Adoption Therapists in Bellevue, TN
My clientele consists of children, adolescents, and adults. I use a variety of approaches in working with my clients in an attempt to find the most efficacious approach to meet the particular client's needs. As a psychologist, I also perform psychological evaluations for diagnostic purposes. For example, I evaluate cognitive ability, learning disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and many other issues. Finding oneself can be a daunting task in our complex society. I aspire to help my clients achieve self understanding, a sense of efficacy, and develop tools to assist them in navigating life's challenges on their own.
My clientele consists of children, adolescents, and adults. I use a variety of approaches in working with my clients in an attempt to find the most efficacious approach to meet the particular client's needs. As a psychologist, I also perform psychological evaluations for diagnostic purposes. For example, I evaluate cognitive ability, learning disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and many other issues. Finding oneself can be a daunting task in our complex society. I aspire to help my clients achieve self understanding, a sense of efficacy, and develop tools to assist them in navigating life's challenges on their own.
I was raised in the diverse melting pot of New York City as a first-generation Chinese American, born to parents who emigrated from Hong Kong. After college, I moved to Nashville, where I had the wonderful privilege of traveling the world as a musician. These experiences afforded me the unique opportunity to hear thousands of people’s stories, from depression, suicide, grief, and addiction to hope found amidst it all. Through these stories, as well as my own, I came to realize the powerful gift of therapy and the difference that occurs when we come to understand our intrinsic worth and capacity to be seen, heard, known, and loved.
I was raised in the diverse melting pot of New York City as a first-generation Chinese American, born to parents who emigrated from Hong Kong. After college, I moved to Nashville, where I had the wonderful privilege of traveling the world as a musician. These experiences afforded me the unique opportunity to hear thousands of people’s stories, from depression, suicide, grief, and addiction to hope found amidst it all. Through these stories, as well as my own, I came to realize the powerful gift of therapy and the difference that occurs when we come to understand our intrinsic worth and capacity to be seen, heard, known, and loved.
We all experience times of stress, fear, loneliness and sadness. Worries and "what if's" can keep us up at night. But when these things start to affect our overall well being and daily functioning, help from a professional can be beneficial. I can work with you in these difficult times and provide support and tools necessary for healing.I hope you will find my office safe, welcoming, nonjudgemental and a place where you can talk through what's bothering you.
We all experience times of stress, fear, loneliness and sadness. Worries and "what if's" can keep us up at night. But when these things start to affect our overall well being and daily functioning, help from a professional can be beneficial. I can work with you in these difficult times and provide support and tools necessary for healing.I hope you will find my office safe, welcoming, nonjudgemental and a place where you can talk through what's bothering you.
Whether you are navigating the complexities of religious trauma, narcissistic family dynamics, or the burnout of being a healthcare professional, your struggles are signals—not character flaws. In our work, we’ll go beyond the surface; unlearning rigid expectations of perfection and quieting the voice of shame. When a plant wilts, we don’t blame the plant; we look at the soil, the light, and the water. As a trauma therapist, I help you identify the missing "nutrients" in your life. My goal is that you leave our sessions not just with insight, but with a body that feels like home and a heart that feels seen.
Whether you are navigating the complexities of religious trauma, narcissistic family dynamics, or the burnout of being a healthcare professional, your struggles are signals—not character flaws. In our work, we’ll go beyond the surface; unlearning rigid expectations of perfection and quieting the voice of shame. When a plant wilts, we don’t blame the plant; we look at the soil, the light, and the water. As a trauma therapist, I help you identify the missing "nutrients" in your life. My goal is that you leave our sessions not just with insight, but with a body that feels like home and a heart that feels seen.
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Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in TN and licensed in California and Tennessee. I received my training from Western Theological Seminary graduating in 2007 with a focus on attachment issues. I have worked with a non-profit agency counseling, adopting, and fostering families for over 15 years. I began my private practice in 2020 after recognizing the high demand for mental health practitioners during a difficult time in our history.
