Adoption Therapists in Washington Depot, CT
I work with adults who have difficulties with depression, anxiety, phobias, marital and other relationship conflicts.I see individuals and couples. In addition, I work with teens and children who have school, family, or peer problems. As a psychotherapist with psychoanalytic training, I can help you to be able to: 1. Identify and understand root patterns of behavior that cause depression, anxiety or problems in personal, marital, and professional relationships, and in academic or work performance; and, 2. Learn how to make changes.
I use a variety of treatment modalities, such as psychodynamic, behavioral and family therapy, as needed.
I work with adults who have difficulties with depression, anxiety, phobias, marital and other relationship conflicts.I see individuals and couples. In addition, I work with teens and children who have school, family, or peer problems. As a psychotherapist with psychoanalytic training, I can help you to be able to: 1. Identify and understand root patterns of behavior that cause depression, anxiety or problems in personal, marital, and professional relationships, and in academic or work performance; and, 2. Learn how to make changes.
I use a variety of treatment modalities, such as psychodynamic, behavioral and family therapy, as needed.
For me, being a therapist is a privilege. I like to work with anyone eager to understand what is happening to them in their life. Together, we'll try to understand the factors that are creating the trouble - including some of the unconscious ones - and then we'll put them in perspective, cut them down to size, and talk about what can be done. I create a safe, intelligent, and empathic environment for counseling where we can talk about anything without judgment. My office is a safe place to be yourself. So many of our problems have their root in isolation and anxiety, and that is something we can address together.
For me, being a therapist is a privilege. I like to work with anyone eager to understand what is happening to them in their life. Together, we'll try to understand the factors that are creating the trouble - including some of the unconscious ones - and then we'll put them in perspective, cut them down to size, and talk about what can be done. I create a safe, intelligent, and empathic environment for counseling where we can talk about anything without judgment. My office is a safe place to be yourself. So many of our problems have their root in isolation and anxiety, and that is something we can address together.
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Throughout my career I have had the privilege of helping many navigate anxiety, life challenges, complex trauma, adoption related issues, and move towards a more fulfilling and values-driven life.
In my practice, I use a psychodynamic lens, integrating culture, attachment theory, and neurobiology, all while striving to ground my work in empathy, compassion, and authenticity. I have a strong commitment to trauma-informed care and prioritize understanding the entirety of a person including sociocultural systems that influence a persons worldview.
Throughout my career I have had the privilege of helping many navigate anxiety, life challenges, complex trauma, adoption related issues, and move towards a more fulfilling and values-driven life.
In my practice, I use a psychodynamic lens, integrating culture, attachment theory, and neurobiology, all while striving to ground my work in empathy, compassion, and authenticity. I have a strong commitment to trauma-informed care and prioritize understanding the entirety of a person including sociocultural systems that influence a persons worldview.
I have experience with trauma, anxiety , depression, parenting, co-parenting, adoption, foster care, family conflicts, school issues, autism, anger management, life transitions.
My approach draws from strength based, systems therapy, solution focused, trauma focused, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA).
I have experience with trauma, anxiety , depression, parenting, co-parenting, adoption, foster care, family conflicts, school issues, autism, anger management, life transitions.
My approach draws from strength based, systems therapy, solution focused, trauma focused, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA).
My professional experience includes supporting children and adults through complex trauma, adoption, adverse experiences, secondary trauma, compassion fatigue and foster care/ adoption.
Experienced in treating system involved youth and families (DCF, DMHAS, Juvenile Justice, Parole/Probation). I am an expert witness through State of CT Juvenile Court with experience with highly complex family and juvenile court cases. I am committed to providing a healing space for treatment to first responders, child welfare workers, and law enforcement
My professional experience includes supporting children and adults through complex trauma, adoption, adverse experiences, secondary trauma, compassion fatigue and foster care/ adoption.
Experienced in treating system involved youth and families (DCF, DMHAS, Juvenile Justice, Parole/Probation). I am an expert witness through State of CT Juvenile Court with experience with highly complex family and juvenile court cases. I am committed to providing a healing space for treatment to first responders, child welfare workers, and law enforcement
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience supporting foster children, families and members of the adoption triad.
