Adoption Therapists in Kirkwood, MO
Many children I see have pre-verbal trauma from parental stress during pregnancy, adoption, neglect, or abuse.
My objective is to help a child and family move from surviving to thriving by helping the child heal from trauma and the family system heal and change to support each individual.
Many children I see have pre-verbal trauma from parental stress during pregnancy, adoption, neglect, or abuse.
My objective is to help a child and family move from surviving to thriving by helping the child heal from trauma and the family system heal and change to support each individual.
You are worthy of delight, safety, and care. Through various trials and experiences, this inherent belief has been squashed, marred, or denied. Whether you are off-kilter internally, relationally, or with the world around you, my office is a steady space for you. Balance can be found again, and I hope to be a secure presence, navigating you through the imbalance you are experiencing. I see you. I know there is a blend of grief, pain, shame, strength, and joy all tangled up within you. Together, we can face these and move towards flourishing and wholeness.
You are worthy of delight, safety, and care. Through various trials and experiences, this inherent belief has been squashed, marred, or denied. Whether you are off-kilter internally, relationally, or with the world around you, my office is a steady space for you. Balance can be found again, and I hope to be a secure presence, navigating you through the imbalance you are experiencing. I see you. I know there is a blend of grief, pain, shame, strength, and joy all tangled up within you. Together, we can face these and move towards flourishing and wholeness.
I have been personally affected by a high risk pregnancy, a traumatic birth and a NICU stay. That is what has led me to this work. For the past fourteen years, my work has been with perinatal mental health; specifically working with women with high risk pregnancies due to a congenital anomaly identified in their baby during pregnancy. I am here to help anyone that is struggling with feelings of angst and unrest about those unexpected challenges that are thrown your way. I have worked a great deal with perinatal and infant loss as well. I have a growing passion for helping women, specifically focusing on maternal mental health.
I have been personally affected by a high risk pregnancy, a traumatic birth and a NICU stay. That is what has led me to this work. For the past fourteen years, my work has been with perinatal mental health; specifically working with women with high risk pregnancies due to a congenital anomaly identified in their baby during pregnancy. I am here to help anyone that is struggling with feelings of angst and unrest about those unexpected challenges that are thrown your way. I have worked a great deal with perinatal and infant loss as well. I have a growing passion for helping women, specifically focusing on maternal mental health.
If your child is hurting, imagine a life where hope enters in, allowing pain to heal, so both you and your child can begin to feel whole again. With a strong background in crisis intervention, suicide prevention and adolescent depression and anxiety, I work with children, teens, adults and parents. I offer a client-centered, strength-based, philosophy. Together we work to quiet the mind, uncover resiliency & provide hope for healing. It is my privilege to walk beside one who is struggling. I aim to provide an affirming space for all, allowing them to once again uncover their inner strengths, unique gifts and the capacity to thrive.
If your child is hurting, imagine a life where hope enters in, allowing pain to heal, so both you and your child can begin to feel whole again. With a strong background in crisis intervention, suicide prevention and adolescent depression and anxiety, I work with children, teens, adults and parents. I offer a client-centered, strength-based, philosophy. Together we work to quiet the mind, uncover resiliency & provide hope for healing. It is my privilege to walk beside one who is struggling. I aim to provide an affirming space for all, allowing them to once again uncover their inner strengths, unique gifts and the capacity to thrive.
I am a psychotherapist with specialized training in childhood trauma, family-of-origin issues, relationship dynamics, sexuality, and gender. I work with folks navigating challenges in intimacy, communication, identity, depression, anxiety, parenting, and relationships. I am committed to providing care that is inclusive and affirming of LGBTQ+ identities, culture, ability, and diverse expressions of humanity. We live intersectional lives and all of who we are needs to be able to show up in the therapy room. I aim to support you in creating the kind of relationships—both with others and with yourself—that feel safe and authentic.
