Adoption Therapists in Greensburg, PA
Kim has personal and professional experience and training to work with families formed through foster and kinship care and adoption.
Do you want meaningful relationships? Kim has a strong desire to work with those who want to improve their relationships and lifestyle. She assists clients to improve their mental, physical, spiritual and sexual safety and security.
Kim has personal and professional experience and training to work with families formed through foster and kinship care and adoption.
Do you want meaningful relationships? Kim has a strong desire to work with those who want to improve their relationships and lifestyle. She assists clients to improve their mental, physical, spiritual and sexual safety and security.
I have been providing treatment to children, adolescents and adults for over 20 years. I believe therapy should be designed to meet each persons specific needs and goals. Positive change works best in the context of a trusting, genuine, and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship. I will help you achieve growth by utilizing treatment methods that are best suited to your specific issues and personality.
I have been providing treatment to children, adolescents and adults for over 20 years. I believe therapy should be designed to meet each persons specific needs and goals. Positive change works best in the context of a trusting, genuine, and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship. I will help you achieve growth by utilizing treatment methods that are best suited to your specific issues and personality.
Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC , PhD, LMFT, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Greensburg, PA 15601
We provide counseling services to individuals, couples and families through Western Pennsylvania. Whether you are seeking treatment as an individual adult, a child, or teen, our multi-specialty approach will support your goals of resolving emotional, psychological, and relationship issues. For couples and families, our mental health specialists are experts in supporting your relationship as you gain greater friendship, intimacy, and communication barriers.
We provide counseling services to individuals, couples and families through Western Pennsylvania. Whether you are seeking treatment as an individual adult, a child, or teen, our multi-specialty approach will support your goals of resolving emotional, psychological, and relationship issues. For couples and families, our mental health specialists are experts in supporting your relationship as you gain greater friendship, intimacy, and communication barriers.
I work with clients identifying and resolving problems with eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, compulsive overeating/binge eating),trauma related issues, anxiety or panic attacks, depression, OCD, relationship issues, low self-esteem, difficulties with mood swings, and in need of coping techiques to deal with stress. I enjoy working with both women and men, adults, college students, adolescents and children. I often work closely with treatment teams professionals, such as medical professionals, nutritionists, and school counselors.. I offer individual & family counseling. My caring and supportive manner is balanced with a challenging and motivating style to help clients successfully meet their treatment goals.
I work with clients identifying and resolving problems with eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, compulsive overeating/binge eating),trauma related issues, anxiety or panic attacks, depression, OCD, relationship issues, low self-esteem, difficulties with mood swings, and in need of coping techiques to deal with stress. I enjoy working with both women and men, adults, college students, adolescents and children. I often work closely with treatment teams professionals, such as medical professionals, nutritionists, and school counselors.. I offer individual & family counseling. My caring and supportive manner is balanced with a challenging and motivating style to help clients successfully meet their treatment goals.
Life can bring challenges that leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the path ahead. Whether you’re navigating the symptoms of a mental health diagnosis, working through difficult emotions, or feeling the weight of unresolved trauma, you don’t have to face it alone. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences and build tools to move forward.
I work with adults managing a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I work to understand each individual's unique journey, and aim to provide support and validation.
Life can bring challenges that leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the path ahead. Whether you’re navigating the symptoms of a mental health diagnosis, working through difficult emotions, or feeling the weight of unresolved trauma, you don’t have to face it alone. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences and build tools to move forward.
I work with adults managing a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I work to understand each individual's unique journey, and aim to provide support and validation.
Family Matters Center for Relational Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Greensburg, PA 15601
We all struggle in the relationships that are important to us and need help some of the time to develop skills to strengthen these relationships. We lose connection and have difficulty communicating with our partners or spouses; we get stuck in conflict with our children; we lose track of who we are; we dread going to work because it feels hostile or unsafe; we question our faith; we have trouble expressing needs at school; and we neglect our bodies and our health. The relationships we have with ourselves and others are always evolving and we need to change with them.
We all struggle in the relationships that are important to us and need help some of the time to develop skills to strengthen these relationships. We lose connection and have difficulty communicating with our partners or spouses; we get stuck in conflict with our children; we lose track of who we are; we dread going to work because it feels hostile or unsafe; we question our faith; we have trouble expressing needs at school; and we neglect our bodies and our health. The relationships we have with ourselves and others are always evolving and we need to change with them.
I strive to provide a safe, respectful space where individuals feel heard, supported, and understood. My approach is trauma-informed and tailored to the needs of each individual. This may include individual therapy, group therapy, or support groups. The focus is on building insight, regulation, and stability. I believe that with the right support, even the most difficult seasons can shift—that the sun will rise again and the dawn will come.
All of the therapists in our company work together to create a supportive, collaborative environment where individuals feel safe, respected, and able to move forward at their own pace.
I strive to provide a safe, respectful space where individuals feel heard, supported, and understood. My approach is trauma-informed and tailored to the needs of each individual. This may include individual therapy, group therapy, or support groups. The focus is on building insight, regulation, and stability. I believe that with the right support, even the most difficult seasons can shift—that the sun will rise again and the dawn will come.