Using a humanistic approach, I offer a safe, compassionate and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your story, heal, and grow. You are the expert on your life and I am here to support you along the way.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience supporting foster children, families and members of the adoption triad.
Using a humanistic approach, I offer a safe, compassionate and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your story, heal, and grow. You are the expert on your life and I am here to support you along the way.
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.
I have a particular interest in working with families and children around issues related to adoption and have completed a certification in Clinical Issues in Adoption developed jointly by the CT Department of Children and Families, the UCONN School of Social Work, and Southern CT State University.
I have particular expertise in diagnosing and treating individuals with autism spectrum disorders. My treatment focuses on remediating the core social deficit while increasing an individual's competence in activities of daily living. I involve caregivers in the treatment process to facilitate the generalization of skills.
I have a particular interest in working with families and children around issues related to adoption and have completed a certification in Clinical Issues in Adoption developed jointly by the CT Department of Children and Families, the UCONN School of Social Work, and Southern CT State University.
I have particular expertise in diagnosing and treating individuals with autism spectrum disorders. My treatment focuses on remediating the core social deficit while increasing an individual's competence in activities of daily living. I involve caregivers in the treatment process to facilitate the generalization of skills.
As a transracial adoptee, I also specialize in attachment trauma and adoption, addressing the many layers within the adoptive experience.
Within my practice, we work to address anything that you feel is preventing you from living as your most authentic and self-compassionate Self. If you are carrying daily life stress, the loss of a loved one, challenges with adapting to a new life transition, deep and debilitating sadness, the burden of a traumatic experience, or even struggling to make sense of what you are feeling, I'm here to honor your reality - whatever that may be - so you can begin your healing process. With compassion and curiosity, my role is to help you nurture and strengthen that which encourages you to feel heard, liberated, and fulfilled.
As a transracial adoptee, I also specialize in attachment trauma and adoption, addressing the many layers within the adoptive experience.
Within my practice, we work to address anything that you feel is preventing you from living as your most authentic and self-compassionate Self. If you are carrying daily life stress, the loss of a loved one, challenges with adapting to a new life transition, deep and debilitating sadness, the burden of a traumatic experience, or even struggling to make sense of what you are feeling, I'm here to honor your reality - whatever that may be - so you can begin your healing process. With compassion and curiosity, my role is to help you nurture and strengthen that which encourages you to feel heard, liberated, and fulfilled.
I have extensive experience with adoption, divorce and strengthening relationships after relational trauma.
I have over 16 years of experience working with adolescents, young adults and families across all levels of care- including inpatient, residential and outpatient levels of care.
I have served as Clinical Director at a large residential treatment program for adolescents and have experience with training and providing clinical supervision.
I have extensive experience with adoption, divorce and strengthening relationships after relational trauma.
I have over 16 years of experience working with adolescents, young adults and families across all levels of care- including inpatient, residential and outpatient levels of care.
I have served as Clinical Director at a large residential treatment program for adolescents and have experience with training and providing clinical supervision.
I have had particular success with families of adoption, marital counseling, conflictual divorces, and learning disabilities.
I will bring warmth, openness, empathy, intelligent understanding, and a non-judgmental, down-to-earth, supportive approach to our therapy. Whether you are new to therapy or have some previous experience, I use a personalized approach to help you learn to cope with your specific life circumstances. We will work to uncover and understand your needs and feelings. With my expertise in couples and families, and individuals, I focus on each client's unique circumstances. Ultimately, the best way to determine if I can be helpful to you, is to meet me in person to see how you feel.
I have had particular success with families of adoption, marital counseling, conflictual divorces, and learning disabilities.
I will bring warmth, openness, empathy, intelligent understanding, and a non-judgmental, down-to-earth, supportive approach to our therapy. Whether you are new to therapy or have some previous experience, I use a personalized approach to help you learn to cope with your specific life circumstances. We will work to uncover and understand your needs and feelings. With my expertise in couples and families, and individuals, I focus on each client's unique circumstances. Ultimately, the best way to determine if I can be helpful to you, is to meet me in person to see how you feel.
