Adoption Therapists in Houston, TX
My areas of specialty include trauma, adoption and high conflict couples and families.
My goal is to create an environment for my clients where change and healing can happen. Many of my clients come to me because nothing else has worked and they are ready to give up. Whether I am working with a a couple trying to stay married or considering divorce or an individual working through childhood wounds or trauma, I believe clients can surpass coping, heal from trauma and thrive. And, I believe that challenging marriages can grow into healthy connected relationships.
My areas of specialty include trauma, adoption and high conflict couples and families.
My goal is to create an environment for my clients where change and healing can happen. Many of my clients come to me because nothing else has worked and they are ready to give up. Whether I am working with a a couple trying to stay married or considering divorce or an individual working through childhood wounds or trauma, I believe clients can surpass coping, heal from trauma and thrive. And, I believe that challenging marriages can grow into healthy connected relationships.
I am also a Korean American adoptee passionate about working with all members of the adoption constellation.
Life can be overwhelming, challenging, and exhausting. You know you don't want things to stay the same, but are not sure where to start. It can be frustrating to feel like you're doing your best and still be stuck. Whether it is dealing with life changes and transitions, a new ADHD diagnosis, relationship struggles, or you're not even able to pinpoint what it is - I'm here to listen as you process through and work towards having the life you desire.
I am also a Korean American adoptee passionate about working with all members of the adoption constellation.
Life can be overwhelming, challenging, and exhausting. You know you don't want things to stay the same, but are not sure where to start. It can be frustrating to feel like you're doing your best and still be stuck. Whether it is dealing with life changes and transitions, a new ADHD diagnosis, relationship struggles, or you're not even able to pinpoint what it is - I'm here to listen as you process through and work towards having the life you desire.
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.
Populations I serve also includes foster care/ adoption, crisis, and major mental health diagnoses.
Maybe you've just experienced one of the hardest moments of your life. Or perhaps you find yourself saying, "others have it worse, my problems aren't as bad," as you constantly find yourself suffering in silence. Maybe you've built your life around the premise that others needs/desires/feelings are more important than your own and you've muted yourself in order to show up for everyone else. Perhaps today you'll consider putting yourself first. Now is the time to take the necessary steps to face the parts of yourself you've stored away for too long. It's time to walk into a new season of your life that focuses on you.
Populations I serve also includes foster care/ adoption, crisis, and major mental health diagnoses.
Maybe you've just experienced one of the hardest moments of your life. Or perhaps you find yourself saying, "others have it worse, my problems aren't as bad," as you constantly find yourself suffering in silence. Maybe you've built your life around the premise that others needs/desires/feelings are more important than your own and you've muted yourself in order to show up for everyone else. Perhaps today you'll consider putting yourself first. Now is the time to take the necessary steps to face the parts of yourself you've stored away for too long. It's time to walk into a new season of your life that focuses on you.
My work experience in the mental health field includes various settings and populations such as inpatient, outpatient/private practice, psychosocial clubhouse, foster care, adoption/post adoption, and management of chronic pain.
The counseling theory I work from is a systems approach which views the individual from a micro to macro aspect. Micro meaning the individual has a unique experience within the context of their family of origin. Macro meaning we are shaped by our environment from our family of origin extending to our culture and society.
My work experience in the mental health field includes various settings and populations such as inpatient, outpatient/private practice, psychosocial clubhouse, foster care, adoption/post adoption, and management of chronic pain.
The counseling theory I work from is a systems approach which views the individual from a micro to macro aspect. Micro meaning the individual has a unique experience within the context of their family of origin. Macro meaning we are shaped by our environment from our family of origin extending to our culture and society.
Torres has provided treatment in evaluations for underserved populations and minority groups and clients undergoing the adoption process.
Dr. Torres offers both therapy and psychological evaluations. Dr. Torres is accustomed to treating clients with both common and complicated mental health struggles . Her doctoral level education, her kind and easy manner, along with more than 20 years of practice make her a good choice for people who have gotten stuck in their prior experiences of therapy. Weekday and Saturday appointments are available. Call 832-705-0912
Torres has provided treatment in evaluations for underserved populations and minority groups and clients undergoing the adoption process.
