Adoption Therapists in Avon, CT
As an adoption competent therapist, I have worked with many foster and adoptive families.
I am pleased to be serving the Farmington Valley, and neighboring communities with my private clinical practice located in Avon, CT. I have extensive experience in the field of child mental health and family dynamics. Throughout my long career, I have had the opportunity to practice in various settings, ranging from residential treatment facilities, in-home to outpatient agencies. Since opening my private practice in 2016, I have helped people with a wide array of needs, from anxiety to family conflicts.
As an adoption competent therapist, I have worked with many foster and adoptive families.
I am pleased to be serving the Farmington Valley, and neighboring communities with my private clinical practice located in Avon, CT. I have extensive experience in the field of child mental health and family dynamics. Throughout my long career, I have had the opportunity to practice in various settings, ranging from residential treatment facilities, in-home to outpatient agencies. Since opening my private practice in 2016, I have helped people with a wide array of needs, from anxiety to family conflicts.
Hi! I'm Jen. I've been a therapist for more than 10 years. I have worked in community based mental health, group homes and residential programs. I have provided individual, group and family therapy. I am not only a therapist, but I also provide supervision to unlicensed therapists and have provided psychoeducation presentations on DBT skills and attachment theory.
I am also a real person with a life! I have a sweet dog and we like to hike together. In the summer I paddleboard and play on sand volleyball and soccer teams. I have recently signed up for yoga teacher training.
Hi! I'm Jen. I've been a therapist for more than 10 years. I have worked in community based mental health, group homes and residential programs. I have provided individual, group and family therapy. I am not only a therapist, but I also provide supervision to unlicensed therapists and have provided psychoeducation presentations on DBT skills and attachment theory.
I am also a real person with a life! I have a sweet dog and we like to hike together. In the summer I paddleboard and play on sand volleyball and soccer teams. I have recently signed up for yoga teacher training.
The person who would thrive best under my care is someone struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, seeking to overcome pain, feel relief, and achieve emotional well-being. They are motivated and desire a collaborative therapeutic process using evidence-based practices such as CBT and DBT. As supervisees, they are eager to grow professionally, needing guidance in ethical practice, cultural competence, and effective client care. Both aim for personal and professional growth, seeking transformation through a supportive, expert-led environment.
The person who would thrive best under my care is someone struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, seeking to overcome pain, feel relief, and achieve emotional well-being. They are motivated and desire a collaborative therapeutic process using evidence-based practices such as CBT and DBT. As supervisees, they are eager to grow professionally, needing guidance in ethical practice, cultural competence, and effective client care. Both aim for personal and professional growth, seeking transformation through a supportive, expert-led environment.
I work with adults, teenagers and couples to help people find ways to feel better in their lives, in their relationships and in their own skin. Issues include self-esteem, sadness, stress, and dealing with difficult situations. We often talk about challenges and choices involved in relationships - romantic, social, family and professional. I also work with people struggling with food/weight issues, such as body image, eating disorders and emotional eating. We strive for physical and emotional wellness with a balanced individualized approach. In addition, I have extensive experience working with dancers and other performers.
I work with adults, teenagers and couples to help people find ways to feel better in their lives, in their relationships and in their own skin. Issues include self-esteem, sadness, stress, and dealing with difficult situations. We often talk about challenges and choices involved in relationships - romantic, social, family and professional. I also work with people struggling with food/weight issues, such as body image, eating disorders and emotional eating. We strive for physical and emotional wellness with a balanced individualized approach. In addition, I have extensive experience working with dancers and other performers.
NOTE: Sessions are virtual only for Massachusetts residents.
Taking the first step toward counseling is a brave and powerful choice—one that can open the door to real change. You may be feeling stuck in patterns of thought or behavior that no longer serve you, facing challenges that feel overwhelming, or searching for ways to reconnect with your strengths. Together, we can explore what’s holding you back, uncover your inner resources, and create a path toward the life you want to live. Our sessions will focus on what matters most to you.
NOTE: Sessions are virtual only for Massachusetts residents.
Taking the first step toward counseling is a brave and powerful choice—one that can open the door to real change. You may be feeling stuck in patterns of thought or behavior that no longer serve you, facing challenges that feel overwhelming, or searching for ways to reconnect with your strengths. Together, we can explore what’s holding you back, uncover your inner resources, and create a path toward the life you want to live. Our sessions will focus on what matters most to you.
I work with individuals, couples and families to help them identify and address the difficult issues that are standing in the way of the strong, loving relationships they desire. I strive to help all clients establish positive communication skills and stronger relationships. I provide a safe and supportive environment where they can explore and address feelings of hurt or anger and develop goals that will move them toward healing and reconnection.
I work with individuals, couples and families to help them identify and address the difficult issues that are standing in the way of the strong, loving relationships they desire. I strive to help all clients establish positive communication skills and stronger relationships. I provide a safe and supportive environment where they can explore and address feelings of hurt or anger and develop goals that will move them toward healing and reconnection.
