung. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I work with all ages. I have worked with children and families for over 25 years, and my greatest joy is found in being a “helper.” Registered Play Therapist means that I have a specialty in play therapy. While this specialty equips me in a unique way to work with youth, it's common for me to incorporate some playfulness in all my work with families and individuals.
Brianna Velie Silverberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
I can provide support for concerns including: anxiety, depression, relationship changes, life transitions, attachment concerns, trauma, grief and loss, parenting, birth and postpartum, adoption and foster care.
I provide support throughout the life span and have a passion for supporting who are members of the adoption triad or have experienced the foster care system. I have been trained in trauma informed care and will use several different modalities to help you reach your goals. I will support the individual and the family system.
I can provide support for concerns including: anxiety, depression, relationship changes, life transitions, attachment concerns, trauma, grief and loss, parenting, birth and postpartum, adoption and foster care.
I provide support throughout the life span and have a passion for supporting who are members of the adoption triad or have experienced the foster care system. I have been trained in trauma informed care and will use several different modalities to help you reach your goals. I will support the individual and the family system.
My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, adoption & foster care, neurodivergence, social skill development, conflict resolution, & life transitions.
Clients can expect therapy that is warm, empathetic, curious, trauma-informed & culturally sensitive. My approach integrates elements of person-centered therapy, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, art therapy, play therapy, & a multicultural perspective. We will explore strengths, develop tools to address challenges, and create a safe space for healing and growth.
My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, adoption & foster care, neurodivergence, social skill development, conflict resolution, & life transitions.
Clients can expect therapy that is warm, empathetic, curious, trauma-informed & culturally sensitive. My approach integrates elements of person-centered therapy, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, art therapy, play therapy, & a multicultural perspective. We will explore strengths, develop tools to address challenges, and create a safe space for healing and growth.
My approach honors each person as the expert of their own story, creating a compassionate space where vulnerability is welcome and self-discovery can unfold. I offer support for trauma, anxiety, psychedelic integration, adult adoptee experiences, insecure attachment, anger issues, mood disorders, and trauma-related disorders (i.e. personality disorders).
My approach honors each person as the expert of their own story, creating a compassionate space where vulnerability is welcome and self-discovery can unfold. I offer support for trauma, anxiety, psychedelic integration, adult adoptee experiences, insecure attachment, anger issues, mood disorders, and trauma-related disorders (i.e. personality disorders).
My clinical experience includes trauma, attachment issues, adoption, parenting, marriage, family conflict, anxiety/depression, and spiritual formation.
I work with couples, individuals, and families from an attachment-based framework, implementing primarily Emotionally-Focused Therapy and also Gottman methods. I am also trained and experienced in EMDR for trauma-related issues.
My clinical experience includes trauma, attachment issues, adoption, parenting, marriage, family conflict, anxiety/depression, and spiritual formation.
I work with couples, individuals, and families from an attachment-based framework, implementing primarily Emotionally-Focused Therapy and also Gottman methods. I am also trained and experienced in EMDR for trauma-related issues.
As the Owner, Executive Clinical director, and parent to a child with “specialized needs”, Christie understands how important a whole-child approach is when working with children. She believes wholeheartedly, that whole parents raise whole kids! Therefore, so much of what she provides, serves parents too! Her facility, Whole Kids Co. is a interdisciplinary Counseling and Autism Center. It serves children, teens, and college-aged kids (and their parents too!) through: testing, counseling, ABA, OT, PT, Speech, social groups, nutritional/wellness training, parent training/therapy, and educational advocacy.
As the Owner, Executive Clinical director, and parent to a child with “specialized needs”, Christie understands how important a whole-child approach is when working with children. She believes wholeheartedly, that whole parents raise whole kids! Therefore, so much of what she provides, serves parents too! Her facility, Whole Kids Co. is a interdisciplinary Counseling and Autism Center. It serves children, teens, and college-aged kids (and their parents too!) through: testing, counseling, ABA, OT, PT, Speech, social groups, nutritional/wellness training, parent training/therapy, and educational advocacy.
