Adoption Therapists in Fort Worth, TX

LaTisha D Ware
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Maybe your family came together through adoption, foster care, or kinship.
Complex trauma, adoption, foster care, CPS that's our lane. We work with kids ages 4–18 and the parents raising them, blending play, attachment work, and real-talk parent coaching. You bring the love and the worry. We bring the training, the tools, and the patience. Together, we build something steadier than where we started.
Maybe your family came together through adoption, foster care, or kinship.
Complex trauma, adoption, foster care, CPS that's our lane. We work with kids ages 4–18 and the parents raising them, blending play, attachment work, and real-talk parent coaching. You bring the love and the worry. We bring the training, the tools, and the patience. Together, we build something steadier than where we started.
(817) 756-8451 View (817) 756-8451
Gladney Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Fort Worth, TX 76132
Specializing in those connected to the adoption and foster care community.
Gladney’s Counseling Services promotes meaningful change through trauma-informed therapy. We understand that each client has unique life experiences and offer compassionate, effective care in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
Specializing in those connected to the adoption and foster care community.
Gladney’s Counseling Services promotes meaningful change through trauma-informed therapy. We understand that each client has unique life experiences and offer compassionate, effective care in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
(817) 214-3134 View (817) 214-3134
Le Shepard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
11 Endorsed
Online Only
You knew parenting would be hard but never guessed it would look like this. Caring for kids who struggle is exhausting and isolating. Maybe you adopted and now you’re living in a house ruled by trauma. Maybe your child has special needs and you are wading through grief. You absolutely love your kids but your own struggles are making it hard to show that. Now you’re ready to put on your own oxygen mask and get some help for yourself. You’re ready to start healing and face the parenting trauma you’ve walked through. Most of all, you’re ready to find peace inside yourself so you can show up for your kids in a way that you’re proud of.
You knew parenting would be hard but never guessed it would look like this. Caring for kids who struggle is exhausting and isolating. Maybe you adopted and now you’re living in a house ruled by trauma. Maybe your child has special needs and you are wading through grief. You absolutely love your kids but your own struggles are making it hard to show that. Now you’re ready to put on your own oxygen mask and get some help for yourself. You’re ready to start healing and face the parenting trauma you’ve walked through. Most of all, you’re ready to find peace inside yourself so you can show up for your kids in a way that you’re proud of.
(940) 324-0594 View (940) 324-0594
Anthony Martin Bean
Psychologist, PhD
3 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Dr. Bean has worked across the lifespan focusing on various difficulties with specific life circumstances and general life concerns. He focuses on individual strengths and normalizing experiences throughout the lifespan and encourages individuals to rediscover their internal strengths. Additionally, Dr. Bean specializes in video games, children & adolescents, and the virtual worlds played in. He is considered an expert in this growing field, has been published extensively in the discipline. He works with children, adolescents, and adults who play video games and their families to better understand the immersive effects video games have upon the individual and resulting family dynamics.
Dr. Bean has worked across the lifespan focusing on various difficulties with specific life circumstances and general life concerns. He focuses on individual strengths and normalizing experiences throughout the lifespan and encourages individuals to rediscover their internal strengths. Additionally, Dr. Bean specializes in video games, children & adolescents, and the virtual worlds played in. He is considered an expert in this growing field, has been published extensively in the discipline. He works with children, adolescents, and adults who play video games and their families to better understand the immersive effects video games have upon the individual and resulting family dynamics.
(682) 587-6346 View (682) 587-6346
Ashley Strawther
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Online Only
I’m a business owner, a single mom, and a foster and adoptive parent. I understand what it’s like to juggle multiple roles, carry constant responsibility, and still want to show up well for the people who matter most. One thing I say often is “work on yourself first.” It’s one of the few things we actually have control over even when we feel as though we don't, and it’s also the thing we tend to put off. We’re busy, we’re juggling everything, and before we know it, we’re stuck in patterns that feel frustrating and hard to break. No judgment here. I get it.
