Adoption Therapists in Tampa, FL
I am licensed in FL and have additional training and experience in trauma, anxiety, adoption, and fertility.
As your therapist, I will be compassionate and authentic. I will invite you into a healing space, nudging as needed, but never pushing beyond where you are ready. We will collaboratively identify steps to reach your goals. I will help you heal from pain, develop relationships that affirm you, cultivate hope, and empower you to become a more self-compassionate and authentic you. “I’m not enough” is a fear I’ve wrestled with, and a theme I constantly hear from clients who have experienced trauma, battled identity-based -isms, are wrestling with the complex emotions of being a teenager, and/or are coping with the stress of parenting.
I am licensed in FL and have additional training and experience in trauma, anxiety, adoption, and fertility.
As your therapist, I will be compassionate and authentic. I will invite you into a healing space, nudging as needed, but never pushing beyond where you are ready. We will collaboratively identify steps to reach your goals. I will help you heal from pain, develop relationships that affirm you, cultivate hope, and empower you to become a more self-compassionate and authentic you. “I’m not enough” is a fear I’ve wrestled with, and a theme I constantly hear from clients who have experienced trauma, battled identity-based -isms, are wrestling with the complex emotions of being a teenager, and/or are coping with the stress of parenting.
Trained couples and trauma therapist. If you have problems that are too big to solve alone, and nothing seems to help, that is something I can help you out with.
I am a Mental Health Counselor with Thornwell Community Counseling in Tampa, Florida. I provide therapy in person at my office located in Hyde Park, Telehealth, and in home.
Trained couples and trauma therapist. If you have problems that are too big to solve alone, and nothing seems to help, that is something I can help you out with.
I am a Mental Health Counselor with Thornwell Community Counseling in Tampa, Florida. I provide therapy in person at my office located in Hyde Park, Telehealth, and in home.
Do you struggle with a challenging relationship, loss of a sense of self, unresolved trauma or disordered eating that affects your ability to connect with others, be fully present in your life? Do you feel discouraged, lost by trying to live up to other's standards, by listening to that voice in your head telling you "you aren't good enough" in some way? Do you hope that you could learn to accept yourself, just as you are? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious about overcoming a difficult relationship, finding peace with food and healing past trauma.
Do you struggle with a challenging relationship, loss of a sense of self, unresolved trauma or disordered eating that affects your ability to connect with others, be fully present in your life? Do you feel discouraged, lost by trying to live up to other's standards, by listening to that voice in your head telling you "you aren't good enough" in some way? Do you hope that you could learn to accept yourself, just as you are? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious about overcoming a difficult relationship, finding peace with food and healing past trauma.
With experience working across diverse ages, cultures, and backgrounds—including children and parents—and specialized training in Youth Mental Health First Aid and Adoption Competency, I tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs.
I specialize in helping clients manage ADHD, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, emotional dys/regulation, and life transitions. I offer a supportive, collaborative approach focused on building insight, developing effective coping skills, challenging unhelpful thought patterns, and creating practical strategies that support lasting growth and well-being.
With experience working across diverse ages, cultures, and backgrounds—including children and parents—and specialized training in Youth Mental Health First Aid and Adoption Competency, I tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs.
I specialize in helping clients manage ADHD, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, emotional dys/regulation, and life transitions. I offer a supportive, collaborative approach focused on building insight, developing effective coping skills, challenging unhelpful thought patterns, and creating practical strategies that support lasting growth and well-being.
My focus is on trauma and attachment issues, especially those related to adoption and foster care.
A thorough evaluation is essential before any treatment begins. There are different treatments for different conditions. I provide evidence-based and effective treatment for the clients I see. A relationship focused and attachment-focused approach is one I find most helpful. Clients benefit from this approach.
My focus is on trauma and attachment issues, especially those related to adoption and foster care.
A thorough evaluation is essential before any treatment begins. There are different treatments for different conditions. I provide evidence-based and effective treatment for the clients I see. A relationship focused and attachment-focused approach is one I find most helpful. Clients benefit from this approach.
