Adoption Therapists in Fishers, IN

Jennifer Mysogland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Fishers, IN 46038
Waitlist for new clients
In my practice, I provide mental health therapy for individuals and families with specialty in trauma/complex trauma, attachment, grief/loss and adoption.
Specialized Training: EMDR, EMDR with Children/Adolescents, Sandtray/EMDR with Sandtray, Theraplay, Certified Advanced Grief Specialist, Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider, Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
In my practice, I provide mental health therapy for individuals and families with specialty in trauma/complex trauma, attachment, grief/loss and adoption.
Specialized Training: EMDR, EMDR with Children/Adolescents, Sandtray/EMDR with Sandtray, Theraplay, Certified Advanced Grief Specialist, Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider, Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
(317) 480-1510 View (317) 480-1510
Kate Creason
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Fishers, IN 46037
I work with adults, children, and families that have experienced trauma, adoption, or attachment concerns.
I approach each individual or family with a desire to understand what has happened and how we can work together to heal past wounds. What sets me apart are my expertise in the field and my commitment to each individual and family I serve. It would be an honor to walk along side you in healing.
I work with adults, children, and families that have experienced trauma, adoption, or attachment concerns.
I approach each individual or family with a desire to understand what has happened and how we can work together to heal past wounds. What sets me apart are my expertise in the field and my commitment to each individual and family I serve. It would be an honor to walk along side you in healing.
(463) 300-5336 View (463) 300-5336
Lea Darido
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Fishers, IN 46038
You are in a relationship where an ocean keeps growing between you and the person you love most, exhausted, with nothing left to give. Or you are the one pulling away, drowning quietly, unable to explain why. You scroll through your phone and see everyone else moving forward and wonder why it feels so out of reach for you. Or you are not in a relationship at all, and you feel the weight of that too. Stuck in the same pattern, the same ending, wondering why real connection keeps slipping through your fingers. You are carrying a quiet ache that follows you everywhere. Something brought you to this page and it is not an accident.
You are in a relationship where an ocean keeps growing between you and the person you love most, exhausted, with nothing left to give. Or you are the one pulling away, drowning quietly, unable to explain why. You scroll through your phone and see everyone else moving forward and wonder why it feels so out of reach for you. Or you are not in a relationship at all, and you feel the weight of that too. Stuck in the same pattern, the same ending, wondering why real connection keeps slipping through your fingers. You are carrying a quiet ache that follows you everywhere. Something brought you to this page and it is not an accident.
(463) 252-3451 View (463) 252-3451
Danelle King
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
I am Danelle King, MSW, LCSW, and for over 30 years I have been dedicated to walking alongside individuals and couples and families as they navigate life’s challenges. With a natural gift for nurturing and support, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where my clients can be open and honest without fear of criticism. I believe that healing begins with honesty, and I am gentle in my approach, offering genuine feedback and personalized guidance tailored to each person’s unique circumstances.
I am Danelle King, MSW, LCSW, and for over 30 years I have been dedicated to walking alongside individuals and couples and families as they navigate life’s challenges. With a natural gift for nurturing and support, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where my clients can be open and honest without fear of criticism. I believe that healing begins with honesty, and I am gentle in my approach, offering genuine feedback and personalized guidance tailored to each person’s unique circumstances.
(317) 733-7204 View (317) 733-7204
Kathy McHone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Fishers, IN 46038
I have specialized knowledge in working with adoption and trauma.
I also have specialized knowledge in family issues, parenting, stress management, parent/child relationships, behavioral challenges and relationship issues. I am trained in Theraplay Level One and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI). I am Level 1 and 2 trained in Brainspotting. I also offer walk-and-talk sessions.
I have specialized knowledge in working with adoption and trauma.
I also have specialized knowledge in family issues, parenting, stress management, parent/child relationships, behavioral challenges and relationship issues. I am trained in Theraplay Level One and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI). I am Level 1 and 2 trained in Brainspotting. I also offer walk-and-talk sessions.
(317) 527-4550 View (317) 527-4550
Amber N. Hawkins
Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LMHCA
2 Endorsed
Fishers, IN 46038
Have you ever felt disconnected from the people around you? Or felt disconnected from yourself? Do you find yourself overreacting to the situations around you? Would you like more information on why you make the same unhealthy choices? I can help guide you through the process of self-discovery, healing, and becoming a healthier version of yourself. I enjoy working with individuals who are ready to dig a little deeper.