We provide therapy for life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, attachment issues, parenting, relationships, adoption/foster care, and medication management.
Are you wondering if counseling is right for you? Counseling isn’t just for those struggling—it’s for anyone seeking growth, healing, and self-improvement. We provide the knowledge, skills, and tools to help you make lasting change. Our goal is to help you overcome struggles, achieve personal goals, and reach new heights.
We offer statewide telehealth in Connecticut, in-person sessions in Burlington for children, teens, adults, and families, and services at New Britain Pediatrics Group and in the Ellington School System. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship challenges, we’re here to help.
We provide therapy for life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, attachment issues, parenting, relationships, adoption/foster care, and medication management.
Are you wondering if counseling is right for you? Counseling isn’t just for those struggling—it’s for anyone seeking growth, healing, and self-improvement. We provide the knowledge, skills, and tools to help you make lasting change. Our goal is to help you overcome struggles, achieve personal goals, and reach new heights.
We offer statewide telehealth in Connecticut, in-person sessions in Burlington for children, teens, adults, and families, and services at New Britain Pediatrics Group and in the Ellington School System. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship challenges, we’re here to help.
SPECIALTIES * Stress * Anxiety * Addictions * Trauma & abuse * Grief * Depression * Also experienced in: Relationship/Intimacy issues, Family conflicts, Eating/Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping w/ life changes, Abandonment, Adoption, Autism, Guilt/Shame, Mood swings, Pregnancy/Postpartum
My most recent endeavors have been learning how to heal without medication. Many don't know that 90% of our brain's serotonin is made in our gut. Let me teach you how to feel better by eating the right foods. I also have a great deal of experience working with adolescents and can effectively provide emotional and behavioral support for youth with wide array of needs utilizing a holistic and strengths-based clinical approach.
I specialize in the assessment and treatment of:
PTSD
, Substance abuse
, Conduct Disorder
, ADHD
, Oppositional Defiant Disorder,
Anxiety,
Depression
, Postpartum & can help with health related issues
SPECIALTIES * Stress * Anxiety * Addictions * Trauma & abuse * Grief * Depression * Also experienced in: Relationship/Intimacy issues, Family conflicts, Eating/Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping w/ life changes, Abandonment, Adoption, Autism, Guilt/Shame, Mood swings, Pregnancy/Postpartum
My most recent endeavors have been learning how to heal without medication. Many don't know that 90% of our brain's serotonin is made in our gut. Let me teach you how to feel better by eating the right foods. I also have a great deal of experience working with adolescents and can effectively provide emotional and behavioral support for youth with wide array of needs utilizing a holistic and strengths-based clinical approach.
I specialize in the assessment and treatment of:
PTSD
, Substance abuse
, Conduct Disorder
, ADHD
, Oppositional Defiant Disorder,
Anxiety,
Depression
, Postpartum & can help with health related issues
I specialize in working with trauma, adoption-related issues, anxiety, depression, and life-stage adjustments and transitions.
My Journey to Becoming a Therapist Being a therapist is my passion, and in many ways, my life experiences have brought me here. I began my work life working with foster and adoptive families. My husband and I were also foster and adoptive parents. These life experiences showed me how our early experiences, attachments, and trauma all impact us.
I specialize in working with trauma, adoption-related issues, anxiety, depression, and life-stage adjustments and transitions.
My Journey to Becoming a Therapist Being a therapist is my passion, and in many ways, my life experiences have brought me here. I began my work life working with foster and adoptive families. My husband and I were also foster and adoptive parents. These life experiences showed me how our early experiences, attachments, and trauma all impact us.
These issues would include pregnancy and postpartum issues, pregnancy loss, abortion issues, infertility, adoption, PMS and menopause.
A healing and comfortable environment are important to me to offer my clients. Many of my clients report that they feel comfortable telling me things that they have held secret for a long time and the relief they feel when they are able to let things go.
These issues would include pregnancy and postpartum issues, pregnancy loss, abortion issues, infertility, adoption, PMS and menopause.
A healing and comfortable environment are important to me to offer my clients. Many of my clients report that they feel comfortable telling me things that they have held secret for a long time and the relief they feel when they are able to let things go.