We specialize in working with individuals impacted directly or vicariously by childhood trauma, attachment wounds, foster care/ adoption, burnout, compassion fatigue, chronic illness, and relationship challenges.
Sustainable Family Services also provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), including support for communication, emotional regulation, life skills, behavior challenges, and parent training. All services are affirming, collaborative, individualized, naturalistic, evidence-based, and client-centered.
We specialize in working with individuals impacted directly or vicariously by childhood trauma, attachment wounds, foster care/ adoption, burnout, compassion fatigue, chronic illness, and relationship challenges.
Sustainable Family Services also provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), including support for communication, emotional regulation, life skills, behavior challenges, and parent training. All services are affirming, collaborative, individualized, naturalistic, evidence-based, and client-centered.
My ideal clients are individuals navigating meaningful life transitions—including family, relationship, and personal identity shifts—as well as those carrying the weight of trauma, grief, anxiety, or depression. You might feel overwhelmed by change, stuck in old patterns, or disconnected from your true self. I help you move forward by meeting you with deep empathy and cultivating a safe, collaborative environment rooted in solution focus and trauma-informed care. Together, we will honor your unique background, gently unpack the challenges holding you back, and uncover your innate strengths.
My ideal clients are individuals navigating meaningful life transitions—including family, relationship, and personal identity shifts—as well as those carrying the weight of trauma, grief, anxiety, or depression. You might feel overwhelmed by change, stuck in old patterns, or disconnected from your true self. I help you move forward by meeting you with deep empathy and cultivating a safe, collaborative environment rooted in solution focus and trauma-informed care. Together, we will honor your unique background, gently unpack the challenges holding you back, and uncover your innate strengths.
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For the past 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside people from all stages of life—children, teens, young adults, adults, older adults, families, and professionals—helping them navigate life’s challenges and discover new paths toward peace and growth.
Beyond my professional training, what sets me apart is my life story. I was raised in a kinship home by family members who taught me the importance of compassion, resilience, and giving back. Over the years, I’ve become known for my ability to make people feel seen, valued, and understood.
Hola, and welcome. I’m glad you’re here!
For the past 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside people from all stages of life—children, teens, young adults, adults, older adults, families, and professionals—helping them navigate life’s challenges and discover new paths toward peace and growth.
Beyond my professional training, what sets me apart is my life story. I was raised in a kinship home by family members who taught me the importance of compassion, resilience, and giving back. Over the years, I’ve become known for my ability to make people feel seen, valued, and understood.
Everyone goes through difficult times in their lives. Do not feel like you have to be alone during these moments. At Counseling The Soul you can gain insight to the things that you are struggling with and get the help that you are seeking. Let me assist you in living the life that you deserve. As your mental health therapist let me help you through your journey where you will feel safe to talk about how you feel without being judged. Do not let depression, anxiety or a past traumatic situation make you feel helpless, because there is help! We also provide Psychiatric services for medications management. Tambien hablo español.
Everyone goes through difficult times in their lives. Do not feel like you have to be alone during these moments. At Counseling The Soul you can gain insight to the things that you are struggling with and get the help that you are seeking. Let me assist you in living the life that you deserve. As your mental health therapist let me help you through your journey where you will feel safe to talk about how you feel without being judged. Do not let depression, anxiety or a past traumatic situation make you feel helpless, because there is help! We also provide Psychiatric services for medications management. Tambien hablo español.
We all face struggles! My goal is to help you gain insight, develop practical tools, and embrace your strengths. I work with individuals and couple in all walks of life. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or simply feeling stuck, I'm here to help you navigate life's ups and downs with support, clarity, knowledge, experience, and compassion. My communication style is open, honest, and direct. I want to empower you to move forward in a way that feels authentic and true to who you are.
We all face struggles! My goal is to help you gain insight, develop practical tools, and embrace your strengths. I work with individuals and couple in all walks of life. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or simply feeling stuck, I'm here to help you navigate life's ups and downs with support, clarity, knowledge, experience, and compassion. My communication style is open, honest, and direct. I want to empower you to move forward in a way that feels authentic and true to who you are.
