Adoption Therapists in Trumansburg, NY
Hi, My name is Adam Scholl, LCSW-R and I own a MH clinic in downtown Ithaca. Tompkins Community Counseling is a small, family owned mental health clinic located in downtown Ithaca. All of our clinicians have over 25 years experience and each offers a variety of specialties to treat various mental health concerns. We are currently accepting new referrals. We are in-network with Aetna insurance, and we submit claims for our clients with other insurance policies. We do this because it helps support our mission of removing barriers between you and counseling.
Hi, My name is Adam Scholl, LCSW-R and I own a MH clinic in downtown Ithaca. Tompkins Community Counseling is a small, family owned mental health clinic located in downtown Ithaca. All of our clinicians have over 25 years experience and each offers a variety of specialties to treat various mental health concerns. We are currently accepting new referrals. We are in-network with Aetna insurance, and we submit claims for our clients with other insurance policies. We do this because it helps support our mission of removing barriers between you and counseling.
I'd like to support you to discover your strengths, resiliency and feel empowered in your life, schooling and relationships. Together, in a warm, safe, collaborative environment, we create a positive path towards your well-being to deal with anxiety, depression, procrastination and stress. Utilizing your inherent strengths and coping strategies with new successful skills and approaches, we will uncover negative thought patterns or behaviors, stuck places, and create new pathways. Reconnecting with your healthy self, we will navigate through present transitions, pain or loss to transform your connection with yourself and others.
I'd like to support you to discover your strengths, resiliency and feel empowered in your life, schooling and relationships. Together, in a warm, safe, collaborative environment, we create a positive path towards your well-being to deal with anxiety, depression, procrastination and stress. Utilizing your inherent strengths and coping strategies with new successful skills and approaches, we will uncover negative thought patterns or behaviors, stuck places, and create new pathways. Reconnecting with your healthy self, we will navigate through present transitions, pain or loss to transform your connection with yourself and others.
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I believe it’s important to look at our whole selves—our thoughts, feelings, social connections, herstories and histories, fears, and dreams—as we chart a path toward joy and fulfillment. I work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, particularly within BIPOC and LGBT+ communities. My goal is to help you gain greater control, stability, and flow so you can live the best life possible. I’m here to collaborate with you and support your next steps forward.
I believe it’s important to look at our whole selves—our thoughts, feelings, social connections, herstories and histories, fears, and dreams—as we chart a path toward joy and fulfillment. I work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, particularly within BIPOC and LGBT+ communities. My goal is to help you gain greater control, stability, and flow so you can live the best life possible. I’m here to collaborate with you and support your next steps forward.
You need someone to help your family reconnect amidst the unique challenges of adoption, foster care or traumatic experiences.
You lie awake at night, going over the day again and wondering where it all went wrong. Before you have time to figure it out, yet another hectic day has begun. As a parent of a child who has experienced a challenge or traumatic experience, it's like you're being asked to do it all. The problem is that there's never enough energy, time, or information to manage the difficult behaviors. Before you know it, you've seen multiple therapists and nothing seems to work. The parenting suggestions just don't fit the socially awkward tantrums, fits of rage, or your child's need to control. You're nearing the end of your rope, but what's next?
You need someone to help your family reconnect amidst the unique challenges of adoption, foster care or traumatic experiences.
You lie awake at night, going over the day again and wondering where it all went wrong. Before you have time to figure it out, yet another hectic day has begun. As a parent of a child who has experienced a challenge or traumatic experience, it's like you're being asked to do it all. The problem is that there's never enough energy, time, or information to manage the difficult behaviors. Before you know it, you've seen multiple therapists and nothing seems to work. The parenting suggestions just don't fit the socially awkward tantrums, fits of rage, or your child's need to control. You're nearing the end of your rope, but what's next?
My specialty in adoption has developed over the last twenty years.
The psychiatrist Scott Peck wrote "Life is difficult. ...but once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters." One of the guiding principles of my work is the reality that life presents challenges to all of us. Those challenges often require us to examine views we have held for many years, and work to gain a new perspective. My experience with clients has shown me that for those who seek to grow and learn more about themselves, their relationships, and their lives, there are always answers.
My specialty in adoption has developed over the last twenty years.
The psychiatrist Scott Peck wrote "Life is difficult. ...but once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters." One of the guiding principles of my work is the reality that life presents challenges to all of us. Those challenges often require us to examine views we have held for many years, and work to gain a new perspective. My experience with clients has shown me that for those who seek to grow and learn more about themselves, their relationships, and their lives, there are always answers.
My name is Jen, and I'm a licensed therapist. I work with children, teens, and adults who are facing an array of social/emotional difficulties. I know life can feel overwhelming at times, and you don't have to figure it all out on your own. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where we will talk through strengths and challenges while discussing practical ways to help you feel better. We'll work collaboratively to explore various skills that will empower you in your day-to-day life.
My name is Jen, and I'm a licensed therapist. I work with children, teens, and adults who are facing an array of social/emotional difficulties. I know life can feel overwhelming at times, and you don't have to figure it all out on your own. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where we will talk through strengths and challenges while discussing practical ways to help you feel better. We'll work collaboratively to explore various skills that will empower you in your day-to-day life.
