Adoption Therapists in Mount Pleasant, SC
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Adrian Novit
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Are you feeling stuck or having difficulty managing your stress? Are you trying to adjust to the new normal resulting from COVID-19? Are your feelings or concerns interfering with your daily life? Are you worried about your child's/teen's behavior or mood? As an experienced licensed clinical psychologist, I work with children (8+), teens and adults providing therapy services for issues such as life transitions, stress,
adoption
, self-esteem, attention difficulties, anxiety, grief, and depression. I also conduct international pre-
adoption
psychological evaluations.
Waitlist for new clients

Kelly Quarles
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, LPCS
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Are you seeking a safe place to learn how to love and accept yourself? I help guide children, adolescents & adults in learning how to grow into your most emotionally aware self, while learning how to cope with, and understand, life's challenges. I am here to help safely & gently guide you through the healing process. I specialize in: grief/loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, transitional life issues, sexual assault, postpartum depression, self-harm, terminal illness, foster care/
adoption
, divorce/separation and relationship issues. I welcome diversity, including all races, sexualities, genders, religions and political views.

Crystal C. McCall
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPCA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
She is trained in Prolonged Exposure Therapy,
Adoption
Competency, and has experience using the Gottman Method for couples, as well as beining a Prepare/Enrich and Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work facilitator.
Welcoming new clients! Crystal provides a safe and comfortable space for couples and individuals experiencing difficulties of life. Crystal has experience working with couples in all stages of their relationship, including hardships such as trauma and infidelity. Crystal also enjoys working with young adults exploring areas such as career, identity, relationships, and more. Let's work together to make meaning of your current season and move forward in anchored hope.

Emily Belknap
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I'm available for in-person and video sessions in the afternoons and evenings. My clients are teens and young adults who struggle with over-thinking situations or expecting the worst possible outcome; feeling behind their peers or not satisfied in life; and lacking confidence in who they are. I work together with clients to create a comfortable place to explore thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns that create problems in how they see themselves and in their relationships.

Susan Jillson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-SP
Verified
Verified
Susan Jillson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has 7 years of experience in the mental health field. Susan has always had a passion for serving others and decided to return to school after having children of her own to pursue a Master of Social Work (MSW). After graduating from Fordham University, she became a counselor in a residential program where she worked with clients who were struggling with a myriad of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance abuse.

Alicia Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I enjoy working with clients from all backgrounds and can offer you a nonjudgmental space where we can work to be curious about you and develop the self discovery that can help lead you toward healing. I work with individuals, of all ages, and couples to help balance the disharmony in your life and increase your general sense of wellbeing. I understand how difficult it can be to make yourself vulnerable in this way and I hope to ease that discomfort by creating a comfortable relationship where you feel valued.

Julie Mahoney
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
A Secure Base, LLC and Julie Mahoney LPC partners with you to tackle parenting challenges. Specializing in family law therapeutic services and providing traditional therapy for common childhood disorders also. You are not alone. Is your child experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, or grief? Parenting is the hardest job in the world that doesn't require a license. Children don't come with an operator's manual, and yet it’s our job to crack their code and figure out how best to create an environment where they thrive. What gives your child a sense of "felt safety," connection, and co-regulation?

Erin Murrell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Has loving the person you fell in love with become a dramatically different story than the “Happily Ever After” you were expecting? Have you been trying to connect with your partner, just to find yourself feeling further away? You are not alone. Navigate the complexities and challenges of life and relationships . Interrupting ineffective reactions, construct a framework of communication, building trust and strengthens connections takes sustained effort and effective support. That's where I come in! Focused on both insight and action, I help change systems, not people.

Adam Berkowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified
Verified
Welcome to my psychotherapy practice. With over 20 years of experience, I offer children, families, and adults a safe and accepting environment to explore and gain a better understanding of the issues most affecting their lives. Rather than solely focusing on behaviors or symptoms, I work with individuals and families on gaining insight and understanding into the various underlying causes of their thoughts, feelings, and actions. It is only then that meaningful and long-lasting change is possible.

Cathy L. Mart
PMHNP, BC
Verified
Verified
Call for compassionate, evidence-based, non-judgmental, and thorough care. My passion is to see people reach their full potential. Treatment varies according to the goals and preferences of each client. I take a holistic approach treating mind, body and spirit. I treat a variety of disorders including anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, BiPolar, trauma, grief, marriage issues, and codependency. Treatment includes medication management(when necessary), evidence-based psychotherapy, health coaching, and spiritual care.

