Adoption Therapists in Denver, CO
I work collaboratively with clients who are struggling with feelings of anxiety, life transitions, genuine connections, relationship issues, attachment, bonding and adoption-related issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Colorado. Since 2005, I have worked with children, teens and adults who have experienced neglect/abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety, adoption struggles, lack of a sense of belonging, life transitions, grief and loss and attachment challenges.
I work collaboratively with clients who are struggling with feelings of anxiety, life transitions, genuine connections, relationship issues, attachment, bonding and adoption-related issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Colorado. Since 2005, I have worked with children, teens and adults who have experienced neglect/abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety, adoption struggles, lack of a sense of belonging, life transitions, grief and loss and attachment challenges.
I am experienced at working with many issues; including PTSD, anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder, OCD, substance abuse, separation issues, adoption and issues related to abuse and neglect.
I specialize in working with all forms of PTSD and with children who are diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder and their families, I utilize several different treatment modalities; including Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy ( a highly effective model for treating Reactive Attachment Disorder) and Trauma-Based Psychotherapy integrating EMDR and Progressive Counting as a tool for healing.
I am experienced at working with many issues; including PTSD, anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder, OCD, substance abuse, separation issues, adoption and issues related to abuse and neglect.
I specialize in working with all forms of PTSD and with children who are diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder and their families, I utilize several different treatment modalities; including Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy ( a highly effective model for treating Reactive Attachment Disorder) and Trauma-Based Psychotherapy integrating EMDR and Progressive Counting as a tool for healing.
This includes adoption trauma as well as emotional and/or physical abuse.
Through sharing my knowledge of the brain and the affect trauma has on it, I have been able to help parents understand their teens as well as help the teens understand themselves. Through empathy and understanding growth can be achieved. Through relationship change is possible.
This includes adoption trauma as well as emotional and/or physical abuse.
Through sharing my knowledge of the brain and the affect trauma has on it, I have been able to help parents understand their teens as well as help the teens understand themselves. Through empathy and understanding growth can be achieved. Through relationship change is possible.
If you're going through the adoption process, are an adoptee (youth or adult), experiencing relationship issues (monogamous and non-monogamous), are of a marginalized community, or have a special needs child in the family, I'd love to help you process through the complex feelings that accompany your unique intersection of identities.
I incorporate an integrative theoretical framework into my clinical practice that includes psychoeducation, mind-body connections, and a balance of directive/non-directive therapeutic methods.
If you're going through the adoption process, are an adoptee (youth or adult), experiencing relationship issues (monogamous and non-monogamous), are of a marginalized community, or have a special needs child in the family, I'd love to help you process through the complex feelings that accompany your unique intersection of identities.
I incorporate an integrative theoretical framework into my clinical practice that includes psychoeducation, mind-body connections, and a balance of directive/non-directive therapeutic methods.
I help people navigate anxiety, trauma, PTSD, depression, grief, eating disorders, adoption challenges, perfectionism, and complex family dynamics.
I specialize in trauma-informed counseling, shaping the healing process around your unique needs and goals. My approach integrates Jungian depth psychology, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Internal Family Systems, and The Daring Way to support deep healing and personal growth.
I help people navigate anxiety, trauma, PTSD, depression, grief, eating disorders, adoption challenges, perfectionism, and complex family dynamics.
I specialize in trauma-informed counseling, shaping the healing process around your unique needs and goals. My approach integrates Jungian depth psychology, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Internal Family Systems, and The Daring Way to support deep healing and personal growth.
Individuals, couples, and families who have previously felt stuck in complex issues with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief & loss, adoption, parenting, and relationships report finding relief through embracing their strengths and being reassured that their experience is valid.
I specialize in complex trauma, attachment, and dissociation (including DID). Clients benefit from a wide range of trauma modalities such as EMDR or Somatic Experiencing and evidenced based practices such as Emotionally Focused Therapy or the Gottman Method. I also provide consultation services to clinicians who are seeking guidance in these specialty areas.
Individuals, couples, and families who have previously felt stuck in complex issues with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief & loss, adoption, parenting, and relationships report finding relief through embracing their strengths and being reassured that their experience is valid.
I specialize in complex trauma, attachment, and dissociation (including DID). Clients benefit from a wide range of trauma modalities such as EMDR or Somatic Experiencing and evidenced based practices such as Emotionally Focused Therapy or the Gottman Method. I also provide consultation services to clinicians who are seeking guidance in these specialty areas.