There’s a part of you that feels like you’re about to give up! And that's where we come in. You're stuck in a repetitive cycle with little improvement. You find it hard to smile and it makes you wonder when peace will arrive. You’re burnt out, too tired to hang with friends, too overwhelmed to play with your kids and the sight of your significant other is not helping. How long will continue with these repetitive cycles? This isn’t a healthy way to live and if you continue you may end up resenting the world and yourself. Operating from a place of discomfort is never easy and finding the help you deserve can be even harder.
There’s a part of you that feels like you’re about to give up! And that's where we come in. You're stuck in a repetitive cycle with little improvement. You find it hard to smile and it makes you wonder when peace will arrive. You’re burnt out, too tired to hang with friends, too overwhelmed to play with your kids and the sight of your significant other is not helping. How long will continue with these repetitive cycles? This isn’t a healthy way to live and if you continue you may end up resenting the world and yourself. Operating from a place of discomfort is never easy and finding the help you deserve can be even harder.
We all have things in our lives that we want to change, making adjustments starts to happen when we feel we are listened to, cared about and respected. Having a safe place to look at our thoughts, feelings, beliefs and habits in a non-judgmental therapeutic relationship can help us start this journey. I can offer you my years of experience and education to help you begin or even continue your growth. My approach to therapy is to build a relationship with you and get to know what things you like (strengths based) and also what things you want to change.
We all have things in our lives that we want to change, making adjustments starts to happen when we feel we are listened to, cared about and respected. Having a safe place to look at our thoughts, feelings, beliefs and habits in a non-judgmental therapeutic relationship can help us start this journey. I can offer you my years of experience and education to help you begin or even continue your growth. My approach to therapy is to build a relationship with you and get to know what things you like (strengths based) and also what things you want to change.
I am a licensed therapist with over 25 years of experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and insight-oriented, creating a space where you can better understand yourself while also developing practical tools for change. Together, we will work to uncover patterns that may be keeping you stuck, strengthen your sense of self, and help you move forward with greater clarity, balance, and emotional resilience.
I am a licensed therapist with over 25 years of experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and insight-oriented, creating a space where you can better understand yourself while also developing practical tools for change. Together, we will work to uncover patterns that may be keeping you stuck, strengthen your sense of self, and help you move forward with greater clarity, balance, and emotional resilience.
Currently welcoming new clients to my practice.With more than twenty yrs of experience providing therapy, I have worked extensively with both individuals& families. The cornerstone of my treatment method is a strength-based approach.I focus on identifying & building upon existing strengths as we explore factors contributing to your current life stressors.My goal is to support you & your loved ones in developing effective, healthy coping skills.These skills are designed to help you address & manage challenges as they arise.
Experiencing depression, anxiety family conflict, trauma, school based conconcerns, life challenges, I can help
Currently welcoming new clients to my practice.With more than twenty yrs of experience providing therapy, I have worked extensively with both individuals& families. The cornerstone of my treatment method is a strength-based approach.I focus on identifying & building upon existing strengths as we explore factors contributing to your current life stressors.My goal is to support you & your loved ones in developing effective, healthy coping skills.These skills are designed to help you address & manage challenges as they arise.
Experiencing depression, anxiety family conflict, trauma, school based conconcerns, life challenges, I can help
I love working with clients focused on personal and spiritual growth. People who are interested in dissolving blocks to greater joy and emotional intimacy. I work collaboratively with people who are ready to take the next step into more fulfilling lives. I believe love is the master healer and dissolving old beliefs and blocks to love brings greater acceptance, intimacy and joy in life. I offer couples a safe place to explore and understand relational challenges and help each person access deeper presence, self awareness and communication skills in areas of conflict. I am passionate about my work and look forward to meeting you.
I love working with clients focused on personal and spiritual growth. People who are interested in dissolving blocks to greater joy and emotional intimacy. I work collaboratively with people who are ready to take the next step into more fulfilling lives. I believe love is the master healer and dissolving old beliefs and blocks to love brings greater acceptance, intimacy and joy in life. I offer couples a safe place to explore and understand relational challenges and help each person access deeper presence, self awareness and communication skills in areas of conflict. I am passionate about my work and look forward to meeting you.
Hello I serve pediatric to adult clients and have a special interest in perinatal mental health, first responder mental wellness, working with military persons and their families, as well as individuals with PTSD. I enjoy helping individuals overcome anxiety and depression as well as how nutrition can impact mood. I enjoy working with families with high levels of conflict as well as adolescents with behavioral issues.
Hello I serve pediatric to adult clients and have a special interest in perinatal mental health, first responder mental wellness, working with military persons and their families, as well as individuals with PTSD. I enjoy helping individuals overcome anxiety and depression as well as how nutrition can impact mood. I enjoy working with families with high levels of conflict as well as adolescents with behavioral issues.
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker who specializes in trauma-informed and mindfulness-based therapy. I help individuals manage anxiety, depression, grief, and the emotional impact of major life transitions. My goal is to support you in restoring balance, building resilience, and finding a renewed sense of purpose.
