Adoption Therapists in Richmond, IN
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by constant stress, your child’s behavior, or the pressure of holding everything together, you’re not alone.
I work with children ages 2–12, parents & caregivers, young adults, and professionals who are dealing with anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and challenging behaviors like tantrums and defiance.
Many of my clients come in feeling stuck, exhausted, or unsure what to try next. My work focuses on helping you move from feeling stuck and overwhelmed to feeling confident, equipped, and in control.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by constant stress, your child’s behavior, or the pressure of holding everything together, you’re not alone.
I work with children ages 2–12, parents & caregivers, young adults, and professionals who are dealing with anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and challenging behaviors like tantrums and defiance.
Many of my clients come in feeling stuck, exhausted, or unsure what to try next. My work focuses on helping you move from feeling stuck and overwhelmed to feeling confident, equipped, and in control.
Have you been experiencing emotions intensely or noticing the absence of emotion? Are there aspects of your life and relationships you’d like to improve? Perhaps you want to understand yourself better, recover from traumatic experiences, or increase your resilience in these challenging times. Maybe you aren’t sure what is holding you back and you want to talk to someone who can help.
Have you been experiencing emotions intensely or noticing the absence of emotion? Are there aspects of your life and relationships you’d like to improve? Perhaps you want to understand yourself better, recover from traumatic experiences, or increase your resilience in these challenging times. Maybe you aren’t sure what is holding you back and you want to talk to someone who can help.
If you are struggling with depression or anxiety, feel overwhelmed, or just want to talk something through, counseling might be helpful for you. Counseling can help improve self-esteem, develop skills to manage depression and anxiety better, and help to process significant events in our lives. Counseling can help with problems both big and small and can help to develop perspectives or new ways of thinking about things. Give me a call to see if you think counseling will help you.
If you are struggling with depression or anxiety, feel overwhelmed, or just want to talk something through, counseling might be helpful for you. Counseling can help improve self-esteem, develop skills to manage depression and anxiety better, and help to process significant events in our lives. Counseling can help with problems both big and small and can help to develop perspectives or new ways of thinking about things. Give me a call to see if you think counseling will help you.
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I believe each of us is doing the best we can with what we have and what we know; and yet, we all want (and can!) do better through conversation, learning and practicing new ways. I believe that non-judgmental conversation can lead to great ideas and healing. With my years of experience, I have seen individuals and families find the relief they seek and the habits they need to feel better.
I believe each of us is doing the best we can with what we have and what we know; and yet, we all want (and can!) do better through conversation, learning and practicing new ways. I believe that non-judgmental conversation can lead to great ideas and healing. With my years of experience, I have seen individuals and families find the relief they seek and the habits they need to feel better.
Hello! I’m Eldon Solomon, an Indiana Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 33 years of dedicated experience in the field. Throughout my career, I have honed trusted clinical skills that have empowered hundreds of individuals and families to navigate a variety of challenges. Whether dealing with the complexities of military service, career transitions, family conflicts, or the lasting effects of trauma and abuse, I am committed to supporting clients in finding effective coping strategies and making informed decisions.
Hello! I’m Eldon Solomon, an Indiana Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 33 years of dedicated experience in the field. Throughout my career, I have honed trusted clinical skills that have empowered hundreds of individuals and families to navigate a variety of challenges. Whether dealing with the complexities of military service, career transitions, family conflicts, or the lasting effects of trauma and abuse, I am committed to supporting clients in finding effective coping strategies and making informed decisions.
Online Therapists
My focus is designed to help individuals, couples and families realize their strengths and potential. Working individually, as a couple, or a family, my clients can, with minimal assistance, effectively address and resolve issues that hinder their well-being. My understanding nature, paired with my strong desire to see people thrive, allows my clients to grow in a safe environment conducive to the achievement of optimum life potential. What sets my practice apart from others, is that I offer my services in an office setting, as well as in the privacy and comfort of your home.
My focus is designed to help individuals, couples and families realize their strengths and potential. Working individually, as a couple, or a family, my clients can, with minimal assistance, effectively address and resolve issues that hinder their well-being. My understanding nature, paired with my strong desire to see people thrive, allows my clients to grow in a safe environment conducive to the achievement of optimum life potential. What sets my practice apart from others, is that I offer my services in an office setting, as well as in the privacy and comfort of your home.
If you have made it here, you may be feeling stuck, disappointed, confused, or even indifferent to the world around you. Whether you're battling the challenges of a difficult environment or the heaviness of unprocessed wounds, you do not have to do it alone. Therapy can provide you with a space for sorting through those struggles in a safe and open way.
