Adoption Therapists in Richardson, TX
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.
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.
Christie Dixon
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, ART, EMDR
1 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75081
Christie's background in adoption and early training with Dr.
Christie grew up in Dallas, Texas and graduated from TCA, where she met her husband of over 30 years. Together, they have raised four children, including the unique journey of adoptive parenting. With three adult children and one teenager, Christie understands firsthand the complexity and beauty of family life.
Christie earned her BA from The American University in Washington, D.C., and later attended UT-Austin, where she received her Secondary Teacher’s Certificate and taught high school English at Highland Park HS. She eventually returned to school to pursue her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Christie's background in adoption and early training with Dr.
Christie grew up in Dallas, Texas and graduated from TCA, where she met her husband of over 30 years. Together, they have raised four children, including the unique journey of adoptive parenting. With three adult children and one teenager, Christie understands firsthand the complexity and beauty of family life.
Christie earned her BA from The American University in Washington, D.C., and later attended UT-Austin, where she received her Secondary Teacher’s Certificate and taught high school English at Highland Park HS. She eventually returned to school to pursue her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
I have 15 plus years of experience in the area of adoption and attachment, and am trained in TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention).
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of life? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or adjusting to changes in your life? Whether your internal and external conflicts are new or have existed for most of your life, the possibility for change exists. I provide a compassionate and supportive environment where you can explore your feelings and experiences without judgement as you continue on your healing journey.
I have 15 plus years of experience in the area of adoption and attachment, and am trained in TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention).
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of life? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or adjusting to changes in your life? Whether your internal and external conflicts are new or have existed for most of your life, the possibility for change exists. I provide a compassionate and supportive environment where you can explore your feelings and experiences without judgement as you continue on your healing journey.
Lindsey Stanley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CSAT, CPTT, ART, EMDR
6 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75080
I specialize in working with addictions such as Alcohol Use Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, and Sexual Addiction/Problematic Sexual Behavior. I am passionate about helping my clients find recovery. My approach is collaborative, transparent, and practical. My entire professional career has been dedicated to the study of addiction and trauma recovery. I have worked as a primary therapist in private practice, IOP, and PHP settings treating addictions. In therapy I utilize REBT, a blend of motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, Advanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy (certified), and am EMDR certified.
I specialize in working with addictions such as Alcohol Use Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, and Sexual Addiction/Problematic Sexual Behavior. I am passionate about helping my clients find recovery. My approach is collaborative, transparent, and practical. My entire professional career has been dedicated to the study of addiction and trauma recovery. I have worked as a primary therapist in private practice, IOP, and PHP settings treating addictions. In therapy I utilize REBT, a blend of motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, Advanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy (certified), and am EMDR certified.
I am a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) providing outpatient counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. I bring a unique background that bridges Deaf education, disability services, and mental health counseling.
Before entering clinical practice, I spent 17 years as a teacher for students who are Deaf, DeafBlind, blind, and students with multiple disabilities. This experience continues to inform how I adapt counseling services to support communication access, sensory needs, and developmental differences.
I am a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) providing outpatient counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. I bring a unique background that bridges Deaf education, disability services, and mental health counseling.
Before entering clinical practice, I spent 17 years as a teacher for students who are Deaf, DeafBlind, blind, and students with multiple disabilities. This experience continues to inform how I adapt counseling services to support communication access, sensory needs, and developmental differences.
My previous work in adoption has also given me insight into struggles that couples face building their families, and the various paths this process can take.
Life can often be hard and unexpected challenges can happen to anyone. I believe that having the support of someone in our corner can help us discover our unique qualities so we can emerge from difficulties stronger than we ever thought possible. I will provide a compassionate and supportive environment while we embark on your journey of growth and healing. Taking this first step is often very difficult and I invite you to contact me and see if counseling is right for you and if I would be a good fit for your needs.
My previous work in adoption has also given me insight into struggles that couples face building their families, and the various paths this process can take.
Life can often be hard and unexpected challenges can happen to anyone. I believe that having the support of someone in our corner can help us discover our unique qualities so we can emerge from difficulties stronger than we ever thought possible. I will provide a compassionate and supportive environment while we embark on your journey of growth and healing. Taking this first step is often very difficult and I invite you to contact me and see if counseling is right for you and if I would be a good fit for your needs.
Richland Oaks Counseling Center (ROCC) is mid-sized counseling center in Richardson, TX. We offer a range of therapy services for ages 7+. Individual, couples, groups, and family. Therapy offered in multiple languages, including Spanish, Farsi, and French. ROCC also offers a range of psychological assessments including intelligence, personality, academic accommodations, standarized exam accommodations (SAT, MCAT, LSAT) , ADHD/ASD, workplace accommodations, and differential diagnosis evaluations.
Richland Oaks Counseling Center (ROCC) is mid-sized counseling center in Richardson, TX. We offer a range of therapy services for ages 7+. Individual, couples, groups, and family. Therapy offered in multiple languages, including Spanish, Farsi, and French. ROCC also offers a range of psychological assessments including intelligence, personality, academic accommodations, standarized exam accommodations (SAT, MCAT, LSAT) , ADHD/ASD, workplace accommodations, and differential diagnosis evaluations.