Dr. Torres offers both therapy and psychological evaluations. Dr. Torres is accustomed to treating clients with both common and complicated mental health struggles . Her doctoral level education, her kind and easy manner, along with more than 20 years of practice make her a good choice for people who have gotten stuck in their prior experiences of therapy. Weekday and Saturday appointments are available. Call 832-705-0912
I have a special interest in working with individuals who have been affected by divorce, abuse, neglect, or adoption or who have spent time in the foster care system.
I enjoy helping individuals learn how to name their feelings and then guide and support them as they establish effective coping strategies. My goal is to provide an environment where clients feel safe to process difficult emotions, improve self-awareness, discover individual strengths, increase self-confidence, and cope with life stressors.
I have a special interest in working with individuals who have been affected by divorce, abuse, neglect, or adoption or who have spent time in the foster care system.
I enjoy helping individuals learn how to name their feelings and then guide and support them as they establish effective coping strategies. My goal is to provide an environment where clients feel safe to process difficult emotions, improve self-awareness, discover individual strengths, increase self-confidence, and cope with life stressors.
Maybe you are curious about expanding your family through adoption.
Processing events and emotions when parenting gets real is important and I can offer solutions and tools to help with your family's specific needs. I perform ADHD evaluations and I am certified in the ADOS-2 Autism Diagnostic Observation for all ages.
Maybe you are curious about expanding your family through adoption.
Processing events and emotions when parenting gets real is important and I can offer solutions and tools to help with your family's specific needs. I perform ADHD evaluations and I am certified in the ADOS-2 Autism Diagnostic Observation for all ages.
Some of my specialties include Trauma & PTSD, history of abuse, women’s issues, couples counseling, relational issues, parenting & family issues, life transitions, adoption work, attachment issues, anxiety, grief, and depression.
Everybody has a story. My passion is to walk with you in yours. During our work together, my goal is to help you find your voice and empower you to embrace a life of freedom and fulfillment. I take a collaborative approach that helps you weave together your unique strengths, culture, spirituality, relationships, and experiences. My additional training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) has carved out a trauma-informed lens for working with clients of all ages.
Some of my specialties include Trauma & PTSD, history of abuse, women’s issues, couples counseling, relational issues, parenting & family issues, life transitions, adoption work, attachment issues, anxiety, grief, and depression.
Everybody has a story. My passion is to walk with you in yours. During our work together, my goal is to help you find your voice and empower you to embrace a life of freedom and fulfillment. I take a collaborative approach that helps you weave together your unique strengths, culture, spirituality, relationships, and experiences. My additional training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) has carved out a trauma-informed lens for working with clients of all ages.
I am trained in play therapy, am a Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner, and have worked over a decade with those who have experienced challenges related to trauma, foster care/ adoption and domestic violence.
Most of my clients prefer to include a Christian and Biblically-based perspective in solving their problems. However, I enjoy working with people with different or no religious affiliations.
I am trained in play therapy, am a Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner, and have worked over a decade with those who have experienced challenges related to trauma, foster care/ adoption and domestic violence.
Most of my clients prefer to include a Christian and Biblically-based perspective in solving their problems. However, I enjoy working with people with different or no religious affiliations.
Specialties include anxiety, low self-esteem, parenting, childhood trauma, and adoption issues.
I primarily work with new mothers and parents to explore the emotional, physical, and mental changes that accompany the postpartum period and parenting journey. I also work with many young professionals to address issues related to transition into adulthood, anxiety, low self-esteem, major life transitions, and imposter syndrome.
Specialties include anxiety, low self-esteem, parenting, childhood trauma, and adoption issues.
I primarily work with new mothers and parents to explore the emotional, physical, and mental changes that accompany the postpartum period and parenting journey. I also work with many young professionals to address issues related to transition into adulthood, anxiety, low self-esteem, major life transitions, and imposter syndrome.
I specialize in working with adults with infertility, adoption, relationship issues, anxiety and grief.
Life can be hard and sometimes has some twists and turns that weren't planned. Maybe you just found out that having a child the way you envisioned is not going to happen. Or maybe you feel alone and sad with this new baby in your home, almost like you don't know who you are anymore. I understand that taking the first step to come to a therapy session can be nerve wracking and uncomfortable since you don't know me yet, but I hope that in time you can feel that this is a safe space for you to open up and share.
I specialize in working with adults with infertility, adoption, relationship issues, anxiety and grief.
