Adoption Therapists in Alamance County, NC
I'm a therapist and mother of five, with 11 years of experience supporting families navigating adoption, foster care, and developmental trauma.
Parenting a child with trauma history will bring up things in you, too.
Maybe it's the constant vigilance, the guilt when you lose patience, or the grief for the family life you imagined. Maybe it's the exhaustion of being tested by a child who pushes away the very love they need most.
Developmental trauma — from inconsistent early caregiving, a difficult birth, early medical trauma, abuse, or neglect — reshapes how a child experiences safety and connection. These are often the kids who need love most but ask for it in the most unlovable ways. Understanding the "why" behind the behavior is where healing starts.
I'm a therapist and mother of five, with 11 years of experience supporting families navigating adoption, foster care, and developmental trauma.
Parenting a child with trauma history will bring up things in you, too.
Maybe it's the constant vigilance, the guilt when you lose patience, or the grief for the family life you imagined. Maybe it's the exhaustion of being tested by a child who pushes away the very love they need most.
Developmental trauma — from inconsistent early caregiving, a difficult birth, early medical trauma, abuse, or neglect — reshapes how a child experiences safety and connection. These are often the kids who need love most but ask for it in the most unlovable ways. Understanding the "why" behind the behavior is where healing starts.
My focus is client centered with a desire for a healthy resolution to issues affecting the clients overall mental health. I look at the client with a wellness overview, I provide clients with a caring, compassionate, and transparent approach to healing from issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, chronic stress and relationship issues
My focus is client centered with a desire for a healthy resolution to issues affecting the clients overall mental health. I look at the client with a wellness overview, I provide clients with a caring, compassionate, and transparent approach to healing from issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, chronic stress and relationship issues
NOW OFFERING E-THERAPY! My services take place in the client's natural environment (their home, local gym, or in the surrounding community). Services include individual counseling, therapy, personal training for adults, adolescents, couples, & families. I also offer ADHD coaching, personal coaching, career counseling, and consultation. I'm experienced in treating Mood Disorders such as Depression & Bipolar Disorders, Anger Management, ADHD in adolescents & adults, Anxiety Disorders, Career Counseling, Life Skills Building, Men's Issues, Identity Development, Nutrition & Exercise Planning, Meditation Training.
NOW OFFERING E-THERAPY! My services take place in the client's natural environment (their home, local gym, or in the surrounding community). Services include individual counseling, therapy, personal training for adults, adolescents, couples, & families. I also offer ADHD coaching, personal coaching, career counseling, and consultation. I'm experienced in treating Mood Disorders such as Depression & Bipolar Disorders, Anger Management, ADHD in adolescents & adults, Anxiety Disorders, Career Counseling, Life Skills Building, Men's Issues, Identity Development, Nutrition & Exercise Planning, Meditation Training.
Are you tired of the yelling, the anger, or the constant struggles with your child’s big feelings at home or at school? It can feel exhausting, frustrating, and sometimes isolating, but you don’t have to face it alone. I provide a compassionate, supportive space where your child feels heard, understood, and respected, while partnering with you as a caregiver. Together, we can help your child and your family build confidence, stability, and a greater sense of calm, balance, and connection.
Are you tired of the yelling, the anger, or the constant struggles with your child’s big feelings at home or at school? It can feel exhausting, frustrating, and sometimes isolating, but you don’t have to face it alone. I provide a compassionate, supportive space where your child feels heard, understood, and respected, while partnering with you as a caregiver. Together, we can help your child and your family build confidence, stability, and a greater sense of calm, balance, and connection.
Whether you are navigating the complexities of ADHD, anxiety, parenting, grief, daily life stress, adoption, career shifts, or relationship dynamics and you're open to actively engaging in the counseling process, valuing the chance to acquire new insights and develop skills that can be applied in various life scenarios, Dianna is the counselor for you.
Welcome to the serene and supportive space where your journey towards self-improvement and wellness is honored and nurtured. Dianna maintains an impartial perspective, welcoming all clients with an open heart and mind. She creates a space where clients feel safe to express themselves without fear of judgment. While Dianna actively listens to understand your experiences, she also gently challenges you to explore new perspectives, facilitating deeper insight and growth. With Dianna as your guide you can better understand yourself, develop new coping strategies, and have a supportive environment to process life's ups and downs.