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in TN and licensed in California and Tennessee. I received my training from Western Theological Seminary graduating in 2007 with a focus on attachment issues. I have worked with a non-profit agency counseling, adopting, and fostering families for over 15 years. I began my private practice in 2020 after recognizing the high demand for mental health practitioners during a difficult time in our history.
I specialize in working with trauma, abuse, and attachment and have experience with clients in a variety of settings, including domestic violence, adoption, and foster care.
I practice evidenced-based treatments and am certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency (ARC), and Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) therapies.
I specialize in working with trauma, abuse, and attachment and have experience with clients in a variety of settings, including domestic violence, adoption, and foster care.
I practice evidenced-based treatments and am certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency (ARC), and Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) therapies.
I specialize in life transitions, anxiety, trauma recovery, relationship issues, and spiritual integration. In my counseling, I strive to create an understanding, supportive environment where people can process difficulties and explore solutions. I’m certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and work to balance understanding and validation with practical feedback and skills for change. I value integrating faith and spirituality into the healing process and supporting clients in self-understanding, emotional regulation, and resolving life problems.
I specialize in life transitions, anxiety, trauma recovery, relationship issues, and spiritual integration. In my counseling, I strive to create an understanding, supportive environment where people can process difficulties and explore solutions. I’m certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and work to balance understanding and validation with practical feedback and skills for change. I value integrating faith and spirituality into the healing process and supporting clients in self-understanding, emotional regulation, and resolving life problems.
My passion is to support individuals and families who are feeling disconnected from themselves, their relationships, and the world around them. Together, we will seek to better understand the patterns that influence your life and tap into your inner strength to cultivate lasting wellness. Through talk and body-based therapies, will work together to explore your past, gain insight into your present, and clarify the path ahead. This is your unique journey, and my role is to walk alongside you with empathy and reflection, offering support as you move toward greater wellness and self-discovery.
My passion is to support individuals and families who are feeling disconnected from themselves, their relationships, and the world around them. Together, we will seek to better understand the patterns that influence your life and tap into your inner strength to cultivate lasting wellness. Through talk and body-based therapies, will work together to explore your past, gain insight into your present, and clarify the path ahead. This is your unique journey, and my role is to walk alongside you with empathy and reflection, offering support as you move toward greater wellness and self-discovery.
Too often we live life in the fog of good health and favorable circumstances. But then, inevitably, something happens. Something difficult and hard to understand that pushes to the forefront the need for wisdom. Is there hope? On whom can I depend? What am I living for? What matters? Will I live? How will I live? Author and poet Wendell Berry said: "It may be that when we no longer know which way to go, we have begun our real journey. The mind that is not baffled is not employed. The impeded stream is the one that sings."
Too often we live life in the fog of good health and favorable circumstances. But then, inevitably, something happens. Something difficult and hard to understand that pushes to the forefront the need for wisdom. Is there hope? On whom can I depend? What am I living for? What matters? Will I live? How will I live? Author and poet Wendell Berry said: "It may be that when we no longer know which way to go, we have begun our real journey. The mind that is not baffled is not employed. The impeded stream is the one that sings."
Have you tried therapy before, read all the recommended books, followed the advice, and still feel stuck? I want to help families who are tired of surface-level solutions. I specialize in helping families reconnect when relationships feel strained and disconnected. In helping parents who love their child deeply but feel stuck in constant power struggles, meltdowns, or conflict. Working with teens who feel lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of who they are. I help families understand the deeper story behind behaviors, repair connection, and build relationships rooted in trust, security, and belonging.
Have you tried therapy before, read all the recommended books, followed the advice, and still feel stuck? I want to help families who are tired of surface-level solutions. I specialize in helping families reconnect when relationships feel strained and disconnected. In helping parents who love their child deeply but feel stuck in constant power struggles, meltdowns, or conflict. Working with teens who feel lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of who they are. I help families understand the deeper story behind behaviors, repair connection, and build relationships rooted in trust, security, and belonging.