If you have made it here, you may be feeling stuck, disappointed, confused, or even indifferent to the world around you. Whether you're battling the challenges of a difficult environment or the heaviness of unprocessed wounds, you do not have to do it alone. Therapy can provide you with a space for sorting through those struggles in a safe and open way.
Hi! My name is Maggie Peters and I have been a Mental Health Counselor for about 10 years. I do my best to create a welcoming, open minded and creative environment for my clients to feel comfortable and grow. I have worked as an outpatient therapist/mental health counselor in many settings such as crisis intervention, as I used to work for the 988 suicide prevention hotline, as well as a wide variety of ages and populations, including children and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar, ADHD trauma and suicide/self harm. I enjoy exploring coping strategies, implementing healthy, daily practices and processing stressors.
Hi! My name is Maggie Peters and I have been a Mental Health Counselor for about 10 years. I do my best to create a welcoming, open minded and creative environment for my clients to feel comfortable and grow. I have worked as an outpatient therapist/mental health counselor in many settings such as crisis intervention, as I used to work for the 988 suicide prevention hotline, as well as a wide variety of ages and populations, including children and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar, ADHD trauma and suicide/self harm. I enjoy exploring coping strategies, implementing healthy, daily practices and processing stressors.
As an LMFT, I specialize in families: Kids, teens, adolescents, couples, blending families, and fostering/ adoption.
Life never ceases to present us with challenges in all aspects of life. You are not alone, and going through the therapy process will empower you to feel more capable of facing your challenges, and create healthy, sustainable change for the future!
As an LMFT, I specialize in families: Kids, teens, adolescents, couples, blending families, and fostering/ adoption.
Life never ceases to present us with challenges in all aspects of life. You are not alone, and going through the therapy process will empower you to feel more capable of facing your challenges, and create healthy, sustainable change for the future!
I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share with you a little about my approach to therapy and my focus areas of practice. As a licensed clinical social worker in both Indiana and Florida, I am dedicated to providing my clients with a safe and supportive space to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I understand that taking the first step can be daunting and may bring up a lot of questions and concerns. I want to assure you that in our first session together, we will explore your needs and what you hope to gain from therapy.
I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share with you a little about my approach to therapy and my focus areas of practice. As a licensed clinical social worker in both Indiana and Florida, I am dedicated to providing my clients with a safe and supportive space to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I understand that taking the first step can be daunting and may bring up a lot of questions and concerns. I want to assure you that in our first session together, we will explore your needs and what you hope to gain from therapy.
I specialize in working with women navigating trauma, infertility, pregnancy, motherhood, and adoption.
My approach integrates trauma-informed care with a strong focus on the mind-body connection. I incorporate somatic work to help you tune into your body, regulate your nervous system, and process experiences that words alone often can’t fully access. Together, we will gently explore patterns, build emotional safety, and create space for sustainable healing.
I specialize in working with women navigating trauma, infertility, pregnancy, motherhood, and adoption.
My approach integrates trauma-informed care with a strong focus on the mind-body connection. I incorporate somatic work to help you tune into your body, regulate your nervous system, and process experiences that words alone often can’t fully access. Together, we will gently explore patterns, build emotional safety, and create space for sustainable healing.
If you are interested in services, please visit Safehavencounseling.net and fill out the Contact Form! In my approach to child therapy, I bring a distinctive perspective rooted in the intersection of play therapy, child development, and early relational health.
If you are interested in services, please visit Safehavencounseling.net and fill out the Contact Form! In my approach to child therapy, I bring a distinctive perspective rooted in the intersection of play therapy, child development, and early relational health.
Ellie Mental Health has multiple providers available! We do not have a waitlist. We have flexible hours and a diverse range of therapists. We are happy to support clients ages 8 and up. Call today to get scheduled with one of our fabulous therapists! You can also visit our website to check out our lovely team.
Ellie Mental Health has multiple providers available! We do not have a waitlist. We have flexible hours and a diverse range of therapists. We are happy to support clients ages 8 and up. Call today to get scheduled with one of our fabulous therapists! You can also visit our website to check out our lovely team.
Bonnie Spallinger is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Indiana. She completed her graduate program from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia in 2015. Bonnie has served in community mental health and private practice for several years and has experience working with families, women, men, adolescents, and children. Her expertise is working with adolescents and emerging adults struggling with trauma, decision making, life issues, and behavioral issues. She enjoys assisting parents in finding helpful methods to parent their children.