Life can be hard and sometimes has some twists and turns that weren't planned. Maybe you just found out that having a child the way you envisioned is not going to happen. Or maybe you feel alone and sad with this new baby in your home, almost like you don't know who you are anymore. I understand that taking the first step to come to a therapy session can be nerve wracking and uncomfortable since you don't know me yet, but I hope that in time you can feel that this is a safe space for you to open up and share.
This work often surrounds addictions and special occasion adoption issues.
He utilizes tenets of psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, exposure response prevention, solution focused therapy, and other evidence based practices. His clinical areas of interest include depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, developmental trauma, adoption issues, chemical dependency, stress management, and life transitions.
This work often surrounds addictions and special occasion adoption issues.
He utilizes tenets of psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, exposure response prevention, solution focused therapy, and other evidence based practices. His clinical areas of interest include depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, developmental trauma, adoption issues, chemical dependency, stress management, and life transitions.
I have extensive history in working with children and families, adoption, foster care, and am trauma-informed.
I am committed to trauma-informed care, recognizing the profound impact trauma has on individuals and families. By integrating evidence-based modalities with a strengths-based approach, I help clients regain control, heal, and achieve personal empowerment. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space for clients to be heard and to encourage growth beyond hurt. I believe that healing is possible and look forward to walking alongside my clients as they work toward a brighter future.
I have extensive history in working with children and families, adoption, foster care, and am trauma-informed.
I am committed to trauma-informed care, recognizing the profound impact trauma has on individuals and families. By integrating evidence-based modalities with a strengths-based approach, I help clients regain control, heal, and achieve personal empowerment. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space for clients to be heard and to encourage growth beyond hurt. I believe that healing is possible and look forward to walking alongside my clients as they work toward a brighter future.
Brittany’s population experience includes medical psychiatric care and the provision of community mental health services to marginalized children and families in Georgia and Mississippi, including inner city work, children and families involved with foster care/legal guardianship and adoption, group home settings, and conducting court mandated mental health fitness assessments.
Brittany earned her Bachelor and Master of Social Work degrees from Belhaven University and The University of Southern Mississippi, respectively. Brittany is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and practices in both Texas and Georgia. Brittany is passionate about making mental healthcare accessible and aims to broaden her practice into additional jurisdictions
Brittany’s population experience includes medical psychiatric care and the provision of community mental health services to marginalized children and families in Georgia and Mississippi, including inner city work, children and families involved with foster care/legal guardianship and adoption, group home settings, and conducting court mandated mental health fitness assessments.
Brittany earned her Bachelor and Master of Social Work degrees from Belhaven University and The University of Southern Mississippi, respectively. Brittany is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and practices in both Texas and Georgia. Brittany is passionate about making mental healthcare accessible and aims to broaden her practice into additional jurisdictions
Dr. Arielle Chandler
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MEd, MPH, LPC-S
7 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77005
A few niches: wellness/coaching, college students, healthcare providers, entrepreneurs/business owners, corporate & government employees, oil & gas, counseling students or interns, teachers/academia, veterans, foster care/ adoption, high-control groups/religious trauma, natural disasters, and home-based therapy supporting parents with GT kids.
If you've considered therapy and put it off, you're not alone! Are you hardest on yourself? I specialize in anxiety, managing stress, depression, self-care, personal growth, perfectionism, work-life balance, life changes, career transitions, self-esteem struggles, imposter syndrome, confidence, toxic work environments, ADHD, OCD, childhood trauma, and helping you create a Glow-Up journey of reinventing yourself!
I'm a change agent. My specialties support emotional challenges of high achievers & gifted/talented kids. Let’s get YOU back on track! Together, we will focus on what matters most & create the life you want!
A few niches: wellness/coaching, college students, healthcare providers, entrepreneurs/business owners, corporate & government employees, oil & gas, counseling students or interns, teachers/academia, veterans, foster care/ adoption, high-control groups/religious trauma, natural disasters, and home-based therapy supporting parents with GT kids.
If you've considered therapy and put it off, you're not alone! Are you hardest on yourself? I specialize in anxiety, managing stress, depression, self-care, personal growth, perfectionism, work-life balance, life changes, career transitions, self-esteem struggles, imposter syndrome, confidence, toxic work environments, ADHD, OCD, childhood trauma, and helping you create a Glow-Up journey of reinventing yourself!
