Adoption Therapists in Watkinsville, GA

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Lifeline Counseling at Lifeline Children's Service
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Watkinsville, GA 30677
At Lifeline, we specialize in adoption and foster care related issues like attachment, trauma, identity development of adoptees, grief, and so much more, and approach treatment in a way that involves the whole family.
Adopting or fostering comes with many challenges. Families go into it excited about the child they will love and care for, and it is common to experience many challenges in loving a child from a hard place. Children placed for adoption or in foster care have experienced a great deal of loss. This leaves them dealing with pain on a deep level. Families often feel guilty or like they haven't been good parents if their child experiences attachment difficulties. But the truth is that it would be weird if they didn't based on their life experiences. These issues are complex and multi-layered, often involving the entire family system.
At Lifeline, we specialize in adoption and foster care related issues like attachment, trauma, identity development of adoptees, grief, and so much more, and approach treatment in a way that involves the whole family.
Adopting or fostering comes with many challenges. Families go into it excited about the child they will love and care for, and it is common to experience many challenges in loving a child from a hard place. Children placed for adoption or in foster care have experienced a great deal of loss. This leaves them dealing with pain on a deep level. Families often feel guilty or like they haven't been good parents if their child experiences attachment difficulties. But the truth is that it would be weird if they didn't based on their life experiences. These issues are complex and multi-layered, often involving the entire family system.
(205) 967-0811 View (205) 967-0811
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Joanne Quinn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Collaborating with clients to work towards the changes they desire has been a passion of mine for over 22 years. I enjoy working with adults, families and children as part of their team of change, specifically dealing with grief and loss, adoption, trauma, child welfare issues, depression, anxiety, mood instability, and life transitions.
Collaborating with clients to work towards the changes they desire has been a passion of mine for over 22 years. I enjoy working with adults, families and children as part of their team of change, specifically dealing with grief and loss, adoption, trauma, child welfare issues, depression, anxiety, mood instability, and life transitions.
(404) 947-5685 View (404) 947-5685
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Pathways Transition Programs, INC
Psychologist, MD, LPC, LCSW, LAPC, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Our clients represent the variety and richness of our community: *Parents/families seeking assistance *Courts/child protective services hoping to interrupt inter-generational cycles of family stress, conflict *Adoption/foster care agencies/refugee resettlement agencies *Adults searching for balance resilience building to meet life's challenges.
Pathways Transition Programs is a private mental health services provider for children and their families located in DECATUR, WATKINSVILLE, and LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA. From our team of 100+ medical and counseling staff, we match clients to therapists best able to address specific needs. We offer a comprehensive array of assessment and therapy services to foster and support change/growth through healing the wounds of trauma and life challenges, and training/skill development to enhance coping skills and build resilience. We take great pride in being a resource for all individuals and families we serve.
Our clients represent the variety and richness of our community: *Parents/families seeking assistance *Courts/child protective services hoping to interrupt inter-generational cycles of family stress, conflict *Adoption/foster care agencies/refugee resettlement agencies *Adults searching for balance resilience building to meet life's challenges.
Pathways Transition Programs is a private mental health services provider for children and their families located in DECATUR, WATKINSVILLE, and LAWRENCEVILLE, GEORGIA. From our team of 100+ medical and counseling staff, we match clients to therapists best able to address specific needs. We offer a comprehensive array of assessment and therapy services to foster and support change/growth through healing the wounds of trauma and life challenges, and training/skill development to enhance coping skills and build resilience. We take great pride in being a resource for all individuals and families we serve.
(404) 620-3438 View (404) 620-3438
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Shea W. Squier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Watkinsville, GA 30677
As a therapist, I appreciate the opportunities I am given to assist clients as they encounter and address uncertainty, disappointment, loss, and relationship challenges. My style is warm and nurturing, while also honest and authentic. I offer a safe and non-judgmental place for you to express your thoughts and feelings, explore options to resolve challenges you are facing, and support and encourage you as you face them. My experience and knowledge equip me to help people who are coping with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and parenting and relationship concerns.