Have you ever felt disconnected from the people around you? Or felt disconnected from yourself? Do you find yourself overreacting to the situations around you? Would you like more information on why you make the same unhealthy choices? I can help guide you through the process of self-discovery, healing, and becoming a healthier version of yourself. I enjoy working with individuals who are ready to dig a little deeper.
(463) 220-0117 View (463) 220-0117
Brian Lahti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
11 Endorsed
Fishers, IN 46037
When your nervous system has been under stress for a long time, even everyday situations can feel exhausting or overwhelming. Past experiences, relationship patterns, or chronic stress may keep you feeling stuck in survival mode. Therapy isn’t about pushing through or “fixing” yourself, it’s about understanding your stress responses and learning how to gently create new patterns. We’ll work together to restore balance, safety, and emotional clarity. Together, we help children, teens, individuals, and couples feel more regulated, confident, and connected in daily life.
When your nervous system has been under stress for a long time, even everyday situations can feel exhausting or overwhelming. Past experiences, relationship patterns, or chronic stress may keep you feeling stuck in survival mode. Therapy isn’t about pushing through or “fixing” yourself, it’s about understanding your stress responses and learning how to gently create new patterns. We’ll work together to restore balance, safety, and emotional clarity. Together, we help children, teens, individuals, and couples feel more regulated, confident, and connected in daily life.
(463) 219-2940 View (463) 219-2940
Taylor Leamon Stephens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Fishers, IN 46038
Hello and thank you for visiting my page. My name is Taylor, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. My areas of expertise are in treating addiction, anxiety, trauma, depression, and behavioral concerns. I take a client-centered strengths-based approach to counseling in an effort to help others reach their goals. I have been fortunate enough to obtain several years of experience in working with both children and adults. I look forward to collaborating with you and helping you to reach your goals or overcome whatever distress has motivated you to consider therapy.
Hello and thank you for visiting my page. My name is Taylor, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. My areas of expertise are in treating addiction, anxiety, trauma, depression, and behavioral concerns. I take a client-centered strengths-based approach to counseling in an effort to help others reach their goals. I have been fortunate enough to obtain several years of experience in working with both children and adults. I look forward to collaborating with you and helping you to reach your goals or overcome whatever distress has motivated you to consider therapy.
(765) 207-5363 View (765) 207-5363
Melissa Reyes
Counselor, LMHCA
1 Endorsed
Fishers, IN 46037
Feeling stuck in past wounds, old patterns, or relationship challenges? I work with clients ready to explore their behaviors and relationships with honesty and openness. I specialize in childhood trauma whether it's still fresh or from years past. I view each client holistically and help them connect key moments from the past to current behaviors and thought patterns. Empowering clients to not only identify patterns, but break them down, reframe and shift into the positive changes they want for their life is my goal each session.
Feeling stuck in past wounds, old patterns, or relationship challenges? I work with clients ready to explore their behaviors and relationships with honesty and openness. I specialize in childhood trauma whether it's still fresh or from years past. I view each client holistically and help them connect key moments from the past to current behaviors and thought patterns. Empowering clients to not only identify patterns, but break them down, reframe and shift into the positive changes they want for their life is my goal each session.
(317) 699-7037 View (317) 699-7037
Heather M. Hengen
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Fishers, IN 46038
My ideal client is between the ages of 3-12 and their families. I focus on the use of child centered play therapy which is beneficial in meeting goals for children with anxiety,depression, ADHD, behavioral concerns, divorce, trauma, social skills, healthy communication and relationships.
My ideal client is between the ages of 3-12 and their families. I focus on the use of child centered play therapy which is beneficial in meeting goals for children with anxiety,depression, ADHD, behavioral concerns, divorce, trauma, social skills, healthy communication and relationships.
(317) 942-3494 View (317) 942-3494
Kisha L. Parker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, LMFT
Fishers, IN 46038
Now accepting Medicaid too! Currently rendering services for individual adults and high school seniors ONLY via online therapy sessions.
Now accepting Medicaid too! Currently rendering services for individual adults and high school seniors ONLY via online therapy sessions.
