Adoption Therapists in Dallas, TX
Specialty areas include ADD/ADHD, abandonment, adoption, body dysmorphic disorder, communication, depression, relationships, family of origin issues, and normal conflict resolutions.
IS YOUR RELATIONSHIP SUFFERING? I specialize in couples/marital counseling and will help expedite resolution whether you are married, single, straight, gay, or lesbian. I also befriend people struggling in a mixed-orientation marriage, where one partner is gay and the other is straight. My ongoing mission is to create a therapeutic environment that is comfortable and non-threatening, a safe sanctuary for expressing inner feelings and disclosing personal problems for both individuals and couples. I understand that each situation is unique and therefore, treatment is tailored accordingly.
Specialty areas include ADD/ADHD, abandonment, adoption, body dysmorphic disorder, communication, depression, relationships, family of origin issues, and normal conflict resolutions.
IS YOUR RELATIONSHIP SUFFERING? I specialize in couples/marital counseling and will help expedite resolution whether you are married, single, straight, gay, or lesbian. I also befriend people struggling in a mixed-orientation marriage, where one partner is gay and the other is straight. My ongoing mission is to create a therapeutic environment that is comfortable and non-threatening, a safe sanctuary for expressing inner feelings and disclosing personal problems for both individuals and couples. I understand that each situation is unique and therefore, treatment is tailored accordingly.
A few areas that I specialize in are Attachment issues, Adoption, Kinship Care, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Parenting, Behavioral Issues in children, and general Trauma.
I believe that everyone needs someone who will give them a safe, non-judgmental place to work through problems or stresses. I see the role of a therapist as someone who dives into the deep end of your emotions/problems and helps guide you on how to swim your way out. I will be there if you start to drown to help keep your head above water, but I will also help you develop the skills to get out of the deep end and know how to navigate it should you end up there again.
A few areas that I specialize in are Attachment issues, Adoption, Kinship Care, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Parenting, Behavioral Issues in children, and general Trauma.
I believe that everyone needs someone who will give them a safe, non-judgmental place to work through problems or stresses. I see the role of a therapist as someone who dives into the deep end of your emotions/problems and helps guide you on how to swim your way out. I will be there if you start to drown to help keep your head above water, but I will also help you develop the skills to get out of the deep end and know how to navigate it should you end up there again.
As an attachment-based therapist with 40 years of experience in adoption and and foster care, I specialize in working with individuals facing complex needs and trauma.
I have experience in working with attachment, trauma, adoption, anxiety, depression, pregnancy, and infertility. I work with birth parents, adoptive and foster families, and adopted adults.
As an attachment-based therapist with 40 years of experience in adoption and and foster care, I specialize in working with individuals facing complex needs and trauma.
I have experience in working with attachment, trauma, adoption, anxiety, depression, pregnancy, and infertility. I work with birth parents, adoptive and foster families, and adopted adults.
As an adoptive parent and psychotherapist, I also understand and respect both the pressures involved in building a family, coupled with the unique gifts and learning experiences that the adoption dynamic brings.
My clients want tangible tools and healthy ways to relate to themselves individually, and others around them. My training and specialization include relationships, marriage and family therapy, trauma, women’s issues, and adoption-sensitive therapy, including transracial adoption issues.
As an adoptive parent and psychotherapist, I also understand and respect both the pressures involved in building a family, coupled with the unique gifts and learning experiences that the adoption dynamic brings.
My clients want tangible tools and healthy ways to relate to themselves individually, and others around them. My training and specialization include relationships, marriage and family therapy, trauma, women’s issues, and adoption-sensitive therapy, including transracial adoption issues.
I specialize in foster care, adoption, attachment issues, ADHD, anxiety, depression, body dysmorphic disorder, and couples therapy.
I do 'The Work', biofeedback, Voice Dialogue, CBT, TF-CBT, talk therapy and more. I’ve been enjoying doing couples counseling of late and would love to see more couples (in addition to my ongoing individual sessions!)
I specialize in foster care, adoption, attachment issues, ADHD, anxiety, depression, body dysmorphic disorder, and couples therapy.
I do 'The Work', biofeedback, Voice Dialogue, CBT, TF-CBT, talk therapy and more. I’ve been enjoying doing couples counseling of late and would love to see more couples (in addition to my ongoing individual sessions!)
My specialty is working with individuals with dual-diagnosis, traumatic experience, and adoption.
