Adoption Therapists in Gallatin, TN
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.
We are all on a challenging journey with COVID-19 + Traumas. Many clients seek short term relevant therapy for anxiety, career, life issues with loss of direction, sadness, & grief/loss. Others come with issue childhood, divorce, worries for their children. Spec goals to learn biofeedback, hypnosis, CBT+ ways to mgn stress, with Energy Psychology (Diplomat ACEP) yearly travels Guatemala with Rotary to serve/treat many orphans + families who suffer from multi-traumas + teaches in 3 Psy grad programs + provide exciting seminars internationally on cutting edge Tx for most relevant use of mindfulness, navigational skills for YOUR life.
We are all on a challenging journey with COVID-19 + Traumas. Many clients seek short term relevant therapy for anxiety, career, life issues with loss of direction, sadness, & grief/loss. Others come with issue childhood, divorce, worries for their children. Spec goals to learn biofeedback, hypnosis, CBT+ ways to mgn stress, with Energy Psychology (Diplomat ACEP) yearly travels Guatemala with Rotary to serve/treat many orphans + families who suffer from multi-traumas + teaches in 3 Psy grad programs + provide exciting seminars internationally on cutting edge Tx for most relevant use of mindfulness, navigational skills for YOUR life.
Feeling stuck? If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or stuck in negative relationship patterns, I can help! I specialize in empowering perfectionist, overachieving women learn self-acceptance and resilience. I help postpartum women heal emotionally. I help anxious teens navigate life's challenges, fostering growth and healing. Additionally, I help couples reignite intimacy and communication, fostering stronger connections and happier relationships. Through evidence-based techniques and a non-judgmental space, I help clients thrive!
Feeling stuck? If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or stuck in negative relationship patterns, I can help! I specialize in empowering perfectionist, overachieving women learn self-acceptance and resilience. I help postpartum women heal emotionally. I help anxious teens navigate life's challenges, fostering growth and healing. Additionally, I help couples reignite intimacy and communication, fostering stronger connections and happier relationships. Through evidence-based techniques and a non-judgmental space, I help clients thrive!
Serenity Counseling and Mediation Center (est. 2007) provides a safe, confidential opportunity for people to experience victory during life’s difficult times. We have both mental health counselors and counselor-mediators who specialize in Marriage Counseling, Divorce counseling, and Divorce mediation. We offer services like mediation, coparenting, reunification, high-conflict resolution, emotional management after divorce, supervised visitation, and family therapy. These services can be court-ordered or not and only accept private pay (Intake is a 2h session at $175/hr, $350 total).
Serenity Counseling and Mediation Center (est. 2007) provides a safe, confidential opportunity for people to experience victory during life’s difficult times. We have both mental health counselors and counselor-mediators who specialize in Marriage Counseling, Divorce counseling, and Divorce mediation. We offer services like mediation, coparenting, reunification, high-conflict resolution, emotional management after divorce, supervised visitation, and family therapy. These services can be court-ordered or not and only accept private pay (Intake is a 2h session at $175/hr, $350 total).
As a masters level clinician, I work alongside you to help you increase! I help individuals discover their authenticity, couples rekindle their intimacy and businesses establish unity. Whether you’re stuck, going through a transition in life or simply burnt out, I help you cultivate the roots of your wounds, plant healthy habits and water empowered beliefs so you grow into the best version of yourself and step into your life’s purpose. Are you ready to live a life of peace and freedom? Let’s Plant + Water together!
As a masters level clinician, I work alongside you to help you increase! I help individuals discover their authenticity, couples rekindle their intimacy and businesses establish unity. Whether you’re stuck, going through a transition in life or simply burnt out, I help you cultivate the roots of your wounds, plant healthy habits and water empowered beliefs so you grow into the best version of yourself and step into your life’s purpose. Are you ready to live a life of peace and freedom? Let’s Plant + Water together!
Dixie Gibbs
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Feeling exhausted trying to hold it all together? Do you dread having to keep up a smile and say the repetitious "I'm good, how are you" when you are far from it? Life is tough and sometimes we feel like all we can do is survive. If you're wanting to get out of this pattern and seek support, let's start today. I want to partner alongside you to help tackle whatever is weighing you down. I work with life stressors, anxiety, depression, trauma, and specialize in women's health (pregnancy, postpartum, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, infertility, and loss). Let's sit down, grab a cup of coffee, and chat.
