Adoption Therapists in Allen, TX
Unleashing Hope Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
2 Endorsed
Allen, TX 75013
Many are parents trying to help their children thrive—whether they are facing academic difficulties, struggling with behavior, or wrestling with the unique challenges of divorce, foster care and post- adoption transitions.
Life rarely unfolds the way we expect. The idea of “work-life balance” is something many of us strive for, yet often feels out of reach. We believe that instead of chasing a perfect balance, it’s about learning to create harmony—like music, with its changing tempos, highs and lows, and moments of rest.
Many are parents trying to help their children thrive—whether they are facing academic difficulties, struggling with behavior, or wrestling with the unique challenges of divorce, foster care and post- adoption transitions.
Life rarely unfolds the way we expect. The idea of “work-life balance” is something many of us strive for, yet often feels out of reach. We believe that instead of chasing a perfect balance, it’s about learning to create harmony—like music, with its changing tempos, highs and lows, and moments of rest.
Whether you are healing from trauma and PTSD; managing family and relationship issues; dealing with anxiety and depression; having adoption-related and blended family challenges; or are experiencing the emotional intensity of personality disorders, it can all feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate it alone.
My approach is evidence-based, collaborative, and trauma-informed. Together, we'll explore how past experiences affect your present while building practical skills to improve emotional regulation, strengthen relationships, process trauma, and create healthier patterns that support long-term healing.
Whether you are healing from trauma and PTSD; managing family and relationship issues; dealing with anxiety and depression; having adoption-related and blended family challenges; or are experiencing the emotional intensity of personality disorders, it can all feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate it alone.
My approach is evidence-based, collaborative, and trauma-informed. Together, we'll explore how past experiences affect your present while building practical skills to improve emotional regulation, strengthen relationships, process trauma, and create healthier patterns that support long-term healing.
It is my goal to provide a safe, non-judgmental, explorative space for my clients to feel empowered in their journey of self-discovery and healing. I believe in meeting people where they are at, working from a strengths-based approach, and developing treatment plans that are collaborative and attainable. Whether you have chronic mental health issues, past traumatic experiences that you are grappling with, or facing major life transitions, I believe that all people have the capacity to change and find coping strategies that enhance their overall well-being.
It is my goal to provide a safe, non-judgmental, explorative space for my clients to feel empowered in their journey of self-discovery and healing. I believe in meeting people where they are at, working from a strengths-based approach, and developing treatment plans that are collaborative and attainable. Whether you have chronic mental health issues, past traumatic experiences that you are grappling with, or facing major life transitions, I believe that all people have the capacity to change and find coping strategies that enhance their overall well-being.
Exhausted from perfectionism, the need to constantly be busy, not feeling "good" enough, people pleasing? Together we can explore the purposes your behaviors serve, find healthier ways to navigate this life, and learn how to set some boundaries! I enjoy working with teens, adults, and families.
Exhausted from perfectionism, the need to constantly be busy, not feeling "good" enough, people pleasing? Together we can explore the purposes your behaviors serve, find healthier ways to navigate this life, and learn how to set some boundaries! I enjoy working with teens, adults, and families.
Community Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, CSC
2 Endorsed
Allen, TX 75002
Need help now? Call our caring staff today to discover how we can provide you solutions for life. Our team of counselors work together helping you with the most effective tools and resources possible! Our director has over 25 years of experience and a recognized national expert. We offer Solution Focused Counseling, CBT, & DBT interventions for adults, couples, children, teens, and families! If you or someone you love is struggling with depression, anxiety, marital issues, family conflict, grief, ADHD, trauma or other life challenges, we are here to provide a supportive, relaxing environment, and opportunities for change.
Need help now? Call our caring staff today to discover how we can provide you solutions for life. Our team of counselors work together helping you with the most effective tools and resources possible! Our director has over 25 years of experience and a recognized national expert. We offer Solution Focused Counseling, CBT, & DBT interventions for adults, couples, children, teens, and families! If you or someone you love is struggling with depression, anxiety, marital issues, family conflict, grief, ADHD, trauma or other life challenges, we are here to provide a supportive, relaxing environment, and opportunities for change.