Welcome! Having chaos and turmoil in your life can impact every area of functioning. Many people who have experienced trauma feel uneasy, have sleepless nights, struggle in relationships, and often with keeping their needs met. I applaud anyone who looks for help; this is your first step. I work with all ages in navigating traumatic experiences and using strengths to have a better quality of life. I especially work with children who have experienced trauma and demonstrate struggles with attachment. From mild attachment issues to RAD, I can help address behavioral struggles and increase the quality of parent child bond.
Welcome! Having chaos and turmoil in your life can impact every area of functioning. Many people who have experienced trauma feel uneasy, have sleepless nights, struggle in relationships, and often with keeping their needs met. I applaud anyone who looks for help; this is your first step. I work with all ages in navigating traumatic experiences and using strengths to have a better quality of life. I especially work with children who have experienced trauma and demonstrate struggles with attachment. From mild attachment issues to RAD, I can help address behavioral struggles and increase the quality of parent child bond.
Humans are complicated and our lives can be messy. We can’t always pinpoint what is going on; we just know that something doesn’t feel right. We don’t know where to start and often feel shame for the need to reach out. Seeking support may mean being seen, or heard -- maybe for the first time in our lives. Whether it is grief, trauma, relationships, or general life messiness; my heart’s desire to is walk this journey with you providing a safe, non-judgmental space in which to develop and grow.
Humans are complicated and our lives can be messy. We can’t always pinpoint what is going on; we just know that something doesn’t feel right. We don’t know where to start and often feel shame for the need to reach out. Seeking support may mean being seen, or heard -- maybe for the first time in our lives. Whether it is grief, trauma, relationships, or general life messiness; my heart’s desire to is walk this journey with you providing a safe, non-judgmental space in which to develop and grow.
Creative Hope Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ATR-BC, RPT- S, CPCS
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
We work with child, adolescents, adults & families with a range of problems from anxiety, depression, abuse, trauma, parenting, parent-child relational and attachment issues, co-parenting, grief & loss, adoption issues, ADHD, family conflict, stress & dissociative disorders.
We have openings! Our team is dedicated to serving others. Many people find themselves feeling overwhelmed at some point in their lives. We are here to listen, offer hope, and walk through difficult times with you. We can work together to set achievable goals, gain insight, and work towards healing. We provide our clients with a safe, playful, creative and homey environment, where you can gain an outside perspective, additional support, or just someone to listen. Making the call takes courage and is the first step in the process.
We work with child, adolescents, adults & families with a range of problems from anxiety, depression, abuse, trauma, parenting, parent-child relational and attachment issues, co-parenting, grief & loss, adoption issues, ADHD, family conflict, stress & dissociative disorders.
We have openings! Our team is dedicated to serving others. Many people find themselves feeling overwhelmed at some point in their lives. We are here to listen, offer hope, and walk through difficult times with you. We can work together to set achievable goals, gain insight, and work towards healing. We provide our clients with a safe, playful, creative and homey environment, where you can gain an outside perspective, additional support, or just someone to listen. Making the call takes courage and is the first step in the process.
Seeking therapy can be an intimidating experience. Hat’s off to you for starting the process! My strength is my practical approach to finding a means to change ways clients have been stuck in their lives. Often that means understanding how past hurts or trauma have influenced our current attitudes, beliefs and gut-level reactions. Other times it means working on changing what is happening in the present. I specialize in depression, anxiety, coping with stress, as well as treating those who have been victims of abuse, in childhood or adulthood. I also work with adoptive families. I am EMDR, level 2 trained.
Seeking therapy can be an intimidating experience. Hat’s off to you for starting the process! My strength is my practical approach to finding a means to change ways clients have been stuck in their lives. Often that means understanding how past hurts or trauma have influenced our current attitudes, beliefs and gut-level reactions. Other times it means working on changing what is happening in the present. I specialize in depression, anxiety, coping with stress, as well as treating those who have been victims of abuse, in childhood or adulthood. I also work with adoptive families. I am EMDR, level 2 trained.