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker who specializes in trauma-informed and mindfulness-based therapy. I help individuals manage anxiety, depression, grief, and the emotional impact of major life transitions. My goal is to support you in restoring balance, building resilience, and finding a renewed sense of purpose.
Currently accepting clients for daytime appointments only (in person and telehealth). I'm a clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults. My approach to therapy is centered on building a trusting, friendly, open and accepting environment where individuals and families feel safe to collaboratively work to create positive change in their lives.
Currently accepting clients for daytime appointments only (in person and telehealth). I'm a clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults. My approach to therapy is centered on building a trusting, friendly, open and accepting environment where individuals and families feel safe to collaboratively work to create positive change in their lives.
I specialize in the full arc of transformation - helping you process unresolved pain, change relational patterns, undo aloneness, and remove the blocks and barriers that prevent you from fully inhabiting your life. I work with clients to move beyond performance, perfectionism, anxiety, people-pleasing, self-criticism, and strained relational cycles by transforming the deeper emotional and attachment patterns that live underneath. Together, we work toward lasting change that is not only understood intellectually but deeply felt and lived.
I specialize in the full arc of transformation - helping you process unresolved pain, change relational patterns, undo aloneness, and remove the blocks and barriers that prevent you from fully inhabiting your life. I work with clients to move beyond performance, perfectionism, anxiety, people-pleasing, self-criticism, and strained relational cycles by transforming the deeper emotional and attachment patterns that live underneath. Together, we work toward lasting change that is not only understood intellectually but deeply felt and lived.
I am a clinical psychologist with many years of experience helping couples and individuals reach their therapy goals. In my work with couples, I help them rediscover enjoyment in the relationship as we work on the issues that have gotten in the way. We look at communication, value clarification, and compromising during times of conflict . In my work with individuals, we collaboratively explore what has been interfering with reaching their goals by looking at repetitive patterns and self defeating behaviors.
I am a clinical psychologist with many years of experience helping couples and individuals reach their therapy goals. In my work with couples, I help them rediscover enjoyment in the relationship as we work on the issues that have gotten in the way. We look at communication, value clarification, and compromising during times of conflict . In my work with individuals, we collaboratively explore what has been interfering with reaching their goals by looking at repetitive patterns and self defeating behaviors.
Hi, I’m Sam, a Licensed Professional Counselor here in Connecticut. I grew up in Alabama and earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Montevallo. Since then, I’ve dedicated my career to supporting kids, teens, and families through some of life’s toughest challenges. I’ve had the privilege of working with young people facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, attachment struggles, and substance use. I also work closely with clients who are living with chronic illnesses, as well as those exploring and affirming their LGBTQ+ identities.
Hi, I’m Sam, a Licensed Professional Counselor here in Connecticut. I grew up in Alabama and earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Montevallo. Since then, I’ve dedicated my career to supporting kids, teens, and families through some of life’s toughest challenges. I’ve had the privilege of working with young people facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, attachment struggles, and substance use. I also work closely with clients who are living with chronic illnesses, as well as those exploring and affirming their LGBTQ+ identities.
Accepting new Private Pay Clients- My expertise in working with kids, adolescents, and young adults struggling; while holding the hope that they are not yet able to see. I use a holistic approach to wellness by partnering with the client. We will identify methods to cope with feelings of depression and ruminating thoughts as you also learn new habits to empower your transition to creating a life of peace and harmony. I am trained in: Trauma-Focused CBT, DBT, Suicide Prevention, Rape Crisis, Mindfulness, Sound Healing, Bilateral Stimulation (EMDR & ART), Somatic Experiencing, among others.
Accepting new Private Pay Clients- My expertise in working with kids, adolescents, and young adults struggling; while holding the hope that they are not yet able to see. I use a holistic approach to wellness by partnering with the client. We will identify methods to cope with feelings of depression and ruminating thoughts as you also learn new habits to empower your transition to creating a life of peace and harmony. I am trained in: Trauma-Focused CBT, DBT, Suicide Prevention, Rape Crisis, Mindfulness, Sound Healing, Bilateral Stimulation (EMDR & ART), Somatic Experiencing, among others.
The best way to find about me is to check out my web site, dr-rick.com. There, you'll get a good sense of my perspective and how I view life's challenges and opportunities. Don't miss the "blum-blog." My style of practice is ideal for people who want real change in their lives, who expect that their therapist knows how to achieve this, and who are eager to learn about themselves in order to make it happen. The best approach includes our becoming a team, each bringing our part to the adventure.
The best way to find about me is to check out my web site, dr-rick.com. There, you'll get a good sense of my perspective and how I view life's challenges and opportunities. Don't miss the "blum-blog." My style of practice is ideal for people who want real change in their lives, who expect that their therapist knows how to achieve this, and who are eager to learn about themselves in order to make it happen. The best approach includes our becoming a team, each bringing our part to the adventure.
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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.