I’m a business owner, a single mom, and a foster and adoptive parent. I understand what it’s like to juggle multiple roles, carry constant responsibility, and still want to show up well for the people who matter most. One thing I say often is “work on yourself first.” It’s one of the few things we actually have control over even when we feel as though we don't, and it’s also the thing we tend to put off. We’re busy, we’re juggling everything, and before we know it, we’re stuck in patterns that feel frustrating and hard to break. No judgment here. I get it.
(682) 474-1287 View (682) 474-1287
Riley Basil
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Is life just not going according to your plan? Do you find yourself constantly trying to fit in with other's expectations and never quite measuring up? Do you feel like you're trying everything and it's just not working? Together we can work to create a space where you can take a breath, be yourself, let go of some of the expectations, and even find yourself making progress toward your goals.
Is life just not going according to your plan? Do you find yourself constantly trying to fit in with other's expectations and never quite measuring up? Do you feel like you're trying everything and it's just not working? Together we can work to create a space where you can take a breath, be yourself, let go of some of the expectations, and even find yourself making progress toward your goals.
(817) 396-7679 View (817) 396-7679
Kiante Conger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, emotional regulation, trauma, identity, adoption-related experiences, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
My approach is relational, individualized, and collaborative, drawing from CBT, TF-CBT, and TBRI. I offer a nonjudgmental, empathetic, and supportive space while gently challenging you to explore patterns, gain new perspectives, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful change.
I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, emotional regulation, trauma, identity, adoption-related experiences, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
My approach is relational, individualized, and collaborative, drawing from CBT, TF-CBT, and TBRI. I offer a nonjudgmental, empathetic, and supportive space while gently challenging you to explore patterns, gain new perspectives, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful change.
(817) 592-8174 View (817) 592-8174
Jami Wampler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76177
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.
(469) 765-3111 View (469) 765-3111
Invicta Services Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LPCS MH
2 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76126
We believe the most important education we can receive is how to manage our thoughts and emotions in a positive and healthy way. Understanding every individual is unique, Invicta develops personalized plans to meet their needs and objectives through counseling. Our team of licensed psychologists and therapists are accepting new clients and provide new patient appointments in a matter of hours, not weeks or months. We value convenient, consistent, and affordable treatment plans to those in need.
We believe the most important education we can receive is how to manage our thoughts and emotions in a positive and healthy way. Understanding every individual is unique, Invicta develops personalized plans to meet their needs and objectives through counseling. Our team of licensed psychologists and therapists are accepting new clients and provide new patient appointments in a matter of hours, not weeks or months. We value convenient, consistent, and affordable treatment plans to those in need.
(888) 744-2779 View (888) 744-2779
Barbara J Moore
Counselor, EdD, LPC, LMFT, CEAP, CPCC
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a eclectic therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a eclectic therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
(817) 870-1985 View (817) 870-1985
Sammie Goldenberg
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate relationship challenges, with a particular focus on betrayal trauma. Whether you're working to rebuild trust after infidelity, feeling disconnected from your partner, or struggling with communication and conflict, I provide a supportive space to explore what's happening beneath the surface. My goal is to help clients move beyond cycles of hurt and protection toward greater emotional safety, understanding, and connection. I help clients identify the patterns keeping them stuck and create lasting change through vulnerability and secure attachments.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate relationship challenges, with a particular focus on betrayal trauma. Whether you're working to rebuild trust after infidelity, feeling disconnected from your partner, or struggling with communication and conflict, I provide a supportive space to explore what's happening beneath the surface. My goal is to help clients move beyond cycles of hurt and protection toward greater emotional safety, understanding, and connection. I help clients identify the patterns keeping them stuck and create lasting change through vulnerability and secure attachments.
