Adoption Therapists in East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, TN

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A Parkview Therapy Services, LLC,
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Starting therapy (individual, couple, family, or group) means committing to understanding yourself better and growing personally. At Parkview Therapy Services, we provide a safe space where you can talk about your thoughts and feelings without being judged. Whether you're dealing with life changes, struggling with relationships, or just want to understand yourself better, our therapy can help you figure things out and learn how to cope better.
Starting therapy (individual, couple, family, or group) means committing to understanding yourself better and growing personally. At Parkview Therapy Services, we provide a safe space where you can talk about your thoughts and feelings without being judged. Whether you're dealing with life changes, struggling with relationships, or just want to understand yourself better, our therapy can help you figure things out and learn how to cope better.
(731) 318-5768 View (731) 318-5768
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Adina Samberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Reaching out is tough, but once you take that first major step you are on the road to recovery, empowering yourself to benefit from the validation, compassion and support you may be longing for. Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, anger or low self-esteem; struggling with intrusive thoughts, mood disorders, relationships, trauma or other challenges, my goal is to work together with you to reach your goals. A strengths-based approach can help you gain insight, clarity and empowerment to make positive choices and desired changes to be the best you and live your best life.
Reaching out is tough, but once you take that first major step you are on the road to recovery, empowering yourself to benefit from the validation, compassion and support you may be longing for. Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, anger or low self-esteem; struggling with intrusive thoughts, mood disorders, relationships, trauma or other challenges, my goal is to work together with you to reach your goals. A strengths-based approach can help you gain insight, clarity and empowerment to make positive choices and desired changes to be the best you and live your best life.
(901) 589-6270 View (901) 589-6270
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Grayce Turman
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, TN 38119
Finding the right support for yourself, your child, or your teen can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. I provide a safe, compassionate space where individuals can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences while developing the skills they need to thrive. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults facing challenges such as ADHD, autism, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and interpersonal difficulties.
Finding the right support for yourself, your child, or your teen can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. I provide a safe, compassionate space where individuals can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences while developing the skills they need to thrive. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults facing challenges such as ADHD, autism, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and interpersonal difficulties.
(901) 459-3688 View (901) 459-3688
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Michelle Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, TN 38157
Individuals seeking psychotherapy are often at a critical moment in life when their inner pain and struggles are no longer tolerable and must be acknowledged, explored, and understood. Within the therapeutic relationship, the deepest and often unknown parts of ourselves can be gradually brought to light. While relief from specific disorders and symptoms is an initial goal of psychotherapy, devoted attention to the process of coming to know and accept oneself and experience a renewed sense of meaning and purpose is the ultimate aim, one that continues to unfold over a lifetime.
Individuals seeking psychotherapy are often at a critical moment in life when their inner pain and struggles are no longer tolerable and must be acknowledged, explored, and understood. Within the therapeutic relationship, the deepest and often unknown parts of ourselves can be gradually brought to light. While relief from specific disorders and symptoms is an initial goal of psychotherapy, devoted attention to the process of coming to know and accept oneself and experience a renewed sense of meaning and purpose is the ultimate aim, one that continues to unfold over a lifetime.
(901) 379-8223 View (901) 379-8223
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Cristin Laird
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, TN 38119
Being a teenager and a young-adult in a post-pandemic world is hard. Add in anxiety, up and down moods, problems with focus and prioritizing, or relationship conflicts and it can feel overwhelming, impossible, and like things will never get better. Not only do we have typical day-to-day concerns like figuring out who we are and what we want to be, but we may be struggling with perfectionism, communicating, taking things personally, making friends, or getting along better with our parents. The loneliness of feeling misunderstood and not knowing what to do is crippling.
Being a teenager and a young-adult in a post-pandemic world is hard. Add in anxiety, up and down moods, problems with focus and prioritizing, or relationship conflicts and it can feel overwhelming, impossible, and like things will never get better. Not only do we have typical day-to-day concerns like figuring out who we are and what we want to be, but we may be struggling with perfectionism, communicating, taking things personally, making friends, or getting along better with our parents. The loneliness of feeling misunderstood and not knowing what to do is crippling.
(901) 668-7016 View (901) 668-7016
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Hallie Bloom
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CT, CCLS, PBS, EMDR
Verified Verified
East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, TN 38117
Hallie is a licensed professional counselor, a certified grief counselor, educator, pet bereavement specialist, and a certified child life specialist. I practice at MERCI, (Mental and Emotional Resource Center) in Memphis, Tennessee, providing individual sessions, focused on grief and loss, pet loss, addiction, recovery and all mental health issues. My Child Life training and 30 years of experience, provides me with the knowledge and abilities to work with children, adolescents and their families who are dealing with acute, chronic and terminal illness. Change in our lives is constant and often go unrecognized as Grief issues.