As a therapist, I appreciate the opportunities I am given to assist clients as they encounter and address uncertainty, disappointment, loss, and relationship challenges. My style is warm and nurturing, while also honest and authentic. I offer a safe and non-judgmental place for you to express your thoughts and feelings, explore options to resolve challenges you are facing, and support and encourage you as you face them. My experience and knowledge equip me to help people who are coping with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and parenting and relationship concerns.
(706) 550-9632 View (706) 550-9632
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Angela Londoño McConnell
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Life is full of challenges. Some challenges are easier to tackle and we might even welcome them. Yet, other situations are difficult to manage and we may not be sure how to move forward. As a psychologist, I specialize in helping those with whom I work to make sense of their world and the challenges we often face. I place particular emphasis on how each of us constructs our diverse perspectives and the ways we interact with those around us. I value the strengths of each individual and work to facilitate self- understanding to enhance the quality of their life.
Life is full of challenges. Some challenges are easier to tackle and we might even welcome them. Yet, other situations are difficult to manage and we may not be sure how to move forward. As a psychologist, I specialize in helping those with whom I work to make sense of their world and the challenges we often face. I place particular emphasis on how each of us constructs our diverse perspectives and the ways we interact with those around us. I value the strengths of each individual and work to facilitate self- understanding to enhance the quality of their life.
(706) 538-2652 View (706) 538-2652
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Meredith Casada
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Watkinsville, GA 30677
I’m so glad you are here! I seek to offer compassionate support, hope, and to walk with those that are hurting while working toward the goals of the client. Whether relationship difficulties, trauma, or emotional challenges, some of the most meaningful words we can hear from another are "you are not alone". Counseling is a courageous step in healing and it would be my honor to hear your story, while helping you process thoughts, feelings, and the changes you seek to bring to fruition.
I’m so glad you are here! I seek to offer compassionate support, hope, and to walk with those that are hurting while working toward the goals of the client. Whether relationship difficulties, trauma, or emotional challenges, some of the most meaningful words we can hear from another are "you are not alone". Counseling is a courageous step in healing and it would be my honor to hear your story, while helping you process thoughts, feelings, and the changes you seek to bring to fruition.
(706) 809-5862 View (706) 809-5862
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Dawn Stula
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CDPC
Verified Verified
Watkinsville, GA 30677  (Online Only)
In this time of high stress, instability and fear we need to be able to speak freely in a safe space. Most recently that space is thru telemental health. Your challenges, needs and goals lead our discussions as I help create a supportive and validating session that allows you to learn about yourself, heal and grow. Now accepting new clients.
In this time of high stress, instability and fear we need to be able to speak freely in a safe space. Most recently that space is thru telemental health. Your challenges, needs and goals lead our discussions as I help create a supportive and validating session that allows you to learn about yourself, heal and grow. Now accepting new clients.
(706) 406-8048 View (706) 406-8048
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Ashley Skinner
Master Social Worker, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Life can be very challenging, from handling adulthood, to finishing college, and navigating the changes in life, to realizing you’re not where you thought you’d be by now, not loving your work or your relationships. I have worked with people who have turned to alcohol, drugs, food, or self-injury to cope with these kinds of life events and challenges. Others have shut down in the form of depression or paralyzing anxiety. In essence, the ways of handling life’s stressors are no longer effective, and in these moments, we need help. I am so proud of you for taking the first steps and prioritizing your mental health.
Life can be very challenging, from handling adulthood, to finishing college, and navigating the changes in life, to realizing you’re not where you thought you’d be by now, not loving your work or your relationships. I have worked with people who have turned to alcohol, drugs, food, or self-injury to cope with these kinds of life events and challenges. Others have shut down in the form of depression or paralyzing anxiety. In essence, the ways of handling life’s stressors are no longer effective, and in these moments, we need help. I am so proud of you for taking the first steps and prioritizing your mental health.