I am currently accepting new clients with a wide variety of goals and circumstances. I work to create a partnership to help unlock your potential, overcome challenges, strive for success, and manage difficult situations/negative life experiences. Every individual is valuable, unique, and deserving of the support necessary to have a good quality of life, peace, and satisfaction. Often the biggest obstacles lie within, and my goal is to enable you to free yourself from problematic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so that you may strive for your ideal version of yourself.
I am currently accepting new clients with a wide variety of goals and circumstances. I work to create a partnership to help unlock your potential, overcome challenges, strive for success, and manage difficult situations/negative life experiences. Every individual is valuable, unique, and deserving of the support necessary to have a good quality of life, peace, and satisfaction. Often the biggest obstacles lie within, and my goal is to enable you to free yourself from problematic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so that you may strive for your ideal version of yourself.
I have worked with a variety of different mental health issues over the past 20 years including: Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar d/o, Schizophrenia, ADHD, Substance Abuse, Physical Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Sexual Abuse, End of Life, Grief, Foster Care, Adoption, Relationship Issues, Work related issues, Anger Management and Chronic Illness (Crohn's disease, Cancer, CKD, Diabetes, etc
For more than 20 years, I’ve worked in behavioral health, supporting individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.
While working with me you can expect a safe place to be your authentic self. You can say what you need to say and feel how you need to feel without fear of judgment. As your therapist, I will be fully engaged in your treatment. I will provide active listening, work with you on identifying destructive thought patterns and teach you how to change the narrative. You will be heard. You will be validated. You will learn how to respond to stressful situations without looking back in regret for what you said or did.
I have worked with a variety of different mental health issues over the past 20 years including: Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar d/o, Schizophrenia, ADHD, Substance Abuse, Physical Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Sexual Abuse, End of Life, Grief, Foster Care, Adoption, Relationship Issues, Work related issues, Anger Management and Chronic Illness (Crohn's disease, Cancer, CKD, Diabetes, etc
For more than 20 years, I’ve worked in behavioral health, supporting individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.
While working with me you can expect a safe place to be your authentic self. You can say what you need to say and feel how you need to feel without fear of judgment. As your therapist, I will be fully engaged in your treatment. I will provide active listening, work with you on identifying destructive thought patterns and teach you how to change the narrative. You will be heard. You will be validated. You will learn how to respond to stressful situations without looking back in regret for what you said or did.
If you are feeling like you want a change in your life, hit an obstacle you can't overcome, need some direction to where you feel you should be, or just need someone to talk to, I am here for you.
If you are feeling like you want a change in your life, hit an obstacle you can't overcome, need some direction to where you feel you should be, or just need someone to talk to, I am here for you.
The Neuropsychiatric Institute provides extensive outpatient Behavioral Health Services in the Tampa Bay Area. Our clinical staff is made up of Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Social Workers, and Mental Health Counselors. We use a multidisciplinary team approach to treatment.
The Neuropsychiatric Institute provides extensive outpatient Behavioral Health Services in the Tampa Bay Area. Our clinical staff is made up of Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Social Workers, and Mental Health Counselors. We use a multidisciplinary team approach to treatment.
Appointments are often available within 48 hours, and we accept most major insurance plans. Our Tampa Bay practice combines more than 50 years of experience to provide high-quality, evidence-based care using advanced therapeutic approaches. We offer therapy, psychological testing, intensive services, and medication management when appropriate, all through collaborative, personalized treatment plans. Clients can access care in person or online throughout Carrollwood, Lutz, Westchase, Palm Harbor, and St. Petersburg.
Appointments are often available within 48 hours, and we accept most major insurance plans. Our Tampa Bay practice combines more than 50 years of experience to provide high-quality, evidence-based care using advanced therapeutic approaches. We offer therapy, psychological testing, intensive services, and medication management when appropriate, all through collaborative, personalized treatment plans. Clients can access care in person or online throughout Carrollwood, Lutz, Westchase, Palm Harbor, and St. Petersburg.