Sharon E Martin
FNP, CNS, PhD
Verified
Verified
Symptoms such as addiction, depression, anxiety and feelings of emptiness or inadequacy are messages from your soul. Analysis and psychotherapy can help you
understand these messages and resolve the underlying problems. This is the goal of my clinical practice. My philosophy of treatment is based on the theories and principles of Analytical or Depth Psychology, which is a method that focuses on unconscious processes such as dreams and symptoms. Jung's theory was that it is the right and privilege of every human being to live out their own unique destiny, a process he called individuation. My belief in this divine potential in every person inspires my work as a Jungian analyst.
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Valerie Zanghirella
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Life can throw us some curve balls, and sometimes, when trying to deal with these curve balls, we struggle to find ways to cope. For some, coping through food and/or substance use is one of the ways that people try to cope through life challenges. For others it can be isolating, self-harming, or numbing yourself to feelings all around. These coping mechanisms only work for so long, until they don't work anymore, and end up hurting you. Sometimes these maladaptive coping skills only impact you, but often times, others close to you are hurting as well... your spouse, significant other, parents, siblings, and friends.
Not accepting new clients

Kimberly Ann Sloan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I treat a broad spectrum of problems including: Anxiety & Depression, Grief & Relationship Issues, Family and Child Conflicts, ADD/ADHD, as well as trauma related symptoms. I often use psychological testing to facilitate diagnosis and personality description. I offer supportive and practical intervention using a variety of therapeutic techniques, including mindfulness, cognitive & psychodynamic approaches tailored to your strengths and individual needs. The goals are symptom reduction, personal growth, as well as discovering joy and wellness in your life.

Dinah Heinrich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, CP
Verified
Verified
Seeking therapy for the first time may feel intimidating for some. My intention is to meet each individual where they are, to ensure a safe, compassionate environment. I believe in working collaboratively with clients in order to identify personal strengths and develop new coping skills, with the ultimate goal of improving your functioning and relationships within your personal, professional and/or academic environments. We will work to explore behaviors, beliefs, and relationship patterns that no longer serve you well and explore your current values systems in order to reach a to sense of fulfillment in your life.

Guided Healing Licensed Clinical Therapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
Verified
Verified
Guided Healing Licensed Clinical Therapy, LLC, believes that all people should have reasonable and fair access to clinical therapy. We have a strong, comprehensive clinical team and we serve all ages and a spectrum of diagnoses. As a team, we believe in a holistic approach to wellness. At Guided Healing Licensed Clinical Therapy, LLC, we emphasize that our doors are open to all, as we welcome and fully embrace diversity, including all races, sexualities, genders, religions and political views. We are one.

Cara Mazurek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Hello, glad you are here! Thank you for taking some time to learn about Theraworks. Starting therapy can be an intimidating process. Know that you are not alone if you are unsure of where to start. I am here to support and guide you through the process to minimize stress. Fostering a safe, open and trusting environment is fundamental to my practice. Together we will navigate exploring the past, emotions, relationships, and insights to your behaviors.

Jennifer White-Baughan
Psychologist, PhD, RNB
Verified
Verified
Dr. Jennifer White-Baughan is a clinical psychologist with 27 years of experience specializing in the treatment of trauma, depression and anxiety in children, adolescents, and adults. My clients have said that I am a master therapist who creates a context of safety for clients to learn new skills and to explore patterns of self limiting beliefs while calling on the clients own resilience. Words used to describe Dr. White-Baughan are wise, deeply loving and spiritually expansive.

Krista Tilly
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS MFT, LMFT
2 Endorsed
2 Endorsed
As a Marriage and Family Therapist and Health Coach, I believe that every person has the innate ability to find peace. I enjoy working with people of all ages going through transition and hardship. Whether you have a child struggling with behavior issues or are having trouble communicating with your spouse/loved ones, I hope to help you find the courage to press through and to discover that our greatest breakthroughs can be found in what feel like our weakest moments. I want to help you explore the beliefs that are holding you back and help you find peace that lasts.

Janice E Clarke
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I have over 23 years experience in clinical counseling in Charleston and Mt Pleasant, SC. My areas of specialization include mood disorders (depression and anxiety disorders) bi-polar disorder, and PTSD. I also counsel couples who present with difficulty in relationship issues. I am licensed by the state of South Carolina as a Professional Counselor. I received my Masters Degree in Psychology from The Citadel, in Charleston SC, and my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of South Carolina at Coastal.

Jeannie Harrell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCA
Verified
Verified
This has been such a difficult year, with so much sadness, fear, and uncertainty. Even people who have never experienced symptoms of depression and anxiety before may feel as if they're teetering on the edge. For those who have struggled in the past, it may all seem overwhelming. Therapy can help. Talking about your thoughts, feelings, and worries can lighten the burden and help life feel more manageable again. Often that happens within just a few sessions, or sometimes it can take longer. You’ll know what will be most helpful for you.
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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.