Adoption Therapists in Jamison, PA
I am and experienced holistic mindfulness based psychotherapist integrating modalities influenced by Ayurvedic philosophy, yoga philosophy, Buddhist psychology practices, non duality, psychodynamic theory, attachment theory, somatic experiencing, yoga therapy, breath work, mindfulness, and meditation. My approach to counseling and therapy is integrative in nature, taking the entire person into account that includes the mind, body and spirit collective. Utilizing a range of therapeutic modalities, tailored to meet the needs of each individual client.
I am and experienced holistic mindfulness based psychotherapist integrating modalities influenced by Ayurvedic philosophy, yoga philosophy, Buddhist psychology practices, non duality, psychodynamic theory, attachment theory, somatic experiencing, yoga therapy, breath work, mindfulness, and meditation. My approach to counseling and therapy is integrative in nature, taking the entire person into account that includes the mind, body and spirit collective. Utilizing a range of therapeutic modalities, tailored to meet the needs of each individual client.
I am a certified EMDR therapist, specializing in individual counseling, PTSD, dissociative disorder, anxiety, and depression. I use creative counseling techniques integrating Mindfulness, relaxation techniques and Heartmath, to enhance therapeutic outcomes with adults, children, adolescents and teens. I am a trained EMDR therapist for those who have experienced trauma in it's many forms. I also have advanced training in: Stress management, Loss and Grief therapy, Behavioral Modification and Mindfulness therapy. I am a member in good standing with the American Counseling Association and EMDRIA.
I am a certified EMDR therapist, specializing in individual counseling, PTSD, dissociative disorder, anxiety, and depression. I use creative counseling techniques integrating Mindfulness, relaxation techniques and Heartmath, to enhance therapeutic outcomes with adults, children, adolescents and teens. I am a trained EMDR therapist for those who have experienced trauma in it's many forms. I also have advanced training in: Stress management, Loss and Grief therapy, Behavioral Modification and Mindfulness therapy. I am a member in good standing with the American Counseling Association and EMDRIA.
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Kathlyn Drewicz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MSEd, MPhilEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18901
I am trained in Adoption Competency, and I specialize in adoption trauma.
Hi, I'm Kat! I primarily work with people who would like to learn more about the way their mind works, while also strengthening their interpersonal relationships and determining their own core values and belief system. Things like anxiety, depression, attentional challenges, and life transitions can make this more challenging. I would like to offer ways to manage your mental health symptoms and help you to reframe unhelpful thoughts, so you are empowered to find meaning and purpose in your life.
I am trained in Adoption Competency, and I specialize in adoption trauma.
Hi, I'm Kat! I primarily work with people who would like to learn more about the way their mind works, while also strengthening their interpersonal relationships and determining their own core values and belief system. Things like anxiety, depression, attentional challenges, and life transitions can make this more challenging. I would like to offer ways to manage your mental health symptoms and help you to reframe unhelpful thoughts, so you are empowered to find meaning and purpose in your life.
I have 10 years of experience working with youth and families in the foster care system and adoption.
The goal I support with my clients is empowering them to learn the skills and techniques to be their healthiest self and live that in their own life through action.
I have 10 years of experience working with youth and families in the foster care system and adoption.
The goal I support with my clients is empowering them to learn the skills and techniques to be their healthiest self and live that in their own life through action.
Susan V. Brewer
Counselor/Life Coach, BS, CADC, CC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sellersville, PA 18960
Focus is on grief and loss, relationship patterns, self-worth, and adoption.
WELCOME TO LIVING A LIFE OF BALANCE All of us face struggles in our lives. We experience problems and difficulties sometimes on a daily basis and other times only occasionally. When we feel stuck we have a tendency to repeat negative or self-defeating patterns/behaviors. This repetition often causes us to become overly critical of ourselves. Our work together is designed to help you to understand the why and how so that you can make the changes you want in your life. Change is never easy; however it is so worth it!! You will be pleasantly surprised by how happy you will become.
Focus is on grief and loss, relationship patterns, self-worth, and adoption.
WELCOME TO LIVING A LIFE OF BALANCE All of us face struggles in our lives. We experience problems and difficulties sometimes on a daily basis and other times only occasionally. When we feel stuck we have a tendency to repeat negative or self-defeating patterns/behaviors. This repetition often causes us to become overly critical of ourselves. Our work together is designed to help you to understand the why and how so that you can make the changes you want in your life. Change is never easy; however it is so worth it!! You will be pleasantly surprised by how happy you will become.