(317) 620-8898 View (317) 620-8898
Alecia Brantingham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Fishers, IN 46037
Strengthening Families, LLC is a group private practice that focuses on the family system, specifically how it is impacted by adoption, trauma and attachment issues.
Experience and ongoing consultation and training about attachment and adoption issues along with how trauma affects relationships has continued to equip our practice to offer services that help families address the many issues that come with parenting children who have experienced trauma through many different situations in their lives.
Strengthening Families, LLC is a group private practice that focuses on the family system, specifically how it is impacted by adoption, trauma and attachment issues.
Experience and ongoing consultation and training about attachment and adoption issues along with how trauma affects relationships has continued to equip our practice to offer services that help families address the many issues that come with parenting children who have experienced trauma through many different situations in their lives.
(463) 273-3426 View (463) 273-3426
Lauren McQuarters
Counselor, LMHC
6 Endorsed
Fishers, IN 46038
This gave me incredible exposure to not only varying degrees of mental health in children, but also to the foster and adoption system.
Being able to sit in the room and be present with whoever is sitting across from me is something I am incredibly passionate about. Being able to work with a wide variety of ages, personalities, and mental health diagnoses only makes my job that much more interesting and engaging for me. I don't think I'm able to name 'my ideal client' because I don't think I have one. I want to be able to help whoever I can with any and all of the strategies and tools that we can come up with together, in the room. It's all about showing up however each and every one of my clients' needs me to show up.
This gave me incredible exposure to not only varying degrees of mental health in children, but also to the foster and adoption system.
Being able to sit in the room and be present with whoever is sitting across from me is something I am incredibly passionate about. Being able to work with a wide variety of ages, personalities, and mental health diagnoses only makes my job that much more interesting and engaging for me. I don't think I'm able to name 'my ideal client' because I don't think I have one. I want to be able to help whoever I can with any and all of the strategies and tools that we can come up with together, in the room. It's all about showing up however each and every one of my clients' needs me to show up.
(463) 345-4776 View (463) 345-4776
Mary T Francisco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAC
3 Endorsed
Fishers, IN 46038
With over 17 years of experience, I walk alongside individuals and couples as they navigate life’s transitions. Change can feel overwhelming, and decision-making during these seasons often brings uncertainty. I specialize in working with women transitioning into motherhood and adjusting to the emotional and practical demands that come with it. I am trained in treating postpartum mood disorders, Imago therapy for couples and am certified in Brainspotting, which is trauma based therapy.
With over 17 years of experience, I walk alongside individuals and couples as they navigate life’s transitions. Change can feel overwhelming, and decision-making during these seasons often brings uncertainty. I specialize in working with women transitioning into motherhood and adjusting to the emotional and practical demands that come with it. I am trained in treating postpartum mood disorders, Imago therapy for couples and am certified in Brainspotting, which is trauma based therapy.
(317) 978-5953 View (317) 978-5953
Jonathan Mangano
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Fishers, IN 46037
Counseling can be intimidating, but I want to foster a safe, compassionate, and empathetic place where you can talk about the things you don’t know how to talk about. As a therapist, I seek to create a space for your true self to shine through as we work together to confront the challenges, insecurities, and past traumas you carry, and to ultimately find healing. At this stage as you consider therapy and seek to find the right fit, I want to encourage you by simply saying that you are enough. You do not have to be more than who you are. And who you are is worthy of love, of care, and of mental and emotional health.
Counseling can be intimidating, but I want to foster a safe, compassionate, and empathetic place where you can talk about the things you don’t know how to talk about. As a therapist, I seek to create a space for your true self to shine through as we work together to confront the challenges, insecurities, and past traumas you carry, and to ultimately find healing. At this stage as you consider therapy and seek to find the right fit, I want to encourage you by simply saying that you are enough. You do not have to be more than who you are. And who you are is worthy of love, of care, and of mental and emotional health.
(317) 676-6205 View (317) 676-6205
The Marriage and Family Clinic
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Fishers, IN 46038
Do you want therapy that includes a relational component to your care? The Marriage and Family Clinic is a holistic mental health clinic in downtown Fishers offering care from a team of providers with specialty trainings and certifications. By offering a variety of services, we create a treatment plan where you decide who comes, what is worked on, and how often. The MFC has individual, couples, family and group therapy. We also offer social skills groups, OT, medication services, feeding therapy and neurofeedback. For more information, please go to our website! We know sometimes the whole family needs care.