Hallie is a licensed professional counselor, a certified grief counselor, educator, pet bereavement specialist, and a certified child life specialist. I practice at MERCI, (Mental and Emotional Resource Center) in Memphis, Tennessee, providing individual sessions, focused on grief and loss, pet loss, addiction, recovery and all mental health issues. My Child Life training and 30 years of experience, provides me with the knowledge and abilities to work with children, adolescents and their families who are dealing with acute, chronic and terminal illness. Change in our lives is constant and often go unrecognized as Grief issues.
(901) 641-1127 View (901) 641-1127
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Stephanie Maddox
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, TN 38119
"Meet people where they are" is my motto. To me, that is the best place to start. Making the decision to begin therapy is hard and sometimes scary. My goal is to create a safe space for my clients to address whatever they are struggling with. I am non-judgmental and understand that there are reasons people are and/or feel a certain way. I love helping people understand the root of the issue and working to resolve and get healing from the issue.
"Meet people where they are" is my motto. To me, that is the best place to start. Making the decision to begin therapy is hard and sometimes scary. My goal is to create a safe space for my clients to address whatever they are struggling with. I am non-judgmental and understand that there are reasons people are and/or feel a certain way. I love helping people understand the root of the issue and working to resolve and get healing from the issue.
(901) 441-5585 View (901) 441-5585
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Lacy Kemker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, TN 38119
Do you feel detached from your goals or feel like you’ve lost sight of what’s important in your life? Do you feel like you’re struggling to love yourself or separate yourself from narratives of what your life should look like? Maybe it’s time to take a step towards finding your most authentic self? Looks like you’ve come to the right place. Taking this first step can be scary, but I believe taking the leap can help you grow in ways never before realized.
Do you feel detached from your goals or feel like you’ve lost sight of what’s important in your life? Do you feel like you’re struggling to love yourself or separate yourself from narratives of what your life should look like? Maybe it’s time to take a step towards finding your most authentic self? Looks like you’ve come to the right place. Taking this first step can be scary, but I believe taking the leap can help you grow in ways never before realized.
(901) 617-3584 View (901) 617-3584
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Sarah Lebovitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, TN 38112
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 40 years of experience. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression and Post-traumatic stress disorder using different approaches, including cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, family systems and EMDR. I have a special interest in working with clients with body image and disordered eating issues. I am specially trained in play therapy and work with children as young as 4 years old. I have 30+ years of experience in working with clients who have traumatic life experiences, including sexual assault and other types of violence.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 40 years of experience. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression and Post-traumatic stress disorder using different approaches, including cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, family systems and EMDR. I have a special interest in working with clients with body image and disordered eating issues. I am specially trained in play therapy and work with children as young as 4 years old. I have 30+ years of experience in working with clients who have traumatic life experiences, including sexual assault and other types of violence.
(901) 300-4142 View (901) 300-4142
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Christopher Montanaro
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Together, we can embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. As a professional counselor with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I am dedicated to helping individuals achieve a greater level of well-being and fulfillment in their lives. Utilizing a variety of evidence-based techniques and strategies, I work collaboratively with clients to address a wide range of concerns. I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space for individuals facing a wide range of challenges, from depression, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, job issues, divorce, family dysfunction, anger issues and more.
Together, we can embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. As a professional counselor with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I am dedicated to helping individuals achieve a greater level of well-being and fulfillment in their lives. Utilizing a variety of evidence-based techniques and strategies, I work collaboratively with clients to address a wide range of concerns. I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space for individuals facing a wide range of challenges, from depression, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, job issues, divorce, family dysfunction, anger issues and more.
(865) 253-8857 View (865) 253-8857
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Rachel Joffe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
"We are born in relationship. We grow in relationship. We are wounded in relationship. And we are healed in relationship." - Harville Hendrix. Therapy can benefit us in many ways including feeling heard, growing in self awareness, and healing from adversity life throws at us. It is also a great place to learn compassion for ourselves and empathy for others in our lives. As a therapist, I believe people are relational creatures. We can thrive or suffer greatly depending upon the quality of our relationships with God, others, and ourselves.
"We are born in relationship. We grow in relationship. We are wounded in relationship. And we are healed in relationship." - Harville Hendrix. Therapy can benefit us in many ways including feeling heard, growing in self awareness, and healing from adversity life throws at us. It is also a great place to learn compassion for ourselves and empathy for others in our lives. As a therapist, I believe people are relational creatures. We can thrive or suffer greatly depending upon the quality of our relationships with God, others, and ourselves.
