Adoption Therapists in Oklahoma City, OK
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Jeffrey L Whitaker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CFTP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Jeffrey has a special interest in working with child trauma and families that are struggling with children's misbehaviors, marital conflict, separation & divorcement, remarriage & blending, fostering &
adoption
, and phase of life problems.
Jeffrey is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT), OK #1280, clinical fellow and approved supervisor with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), and a Certified Family Trauma Professional (CFTP) with the International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP). He works with individuals and families who are struggling to navigate a variety of emotional, behaviors, and social difficulties.

Angela Fultz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, IECMH-E, PMH-C
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with adoptive families and all of the unique dynamics that accompany building a family through
adoption
.
Therapy is a space where rather than ask "What is wrong with you?" we can answer the question "What happened to you?" The impact of trauma, relationship disruptions, and the general disappointments of life impact us and we all develop coping skills to deal with them in the moment. The journey of healing, self discovery, and self awareness means exploring what coping skills are still beneficial, and which ones might no longer serve their purpose. Together, we can tackle the goals you’ve identified to help make life more meaningful, richer, joyful, and peaceful.
Not accepting new clients

Amy M Wright
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHR
Verified
Verified
Additionally, I have six years experience in adoptions and am trained to provide private
adoption
home studies for families seeking to adopt.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the OKC metro area with over 15 years experience working in social services, focusing on mental health the past 4 years. I enjoy working with adults, adolescents, families and couples with a variety of treatment needs, i.e. depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. I have experience working with juvenile delinquents, victims of abuse and neglect as well individuals with attachment issues.

Melanie Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, LADC
Verified
Verified
I assist with individual and or family stabilization, stress and anxiety, grief, parenting difficult children,
adoption
integration, divorce, school issues etc.
I am a (LPC) Licensed Professional Counselor, (LMFT) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and (LADC) Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have been licensed since 1999, and provide therapy services, consultation and supervision. I have worked with families, foster families, couples, children, adolescent, teens and adults. I have provided individual, family and group services. I assist with parenting, support, relationships, grief, trauma, anger, depression, defiance, anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation and sexual issues. I believe no one is beyond the hope of healing.
Waitlist for new clients

Aimee Ahpeatone
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
5 Endorsed
5 Endorsed
I'm experienced in issues relating to work, stress, anger, anxiety, relationships, sexuality, trauma, foster care and
adoption
.
Insight and relief come from talking with someone who can help you understand your current feelings in the context of your whole life - someone who will listen without judgment, validate painful feelings, and push the boundary of what may seem possible. Through the process of psychotherapy, I hope to help you gain insight and perspective into your relationships and behaviors with the intention of feeling better and achieving positive change. I believe that trust, respect, non-judgment, genuineness, and compassion form the foundation of a safe therapeutic relationship.

Stevie Wilson
Counselor, MHR, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I enjoy partnering with children and adults to seek solutions to their unique life challenges. I seek to help clients understand their own life stories and how these experiences affect their current relationships with themselves and others. I enjoy working with each client using a tailored treatment approach based on that person's unique needs. I have specialized training in adult/child attachment, anxiety/depression, trauma, pre and post-
adoption
counseling, school/educational problems, sensory processing and behavioral challenges. I utilize a play therapy room while working with children.

Stephanie Lane-hicks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified
Verified
I work with clients who struggle with health related issues such as infertility (grief, loss, treatment failure, anxiety, and other options for family building such as 3rd party reproduction and
adoption
.
As your therapist, it is my role to assist you in achieving your goals. Whether you are in a challenging relationship with a spouse, partner, or in general, understanding yourself and relationship patterns can be key to making changes. Making the first step to address the change you need can be scary but is liberating when you feel heard and understood. As your therapist I will assist you in coming to a resolution that you feel empowered by. Whether it is grief, loss, trauma, abuse, job, depression, health, infertility we will work on finding a resolution.

Mind & Heart Therapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I help individual's, couple's and families' with a wide range of issues including trauma, behavior issues,
adoption
issues, substance abuse, mood and behavioral disorders to name a few.
Hello future client! Choosing a therapist can be challenging and daunting. It doesn't have to be. Choose a therapist you will develop a therapeutic relationship with, that's #1. Also choose a therapist that has passion to help you figure out your stuff, issues or stuck spots. Well look no further, you found her ME! My name is Odetta Moore. My journey began when I was 8 years old when my alcoholic cousin committed suicide. That day I said to my mom "I know there is help out there for someone like him, when I grow up I will find it." Give me the chance to help you as we develop a therapeutic relationship to your transformed life.