Some days life is great, others we get bogged down in our busyness, work stress, family conflicts, school pressures and well, just drama. Coping some days is easy - others, it's tough just to get out of bed. Whether you just need a sounding board, struggle with anxiety/depression, have a history of trauma or you're not sure why life is tough, there is help. I seek to create an open, accepting environment to listen. I offer treatment options that bring health and wholeness. My goal is to create safe space for you to achieve yours.
Some days life is great, others we get bogged down in our busyness, work stress, family conflicts, school pressures and well, just drama. Coping some days is easy - others, it's tough just to get out of bed. Whether you just need a sounding board, struggle with anxiety/depression, have a history of trauma or you're not sure why life is tough, there is help. I seek to create an open, accepting environment to listen. I offer treatment options that bring health and wholeness. My goal is to create safe space for you to achieve yours.
My mental health services are all about creating a warm, welcoming space where people feel genuinely heard and supported. I focus on practical, everyday strategies that help clients feel more grounded and resilient, and I work side‑by‑side with them to find what actually fits their life. Everything I do is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and staying current with what the research shows, so the support I offer feels both caring and meaningful. My passion is to inspire people to achieve positive personal development/change, enhance interpersonal relationships and utilize your strengths.
My mental health services are all about creating a warm, welcoming space where people feel genuinely heard and supported. I focus on practical, everyday strategies that help clients feel more grounded and resilient, and I work side‑by‑side with them to find what actually fits their life. Everything I do is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and staying current with what the research shows, so the support I offer feels both caring and meaningful. My passion is to inspire people to achieve positive personal development/change, enhance interpersonal relationships and utilize your strengths.
Getting help to untangle and navigate through this time is the first step. I can help you have better relationships within your family and with others. Finding your authentic self and expressing your needs brings benefits to your life in so many ways. Parenting, communicating with a significant other, and dealing with stress, anxiety or depression can be challenging. Together we can work to reduce or eliminate problematic patterns of behavior preventing you from living the life you desire.
Getting help to untangle and navigate through this time is the first step. I can help you have better relationships within your family and with others. Finding your authentic self and expressing your needs brings benefits to your life in so many ways. Parenting, communicating with a significant other, and dealing with stress, anxiety or depression can be challenging. Together we can work to reduce or eliminate problematic patterns of behavior preventing you from living the life you desire.
When life feels overwhelming and the tools you’ve relied on no longer work, you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we’ll create space for hope—even if it feels impossible right now. You’ll learn how to feel your emotions without being consumed by them. You’ll develop compassion for your past self and the choices you’ve made, opening the door to healthier relationships with yourself and others.
When fear or pain makes life feel unbearable, it’s easy to lose hope—but hope isn’t gone. You have the capacity to heal, and I’m here to help you rediscover it. You don’t have to keep living this way. Change is possible.
When life feels overwhelming and the tools you’ve relied on no longer work, you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we’ll create space for hope—even if it feels impossible right now. You’ll learn how to feel your emotions without being consumed by them. You’ll develop compassion for your past self and the choices you’ve made, opening the door to healthier relationships with yourself and others.
When fear or pain makes life feel unbearable, it’s easy to lose hope—but hope isn’t gone. You have the capacity to heal, and I’m here to help you rediscover it. You don’t have to keep living this way. Change is possible.
Josh Hawkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, CCPT-S , CHST
2 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75080
Hello! Whether you are needing help with the overwhelming process of finding a counselor or are ready to get started I’d love to help. I provide a non-judgemental environment to express your feelings and learn positive coping mechanisms to succeed and gain self-awareness providing self growth. I earned my doctorate degree in Counseling from Texas A&M University-Commerce where I received specialty training in Play Therapy, Activity Therapy, Child-Adolescent-Adult Therapy, Group Therapy, and Family Counseling. I specialize in working with children through adults in helping them grow through mental health issues and life changes.
Hello! Whether you are needing help with the overwhelming process of finding a counselor or are ready to get started I’d love to help. I provide a non-judgemental environment to express your feelings and learn positive coping mechanisms to succeed and gain self-awareness providing self growth. I earned my doctorate degree in Counseling from Texas A&M University-Commerce where I received specialty training in Play Therapy, Activity Therapy, Child-Adolescent-Adult Therapy, Group Therapy, and Family Counseling. I specialize in working with children through adults in helping them grow through mental health issues and life changes.
Mavida Health is a deeply specialized, comprehensive mental health platform for women - including those trying to conceive, pregnant (incl. adoption and surrogacy), experiencing pregnancy loss, in the postpartum, navigating (peri)menopause, and so much more. We offer 1:1 therapy, couples/family therapy, group therapy, prescribing, and medication management.