I work with clients facing depression, trauma, self-harm, relationship challenges, life transitions, adoption, and foster care.
I hold a PhD in counseling education and supervision with many years of experience supporting adolescents, young adults, their families and other counselors across the DFW area. I specialize in attachments, trauma, depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts utilizing CBT, ACT, TBRI, REBT, and family and developmental approaches. I have immediate, flexible, virtual evening availability across Texas, plus some limited in-person options in Denton and/or Collin Counties as space becomes available. I'm in-network with most major insurances including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Optum, and UnitedHealthcare.
I work with clients facing depression, trauma, self-harm, relationship challenges, life transitions, adoption, and foster care.
I hold a PhD in counseling education and supervision with many years of experience supporting adolescents, young adults, their families and other counselors across the DFW area. I specialize in attachments, trauma, depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts utilizing CBT, ACT, TBRI, REBT, and family and developmental approaches. I have immediate, flexible, virtual evening availability across Texas, plus some limited in-person options in Denton and/or Collin Counties as space becomes available. I'm in-network with most major insurances including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Optum, and UnitedHealthcare.
I am a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of TX and MD. Since beginning my career in 2005, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals and families through a wide range of life challenges. For the past decade, I’ve focused on clinical therapy, helping clients navigate trauma, grief and loss, stress, and significant life transitions. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences and build tools to manage life’s transitions with greater ease and confidence.
I am a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of TX and MD. Since beginning my career in 2005, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals and families through a wide range of life challenges. For the past decade, I’ve focused on clinical therapy, helping clients navigate trauma, grief and loss, stress, and significant life transitions. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences and build tools to manage life’s transitions with greater ease and confidence.
Stephanie has comprehensive experience of working with clients of all ages but has concentrated on working with children, adolescents, and young adults with a history of abuse and neglect. She has also supported families and couples that need assistance with co-parenting, blending families, and other communication or adjustment related issues. Some of the clients Stephanie has worked with have struggled with trauma, PTSD, ADHD, behavioral issues, anxiety, anger, and other relational problems. It is important to Stephanie to provide individual or family mental health resolutions that meet the specific needs of each client.
Stephanie has comprehensive experience of working with clients of all ages but has concentrated on working with children, adolescents, and young adults with a history of abuse and neglect. She has also supported families and couples that need assistance with co-parenting, blending families, and other communication or adjustment related issues. Some of the clients Stephanie has worked with have struggled with trauma, PTSD, ADHD, behavioral issues, anxiety, anger, and other relational problems. It is important to Stephanie to provide individual or family mental health resolutions that meet the specific needs of each client.
Sylvia Kim-Beautifully Wired
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC A
14 Endorsed
Online Only
Have life transitions like career changes, divorce, loss, or adoption disrupted your sense of stability?
I specialize in working with Asian American, immigrant, and minority clients (ages 12+) navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, eating disorders, and life transitions. As a Korean American therapist who speaks Korean, I understand what it means to exist between cultures while managing family expectations, racial trauma, and intergenerational patterns.
Have life transitions like career changes, divorce, loss, or adoption disrupted your sense of stability?
I specialize in working with Asian American, immigrant, and minority clients (ages 12+) navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, eating disorders, and life transitions. As a Korean American therapist who speaks Korean, I understand what it means to exist between cultures while managing family expectations, racial trauma, and intergenerational patterns.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of experience working with people of all ages. I have helped people who have dealt with depression, suicidal thoughts, bipolar disorder, anxiety, trauma, and life stressors such as job loss, parenting issues , women's health, bereavement, medical conditions and life transitions. I have worked with people recovering from a multitude of advance neurological conditions including traumatic brain injury and stroke. The most rewarding part is helping people learn how to cope, transitions into new roles, and find new purpose.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of experience working with people of all ages. I have helped people who have dealt with depression, suicidal thoughts, bipolar disorder, anxiety, trauma, and life stressors such as job loss, parenting issues , women's health, bereavement, medical conditions and life transitions. I have worked with people recovering from a multitude of advance neurological conditions including traumatic brain injury and stroke. The most rewarding part is helping people learn how to cope, transitions into new roles, and find new purpose.