Hi folks! I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience working with individuals primarily struggling with addiction and co- occurring disorders. I have worked with patients with severe and persistent mental illness and also those at end of life through hospice care. I am passionate about utilizing the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) modality to help educate and empower you to address challenging family and interpersonal dynamics, self- esteem, emotional regulation and distress tolerance, through mindfulness. I utilize it within my trauma informed care to help you find peace and contentment.
Hi folks! I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience working with individuals primarily struggling with addiction and co- occurring disorders. I have worked with patients with severe and persistent mental illness and also those at end of life through hospice care. I am passionate about utilizing the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) modality to help educate and empower you to address challenging family and interpersonal dynamics, self- esteem, emotional regulation and distress tolerance, through mindfulness. I utilize it within my trauma informed care to help you find peace and contentment.
Hello parents and caregivers, I am so glad you found me! My name is Stephanie, and I work with kiddos from birth through adolescence, utilizing a family systems, strengths-based approach. Working from attachment theory, I believe the foundation of a child's well being stems from the caregiver-child relationship. One of my primary goals is to empower you, the most important person in your child's life, with tools you can use at home, in order to make long term gains. I have vast experience working with children exhibiting various emotional and behavioral symptoms, as well as going through various life transitions.
Hello parents and caregivers, I am so glad you found me! My name is Stephanie, and I work with kiddos from birth through adolescence, utilizing a family systems, strengths-based approach. Working from attachment theory, I believe the foundation of a child's well being stems from the caregiver-child relationship. One of my primary goals is to empower you, the most important person in your child's life, with tools you can use at home, in order to make long term gains. I have vast experience working with children exhibiting various emotional and behavioral symptoms, as well as going through various life transitions.
I specialize in anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and self-esteem. I'm here to help you gain control of your emotions, feel competent and worthy, attract the people you want around you, and figure out what's really going on that got you here in the first place. I am an active therapist which means I don't just sit back and listen, but instead provide you with feedback, education, & activities that will help you understand yourself more clearly and know what to do when things get tough. I use tested neuroscience, warmth & understanding. Stop by my website boudewyncounseling.com/resources for of free tools, information, and worksheets.
I specialize in anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and self-esteem. I'm here to help you gain control of your emotions, feel competent and worthy, attract the people you want around you, and figure out what's really going on that got you here in the first place. I am an active therapist which means I don't just sit back and listen, but instead provide you with feedback, education, & activities that will help you understand yourself more clearly and know what to do when things get tough. I use tested neuroscience, warmth & understanding. Stop by my website boudewyncounseling.com/resources for of free tools, information, and worksheets.
Mark Prange, Ph.D. is a Licensed Psychologist, Parenting Coordinator, Certified Family Mediator, and Team Facilitator in collaborative law cases. Dr. Prange has maintained a private practice for more than 20 years. Prior to his private practice, Dr. Prange served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida for eight years. Dr. Prange specializes in clinical and forensic services that include psychotherapy, parenting time evaluations, collaborative family law, litigation support, and alternative dispute resolution in high conflict families. Please visit my website for more information: drmarkprange.com
Mark Prange, Ph.D. is a Licensed Psychologist, Parenting Coordinator, Certified Family Mediator, and Team Facilitator in collaborative law cases. Dr. Prange has maintained a private practice for more than 20 years. Prior to his private practice, Dr. Prange served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida for eight years. Dr. Prange specializes in clinical and forensic services that include psychotherapy, parenting time evaluations, collaborative family law, litigation support, and alternative dispute resolution in high conflict families. Please visit my website for more information: drmarkprange.com
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida, specializing in mood disorders and relationship challenges. I take a client-centered approach to therapy which focuses on building trust and collaborating with you to explore and address any underlying goals you have for therapy. My goal is to empower individuals and couples with the tools they need to address anxiety, stress, depressed mood, and communication.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida, specializing in mood disorders and relationship challenges. I take a client-centered approach to therapy which focuses on building trust and collaborating with you to explore and address any underlying goals you have for therapy. My goal is to empower individuals and couples with the tools they need to address anxiety, stress, depressed mood, and communication.
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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.