Adoption Therapists in Irving, TX
Your child or teen has experienced trauma, challenges related to foster care involvement, or difficulty adjusting to adoption.
At Resilient Hearts Therapy, I prioritize providing the best care possible for your child or teen, using methods that are proven effective with youth, including art and play. I offer a safe, caring, and creative space to help them process their experiences, reflect on the ways they have been impacted by those experiences, and determine ways they can heal.
Your child or teen has experienced trauma, challenges related to foster care involvement, or difficulty adjusting to adoption.
At Resilient Hearts Therapy, I prioritize providing the best care possible for your child or teen, using methods that are proven effective with youth, including art and play. I offer a safe, caring, and creative space to help them process their experiences, reflect on the ways they have been impacted by those experiences, and determine ways they can heal.
I have always had the conscious goal of supporting others with being able to overcome their hardships and internal challenges that prevents them from being successful. I am a firm believer that in life we have all experienced some type of challenge that will impact our thoughts and emotions. For some people the challenge is more difficult than others and they will experience greater hardship and internal challenges that will send them on a spiral to the unknown. Being a therapist has always been a desire of mine to support others with understanding their thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviors associated with how they feel.
I have always had the conscious goal of supporting others with being able to overcome their hardships and internal challenges that prevents them from being successful. I am a firm believer that in life we have all experienced some type of challenge that will impact our thoughts and emotions. For some people the challenge is more difficult than others and they will experience greater hardship and internal challenges that will send them on a spiral to the unknown. Being a therapist has always been a desire of mine to support others with understanding their thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviors associated with how they feel.
Dallas Therapeutic Services is a group practice uniquely managed to fit the needs of most clients! When the group formed, care was taken to choose clinicians with a variety of backgrounds and specialities. We want to provide an environment, where we can match clients with their best fit therapist. Additionally, we offer psychological testing for ADHD, Autism, IQ (including processing speed, working memory, comprehension and perceptual reasoning), learning disorders, and personality (diagnosis) - which can help with differentiating diagnoses and planning treatment accordingly. This service is available in both English and Spanish.
Dallas Therapeutic Services is a group practice uniquely managed to fit the needs of most clients! When the group formed, care was taken to choose clinicians with a variety of backgrounds and specialities. We want to provide an environment, where we can match clients with their best fit therapist. Additionally, we offer psychological testing for ADHD, Autism, IQ (including processing speed, working memory, comprehension and perceptual reasoning), learning disorders, and personality (diagnosis) - which can help with differentiating diagnoses and planning treatment accordingly. This service is available in both English and Spanish.
At Vital Growth Counseling & Wellness, we offer individual counseling to help you learn how to take control of your life and respond to challenging situations with healthy coping skills. We may help you cope with major life changes, stress due to work, grief, chronic illness, and trauma from physical or sexual abuse. We also offer couples therapy as healthy relationships take intentional awareness and initiative, it's easy to slip into a roommate role and neglect the romance we once had.
At Vital Growth Counseling & Wellness, we offer individual counseling to help you learn how to take control of your life and respond to challenging situations with healthy coping skills. We may help you cope with major life changes, stress due to work, grief, chronic illness, and trauma from physical or sexual abuse. We also offer couples therapy as healthy relationships take intentional awareness and initiative, it's easy to slip into a roommate role and neglect the romance we once had.
Many of my clients come to me feeling weighed down by trauma, grief, or major life transitions. They may be struggling with loss, displacement, abuse, or the lingering effects of painful experiences. What they want most is relief—hope that healing is possible, and a safe space where their story can be heard and honored.
Many of my clients come to me feeling weighed down by trauma, grief, or major life transitions. They may be struggling with loss, displacement, abuse, or the lingering effects of painful experiences. What they want most is relief—hope that healing is possible, and a safe space where their story can be heard and honored.
If you are struggling with an issue that is robbing you of life enjoyment I'm here to help. I am waiting to journey with you through this difficult season of your life- let's move toward health and healing together- life is too short to struggle one more day. You can schedule appointments with Holman Family Services directly online at our website then click the schedule an appointment link.
