Adoption Therapists in Alamance County, NC
" Because I'm a mother of 5 that has 11 years of experience with adoption issues, I know this to be true.
The first defense in healing developmental trauma is knowledge. I specialize in teaching parents the "why" behind their children's behavior and I have tools to help parents reach their children in spite of the behaviors.
" Because I'm a mother of 5 that has 11 years of experience with adoption issues, I know this to be true.
The first defense in healing developmental trauma is knowledge. I specialize in teaching parents the "why" behind their children's behavior and I have tools to help parents reach their children in spite of the behaviors.
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.
Shannon Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mebane, NC 27302
I have extensive experience working in foster care, adoption, and mental health.
All of us confront situations in life that can be overwhelming. Counseling can help us to find solutions and ways to cope and succeed. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults facing a variety of issues.
I have extensive experience working in foster care, adoption, and mental health.
All of us confront situations in life that can be overwhelming. Counseling can help us to find solutions and ways to cope and succeed. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults facing a variety of 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
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
Center for Healing and Wellness PC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Graham, NC 27253
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.
Stress, anxiety and other difficult emotions may be a normal part of life, but they don't have to be in the driver's seat on life's journey. Through my 25+ years of experience as a counselor and my personal experience of having to reclaim the driver's seat from debilitating anxiety/depression, I have learned the truth behind Marcel Proust's claim that "The voyage of discovery is not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes". It is my goal to help people gain new "eyes" through which to view current or past experiences.
Stress, anxiety and other difficult emotions may be a normal part of life, but they don't have to be in the driver's seat on life's journey. Through my 25+ years of experience as a counselor and my personal experience of having to reclaim the driver's seat from debilitating anxiety/depression, I have learned the truth behind Marcel Proust's claim that "The voyage of discovery is not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes". It is my goal to help people gain new "eyes" through which to view current or past experiences.
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.
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.
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.
Lisa Marie Williams
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Burlington, NC 27215
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.
I am passionate about learning about and helping others, which was my purpose in pursing the mental health field. Since entering the field, I have worked with individuals of all ages dealing with significant mental and behavioral health concerns. I have focused on educating myself to be a trauma-informed clinical and to focus my areas of expertise for adolescents and adults dealing with issues including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, self-injurious behaviors and interpersonal difficulties. I offer teletherapy services for Florida clients due to being stationed in North Carolina as an Army spouse presently.
I am passionate about learning about and helping others, which was my purpose in pursing the mental health field. Since entering the field, I have worked with individuals of all ages dealing with significant mental and behavioral health concerns. I have focused on educating myself to be a trauma-informed clinical and to focus my areas of expertise for adolescents and adults dealing with issues including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, self-injurious behaviors and interpersonal difficulties. I offer teletherapy services for Florida clients due to being stationed in North Carolina as an Army spouse presently.
Meet Our Adoption Therapists
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.
I aim to work with teens struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and difficulties related to adjusting to new schools, homes, and friendships. I aim to support parents in understanding their children's emotional and mental health needs. My goal is to foster resilience and hope, guiding them toward their goals and effective coping strategies.
Additionally, I work with adults aged 20 to 99 who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, and the impact of past family challenges on their mental well-being.
I aim to work with teens struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and difficulties related to adjusting to new schools, homes, and friendships. I aim to support parents in understanding their children's emotional and mental health needs. My goal is to foster resilience and hope, guiding them toward their goals and effective coping strategies.
Additionally, I work with adults aged 20 to 99 who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, and the impact of past family challenges on their mental well-being.
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.
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.
Joanna Foust Warren
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
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 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!
Beth Colomb Kincaid
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
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.
Miriam Lieberman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCMHCS, HTCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Are you looking for a safe place to discuss what matters most to you? Family, work, relationships, health, transitions, grief, loss, children, trauma, life purpose, letting go of past hurts. I love assisting individuals and couples with relationship skills, communication issues, changing self defeating patterns, healing pain (physical and emotional), and learning to be one's best self across settings. I work with children and families in our ever changing world to improve relationships, performance, self awareness, mood, behavior. I bring my many years of experience working with young and old alike to this passionate pursuit of balanced living.
Are you looking for a safe place to discuss what matters most to you? Family, work, relationships, health, transitions, grief, loss, children, trauma, life purpose, letting go of past hurts. I love assisting individuals and couples with relationship skills, communication issues, changing self defeating patterns, healing pain (physical and emotional), and learning to be one's best self across settings. I work with children and families in our ever changing world to improve relationships, performance, self awareness, mood, behavior. I bring my many years of experience working with young and old alike to this passionate pursuit of balanced living.
Online Therapists
Rebecca Blanchard
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28105
I have experience supporting clients with anxiety, adoption/attachment needs, depression, grief/loss, mood disorders, parenting support, relationship issues, and trauma.
When working with children I use play therapy, a developmentally appropriate approach. Play is the way children understand the world and toys are the child’s words. I hold the space for children to play what they may not be able to say. I require parent involvement to ensure parents are included and supported throughout the child’s experience in counseling.
I have experience supporting clients with anxiety, adoption/attachment needs, depression, grief/loss, mood disorders, parenting support, relationship issues, and trauma.
When working with children I use play therapy, a developmentally appropriate approach. Play is the way children understand the world and toys are the child’s words. I hold the space for children to play what they may not be able to say. I require parent involvement to ensure parents are included and supported throughout the child’s experience in counseling.
Kimberly (Kim) Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Fayetteville, NC 28306
Kim works with individuals, families, couples, & groups on life issues, including relationships, mental health, spiritual pain, behavioral problems, trauma, parenting, adoption/foster care, play therapy & crisis response.
Emotions, habits, conflict, trauma, and stress affect daily living and the ability to achieve goals. Working with a Christ-centered, professional counselor, individuals, couples, and families can explore new strategies / ways of thinking that empower and facilitate greater health. Using strengths-based, personalized approaches leads to more consistent work.
Kim works with individuals, families, couples, & groups on life issues, including relationships, mental health, spiritual pain, behavioral problems, trauma, parenting, adoption/foster care, play therapy & crisis response.
Emotions, habits, conflict, trauma, and stress affect daily living and the ability to achieve goals. Working with a Christ-centered, professional counselor, individuals, couples, and families can explore new strategies / ways of thinking that empower and facilitate greater health. Using strengths-based, personalized approaches leads to more consistent work.
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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.