Angelle E. Richardson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am an experienced and empathetic Family Therapist, specializing in adoption, foster care, trauma and grief.
I primarily use Narrative Therapy techniques to help people share their stories and gain insight into their lives. I am also trained in the Beck Model of Cognitive Therapy and in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
I am an experienced and empathetic Family Therapist, specializing in adoption, foster care, trauma and grief.
I primarily use Narrative Therapy techniques to help people share their stories and gain insight into their lives. I am also trained in the Beck Model of Cognitive Therapy and in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
I work with individuals, couples, and families struggling with challenges such as individual/generational trauma, sex/intimacy, adoption/fostering, multiracial couples/families, ADHD/Autism, and LGBTQIA+ challenges.
I am a relational and systemic therapist that believes people heal in relation to one another and the systems in which they are a part of. I utilize a trauma-informed approach and draw from therapeutic models including Attachment-based, Experiential, Emotion-focused, Contextual, ESFT, and was trained in Person of the Therapist under founder Dr. Harry Aponte.
I work with individuals, couples, and families struggling with challenges such as individual/generational trauma, sex/intimacy, adoption/fostering, multiracial couples/families, ADHD/Autism, and LGBTQIA+ challenges.
I am a relational and systemic therapist that believes people heal in relation to one another and the systems in which they are a part of. I utilize a trauma-informed approach and draw from therapeutic models including Attachment-based, Experiential, Emotion-focused, Contextual, ESFT, and was trained in Person of the Therapist under founder Dr. Harry Aponte.
I also have completed training in Adoption and Foster care (TAC), which is important to me since I am adopted.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker (LSCW) in Pennsylvania as well as in West Virginia. I have been working in Outpatient Mental Health Therapy for 9 years. My focus is on helping people work through difficult events that have occured in their life and helping them move through the healing process.
I also have completed training in Adoption and Foster care (TAC), which is important to me since I am adopted.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker (LSCW) in Pennsylvania as well as in West Virginia. I have been working in Outpatient Mental Health Therapy for 9 years. My focus is on helping people work through difficult events that have occured in their life and helping them move through the healing process.
I also specialize in adoption related challenges and attachment disorders.
I offer a safe space to gain specific tools and strategies to manage symptoms such as anxiety, PTSD, grief, depression, impulsivity, addiction and ADHD. You may also learn to challenge core beliefs, shed shame stories, love all the parts of who you are, change relationship patterns, heal from trauma and losses, and free yourself from addiction.
I also specialize in adoption related challenges and attachment disorders.
I offer a safe space to gain specific tools and strategies to manage symptoms such as anxiety, PTSD, grief, depression, impulsivity, addiction and ADHD. You may also learn to challenge core beliefs, shed shame stories, love all the parts of who you are, change relationship patterns, heal from trauma and losses, and free yourself from addiction.
Marlena Wendrick
Associate Professional Counselor, MS, LAPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Center Valley, PA 18034
I'm also adoption competent, with more than 12 years of expertise, and offer counseling for adoption-related issues.
I’m passionate about empowering women and helping millennials and Gen Z navigate life’s challenges. Whether you’re feeling the pressure of work or school, figuring out who you are, or stuck in unwanted patterns, I’m here to support you. I’m also deeply committed to helping you work through complex trauma, navigate challenges with emotionally immature parents, and move through feelings of loneliness and isolation. My goal is to help you create a life that feels grounded and fulfilling.
I'm also adoption competent, with more than 12 years of expertise, and offer counseling for adoption-related issues.
I’m passionate about empowering women and helping millennials and Gen Z navigate life’s challenges. Whether you’re feeling the pressure of work or school, figuring out who you are, or stuck in unwanted patterns, I’m here to support you. I’m also deeply committed to helping you work through complex trauma, navigate challenges with emotionally immature parents, and move through feelings of loneliness and isolation. My goal is to help you create a life that feels grounded and fulfilling.
Gina Rothermel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19110
One of my specialty areas is working with individuals in families formed through foster care, adoption, blended families, and through reproductive medicine.
I find a lot of joy in helping teens and adults discover and reach their goals. If you are someone who wants to increase self-compassion and self-acceptance, heal from trauma, challenge long held beliefs about yourself or the world, strengthen relationships, process grief and loss, and/or find the inner strength and resources to make desired changes in your life, I might be a good fit for you. I also find it very meaningful to work with people unlearning and healing from diet culture, misogyny and sexism, a patriarchal system, homophobia, white supremacy and racism, gender role socialization, and ableism.
