Adoption Therapists in Hendersonville, 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.
Dixie Gibbs
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
2 Endorsed
Hendersonville, TN 37075
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.
Have the terrible 2's never stopped or gotten worse after your child turned 2.5 yrs? Do you have a young child with more frequent, long, or intense temper tantrums & behavior problems than is expected at their age? Does your child seem to get a thrill out of purposely annoying others, get in trouble regularly at preschool, or react with defiance and aggression to adult requests and limits? Is your child struggling to adjust to a big transition like parents’ divorce, a new sibling, grief, or trauma? Or, is your child so anxious that you are dreading daycare or school drop offs? Do they have difficulty making or keeping friends?
Have the terrible 2's never stopped or gotten worse after your child turned 2.5 yrs? Do you have a young child with more frequent, long, or intense temper tantrums & behavior problems than is expected at their age? Does your child seem to get a thrill out of purposely annoying others, get in trouble regularly at preschool, or react with defiance and aggression to adult requests and limits? Is your child struggling to adjust to a big transition like parents’ divorce, a new sibling, grief, or trauma? Or, is your child so anxious that you are dreading daycare or school drop offs? Do they have difficulty making or keeping friends?
Depression, anxiety, family and relationship issues, divorce, trauma, parenting, and adoption are some areas of my experience.
You are taking a positive step by researching therapists to find one who will be a good match. Therapy is a collaborative process, so it's important to find a qualified therapist who will also be compatible. If you contact me, we would first talk on the phone, and if that seems promising, meet for an initial consultation. We would discuss more in depth your concerns, your goals, and then develop a therapy plan together, suited to your situation. I will select the interventions that will be most helpful, give you feedback, and try to facilitate open communication.
Depression, anxiety, family and relationship issues, divorce, trauma, parenting, and adoption are some areas of my experience.
You are taking a positive step by researching therapists to find one who will be a good match. Therapy is a collaborative process, so it's important to find a qualified therapist who will also be compatible. If you contact me, we would first talk on the phone, and if that seems promising, meet for an initial consultation. We would discuss more in depth your concerns, your goals, and then develop a therapy plan together, suited to your situation. I will select the interventions that will be most helpful, give you feedback, and try to facilitate open communication.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who supports children, teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, emotional stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My style is warm, genuine, and approachable—blending professionalism with a colorful, fun, and open atmosphere that helps clients feel safe, relaxed, and truly seen in the healing process .My work focuses on creating a safe, compassionate space where clients feel understood, build emotional regulation skills, and strengthen meaningful connection—leading to greater clarity, confidence, and lasting personal growth.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who supports children, teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, emotional stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My style is warm, genuine, and approachable—blending professionalism with a colorful, fun, and open atmosphere that helps clients feel safe, relaxed, and truly seen in the healing process .My work focuses on creating a safe, compassionate space where clients feel understood, build emotional regulation skills, and strengthen meaningful connection—leading to greater clarity, confidence, and lasting personal growth.
Allison McDonald
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Hendersonville, TN 37075
Waitlist for new clients
I chose to become a counselor because I believe that while there is so much pain in the world, there are not always enough effective resources for healing. I have witnessed many people, weighed down by hurt and anger, who genuinely desire change but feel so stuck they don’t know where to begin. On my own journey to becoming a counselor, I’ve learned that hope can sometimes feel difficult to hold onto and change can feel overwhelming — yet when hope is rediscovered, it becomes a powerful source of strength. As change begins, the feeling of being stuck starts to loosen, and true.
I chose to become a counselor because I believe that while there is so much pain in the world, there are not always enough effective resources for healing. I have witnessed many people, weighed down by hurt and anger, who genuinely desire change but feel so stuck they don’t know where to begin. On my own journey to becoming a counselor, I’ve learned that hope can sometimes feel difficult to hold onto and change can feel overwhelming — yet when hope is rediscovered, it becomes a powerful source of strength. As change begins, the feeling of being stuck starts to loosen, and true.
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!