I am a psychotherapist with specialized training in childhood trauma, family-of-origin issues, relationship dynamics, sexuality, and gender. I work with folks navigating challenges in intimacy, communication, identity, depression, anxiety, parenting, and relationships. I am committed to providing care that is inclusive and affirming of LGBTQ+ identities, culture, ability, and diverse expressions of humanity. We live intersectional lives and all of who we are needs to be able to show up in the therapy room. I aim to support you in creating the kind of relationships—both with others and with yourself—that feel safe and authentic.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Missouri-St Louis. I have 27 years of clinical experience providing therapy to children/adolescents (young men and women), adults, and families across a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, and relationship issues. In addition to work working with the aforementioned clients, I work with multiracial families and individuals to work through complex family dynamics and cultural identity.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Missouri-St Louis. I have 27 years of clinical experience providing therapy to children/adolescents (young men and women), adults, and families across a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, and relationship issues. In addition to work working with the aforementioned clients, I work with multiracial families and individuals to work through complex family dynamics and cultural identity.
I work with adults and families who are facing symptoms of anxiety, depression, behavioral issues or other barriers to emotional well-being. I will help you gain an understanding of what has led to your current situation, and then help you move toward solutions. With a working understanding of family systems, attachment science, personality disorders and trauma-informed practices, I especially enjoy working with people who are challenged in relationships with their parents, spouses or children. I am also passionate about helping adult clients become "cycle breakers" and gain relief from generational dysfunction.
I work with adults and families who are facing symptoms of anxiety, depression, behavioral issues or other barriers to emotional well-being. I will help you gain an understanding of what has led to your current situation, and then help you move toward solutions. With a working understanding of family systems, attachment science, personality disorders and trauma-informed practices, I especially enjoy working with people who are challenged in relationships with their parents, spouses or children. I am also passionate about helping adult clients become "cycle breakers" and gain relief from generational dysfunction.
Specializing in adolescent, adult, and family therapy, my mission is to help you and your family live your best lives—to close the gap between your "real self" and your "ideal self". To reduce conflict. To overcome negative behavioral patterns. To gain self-awareness, emotional insights, and regulation. To help you live in alignment with your values. Whatever your goals, I'm here to help you reach them—fully, presently, and with 100% commitment to you and this process.
Specializing in adolescent, adult, and family therapy, my mission is to help you and your family live your best lives—to close the gap between your "real self" and your "ideal self". To reduce conflict. To overcome negative behavioral patterns. To gain self-awareness, emotional insights, and regulation. To help you live in alignment with your values. Whatever your goals, I'm here to help you reach them—fully, presently, and with 100% commitment to you and this process.
Are you a parent worrying about your son’s behavior? Maybe you're seeing tantrums, meltdowns, or noticing that they’re acting withdrawn. It feels like something else is going on that’s making your son unhappy and no one can figure it out. They might be dealing with a series of stresses — a divorce, school, relationship issues, or the loss of someone important. These events can hit children and teens hard, and on top of growing up, it can be even harder. It’s not always easy to express their feelings or find someone non-judgemental and trustworthy enough who will really listen and help them sort things out.
Are you a parent worrying about your son’s behavior? Maybe you're seeing tantrums, meltdowns, or noticing that they’re acting withdrawn. It feels like something else is going on that’s making your son unhappy and no one can figure it out. They might be dealing with a series of stresses — a divorce, school, relationship issues, or the loss of someone important. These events can hit children and teens hard, and on top of growing up, it can be even harder. It’s not always easy to express their feelings or find someone non-judgemental and trustworthy enough who will really listen and help them sort things out.
I understand how challenging being an adolescent can be. I have worked with adolescents for over 25 years. I can offer a private, confidential and safe environment to be able to work through those challenges. I can help with: anxiety, depression, school issues, being bullied, resolving conflicts, Asperger's Syndrome, social skills, identity struggles, drugs and alcohol issues, and a stressful home life. I am ready to take on those challenges with you and show you that you can overcome them.
I understand how challenging being an adolescent can be. I have worked with adolescents for over 25 years. I can offer a private, confidential and safe environment to be able to work through those challenges. I can help with: anxiety, depression, school issues, being bullied, resolving conflicts, Asperger's Syndrome, social skills, identity struggles, drugs and alcohol issues, and a stressful home life. I am ready to take on those challenges with you and show you that you can overcome them.
