Adoption Therapists in Plantsville, CT
Executive Behavioral Health and Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP, LICSW
Online Only
I am licensed in CT, MN, NC, and SC and work with adults confronting a variety of issues which are interfering with their ability to enjoy life. Everything from the stresses of work to unresolved issues from childhood, all can severely limit how we experience our he world. Through an examination of individual values and personal beliefs I look to help people better understand themselves as a path to healing. Whether someone is a college student or high level executive, the process of self exploration coupled with the individualized application of appropriate treatment modalities allows for significant personal healing and growth.
I am licensed in CT, MN, NC, and SC and work with adults confronting a variety of issues which are interfering with their ability to enjoy life. Everything from the stresses of work to unresolved issues from childhood, all can severely limit how we experience our he world. Through an examination of individual values and personal beliefs I look to help people better understand themselves as a path to healing. Whether someone is a college student or high level executive, the process of self exploration coupled with the individualized application of appropriate treatment modalities allows for significant personal healing and growth.
Stephanie Morelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Plantsville, CT 06479
Not accepting new clients
If you’re a parent seeking counseling for your child or teen or if you’re a young adult wanting an empathic therapist to help you navigate your healing journey, you’ve come to the right place. Stephanie specializes in working with children ages 7+ through young adulthood (college aged). Stephanie treats those with depression, anxiety, poor self-esteem, trauma, attention deficits, autism, peer issues, school problems and barriers to self-expression utilizing expressive therapies and a play-based approach.
If you’re a parent seeking counseling for your child or teen or if you’re a young adult wanting an empathic therapist to help you navigate your healing journey, you’ve come to the right place. Stephanie specializes in working with children ages 7+ through young adulthood (college aged). Stephanie treats those with depression, anxiety, poor self-esteem, trauma, attention deficits, autism, peer issues, school problems and barriers to self-expression utilizing expressive therapies and a play-based approach.
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This may be due to learning or neurological differences, circumstances of adoption, divorce and or/blended families, or gender or sexual identities.
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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.
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D Alers Counseling & Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW, MSW
1 Endorsed
Hartford, CT 06105
I am a bilingual (Spanish/English)Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a doctoral degrees in Counseling Psychology and over 25 years of experience. I help children, adults, couples, families, and groups address trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, relationships challenges, grief, work related stressors, substance use, and life transitions. If you are ready to break unhealthy patterns and move toward a healthier, happier life, I provide compassionate, culturally responsive support to help you create lasting change.
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I specialize in working with members of the adoption network and those impacted by foster care.
I utilize a kind and empathic humanistic approach with everyone so you’ll feel comfortable and safe to process your unique experience and gain your sense of self. Early experiences shape us, and it’s important we focus on processing those experiences to improve your well being.
I specialize in working with members of the adoption network and those impacted by foster care.
I utilize a kind and empathic humanistic approach with everyone so you’ll feel comfortable and safe to process your unique experience and gain your sense of self. Early experiences shape us, and it’s important we focus on processing those experiences to improve your well being.
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Wellspring Psychological Services, LLC, is a place for healing and for hope. It is my aim to provide a warm and supportive therapeutic atmosphere where individiuals and families can reach their goals of healing, reconciliation and growth.
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I hold a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Central Connecticut State University, a Post-Master’s Certificate in Clinical Issues in Adoption from the University of Connecticut.
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I hold a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Central Connecticut State University, a Post-Master’s Certificate in Clinical Issues in Adoption from the University of Connecticut.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in a season of transition? Whether you're navigating big life changes, burnout, or the weight of self-doubt, therapy can be a powerful space to reconnect with your inner self and begin healing from the inside out.
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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.