If you are struggling with an issue that is robbing you of life enjoyment I'm here to help. I am waiting to journey with you through this difficult season of your life- let's move toward health and healing together- life is too short to struggle one more day. You can schedule appointments with Holman Family Services directly online at our website then click the schedule an appointment link.
Evenings and weekends available! Session available in Spanish and English. I have over 20 years experience in working with children and families. I am experienced in working with Children who experienced Trauma, have Special Needs, Family conflicts, School challenges, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, ADHD and also offer Behavioral skills groups for children and adolescents. I believe in starting with you where you are in your life journey and supporting you to reach where you want to be using a Solution Focused approach or an approach that will best fit your needs.
Evenings and weekends available! Session available in Spanish and English. I have over 20 years experience in working with children and families. I am experienced in working with Children who experienced Trauma, have Special Needs, Family conflicts, School challenges, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, ADHD and also offer Behavioral skills groups for children and adolescents. I believe in starting with you where you are in your life journey and supporting you to reach where you want to be using a Solution Focused approach or an approach that will best fit your needs.
Acting like everything is okay while secretly feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or emotionally worn down? You do not have to carry it all alone.
I work with adults ages 18+ across Texas through secure online therapy. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, chronic illness or pain, trauma, infertility, hormonal challenges, relationship wounds, gaslighting, spiritual abuse, and recovery after difficult or narcissistic relationships. I also support individuals navigating divorce, emotional burnout, and major life transitions.
Acting like everything is okay while secretly feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or emotionally worn down? You do not have to carry it all alone.
I work with adults ages 18+ across Texas through secure online therapy. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, chronic illness or pain, trauma, infertility, hormonal challenges, relationship wounds, gaslighting, spiritual abuse, and recovery after difficult or narcissistic relationships. I also support individuals navigating divorce, emotional burnout, and major life transitions.
Now welcoming new clients for individual therapy. If you’re feeling anxious(overwhelmed), weighed down by lingering sadness, navigating addiction, or carrying the impact of trauma, we’ll work together to create a plan that fits you. You bring your story, values, and goals; I bring 15+ years of experience and research‑supported approaches like EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral therapy. If integrating a Christian perspective is meaningful to you, we can include it—always at your direction. If you are struggling with addiction, I am here to help you reduce cravings with proven techniques and to help bring healing to the underlying causes.
Now welcoming new clients for individual therapy. If you’re feeling anxious(overwhelmed), weighed down by lingering sadness, navigating addiction, or carrying the impact of trauma, we’ll work together to create a plan that fits you. You bring your story, values, and goals; I bring 15+ years of experience and research‑supported approaches like EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral therapy. If integrating a Christian perspective is meaningful to you, we can include it—always at your direction. If you are struggling with addiction, I am here to help you reduce cravings with proven techniques and to help bring healing to the underlying causes.
Living Well Family and Child Institute
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS LPC
Irving, TX 75062
Services include equitable and culturally sensitive child custody evaluations, adoption support, weight-loss management, chronic pain and illness counseling, and addressing challenges within individual and family systems—such as generational trauma, anxiety, depression, youth/adolescent issues, and relationship concerns.
Therapy includes techniques and concepts that include the bio-psycho-social-cultural and spiritual approach. Additional approaches such as CBT/DBT, Solution Focused single sessions, and Ketamine Assisted Psychedelic (KAP) therapy. Each strategy and technique encourages clients to adjust learned belief systems and improve behavioral patterns.
Services include equitable and culturally sensitive child custody evaluations, adoption support, weight-loss management, chronic pain and illness counseling, and addressing challenges within individual and family systems—such as generational trauma, anxiety, depression, youth/adolescent issues, and relationship concerns.