(706) 425-8900 x734 View (706) 425-8900 x734

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Catherine Harm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Athens, GA 30601
I have some specialty areas including trauma, adoption, foster care, LGBTQIA, anxiety, relationships, parenting, and divorce.
Making the decision to begin your therapeutic journey can feel overwhelming. My goal is to create a safe environment for you to grow and explore the things that have been holding you back. This could be feelings of anxiety, trauma, communication issues, difficulty establishing boundaries, toxic relationships with family or friends, or a major change in your life that has left you feeling confused or lost. Our work together will include identifying triggers and patterns of behavior, as well as recognizing roadblocks and reframing negative thoughts.
I have some specialty areas including trauma, adoption, foster care, LGBTQIA, anxiety, relationships, parenting, and divorce.
Making the decision to begin your therapeutic journey can feel overwhelming. My goal is to create a safe environment for you to grow and explore the things that have been holding you back. This could be feelings of anxiety, trauma, communication issues, difficulty establishing boundaries, toxic relationships with family or friends, or a major change in your life that has left you feeling confused or lost. Our work together will include identifying triggers and patterns of behavior, as well as recognizing roadblocks and reframing negative thoughts.
(706) 487-3639 View (706) 487-3639
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Mandy Michelle Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Athens, GA 30604
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.
(678) 582-2108 View (678) 582-2108
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Jason P Benton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Athens, GA 30606
Is your son unhappy or troubled? Experiencing difficulty at school, at home, or somewhere else? Problems with peers? Parents, especially those of older children, sometimes feel powerless and frustrated regarding these situations. I would be honored to help your son and your family.
Is your son unhappy or troubled? Experiencing difficulty at school, at home, or somewhere else? Problems with peers? Parents, especially those of older children, sometimes feel powerless and frustrated regarding these situations. I would be honored to help your son and your family.
(762) 224-5913 View (762) 224-5913
Project Family, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Athens, GA 30605  (Online Only)
Project Family is a community based program located in Athens, GA that offers me the opportunity to serve the families, individuals, and couples in Athens metro area.
Project Family is a community based program located in Athens, GA that offers me the opportunity to serve the families, individuals, and couples in Athens metro area.
(762) 214-4039 View (762) 214-4039
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Kathryn Crawford Kesler
Counselor, MS, LAPC
Verified Verified
Athens, GA 30606
I build relationships through honesty, empathy, and even humor. My goal is to offer growth without judgment for teens, young adults, couples, and families.
I build relationships through honesty, empathy, and even humor. My goal is to offer growth without judgment for teens, young adults, couples, and families.
(706) 989-6491 View (706) 989-6491
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Erin Churney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Athens, GA 30605
If you are interested in joining my waiting list, please email me instead of calling! Do you become stressed easily? Do you worry all the time? Do you feel less motivated to do daily tasks? Do you face challenges in your life that seem too big to face?
If you are interested in joining my waiting list, please email me instead of calling! Do you become stressed easily? Do you worry all the time? Do you feel less motivated to do daily tasks? Do you face challenges in your life that seem too big to face?
(470) 318-3233 View (470) 318-3233
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Katherine May
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Athens, GA 30606
My name is Katherine May and I look forward to helping you create a life that is peaceful, fruitful, and full of beauty. I believe in helping people build on their strengths, gain insight, and develop effective coping skills. It can be difficult to open up and begin working on personal issues, and I like to tailor our therapy to the individual or family. I always welcome feedback about what is or is not helping. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, work or school stress, adjustment issues, and life transition issues. I love Athens and my work with both residents and UGA students and staff!
My name is Katherine May and I look forward to helping you create a life that is peaceful, fruitful, and full of beauty. I believe in helping people build on their strengths, gain insight, and develop effective coping skills. It can be difficult to open up and begin working on personal issues, and I like to tailor our therapy to the individual or family. I always welcome feedback about what is or is not helping. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, work or school stress, adjustment issues, and life transition issues. I love Athens and my work with both residents and UGA students and staff!