Do you want therapy that includes a relational component to your care? The Marriage and Family Clinic is a holistic mental health clinic in downtown Fishers offering care from a team of providers with specialty trainings and certifications. By offering a variety of services, we create a treatment plan where you decide who comes, what is worked on, and how often. The MFC has individual, couples, family and group therapy. We also offer social skills groups, OT, medication services, feeding therapy and neurofeedback. For more information, please go to our website! We know sometimes the whole family needs care.
(317) 623-4105 View (317) 623-4105
Adeline Neil
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MAMFT, LMFTA
4 Endorsed
Fishers, IN 46038
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating a parenting challenge, struggling in your relationship, or trying to better understand yourself or your child, therapy can provide a place to slow down, make sense of what's happening, and find a path forward. I strive to create a warm, supportive, and collaborative space where clients of all ages feel safe to be themselves while building the skills and confidence to navigate life's challenges.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating a parenting challenge, struggling in your relationship, or trying to better understand yourself or your child, therapy can provide a place to slow down, make sense of what's happening, and find a path forward. I strive to create a warm, supportive, and collaborative space where clients of all ages feel safe to be themselves while building the skills and confidence to navigate life's challenges.
(463) 208-4359 View (463) 208-4359
Joshua Terhune
Counselor, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Fishers, IN 46038
Something’s wrong, but you can’t quite name it. You've been going through the motions and somewhere along the line, the color started draining out of everything. You're not in crisis. But you're just... not okay. And you've been not-okay long enough that it's starting to feel normal. And it shouldn't. Here's what I can tell you after 15 years of doing this work: that feeling almost always has a source. Whatever it is, I've helped a lot of people find it and start building something that actually feels like living. You don't have to have it figured out before you call. That's what we do together.
Something’s wrong, but you can’t quite name it. You've been going through the motions and somewhere along the line, the color started draining out of everything. You're not in crisis. But you're just... not okay. And you've been not-okay long enough that it's starting to feel normal. And it shouldn't. Here's what I can tell you after 15 years of doing this work: that feeling almost always has a source. Whatever it is, I've helped a lot of people find it and start building something that actually feels like living. You don't have to have it figured out before you call. That's what we do together.
(317) 886-1835 View (317) 886-1835
Brooke Janowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My professional background includes experience in child welfare, hospital, hospice, and nursing home settings, giving me a strong foundation in child development, trauma, relationships, family dynamics, and the healing process. Since beginning my career in 2018, I’ve supported individuals and families from diverse backgrounds through a variety of life transitions and mental health challenges. I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) in 2020 and specialize in trauma-focused therapy. I’ve learned that life rarely goes exactly as planned, and having the right support can make navigating the unexpected a little easier.
My professional background includes experience in child welfare, hospital, hospice, and nursing home settings, giving me a strong foundation in child development, trauma, relationships, family dynamics, and the healing process. Since beginning my career in 2018, I’ve supported individuals and families from diverse backgrounds through a variety of life transitions and mental health challenges. I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) in 2020 and specialize in trauma-focused therapy. I’ve learned that life rarely goes exactly as planned, and having the right support can make navigating the unexpected a little easier.
(219) 268-8135 View (219) 268-8135
Kenya L Campbell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
As a therapist, I am passionate about journeying with people who desire to see healing and transformation in their lives. Uncertain times can often produce feelings of insecurity and emotional distress. You may find yourself experiencing anxiety, depression, relational conflict, grief, loss and isolation in these times of crisis. Buried beneath the emotional distress you may be experiencing is the authentic you. You are not alone. Help is available. Throughout our journey together, we will work to identify the negative patterns and thought processes that contribute to you feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
As a therapist, I am passionate about journeying with people who desire to see healing and transformation in their lives. Uncertain times can often produce feelings of insecurity and emotional distress. You may find yourself experiencing anxiety, depression, relational conflict, grief, loss and isolation in these times of crisis. Buried beneath the emotional distress you may be experiencing is the authentic you. You are not alone. Help is available. Throughout our journey together, we will work to identify the negative patterns and thought processes that contribute to you feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
(317) 790-2260 View (317) 790-2260

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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.