Adoption Therapists in Highland Village, TX
My experience counseling at a non-profit organization and private practice have prepared me to counsel parents on issues such as abuse, adoption/foster transitions, anger, attachment, ADD/ADHD, boundaries, bullying, childhood trauma, codependency, depression, grief, life adjustment, and peer/sibling conflict.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist, EMDR Certified Therapist, Intermediate Theraplay Trained Therapist, TBRI Practitioner, and IFS informed. My passion is helping children and families who are struggling to connect, communicate, and relate find more meaningful and enjoyable relationships during the brief formative years when family is the greatest source of support. I specialize in supporting parents with resources, education, and training so they can feel better supported and equipped to handle the often emotional roller coaster of child-rearing in a nurturing, engaging, and structured way.
My experience counseling at a non-profit organization and private practice have prepared me to counsel parents on issues such as abuse, adoption/foster transitions, anger, attachment, ADD/ADHD, boundaries, bullying, childhood trauma, codependency, depression, grief, life adjustment, and peer/sibling conflict.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist, EMDR Certified Therapist, Intermediate Theraplay Trained Therapist, TBRI Practitioner, and IFS informed. My passion is helping children and families who are struggling to connect, communicate, and relate find more meaningful and enjoyable relationships during the brief formative years when family is the greatest source of support. I specialize in supporting parents with resources, education, and training so they can feel better supported and equipped to handle the often emotional roller coaster of child-rearing in a nurturing, engaging, and structured way.
Parenting as an ADHDer with an ADHD child is challenging, but not impossible! My name is Pamela Norris. I am an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor and parent educator who understands the challenges and rewards of living with ADHD. As an ADHDer, diagnosed at age 7, I provide a unique perspective on parenting by applying person-centered and child-centered approaches through an ADHD lens. I provide support for ADHD moms and ADHD children alike.
Parenting as an ADHDer with an ADHD child is challenging, but not impossible! My name is Pamela Norris. I am an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor and parent educator who understands the challenges and rewards of living with ADHD. As an ADHDer, diagnosed at age 7, I provide a unique perspective on parenting by applying person-centered and child-centered approaches through an ADHD lens. I provide support for ADHD moms and ADHD children alike.
I wholeheartedly believe in the importance of healthy relationships, not only with those we love, but with ourselves. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples build healthy coping strategies, effective communication skills, and identify and pursue personal growth. I believe we all have areas for growth and I work collaboratively with client's using effective counseling techniques to dispute faulty beliefs that are hindering ability for growth, happiness, and success.
I wholeheartedly believe in the importance of healthy relationships, not only with those we love, but with ourselves. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples build healthy coping strategies, effective communication skills, and identify and pursue personal growth. I believe we all have areas for growth and I work collaboratively with client's using effective counseling techniques to dispute faulty beliefs that are hindering ability for growth, happiness, and success.
My relationship with my client is the most important aspect of the process. I strive for connection and a collaborative spirit. It is always my goal to help the client with their unique and special needs. Whether someone struggles with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, trauma, or general relational issues, I want to develop a plan with them that will be customized to their needs, and specific to what their desired outcome is. I believe a huge part of people coming to therapy is just needing to be heard and understood. I manifest an environment of openness, listening, empathy and no judgement. I want to earn your trust.
My relationship with my client is the most important aspect of the process. I strive for connection and a collaborative spirit. It is always my goal to help the client with their unique and special needs. Whether someone struggles with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, trauma, or general relational issues, I want to develop a plan with them that will be customized to their needs, and specific to what their desired outcome is. I believe a huge part of people coming to therapy is just needing to be heard and understood. I manifest an environment of openness, listening, empathy and no judgement. I want to earn your trust.
During Jessica’s time as a counselor for the Denton County Children’s Advocacy Center, Jessica worked with children and adolescents who were victims of physical and sexual abuse. Over the years, Jessica has counseled many children and adolescents at risk for self-harm, suicide, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. As she has grown as a therapist, she has developed a heart and passion for assisting adults with difficult life transitions. She loves working with college-aged adults who are determining their career path and need help fostering their authentic self.
