Adoption Therapists in Franklin, TN
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Lauren Pitoscia
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37067
Waitlist for new clients
I work collaboratively with my clients to empower them to take control back in their lives, gain insight into who they are and how they are functioning, and to make changes that will last a lifetime. It is important to feel heard, understood, validated, and safe when discussing personal issues and concerns. I provide an atmosphere of trust and support that allows my clients to explore, discover, grow, and implement effective tools and strategies to improve their life and their well-being and to break free from the destructive patterns and behaviors that have kept them stuck. You are worth it, and you deserve it.
I work collaboratively with my clients to empower them to take control back in their lives, gain insight into who they are and how they are functioning, and to make changes that will last a lifetime. It is important to feel heard, understood, validated, and safe when discussing personal issues and concerns. I provide an atmosphere of trust and support that allows my clients to explore, discover, grow, and implement effective tools and strategies to improve their life and their well-being and to break free from the destructive patterns and behaviors that have kept them stuck. You are worth it, and you deserve it.
I help clients reduce parenting overwhelm, restore balance between motherhood and other life commitments, and walk through the infertility and perinatal mental health journey. With over 15 years of experience, I provide one‑on‑one care in an affirming, supportive setting for concerns such as stress & overwhelm, adjustment to parenthood, life transitions, trauma recovery, depression, anxiety & panic, postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, indecision, and relationship or interpersonal difficulties.
I help clients reduce parenting overwhelm, restore balance between motherhood and other life commitments, and walk through the infertility and perinatal mental health journey. With over 15 years of experience, I provide one‑on‑one care in an affirming, supportive setting for concerns such as stress & overwhelm, adjustment to parenthood, life transitions, trauma recovery, depression, anxiety & panic, postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, indecision, and relationship or interpersonal difficulties.
Gabriela Aguirre-Iriarte
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA, LPC-MHS, RPT-S
2 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37064
If your child is having big emotions, shutting down, or acting in ways that leave you feeling confused or overwhelmed, you are not alone. Often, what looks like defiance, anxiety, or behavior problems is actually a child trying to communicate something they don’t yet have the words for.
I work with children and teens through play therapy, sandplay and expressive arts while also helping parents understand what their child’s behavior is really saying and how to respond in ways that build connection, emotional safety, and resilience.
If your child is having big emotions, shutting down, or acting in ways that leave you feeling confused or overwhelmed, you are not alone. Often, what looks like defiance, anxiety, or behavior problems is actually a child trying to communicate something they don’t yet have the words for.
I work with children and teens through play therapy, sandplay and expressive arts while also helping parents understand what their child’s behavior is really saying and how to respond in ways that build connection, emotional safety, and resilience.
Dr. Pamala Hernandez-Kaufman, PsyD, MBA, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MBA, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37067
Finding it difficult to cope? Experiencing problems in your most significant relationships? Facing a crisis or loss? Feeling stressed out, burnt out, maxed out, out of ideas, out of it? Help is available! I'm a licensed psychotherapist in Tennessee, California, Florida, and Massachusetts. I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples & families find solutions that are right for them! I offer a safe, supportive, confidential place to find answers and make changes that heal! Don't go through the hard times in life alone--everyone needs help sometimes. You deserve to be your best you!
Finding it difficult to cope? Experiencing problems in your most significant relationships? Facing a crisis or loss? Feeling stressed out, burnt out, maxed out, out of ideas, out of it? Help is available! I'm a licensed psychotherapist in Tennessee, California, Florida, and Massachusetts. I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples & families find solutions that are right for them! I offer a safe, supportive, confidential place to find answers and make changes that heal! Don't go through the hard times in life alone--everyone needs help sometimes. You deserve to be your best you!
I am so glad you're here. It is an honor to provide a safe space for people in their journey of healing and growth. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults. My approach combines evidence-based therapies with creativity and connection. I believe trust is the foundation for change and I aim to foster connection and healing through a compassionate, individualized approach.