(817) 761-4349 View (817) 761-4349
Kathryn Sternweis-Yang
Psychologist, PhD
Fort Worth, TX 76107
In our lives, there is not always an obvious path. Choices and decisions can be extremely confusing. You may wonder, "How did I end up here?" Therapy can offer incredibly important moments of reflection and insight. My goal, as your therapist, is to invite you into the process of paying attention, being heard, and discovering your needs. Therapy requires trust, and the relationship that emerges between us will hopefully be significant and meaningful in your life.
In our lives, there is not always an obvious path. Choices and decisions can be extremely confusing. You may wonder, "How did I end up here?" Therapy can offer incredibly important moments of reflection and insight. My goal, as your therapist, is to invite you into the process of paying attention, being heard, and discovering your needs. Therapy requires trust, and the relationship that emerges between us will hopefully be significant and meaningful in your life.
(817) 659-1081 View (817) 659-1081
The Oaks Life Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Fort Worth, TX 76135
Has fear, anxiety or depression overtaken your life? Have you experienced abuse, trauma or loss? We work with children, adults and families experiencing grief or loss, anxiety, fear, depression, conflict, crisis, illness or difficult adjustments in any season of their lives. We also work with couples and families to resolve issues and strengthen their relationships. We respect and honor the courage that it takes to enter counseling and are committed to providing a safe, supportive environment where healing and growth can take place.
Has fear, anxiety or depression overtaken your life? Have you experienced abuse, trauma or loss? We work with children, adults and families experiencing grief or loss, anxiety, fear, depression, conflict, crisis, illness or difficult adjustments in any season of their lives. We also work with couples and families to resolve issues and strengthen their relationships. We respect and honor the courage that it takes to enter counseling and are committed to providing a safe, supportive environment where healing and growth can take place.
(972) 200-3373 View (972) 200-3373
Amanda Kennedy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76126
Founder & Therapist at Mend & Move Therapy, PLLC (A Mind–Body Approach to Healing): I am a mobile Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Yes, I come to you! I help people heal at the source, not just survive the moment. My therapeutic approach is both deeply compassionate and quietly direct. I can hold complexity, challenge patterns with care, and help you reconnect with your own clarity and strength. I bring a blend of clinical skill and real-world depth into every session because healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s deeply personal. It’s sacred. And it deserves a therapist who can hold the full weight of your story without judgment.
Founder & Therapist at Mend & Move Therapy, PLLC (A Mind–Body Approach to Healing): I am a mobile Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Yes, I come to you! I help people heal at the source, not just survive the moment. My therapeutic approach is both deeply compassionate and quietly direct. I can hold complexity, challenge patterns with care, and help you reconnect with your own clarity and strength. I bring a blend of clinical skill and real-world depth into every session because healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s deeply personal. It’s sacred. And it deserves a therapist who can hold the full weight of your story without judgment.
(817) 953-2988 View (817) 953-2988
Arika Pickle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
2 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76177
Are you pregnant and experiencing some overwhelming anxiety? Have you just had a baby and can’t figure out why you feel so sad? Maybe you’re feeing isolated or struggling to find the balance between being “mom” and who you were before becoming mom. I’m here to help and want you to know you are NOT alone! I am here to come alongside you to learn what issues may be weighing you down and how we can work together to have you experiencing the joy you desire in your life.
Are you pregnant and experiencing some overwhelming anxiety? Have you just had a baby and can’t figure out why you feel so sad? Maybe you’re feeing isolated or struggling to find the balance between being “mom” and who you were before becoming mom. I’m here to help and want you to know you are NOT alone! I am here to come alongside you to learn what issues may be weighing you down and how we can work together to have you experiencing the joy you desire in your life.
(682) 452-7680 View (682) 452-7680
Caledra Wortham
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
I believe healing is a personal journey that is not one size fits all. My practice embraces an eclectic therapeutic style, allowing me to adapt my approach to meet the unique needs, strengths, and lived experiences of each client to reach their full potential. I'm not here to judge or fix you because you're not broken. You just need a little help. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, life transitions, trauma, relationships, or simply trying to reconnect with yourself, my goal is to help you feel supported, capable, and empowered. Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to perform—you just get to be human who is seen and heard.