During Jessica’s time as a counselor for the Denton County Children’s Advocacy Center, Jessica worked with children and adolescents who were victims of physical and sexual abuse. Over the years, Jessica has counseled many children and adolescents at risk for self-harm, suicide, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. As she has grown as a therapist, she has developed a heart and passion for assisting adults with difficult life transitions. She loves working with college-aged adults who are determining their career path and need help fostering their authentic self.
At some point, everyone experiences a moment where life feels overwhelming—a painful sticking point. But from that moment of being stuck, you can find an incredible path toward healing and growth. There is hope, and you don’t have to walk this path alone. It takes great courage to begin counseling, and I am here to honor that choice by holding a safe, supportive space for you.
Together, we'll identify your goals and use a whole-person approach to help you reconnect with your mind, body, and heart. Life can be beautiful again after trauma, and my purpose is to help you get there.
At some point, everyone experiences a moment where life feels overwhelming—a painful sticking point. But from that moment of being stuck, you can find an incredible path toward healing and growth. There is hope, and you don’t have to walk this path alone. It takes great courage to begin counseling, and I am here to honor that choice by holding a safe, supportive space for you.
Together, we'll identify your goals and use a whole-person approach to help you reconnect with your mind, body, and heart. Life can be beautiful again after trauma, and my purpose is to help you get there.
As a parent, former educator, and as a counselor, I have insight into the challenges children, adolescents, and their parents face in the world today. I am passionate about creating a safe space for my clients to explore their feelings. They find themselves heard, accepted, and at ease in a compassionate, laid-back environment. Clients are able to develop the skills they need to bring about positive changes, self confidence and improve relationships.
As a parent, former educator, and as a counselor, I have insight into the challenges children, adolescents, and their parents face in the world today. I am passionate about creating a safe space for my clients to explore their feelings. They find themselves heard, accepted, and at ease in a compassionate, laid-back environment. Clients are able to develop the skills they need to bring about positive changes, self confidence and improve relationships.
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 systems trained therapist, Dr. Greer's goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, she will assist you in unearthing long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Dr. Greer's counseling utilizes interactive, experiential , and cognitive behavioral techniques. Dr. Greer believes therapy is collaboration between the client and therapist.
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 systems trained therapist, Dr. Greer's goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, she will assist you in unearthing long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Dr. Greer's counseling utilizes interactive, experiential , and cognitive behavioral techniques. Dr. Greer believes therapy is collaboration between the client and therapist.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and have worked in the field of social work for 20 years. I am a woman with lived experience surrounding neglect, trauma, divorce, motherhood, grief, failure, triumph, hiccups, mistakes, self-doubt, anxiety, depression, you name it. I am a true believer in giving grace to yourself and meeting yourself where you are. I am a Christian and will incorporate biblical principles in sessions if clients ask me to do so, however this is not the case for all of my clients. I am here to provide a judgement free space to support my clients as they walk through the challenges they are faced with.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and have worked in the field of social work for 20 years. I am a woman with lived experience surrounding neglect, trauma, divorce, motherhood, grief, failure, triumph, hiccups, mistakes, self-doubt, anxiety, depression, you name it. I am a true believer in giving grace to yourself and meeting yourself where you are. I am a Christian and will incorporate biblical principles in sessions if clients ask me to do so, however this is not the case for all of my clients. I am here to provide a judgement free space to support my clients as they walk through the challenges they are faced with.
I specialize in helping adults with ADHD, ASD, anxiety, trauma, and chronic stress who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted. I also support parents of neurodivergent children who want to create calmer, more connected homes, young women navigating life's transitions, and women experiencing perimenopause. Together, we'll regulate your nervous system, build resilience, and create lasting change using evidence-informed, brain-based approaches.
I specialize in helping adults with ADHD, ASD, anxiety, trauma, and chronic stress who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted. I also support parents of neurodivergent children who want to create calmer, more connected homes, young women navigating life's transitions, and women experiencing perimenopause. Together, we'll regulate your nervous system, build resilience, and create lasting change using evidence-informed, brain-based approaches.
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As an attachment-based therapist with 40 years of experience in adoption 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 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.