I am trained in Buddhist meditation, Medical Chi Kung, Kaiut Yoga, Somatic Experiencing, Attachment and Adoption issues and Feeding Your Demons.
I am somatic therapist, certified and assist in Dr. Peter Levine's work, Somatic Experiencing®. I am a facilitator of Feeding Your Demons, a mindfulness meditation instructor and a medical chi kung and healing touch practitioner. I specialize in trauma and attachment and adoption issues, couples work and life transition counseling.
I am trained in Buddhist meditation, Medical Chi Kung, Kaiut Yoga, Somatic Experiencing, Attachment and Adoption issues and Feeding Your Demons.
I am somatic therapist, certified and assist in Dr. Peter Levine's work, Somatic Experiencing®. I am a facilitator of Feeding Your Demons, a mindfulness meditation instructor and a medical chi kung and healing touch practitioner. I specialize in trauma and attachment and adoption issues, couples work and life transition counseling.
Certified in Adoption & Foster Care Therapy and Attachment-Trauma Focused Therapy, Certified in EMDR, Certificates in Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, IFS trained, SSP, in practice 25 years.
Welcome to a space where you are empowered to navigate the depths of your experiences and emerge transformed. Clients are creatives, execs, adoptees, neurodivergent folk, and others ready to embark on the Work. We co-create tailored therapy to resolve traumatic stress, nurture attachments, and cultivate ways of being that honor Self. Through IFS, EMDR, Safe & Sound Protocol, Ketamine-Assisted Therapy & Psychedelic Integration, we develop a comprehensive approach to healing and embodying new ways of being. Intensives now offered. I offer adoptive parent support on attachment, trauma, emotional dysregulation, identity & separation.
Certified in Adoption & Foster Care Therapy and Attachment-Trauma Focused Therapy, Certified in EMDR, Certificates in Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, IFS trained, SSP, in practice 25 years.
Welcome to a space where you are empowered to navigate the depths of your experiences and emerge transformed. Clients are creatives, execs, adoptees, neurodivergent folk, and others ready to embark on the Work. We co-create tailored therapy to resolve traumatic stress, nurture attachments, and cultivate ways of being that honor Self. Through IFS, EMDR, Safe & Sound Protocol, Ketamine-Assisted Therapy & Psychedelic Integration, we develop a comprehensive approach to healing and embodying new ways of being. Intensives now offered. I offer adoptive parent support on attachment, trauma, emotional dysregulation, identity & separation.
What I specialize in is trauma, learned/experienced relationship patterns, adoption, family challenges, neuro-diversity and am LGBTQ+ friendly
My approach is focused on healing and building new ways to experience one's self, relationships and our world. There is no judgement; what we are seeking are solutions that are compassionate, practical, doable and that work. Please feel free to request a 15 minute complimentary consultation where children, young adults and others involved are welcome.
What I specialize in is trauma, learned/experienced relationship patterns, adoption, family challenges, neuro-diversity and am LGBTQ+ friendly
My approach is focused on healing and building new ways to experience one's self, relationships and our world. There is no judgement; what we are seeking are solutions that are compassionate, practical, doable and that work. Please feel free to request a 15 minute complimentary consultation where children, young adults and others involved are welcome.
My true passion is working with families of adoption.
Hi! I am guessing that if I you have found me here, you are pretty desperate to help your little (or big) family. I have been working in private practice since 2010 helping families feel connected and calm again. My goal is for clients to be excited to come and see me and we can make some progress towards healing at the same time. I continue to be an active learner and have participated in many trainings- most notably EMDR, Karyn Purvis's Trust Based Relational Intervention, Gottman's Couples Therapy, Bruce Perry's Neurosequential Framework, DBT, and Heather Forbes's Beyond Consequences.
My true passion is working with families of adoption.
Hi! I am guessing that if I you have found me here, you are pretty desperate to help your little (or big) family. I have been working in private practice since 2010 helping families feel connected and calm again. My goal is for clients to be excited to come and see me and we can make some progress towards healing at the same time. I continue to be an active learner and have participated in many trainings- most notably EMDR, Karyn Purvis's Trust Based Relational Intervention, Gottman's Couples Therapy, Bruce Perry's Neurosequential Framework, DBT, and Heather Forbes's Beyond Consequences.
I also support those connected to adoption and foster care using a TAC (Training in Adoption Competency) approach.
I take a personal approach with my clients and explore not only what is going on in the inside but how their environment may be helping or hindering their ability to thrive. I often tell my clients, “I may be a professional therapist but you are a professional of you and together we will figure out a therapy path that works best for you.”