TheraPlay and Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) for adoption.
You do not have to walk your journey alone. I'm honored to have over 23 years of experience walking alongside life with my clients. Together, we sort out the chaos and figure out the pieces of the puzzle that lead to peace. I believe counseling is not guesswork. When we figure out what is causing the pain and find the solution, we can attain the health, wellness, and peace we seek. I believe understanding how the brain is processing information is one of the keys to understanding the healing journey. When we can understand how a person’s brain is processing information, we can unlock their ability to communicate healthily.
TheraPlay and Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) for adoption.
You do not have to walk your journey alone. I'm honored to have over 23 years of experience walking alongside life with my clients. Together, we sort out the chaos and figure out the pieces of the puzzle that lead to peace. I believe counseling is not guesswork. When we figure out what is causing the pain and find the solution, we can attain the health, wellness, and peace we seek. I believe understanding how the brain is processing information is one of the keys to understanding the healing journey. When we can understand how a person’s brain is processing information, we can unlock their ability to communicate healthily.
I have more than 20 years of personal and professional experience in foster care/ adoption.
If you are navigating a major life transition, struggling with self-worth, or feeling disconnected from your own potential, I am here to help you reclaim your narrative.
My approach is person-centered and rooted in the belief that you already possess incredible strengths. As your collaborative partner, we will rediscover the resilience you’ve been using all along and create a consistent, safe space where you can be your authentic self. I offer deep empathy and validation, while also caring enough to challenge the patterns that no longer serve you.
I have more than 20 years of personal and professional experience in foster care/ adoption.
If you are navigating a major life transition, struggling with self-worth, or feeling disconnected from your own potential, I am here to help you reclaim your narrative.
My approach is person-centered and rooted in the belief that you already possess incredible strengths. As your collaborative partner, we will rediscover the resilience you’ve been using all along and create a consistent, safe space where you can be your authentic self. I offer deep empathy and validation, while also caring enough to challenge the patterns that no longer serve you.
Laura is passionate about working with:
•Children & teens navigating big emotions, anxiety, ADHD, neurodivergence, school stress, and family transitions
•Caregivers & families, including foster, adoptive, and blended families, managing relational stress, grief, and burnout
•Individuals and couples facing infertility, pregnancy loss, and complex family-building journeys
•Adults reflecting on identity, life, and relationships after navigating late ADHD diagnosis or prior misdiagnosis
•Older adults exploring meaning, life transitions, identity, and purpose
•Artists & creatives navigating identity and sense of self-worth
Laura is passionate about working with:
•Children & teens navigating big emotions, anxiety, ADHD, neurodivergence, school stress, and family transitions
•Caregivers & families, including foster, adoptive, and blended families, managing relational stress, grief, and burnout
•Individuals and couples facing infertility, pregnancy loss, and complex family-building journeys
•Adults reflecting on identity, life, and relationships after navigating late ADHD diagnosis or prior misdiagnosis
•Older adults exploring meaning, life transitions, identity, and purpose
•Artists & creatives navigating identity and sense of self-worth
Hello, Im Alli and I absolutely love what I do! I have worked with many adults to compassionately overcome trauma, depression, and anxiety. Therapy can offer you clarity and confidence which can aid in making significant personal changes, so you can discover how valuable you really are!
Hello, Im Alli and I absolutely love what I do! I have worked with many adults to compassionately overcome trauma, depression, and anxiety. Therapy can offer you clarity and confidence which can aid in making significant personal changes, so you can discover how valuable you really are!
We humans are programmed for love and attachment. When our relationships with our partners, children, or others are in conflict or crisis, it can have negative effects on all pieces of our lives. I believe in the power of strong families and will work with you to strengthen your marriage or help you build positive attachments to your children. I'd be honored to help you build a more rewarding and fulfilling family. I'd also love to work individually on personal issues. Self-growth and healthy relationships often lead to happier lives and I am here to help you reach YOUR goals!