Feeling exhausted trying to hold it all together? Do you dread having to keep up a smile and say the repetitious "I'm good, how are you" when you are far from it? Life is tough and sometimes we feel like all we can do is survive. If you're wanting to get out of this pattern and seek support, let's start today. I want to partner alongside you to help tackle whatever is weighing you down. I work with life stressors, anxiety, depression, trauma, and specialize in women's health (pregnancy, postpartum, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, infertility, and loss). Let's sit down, grab a cup of coffee, and chat.
Hello, I am so happy you are choosing to work on your mental health. Walking with people through their respective journeys is one of my greatest passions. I know how hard it can be to start working on yourself. Sometimes the path can be a discouraging, confusing, and time consuming endeavor. It may test your persistence and take the help of others, but you are worth that investment. I will strive to provide you a coveted space for talking through whatever concerns you. I can't wait to meet and walk along side you.
Hello, I am so happy you are choosing to work on your mental health. Walking with people through their respective journeys is one of my greatest passions. I know how hard it can be to start working on yourself. Sometimes the path can be a discouraging, confusing, and time consuming endeavor. It may test your persistence and take the help of others, but you are worth that investment. I will strive to provide you a coveted space for talking through whatever concerns you. I can't wait to meet and walk along side you.
If your child’s behavior feels confusing, explosive, or completely shut down, and nothing you’ve tried seems to help, you’re not alone. Parents often come in feeling exhausted, worried, and unsure what their child actually needs in the moment. I also work with teens and adults who feel stuck in anxiety, trauma responses, or patterns that haven’t shifted despite years of insight and effort. Clients often reach out when they’ve tried many things and are ready for something deeper and more effective.
If your child’s behavior feels confusing, explosive, or completely shut down, and nothing you’ve tried seems to help, you’re not alone. Parents often come in feeling exhausted, worried, and unsure what their child actually needs in the moment. I also work with teens and adults who feel stuck in anxiety, trauma responses, or patterns that haven’t shifted despite years of insight and effort. Clients often reach out when they’ve tried many things and are ready for something deeper and more effective.
My husband and I are blessed to be parents through adoption, and working with adoptive families is near and dear to my heart.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which has been shown to be very effective in helping a range of issues. Depending on age and client preference, I incorporate the creative processes of play and art activities to assist with building emotional regulation, healthy coping and problem-solving strategies, and increasing self-esteem and social skills.
My husband and I are blessed to be parents through adoption, and working with adoptive families is near and dear to my heart.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which has been shown to be very effective in helping a range of issues. Depending on age and client preference, I incorporate the creative processes of play and art activities to assist with building emotional regulation, healthy coping and problem-solving strategies, and increasing self-esteem and social skills.
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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 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 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.
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.
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.
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."
If your child, teen, or young adult is struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or behavioral challenges, therapy can help them build the skills they need to feel more confident and capable. I was trained at Harvard Medical School’s McLean Hospital and use evidence-based treatments to support clients with OCD, eating disorders, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I also work closely with parents through coaching and support women navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and fertility challenges. My goal is to help clients develop practical tools that improve relationships, build resilience, and support lasting well-being.
If your child, teen, or young adult is struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or behavioral challenges, therapy can help them build the skills they need to feel more confident and capable. I was trained at Harvard Medical School’s McLean Hospital and use evidence-based treatments to support clients with OCD, eating disorders, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I also work closely with parents through coaching and support women navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and fertility challenges. My goal is to help clients develop practical tools that improve relationships, build resilience, and support lasting well-being.
My clients are children, adolescents, adults, couples, and parents who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, addiction, emotional overwhelm, ADHD/executive functioning challenges, trauma, or relationship disconnection. Many come feeling unseen, dysregulated, or exhausted from relying on coping strategies that no longer work. Using a warm, attachment-based and Polyvagal-informed approach, I help clients understand their nervous systems, strengthen emotional regulation, improve relationships, and build healthier, more connected ways of navigating life.
My clients are children, adolescents, adults, couples, and parents who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, addiction, emotional overwhelm, ADHD/executive functioning challenges, trauma, or relationship disconnection. Many come feeling unseen, dysregulated, or exhausted from relying on coping strategies that no longer work. Using a warm, attachment-based and Polyvagal-informed approach, I help clients understand their nervous systems, strengthen emotional regulation, improve relationships, and build healthier, more connected ways of navigating life.
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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.