I work with adults and couples of all ages, identities and backgrounds. They're seeking help for struggling relationships, stressful careers, trauma, depression, anxiety, and a general feeling of wtf. They want help understanding where they're at, how they got there, and where to go next. They ask things like: Why am I feeling this way? Is this normal? Will you be honest with me if I'm way off base? What am I missing?
I work with adults and couples of all ages, identities and backgrounds. They're seeking help for struggling relationships, stressful careers, trauma, depression, anxiety, and a general feeling of wtf. They want help understanding where they're at, how they got there, and where to go next. They ask things like: Why am I feeling this way? Is this normal? Will you be honest with me if I'm way off base? What am I missing?
Whether you have a clear sense of why you're seeking therapy or just feel something isn't right, starting this process can bring up a lot of different emotions. Painful relationships, unresolved feelings, and difficult life experiences often lead us to reach out for help. Beginning this journey with a new therapist is a compassionate step toward understanding your story and finding a path forward. It’s an opportunity to reflect on your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships, gain clarity, and gently address what’s been holding you back so you can make meaningful changes and move toward greater fulfillment and healing.
Whether you have a clear sense of why you're seeking therapy or just feel something isn't right, starting this process can bring up a lot of different emotions. Painful relationships, unresolved feelings, and difficult life experiences often lead us to reach out for help. Beginning this journey with a new therapist is a compassionate step toward understanding your story and finding a path forward. It’s an opportunity to reflect on your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships, gain clarity, and gently address what’s been holding you back so you can make meaningful changes and move toward greater fulfillment and healing.
If you want a blunt and no sugar coating therapist look no further! Of course, I am honest with the intent of being kind and caring. The goal is to make the client a priority and implement self-care. Therapy is an investment and considered prevention for your own self-care needs. I have over 12 years experience, and worked in medical settings before that. I have experience in the medical health environment with a range of health issues from sufferers of heart attacks, stroke, women's & men's issues, and chronic illnesses. I implement an eclectic approach featuring CBT.
If you want a blunt and no sugar coating therapist look no further! Of course, I am honest with the intent of being kind and caring. The goal is to make the client a priority and implement self-care. Therapy is an investment and considered prevention for your own self-care needs. I have over 12 years experience, and worked in medical settings before that. I have experience in the medical health environment with a range of health issues from sufferers of heart attacks, stroke, women's & men's issues, and chronic illnesses. I implement an eclectic approach featuring CBT.
What would you give to be mentally and emotionally resilient? Can you imagine surfing through life's challenges rather than being pummeled by them? I have been a practising LCSW for 33 years. I've helped people of all ages struggling with emotional regulation, the management of symptoms of depression or anxiety, stress, life transitions, anger management, parenting, and burnout to become the best versions of themselves. Together, we would focus on what is helpful and let go of judging what is right or wrong.
What would you give to be mentally and emotionally resilient? Can you imagine surfing through life's challenges rather than being pummeled by them? I have been a practising LCSW for 33 years. I've helped people of all ages struggling with emotional regulation, the management of symptoms of depression or anxiety, stress, life transitions, anger management, parenting, and burnout to become the best versions of themselves. Together, we would focus on what is helpful and let go of judging what is right or wrong.
Alison specializes in relational therapy with caregivers and their young child - particularly kids who experienced adoption or adversity.
Nate and Alison Brack specialize in traumatic stress. They use approaches backed by research and brain science to address the present impacts of trauma. Nate is a certified EMDR therapist who works with adults. He also uses EEG Neurofeedback, Deep Brain Reorienting, and Internal Family Systems to negotiate subtle and structural dissociation. He specializes in problematic trauma coping including addictive behaviors and substance use. Nate is a vetted and approved first responder treatment provider in Missouri (missouricit. org/provider-map). Additionally, he offers PLPC clinical supervision and consultation
Alison specializes in relational therapy with caregivers and their young child - particularly kids who experienced adoption or adversity.