Whether you are navigating the complexities of ADHD, anxiety, parenting, grief, daily life stress, adoption, career shifts, or relationship dynamics and you're open to actively engaging in the counseling process, valuing the chance to acquire new insights and develop skills that can be applied in various life scenarios, Dianna is the counselor for you.
Welcome to the serene and supportive space where your journey towards self-improvement and wellness is honored and nurtured. Dianna maintains an impartial perspective, welcoming all clients with an open heart and mind. She creates a space where clients feel safe to express themselves without fear of judgment. While Dianna actively listens to understand your experiences, she also gently challenges you to explore new perspectives, facilitating deeper insight and growth. With Dianna as your guide you can better understand yourself, develop new coping strategies, and have a supportive environment to process life's ups and downs.
Immediate Openings for counseling and assessments for Elon Students, Teens, Children, and Adults! We all experience difficulties juggling all of life’s challenges, and sometimes we need support. Through my own experience in and out of counseling, I have navigated the anxiety and stress that comes from feeling different and not feeling accepted for who I am. It can feel isolating to not know where you fit in or how to navigate unique life experiences. You are not alone. I am here to walk with you on your path of self-discovery and authenticity.
Immediate Openings for counseling and assessments for Elon Students, Teens, Children, and Adults! We all experience difficulties juggling all of life’s challenges, and sometimes we need support. Through my own experience in and out of counseling, I have navigated the anxiety and stress that comes from feeling different and not feeling accepted for who I am. It can feel isolating to not know where you fit in or how to navigate unique life experiences. You are not alone. I am here to walk with you on your path of self-discovery and authenticity.
Embarking on the therapeutic journey is an extraordinary and courageous step, and I'm honored to walk beside you on this path. I'm Jenny Gum, a dedicated licensed clinical social worker with a passion for fostering positive change and empowerment. In my years of practice, I've witnessed the transformative power of therapy and believe in its ability to unlock resilience, self-awareness, and growth. I am a specialized therapist adept in addressing children’s anxiety, behavioral issues, depression, ADHD, academic transitions, and more. I offer tailored support for your child’s holistic well-being.
Embarking on the therapeutic journey is an extraordinary and courageous step, and I'm honored to walk beside you on this path. I'm Jenny Gum, a dedicated licensed clinical social worker with a passion for fostering positive change and empowerment. In my years of practice, I've witnessed the transformative power of therapy and believe in its ability to unlock resilience, self-awareness, and growth. I am a specialized therapist adept in addressing children’s anxiety, behavioral issues, depression, ADHD, academic transitions, and more. I offer tailored support for your child’s holistic well-being.
We all want to live peaceful, productive and happy lives. We long for the company of family and friends, the comfort of loving relationships and the security of a safe, peaceful and prosperous world. But the wear and tear of life can create emotional, spiritual and psychological challenges. Much of what we experience in life is influenced by the lenses through which we view our world. I believe that people have all they need to address the problems they face. My task is to help them find those resources, skills, and talents that reside within and apply them in ways that will enable the individual to live their best life.
We all want to live peaceful, productive and happy lives. We long for the company of family and friends, the comfort of loving relationships and the security of a safe, peaceful and prosperous world. But the wear and tear of life can create emotional, spiritual and psychological challenges. Much of what we experience in life is influenced by the lenses through which we view our world. I believe that people have all they need to address the problems they face. My task is to help them find those resources, skills, and talents that reside within and apply them in ways that will enable the individual to live their best life.
Every person I serve has a unique story. While some clients experience challenges in just one area, most experience difficulty multiple areas (mental health, trauma, loss, addiction), creating a complex, vicious cycle if not all parts are addressed. The circumstances that bring someone to therapy do not come in 'neat little packages.' I enjoy sorting out the pieces with each client, getting to the root of the issue, and offering a combination of evidence-based therapeutic interventions that help clients finally begin to experience relief, and start living a happier, more fulfilled life.
