Adoption Therapists in Monroe, GA
Mandy Michelle Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Monroe, GA 30655
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes life is just hard, you are going along, and everything is fine, when, suddenly, wham!...everything changes, and leaves you asking, "now what?" You were taught how to do Algebra, but not how to deal with the situation you find yourself in. For me, therapy is about finding the right tools for you so that you can, in the healthiest way possible, thrive in the hardest times. I want you to know that you are amazing, and infinitely capable, and that sometimes you just need a little bit of help learning how to deal with life's curve balls.
Sometimes life is just hard, you are going along, and everything is fine, when, suddenly, wham!...everything changes, and leaves you asking, "now what?" You were taught how to do Algebra, but not how to deal with the situation you find yourself in. For me, therapy is about finding the right tools for you so that you can, in the healthiest way possible, thrive in the hardest times. I want you to know that you are amazing, and infinitely capable, and that sometimes you just need a little bit of help learning how to deal with life's curve balls.
Benjamin Gatliff
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Monroe, GA 30655 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 22 years' experience with mental health/substance abuse treatment. I attended Georgia College and State University for my bachelor’s degree in psychology. Then I attended Fort Valley State University to complete my master’s degree in mental health counseling. I have worked in community mental health centers, prisons, jails, and mental hospitals. I have also volunteered with counseling, hospice, Salvation Army, and food banks. I create a safe and non-judgmental environment to facilitate personal change, insight, and healing.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 22 years' experience with mental health/substance abuse treatment. I attended Georgia College and State University for my bachelor’s degree in psychology. Then I attended Fort Valley State University to complete my master’s degree in mental health counseling. I have worked in community mental health centers, prisons, jails, and mental hospitals. I have also volunteered with counseling, hospice, Salvation Army, and food banks. I create a safe and non-judgmental environment to facilitate personal change, insight, and healing.
Hello! My name is Sarah Palmer and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I focus on developing a warm, safe environment to encourage the processing of difficult or traumatic experiences while allowing for healing in a holistic manner and assisting the client in gaining the coping skills necessary to increase their feeling of resiliency. I have focused my training and experience on working with those who are dealing with trauma and/or those who healing from traumatic life experiences.
Hello! My name is Sarah Palmer and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I focus on developing a warm, safe environment to encourage the processing of difficult or traumatic experiences while allowing for healing in a holistic manner and assisting the client in gaining the coping skills necessary to increase their feeling of resiliency. I have focused my training and experience on working with those who are dealing with trauma and/or those who healing from traumatic life experiences.
I was initially trained in addiction counseling for adolescents, thus I'm more verbal than alot of therapists. I believe that most personal growth is done outside the session with homework assignments, active behavioral changes, and challenging irrational self-talk.
I was initially trained in addiction counseling for adolescents, thus I'm more verbal than alot of therapists. I believe that most personal growth is done outside the session with homework assignments, active behavioral changes, and challenging irrational self-talk.
Stacey O'Neil Kitchens
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC, AMS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Monroe, GA 30655
I see clients who seek counseling for a broad range of reasons, including: *Relationship and family issues, pre-marital counseling, marital conflicts, intimacy and attachment issues, sexual issues, addiction and codependency concerns, infidelity, divorce recovery, blended families, communication skills, adolescent development, academic problems, family relationships, parenting skills and training. *Growth Counseling: grief and loss, career transitions, interviewing skills, employment issues, professional development, life transitions *Health and Wellness: anxiety, depression, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, stress issues, weight issues, eating disorders, trauma and abuse recovery, alcohol and substance abuse recovery, adult children of alcoholic (ACoA) issues
I see clients who seek counseling for a broad range of reasons, including: *Relationship and family issues, pre-marital counseling, marital conflicts, intimacy and attachment issues, sexual issues, addiction and codependency concerns, infidelity, divorce recovery, blended families, communication skills, adolescent development, academic problems, family relationships, parenting skills and training. *Growth Counseling: grief and loss, career transitions, interviewing skills, employment issues, professional development, life transitions *Health and Wellness: anxiety, depression, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, stress issues, weight issues, eating disorders, trauma and abuse recovery, alcohol and substance abuse recovery, adult children of alcoholic (ACoA) issues
My name is Dr. Lockett, I am a clinical therapist and also a non-profit organization( MIND Family & Social Services, Inc). We provide counseling and community intervention to adults and children. Our focus is on diffusing the current crisis/situation, evaluate its nature to reduce the likelihood of the re-occurrence. Our aim is to ensure clinical appropriateness of services provided, improve client's ability to care for self and family and ensure linkage to community resources.