Whether you’re seeking therapy for yourself, your child, or your family, I would love to connect.
I am so glad you're here. It is an honor to provide a safe space for people in their journey of healing and growth. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults. My approach combines evidence-based therapies with creativity and connection. I believe trust is the foundation for change and I aim to foster connection and healing through a compassionate, individualized approach.
Whether you’re seeking therapy for yourself, your child, or your family, I would love to connect.
Life can be a struggle and confusing. My goal is to help my clients manage life in the healthiest way possible. I spend time in session helping clients discover how they make decisions and how their family of origin effects this decision making process. My passion is to help my clients find confidence through self awareness and relationship boundaries. I love to watch clients become independent and confident people. I strive to provide my clients with a comfortable, nonjudgmental environment which allows them the freedom to explore past, present, and future issues that impact their lives.
Life can be a struggle and confusing. My goal is to help my clients manage life in the healthiest way possible. I spend time in session helping clients discover how they make decisions and how their family of origin effects this decision making process. My passion is to help my clients find confidence through self awareness and relationship boundaries. I love to watch clients become independent and confident people. I strive to provide my clients with a comfortable, nonjudgmental environment which allows them the freedom to explore past, present, and future issues that impact their lives.
I'm passionate about walking alongside others in their most difficult moments to offer a renewed sense of hope and healing. Research shows the value in a therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe and accepted. I see this relationship as the foundation my clients and I build upon to move towards progress and transformation. My clinical interests include depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, trauma, sexuality, boundaries, spirituality, and life-transitions.
I'm passionate about walking alongside others in their most difficult moments to offer a renewed sense of hope and healing. Research shows the value in a therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe and accepted. I see this relationship as the foundation my clients and I build upon to move towards progress and transformation. My clinical interests include depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, trauma, sexuality, boundaries, spirituality, and life-transitions.
My passion is working with adult women, so much so it’s all I see in my practice! That’s right only women, 18 years and older. The reason I’m so passionate about working with adult women is because of the issues they face and the unique ways those issues look in a woman’s life. I bring over 10 years’ experience working directly with women and their emotional difficulties including trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, relational issues and codependency, work/life balance, body image, and more.
My passion is working with adult women, so much so it’s all I see in my practice! That’s right only women, 18 years and older. The reason I’m so passionate about working with adult women is because of the issues they face and the unique ways those issues look in a woman’s life. I bring over 10 years’ experience working directly with women and their emotional difficulties including trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, relational issues and codependency, work/life balance, body image, and more.
I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have over 16 years of experience collaborating with clients on a multitude of issues, such as martial/couple conflict, infidelity, divorce, family issues, anxiety, trauma, and grief (due to human and animal losses).
I am dedicated to empowering individuals to embrace the challenge of change, by helping clients gain valuable insights and understanding of their struggles. I work collaboratively with them to develop tailored treatment plans that effectively address their unique issues.
I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have over 16 years of experience collaborating with clients on a multitude of issues, such as martial/couple conflict, infidelity, divorce, family issues, anxiety, trauma, and grief (due to human and animal losses).
I am dedicated to empowering individuals to embrace the challenge of change, by helping clients gain valuable insights and understanding of their struggles. I work collaboratively with them to develop tailored treatment plans that effectively address their unique issues.
Something about your life is nagging at you. It has been begging for your attention for a while.. Part of you has started to think, “life doesn’t have to be like this”. You’re right.
You notice your connections just don’t feel as fulfilling as they could be. You find yourself wishing you and the people you care about spent less time on your phones and more time truly connecting. Maybe you feel troubled by something that has happened in your past. You’ve tried to get over it, but but it still has a hold on you. You feel like you’re going through life on high alert for any impending harm or you feel completely shut down and numb.
Something about your life is nagging at you. It has been begging for your attention for a while.. Part of you has started to think, “life doesn’t have to be like this”. You’re right.