Every person I serve has a unique story. While some clients experience challenges in just one area, most experience difficulty multiple areas (mental health, trauma, loss, addiction), creating a complex, vicious cycle if not all parts are addressed. The circumstances that bring someone to therapy do not come in 'neat little packages.' I enjoy sorting out the pieces with each client, getting to the root of the issue, and offering a combination of evidence-based therapeutic interventions that help clients finally begin to experience relief, and start living a happier, more fulfilled life.
My mission is to empower my clients to navigate their lives in a new way which brings joy. Through therapeutic work, I strive to bring clarity and awareness to patterns of thought which prevent healthy and happy living, and redirect ineffective thought patterns into productive solutions.
My mission is to empower my clients to navigate their lives in a new way which brings joy. Through therapeutic work, I strive to bring clarity and awareness to patterns of thought which prevent healthy and happy living, and redirect ineffective thought patterns into productive solutions.
Insight Professional Counseling Services offer healing with kindness and expertise. We are a supportive and diverse team of clinicians, grounded in faith, united in purpose and committed to professional excellence. Though we hold a variety of perspectives, experience and training, we embrace respectful dialogue and honor each other's voices and diversity. Evidenced based practice is our focus. We offer compassionate, inclusive and deeply human care. We offer in person in Burlington and virtually in NC, and will open an office in Liberty December 1st, 2025.
Insight Professional Counseling Services offer healing with kindness and expertise. We are a supportive and diverse team of clinicians, grounded in faith, united in purpose and committed to professional excellence. Though we hold a variety of perspectives, experience and training, we embrace respectful dialogue and honor each other's voices and diversity. Evidenced based practice is our focus. We offer compassionate, inclusive and deeply human care. We offer in person in Burlington and virtually in NC, and will open an office in Liberty December 1st, 2025.
All of us confront situations in life that can be overwhelming. Counseling can help us to find solutions as well as ways to cope and succeed. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults facing a variety of issues.
All of us confront situations in life that can be overwhelming. Counseling can help us to find solutions as well as ways to cope and succeed. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults facing a variety of issues.
At Family Solutions, we know life can feel overwhelming. Whether it’s dealing with anxiety, family struggles, or big life transitions, you're looking for support that makes a difference. Our clients want to feel more in control, strengthen their relationships, and find real, lasting solutions to the challenges they face. If you’re ready to take a step toward positive change, we’re here to help you through the process.
At Family Solutions, we know life can feel overwhelming. Whether it’s dealing with anxiety, family struggles, or big life transitions, you're looking for support that makes a difference. Our clients want to feel more in control, strengthen their relationships, and find real, lasting solutions to the challenges they face. If you’re ready to take a step toward positive change, we’re here to help you through the process.
Beth Colomb Kincaid
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, NCC, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I strive to provide a private, informal and comfortable office setting where my clients can expect to be treated with respect and dignity while facing life's challenges. I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Some of my interests include: Self esteem, career/work, aging, stress and anger management, women's issues, eating disorders, addiction, conduct disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, life coaching, assertiveness training, parenting and relationship skills, marital, pre-marital or divorce issues, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, dependency; emotional, sexual and physical abuse, trauma and ADHD.
I strive to provide a private, informal and comfortable office setting where my clients can expect to be treated with respect and dignity while facing life's challenges. I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Some of my interests include: Self esteem, career/work, aging, stress and anger management, women's issues, eating disorders, addiction, conduct disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, life coaching, assertiveness training, parenting and relationship skills, marital, pre-marital or divorce issues, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, dependency; emotional, sexual and physical abuse, trauma and ADHD.
My passion is to provide clients with a caring, compassionate and transparent approach to healing from deep losses/grief, traumatic experiences / PTSD and other issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions and relationship issues. My practice approach is rooted in various approaches including EMDR, ACT, CBT, psychodynamic and spiritual interventions to assist with healing, decision-making, and finding new and more hope-filled perspectives in life. I believe in exploring issues honestly and openly with my clients. I believe in the resilience of the human spirit and in journeying with my clients toward healing and hope.