Therapy includes techniques and concepts that include the bio-psycho-social-cultural and spiritual approach. Additional approaches such as CBT/DBT, Solution Focused single sessions, and Ketamine Assisted Psychedelic (KAP) therapy. Each strategy and technique encourages clients to adjust learned belief systems and improve behavioral patterns.
My goal is to build self-esteem and to create a sense of empowerment in each person with whom I work. My work is with all ages through various modalities, including play therapy, games, crafts, and traditional counseling techniques. Children and adolescents are guided to develop effective techniques for navigating the issues and concerns that are encountered during the developmental and formative years. Similarly, I work with adults in showing how to work through the various obstacles and difficulties - both internal and external - that are encountered throughout life.
My goal is to build self-esteem and to create a sense of empowerment in each person with whom I work. My work is with all ages through various modalities, including play therapy, games, crafts, and traditional counseling techniques. Children and adolescents are guided to develop effective techniques for navigating the issues and concerns that are encountered during the developmental and formative years. Similarly, I work with adults in showing how to work through the various obstacles and difficulties - both internal and external - that are encountered throughout life.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. Maybe you are dealing with stress, issues with your
partner, problems within the family or just going through a hard life phase. Regardless of
what you are struggling with, you do not have to go through this alone. I am dedicated to
creating a warm and accepting environment where you can express yourself openly, be
validated and truly heard.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. Maybe you are dealing with stress, issues with your
partner, problems within the family or just going through a hard life phase. Regardless of
what you are struggling with, you do not have to go through this alone. I am dedicated to
creating a warm and accepting environment where you can express yourself openly, be
validated and truly heard.
My career has been centered on youth and adult care. After undergrad, I worked with youth in the schools around life skills. After graduate school, I dedicated most of my time to adult care to help generations face pain or loss with more tools rather than process or substance dependence. In the last 5 years, I have a combined practice of behavioral medicine in Texas, California, and Utah to serve families, youth and adults in relapse prevention, problem solving and communication skills. As my client receives education and tools in our sessions, their sleep, relationships and health improve.
My career has been centered on youth and adult care. After undergrad, I worked with youth in the schools around life skills. After graduate school, I dedicated most of my time to adult care to help generations face pain or loss with more tools rather than process or substance dependence. In the last 5 years, I have a combined practice of behavioral medicine in Texas, California, and Utah to serve families, youth and adults in relapse prevention, problem solving and communication skills. As my client receives education and tools in our sessions, their sleep, relationships and health improve.
Hi there, I'm Alfred! My years of experience and research-based therapy practices help the client to regain control over their situations and find solutions that meet their goals. You are the expert on you, and you deserve respect and compassion without judgment, no matter the situation. I provide a wide variety of counseling, and my specialties are pornography addiction, marriage and relationship issues, including pre-marriage; anxiety, grief, and stress; Christian issues and church wounding; abusive relationships; and cancer issues. I am a seminary graduate and also provide Christian-based therapy.
Hi there, I'm Alfred! My years of experience and research-based therapy practices help the client to regain control over their situations and find solutions that meet their goals. You are the expert on you, and you deserve respect and compassion without judgment, no matter the situation. I provide a wide variety of counseling, and my specialties are pornography addiction, marriage and relationship issues, including pre-marriage; anxiety, grief, and stress; Christian issues and church wounding; abusive relationships; and cancer issues. I am a seminary graduate and also provide Christian-based therapy.
If you've been struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or relationship issues, we know you might be feeling lost and hopeless about how to turn things around for yourself. It may feel impossible to figure out how to begin to heal and move forward in your life. Feelings of sadness, confusion, anger, and anxiety can feel overwhelming, and you may worry that you will never feel happy and whole again. We are here to restore your hope and offer support, guidance, and understanding. We'll work with you to start building a path and a life towards happiness, success, and fulfillment in a warm and nonjudgemental atmosphere.