Do you find yourself struggling with not feeling good enough? Do you experience frequent stress, anxiety, guilt, or shame? Maybe you are in the middle of something life altering or unexpected. You are not alone! I am an anxiety therapist specializing in treating trauma, OCD, and life transition issues. Some of the adversities faced by clients I work with include struggles stemming from childhood, generalized anxiety, infertility, perinatal /postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, obsessions and compulsions, and traumatic experiences. Whether you are struggling with the past, present, or worried about the future I can help.
Do you find yourself struggling with not feeling good enough? Do you experience frequent stress, anxiety, guilt, or shame? Maybe you are in the middle of something life altering or unexpected. You are not alone! I am an anxiety therapist specializing in treating trauma, OCD, and life transition issues. Some of the adversities faced by clients I work with include struggles stemming from childhood, generalized anxiety, infertility, perinatal /postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, obsessions and compulsions, and traumatic experiences. Whether you are struggling with the past, present, or worried about the future I can help.
Welcome! I am so glad you're here.
Being a therapist is one of my favorite things in the world. Not because it's easy, and not because it doesn't have some really hard moments, but because it matters. You matter and your story matters. I am immensely honored to walk alongside clients in their journey to healing- it's something I'll never get over.
My specialties are working with grief, depression, anxiety, and I'm working towards being certified in postpartum mental health. I love working with moms struggling with adjusting to motherhood and all the challenges it brings, and I have a heart for those walking through infertility.
Welcome! I am so glad you're here.
Being a therapist is one of my favorite things in the world. Not because it's easy, and not because it doesn't have some really hard moments, but because it matters. You matter and your story matters. I am immensely honored to walk alongside clients in their journey to healing- it's something I'll never get over.
My specialties are working with grief, depression, anxiety, and I'm working towards being certified in postpartum mental health. I love working with moms struggling with adjusting to motherhood and all the challenges it brings, and I have a heart for those walking through infertility.
Dr. Falkstein has a talented clinical team that works with him that includes several other psychologists and therapists. We offer psychological evaluation, neuropsychological evaluation, and therapy services to children, adolescents, couples, and adults. Dr. Falkstein has worked in the mental health field since 1988 and has conducted several thousand evaluations over the past 26 years. Unlike most psychologists, Dr. Falkstein has experience and knowledge as a psychologist in private practice and as a school psychologist actually working in the schools.
Dr. Falkstein has a talented clinical team that works with him that includes several other psychologists and therapists. We offer psychological evaluation, neuropsychological evaluation, and therapy services to children, adolescents, couples, and adults. Dr. Falkstein has worked in the mental health field since 1988 and has conducted several thousand evaluations over the past 26 years. Unlike most psychologists, Dr. Falkstein has experience and knowledge as a psychologist in private practice and as a school psychologist actually working in the schools.
My ideal clients want to reclaim their lives from the shadow of trauma and move toward a future characterized by healing, growth, and empowerment. They seek my expertise and support to help them on this journey of recovery.
My ideal clients want to reclaim their lives from the shadow of trauma and move toward a future characterized by healing, growth, and empowerment. They seek my expertise and support to help them on this journey of recovery.
I work with children as young as 3, teens, adults, couples, and families. I hope to help you work through any issues related to depression, anxiety, and even relationship concerns in premarital and marriage counseling. I have also worked in crisis counseling and shelters, as a crisis counseling and trauma informed trained professional. Working with youth that have lived through trauma, I have extensive knowledge and skill helping adolescents work through issues such as depression, anxiety, school stress, self esteem, self harm, and bullying.
