Adoption Therapists in Atlanta, GA
I have been practicing as a Family Therapist for 40+ years. My clients are families, couples, divorced parents with parenting issues, blended families. I also see individuals who have issues related to depression, anxiety and family of origin struggles. I specialize in working with adoptive families, people who are interested in adoption and adoptees. I am an adoptive parent. I work with families dealing with adult children who have a hard time separating and multi-generational families with issues in the larger family system. Lastly, I am a cancer survivor and work with families struggling with health issues.
I have been practicing as a Family Therapist for 40+ years. My clients are families, couples, divorced parents with parenting issues, blended families. I also see individuals who have issues related to depression, anxiety and family of origin struggles. I specialize in working with adoptive families, people who are interested in adoption and adoptees. I am an adoptive parent. I work with families dealing with adult children who have a hard time separating and multi-generational families with issues in the larger family system. Lastly, I am a cancer survivor and work with families struggling with health issues.
Hello! I'm Kate Bridges, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia. My focus areas of practice are grief, loss, adoption, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I treat adults 18 years and older. I will support you with a down-to-earth, approachable treatment, that will support and challenge you, to help meet the goals you wish to achieve in therapy. I center my approach to help support each of my clients with their unique treatment needs. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral, Narrative Therapy, and Solution approaches to help support my clients in reaching their goals for treatment.
Hello! I'm Kate Bridges, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia. My focus areas of practice are grief, loss, adoption, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I treat adults 18 years and older. I will support you with a down-to-earth, approachable treatment, that will support and challenge you, to help meet the goals you wish to achieve in therapy. I center my approach to help support each of my clients with their unique treatment needs. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral, Narrative Therapy, and Solution approaches to help support my clients in reaching their goals for treatment.
Alexis Beckford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, CCATP, C-DBT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30328
In my work as a child and teen therapist, I deeply value the opportunity to foster resilience and emotional growth in young individuals, recognizing that early intervention can profoundly shape their lifelong mental well-being. I specialize in working with children and teens within the context of adoption, particularly transracial and transcultural adoption. My work with adopted children and teens focuses on addressing complex issues related to attachment, relational trauma, betrayal trauma, and identity development. Many families come to me feeling stuck and unable to move forward due to heightened stress related to these concerns.
In my work as a child and teen therapist, I deeply value the opportunity to foster resilience and emotional growth in young individuals, recognizing that early intervention can profoundly shape their lifelong mental well-being. I specialize in working with children and teens within the context of adoption, particularly transracial and transcultural adoption. My work with adopted children and teens focuses on addressing complex issues related to attachment, relational trauma, betrayal trauma, and identity development. Many families come to me feeling stuck and unable to move forward due to heightened stress related to these concerns.
My name is Trina Williams and I am a licensed LCSW for the states of Georgia, South Carolina, Florida (telehealth only), and Arkansas. I have a master's degree from the University of South Carolina and 25-plus years of experience working in the fields of mental health, adoption, crisis intervention, foster care, education, and hospice. I have supervised professional-level staff, trained adult learners, and taught youth in a special-needs classroom. When you are ready to put in some real work on discovering yourself, please feel free to join my caseload. I do a lot of affirmation therapy, CBT, and motivational interviewing.
My name is Trina Williams and I am a licensed LCSW for the states of Georgia, South Carolina, Florida (telehealth only), and Arkansas. I have a master's degree from the University of South Carolina and 25-plus years of experience working in the fields of mental health, adoption, crisis intervention, foster care, education, and hospice. I have supervised professional-level staff, trained adult learners, and taught youth in a special-needs classroom. When you are ready to put in some real work on discovering yourself, please feel free to join my caseload. I do a lot of affirmation therapy, CBT, and motivational interviewing.
I’m so glad you are here! My name is Maggy and I’m a clinical social worker licensed in Georgia and South Carolina. I am currently accepting new teen and adult clients in person or online. In my practice, I mainly work with adopted individuals navigating identity, search and reunion, adoptive/biological family relations, attachment issues and other adoption-specific challenges. I also work with individuals wanting to process traumatic experiences through the use of EMDR, those navigating family of origin issues, life stressors and anxiety.