My passion is to provide clients with a caring, compassionate and transparent approach to healing from deep losses/grief, traumatic experiences / PTSD and other issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions and relationship issues. My practice approach is rooted in various approaches including EMDR, ACT, CBT, psychodynamic and spiritual interventions to assist with healing, decision-making, and finding new and more hope-filled perspectives in life. I believe in exploring issues honestly and openly with my clients. I believe in the resilience of the human spirit and in journeying with my clients toward healing and hope.
The individuals I work with are psychologically healthy and can learn to think and decide for themselves. Due to stress, grief, anger ,anxiety,fear etc. they may need the aid of someone to guide them toward making positive change in their lives or setting goals for a new direction in life .I enjoy serving a diverse group of people , however specialties include working with women issues such as single parents, domestic violence, and animal assisted therapy.
The individuals I work with are psychologically healthy and can learn to think and decide for themselves. Due to stress, grief, anger ,anxiety,fear etc. they may need the aid of someone to guide them toward making positive change in their lives or setting goals for a new direction in life .I enjoy serving a diverse group of people , however specialties include working with women issues such as single parents, domestic violence, and animal assisted therapy.
My clients say that I am comfortable to talk to and easy to get to know. I can assess a situation and problem solve in an efficient and timely manner, helping you to see quick results in areas of your life that you are open to change. I have 20 plus years of experience yet am very current in my treatment approach. I look forward to meeting you, and joining with you on your self care journey.
My clients say that I am comfortable to talk to and easy to get to know. I can assess a situation and problem solve in an efficient and timely manner, helping you to see quick results in areas of your life that you are open to change. I have 20 plus years of experience yet am very current in my treatment approach. I look forward to meeting you, and joining with you on your self care journey.
Jennifer R Shepherd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I have also trained further to serve first responders, individuals with adoption related needs, and trauma.
The clients I am most successful with are looking to enhance how they manage their stress and overall wellness in the areas Emotional, Physical, Social, Spiritual, Intellectual, Occupational, Financial and Environmental well-being. These clients look to develop their executive functioning skills and are often identified as neurodivergent or working through trauma. They are looking for a therapist who balances listening, validating, teaching and developing. For the telehealth environment, I work best with teens and adults.
I have also trained further to serve first responders, individuals with adoption related needs, and trauma.
The clients I am most successful with are looking to enhance how they manage their stress and overall wellness in the areas Emotional, Physical, Social, Spiritual, Intellectual, Occupational, Financial and Environmental well-being. These clients look to develop their executive functioning skills and are often identified as neurodivergent or working through trauma. They are looking for a therapist who balances listening, validating, teaching and developing. For the telehealth environment, I work best with teens and adults.
Joanna Foust Warren
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Burlington, NC 27215
Not accepting new clients
Joanna is an experienced, trained clinician who works hard as a professional to commit to initiating change in the lives' of individuals and families by strengthening individual and family health. Joanna owns and operates Insight Professional Counseling Services, PLLC, and has clinicians at her office ready to help! Joanna has been practicing for 25 years.
Joanna is an experienced, trained clinician who works hard as a professional to commit to initiating change in the lives' of individuals and families by strengthening individual and family health. Joanna owns and operates Insight Professional Counseling Services, PLLC, and has clinicians at her office ready to help! Joanna has been practicing for 25 years.
Online Therapists
Sara Skinner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, QS
Durham, NC 27707
Waitlist for new clients
I partner with folks seeking support with trauma recovery, anxiety, parenting, reproductive health (pregnancy, abortion, loss, etc), immigration, adoption/fostercare, grief, burnout, compassion fatigue, and identity exploration.
I have specialized training in a variety of evidence-based trauma, grief, anxiety, and attachment treatments, including IFS and CPT. Mindful-self compassion, embodiment, Health At Every Size (HAES), and feminist practices inform my therapeutic approach. It is my honor to offer therapy in English and Spanish.
I partner with folks seeking support with trauma recovery, anxiety, parenting, reproductive health (pregnancy, abortion, loss, etc), immigration, adoption/fostercare, grief, burnout, compassion fatigue, and identity exploration.
I have specialized training in a variety of evidence-based trauma, grief, anxiety, and attachment treatments, including IFS and CPT. Mindful-self compassion, embodiment, Health At Every Size (HAES), and feminist practices inform my therapeutic approach. It is my honor to offer therapy in English and Spanish.
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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.