I believe healing is a personal journey that is not one size fits all. My practice embraces an eclectic therapeutic style, allowing me to adapt my approach to meet the unique needs, strengths, and lived experiences of each client to reach their full potential. I'm not here to judge or fix you because you're not broken. You just need a little help. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, life transitions, trauma, relationships, or simply trying to reconnect with yourself, my goal is to help you feel supported, capable, and empowered. Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to perform—you just get to be human who is seen and heard.
(817) 775-3517 View (817) 775-3517
The Telos Project
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76132
The Telos Project is a non profit public benefit corporation whose ongoing aim is removing barriers to therapeutic, mental health and community services in the state of Texas. Our ultimate objective is to reduce individual psychological turmoil and empower the communities we serve. We serve clients of any age, gender, or orientation on all aspects of daily life and functioning.
The Telos Project is a non profit public benefit corporation whose ongoing aim is removing barriers to therapeutic, mental health and community services in the state of Texas. Our ultimate objective is to reduce individual psychological turmoil and empower the communities we serve. We serve clients of any age, gender, or orientation on all aspects of daily life and functioning.
(682) 305-2940 View (682) 305-2940
Alejandra Dozal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
5 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76107
We don't live in isolated pieces—our mind, body, environment, and history are all connected. You might be stepping into young adulthood and finding this life transition overwhelming or harsh. Whether you are navigating major life shifts, trying to honor your roots while setting healthy boundaries without guilt, or simply trying to feel like yourself again, you don't have to figure it out alone. Here, you have space to pause, process, and find your footing.
We don't live in isolated pieces—our mind, body, environment, and history are all connected. You might be stepping into young adulthood and finding this life transition overwhelming or harsh. Whether you are navigating major life shifts, trying to honor your roots while setting healthy boundaries without guilt, or simply trying to feel like yourself again, you don't have to figure it out alone. Here, you have space to pause, process, and find your footing.
(817) 518-8342 View (817) 518-8342
Megan Hedges
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76120
Waitlist for new clients
Are you tired of searching for support only to find more barriers and judgement? Are you seeking a place of peace with a professional who can help you and your loved ones hold the heavy burden of what has happened to you? Have you tried forms of therapy that you heard were the "Gold Standard" and found they didn't work for you as expected? Sometimes our experiences are so heavy and cause us so much pain that it can be difficult to keep going. I offer you and your loved ones a safe place where your hope can be renewed and solutions can be found.
Are you tired of searching for support only to find more barriers and judgement? Are you seeking a place of peace with a professional who can help you and your loved ones hold the heavy burden of what has happened to you? Have you tried forms of therapy that you heard were the "Gold Standard" and found they didn't work for you as expected? Sometimes our experiences are so heavy and cause us so much pain that it can be difficult to keep going. I offer you and your loved ones a safe place where your hope can be renewed and solutions can be found.
(682) 452-7371 View (682) 452-7371
Mark Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76116
As we walk our journey through life we sometimes need help to stay on our path or to find it again. I would like to meet you wherever you are on your journey and help you to get you where you want to be and become who you truly are. I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy by the Beck Institute in Philadelphia. I am a certified EMDR therapist and specialize in treating trauma and PTSD. If you are suffering from trauma, PTSD or anxiety I would very much like to work with you.
As we walk our journey through life we sometimes need help to stay on our path or to find it again. I would like to meet you wherever you are on your journey and help you to get you where you want to be and become who you truly are. I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy by the Beck Institute in Philadelphia. I am a certified EMDR therapist and specialize in treating trauma and PTSD. If you are suffering from trauma, PTSD or anxiety I would very much like to work with you.
(682) 717-2066 View (682) 717-2066

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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.