Adoption Therapists in Cincinnati, OH
With firsthand experience in foster care, school systems, and international residential settings, I support parents, children, and families facing adoption-related challenges, sensory processing issues, mood disorders, trauma PTSD, and the lasting impacts of abuse, neglect, and grief.
I specialize in parenting support through trauma-informed care, play therapy, and attachment-based approaches like TBRI. My goal is to help children express emotions safely and guide parents in understanding and responding with empathy, boundaries, and confidence.
With firsthand experience in foster care, school systems, and international residential settings, I support parents, children, and families facing adoption-related challenges, sensory processing issues, mood disorders, trauma PTSD, and the lasting impacts of abuse, neglect, and grief.
I specialize in parenting support through trauma-informed care, play therapy, and attachment-based approaches like TBRI. My goal is to help children express emotions safely and guide parents in understanding and responding with empathy, boundaries, and confidence.
Patty McClarren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-S, LICSW
Cincinnati, OH 45227
Waitlist for new clients
If this is your first time considering therapy, or you've seen other counselors but never quite found what you were looking for, I hope my passion, enthusiasm and expertise will assist you in finding hope and healing in your life and relationships. My clients find relief from symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, while restoring clarity and positive self esteem. Everyone has a unique story, deserves to be heard and to feel better. I truly enjoy every hour I spend with my clients.
If this is your first time considering therapy, or you've seen other counselors but never quite found what you were looking for, I hope my passion, enthusiasm and expertise will assist you in finding hope and healing in your life and relationships. My clients find relief from symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, while restoring clarity and positive self esteem. Everyone has a unique story, deserves to be heard and to feel better. I truly enjoy every hour I spend with my clients.
I specialize in adoption and attachment work.
I specialize with families who are at risk. . I love working with families with RAD. I partner with the parents to give the most innovative treatment approaches. I utilize Marshal Rosenberg's compassionate communication, which involves being aware of needs and feelings and strategies that work to get those needs met.
I specialize in adoption and attachment work.
I specialize with families who are at risk. . I love working with families with RAD. I partner with the parents to give the most innovative treatment approaches. I utilize Marshal Rosenberg's compassionate communication, which involves being aware of needs and feelings and strategies that work to get those needs met.
Maddy Campbell
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, BA, MA, LPCC, LMHC
10 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45227
Welcome to Skyway Counseling. Your story is unique and I am grateful you’re choosing to share it with me. I believe that the counseling relationship should be honest, encouraging, nonjudgemental, and collaborative. I know you are capable of navigating these obstacles, whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, or trauma. In addition to the previous list, I also specialize working with transracial adult adoptees and marginalized people through trauma and identity work. My goal is to help you build your own skyway to connect all the parts of you together
Welcome to Skyway Counseling. Your story is unique and I am grateful you’re choosing to share it with me. I believe that the counseling relationship should be honest, encouraging, nonjudgemental, and collaborative. I know you are capable of navigating these obstacles, whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, or trauma. In addition to the previous list, I also specialize working with transracial adult adoptees and marginalized people through trauma and identity work. My goal is to help you build your own skyway to connect all the parts of you together
Working with Individuals, Couples and Families around a variety of issues is a gift and an honor. Seeking professional help takes courage and strength and is a choice that I deeply respect. While some clients are struggling with long-term issues that are affecting their daily lives, others are seeking a confidential space to talk through a specific relationship issue or difficult life stage. My goal is to work cooperatively with clients to help facilitate their personal, emotional, physical and spiritual growth. My hope is for clients to leave my office feeling respected, heard, understood, empowered and mobilized for change.
Working with Individuals, Couples and Families around a variety of issues is a gift and an honor. Seeking professional help takes courage and strength and is a choice that I deeply respect. While some clients are struggling with long-term issues that are affecting their daily lives, others are seeking a confidential space to talk through a specific relationship issue or difficult life stage. My goal is to work cooperatively with clients to help facilitate their personal, emotional, physical and spiritual growth. My hope is for clients to leave my office feeling respected, heard, understood, empowered and mobilized for change.
Are you struggling in silence? Have you experienced such pain in your life that you feel alone and isolated? Are you fearful to share because you believe no one will understand? Well, you are not alone. If this is how you feel or have felt, there is hope. You don't have to fight alone. There is support for you. There is someone who understands and will provide you with the tools to to walk through this journey. I am available to meet with individuals, couples and families in-person and through teletherapy appointments. I am a Certified Trauma Professional and Certified Anxiety Informed Professional.
Are you struggling in silence? Have you experienced such pain in your life that you feel alone and isolated? Are you fearful to share because you believe no one will understand? Well, you are not alone. If this is how you feel or have felt, there is hope. You don't have to fight alone. There is support for you. There is someone who understands and will provide you with the tools to to walk through this journey. I am available to meet with individuals, couples and families in-person and through teletherapy appointments. I am a Certified Trauma Professional and Certified Anxiety Informed Professional.