One of my specialty areas is working with individuals in families formed through foster care, adoption, blended families, and through reproductive medicine.
I find a lot of joy in helping teens and adults discover and reach their goals. If you are someone who wants to increase self-compassion and self-acceptance, heal from trauma, challenge long held beliefs about yourself or the world, strengthen relationships, process grief and loss, and/or find the inner strength and resources to make desired changes in your life, I might be a good fit for you. I also find it very meaningful to work with people unlearning and healing from diet culture, misogyny and sexism, a patriarchal system, homophobia, white supremacy and racism, gender role socialization, and ableism.
Parenting Services for Families and After Adoption is a prevention-early intervention psychotherapy and educational practice for families with young children, both by birth and via adoption.
In groups for adoptive parents, attachment and adoption topics are integrated into group discussions. Counseling is available for concerns about all aspects of adoption.
Parenting Services for Families and After Adoption is a prevention-early intervention psychotherapy and educational practice for families with young children, both by birth and via adoption.
In groups for adoptive parents, attachment and adoption topics are integrated into group discussions. Counseling is available for concerns about all aspects of adoption.
Samantha Ambrico-Custer
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19125
My passion lies in supporting individuals living with chronic illnesses and disabilities, neurodiversity, and adoption/foster care.
I am a therapist rooted in the foundational principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), meaning I focus on the intertwining of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I bring a wealth of experience supporting neurodiverse clients and their families, those who are a part of the foster care/ adoption community, identity formation/exploration, and more.
My passion lies in supporting individuals living with chronic illnesses and disabilities, neurodiversity, and adoption/foster care.
I am a therapist rooted in the foundational principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), meaning I focus on the intertwining of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I bring a wealth of experience supporting neurodiverse clients and their families, those who are a part of the foster care/ adoption community, identity formation/exploration, and more.
I help clients heal the loss associated with adoption; transracial adoptees dealing with identity issues; and adoptees working through all of the complex emotions related to search and reunion.
Or maybe you're in a relationship where you're just not connecting. You seem to "speak" two different love languages. Couples therapy will not just help you have a happier, more fullfilling relationship, it will also heal many of your childhood wounds. I work with couples to increase intimacy, improve communication and learn to have hard conversations.
I help clients heal the loss associated with adoption; transracial adoptees dealing with identity issues; and adoptees working through all of the complex emotions related to search and reunion.
Or maybe you're in a relationship where you're just not connecting. You seem to "speak" two different love languages. Couples therapy will not just help you have a happier, more fullfilling relationship, it will also heal many of your childhood wounds. I work with couples to increase intimacy, improve communication and learn to have hard conversations.
I am a Prepare/Enrich Facilitator who can evaluate the assessment inventory for Premarital, Marital, Catholic, Parenting and Pre- Adoption/Forster Inventories.
Are you in crisis? Do you feel stuck? I work with many people who feel this way and have helped them to understand and embrace their experiences. As a marriage and family therapist, I can help you figure things out. I will work with you to explore the stresses in your life and sort out what makes you feel happy and fulfilled. You owe this to yourself and the people who care about you to act now. Most people wait 7 years to seek help. Take care of that person... you!
I am a Prepare/Enrich Facilitator who can evaluate the assessment inventory for Premarital, Marital, Catholic, Parenting and Pre- Adoption/Forster Inventories.
Are you in crisis? Do you feel stuck? I work with many people who feel this way and have helped them to understand and embrace their experiences. As a marriage and family therapist, I can help you figure things out. I will work with you to explore the stresses in your life and sort out what makes you feel happy and fulfilled. You owe this to yourself and the people who care about you to act now. Most people wait 7 years to seek help. Take care of that person... you!
I also have experience with adoption and the wonderful impact this decision has on families.
I have been working with young students and their families for over 30 years. Throughout this time I have gained a great deal of insight into the significance the family plays in the development of each child. Today's families are often experiencing a great deal of stress. In many cases parents are caught between raising their children while caring for their parents. Communication is the essential glue that holds our families together. In my office I offer a warm and caring environment to foster family growth and healthy family dynamics.
I also have experience with adoption and the wonderful impact this decision has on families.
I have been working with young students and their families for over 30 years. Throughout this time I have gained a great deal of insight into the significance the family plays in the development of each child. Today's families are often experiencing a great deal of stress. In many cases parents are caught between raising their children while caring for their parents. Communication is the essential glue that holds our families together. In my office I offer a warm and caring environment to foster family growth and healthy family dynamics.