(423) 799-2475 View (423) 799-2475
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Molly Akin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Many experiences in life can motivate us to look for support―a difficult current or past relationship, overwhelming stress, unprocessed trauma, or maybe just a sense of being stuck. You aren't alone. My hope is that you find in me a nonjudgmental, caring presence to listen and help you process whatever pain or disconnection you might be experiencing. My aim is to guide you toward the wholeness you seek.
Many experiences in life can motivate us to look for support―a difficult current or past relationship, overwhelming stress, unprocessed trauma, or maybe just a sense of being stuck. You aren't alone. My hope is that you find in me a nonjudgmental, caring presence to listen and help you process whatever pain or disconnection you might be experiencing. My aim is to guide you toward the wholeness you seek.
(901) 245-5627 View (901) 245-5627
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Sara Ross
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Hello and welcome! I believe everyone has the capacity for change and is able to benefit from the power of therapy. Whether its everyday stressors, more serious conditions, or anything in between, it feels good to have someone walking with you. If you are looking for someone to listen, ready to be challenged, and have the desire to take charge of your life, I would be honored to help.
Hello and welcome! I believe everyone has the capacity for change and is able to benefit from the power of therapy. Whether its everyday stressors, more serious conditions, or anything in between, it feels good to have someone walking with you. If you are looking for someone to listen, ready to be challenged, and have the desire to take charge of your life, I would be honored to help.
(901) 582-8827 View (901) 582-8827
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Britt Palmer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Serves Area
You want to change behaviors, and change negative feelings, not just understand them. Building insight is important, but that's not enough. Most of us know why we do what we do, where that comes from (our old stuff). It is not enough to just understand behavior. There's something that keeps us stuck - whether its a cycle within ourselves, or a cycle with another person. We have got to change our old patterns by embodying a new truth for ourselves, from our head to our toes. That takes a ton of trust in something foreign and new.
You want to change behaviors, and change negative feelings, not just understand them. Building insight is important, but that's not enough. Most of us know why we do what we do, where that comes from (our old stuff). It is not enough to just understand behavior. There's something that keeps us stuck - whether its a cycle within ourselves, or a cycle with another person. We have got to change our old patterns by embodying a new truth for ourselves, from our head to our toes. That takes a ton of trust in something foreign and new.
(901) 660-2110 View (901) 660-2110

Online Therapists

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Morgan Monday
Counselor, MSW
Verified Verified
East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, TN 38120
My specialties are ADD/ADHD, adjustment disorder, adoption/foster care, anger management, anxiety, behavior issues, blended families, depression, family conflict, grief and loss, peer relationships, reactive attachment disorder, self-esteem, self-harm behaviors, and stress management skills.
I have a total of 5 years experience with working with adolescents, families, and individuals with mental and behavioral health. My approach with helping others is a non-judgement, open communication, building rapport and creating a safe place. I use a lot of different tools and resources such as workbooks, worksheets, CBT, DBT and psychoeducation approach. I have experience in a lot of different assessments and screeners for both adolescents and adults. At Ellie Mental Health I am currently working with children from 6 to up and adults.
My specialties are ADD/ADHD, adjustment disorder, adoption/foster care, anger management, anxiety, behavior issues, blended families, depression, family conflict, grief and loss, peer relationships, reactive attachment disorder, self-esteem, self-harm behaviors, and stress management skills.
I have a total of 5 years experience with working with adolescents, families, and individuals with mental and behavioral health. My approach with helping others is a non-judgement, open communication, building rapport and creating a safe place. I use a lot of different tools and resources such as workbooks, worksheets, CBT, DBT and psychoeducation approach. I have experience in a lot of different assessments and screeners for both adolescents and adults. At Ellie Mental Health I am currently working with children from 6 to up and adults.
(901) 586-3405 View (901) 586-3405
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Samara Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, TN 38119
Specialities include but are not limited to trauma, sexual abuse recovery, entertainment industry, family conflict, personality disorder, military issues, foster system/ adoption, and codependency.
At Samara, we meet each person where they are to identify tailored goals and move toward an improved quality of life. Support is provided within a safe, highly confidential, & creative space. When needed, we help our clients explore their needs and life experiences through the lens of trauma-informed and trauma-focused care. Individual, family, and group therapy options are available. We offer decades of experience providing therapeutic services within the entertainment industry. Extensive experience with veterans and medical social work. Case management for complex care available. Connect with us to talk through next steps.
Specialities include but are not limited to trauma, sexual abuse recovery, entertainment industry, family conflict, personality disorder, military issues, foster system/ adoption, and codependency.