I’m so glad you are here! My name is Maggy and I’m a clinical social worker licensed in Georgia and South Carolina. I am currently accepting new teen and adult clients in person or online. In my practice, I mainly work with adopted individuals navigating identity, search and reunion, adoptive/biological family relations, attachment issues and other adoption-specific challenges. I also work with individuals wanting to process traumatic experiences through the use of EMDR, those navigating family of origin issues, life stressors and anxiety.
I am trained in Adoption Competency, AFFIRM & Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
I work with children, teenagers, adults, couples/families, active duty military/veterans, LGBTQIA+SGL, and BIPOC experiencing depression, anxiety, life transition, families who have participated in adoption, perinatal/maternal health, trauma-related symptoms, interpersonal relationship conflict, mood-related concerns, domestic violence, and life transitions. I am Licensed in Georgia and Delaware (for telehealth services only). I am paneled with Blue Cross Blue Sheild in New Jersey and Massachusetts for telehealth.
I am trained in Adoption Competency, AFFIRM & Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
I work with children, teenagers, adults, couples/families, active duty military/veterans, LGBTQIA+SGL, and BIPOC experiencing depression, anxiety, life transition, families who have participated in adoption, perinatal/maternal health, trauma-related symptoms, interpersonal relationship conflict, mood-related concerns, domestic violence, and life transitions. I am Licensed in Georgia and Delaware (for telehealth services only). I am paneled with Blue Cross Blue Sheild in New Jersey and Massachusetts for telehealth.
Hi and welcome! I support individuals, couples, and families in navigating a wide range of challenges, including adoption, anxiety, behavioral issues, depression, and life transitions. My work focuses on fostering healthy relationships, building resilience, and addressing concerns like addiction, chronic illness, grief, and stress. Whether guiding clients through parenting struggles, marital concerns, or aging-related issues, I provide tailored strategies to promote well-being, emotional regulation, and personal growth. Together, we can cultivate coping skills, improve communication, and create positive, sustainable change.
Hi and welcome! I support individuals, couples, and families in navigating a wide range of challenges, including adoption, anxiety, behavioral issues, depression, and life transitions. My work focuses on fostering healthy relationships, building resilience, and addressing concerns like addiction, chronic illness, grief, and stress. Whether guiding clients through parenting struggles, marital concerns, or aging-related issues, I provide tailored strategies to promote well-being, emotional regulation, and personal growth. Together, we can cultivate coping skills, improve communication, and create positive, sustainable change.
My name is Daryl Gessner, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) located in Cartersville, George. I work with clients face-to-face and throughout the state via telehealth. Many of my clients consist of adults, adolescents, and children, and I specialize in anxiety, depression, and anger management with individuals. Additionally, I also work extensively with couples counseling involving communication, infidelity, porn and other addictions, and relationship issues. I assist families with issues such as blended families, adoption, parenting, and relationship issues with young adults.
My name is Daryl Gessner, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) located in Cartersville, George. I work with clients face-to-face and throughout the state via telehealth. Many of my clients consist of adults, adolescents, and children, and I specialize in anxiety, depression, and anger management with individuals. Additionally, I also work extensively with couples counseling involving communication, infidelity, porn and other addictions, and relationship issues. I assist families with issues such as blended families, adoption, parenting, and relationship issues with young adults.
I help individuals and their families overcome difficulties associated with mood disorders, anxiety disorders including OCD, personality disorders, trauma, relationship issues, and the adoption triad utilizing mindfulness, cognitive, behavioral, interpersonal, clinical hypnotherapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Somatic Experiencing techniques.
I value honest and thoughtful communication, which means I communicate in an attentive, supportive, compassionate, empowering, and non-judgmental manner while being authentic, direct, and transparent. I utilize validation and humor in therapy to foster connection and to create space for healthy, long-lasting change. I seek to help my clients deeply accept and understand their own thoughts, emotions, actions, and experiences so they can more effectively navigate their relationships with self and the world.