I'm a change agent. My specialties support emotional challenges of high achievers & gifted/talented kids. Let’s get YOU back on track! Together, we will focus on what matters most & create the life you want!
Therapy for adults with ADHD, anxiety, trauma, gut-brain issues, sleep, and adoption-related life challenges.
Every morning you wake up anxious, stomach in knots, thinking about everything you didn’t finish yesterday. And today’s to-do list feels impossible. You wonder how others are able to get things done. Even exciting projects feel hard to start and harder to finish. You feel like you’re letting everyone down, especially yourself. And the shame stings. You tell yourself to focus, to try harder, to get it together, but nothing seems to work. You beat yourself up and spiral into guilt and overwhelm. You’re so tired of surviving like this. You'd give anything for a bit of relief, clarity, and, especially, a way to break the cycle.
Therapy for adults with ADHD, anxiety, trauma, gut-brain issues, sleep, and adoption-related life challenges.
Every morning you wake up anxious, stomach in knots, thinking about everything you didn’t finish yesterday. And today’s to-do list feels impossible. You wonder how others are able to get things done. Even exciting projects feel hard to start and harder to finish. You feel like you’re letting everyone down, especially yourself. And the shame stings. You tell yourself to focus, to try harder, to get it together, but nothing seems to work. You beat yourself up and spiral into guilt and overwhelm. You’re so tired of surviving like this. You'd give anything for a bit of relief, clarity, and, especially, a way to break the cycle.
Capstone Connect-Counseling & Trauma Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-S, EMDR, Trained, SSP
Houston, TX 77027
We have the expertise to work effectively with diverse challenges including divorce, parenting challenges, behavioral concerns, school, environmental, and medical traumas, adoption, anxiety, and depression.
The intervention process seeks to repair breaks in the child/parent connection and strengthen the security in the relationship. We also seek to encourage your child or teen to build their own individual capacities such as increasing self-esteem, self-control, and communication skills while better managing their emotional difficulties.
We have the expertise to work effectively with diverse challenges including divorce, parenting challenges, behavioral concerns, school, environmental, and medical traumas, adoption, anxiety, and depression.
The intervention process seeks to repair breaks in the child/parent connection and strengthen the security in the relationship. We also seek to encourage your child or teen to build their own individual capacities such as increasing self-esteem, self-control, and communication skills while better managing their emotional difficulties.
I also have additional training in attachment issues in children and adults, adoption, LGTBQ issues, sex therapy, parenting a difficult child, birth trauma, and working through other traumas.
I proudly supporting pregnant and postpartum families in their journeys towards feeling healthy and whole. My style is eclectic because I tailor treatment to fit each person's individual needs. My services are provided in a comfortable, nonjudgmental environment where you can feel safe to explore new solutions.
I also have additional training in attachment issues in children and adults, adoption, LGTBQ issues, sex therapy, parenting a difficult child, birth trauma, and working through other traumas.
I proudly supporting pregnant and postpartum families in their journeys towards feeling healthy and whole. My style is eclectic because I tailor treatment to fit each person's individual needs. My services are provided in a comfortable, nonjudgmental environment where you can feel safe to explore new solutions.
I work with children and adults who suffer with things such as Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD, Adjusting to life changes, Behavioral Challenges, School issues, Parenting Concerns, Divorce, Autism, Expatriate issues, Foster Care/ Adoption issues, and helping those who need a better work life balance.
I have over 20 year's experience in helping adults and children. I can help with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Adjusting to new life changes, Adoption, Foster Care, Career Burnout, Parenting, and Trauma. I can help those who are expats and need help adjusting. Being a previous teacher, I work with Teachers who struggle with having a work life balance.
I work with children and adults who suffer with things such as Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD, Adjusting to life changes, Behavioral Challenges, School issues, Parenting Concerns, Divorce, Autism, Expatriate issues, Foster Care/ Adoption issues, and helping those who need a better work life balance.
I have over 20 year's experience in helping adults and children. I can help with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Adjusting to new life changes, Adoption, Foster Care, Career Burnout, Parenting, and Trauma. I can help those who are expats and need help adjusting. Being a previous teacher, I work with Teachers who struggle with having a work life balance.
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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.