Bascom is trained in many different types of psychological testing and assessment, including: ADHD testing, Autism testing, psychoeducational testing, neuropsychological testing, personality testing, cognitive and memory testing, pre- adoption evaluations, mental health evaluations, and more!
Dr. Katie Bascom is a member of our PS Psychiatry team. Dr. Bascom does psychological testing and assessment with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. She completed her doctoral internship at WellSpan Phihaven Behavioral Health. She completed her pre-doctoral practicum placements at CHOP (The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia), in the Center for the Management of ADHD. She earned her Psy.D. from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). She is also a Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS).
Bascom is trained in many different types of psychological testing and assessment, including: ADHD testing, Autism testing, psychoeducational testing, neuropsychological testing, personality testing, cognitive and memory testing, pre- adoption evaluations, mental health evaluations, and more!
Dr. Katie Bascom is a member of our PS Psychiatry team. Dr. Bascom does psychological testing and assessment with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. She completed her doctoral internship at WellSpan Phihaven Behavioral Health. She completed her pre-doctoral practicum placements at CHOP (The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia), in the Center for the Management of ADHD. She earned her Psy.D. from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). She is also a Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS).
Heart of Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ASDCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18901
We treat a variety of issues including: narcissistic abuse, addiction, adoption, anxiety, depression, therapy for therapists, trauma and relationships.
You're not alone on this journey. You want to be seen, heard, and truly understood. You want help with navigating life's challenges. Our straightforward approach ensures that your time and resources are valued. You deserve compassionate, ethical, inclusive, neuro-affirming and effective therapy. In sessions the focus will be entirely on you with support to help you to express your authentic self and to explore the things you've kept hidden. Together, we’ll uncover insights, address challenges and foster meaningful change. Let’s embark on this healing journey where your voice and identities matters and your growth is our priority.
We treat a variety of issues including: narcissistic abuse, addiction, adoption, anxiety, depression, therapy for therapists, trauma and relationships.
You're not alone on this journey. You want to be seen, heard, and truly understood. You want help with navigating life's challenges. Our straightforward approach ensures that your time and resources are valued. You deserve compassionate, ethical, inclusive, neuro-affirming and effective therapy. In sessions the focus will be entirely on you with support to help you to express your authentic self and to explore the things you've kept hidden. Together, we’ll uncover insights, address challenges and foster meaningful change. Let’s embark on this healing journey where your voice and identities matters and your growth is our priority.
My passion lies in supporting survivors, those connected to adoption, and individuals in LGBTQIA+ and other non-traditional relationships.
I work in ways that honor and respect who they are within their relationships, communities, and society as a whole (collectivist). This integrative approach ensures that therapy is both personalized and grounded in the best available practices, fostering growth and healing on an individual and relational level.
My passion lies in supporting survivors, those connected to adoption, and individuals in LGBTQIA+ and other non-traditional relationships.
I work in ways that honor and respect who they are within their relationships, communities, and society as a whole (collectivist). This integrative approach ensures that therapy is both personalized and grounded in the best available practices, fostering growth and healing on an individual and relational level.
Donna M. Kane
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18902
I am well acquainted with anxiety, depression and offer CBT and DBT skills; as well as family and relational issues, adolescence, past trauma/abuse, abandonment issues, SPD, PTSD, RAD and other attachment and adjustment issues, adoption and foster care related issues,self-destructive behaviors and inability to regulate emotions.
I have a true passion for working with adults and adolescents who are suffering from an inability to form healthy relationships with their loved ones. My office offers a warm setting for people of all ages to feel safe and explore their "child within". I use play and art therapy as well as evidenced based techniques to empower parents and help them to connect with their child and unlock their full potential. I love helping families grow with healthy coping skills. I also truly enjoy working with adults to explore their own past and how it affects their relationships today.
I am well acquainted with anxiety, depression and offer CBT and DBT skills; as well as family and relational issues, adolescence, past trauma/abuse, abandonment issues, SPD, PTSD, RAD and other attachment and adjustment issues, adoption and foster care related issues,self-destructive behaviors and inability to regulate emotions.
I have a true passion for working with adults and adolescents who are suffering from an inability to form healthy relationships with their loved ones. My office offers a warm setting for people of all ages to feel safe and explore their "child within". I use play and art therapy as well as evidenced based techniques to empower parents and help them to connect with their child and unlock their full potential. I love helping families grow with healthy coping skills. I also truly enjoy working with adults to explore their own past and how it affects their relationships today.
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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.