My hope is that I can help individuals navigate a path to stability and help improve communication. I use an eclectic approach to therapy including Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment-Based, Solution Focused (SFT), and Trauma Informed Therapy.
My specialty is working with individuals with dual-diagnosis, traumatic experience, and adoption.
My hope is that I can help individuals navigate a path to stability and help improve communication. I use an eclectic approach to therapy including Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment-Based, Solution Focused (SFT), and Trauma Informed Therapy.
I have 15 plus years of experience in the area of adoption and attachment, and am trained in TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention).
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of life? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or adjusting to changes in your life? Whether your internal and external conflicts are new or have existed for most of your life, the possibility for change exists. I provide a compassionate and supportive environment where you can explore your feelings and experiences without judgement as you continue on your healing journey.
I have 15 plus years of experience in the area of adoption and attachment, and am trained in TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention).
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of life? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or adjusting to changes in your life? Whether your internal and external conflicts are new or have existed for most of your life, the possibility for change exists. I provide a compassionate and supportive environment where you can explore your feelings and experiences without judgement as you continue on your healing journey.
I have training on attachment and bonding issues and frequently work with adoption triad cases (birth families, adoptive families, and adoptees).
I also see couples, families, and adult individuals providing marriage counseling, premarital counseling (certified through Prepare-Enrich), and counseling for step/blended families. I also provide sex therapy for married and premarital couples. I use an eclectic approach to treatment and can offer a Christian perspective whenever appropriate.
I have training on attachment and bonding issues and frequently work with adoption triad cases (birth families, adoptive families, and adoptees).
I also see couples, families, and adult individuals providing marriage counseling, premarital counseling (certified through Prepare-Enrich), and counseling for step/blended families. I also provide sex therapy for married and premarital couples. I use an eclectic approach to treatment and can offer a Christian perspective whenever appropriate.
I have extensive experience with intimate partner violence/narcissistic abuse recovery, eating disorders, exhausted overachievers, traditionally marginalized people (BIPOC/LGBTQ/etc), family secrets, adopted people (domestic & int'l), pre & post adoption search/reunion, DNA discoveries, and identity distress.
In-person services available NC, telehealth available in CO, FL, IL, NC, TX, VA. All are welcome, regardless of family structure, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, race, or other minority status. Clients often ask: What's wrong with me? Who am I? Is this abuse? Why did my family keep this secret? Why can't I move on? What do I do now that I know the truth? Does my provider support policies that harm me or my family? Why haven't I felt better despite overachieving? Or: Am I making too much of this? Others have it worse.
I have extensive experience with intimate partner violence/narcissistic abuse recovery, eating disorders, exhausted overachievers, traditionally marginalized people (BIPOC/LGBTQ/etc), family secrets, adopted people (domestic & int'l), pre & post adoption search/reunion, DNA discoveries, and identity distress.
In-person services available NC, telehealth available in CO, FL, IL, NC, TX, VA. All are welcome, regardless of family structure, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, race, or other minority status. Clients often ask: What's wrong with me? Who am I? Is this abuse? Why did my family keep this secret? Why can't I move on? What do I do now that I know the truth? Does my provider support policies that harm me or my family? Why haven't I felt better despite overachieving? Or: Am I making too much of this? Others have it worse.
I also have significant experiencing with testing for learning disorders, behavior disorders, personality disorders, adoption evaluations, bariatric evaluations, disability evaluations, and more.
In treatment, one can expect to work collaboratively with me through relational and empowerment approaches, while exploring past issues that may currently be causing difficulty. I believe change occurs through increased awareness, and will work with you to facilitate this within yourself and the world around you. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, mood disorders, identity concerns, spiritual concerns, and relational conflict.
I also have significant experiencing with testing for learning disorders, behavior disorders, personality disorders, adoption evaluations, bariatric evaluations, disability evaluations, and more.
In treatment, one can expect to work collaboratively with me through relational and empowerment approaches, while exploring past issues that may currently be causing difficulty. I believe change occurs through increased awareness, and will work with you to facilitate this within yourself and the world around you. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, mood disorders, identity concerns, spiritual concerns, and relational conflict.
I have personal experience in the areas of ADHD and adoption.