I also support those connected to adoption and foster care using a TAC (Training in Adoption Competency) approach.
I take a personal approach with my clients and explore not only what is going on in the inside but how their environment may be helping or hindering their ability to thrive. I often tell my clients, “I may be a professional therapist but you are a professional of you and together we will figure out a therapy path that works best for you.”
I am passionate about serving clients of all ages who experience trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, women’s issues, life transitions, relational and attachment issues, grief and loss, adoption and foster care, and couples and families work.
Every individual is unique and has a distinctive perspective. There are many factors that contribute to the way we operate whether it is significant life events, relationships, or stressors. We are hard-wired to be in relationships with others. Relationships have a big impact on the way we are able to interact with others.
I am passionate about serving clients of all ages who experience trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, women’s issues, life transitions, relational and attachment issues, grief and loss, adoption and foster care, and couples and families work.
Every individual is unique and has a distinctive perspective. There are many factors that contribute to the way we operate whether it is significant life events, relationships, or stressors. We are hard-wired to be in relationships with others. Relationships have a big impact on the way we are able to interact with others.
Aaron J. Wiemeier - High Mountain Counseling Llc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
3 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80227
I specialize in the neurophysiology of trauma, attachment, adoption and emotional intelligence particularly relating to interpersonal relationships.
I offer a supportive, encouraging and pragmatic approach, and will partner with you to help you understand how and why you were designed to heal and overcome everything from severe childhood trauma to the everyday struggles of parenting, marriage and interpersonal relationships. Once the how and why are established, then we move on to helping you actively create new patterns in your life that will lead you, and often others connected to you, on the path to becoming everything you and they are meant to be.
I specialize in the neurophysiology of trauma, attachment, adoption and emotional intelligence particularly relating to interpersonal relationships.
I offer a supportive, encouraging and pragmatic approach, and will partner with you to help you understand how and why you were designed to heal and overcome everything from severe childhood trauma to the everyday struggles of parenting, marriage and interpersonal relationships. Once the how and why are established, then we move on to helping you actively create new patterns in your life that will lead you, and often others connected to you, on the path to becoming everything you and they are meant to be.
I specialize in working with members of the adoption constellation, people struggling with trauma and life transitions, as well as service members, families, and veterans in Colorado.
When life gets overwhelming, when you're running out of bandwidth but everything needs your attention, sometimes it's time to take a step back and focus on yourself. It may feel impossible, but I'm here to help sift through the stress and get you where you want to be. Whether you're a busy parent, a military spouse learning to handle it all, or an adoptee seeking to understand, I'm here to meet you where you are with warmth and compassion. Maybe you know what you need, but you aren't sure how to get from here to there- that's where I come in. We will collaborate to create a path forward.
I specialize in working with members of the adoption constellation, people struggling with trauma and life transitions, as well as service members, families, and veterans in Colorado.
When life gets overwhelming, when you're running out of bandwidth but everything needs your attention, sometimes it's time to take a step back and focus on yourself. It may feel impossible, but I'm here to help sift through the stress and get you where you want to be. Whether you're a busy parent, a military spouse learning to handle it all, or an adoptee seeking to understand, I'm here to meet you where you are with warmth and compassion. Maybe you know what you need, but you aren't sure how to get from here to there- that's where I come in. We will collaborate to create a path forward.
I am a Child and Family Therapist specializing in Play Therapy, working with children ages 3- 12 struggling with such issues such as grief, adoption/foster care, trauma, self- esteem, divorce and sensory processing disorder.
Play Therapy is an effective intervention for children who have experienced emotional overwhelm and disregulation caused by such experiences as medical procedure, traumatic accidents, violence (both seen and felt), neglect, adoption, self esteem issues, divorce, loss, and difficult transitions experienced during development.
I am a Child and Family Therapist specializing in Play Therapy, working with children ages 3- 12 struggling with such issues such as grief, adoption/foster care, trauma, self- esteem, divorce and sensory processing disorder.
Play Therapy is an effective intervention for children who have experienced emotional overwhelm and disregulation caused by such experiences as medical procedure, traumatic accidents, violence (both seen and felt), neglect, adoption, self esteem issues, divorce, loss, and difficult transitions experienced during development.
Your child may be processing a medical experience, adoption-related challenges, or the loss of a loved one, and you want support that acknowledges the depth of their experience.