I believe that one of the greatest power and influence in our lives are our relationships with others. It is from relationships that all of our trauma, negativity, and heartache originate; however, it is only through relationships that we can also find true healing for prior wounds that continue to determine present actions and emotions. The difference in these two kinds of relationships is honesty, vulnerability, and reciprocity: a mutual connection that cultivates intimacy and acceptance by removing shame and anxiety. It is only through these authentic relationships that we can truly feel complete and secure in our own skin.
I believe that one of the greatest power and influence in our lives are our relationships with others. It is from relationships that all of our trauma, negativity, and heartache originate; however, it is only through relationships that we can also find true healing for prior wounds that continue to determine present actions and emotions. The difference in these two kinds of relationships is honesty, vulnerability, and reciprocity: a mutual connection that cultivates intimacy and acceptance by removing shame and anxiety. It is only through these authentic relationships that we can truly feel complete and secure in our own skin.
I treat women and their partners through the life stages of pregnancy and infant loss, pregnancy after loss, birth trauma, NICU, pregnancy, postpartum and adoption.
I am passionate about the integration of art therapy into the healing of grief and trauma after pregnancy loss. For my thesis, I created a pregnancy loss healing intensive using art therapy. Learn about it here: www.tennesseereproductivetherapy.com/pregnancylossintenstive
I treat women and their partners through the life stages of pregnancy and infant loss, pregnancy after loss, birth trauma, NICU, pregnancy, postpartum and adoption.
I am passionate about the integration of art therapy into the healing of grief and trauma after pregnancy loss. For my thesis, I created a pregnancy loss healing intensive using art therapy. Learn about it here: www.tennesseereproductivetherapy.com/pregnancylossintenstive
I am also passionate about helping postpartum women and those going through different adoption situations.
I am a fully licensed professional counselor with 7 years of therapy experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate their personal journeys. I see patients aged 8 and up with mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, mood disorders, and struggling with their walk in faith. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process where we work together to understand your unique challenges and develop personalized strategies for overcoming them. I am accepting new patients via virtual/telehealth services through a HIPAA-compliant video conference.
I am also passionate about helping postpartum women and those going through different adoption situations.
I am a fully licensed professional counselor with 7 years of therapy experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate their personal journeys. I see patients aged 8 and up with mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, mood disorders, and struggling with their walk in faith. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process where we work together to understand your unique challenges and develop personalized strategies for overcoming them. I am accepting new patients via virtual/telehealth services through a HIPAA-compliant video conference.
If you are managing stress, anxiety, depression, need trauma processing, or need attachment work and support through adoption, please inquire.
Training in EMDR, Brainspotting, TBRI, Theraplay, Circle of Security, Trauma Focused CBT, Attachment Regulation & Competency, and Sensory Motor Affect Regulation Therapy. I have 15 years experience working with adoption, attachment, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I am open to working with any age child, their parents, young adults and adult women.
If you are managing stress, anxiety, depression, need trauma processing, or need attachment work and support through adoption, please inquire.
Training in EMDR, Brainspotting, TBRI, Theraplay, Circle of Security, Trauma Focused CBT, Attachment Regulation & Competency, and Sensory Motor Affect Regulation Therapy. I have 15 years experience working with adoption, attachment, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I am open to working with any age child, their parents, young adults and adult women.
Dr. Jodi Oliver is a doctoral-level counselor and counselor educator, licensed professional counselor with mental health services designation (for diagnostic services), executive coach, and self-defense enthusiast. She began her life’s work in ministry with experiences in different parts of the world and is committed to the field of trauma counseling and counselor education as a path to impart positive social change. As a professor, author, researcher, executive, and mother of 15 (10 adopted from all over the world), she has significant experience in therapeutic, educational, and advocacy arenas.
Dr. Jodi Oliver is a doctoral-level counselor and counselor educator, licensed professional counselor with mental health services designation (for diagnostic services), executive coach, and self-defense enthusiast. She began her life’s work in ministry with experiences in different parts of the world and is committed to the field of trauma counseling and counselor education as a path to impart positive social change. As a professor, author, researcher, executive, and mother of 15 (10 adopted from all over the world), she has significant experience in therapeutic, educational, and advocacy arenas.