We humans are programmed for love and attachment. When our relationships with our partners, children, or others are in conflict or crisis, it can have negative effects on all pieces of our lives. I believe in the power of strong families and will work with you to strengthen your marriage or help you build positive attachments to your children. I'd be honored to help you build a more rewarding and fulfilling family. I'd also love to work individually on personal issues. Self-growth and healthy relationships often lead to happier lives and I am here to help you reach YOUR goals!
Here at Growing Grove I offer a safe space for children and their families to process; trauma, behavior difficulties, relationship struggles, life transitions, and many of the other stressors that come up in life. Clients seeking to grow in their family and social relationships, learn new coping skills, or support will find a warm space with me. I am here to come along side you through your own journey.
Here at Growing Grove I offer a safe space for children and their families to process; trauma, behavior difficulties, relationship struggles, life transitions, and many of the other stressors that come up in life. Clients seeking to grow in their family and social relationships, learn new coping skills, or support will find a warm space with me. I am here to come along side you through your own journey.
Community Counseling Center at CCU
Licensed Professional Counselor
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
The Community Counseling Center at Colorado Christian University offers evidence-based professional counseling to individuals and families struggling with an array of mental health problems. Our staff of highly trained master’s-level and doctoral-level clinicians have extensive experience integrating faith-based principles into ethical clinical mental health treatment. We provide treatment for: trauma, veteran-specific issues, adolescent behavioral and emotional issues, marriage and family related issues, substance abuse, mood disorders, personality disorders, and other general mental health issues.
The Community Counseling Center at Colorado Christian University offers evidence-based professional counseling to individuals and families struggling with an array of mental health problems. Our staff of highly trained master’s-level and doctoral-level clinicians have extensive experience integrating faith-based principles into ethical clinical mental health treatment. We provide treatment for: trauma, veteran-specific issues, adolescent behavioral and emotional issues, marriage and family related issues, substance abuse, mood disorders, personality disorders, and other general mental health issues.
I believe that healing happens in a safe, compassionate space where your story is heard without judgment. As a therapist, I see you as the expert of your own experience — my role is not to ‘fix you,’ but to walk alongside you, offering tools, perspective, and encouragement as you navigate life’s challenges. I work with individuals who are moving through trauma, anxiety, major life transitions, questions of self-identity, and the impact of societal pressures. My practice is rooted in respect for each person’s unique journey, and I am proudly LGBTQIA+ affirming. In our work together, I often draw on Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART
I believe that healing happens in a safe, compassionate space where your story is heard without judgment. As a therapist, I see you as the expert of your own experience — my role is not to ‘fix you,’ but to walk alongside you, offering tools, perspective, and encouragement as you navigate life’s challenges. I work with individuals who are moving through trauma, anxiety, major life transitions, questions of self-identity, and the impact of societal pressures. My practice is rooted in respect for each person’s unique journey, and I am proudly LGBTQIA+ affirming. In our work together, I often draw on Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART
There are times when life feels uncertain or heavy, even when you’re doing your best to hold things together. I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, and life challenges, offering a compassionate space to heal and move through life with a little more steadiness and ease.
There are times when life feels uncertain or heavy, even when you’re doing your best to hold things together. I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, and life challenges, offering a compassionate space to heal and move through life with a little more steadiness and ease.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. I congratulate you on starting your journey, and I’m here to make sure that it is meaningful to you. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, addictions, PTSD, relationship issues, divorce, grief, personality disorders, OCD, LGBTQ+ issues, and trauma. I take a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals. I welcome you to reach out whenever you feel ready to begin. I’m here to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can be yourself.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. I congratulate you on starting your journey, and I’m here to make sure that it is meaningful to you. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, addictions, PTSD, relationship issues, divorce, grief, personality disorders, OCD, LGBTQ+ issues, and trauma. I take a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals. I welcome you to reach out whenever you feel ready to begin. I’m here to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can be yourself.
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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.