Nate and Alison Brack specialize in traumatic stress. They use approaches backed by research and brain science to address the present impacts of trauma. Nate is a certified EMDR therapist who works with adults. He also uses EEG Neurofeedback, Deep Brain Reorienting, and Internal Family Systems to negotiate subtle and structural dissociation. He specializes in problematic trauma coping including addictive behaviors and substance use. Nate is a vetted and approved first responder treatment provider in Missouri (missouricit. org/provider-map). Additionally, he offers PLPC clinical supervision and consultation
Are you looking for a therapist in Webster Groves? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT) with experience and a passion for working with children, teens and young adults that are experiencing anxiety, big behaviors or trauma. I utilize play therapy to help children (2+) build emotional strength, resilience and an internal sense of calm.
Are you looking for a therapist in Webster Groves? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT) with experience and a passion for working with children, teens and young adults that are experiencing anxiety, big behaviors or trauma. I utilize play therapy to help children (2+) build emotional strength, resilience and an internal sense of calm.
Welcome to your new beginning! I am here to walk beside you through the healing process and guide you towards a healthier version of yourself. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and genuinely value the importance of building rapport and supporting clients on their individual treatment needs and goals. I believe in the inherent resilience of the human spirit and embrace a strength-based lens when working with teens and adults who have experienced high-conflict trauma as well as other challenges and stressors. I would like to understand and assist navigating your past, present, and future.
Welcome to your new beginning! I am here to walk beside you through the healing process and guide you towards a healthier version of yourself. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and genuinely value the importance of building rapport and supporting clients on their individual treatment needs and goals. I believe in the inherent resilience of the human spirit and embrace a strength-based lens when working with teens and adults who have experienced high-conflict trauma as well as other challenges and stressors. I would like to understand and assist navigating your past, present, and future.
CHANGE: "to make or become different." Chances are if you're checking out websites for therapists, you're likely thinking about change-either change that you're interested in initiating or change that has been thrust upon you. Regardless, it can be a daunting experience and taking the first step is sometimes the most challenging. Take a look at the information here and on my website, and give me a call if you'd like to talk.
CHANGE: "to make or become different." Chances are if you're checking out websites for therapists, you're likely thinking about change-either change that you're interested in initiating or change that has been thrust upon you. Regardless, it can be a daunting experience and taking the first step is sometimes the most challenging. Take a look at the information here and on my website, and give me a call if you'd like to talk.
Considered an expert in the field of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in the midwest region, I am now seeing clients in Colorado as well as Missouri and Illinois. I'm highly trained in pregnancy and birth trauma and have been working with women as an LCSW for almost twenty years. You can find my recent publications "The Sweet Spot of Self-Care for Moms' and "My Weekly Pages" on Amazon.
Considered an expert in the field of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in the midwest region, I am now seeing clients in Colorado as well as Missouri and Illinois. I'm highly trained in pregnancy and birth trauma and have been working with women as an LCSW for almost twenty years. You can find my recent publications "The Sweet Spot of Self-Care for Moms' and "My Weekly Pages" on Amazon.
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I also specialize in areas related to adoption as an adoption counselor, consultant, search specialist, or mediator.
When I first walked into a therapist's office as a client, I was a ball of knotted yarn, twisted with emotion, anxiety, and confusion. I needed something...relief; to make sense of things once again; to understand myself; to identify and solve a problem. I needed someone to help me sort it out. I want to help you unknot that ball of yarn. I want my clients to feel accepted and understood, recognizing their inherent value and strength, through our interactions and exploration of themselves. You are the expert on you. I am the witness, reflection, and guide. I would be honored to help you work through whatever it is you need.
I also specialize in areas related to adoption as an adoption counselor, consultant, search specialist, or mediator.
When I first walked into a therapist's office as a client, I was a ball of knotted yarn, twisted with emotion, anxiety, and confusion. I needed something...relief; to make sense of things once again; to understand myself; to identify and solve a problem. I needed someone to help me sort it out. I want to help you unknot that ball of yarn. I want my clients to feel accepted and understood, recognizing their inherent value and strength, through our interactions and exploration of themselves. You are the expert on you. I am the witness, reflection, and guide. I would be honored to help you work through whatever it is you need.
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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.