(706) 670-3097 View (706) 670-3097
Photo of Caroline Broom, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Caroline Broom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Athens, GA 30606  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
If you are navigating a significant life transition, trauma, or difficult interpersonal relationship and seeking peace of mind and body, I am here as a source of support to walk beside you along the journey. My hope is for clients to gain increased awareness, coping skills, and a sense of grounding within themselves and their environment. I have experience using trauma-informed, strengths-based, and gender-affirming approaches as I engage collaboratively with clients to increase a sense of agency, self-efficacy, and capacity for sustainable change.
If you are navigating a significant life transition, trauma, or difficult interpersonal relationship and seeking peace of mind and body, I am here as a source of support to walk beside you along the journey. My hope is for clients to gain increased awareness, coping skills, and a sense of grounding within themselves and their environment. I have experience using trauma-informed, strengths-based, and gender-affirming approaches as I engage collaboratively with clients to increase a sense of agency, self-efficacy, and capacity for sustainable change.
(706) 906-6770 View (706) 906-6770
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Project Family LLC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Athens, GA 30605
Project Family, LLC is a community healthcare organization serving children, adolescents, and adults with mental health needs and substance abuse concerns. Our agency includes psychiatrists, psychologists, Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) who collaborate to provide integrative care. As a Community Provider we are approved by the state of Georgia to offer outpatient behavioral health services including Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Behavioral Health Assessments, Treatment Planning, Psychiatric Services and many others.
Project Family, LLC is a community healthcare organization serving children, adolescents, and adults with mental health needs and substance abuse concerns. Our agency includes psychiatrists, psychologists, Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) who collaborate to provide integrative care. As a Community Provider we are approved by the state of Georgia to offer outpatient behavioral health services including Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Behavioral Health Assessments, Treatment Planning, Psychiatric Services and many others.
(762) 221-5633 View (762) 221-5633
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Meredith Payne
Counselor, APC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Athens, GA 30606
Hi there! My name is Meredith. I am so glad you found my page. I work with children (ages 3-11), teens, college age adults, and adults. I primarily work with anxiety, ADHD, trauma, low-self esteem, and behavioral issues. My goal is to empower you/your child to discover the tools needed to overcome life's struggles. I am passionate about creating a welcoming environment where you/your child feel safe and validated. I would be so honored to walk with you through your journey of self-discovery and healing. You are already one step closer to creating the life you desire!
Hi there! My name is Meredith. I am so glad you found my page. I work with children (ages 3-11), teens, college age adults, and adults. I primarily work with anxiety, ADHD, trauma, low-self esteem, and behavioral issues. My goal is to empower you/your child to discover the tools needed to overcome life's struggles. I am passionate about creating a welcoming environment where you/your child feel safe and validated. I would be so honored to walk with you through your journey of self-discovery and healing. You are already one step closer to creating the life you desire!
(678) 726-5117 View (678) 726-5117
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Dr. Amanda Faucher
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMHC-S, ACS, MCAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Athens, GA 30604  (Online Only)
I enjoy working with couples, families, and individuals seeking to better themselves in some way or improve communication.
I enjoy working with couples, families, and individuals seeking to better themselves in some way or improve communication.
(770) 758-0209 View (770) 758-0209
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Feven B. Seyoum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Athens, GA 30601  (Online Only)
Welcome, I am Feven! Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? I help individuals manage anxiety, depression and burnouts. Together, we can identify what's not working and get you back to balance. We'll use a whole self approach, addressing the needs of your mind, body and spirit. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate the different challenges they face and build coping skills to create more fulfilling and holistic life experiences.
Welcome, I am Feven! Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? I help individuals manage anxiety, depression and burnouts. Together, we can identify what's not working and get you back to balance. We'll use a whole self approach, addressing the needs of your mind, body and spirit. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate the different challenges they face and build coping skills to create more fulfilling and holistic life experiences.
(678) 831-7137 View (678) 831-7137

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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.