My name is Dr. Lockett, I am a clinical therapist and also a non-profit organization( MIND Family & Social Services, Inc). We provide counseling and community intervention to adults and children. Our focus is on diffusing the current crisis/situation, evaluate its nature to reduce the likelihood of the re-occurrence. Our aim is to ensure clinical appropriateness of services provided, improve client's ability to care for self and family and ensure linkage to community resources.
Online Therapists
Child/adolescent treatment specialties include: depression, anxiety, ADHD, defiance, peer difficulties, adoption issues and family conflicts.
Change is possible! For 20 years I have been helping children, adolescents, and adults to successfully navigate life's challenges.I have been privileged to witness improved self-esteem, decreased anxiety,improved relaionships and increased hope again and again! I see our work together as a joint venture and feel privileged to support, encourage, participate and help navigate as needed. I offer brief treatment for specific challenges and longer-term treatment for more complicated and/or long-standing psychological problems. My approach to treatment is eclectic and and always individually tailored to the particular client or family.
Child/adolescent treatment specialties include: depression, anxiety, ADHD, defiance, peer difficulties, adoption issues and family conflicts.
Change is possible! For 20 years I have been helping children, adolescents, and adults to successfully navigate life's challenges.I have been privileged to witness improved self-esteem, decreased anxiety,improved relaionships and increased hope again and again! I see our work together as a joint venture and feel privileged to support, encourage, participate and help navigate as needed. I offer brief treatment for specific challenges and longer-term treatment for more complicated and/or long-standing psychological problems. My approach to treatment is eclectic and and always individually tailored to the particular client or family.
Want to not only get some relief, but transform your current challenge into lasting personal growth? Jennifer takes a holistic approach to psychotherapy, and loves to thoughtfully design individually-tailored professional care to help you not only overcome current challenges, but achieve internal growth so that you can create and enjoy a meaningful life aligned with your values. Jennifer has experience helping clients with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, postpartum concerns, OCD, trauma, relationships (couples, parenting, and families), identity concerns, adoption, life transitions, grief and loss, and spirituality issues.
Want to not only get some relief, but transform your current challenge into lasting personal growth? Jennifer takes a holistic approach to psychotherapy, and loves to thoughtfully design individually-tailored professional care to help you not only overcome current challenges, but achieve internal growth so that you can create and enjoy a meaningful life aligned with your values. Jennifer has experience helping clients with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, postpartum concerns, OCD, trauma, relationships (couples, parenting, and families), identity concerns, adoption, life transitions, grief and loss, and spirituality issues.
I specialize in adoption/foster care, relationship conflict/marital conflict (codependency, narcissism, attachment, etc.
I want to applaud you for taking a step towards healing, growth, and discovery of self. I’m a Licensed Master Social Worker that weaves creativity, an integrative approach to therapeutic modalities, and, most importantly, compassion, into my therapeutic practice. My mission is to guide clients on a transformative journey, fostering comfort, safety, and acceptance.
I specialize in adoption/foster care, relationship conflict/marital conflict (codependency, narcissism, attachment, etc.
I want to applaud you for taking a step towards healing, growth, and discovery of self. I’m a Licensed Master Social Worker that weaves creativity, an integrative approach to therapeutic modalities, and, most importantly, compassion, into my therapeutic practice. My mission is to guide clients on a transformative journey, fostering comfort, safety, and acceptance.
Alexis Beckford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, CCATP, C-DBT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30328
Children or teens battling adoption-related attachment difficulties or school avoidance face significant emotional challenges. Managing these difficulties requires a nuanced approach. Abandonment fears and difficulty forming secure relationships cripples a child’s social development, while school avoidance disrupts a child's academics and social-emotional well-being. Many families come to me feeling stuck and unable to move forward due to heightened stress related to these issues. I have years of experience working with children, teens and families struggling with adoption-related attachment concerns or school avoidance issues.
Children or teens battling adoption-related attachment difficulties or school avoidance face significant emotional challenges. Managing these difficulties requires a nuanced approach. Abandonment fears and difficulty forming secure relationships cripples a child’s social development, while school avoidance disrupts a child's academics and social-emotional well-being. Many families come to me feeling stuck and unable to move forward due to heightened stress related to these issues. I have years of experience working with children, teens and families struggling with adoption-related attachment concerns or school avoidance 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.