All of the therapists in our company work together to create a supportive, collaborative environment where individuals feel safe, respected, and able to move forward at their own pace.
"It’s not about calming the waters, but learning how to navigate in stormy seas." Over the years it has been deeply meaningful for me to help others feel more at ease within themselves, among others and within the world. Peace of mind, having a sense of being on the right track in life, successful relationships – that’s what most of us want and what is personally and professionally rewarding to me in assisting others achieve.
"It’s not about calming the waters, but learning how to navigate in stormy seas." Over the years it has been deeply meaningful for me to help others feel more at ease within themselves, among others and within the world. Peace of mind, having a sense of being on the right track in life, successful relationships – that’s what most of us want and what is personally and professionally rewarding to me in assisting others achieve.
I specialize in helping adults and couples understand and heal the impact of trauma. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning and capable, yet feel overwhelmed, emotionally reactive, or stuck in relationship patterns that don’t make sense. Trauma is not always a single event — it can be a series of experiences that shape how you see yourself and relate to others. These patterns often continue long after the original experiences have passed.
I specialize in helping adults and couples understand and heal the impact of trauma. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning and capable, yet feel overwhelmed, emotionally reactive, or stuck in relationship patterns that don’t make sense. Trauma is not always a single event — it can be a series of experiences that shape how you see yourself and relate to others. These patterns often continue long after the original experiences have passed.
Healing isn’t easy & taking the first step of seeking a therapist takes a lot of courage. Healing involves being patient & kind with yourself, along with stepping out of your comfort zone in order to talk about tough things so you can grow. Often in life we are faced with many challenges and feel like we are just stuck. My role as your therapist is to help you sort out these emotions and experiences that have you feeling like you are hitting a wall. Together we will work to identify unhealthy patterns and develop skills to help you take control of your life.
Healing isn’t easy & taking the first step of seeking a therapist takes a lot of courage. Healing involves being patient & kind with yourself, along with stepping out of your comfort zone in order to talk about tough things so you can grow. Often in life we are faced with many challenges and feel like we are just stuck. My role as your therapist is to help you sort out these emotions and experiences that have you feeling like you are hitting a wall. Together we will work to identify unhealthy patterns and develop skills to help you take control of your life.
Feeling like life handed you a script you never auditioned for?
Maybe your thoughts are running wild like toddlers on espresso, or your feelings have you crying over a microwave burrito. If you're tired of white-knuckling your way through stress, relationships, or just existing in general, welcome! You're in the right place.
I’m Marchaé Peters, aka The Comical Counselor! A LAPC licensed therapist who mixes real talk, big feelings, and just the right amount of humor to help you get unstuck. I offer in person therapy in Greensburg, PA and secure telehealth therapy to anyone living in Pennsylvania working on being emotionally cool!
Feeling like life handed you a script you never auditioned for?
Maybe your thoughts are running wild like toddlers on espresso, or your feelings have you crying over a microwave burrito. If you're tired of white-knuckling your way through stress, relationships, or just existing in general, welcome! You're in the right place.
I’m Marchaé Peters, aka The Comical Counselor! A LAPC licensed therapist who mixes real talk, big feelings, and just the right amount of humor to help you get unstuck. I offer in person therapy in Greensburg, PA and secure telehealth therapy to anyone living in Pennsylvania working on being emotionally cool!
I believe, the single most important element of counseling is the relationship between the therapist and client. The first step is for us to work together to balance both a professional and heartfelt relationship. You'll find the office welcoming, comfortable, discreet atmosphere; where you can feel safe to discuss your needs. I serve a variety of client populations, including, youth, adolescent, adult and geriatric clients. Couples, Family, Individual and Group Therapy are a focus. Specializations: Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Anger, Parenting and Loss. Referrals for medication management can also be facilitated through my office, if desired..
I believe, the single most important element of counseling is the relationship between the therapist and client. The first step is for us to work together to balance both a professional and heartfelt relationship. You'll find the office welcoming, comfortable, discreet atmosphere; where you can feel safe to discuss your needs. I serve a variety of client populations, including, youth, adolescent, adult and geriatric clients. Couples, Family, Individual and Group Therapy are a focus. Specializations: Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Anger, Parenting and Loss. Referrals for medication management can also be facilitated through my office, if desired..
Ourideal clients are individuals and couples who desire counseling that honors both their faith and their emotional well-being. Many come feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, marital strain, trauma, or life transitions. Some feel spiritually disconnected or are seeking deeper purpose and peace.
At Grace Christian Counseling, our team creates a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel truly heard and understood. We walk alongside you with compassion, integrating evidence-based therapeutic approaches with the hope and wisdom of Christian faith. Together, we help you process pain, rebuild relationships, and restore hope.
Ourideal clients are individuals and couples who desire counseling that honors both their faith and their emotional well-being. Many come feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, marital strain, trauma, or life transitions. Some feel spiritually disconnected or are seeking deeper purpose and peace.