At Samara, we meet each person where they are to identify tailored goals and move toward an improved quality of life. Support is provided within a safe, highly confidential, & creative space. When needed, we help our clients explore their needs and life experiences through the lens of trauma-informed and trauma-focused care. Individual, family, and group therapy options are available. We offer decades of experience providing therapeutic services within the entertainment industry. Extensive experience with veterans and medical social work. Case management for complex care available. Connect with us to talk through next steps.
(901) 660-3832 View (901) 660-3832
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Apple Seeds, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, TN 38138
Apple Seeds, Inc. enhances mental wellness and aims to improve the quality of life for individuals, moms, dads, and moms-to-be. We also offer therapeutic services designed to holistically support motherhood and those who are at risk of developing Perinatal Mood Disorders (PMAD), such as Postpartum Depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders. We also provide Mental Wellness Support, General Coaching and Solution Focused Counseling to college students that focuses on the student’s present issues, their future goals, and positive coping tools.
Apple Seeds, Inc. enhances mental wellness and aims to improve the quality of life for individuals, moms, dads, and moms-to-be. We also offer therapeutic services designed to holistically support motherhood and those who are at risk of developing Perinatal Mood Disorders (PMAD), such as Postpartum Depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders. We also provide Mental Wellness Support, General Coaching and Solution Focused Counseling to college students that focuses on the student’s present issues, their future goals, and positive coping tools.
(901) 557-8339 View (901) 557-8339
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Dr. Kahdejah E Stevens
DBH
Verified Verified
East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire, Memphis, TN 38104
Results-driven Integrated Behavioral Health Manager, Clinician, Researcher, Program Developer and Healthcare Improvement Consultant with a specialization in pediatric, educational, primary care, outpatient, inpatient and residential settings. Holds 7 years of relevant experience surrounding developing and implementing comprehensive behavioral intervention plans, conducting research, providing direct behavioral support, mental health treatment and coaching. Skilled to work in multiple integrated healthcare settings to develop population health programs.
Results-driven Integrated Behavioral Health Manager, Clinician, Researcher, Program Developer and Healthcare Improvement Consultant with a specialization in pediatric, educational, primary care, outpatient, inpatient and residential settings. Holds 7 years of relevant experience surrounding developing and implementing comprehensive behavioral intervention plans, conducting research, providing direct behavioral support, mental health treatment and coaching. Skilled to work in multiple integrated healthcare settings to develop population health programs.
(901) 445-8945 View (901) 445-8945
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Truth Reveal Recover Health and Wellness, LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT
Verified Verified
Online Only
Truth Reveal Recover Health and Wellness, LLC is about healing and restoration. As a therapist, I go along the healing journey with you to help you reach who you see as your true self. There are parts of us that have become oppressed by anxiety, depression, lack of confidence, trauma, amongst other things. The journey of healing begins with you! Let's heal! Allow me on your journey of healing so that you may reveal the truths you need from the traumas that held you captive within yourself. Truth Reveal Recover provides a safe, open and warm space where you can start your healing. Let's Heal!
Truth Reveal Recover Health and Wellness, LLC is about healing and restoration. As a therapist, I go along the healing journey with you to help you reach who you see as your true self. There are parts of us that have become oppressed by anxiety, depression, lack of confidence, trauma, amongst other things. The journey of healing begins with you! Let's heal! Allow me on your journey of healing so that you may reveal the truths you need from the traumas that held you captive within yourself. Truth Reveal Recover provides a safe, open and warm space where you can start your healing. Let's Heal!
(901) 472-3909 View (901) 472-3909
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Sasha Cory
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Systems of oppression affect all of us. As a therapist, my goal is to provide a safe and affirming space to help you learn to navigate these systems. I am a queer person of color and I work with people of all genders and sexualities. The larger systems we interact with impact our daily life and how we relate to others in relationship. If you struggle with the relationships in your life, I am here to help. I provide an affirming space to people from poly, divorced, and blended families. My practice is sex positive. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am experienced in working with Trans, BIPOC, and Enby identities.
Systems of oppression affect all of us. As a therapist, my goal is to provide a safe and affirming space to help you learn to navigate these systems. I am a queer person of color and I work with people of all genders and sexualities. The larger systems we interact with impact our daily life and how we relate to others in relationship. If you struggle with the relationships in your life, I am here to help. I provide an affirming space to people from poly, divorced, and blended families. My practice is sex positive. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am experienced in working with Trans, BIPOC, and Enby identities.
(629) 318-0308 View (629) 318-0308

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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.