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.
Jenny Goldstein
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30303 (Online Only)
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.
Therapy can assist in making hope and healing an attainable goal. I work with individuals and families coping with depression, self esteem, anxiety, behavior problems, relationship issues, adoption, grief, domestic violence, and multicultural issues to help them them in their healing journey, teaching them to refocus on the things that bring true joy. I believe that when clients learn to refocus their thoughts and make key behavioral changes, they are often able to find peace and wellness. A Christ centered approach is offered and discussions of faith are welcome while not mandatory. Client's views are respected and honored.
Therapy can assist in making hope and healing an attainable goal. I work with individuals and families coping with depression, self esteem, anxiety, behavior problems, relationship issues, adoption, grief, domestic violence, and multicultural issues to help them them in their healing journey, teaching them to refocus on the things that bring true joy. I believe that when clients learn to refocus their thoughts and make key behavioral changes, they are often able to find peace and wellness. A Christ centered approach is offered and discussions of faith are welcome while not mandatory. Client's views are respected and honored.
Mary Coleman Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30318 (Online Only)
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!
Maggy Simpson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sandy Springs, GA 30328 (Online Only)
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 work with children, adolescents, and young adult dealing with a variety of presenting concerns including, anxiety disorders, ADHD, ASD, trauma, adoption, grief, depression, chronic illness, athletic performance, sensory processing disorders, ODD, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, life transitions, and emotional regulation.
Hi there! My name is Amberly Ellis and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I approach counseling from an integrative, attachment-based, and interpersonal neurobiology lens, recognizing the link between behavior, the nervous system, and interpersonal connection. I believe the behaviors children and teens display are merely their way of communicating a need - a need to connect, a need to be known, a need to be heard, and a need for felt safety. It is my goal to not just help my clients “fix the problem,” but to help build understanding, connection, and a victorious mind.
I work with children, adolescents, and young adult dealing with a variety of presenting concerns including, anxiety disorders, ADHD, ASD, trauma, adoption, grief, depression, chronic illness, athletic performance, sensory processing disorders, ODD, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, life transitions, and emotional regulation.
Hi there! My name is Amberly Ellis and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I approach counseling from an integrative, attachment-based, and interpersonal neurobiology lens, recognizing the link between behavior, the nervous system, and interpersonal connection. I believe the behaviors children and teens display are merely their way of communicating a need - a need to connect, a need to be known, a need to be heard, and a need for felt safety. It is my goal to not just help my clients “fix the problem,” but to help build understanding, connection, and a victorious mind.
Yonika Hajdasz
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, CMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, GA 30214 (Online Only)
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.
Sheena Kelly is a licensed professional counselor with over 6 years of experience in the mental health field. Sheena has worked in substance abuse facilities, Community Agencies, and Adoption agencies to develop an overall perspective on individual experiences. Sheena has advanced training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) which gives her more tools to aid in the client's journey.
Sheena Kelly is a licensed professional counselor with over 6 years of experience in the mental health field. Sheena has worked in substance abuse facilities, Community Agencies, and Adoption agencies to develop an overall perspective on individual experiences. Sheena has advanced training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) which gives her more tools to aid in the client's journey.
Jamie Fernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080 (Online Only)
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.
CSG & Associates Counseling and Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McDonough, GA 30252
At CSG we have a wealth of experience including foster care/ adoption, HIV & Aids, intensive in home, inpatient /outpatient with individuals/families/ groups.
"You can change how you feel". CSG Counseling specializes in individual and family therapy for adolescents and adults who are experiencing challenges or difficulties in the home, school or work setting. We also offer couples counseling and divorce care. Whether you are struggling with depression, anger management, impulse control, loss, or some other life change, or you just want a caring, non-judgemental, person with whom to talk, working with a therapist may be the solution that you have been searching for.
At CSG we have a wealth of experience including foster care/ adoption, HIV & Aids, intensive in home, inpatient /outpatient with individuals/families/ groups.
"You can change how you feel". CSG Counseling specializes in individual and family therapy for adolescents and adults who are experiencing challenges or difficulties in the home, school or work setting. We also offer couples counseling and divorce care. Whether you are struggling with depression, anger management, impulse control, loss, or some other life change, or you just want a caring, non-judgemental, person with whom to talk, working with a therapist may be the solution that you have been searching for.
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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.