My approach to psychological healing is compassionate, challenging, holistic, and tailored to each and every client. I believe it takes a consistent and cognitive approach to changing difficult habits, and self-destructive behaviors. I work with adults, parents, couples, teens and children. Families are our dearest people and yet sometimes everyone needs to be reset. Dynamics can be changed and families strengthened by changing our communication patterns. Creating spaces for handling crisis is a keen focus of mine. Teens have also been a particular focus in my practice and I have a clear success rate in how these sensitive young people have evolved after therapy. .
I have personal experience in the areas of ADHD and adoption.
My approach to psychological healing is compassionate, challenging, holistic, and tailored to each and every client. I believe it takes a consistent and cognitive approach to changing difficult habits, and self-destructive behaviors. I work with adults, parents, couples, teens and children. Families are our dearest people and yet sometimes everyone needs to be reset. Dynamics can be changed and families strengthened by changing our communication patterns. Creating spaces for handling crisis is a keen focus of mine. Teens have also been a particular focus in my practice and I have a clear success rate in how these sensitive young people have evolved after therapy. .
During my training in play therapy, I have worked with many children experiencing behavioral problems, divorce, depression, anxiety, grief, abuse, adoption, relational problems with peers and siblings, academic issues, trauma, developmental delays, aggression, abandonment, and disruptive behavior.
As a parent, it can be difficult to know what to do when your child or adolescent is experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties. You may often feel helpless and isolated. I can help. I have had extensive training in the field of play therapy, a developmentally appropriate approach to working with children struggling with a variety of issues. Throughout this process, your child will experience a warm, safe, and accepting environment where these issues can be worked out. I will also work to help you understand your child more and provide you with ways to feel more empowered.
During my training in play therapy, I have worked with many children experiencing behavioral problems, divorce, depression, anxiety, grief, abuse, adoption, relational problems with peers and siblings, academic issues, trauma, developmental delays, aggression, abandonment, and disruptive behavior.
As a parent, it can be difficult to know what to do when your child or adolescent is experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties. You may often feel helpless and isolated. I can help. I have had extensive training in the field of play therapy, a developmentally appropriate approach to working with children struggling with a variety of issues. Throughout this process, your child will experience a warm, safe, and accepting environment where these issues can be worked out. I will also work to help you understand your child more and provide you with ways to feel more empowered.
She has developed expertise in addressing a wide range of issues including autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, mood disorders, low confidence, learning disabilities, non-verbal communication challenges, trauma, adoption, and divorce.
Mari Ordonez is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience in supporting children, teens, adults, couples, and families. She holds a Master of Science in Counseling with a specialization in Children and Adolescents from Southern Methodist University, and both her Bachelor's degrees in Child Learning Development and Psychology from The University of Dallas.
She has developed expertise in addressing a wide range of issues including autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, mood disorders, low confidence, learning disabilities, non-verbal communication challenges, trauma, adoption, and divorce.
Mari Ordonez is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience in supporting children, teens, adults, couples, and families. She holds a Master of Science in Counseling with a specialization in Children and Adolescents from Southern Methodist University, and both her Bachelor's degrees in Child Learning Development and Psychology from The University of Dallas.
Whether you’re a person who wants to better understand yourself and your relationship patterns, a parent overwhelmed by specific caregiving challenges, or a member of the circle of adoption in need of support for your unique journey, counseling can move you to peace and stability more quickly than ‘going it alone’.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) & Theraplay are modalities that inform my practice as well as Attachment & Polyvagal Theories. Deep listening, attentiveness, and curiosity towards clients (and their parts) facilitate the exploration of patterns and protective strategies formed over a lifetime. Deeper self-understanding helps better weather life’s stresses.
Whether you’re a person who wants to better understand yourself and your relationship patterns, a parent overwhelmed by specific caregiving challenges, or a member of the circle of adoption in need of support for your unique journey, counseling can move you to peace and stability more quickly than ‘going it alone’.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) & Theraplay are modalities that inform my practice as well as Attachment & Polyvagal Theories. Deep listening, attentiveness, and curiosity towards clients (and their parts) facilitate the exploration of patterns and protective strategies formed over a lifetime. Deeper self-understanding helps better weather life’s stresses.
I am Theraplay informed in my practice with families and specialize in working with families who have grown through adoption and families serving through foster care.
Hi! I have worked with families seeking therapy for a number of reasons- those looking for relief for their child struggling with anxiety, those hoping to strengthen their bond and attachment with their children, and many seeking support for the whole family through a stressful season in life. I provide parenting support the whole way through.
I am Theraplay informed in my practice with families and specialize in working with families who have grown through adoption and families serving through foster care.