I work with adults, children, and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief / loss, adoption / foster care challenges, family and relationship concerns, developmental & educational issues, aging and life transitions.
I recognize that unresolved trauma can quietly influence present-day struggles, and I enjoy helping clients uncover those patterns so they can move beyond simply managing symptoms and begin addressing the underlying causes. Some of my favorite moments in therapy are the "light bulb" moments, when clients gain new insight into themselves!
I work with adults, children, and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief / loss, adoption / foster care challenges, family and relationship concerns, developmental & educational issues, aging and life transitions.
I recognize that unresolved trauma can quietly influence present-day struggles, and I enjoy helping clients uncover those patterns so they can move beyond simply managing symptoms and begin addressing the underlying causes. Some of my favorite moments in therapy are the "light bulb" moments, when clients gain new insight into themselves!
I am deeply committed to creating a warm, safe, and truly open space in therapy—especially for those who haven’t quite found that kind of sanctuary and openness elsewhere. It’s a place where individuals and families can genuinely heal, build self-awareness, and gently develop healthier ways of coping and connecting. My therapeutic framework is deeply rooted in heart-centered compassion and absolute non-judgment, focused on helping every client feel profoundly seen and heard.
I am deeply committed to creating a warm, safe, and truly open space in therapy—especially for those who haven’t quite found that kind of sanctuary and openness elsewhere. It’s a place where individuals and families can genuinely heal, build self-awareness, and gently develop healthier ways of coping and connecting. My therapeutic framework is deeply rooted in heart-centered compassion and absolute non-judgment, focused on helping every client feel profoundly seen and heard.
As a Certified Gottman Therapist, I specialize in helping couples navigate conflict, emotional disconnection, trust issues, communication struggles, and relationship distress. Many couples come to therapy feeling stuck in painful patterns, frequent arguments, or growing distance, and want support rebuilding connection and understanding. My approach is warm, structured, and evidence-based, integrating Gottman Method, attachment-focused therapy, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to help couples strengthen communication, emotional safety, and lasting connection.
As a Certified Gottman Therapist, I specialize in helping couples navigate conflict, emotional disconnection, trust issues, communication struggles, and relationship distress. Many couples come to therapy feeling stuck in painful patterns, frequent arguments, or growing distance, and want support rebuilding connection and understanding. My approach is warm, structured, and evidence-based, integrating Gottman Method, attachment-focused therapy, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to help couples strengthen communication, emotional safety, and lasting connection.
I see you. You’re exhausted from carrying the weight of not-enoughness, even when you’ve done everything you were “supposed” to do. You’ve tried to hold it all together and yet deep down, you still feel disconnected — from yourself, from your partner and others, from any real sense of peace. You long for the things we all need and deserve: to feel whole, to feel loved, to feel we belong, and to feel like life matters. Here's the thing - you don't have to live this way. For many years, I lived under a dark cloud too. I intimately know that longing for connection, belonging, and acceptance.
I see you. You’re exhausted from carrying the weight of not-enoughness, even when you’ve done everything you were “supposed” to do. You’ve tried to hold it all together and yet deep down, you still feel disconnected — from yourself, from your partner and others, from any real sense of peace. You long for the things we all need and deserve: to feel whole, to feel loved, to feel we belong, and to feel like life matters. Here's the thing - you don't have to live this way. For many years, I lived under a dark cloud too. I intimately know that longing for connection, belonging, and acceptance.
As a therapist for the past 15 years, my expertise includes working with adolescents, adults, families, and couples experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, issues around life transitions, and family conflict. I am trained to look at the whole person in the environment with a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach in order to be successful in helping you create the change you would like in your life. I look forward to being able to help you reach your goals and have a fulfilling and healthy life.
As a therapist for the past 15 years, my expertise includes working with adolescents, adults, families, and couples experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, issues around life transitions, and family conflict. I am trained to look at the whole person in the environment with a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach in order to be successful in helping you create the change you would like in your life. I look forward to being able to help you reach your goals and have a fulfilling and healthy life.
With over 15 years of clinical experience, I am dedicated to providing warm, empathetic, and effective therapy services to individuals, couples, children, and adolescents. My expertise encompasses evidence-based modalities such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Solution Focused Therapy. Clients can expect a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment. Committed to creating a space where individuals can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes in their lives.
With over 15 years of clinical experience, I am dedicated to providing warm, empathetic, and effective therapy services to individuals, couples, children, and adolescents. My expertise encompasses evidence-based modalities such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Solution Focused Therapy. Clients can expect a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment. Committed to creating a space where individuals can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes in their lives.
Effective therapy creates meaningful, lasting, joyful change. As your therapist I can help you resolve the inner and outer conflicts that create pain and exhaustion. Life brings unchosen experiences. Sometimes we feel hurt, scared, or deeply alone. Sometimes what happens seems too big to manage. For 25+ years I have had the privilege of helping people learn to live as their "best self," able to manage their moods, thoughts and situations with compassion and skill, to make changes to reach their goals, and to find happiness. I have also had the honor of helping couples and families move from hurtful interactions to healthy loving relationships.