At Grace Christian Counseling, our team creates a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel truly heard and understood. We walk alongside you with compassion, integrating evidence-based therapeutic approaches with the hope and wisdom of Christian faith. Together, we help you process pain, rebuild relationships, and restore hope.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor my goal is to help you become your best self. If you are in need of support with past traumatic issues I have worked for over 10 years helping people who have suffered many traumatic events. In addition, I have worked with many families to help them and their children when it comes to parenting, adjusting to separation, divorce or blending your family effectively after a divorce. I also work with adults and children who suffer from anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-harm, mood disorders, and gender identity issues.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor my goal is to help you become your best self. If you are in need of support with past traumatic issues I have worked for over 10 years helping people who have suffered many traumatic events. In addition, I have worked with many families to help them and their children when it comes to parenting, adjusting to separation, divorce or blending your family effectively after a divorce. I also work with adults and children who suffer from anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-harm, mood disorders, and gender identity issues.
For the past five years, Natalie has helped adolescents and young adults find a soothing space to express themselves safely. As a practicing therapist, she helps clients reach their therapeutic goals by processing their thoughts while they are experiencing difficult times. She provides a safe space for clients to identify, learn, and apply appropriate boundaries.
For the past five years, Natalie has helped adolescents and young adults find a soothing space to express themselves safely. As a practicing therapist, she helps clients reach their therapeutic goals by processing their thoughts while they are experiencing difficult times. She provides a safe space for clients to identify, learn, and apply appropriate boundaries.
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You're busy. You're pulled in a million different directions and you have a million more responsibilities. Sometimes you have someone to share this with, and sometimes not. Sometimes you feel lost under all of the pressure to "be better." I'm here to help. Let's peel away the layers of stress, grief, trauma, and pressure to reveal the very best version of you. Let's take journey of self-discovery together. I'm here to listen, support, and help.
You're busy. You're pulled in a million different directions and you have a million more responsibilities. Sometimes you have someone to share this with, and sometimes not. Sometimes you feel lost under all of the pressure to "be better." I'm here to help. Let's peel away the layers of stress, grief, trauma, and pressure to reveal the very best version of you. Let's take journey of self-discovery together. I'm here to listen, support, and help.
In the words of Mr. Rogers, “Play is really the work of childhood." I see kids who have prenatal, preverbal, or early childhood trauma; attachment and behavioral issues; or struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and anger. I will work with you to create a flexible treatment plan tailored to your child's individual needs, using techniques like prescriptive play therapy, filial therapy, expressive arts, sandtray, geek therapy, and attachment-based activities to directly address and heal the impact of stress on the body and brain. I help identify the reasons for children’s behavior and healthier ways to meet those needs.
In the words of Mr. Rogers, “Play is really the work of childhood." I see kids who have prenatal, preverbal, or early childhood trauma; attachment and behavioral issues; or struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and anger. I will work with you to create a flexible treatment plan tailored to your child's individual needs, using techniques like prescriptive play therapy, filial therapy, expressive arts, sandtray, geek therapy, and attachment-based activities to directly address and heal the impact of stress on the body and brain. I help identify the reasons for children’s behavior and healthier ways to meet those needs.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania. I received my Masters from Liberty University and have been practicing for 7 years. I help youth in the foster care system, adolescent struggles, and adults trying become the best versions of themselves. I empower others to seek the core of their challenges and find effective skills to implement for the desired change they want in their life.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania. I received my Masters from Liberty University and have been practicing for 7 years. I help youth in the foster care system, adolescent struggles, and adults trying become the best versions of themselves. I empower others to seek the core of their challenges and find effective skills to implement for the desired change they want in their life.
Great to meet you! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience working with clients to help them feel empowered to make positive changes in their lives. It is important to me to make you feel heard and not judged. I will help you stay accountable to your desired goals and walk beside you on this journey.
Great to meet you! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience working with clients to help them feel empowered to make positive changes in their lives. It is important to me to make you feel heard and not judged. I will help you stay accountable to your desired goals and walk beside you on this journey.
The Children's Home & Lemieux Family Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Are you looking for support in the areas of adoption, foster care, infertility, assisted reproductive technology, donor conception, pregnancy loss, pregnancy decision making, or a related area?
Erika Schmitt has been at The Children's Home since 2006 and has provided counseling since that time. She has experience working with all races as well as LGBTQIA+ population. She can see clients virtually or in person. She especially enjoys counseling in the realm of infertility, pregnancy, donor conception, grief, and reproductive trauma.
Are you looking for support in the areas of adoption, foster care, infertility, assisted reproductive technology, donor conception, pregnancy loss, pregnancy decision making, or a related area?
Erika Schmitt has been at The Children's Home since 2006 and has provided counseling since that time. She has experience working with all races as well as LGBTQIA+ population. She can see clients virtually or in person. She especially enjoys counseling in the realm of infertility, pregnancy, donor conception, grief, and reproductive trauma.
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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.