You notice your connections just don’t feel as fulfilling as they could be. You find yourself wishing you and the people you care about spent less time on your phones and more time truly connecting. Maybe you feel troubled by something that has happened in your past. You’ve tried to get over it, but but it still has a hold on you. You feel like you’re going through life on high alert for any impending harm or you feel completely shut down and numb.
You’re not sure where to start, but you know that you’re struggling. You need someone to come alongside to provide support, insight, and ultimately help you experience relief. I specialize in providing support for children 4+ and teens who are experiencing distress as a result of life stress, trauma or a change in connection. I’m also passionate about providing a safe, secure space for young adults who have lived with this same distress and are ready to seek support in making sense of their lived experience. Symptoms of distress - like feeling crazy, overwhelmed, or hopeless - do not have to be navigated alone.
You’re not sure where to start, but you know that you’re struggling. You need someone to come alongside to provide support, insight, and ultimately help you experience relief. I specialize in providing support for children 4+ and teens who are experiencing distress as a result of life stress, trauma or a change in connection. I’m also passionate about providing a safe, secure space for young adults who have lived with this same distress and are ready to seek support in making sense of their lived experience. Symptoms of distress - like feeling crazy, overwhelmed, or hopeless - do not have to be navigated alone.
Life is hard and we are all trying to heal from someone or something. The therapeutic process is the greatest gift you could give yourself or your child. We have one life, we are all learning daily and we are in this together. We have a deep passion for children, adolescents and families who have come from hard places and spaces. Our focus is neurodiversity across the lifespan. Our licensed and seasoned therapists design an evidenced-based treatment plan derived from ABA, Brainspotting, EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Theory, CBT, DBT and Internal Family Systems. If comfortable, we can also combine these interventions.
Life is hard and we are all trying to heal from someone or something. The therapeutic process is the greatest gift you could give yourself or your child. We have one life, we are all learning daily and we are in this together. We have a deep passion for children, adolescents and families who have come from hard places and spaces. Our focus is neurodiversity across the lifespan. Our licensed and seasoned therapists design an evidenced-based treatment plan derived from ABA, Brainspotting, EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Theory, CBT, DBT and Internal Family Systems. If comfortable, we can also combine these interventions.
I am accepting new clients for counseling! Is your marriage or relationship stuck? Feeling down? Anxious? I am a licensed therapist providing Christian counseling services to couples and individuals. I offer in-person sessions in Nashville/Franklin, and video options for anyone in South Carolina, Florida, or Tennessee. I see teenagers and adults, and many of my clients are men, couples, and veterans.
I am accepting new clients for counseling! Is your marriage or relationship stuck? Feeling down? Anxious? I am a licensed therapist providing Christian counseling services to couples and individuals. I offer in-person sessions in Nashville/Franklin, and video options for anyone in South Carolina, Florida, or Tennessee. I see teenagers and adults, and many of my clients are men, couples, and veterans.
Hello! For the past 20 years, I have had the pleasure of working with children, teens and adults in the areas of anxiety, trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, grief, attachment and behaviors issues. I am always seeking to observe and understand my clients’ needs through a trifocal lens of Attachment, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Trained in EMDR in 2007, I view EMDR as one of the most powerful tools in the therapeutic tool chest. I often use EMDR alongside a myriad of CBT, play/art therapy, “parts” work, mindfulness and relaxation, EFT tapping, sensory, and somatic healing strategies.
Hello! For the past 20 years, I have had the pleasure of working with children, teens and adults in the areas of anxiety, trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, grief, attachment and behaviors issues. I am always seeking to observe and understand my clients’ needs through a trifocal lens of Attachment, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Trained in EMDR in 2007, I view EMDR as one of the most powerful tools in the therapeutic tool chest. I often use EMDR alongside a myriad of CBT, play/art therapy, “parts” work, mindfulness and relaxation, EFT tapping, sensory, and somatic healing strategies.
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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.