I help individuals and their families overcome difficulties associated with mood disorders, anxiety disorders including OCD, personality disorders, trauma, relationship issues, and the adoption triad utilizing mindfulness, cognitive, behavioral, interpersonal, clinical hypnotherapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Somatic Experiencing techniques.
I value honest and thoughtful communication, which means I communicate in an attentive, supportive, compassionate, empowering, and non-judgmental manner while being authentic, direct, and transparent. I utilize validation and humor in therapy to foster connection and to create space for healthy, long-lasting change. I seek to help my clients deeply accept and understand their own thoughts, emotions, actions, and experiences so they can more effectively navigate their relationships with self and the world.
Lisa Miller Zawko
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30305
During her time within the school setting and clinical experience with a local agency, Lisa has worked extensively with families who have experienced life stage transitions such as: adoption, grief, and divorce.
Lisa is an Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Board Certified Counselor who has more than ten years of experience specializing in working with children, teens, and families in private, public, and charter schools in metro Atlanta. She encompasses a unique perspective stemming from her years as a teacher, school counselor, and school-based therapist providing a proactive approach to wellness. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Mississippi, Master of Arts in Teaching in Early Childhood Education from Reinhardt University, and Master of Science in School Counseling from Mercer University.
During her time within the school setting and clinical experience with a local agency, Lisa has worked extensively with families who have experienced life stage transitions such as: adoption, grief, and divorce.
Lisa is an Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Board Certified Counselor who has more than ten years of experience specializing in working with children, teens, and families in private, public, and charter schools in metro Atlanta. She encompasses a unique perspective stemming from her years as a teacher, school counselor, and school-based therapist providing a proactive approach to wellness. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Mississippi, Master of Arts in Teaching in Early Childhood Education from Reinhardt University, and Master of Science in School Counseling from Mercer University.
Voltrina Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
My family & I live near the GA/SC line. I have two adult sons, a daughter-in-law, a new granddaughter & two tuxedo cats. I have 25+ years of extensive experience in the fields of adoption, foster care, education, & hospice. I have supervised professional level staff to include a child psychiatrist & RN, trained adult learners, as well as taught in a special needs youth classroom. I have serviced clients with a wide range of abilities working in direct service provision to LBGTQ+ & minority individuals/couples, children, hospice patients, foster & adoptive parents, & those struggling with mental health diagnoses.
My family & I live near the GA/SC line. I have two adult sons, a daughter-in-law, a new granddaughter & two tuxedo cats. I have 25+ years of extensive experience in the fields of adoption, foster care, education, & hospice. I have supervised professional level staff to include a child psychiatrist & RN, trained adult learners, as well as taught in a special needs youth classroom. I have serviced clients with a wide range of abilities working in direct service provision to LBGTQ+ & minority individuals/couples, children, hospice patients, foster & adoptive parents, & those struggling with mental health diagnoses.
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Fertility specialty includes psychological evaluations of egg and sperm donors, and gestational carriers; counseling parents using donor egg / donor sperm / donor embryo / surrogacy for family building, emotional prep for IUI and IVF and adoption, pregnancy loss, and post partum depression.
Provide Infertility Counseling, Surrogacy, Egg and Sperm Donor Evaluations. Anxiety, Stress, Burnout, Quality of Life issues, Communication Issues with Significant Others, and Depression also can be highly impactful and stressful on our day to day existence. I look forward to working together toward your goals. My expertise is in anxiety and burnout, infertility and third party reproduction evaluations including gestational surrogates and egg and sperm donors, depression, workplace stress, divorce, parenting, and family issues. I work with all families - heterosexual couples, gay couples, and single women and men. I look forward to partnering with you in increased health and wellness!
Fertility specialty includes psychological evaluations of egg and sperm donors, and gestational carriers; counseling parents using donor egg / donor sperm / donor embryo / surrogacy for family building, emotional prep for IUI and IVF and adoption, pregnancy loss, and post partum depression.