As a therapist, I provide a compassionate and supportive space for women, college students, and healthcare professionals who are struggling with OCD, anxiety, self-esteem challenges, perfectionism, and stress-related concerns. I understand how overwhelming it can feel to manage intrusive thoughts, emotional exhaustion, and the pressure to constantly meet expectations while trying to care for yourself and others. My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and tailored to each client’s unique experiences and goals.
As a therapist, I provide a compassionate and supportive space for women, college students, and healthcare professionals who are struggling with OCD, anxiety, self-esteem challenges, perfectionism, and stress-related concerns. I understand how overwhelming it can feel to manage intrusive thoughts, emotional exhaustion, and the pressure to constantly meet expectations while trying to care for yourself and others. My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and tailored to each client’s unique experiences and goals.
My name is Marie Maxey and I have been working with children and families in the Cincinnati and Mason area for 14 years to help families reach their goals for growth and healing. I have experience working in community mental health, health clinics, schools, and the clinical outpatient setting. I have a Bachelors in Counseling from Johnson University and a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northern Kentucky University. I am certified in Theraplay, Child Parent Psychotherapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
My name is Marie Maxey and I have been working with children and families in the Cincinnati and Mason area for 14 years to help families reach their goals for growth and healing. I have experience working in community mental health, health clinics, schools, and the clinical outpatient setting. I have a Bachelors in Counseling from Johnson University and a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northern Kentucky University. I am certified in Theraplay, Child Parent Psychotherapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, or other difficult situations? We can help you find hope, reach your goals, and enjoy the abundance of life for which you were created. Contact us today to schdeule your first apointment, where we help you find the right therapist for you.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, or other difficult situations? We can help you find hope, reach your goals, and enjoy the abundance of life for which you were created. Contact us today to schdeule your first apointment, where we help you find the right therapist for you.
If you are reading this, you are likely struggling in some area of life. Experiencing struggle is a normal part of the human condition. In fact, seeking help is a sign of strength as modern life can be quite complex. The relationships with others and the relationship we have with ourselves are often where that complexity shows up most clearly. Experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or a season of change in your life directly impacts the quality of connection we have with others and ourselves. Therapy may help you find the barriers that need to be removed to get you traveling down the path to a purposeful and connected life.
If you are reading this, you are likely struggling in some area of life. Experiencing struggle is a normal part of the human condition. In fact, seeking help is a sign of strength as modern life can be quite complex. The relationships with others and the relationship we have with ourselves are often where that complexity shows up most clearly. Experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or a season of change in your life directly impacts the quality of connection we have with others and ourselves. Therapy may help you find the barriers that need to be removed to get you traveling down the path to a purposeful and connected life.
Where are you in your life's journey?
Are wounds from the past holding you back? Are you in a stage of growth or transitions, or struggling to manage and cope with today’s stresses? Maybe you are looking ahead in your journey and facing life choices, looking for directions, or just want to move forward in a healthier way. Counseling can help empower you to navigate your journey.
Where are you in your life's journey?
Are wounds from the past holding you back? Are you in a stage of growth or transitions, or struggling to manage and cope with today’s stresses? Maybe you are looking ahead in your journey and facing life choices, looking for directions, or just want to move forward in a healthier way. Counseling can help empower you to navigate your journey.
I consider myself the Dolly Parton of mental wellness: all humans are welcome, being clear is kind, and, like Dolly, sometimes we all need a little help navigating life from 9-to-5. I provide therapy in Ohio and Kentucky, and I also offer holistic wellness coaching and integrative psychedelic support to help you explore growth from multiple angles. In our sessions, I tailor the process to fit you—addressing experiences, patterns, or distortions that might leave your cup of ambition dry. With a transparent, solution-focused approach, we’ll work together to create meaningful, lasting change that goes beyond our 50 minutes.
I consider myself the Dolly Parton of mental wellness: all humans are welcome, being clear is kind, and, like Dolly, sometimes we all need a little help navigating life from 9-to-5. I provide therapy in Ohio and Kentucky, and I also offer holistic wellness coaching and integrative psychedelic support to help you explore growth from multiple angles. In our sessions, I tailor the process to fit you—addressing experiences, patterns, or distortions that might leave your cup of ambition dry. With a transparent, solution-focused approach, we’ll work together to create meaningful, lasting change that goes beyond our 50 minutes.