Effective therapy creates meaningful, lasting, joyful change. As your therapist I can help you resolve the inner and outer conflicts that create pain and exhaustion. Life brings unchosen experiences. Sometimes we feel hurt, scared, or deeply alone. Sometimes what happens seems too big to manage. For 25+ years I have had the privilege of helping people learn to live as their "best self," able to manage their moods, thoughts and situations with compassion and skill, to make changes to reach their goals, and to find happiness. I have also had the honor of helping couples and families move from hurtful interactions to healthy loving relationships.
Life can be tricky sometimes leaving us feeling stuck, alone, and confused. Taking the first step toward change can seem overwhelming and scary. I appreciate the strength it takes to even consider the possibility of making a change. I provide counseling support to individuals with a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. As a therapist, I offer a safe, supportive, and comfortable environment with an individualized approach to each client to promote personal growth. I encourage recognition and development of inner strengths and self-compassion to facilitate the process of change as well as resolve challenging issues.
Life can be tricky sometimes leaving us feeling stuck, alone, and confused. Taking the first step toward change can seem overwhelming and scary. I appreciate the strength it takes to even consider the possibility of making a change. I provide counseling support to individuals with a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. As a therapist, I offer a safe, supportive, and comfortable environment with an individualized approach to each client to promote personal growth. I encourage recognition and development of inner strengths and self-compassion to facilitate the process of change as well as resolve challenging issues.
My ideal client is someone navigating a major life transition—like a new school, relationship change, career shift, or family adjustment—who feels anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck. They need a supportive, practical space to build coping skills, emotional regulation, and resilience. Their goals are to feel more stable, confident, and in control, improve family or relationship dynamics, and move forward with clarity and hope. They want understanding, tools that fit their life, and a therapist who meets them where they are.
My ideal client is someone navigating a major life transition—like a new school, relationship change, career shift, or family adjustment—who feels anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck. They need a supportive, practical space to build coping skills, emotional regulation, and resilience. Their goals are to feel more stable, confident, and in control, improve family or relationship dynamics, and move forward with clarity and hope. They want understanding, tools that fit their life, and a therapist who meets them where they are.
My primary therapeutic focus is to help teenagers and adults to develop a stronger sense of self and to develop the coping skills they will need to address issues of anxiety, self esteem and self worth. I use a non-judgmental, trauma informed and holistic approach to help clients develop their ability to self soothe, including using body/movement and grounding techniques. I focus on both personal autonomy and understanding ourselves in relationships, with the goal of moving out of stuck feelings and thoughts to embody a more curious stance of your experiences and the world around you.
My primary therapeutic focus is to help teenagers and adults to develop a stronger sense of self and to develop the coping skills they will need to address issues of anxiety, self esteem and self worth. I use a non-judgmental, trauma informed and holistic approach to help clients develop their ability to self soothe, including using body/movement and grounding techniques. I focus on both personal autonomy and understanding ourselves in relationships, with the goal of moving out of stuck feelings and thoughts to embody a more curious stance of your experiences and the world around you.
Treatment is tailored to the needs and preferences of the client. Some situations call for deep introspection, others for charting one's way through a predicament, and still others for behavioral or other targeted techniques. I have tools for all of these.
Treatment is tailored to the needs and preferences of the client. Some situations call for deep introspection, others for charting one's way through a predicament, and still others for behavioral or other targeted techniques. I have tools for all of these.
I am a licensed psychologist who has practices in New York State both upstate and in the metropolitan New York area for many years and in Rhode Island for some time. I also have graduate degrees in the field of education and have been a teacher prior to my years as a therapist. My practice includes expertise in a wide variety of areas and ages including adults and have a special interest in marital work and couples sessions.
I am a licensed psychologist who has practices in New York State both upstate and in the metropolitan New York area for many years and in Rhode Island for some time. I also have graduate degrees in the field of education and have been a teacher prior to my years as a therapist. My practice includes expertise in a wide variety of areas and ages including adults and have a special interest in marital work and couples sessions.
Theresa is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker, holding licenses in both psychotherapy and school social work in the State of New York. With two decades of experience in social work, Theresa has passionately supported children and families through various life challenges.
Theresa is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker, holding licenses in both psychotherapy and school social work in the State of New York. With two decades of experience in social work, Theresa has passionately supported children and families through various life challenges.
Hello and Welcome! Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, and finding a therapist who feels like a good fit is an important step. I work with individuals and families who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward in different areas of life. Many clients come to therapy experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma related challenges, life stressors, relationship difficulties, or family conflict.
Together, we work toward building greater understanding, confidence, and movement toward meaningful change. Please call or schedule a free consultation through my website to see if we are a good fit!
Hello and Welcome! Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, and finding a therapist who feels like a good fit is an important step. I work with individuals and families who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward in different areas of life. Many clients come to therapy experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma related challenges, life stressors, relationship difficulties, or family conflict.
Together, we work toward building greater understanding, confidence, and movement toward meaningful change. Please call or schedule a free consultation through my website to see if we are a good fit!
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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.