Adoption Therapists in Gastonia, NC
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Jerry Wayne Guy
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a TRBI Practitioner I am dedicated to serving the adoptive and foster care community by equipping parents with the skills needed to strengthen and bridge the gap that may have been created by behavioral issues related to
adoption
or foster care.
Whether you are facing struggles in your marriage, dealing with anxiety, depression, divorce or want to learn how to communicate more effectively. Together we will help you grow and overcome the issues and barriers that are holding you back from the life you want. I specialize in working with teens and adults to identify and create solutions for the obstacles you face. At the Groves Counseling Center, we focus on providing a space for you to explore the life you have and work towards the life you want. I look forward to partnering with you and your loved ones to help you thrive in 2021, not just survive.
Not accepting new clients

Meg Houlihan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am available to work with clients who are experiencing depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, relationship discord, effects of chronic medical conditions and chronic stress, fertility/
adoption
issues and career/life direction questions. I take a practical, skills-based approach, collaborating with clients to incorporate information from past and present toward more effective functioning. My outlook is holistic, attending to the physical and spiritual/meaning realms as well as the cognitive, emotional and behavioral ones. I have a warm and friendly manner and I enjoy working with people as they identify and achieve their goals.
Waitlist for new clients

Meredith Garrison
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
Hey There! I am a goal oriented counselor and love working with clients who are ready to for change in their lives. Sometimes reaching goals can take a few sessions and a couple of years- there is no wrong way to heal. I am a strong believer in self love, compassion, and encouraging clients to seek fun in their lives. My ultimate goal in my client's healing journey is they get to the other side of their healing and find meaning in their struggle.

Angel Mayes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Accepting New Clients! I specialize in working with teens & young adults struggling with the pressures & expectations of growing up. They want to stop feeling disconnected, lost, & broken so they can begin living an empowered, balanced, authentic life they really want, breaking free of the limitations they currently feel. Using a relational model, seeking to build a safe connection that allows for empathy & accountability - whether its anxiety, depression, academic issues, identity struggles, motivation, substances, self esteem, transitions, family conflict, disordered eating, problematic behaviors/habits, trauma or other areas.

Elizabeth Davis Clements
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
I am happy to be able to provide marital, family, and individual therapy for all ages. I have a passion for working with people who acknowledge the imperfections that make us human and are open to discovering truth and working towards positive change. I have worked with clients on issues such as anxiety, depression/mood disorders, ADHD, various forms of abuse, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, anger management, social skills, grief, marital relationships and parenting skills. I look forward to working with clients to help them find the health, healing, and truth that awaits.
Waitlist for new clients

Jennifer Reed
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The events that happen are not intended to be permanent, but instead are part of our journey. It is our story being written and we have the ability to choose the next chapter. The path of life can have difficult times, often with unexpected twists and turns. When this occurs, it can be beneficial to have someone walk with you through the challenging times. My clients are motivated to write their own story, to have someone support them but to work towards empowerment, self-confidence, internal peace, and ultimate healing. My clients know their past does not define them but instead empower them to be the best they can be!

Justin D Feasel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCSOTS, CCH
Verified
13 Endorsed
Verified
13 Endorsed
ONLINE SCHEDULING AVAILABLE. I have a deep passion to serve people who have struggled with anxiety, panic, and anything trauma related. In my field, I am the region's first Neuro Emotional Technique practitioner(NET). What this means for my patients is that NET is the fastest and easiest way to identify stressors and trauma within the body's nervous system, and eliminate them in as little as one session. As a patient of NET myself, I am a true believer in what it can do in changing lives. NET has changed the lives of my patients so quickly, that they only need a couple of sessions before returning to their normal lives.

The Groves Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MDiv, LPCS
Verified
Verified
Non-Profit Counseling Center. Helping Families and individuals with marriage and family issues.

Bit of Hope Ranch Equine Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
Tired of talking? Bit of Hope Ranch offers a unique approach to counseling using traditional office therapy as well as Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Outdoor Nature Therapy. Our therapy teams use a variety of approaches to address: depression/anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma, sexual abuse, ADHA/ADD, autism, behavioral modification, anger management, etc. The therapy teams also specialize in helping people who are stuck in life, adjusting to change or just needing some coaching. We also offer Christian counseling for those wanting to integrate faith in their healing.

Laura Gundel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MEd, LPC, LPCI, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
People who seek help through the stresses and traumas of life instead of succumbing to them are the bravest people I know. Although therapy may not feel courageous, at some point, we all need the presence and compassionate care of someone committed to our healing process. This is my passion. I work with courageous people who choose to move toward wholeness while continuing to live and care for the responsibilities of their lives. A large part of my work is devoted to helping men and women work through traumatic experiences in the present and those remembered from the past.