Children thrive when they are doing what they know and love best – playing! Sessions with children include play and focus on interactive ways to engage the child in conversation. Play disarms fear, which allows children to become comfortable within the session. Providing children with this space allows their voices to be heard. While sessions are filled with a lot of fun, I also have a natural ability to engage children in meaningful conversation, encourage parents to a deeper relationship with their children, and provide ongoing resources that will help the family long-term.
Children thrive when they are doing what they know and love best – playing! Sessions with children include play and focus on interactive ways to engage the child in conversation. Play disarms fear, which allows children to become comfortable within the session. Providing children with this space allows their voices to be heard. While sessions are filled with a lot of fun, I also have a natural ability to engage children in meaningful conversation, encourage parents to a deeper relationship with their children, and provide ongoing resources that will help the family long-term.
I specialize in DBT, identity & values exploration, adoption, and relationship support.
I believe healing happens through connection, and I’m here to walk alongside you as you navigate whatever you’re facing. You’re not alone—and you don’t have to have it all figured out to begin.
I specialize in DBT, identity & values exploration, adoption, and relationship support.
I believe healing happens through connection, and I’m here to walk alongside you as you navigate whatever you’re facing. You’re not alone—and you don’t have to have it all figured out to begin.
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.
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.
I work with clients 13+ navigating adoption, foster, or blended families, life transitions, stress, identity, and relational challenges.
My approach is collaborative and grounded in trauma-informed, attachment-based care. I blend insight with practical strategies, drawing from TBRI, CBT, TF-CBT, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing to create a plan tailored to your goals.
I work with clients 13+ navigating adoption, foster, or blended families, life transitions, stress, identity, and relational challenges.
My approach is collaborative and grounded in trauma-informed, attachment-based care. I blend insight with practical strategies, drawing from TBRI, CBT, TF-CBT, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing to create a plan tailored to your goals.
My practice focuses on treating children and teens with depression, anxiety, attachment issues, eating disorders, substance abuse, attention deficit hyperactivity, and behavioral disorders. Play therapy is my primary tool to help children cope with issues as they grow and develop. Although the child is my client, I work to provide education and support to parents, as the child's primary support system.
My practice focuses on treating children and teens with depression, anxiety, attachment issues, eating disorders, substance abuse, attention deficit hyperactivity, and behavioral disorders. Play therapy is my primary tool to help children cope with issues as they grow and develop. Although the child is my client, I work to provide education and support to parents, as the child's primary support system.
People generally come to therapy because there is some area of their life in which they are stuck and in pain. I practice from an “attachment” perspective which is the key to unlocking a different way of understanding yourself and your interactions with others, opening a pathway to practical and relational healing. My office is a no-blame/no-shame environment. I provide both traditional talk therapy as well as Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) to individuals (age 10 and up), couples, and families just 20 miles SE of Dallas. Because of my experience as an adoptive dad, foster and adoptive families are a focus of my practice.
People generally come to therapy because there is some area of their life in which they are stuck and in pain. I practice from an “attachment” perspective which is the key to unlocking a different way of understanding yourself and your interactions with others, opening a pathway to practical and relational healing. My office is a no-blame/no-shame environment. I provide both traditional talk therapy as well as Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) to individuals (age 10 and up), couples, and families just 20 miles SE of Dallas. Because of my experience as an adoptive dad, foster and adoptive families are a focus of my practice.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and owner of Quiet Strength Counseling PLLC. My passion is working with children, teens, and adults to help gain an understanding and a sense of self compassion related to the impact trauma has played on their lives. As a client you will explore how the past, present, and future are sometimes connected by the things that happen to us. In counseling this insight could lead to recognizing better ways to cope and creating better relationships with others. Along with ensuring client care, I also serve as an LPC Supervisor, training and supporting new counselors joining the profession.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and owner of Quiet Strength Counseling PLLC. My passion is working with children, teens, and adults to help gain an understanding and a sense of self compassion related to the impact trauma has played on their lives. As a client you will explore how the past, present, and future are sometimes connected by the things that happen to us. In counseling this insight could lead to recognizing better ways to cope and creating better relationships with others. Along with ensuring client care, I also serve as an LPC Supervisor, training and supporting new counselors joining the profession.
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.
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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.