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and you do not have to navigate it alone. I am passionate about walking alongside individuals, couples, and families as they work through life’s challenges, heal from difficult experiences, and move toward growth and restoration.
As a wife, mother of three, and proud grandmother, I understand the importance of connection, resilience, and support throughout every stage of life. I strive to create a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe, heard, valued, and empowered.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and you do not have to navigate it alone. I am passionate about walking alongside individuals, couples, and families as they work through life’s challenges, heal from difficult experiences, and move toward growth and restoration.
As a wife, mother of three, and proud grandmother, I understand the importance of connection, resilience, and support throughout every stage of life. I strive to create a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe, heard, valued, and empowered.
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.
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.
Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. Haruki Murakami. I will hold a safe space for you to process life and its inevitable pains: change, loss, grief, and trauma. I will join you without judgement: where you are, as you are. Our time together will be collaborative and supportive—a partnership. You will gain an experience of trust and of personal power. You will be equipped with tools and skills relative to the goals that you establish, enabling you to thrive independently. Relationships, "stuckness", trauma, etc. will be addressed and resolved. Together, we will manifest your inherent creativity, purpose, and joy.
Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. Haruki Murakami. I will hold a safe space for you to process life and its inevitable pains: change, loss, grief, and trauma. I will join you without judgement: where you are, as you are. Our time together will be collaborative and supportive—a partnership. You will gain an experience of trust and of personal power. You will be equipped with tools and skills relative to the goals that you establish, enabling you to thrive independently. Relationships, "stuckness", trauma, etc. will be addressed and resolved. Together, we will manifest your inherent creativity, purpose, and joy.
Carlin Giles Healing Pastures, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
Hendersonville, TN 37075
When life is challenging, we tend to look for support to assist us along the way. We want to be part of that support team for you. Bringing over twenty years of experience and different treatment approaches, we can discover a path towards healthier living. We work with all ages and will meet you where you are on your path. Healing Pastures incorporates a team approach described by Equine Assisted Growth And Learning. This approach gives clients opportunities to form safe connection skills, in order to overcome their own struggles in their relationships.
When life is challenging, we tend to look for support to assist us along the way. We want to be part of that support team for you. Bringing over twenty years of experience and different treatment approaches, we can discover a path towards healthier living. We work with all ages and will meet you where you are on your path. Healing Pastures incorporates a team approach described by Equine Assisted Growth And Learning. This approach gives clients opportunities to form safe connection skills, in order to overcome their own struggles in their relationships.
Choosing to start therapy takes so much courage, so I congratulate you on taking that first step! In working with people across all ages and stages of life, I seek to help them navigate the challenges and transitions that life brings. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and empowering space where you can be yourself and grow at your own pace.
Choosing to start therapy takes so much courage, so I congratulate you on taking that first step! In working with people across all ages and stages of life, I seek to help them navigate the challenges and transitions that life brings. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and empowering space where you can be yourself and grow at your own pace.
Hi, I’m Katherine! I help people with complex trauma and dissociation feel more present, grounded, and connected. I do my best work with teens and young adults who have experienced abuse, neglect, attachment wounding, and grief and loss. My clients often feel overwhelmed by their emotions, struggling to understand them. They may have a hard time feeling safe in relationships. They sometimes feel unsure about who they are and what they want/need. Through coming to therapy, they are hoping to feel more stable, capable of handling what life throws at them, and secure in their relationships with themselves and the people they love.
Hi, I’m Katherine! I help people with complex trauma and dissociation feel more present, grounded, and connected. I do my best work with teens and young adults who have experienced abuse, neglect, attachment wounding, and grief and loss. My clients often feel overwhelmed by their emotions, struggling to understand them. They may have a hard time feeling safe in relationships. They sometimes feel unsure about who they are and what they want/need. Through coming to therapy, they are hoping to feel more stable, capable of handling what life throws at them, and secure in their relationships with themselves and the people they love.