Poletta ' Shay' Cunningham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have been working in Mental Health for more than 15 years, initially starting my journey at the Department of Social Services. I realized very early in my career that I wanted to be apart of the change that kept families together. I pride myself on true social work values; which includes integrity, ethical practices, and quality services. I have specialized certification and training in trauma and a long work history of family systems therapy.

Veronda Bellamy
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC, MS
Verified
Verified
I am honored to be of service to you. I know that trauma and substance abuse and addiction can wreak havoc in one's life. Many of client's find themselves faced with challenges of having to restart their lives during mental challenges and addiction; some may have to fight to regain custody of their children; many of them have co-occurring mental illness that has lead to substance abuse and/or addiction. For some, addiction comes by way of biological, environmental, and social influences, but from my experience, I have learned that mental illness was present before addiction became a factor. Take Control Today!
Waitlist for new clients

Erin Thompson
Counselor, LCMHC, LPCA, NCC, BC-TMH, CFRC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have been passionate about helping children, adults, and families since I was an adolescent. During therapy, I accept you for who you are and I appreciate and understand that everyone is unique. I provide an empathetic, understanding, and honest voice to soothe and support you through our therapy sessions. While I am working with you, I become inspired by seeing you break through barriers and grow within your progress by achieving the goals you set for yourself. It is a privilege and honor to come alongside you, as you navigate the uncertainty and pain that often comes as a result of individual lived experiences.
Not accepting new clients

Emily McClenahan
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC, LCMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Everyone faces challenges in life that can feel overwhelming and can impact us in very significant and unique ways. Has depression, anxiety, anger, or stress become seemingly insurmountable to the point that it impacts your daily functioning? Have you noticed a change in your eating or sleeping habits, in your relationships or desire to interact with others? If this is how life feels to you right now, its time to seek help and guidance. You don't have to face this on your own and assistance begins with a phone call or email.

Jennifer Pennington
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EDS, LCMHCS, NCC, RPT
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and their families. I specialize in play therapy and solution focused therapy. I look forward to helping you or your child work through the every day struggles and sometimes overwhelming struggles of everyday life. I approach counseling from a holistic perspective and feel the child will benefit more from counseling if the family unit is healthy. This is why I invite the family to be a part of therapy and work to make the family a healthy place for the child/teen to grow and mature.

Dimayquoaye Smith
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, ThD, LCAS , SAP
Verified
Verified
Hello, My name is Dr. Dimayquoaye Smith, and I have a history of working with men and women in a homeless shelter setting. In addition, I have experince working with adolescents in Addiction, Clients in the criminal justice system, and adults and children who struggle with psychiatric problems such as unresolved grief, trauma, depression, and anxiety complicated by issues of Addiction.

Grace Concierge Counseling - Roberta Borden Wilson
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My clients vary widely in age, ethnicity, culture, background and beliefs. I meet people where they are in life. Although I am a Christian, I only integrate faith at client request. I am no one's judge and only use evidence-based psychological theories and practices that have outcomes proven by research. I am trained in EMDR and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am an eclectic practitioner, who will use whatever theory and practice I believe will help clients achieve the best outcome tailored to their individual needs. I am friendly and have a wealth of life experience. I offer teletherapy and home visits.

Latisha N Sealey
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, QP
Verified
Verified
Do you need help with issues related to depression, anxiety or substance use? Are you a teenager struggling with gender identity issues, bullying or uncontrollable anger? If you identify with any of these things then maybe counseling could be beneficial to your mental stability and overall health.
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Huntersville Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified
Verified
Huntersville Counseling Center provides counseling and psychological services to individuals in the Charlotte area. We promote individual growth and psychological health. We understand that each client is a unique individual influenced by their culture, family, values, and personal identity.

Hannah Clements
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA
Verified
Verified
Are you a parent seeking support for your child/teen or a woman looking for support through the ups and downs of life? As a LCMHCA and a Licensed School Counselor, I specialize in working with children, teens and women. I believe all clients have stories that deserve to be heard and the potential to overcome challenges and grow as a person. My clients are met with a safe, welcoming and supportive attitude. It is my purpose as a counselor to help my clients identify and meet their personal goals in order to better themselves and to rediscover both joy and hope.
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Adoption Therapists
In recent years, psychologists have begun to investigate how adopted children and their adoptive families navigate their lives together. In an attempt to help children who have been adopted adjust and thrive in a new home, and to understand why problems may arise, studies look at the genetic as well as both prenatal and postnatal environmental influences on the development of children who have been adopted.