Provide Infertility Counseling, Surrogacy, Egg and Sperm Donor Evaluations. Anxiety, Stress, Burnout, Quality of Life issues, Communication Issues with Significant Others, and Depression also can be highly impactful and stressful on our day to day existence. I look forward to working together toward your goals. My expertise is in anxiety and burnout, infertility and third party reproduction evaluations including gestational surrogates and egg and sperm donors, depression, workplace stress, divorce, parenting, and family issues. I work with all families - heterosexual couples, gay couples, and single women and men. I look forward to partnering with you in increased health and wellness!
I also support individuals experiencing family communication difficulties, life transitions, adoption/fostering and multiculturalism.
Each of us has unique strengths and skills, developed through their personal experiences and stories, but we can underestimate ourselves. When we encounter obstacles or feel overwhelmed, our own abilities can seem out of reach and we begin to practice negative thoughts towards ourselves and others. I am here to help you navigate those stressors and burdens, while supporting you towards gaining a deeper understanding of your own identity. It would be my privilege to provide you with a safe space to explore your narrative and to walk with you on your mental health journey!
I also support individuals experiencing family communication difficulties, life transitions, adoption/fostering and multiculturalism.
Each of us has unique strengths and skills, developed through their personal experiences and stories, but we can underestimate ourselves. When we encounter obstacles or feel overwhelmed, our own abilities can seem out of reach and we begin to practice negative thoughts towards ourselves and others. I am here to help you navigate those stressors and burdens, while supporting you towards gaining a deeper understanding of your own identity. It would be my privilege to provide you with a safe space to explore your narrative and to walk with you on your mental health journey!
Jessie Hallberlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
Many come to me seeking guidance around complex family dynamics, blended families, issues of school refusal/avoidance, the anxious teen, adoption issues, acting out behaviors, or the young adult “failure to launch.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of everyday life? Do you feel you spend all your time supporting others without getting enough support for yourself? Do you have difficulty regulating your emotions, your anxiety, or maintaining healthy relationships? I understand how difficult it can be to navigate these experiences, and I am here to help. Throughout life we experience challenging transitions, including starting a new family, entering the workforce, changing schools, and beginning college. I help clients navigate these challenges to build and maintain healthy relationships and develop an overall positive well being.
Many come to me seeking guidance around complex family dynamics, blended families, issues of school refusal/avoidance, the anxious teen, adoption issues, acting out behaviors, or the young adult “failure to launch.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of everyday life? Do you feel you spend all your time supporting others without getting enough support for yourself? Do you have difficulty regulating your emotions, your anxiety, or maintaining healthy relationships? I understand how difficult it can be to navigate these experiences, and I am here to help. Throughout life we experience challenging transitions, including starting a new family, entering the workforce, changing schools, and beginning college. I help clients navigate these challenges to build and maintain healthy relationships and develop an overall positive well being.
I specialize in fostering healthy relationships and communication, young adulthood, pregnancy and parenthood, self-esteem, life transitions, anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, adoption and foster care, educational advocacy and accommodations, immigration, and LGBTQIA+.
Over the course of my career, I have worked with various populations of teen and adult clients in the mental health field. I can honestly say that I love what I do and have always found a personalized way to connect with each client. I believe it is important to view each person who I meet with an intersectional and unbiased lens and to construct a treatment plan and therapy style for each client that is in line with not just their specific mental health needs, but their personality, sense of humor, and values.
I specialize in fostering healthy relationships and communication, young adulthood, pregnancy and parenthood, self-esteem, life transitions, anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, adoption and foster care, educational advocacy and accommodations, immigration, and LGBTQIA+.