Mavida Health is a deeply specialized, comprehensive mental health platform for women - including those trying to conceive, pregnant (incl. adoption and surrogacy), experiencing pregnancy loss, in the postpartum, navigating (peri)menopause, and so much more. We offer 1:1 therapy, couples/family therapy, group therapy, prescribing, and medication management.
I believe in creating a safe and trusting relationship between the client and therapist. Therapy can be hard work and getting started can be scary, however making art and stimulating creativity can ease this process. As your therapist, I will encourage you to use your creative imagination as a vehicle to understanding your inner turmoil, psychic pain or stagnancy. Along the way we will be implementing these effective tools in cultivating a more fulfilling life experience. Main office line is 972-544-6633.
I believe in creating a safe and trusting relationship between the client and therapist. Therapy can be hard work and getting started can be scary, however making art and stimulating creativity can ease this process. As your therapist, I will encourage you to use your creative imagination as a vehicle to understanding your inner turmoil, psychic pain or stagnancy. Along the way we will be implementing these effective tools in cultivating a more fulfilling life experience. Main office line is 972-544-6633.
I am accepting new clients. I believe everyone deserves mental wellness and, with the right tools and support, has the capacity to grow and change in ways that serve you better. I have helped children, teens, adults, couples and families work through issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, spiritual questions, parenting challenges, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I enjoy working with people of all ages, beginning with children ages five and up.
I am accepting new clients. I believe everyone deserves mental wellness and, with the right tools and support, has the capacity to grow and change in ways that serve you better. I have helped children, teens, adults, couples and families work through issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, spiritual questions, parenting challenges, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I enjoy working with people of all ages, beginning with children ages five and up.
In addition, I have experience counseling at an adoption agency, where I have helped people process fostering, adopting, parenting, and reconnection.
I believe many of us are on a journey to understand how we can authentically flourish in the world around us. Each person is uniquely wired and desires belonging and connection with others, although those wirings and desires can look drastically different depending on the individual. I think when people know and value themselves, they have a firm foundation, for not only accomplishing their personal goals, but for thriving in relationships with others as well.
In addition, I have experience counseling at an adoption agency, where I have helped people process fostering, adopting, parenting, and reconnection.
I believe many of us are on a journey to understand how we can authentically flourish in the world around us. Each person is uniquely wired and desires belonging and connection with others, although those wirings and desires can look drastically different depending on the individual. I think when people know and value themselves, they have a firm foundation, for not only accomplishing their personal goals, but for thriving in relationships with others as well.
Rochelle M
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S, CCPT-S
7 Endorsed
Richardson, TX 75080
Your strength is in your story, and my goal is to help you, or your child, share that story in meaningful ways that brings lasting change. Life can be unpredictable and overwhelming, but I believe you have within you what it takes to cultivate the changes you desire and find the happiness you deserve. I believe everyone, including children, when given a safe and judgment free environment, can find the confidence within to thrive, even when life gets messy. I want to encourage and help you, your children, and/or your family to discover the strengths that can carry you through whatever life throws your way.
Your strength is in your story, and my goal is to help you, or your child, share that story in meaningful ways that brings lasting change. Life can be unpredictable and overwhelming, but I believe you have within you what it takes to cultivate the changes you desire and find the happiness you deserve. I believe everyone, including children, when given a safe and judgment free environment, can find the confidence within to thrive, even when life gets messy. I want to encourage and help you, your children, and/or your family to discover the strengths that can carry you through whatever life throws your way.
I love working with clients who are seeking to identify and change patterns in thought, communication, and relationships. My clients are individuals and couples who are experiencing struggles and roadblocks in how they view and interact with themselves and others. I enjoy helping people grow in awareness of what is causing their issues and learn how to effect change in their lives and relationships. I offer clients a safe place to experience and process their emotions, identify unhelpful patterns and learn healthy coping skills.
I love working with clients who are seeking to identify and change patterns in thought, communication, and relationships. My clients are individuals and couples who are experiencing struggles and roadblocks in how they view and interact with themselves and others. I enjoy helping people grow in awareness of what is causing their issues and learn how to effect change in their lives and relationships. I offer clients a safe place to experience and process their emotions, identify unhelpful patterns and learn healthy coping skills.
The ideal client is grappling with stress, anxiety, and negative thought patterns in the face of life's challenges. They seek a therapist to provide practical tools for developing resilience, managing these issues, and cultivating a positive mindset. Their goal is holistic personal growth, aiming to alleviate symptoms, understand themselves on a deeper level, and set meaningful life goals. Ultimately, they are motivated by a yearning for self-empowerment, seeking a therapeutic partnership that guides them toward a more fulfilling and purpose-driven life.
The ideal client is grappling with stress, anxiety, and negative thought patterns in the face of life's challenges. They seek a therapist to provide practical tools for developing resilience, managing these issues, and cultivating a positive mindset. Their goal is holistic personal growth, aiming to alleviate symptoms, understand themselves on a deeper level, and set meaningful life goals. Ultimately, they are motivated by a yearning for self-empowerment, seeking a therapeutic partnership that guides them toward a more fulfilling and purpose-driven life.
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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.