Welcome! I’m an LISW-CP, and I’m glad you’re here. At Therapy Blooms Wellness, I help clients navigate life’s challenges with compassion, evidence-based strategies, and a space where healing and growth can truly flourish. My practice focuses on empowering individuals of all ages to overcome barriers, build resilience, and bloom. I believe therapy should feel collaborative, supportive, and grounded in real-life solutions. I create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can safely explore your experiences and build the skills you need to thrive. I blend evidence-based approaches to help you.
Welcome! I’m an LISW-CP, and I’m glad you’re here. At Therapy Blooms Wellness, I help clients navigate life’s challenges with compassion, evidence-based strategies, and a space where healing and growth can truly flourish. My practice focuses on empowering individuals of all ages to overcome barriers, build resilience, and bloom. I believe therapy should feel collaborative, supportive, and grounded in real-life solutions. I create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can safely explore your experiences and build the skills you need to thrive. I blend evidence-based approaches to help you.
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!
I help my clients navigate life's challenges by offering a warm, non-judgmental space to explore their emotions and experiences. Together, we'll build effective coping strategies and gain the self-awareness needed to create lasting, positive change in your life. Have you been struggling with anxious thoughts and self-doubt? I work with young adults who are managing anxiety, life transitions, and those seeking support for all life's challenges and circumstances. I always want my clients to feel comfortable and seen during sessions, while leaving feeling a burden lifted and a sense of self-awareness.
I help my clients navigate life's challenges by offering a warm, non-judgmental space to explore their emotions and experiences. Together, we'll build effective coping strategies and gain the self-awareness needed to create lasting, positive change in your life. Have you been struggling with anxious thoughts and self-doubt? I work with young adults who are managing anxiety, life transitions, and those seeking support for all life's challenges and circumstances. I always want my clients to feel comfortable and seen during sessions, while leaving feeling a burden lifted and a sense of self-awareness.
It's time to reach your full potential. I offer holistic therapy that focuses on your goals and quick solutions to address current problems as well as changing long entrenched behaviorial patterns. Therapy will assist you in gaining insight from your past, healing traumas at the root and making long term changes for the future. I believe in client centered/relational therapy in a supportive environment. I hold a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. I am also a trained and certified Hypnotherapist by The National Guild of Hypnotists. I work from several therapeutic modalities depending on the individual.
It's time to reach your full potential. I offer holistic therapy that focuses on your goals and quick solutions to address current problems as well as changing long entrenched behaviorial patterns. Therapy will assist you in gaining insight from your past, healing traumas at the root and making long term changes for the future. I believe in client centered/relational therapy in a supportive environment. I hold a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. I am also a trained and certified Hypnotherapist by The National Guild of Hypnotists. I work from several therapeutic modalities depending on the individual.
Your current situation does not define you. It's a bump in the road, a pit-stop to learn from. It takes a village, and I am here to be a part of your village. My scope of competence is in trauma, postpartum, attachment, family conflict, anxiety, school/work-related problems, parent education, parent-child conflict, divorce, co-parenting, and depression. Don't let the pain and struggle of your present situation keep you from living your truth. I am licensed in Tennessee, Texas, California, and Virginia. Offering in-person therapy in Tennessee and virtual therapy to Tennessee, California, Texas, and Virginia.
Your current situation does not define you. It's a bump in the road, a pit-stop to learn from. It takes a village, and I am here to be a part of your village. My scope of competence is in trauma, postpartum, attachment, family conflict, anxiety, school/work-related problems, parent education, parent-child conflict, divorce, co-parenting, and depression. Don't let the pain and struggle of your present situation keep you from living your truth. I am licensed in Tennessee, Texas, California, and Virginia. Offering in-person therapy in Tennessee and virtual therapy to Tennessee, California, Texas, and Virginia.
I’m an LPC-MHSP, a child and adolescent therapist dedicated to helping young people and families navigate life’s challenges with compassion and practical tools. I focus on creating a safe, supportive space where clients can build emotional resilience, strengthen relationships, and rediscover hope.
I’m an LPC-MHSP, a child and adolescent therapist dedicated to helping young people and families navigate life’s challenges with compassion and practical tools. I focus on creating a safe, supportive space where clients can build emotional resilience, strengthen relationships, and rediscover hope.
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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.