I work with children as young as 3, teens, adults, couples, and families. I hope to help you work through any issues related to depression, anxiety, and even relationship concerns in premarital and marriage counseling. I have also worked in crisis counseling and shelters, as a crisis counseling and trauma informed trained professional. Working with youth that have lived through trauma, I have extensive knowledge and skill helping adolescents work through issues such as depression, anxiety, school stress, self esteem, self harm, and bullying.
We will provide you with the experience of being heard, walking through your story, finding and accepting your true self, and working together to navigate the twists and turns that life brings. We match each client to the best therapist for their needs, personality and avaliablility for therapy.
We will provide you with the experience of being heard, walking through your story, finding and accepting your true self, and working together to navigate the twists and turns that life brings. We match each client to the best therapist for their needs, personality and avaliablility for therapy.
Some days life is great, others we get bogged down in our busyness, work stress, family conflicts, school pressures and well, just drama. Coping some days is easy - others, it's tough just to get out of bed. Whether you just need a sounding board, struggle with anxiety/depression, have a history of trauma or you're not sure why life is tough, there is help. I seek to create an open, accepting environment to listen. I offer treatment options that bring health and wholeness. My goal is to create safe space for you to achieve yours.
Some days life is great, others we get bogged down in our busyness, work stress, family conflicts, school pressures and well, just drama. Coping some days is easy - others, it's tough just to get out of bed. Whether you just need a sounding board, struggle with anxiety/depression, have a history of trauma or you're not sure why life is tough, there is help. I seek to create an open, accepting environment to listen. I offer treatment options that bring health and wholeness. My goal is to create safe space for you to achieve yours.
Therapy can be very helpful in addressing problems you may be having in your life. If you struggle with relationship problems, decision making, depression, anxiety, self esteem, impluse control, trauma, substance abuse, grief, addiction or life transitions; I can provide a neutral non-judgmental space to explore and resolve these issues. Many people believe they should be able to solve problems on their own and seek help often waiting until the situation has grown unmanageable. However, early interventions and proactive actions tend to lesson the impact of painful experiences, allowing you to move past problems more easily and quickly.
Therapy can be very helpful in addressing problems you may be having in your life. If you struggle with relationship problems, decision making, depression, anxiety, self esteem, impluse control, trauma, substance abuse, grief, addiction or life transitions; I can provide a neutral non-judgmental space to explore and resolve these issues. Many people believe they should be able to solve problems on their own and seek help often waiting until the situation has grown unmanageable. However, early interventions and proactive actions tend to lesson the impact of painful experiences, allowing you to move past problems more easily and quickly.
HABLO ESPANOL! My story is a bit unique as to how I became a psychotherapist. I studied abroad in Costa Rica during college where I learned the Spanish language and where my love of adventure and exploration began. After moving to Los Angeles for several years, I decided to then move to New York City to pursue a career in music which is my first love. I was living in NYC and working for Sony Music on September 11, 2001 which changed my life dramatically. I decided to return to The University of Texas in Austin and obtained my Masters in Social Work in an effort to pursue a career in helping others which is my second love.
HABLO ESPANOL! My story is a bit unique as to how I became a psychotherapist. I studied abroad in Costa Rica during college where I learned the Spanish language and where my love of adventure and exploration began. After moving to Los Angeles for several years, I decided to then move to New York City to pursue a career in music which is my first love. I was living in NYC and working for Sony Music on September 11, 2001 which changed my life dramatically. I decided to return to The University of Texas in Austin and obtained my Masters in Social Work in an effort to pursue a career in helping others which is my second love.
I plan to work and incorporate holistic and integrative care with individuals, couples, and families by assessing and addressing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects. I am a genuine counselor meeting clients where they are and moving them forward towards growth and healing. I believe there is strength in human connections and encourage others towards the goals set in counseling.
I plan to work and incorporate holistic and integrative care with individuals, couples, and families by assessing and addressing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects. I am a genuine counselor meeting clients where they are and moving them forward towards growth and healing. I believe there is strength in human connections and encourage others towards the goals set in counseling.
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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.