If you've been struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or relationship issues, we know you might be feeling lost and hopeless about how to turn things around for yourself. It may feel impossible to figure out how to begin to heal and move forward in your life. Feelings of sadness, confusion, anger, and anxiety can feel overwhelming, and you may worry that you will never feel happy and whole again. We are here to restore your hope and offer support, guidance, and understanding. We'll work with you to start building a path and a life towards happiness, success, and fulfillment in a warm and nonjudgemental atmosphere.
While we may not be familiar with each other, we share a common humanity and have both navigated numerous challenges throughout our lives. As your therapist, it is my privilege to provide guidance and support as you overcome adversity and work towards achieving your healing goals, ultimately embracing a path of joy and fulfillment. I am a compassionate and empathetic individual who recognizes the importance of mental health and is committed to assisting you in realizing your full potential and achieving optimal well-being.
While we may not be familiar with each other, we share a common humanity and have both navigated numerous challenges throughout our lives. As your therapist, it is my privilege to provide guidance and support as you overcome adversity and work towards achieving your healing goals, ultimately embracing a path of joy and fulfillment. I am a compassionate and empathetic individual who recognizes the importance of mental health and is committed to assisting you in realizing your full potential and achieving optimal well-being.
Despite what anyone else may tell you, the truth is that it takes a lot of courage to admit when you need help. Regardless of what the problem is, you deserve to be heard, and therapy can be a gift that helps you to be heard. It can also serve as a comforting experience that no person could ever take away from you. Change is difficult... this is true. I can be your guide as you untangle the undesirable or unpleasant pieces of your life and replace them with hope, stability, and even more. I will follow your lead when we talk about your goals and progress, and I will always be honest with you in giving my professional opinion.
Despite what anyone else may tell you, the truth is that it takes a lot of courage to admit when you need help. Regardless of what the problem is, you deserve to be heard, and therapy can be a gift that helps you to be heard. It can also serve as a comforting experience that no person could ever take away from you. Change is difficult... this is true. I can be your guide as you untangle the undesirable or unpleasant pieces of your life and replace them with hope, stability, and even more. I will follow your lead when we talk about your goals and progress, and I will always be honest with you in giving my professional opinion.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 11 years of experience providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy across diverse clinical settings. I support clients working through depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral concerns, self-esteem challenges, grief, loss, and major life transitions. My approach is grounded in compassion and a client-centered focus, and I strive to ensure every person feels safe, seen, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 11 years of experience providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy across diverse clinical settings. I support clients working through depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral concerns, self-esteem challenges, grief, loss, and major life transitions. My approach is grounded in compassion and a client-centered focus, and I strive to ensure every person feels safe, seen, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change.
I specialize in working with children, adults and families processing challenges and family dynamics. I bring years of experience, training and expertise to family therapy.
I work with children through Synergetic Play Therapy. My approach is holistic and integrates the whole child. My training is science backed and driven by research and innovative practices.
I specialize in working with children, adults and families processing challenges and family dynamics. I bring years of experience, training and expertise to family therapy.
I work with children through Synergetic Play Therapy. My approach is holistic and integrates the whole child. My training is science backed and driven by research and innovative practices.
Thank you for the opportunity to introduce myself! Life is stressful and may feel overwhelming at times. I'm devoted to helping you with your life's puzzles, which might be a barrier to your happiness. I enjoy working with adult individuals, couples, and families who need compassionate support, while facing a variety of challenging issues. I also provide services to individuals and businesses, who need support after dramatic events, such as lay-offs or workplace disruptions, which affect many folks these days. I've worked and trained with many first responders -fire fighters, police and EMTs. Let me support your healing journey.
Thank you for the opportunity to introduce myself! Life is stressful and may feel overwhelming at times. I'm devoted to helping you with your life's puzzles, which might be a barrier to your happiness. I enjoy working with adult individuals, couples, and families who need compassionate support, while facing a variety of challenging issues. I also provide services to individuals and businesses, who need support after dramatic events, such as lay-offs or workplace disruptions, which affect many folks these days. I've worked and trained with many first responders -fire fighters, police and EMTs. Let me support your healing journey.
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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.