Over the course of my career, I have worked with various populations of teen and adult clients in the mental health field. I can honestly say that I love what I do and have always found a personalized way to connect with each client. I believe it is important to view each person who I meet with an intersectional and unbiased lens and to construct a treatment plan and therapy style for each client that is in line with not just their specific mental health needs, but their personality, sense of humor, and values.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who enjoys working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families with a range of problems from anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, impulse control, family/sibling relational issues, parent-child relational and attachment issues, co-parenting, grief and loss, adoption issues, ADHD, substance abuse and major life transitions. I believe in taking a non-directive, client-centered approach, and creating a warm and non-judgmental space where I can help my clients to uncover what is keeping them from moving forward so they can lead happier and healthier lives.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who enjoys working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families with a range of problems from anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, impulse control, family/sibling relational issues, parent-child relational and attachment issues, co-parenting, grief and loss, adoption issues, ADHD, substance abuse and major life transitions. I believe in taking a non-directive, client-centered approach, and creating a warm and non-judgmental space where I can help my clients to uncover what is keeping them from moving forward so they can lead happier and healthier lives.
Everyone people express their feelings in a plethora of different ways. Counseling is great to help kids better organize their thoughts and feelings in a productive way for the child and family. My experience includes years of service with a highly recognized infant mental health psychiatric clinic as well as counseling children and families with reunification, stabilization, and adoption.
Everyone people express their feelings in a plethora of different ways. Counseling is great to help kids better organize their thoughts and feelings in a productive way for the child and family. My experience includes years of service with a highly recognized infant mental health psychiatric clinic as well as counseling children and families with reunification, stabilization, and adoption.
I wholeheartedly believe that because the majority of our wounds occur inside relationship, healing will come through relationship as well. In our work, I can offer you warmth and empathy as we gently explore the ‘why’ behind what you do while uncovering your strength and resilience. My work with clients focuses on grief and loss, trauma, relational discord, anxiety, depression, body image, life-transitions, adoption-related issues, parenthood and the intersection of faith and spirituality with day to day living.
I wholeheartedly believe that because the majority of our wounds occur inside relationship, healing will come through relationship as well. In our work, I can offer you warmth and empathy as we gently explore the ‘why’ behind what you do while uncovering your strength and resilience. My work with clients focuses on grief and loss, trauma, relational discord, anxiety, depression, body image, life-transitions, adoption-related issues, parenthood and the intersection of faith and spirituality with day to day living.
I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced early childhood trauma due to foster care/ adoption, abandonment, loss, and self-identity.
Do you often feel weighed down by feelings of anxiety or stress or just feel overwhelmed? I understand that opening up to a stranger can be scary and I commend you for taking the step to seek help to begin working through those challenges. I work with adults and adolescents who are experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression.
I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced early childhood trauma due to foster care/ adoption, abandonment, loss, and self-identity.
Do you often feel weighed down by feelings of anxiety or stress or just feel overwhelmed? I understand that opening up to a stranger can be scary and I commend you for taking the step to seek help to begin working through those challenges. I work with adults and adolescents who are experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression.
Yvonne A Sailor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC , NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30306
I have experience working with victims of abuse and trauma, Domestic Violence, sexual abuse, substance abuse, dual diagnosis, adoption, blended families, foster care, addictions, couples, children, and adults.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I currently offer therapy services to individuals, couples, families, children, teens, and groups. As a Christian Therapist I help you overcome your Mental Health Challenges, as well as heal spiritually through the use of Gods Word as well as the use of integrative approaches including mindfulness, acceptance, and cognitive and behavioral principles as well as the humanistic and person-centered approach to ensure that the right skills are used to meet your goals.
I have experience working with victims of abuse and trauma, Domestic Violence, sexual abuse, substance abuse, dual diagnosis, adoption, blended families, foster care, addictions, couples, children, and adults.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I currently offer therapy services to individuals, couples, families, children, teens, and groups. As a Christian Therapist I help you overcome your Mental Health Challenges, as well as heal spiritually through the use of Gods Word as well as the use of integrative approaches including mindfulness, acceptance, and cognitive and behavioral principles as well as the humanistic and person-centered approach to ensure that the right skills are used to meet your goals.
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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.