Hi! I have worked with families seeking therapy for a number of reasons- those looking for relief for their child struggling with anxiety, those hoping to strengthen their bond and attachment with their children, and many seeking support for the whole family through a stressful season in life. I provide parenting support the whole way through.
I also have expertise in EMDR, emotional recovery from sexual assault, incest, chronic illness, adoption issues and HIV+.
Life is too short to live in pain, fear or without joy. I love to help clients resolve issues, improve relationships and find the joy in their life. If you are ready to work to discover why you keep repeating the same problems or situations or you struggle with feeling down or anxious, then I am ready to help you find solutions.
I also have expertise in EMDR, emotional recovery from sexual assault, incest, chronic illness, adoption issues and HIV+.
Life is too short to live in pain, fear or without joy. I love to help clients resolve issues, improve relationships and find the joy in their life. If you are ready to work to discover why you keep repeating the same problems or situations or you struggle with feeling down or anxious, then I am ready to help you find solutions.
M.A.D. Therapy,
Marriage & Family Therapist, USN Ret, LMFT, MAMFT, RYT-200, PhD edu
Dallas, TX 75209
Niches with training: Suicidality and high-risk, LGBTQIA+, Military, Adoption.
Have you fallen down the rabbit hole? Welcome to M.A.D. Therapy, LLC! I am Misty Annette Diaz, and we’re all MAD here. You are no longer alone because I am here to join you. I guide my clients out of survival mode and into the present moment as your co-pilot. As a doctoral student, helping relationships thrive is my ultimate goal. The most important relationship is with ourselves. As a “Parkland baby” native Dallasite, I returned home after my military retirement to heal my city. I incorporate trauma-informed yoga to reset the nervous system. In-home & outdoor in-person. Stay safe and talk soon. madtherapyLLCLMFTatGmail 972.730.6966
Niches with training: Suicidality and high-risk, LGBTQIA+, Military, Adoption.
Have you fallen down the rabbit hole? Welcome to M.A.D. Therapy, LLC! I am Misty Annette Diaz, and we’re all MAD here. You are no longer alone because I am here to join you. I guide my clients out of survival mode and into the present moment as your co-pilot. As a doctoral student, helping relationships thrive is my ultimate goal. The most important relationship is with ourselves. As a “Parkland baby” native Dallasite, I returned home after my military retirement to heal my city. I incorporate trauma-informed yoga to reset the nervous system. In-home & outdoor in-person. Stay safe and talk soon. madtherapyLLCLMFTatGmail 972.730.6966
I specialize in supporting children and adolescents as they navigate trauma, abuse, identity exploration, adoption, and major life transitions.
My clinical experience includes working with clients who are feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck—maybe they’re struggling with anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, or identity questions. They and their families are seeking clarity, support, and a sense of safety, hoping to understand themselves better and move forward with confidence
I specialize in supporting children and adolescents as they navigate trauma, abuse, identity exploration, adoption, and major life transitions.
My clinical experience includes working with clients who are feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck—maybe they’re struggling with anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, or identity questions. They and their families are seeking clarity, support, and a sense of safety, hoping to understand themselves better and move forward with confidence
I work with the following issues: anxiety, depression, divorce, adoption issues, grief, behavioral issues and family conflict.
My experience of over 10 years in the mental health profession has equipped me with valuable tools and knowledge to help guide you in achieving your specific goals. If you are ready to work on your goals, I can help you! In addition, I offer services in Spanish.
I work with the following issues: anxiety, depression, divorce, adoption issues, grief, behavioral issues and family conflict.
My experience of over 10 years in the mental health profession has equipped me with valuable tools and knowledge to help guide you in achieving your specific goals. If you are ready to work on your goals, I can help you! In addition, I offer services in Spanish.
I am certified in multiple evidence-based parenting programs, and I have additional experience and training in military culture, trauma, foster care/ adoption, and religious perspectives.
Hi! I'm Nicole and I am an LPC in Texas and an LMHC in Washington State. I aim to provide an environment in which you feel accepted and encouraged as you work toward growth and contentment.
I am certified in multiple evidence-based parenting programs, and I have additional experience and training in military culture, trauma, foster care/ adoption, and religious perspectives.
Hi! I'm Nicole and I am an LPC in Texas and an LMHC in Washington State. I aim to provide an environment in which you feel accepted and encouraged as you work toward growth and contentment.
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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.