I specialize in trauma-focused therapy for children, teens, and parents, integrating Play Therapy, EMDR, and Brainspotting to help process grief, medical trauma, adoption challenges, and life transitions. For young children, I incorporate pediatric EMDR and attachment-based work with caregivers. With teens and adults, I provide a supportive space to heal.
Your child may be processing a medical experience, adoption-related challenges, or the loss of a loved one, and you want support that acknowledges the depth of their experience.
I specialize in trauma-focused therapy for children, teens, and parents, integrating Play Therapy, EMDR, and Brainspotting to help process grief, medical trauma, adoption challenges, and life transitions. For young children, I incorporate pediatric EMDR and attachment-based work with caregivers. With teens and adults, I provide a supportive space to heal.
Areas of focus include: Individuals, LGBTQIA+ lived experiences, Life Transitions, Relationship Dynamics, Adoption, Interpersonal Skills, Depression, Anxiety & Stress, Grief & Loss, Queer & Trans Concerns, Sexuality & Gender Exploration, Consensual & Ethical Non-Monogamy
I am passionate about helping support my clients in their process of self-discovery and healing. I believe that therapy can help us evolve in our relationships with others and most importantly with ourselves, as we heal from shame and trauma that results in behaviors and mindsets that are limiting and unhelpful. I believe in our resilience, and that as we heal from emotional wounds, we allow our true, authentic selves to evolve and thrive.
Areas of focus include: Individuals, LGBTQIA+ lived experiences, Life Transitions, Relationship Dynamics, Adoption, Interpersonal Skills, Depression, Anxiety & Stress, Grief & Loss, Queer & Trans Concerns, Sexuality & Gender Exploration, Consensual & Ethical Non-Monogamy
I am passionate about helping support my clients in their process of self-discovery and healing. I believe that therapy can help us evolve in our relationships with others and most importantly with ourselves, as we heal from shame and trauma that results in behaviors and mindsets that are limiting and unhelpful. I believe in our resilience, and that as we heal from emotional wounds, we allow our true, authentic selves to evolve and thrive.
Specializing in infertility/fertility issues and adoption.
Is your relationship in crisis? Are you finding life unmanageable? Infertility struggles? Communication difficulties? Sexual relationship problems? Loneliness? Life or Career dilemmas? People in distress benefit from finding solutions that help them discover their path through the emotional maze they are in. Helping individuals and couples like you struggling with difficult life adjustments is my speciality. I have 20 years expereince. FREE 30 MINUTE consultation. Working with individuals in Therapy can profoundly influence positive changes personally, in relationships and your career satisfaction.
Specializing in infertility/fertility issues and adoption.
Is your relationship in crisis? Are you finding life unmanageable? Infertility struggles? Communication difficulties? Sexual relationship problems? Loneliness? Life or Career dilemmas? People in distress benefit from finding solutions that help them discover their path through the emotional maze they are in. Helping individuals and couples like you struggling with difficult life adjustments is my speciality. I have 20 years expereince. FREE 30 MINUTE consultation. Working with individuals in Therapy can profoundly influence positive changes personally, in relationships and your career satisfaction.
I have expertise and special interest in chronic pain/health conditions, stress/anxiety, depression, LGBTIQA+ concerns, OCD, grief/loss, adoption and parenting issues, and trauma-informed care.
Whatever you are struggling with, you deserve the support you need to feel better. Therapy is a way for you to find the answers and path forward that are right for you. I genuinely believe that you have all the strength and insight you need within yourself to heal and grow. That's the perspective I've relied on to help people reach their goals and improve their health and wellbeing for over 20 years.
I have expertise and special interest in chronic pain/health conditions, stress/anxiety, depression, LGBTIQA+ concerns, OCD, grief/loss, adoption and parenting issues, and trauma-informed care.
Whatever you are struggling with, you deserve the support you need to feel better. Therapy is a way for you to find the answers and path forward that are right for you. I genuinely believe that you have all the strength and insight you need within yourself to heal and grow. That's the perspective I've relied on to help people reach their goals and improve their health and wellbeing for over 20 years.
I also work with adults experiencing adoption related issues.
I work from a person-centered and relational approach, which means building trust and understanding your experience in the world, how you live and navigate your relationships, and the results you want from therapy. I use somatic therapy to help you be aware of when you are upset to help you calm down and handle challenging situations more effectively.
I also work with adults experiencing adoption related issues.
I work from a person-centered and relational approach, which means building trust and understanding your experience in the world, how you live and navigate your relationships, and the results you want from therapy. I use somatic therapy to help you be aware of when you are upset to help you calm down and handle challenging situations more effectively.
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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.