Ashley Melson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
** No openings at this time. Waitlist option available at www.lilyfield.org/counseling ** I believe that we are shaped, but not defined by our experiences, and that having a safe and supportive place to process those experiences can be healing. Humans are built for connection, and my goal is to help clients reach a place where they feel connected to their authentic selves and are able to connect with those who are important to them. I seek to empower my clients by helping them make sense of their history, imagine what a hopeful future might look like, and realize the great resources they already have access to within themselves.
Not accepting new clients

Jane Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
No one has the perfect childhood, and even if you come from a family that is intact and loving, life presents crises and challenges when you least expect them. It may be the loss of a loved one, difficulty forming or maintaining relationships, frustrations around a job or reaching a life goal. I believe our perceptions and feelings about the past can change, no matter how disturbing, and once we do that, we can find more joy in the present and face the future with a more positive attitude. People can grow and change at any age.

Lynda Pauwels Osborn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
The ideal clients have made an honest self-assessment of their lives, acknowledged an awareness of issues or concerns that are robbing them of their joy, and are committed to developing and integrating new strategies for meeting life's challenges with renewed hope and optimism.

Vicki Harris Wyatt
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LADC, CSAT, CMAT
Verified
Verified
Your well-being is the reason I am a counselor. I provide individual, group, couples and marriage counseling along with a variety of other individual therapies. I provide a compassionate and realistic approach for men, women and couples needing help with love, sex and relationship addictions. Please visit http://wyattgroup.biz for more information. I am a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with certifications in DUI assessments, Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and Certified Multiple Addictions Therapist (CMAT), Neurofeedback/ Biofeedback, Interactive Metronome (IM) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Kenneth Ferguson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Accepting New Appointments January 2022 - If you are reading this, you are looking for something different to happen in your life. Maybe you are hoping to release something you have held onto, work through something you have been avoiding, or get out of a situation that has you feeling trapped. You have made efforts toward finding solutions, making changes, and you've done your best. Yet something (or many things) have left you dissatisfied, defeated, confused, and lonely. Whether your struggles are emotional, relational, spiritual, sexual, social, or coping with trauma, they have gotten the best of you.

Crystal Factor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and/or past trauma? Are you stressed out? What about struggling with balancing life and responsibilities? If so, therapy can be beneficial in helping you process past events and learn positive coping skills.

Christy Vanderbilt-Pela
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT
Verified
Verified
Parenting is the most important job there is but where do we get training? Most of our training is OJT or from our parents but what if our training isn't "good enough?" Have you ever struggled with parenting and wished that you had a safe place to recharge, regroup, and express your frustrations? As a parent I can relate and as a Therapist I am here to help you. Being a kid is difficult. It's frustrating to communicate when your brain doesn't have the words to express what you want to say. Parents use words to communicate but children communicate through play.
Not accepting new clients

Charvee (Aloysha) Cotrone
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LADC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), I have had the privilege of working with people of all ages from various backgrounds. I truly enjoy the diversity of the job and I am dedicated to helping others become empowered to accomplish their goals.

Lauren Hamra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RBT
Verified
Verified
My interest and passion is in working with children with developmental disabilities and delays. I feel strongly about children being given the tools and the voice to develop their own self-determination, independence and fulfillment as they grow into adulthood.
Not accepting new clients

Robin Riccardi
Pre-Licensed Professional, Robin Riccardi, LPCC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I have 28 years in the Deaf Education classroom as a teacher and have changed over to being a nationally certified counselor of the Deaf/HOH and their families. I am working towards my licensing in Oklahoma with Joy Oliver LPCS. She is my supervisor. I counsel Tuesdays through Friday using Sign Language and a Client Centered Therapeutic approach. I am comfortable in working with all age groups. I am a contract employee of Beacon Pointe and I can accept Medicaid clients.

Jim Hale
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LADC-MH, BCN
Verified
Verified
Seeking help from a therapist can make some people feel uncomfortable. Correcting the problems in your life is the most courageous move you can make. Your journey toward self-enrichment and understanding can begin as soon as you are ready to move into a new area where anything is possible. By scheduling a counseling session with me, you are creating a chance for positive change in your life. Whether your change is due to interrupting a negative cycle, gleaning a new and objective viewpoint, or by learning new tools to change your life.

Candace Tucker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I became a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Oklahoma in 2005. I use sensitivity in my approach, I'm open-minded, supportive and non-judgmental and focus on engaging the client where they are and working together to achieve goals for therapy. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and elderly. I have worked with couples, families, and foster parents. I use Solution Focused, Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Externalization and Narrative Therapy. I use Motivational Interviewing for assessments and building rapport. I use Mindfulness Based Therapy as well as Art Therapy for Stress Management.
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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.