Struggling with adoption issues?
With corporate experience and an MBA, I offer motivational/job coaching. Having an adult child with special needs, I am pleased to provide supportive counseling and education for families with special needs. Everyone works through challenges differently. I focus on helping families set and achieve realistic goals to help progress successfully in their lives.
Struggling with adoption issues?
With corporate experience and an MBA, I offer motivational/job coaching. Having an adult child with special needs, I am pleased to provide supportive counseling and education for families with special needs. Everyone works through challenges differently. I focus on helping families set and achieve realistic goals to help progress successfully in their lives.
What we provide: Individual and Family therapy, Trauma-Informed, Incorporating Attachment-focused , 3-5-7 Model, specializing in adoption/foster care, DBT and eclectic interventions into treatment including parenting psychoeducation, individualized to client needs.
Appointments can be scheduled online: https:/ctkidsmatter.com/schedule-an-appointment Counseling and Assessment Services CT Kids Matter services children and ADULTS. Highly Experienced therapists available to provide support, guidance, and understanding to help children, families, and adults navigate challenging situations.
What we provide: Individual and Family therapy, Trauma-Informed, Incorporating Attachment-focused , 3-5-7 Model, specializing in adoption/foster care, DBT and eclectic interventions into treatment including parenting psychoeducation, individualized to client needs.
Appointments can be scheduled online: https:/ctkidsmatter.com/schedule-an-appointment Counseling and Assessment Services CT Kids Matter services children and ADULTS. Highly Experienced therapists available to provide support, guidance, and understanding to help children, families, and adults navigate challenging situations.
Does your preteen or teen need to talk about their struggles? Maybe you’re a young adult wanting to talk about life transitions. Or maybe your family has been impacted by foster care or adoption and needs support. I started my career working with individuals with disabilities and have continued to work in roles supporting people throughout their lives as I worked in corrections diversion and currently in child welfare.
I’m excited to help people in a more individual way and look forward to meeting with you!
Currently offering evening and Saturday appointments
Does your preteen or teen need to talk about their struggles? Maybe you’re a young adult wanting to talk about life transitions. Or maybe your family has been impacted by foster care or adoption and needs support. I started my career working with individuals with disabilities and have continued to work in roles supporting people throughout their lives as I worked in corrections diversion and currently in child welfare.
I’m excited to help people in a more individual way and look forward to meeting with you!
Currently offering evening and Saturday appointments
I completed the Training for Adoption Competency course at UCONN, and I have extensive experience in juvenile matters.
These are very stressful times, and life can be so very hard with different challenges that we face over the years. Adults deserve a place where they feel welcomed to sort through their feelings, whether it be related to past trauma or current challenges. Families need a place to work through their struggles and not feel that they are alone in dealing with problems that can arise while raising children, to create healthy communication, and healing in their family. Children and teens may feel like coming to therapy means they are different, so its important that everyone who comes to therapy feels welcome and heard.
I completed the Training for Adoption Competency course at UCONN, and I have extensive experience in juvenile matters.
These are very stressful times, and life can be so very hard with different challenges that we face over the years. Adults deserve a place where they feel welcomed to sort through their feelings, whether it be related to past trauma or current challenges. Families need a place to work through their struggles and not feel that they are alone in dealing with problems that can arise while raising children, to create healthy communication, and healing in their family. Children and teens may feel like coming to therapy means they are different, so its important that everyone who comes to therapy feels welcome and heard.
I have worked with individuals that have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, co-occurring disorders, grief & loss, adoption, foster care, attachment issues, and other various mental health needs.
“Give to my heart compassion and understanding. Give to my hands skill and tenderness. Give to my ears the ability to listen. Give to my lips words of comfort. Give to me the strength for the selfless service, and enable me to give hope to those I'm called to serve”
I have worked with individuals that have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, co-occurring disorders, grief & loss, adoption, foster care, attachment issues, and other various mental health needs.
“Give to my heart compassion and understanding. Give to my hands skill and tenderness. Give to my ears the ability to listen. Give to my lips words of comfort. Give to me the strength for the selfless service, and enable me to give hope to those I'm called to serve”
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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.