I have over 20 years of professional experience working with adoption triad members through domestic adoption, foster care and international adoption.
Maya Angelou once said, “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” Changes, challenges and struggles are complex and take us out of our comfort zone. Too often we find it difficult to slow down, learn from and appreciate the journey of healing. My goal is for clients to help address those challenges, complexities and struggles whether it involves concerns with attachment, behavior regulation, family dynamics, infertility, parenting, racial identity or trauma as well as understand the meaning behind the behavior.
I have over 20 years of professional experience working with adoption triad members through domestic adoption, foster care and international adoption.
Maya Angelou once said, “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” Changes, challenges and struggles are complex and take us out of our comfort zone. Too often we find it difficult to slow down, learn from and appreciate the journey of healing. My goal is for clients to help address those challenges, complexities and struggles whether it involves concerns with attachment, behavior regulation, family dynamics, infertility, parenting, racial identity or trauma as well as understand the meaning behind the behavior.
I work with every member of the adoption triad including search and reunion issues.
You have managed or contained life's challenges until it doesn't work anymore. The experiences of the past do not have to interfere with your joy in the present or future. My goal is to create a safe place for you to explore, learn, and create a new way of being in relationships and the world. I specialize in working with individuals and families that have been impacted by traumatic experiences, complex grief, attachment and relationship ruptures. Loss often involves trauma and trauma always involves grief. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
I work with every member of the adoption triad including search and reunion issues.
You have managed or contained life's challenges until it doesn't work anymore. The experiences of the past do not have to interfere with your joy in the present or future. My goal is to create a safe place for you to explore, learn, and create a new way of being in relationships and the world. I specialize in working with individuals and families that have been impacted by traumatic experiences, complex grief, attachment and relationship ruptures. Loss often involves trauma and trauma always involves grief. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
Our past experiences often influence how we view ourselves and interact in relationships. Sometimes, those patterns stem from pain and continue to affect us in ways that can keep us feeling stuck or disconnected. If you’re seeking healing and growth with a desire to or break negative cycles and are ready for change, I’d be honored to help you navigate what comes next and walk alongside you.
Our past experiences often influence how we view ourselves and interact in relationships. Sometimes, those patterns stem from pain and continue to affect us in ways that can keep us feeling stuck or disconnected. If you’re seeking healing and growth with a desire to or break negative cycles and are ready for change, I’d be honored to help you navigate what comes next and walk alongside you.
As your therapist, I will provide a tender and nurturing environment to process persistent worry, depression and general life stress. Fear, anxiety and depression can disrupt the quality of your daily life and seeking professional guidance and support can allow you to move through these stressors and develop both effective coping skills and healthy emotional habits. Life stress doesn't have to be debilitating and long term change is absolutely achievable. I work with individuals, children and families.
As your therapist, I will provide a tender and nurturing environment to process persistent worry, depression and general life stress. Fear, anxiety and depression can disrupt the quality of your daily life and seeking professional guidance and support can allow you to move through these stressors and develop both effective coping skills and healthy emotional habits. Life stress doesn't have to be debilitating and long term change is absolutely achievable. I work with individuals, children and families.
Hello! I'm Charissa. Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, I believe that there is hope for every individual to experience healing and growth. At times we can develop patterns or ways of living that once served us well, but can leave us feeling stuck. My goal is to help clients rebuild trust and safety within themselves and within relationships. I specialize in working with individuals and families who have experienced trauma, loss, and attachment ruptures. I work to help individuals process religious trauma and work on healthy boundary setting in all their relationships.
Hello! I'm Charissa. Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, I believe that there is hope for every individual to experience healing and growth. At times we can develop patterns or ways of living that once served us well, but can leave us feeling stuck. My goal is to help clients rebuild trust and safety within themselves and within relationships. I specialize in working with individuals and families who have experienced trauma, loss, and attachment ruptures. I work to help individuals process religious trauma and work on healthy boundary setting in all their relationships.
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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.