Bonnie Spallinger is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Indiana. She completed her graduate program from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia in 2015. Bonnie has served in community mental health and private practice for several years and has experience working with families, women, men, adolescents, and children. Her expertise is working with adolescents and emerging adults struggling with trauma, decision making, life issues, and behavioral issues. She enjoys assisting parents in finding helpful methods to parent their children.
Hi, I'm Sam! I work with adults looking to increase their sense of peace and joy after living with depression, anxiety, and trauma responses for extended periods of time. I also support people who want to improve their body image, overcome disordered eating, or gain control from addictive patterns. Pain is hard to carry day to day. My goal is to help you relieve that burden.
Hi, I'm Sam! I work with adults looking to increase their sense of peace and joy after living with depression, anxiety, and trauma responses for extended periods of time. I also support people who want to improve their body image, overcome disordered eating, or gain control from addictive patterns. Pain is hard to carry day to day. My goal is to help you relieve that burden.
Do you ever feel like life is one huge juggling act, and you’re the one keeping all the plates spinning—your career, relationships, family, and yourself? Maybe you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you’re falling short no matter how hard you try. Or perhaps food & body image feel like a constant battle, leaving you stuck in cycles of dieting, emotional eating, and self-criticism. Therapy isn’t about fixing you- it’s about unraveling the pressure, the self-doubt, and the impossible expectations you carry, so you can breathe again. You deserve a life that feels lighter, more balanced, and deeply aligned with who you truly are.
Do you ever feel like life is one huge juggling act, and you’re the one keeping all the plates spinning—your career, relationships, family, and yourself? Maybe you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you’re falling short no matter how hard you try. Or perhaps food & body image feel like a constant battle, leaving you stuck in cycles of dieting, emotional eating, and self-criticism. Therapy isn’t about fixing you- it’s about unraveling the pressure, the self-doubt, and the impossible expectations you carry, so you can breathe again. You deserve a life that feels lighter, more balanced, and deeply aligned with who you truly are.
I help women, children, and families find a sense of wholeness by connecting to themselves and others so they can live to their utmost potential.
I use EMDR, Internal Family Systems(IFS), Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), and TheraPlay to help each client reach the wholeness they long for.
I help women, children, and families find a sense of wholeness by connecting to themselves and others so they can live to their utmost potential.
I use EMDR, Internal Family Systems(IFS), Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), and TheraPlay to help each client reach the wholeness they long for.
Hello, My name is Anthony Michael. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I approach therapy with an open mind and open heart, seeking an alliance and offer of collaboration and fidelity to my clients as we embark on our journey together to find effective problem solving skills, solutions, resolutions and healthy perspectives for life's challenges. Areas of clinical practice include, but are not limited to relationships, anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma.
Hello, My name is Anthony Michael. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I approach therapy with an open mind and open heart, seeking an alliance and offer of collaboration and fidelity to my clients as we embark on our journey together to find effective problem solving skills, solutions, resolutions and healthy perspectives for life's challenges. Areas of clinical practice include, but are not limited to relationships, anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma.
Our staff of counselors, who specialize in trauma and attachment issues, delight in helping you deal with relationship issues in your family, anxiety and depression, parent/child issues and many other mental health issues. While we are known as a Christian counseling center, we work with you where you are in your life and assist you in dealing with the issues you bring to the therapeutic relationship. Treatment processes range from traditional talk therapy to Attachment Based Relationship Therapy.
Our staff of counselors, who specialize in trauma and attachment issues, delight in helping you deal with relationship issues in your family, anxiety and depression, parent/child issues and many other mental health issues. While we are known as a Christian counseling center, we work with you where you are in your life and assist you in dealing with the issues you bring to the therapeutic relationship. Treatment processes range from traditional talk therapy to Attachment Based Relationship Therapy.
Has there been a recent change in your child's or teen's behavior or emotions? Has your family experienced an increase in stress and you are needing support with adjusting? Parenting is hard and parenting a child with behavioral or emotional needs is exceptionally challenging. I believe that every parent is doing their best to meet the needs of their child and asking for support in your journey is the first step toward being, not only their parent, but also their advocate.
Has there been a recent change in your child's or teen's behavior or emotions? Has your family experienced an increase in stress and you are needing support with adjusting? Parenting is hard and parenting a child with behavioral or emotional needs is exceptionally challenging. I believe that every parent is doing their best to meet the needs of their child and asking for support in your journey is the first step toward being, not only their parent, but also their advocate.
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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.