Dr. Barbara J Stephens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LISW-S, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45208
Life doesn’t always follow a straight path. Unexpected twists and turns can leave us feeling overwhelmed or unsure of what comes next. You’re not alone in these experiences. Whether you are grieving, growing distant in your marriage, aging, struggling to care for family, finding it hard to build meaningful relationships, recovering from a divorce or breakup, experiencing mood swings, facing challenges at work or school, relocating, or navigating pregnancy or the realities of parenthood, I can help you feel less overwhelmed and more fulfilled. My goal is to help you feel better using direct, respectful, and supportive feedback
Life doesn’t always follow a straight path. Unexpected twists and turns can leave us feeling overwhelmed or unsure of what comes next. You’re not alone in these experiences. Whether you are grieving, growing distant in your marriage, aging, struggling to care for family, finding it hard to build meaningful relationships, recovering from a divorce or breakup, experiencing mood swings, facing challenges at work or school, relocating, or navigating pregnancy or the realities of parenthood, I can help you feel less overwhelmed and more fulfilled. My goal is to help you feel better using direct, respectful, and supportive feedback
Mindfully - Montgomery, OH
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC, LPCC, LISW, MFT, IMFT
3 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45242
Mindfully is a leading full-service mental health practice in Cincinnati, offering comprehensive services for children, teens, and adults. Our services include individual counseling, couples therapy, family counseling, psychiatry, and Deep TMS for treatment-resistant depression. Mindfully uses specialized, high-quality care personalized to your needs, such as DBT, EMDR, and more. We accept most major insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Mindfully is a leading full-service mental health practice in Cincinnati, offering comprehensive services for children, teens, and adults. Our services include individual counseling, couples therapy, family counseling, psychiatry, and Deep TMS for treatment-resistant depression. Mindfully uses specialized, high-quality care personalized to your needs, such as DBT, EMDR, and more. We accept most major insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
I have experience in adoption, chronic and terminal illness and grief.
I have been a psychotherapist for over 30 years. I provide a nurturing environment where we can safely explore difficult issues. I have a highly interactive approach and believe that the best results come from a strong therapeutic relationship. Many of the people I work with are the "walking wounded" - 'regular folks' feeling that they are not dealing well with the stresses of everyday life. Other people I work with have a history of chronic mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and bi-polar disorder.
I have experience in adoption, chronic and terminal illness and grief.
I have been a psychotherapist for over 30 years. I provide a nurturing environment where we can safely explore difficult issues. I have a highly interactive approach and believe that the best results come from a strong therapeutic relationship. Many of the people I work with are the "walking wounded" - 'regular folks' feeling that they are not dealing well with the stresses of everyday life. Other people I work with have a history of chronic mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and bi-polar disorder.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in navigating life transitions, grief and loss, relationship challenges, and symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have a particular interest in supporting complex and generational trauma, helping clients explore how past experiences may shape present emotions, patterns, and relationships.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in cycles they’re ready to understand and shift. I draw from Attachment Theory, IFS, CBT, DBT, Systems Theory, and Solution-Focused Therapy to support insight and self-compassion.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in navigating life transitions, grief and loss, relationship challenges, and symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have a particular interest in supporting complex and generational trauma, helping clients explore how past experiences may shape present emotions, patterns, and relationships.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in cycles they’re ready to understand and shift. I draw from Attachment Theory, IFS, CBT, DBT, Systems Theory, and Solution-Focused Therapy to support insight and self-compassion.
The therapy environment is a safe space. Emotional, physical and psychological safety is critical when working to overcome trauma, work through anxiety and build resilience. My role is to provide a trusting therapeutic environment where you feel comfortable and empowered to create lasting and meaningful change.
The therapy environment is a safe space. Emotional, physical and psychological safety is critical when working to overcome trauma, work through anxiety and build resilience. My role is to provide a trusting therapeutic environment where you feel comfortable and empowered to create lasting and meaningful change.
Learn2Thrive is a boutique mental health practice located in Cincinnati (Kenwood), OH. We provide therapy, life coaching, and consultation to individuals, couples, families and groups. We offer customized educational presentations and consultations to organizations and groups on a variety of mental health issues. We want to promote emotional well-being in all arenas so that individuals, families, organizations, and communities can learn to thrive.
Learn2Thrive is a boutique mental health practice located in Cincinnati (Kenwood), OH. We provide therapy, life coaching, and consultation to individuals, couples, families and groups. We offer customized educational presentations and consultations to organizations and groups on a variety of mental health issues. We want to promote emotional well-being in all arenas so that individuals, families, organizations, and communities can learn to thrive.
I’m a trauma therapist in Cincinnati and I’m at my best when working with clients who have found traditional talk therapy helpful at first, but eventually, ineffective. Trauma therapy is my specialty and I love working with trauma survivors. I also work with helpers, including fellow therapists, and anyone who is ready to do the work. I have a special interest in working with sufferers of chronic illness and life-threatening disease.
I’m a trauma therapist in Cincinnati and I’m at my best when working with clients who have found traditional talk therapy helpful at first, but eventually, ineffective. Trauma therapy is my specialty and I love working with trauma survivors. I also work with helpers, including fellow therapists, and anyone who is ready to do the work. I have a special interest in working with sufferers of chronic illness and life-threatening disease.
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, life transitions, self-esteem challenges, relationship stress, emotional overwhelm, and the impact of systemic stressors. As a Black woman therapist, I understand how difficult it can be to find spaces where you feel truly seen without needing to over explain your experiences, identity, or environment. My work is rooted in helping clients move beyond survival mode and toward deeper self understanding, emotional regulation, confidence, and balance.
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, life transitions, self-esteem challenges, relationship stress, emotional overwhelm, and the impact of systemic stressors. As a Black woman therapist, I understand how difficult it can be to find spaces where you feel truly seen without needing to over explain your experiences, identity, or environment. My work is rooted in helping clients move beyond survival mode and toward deeper self understanding, emotional regulation, confidence, and balance.
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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.