Adoption Therapists in The Colony, TX
I believe healthy relationships are the key to living a happier and more fulfilling life. There's no denying that relationships are hard, especially when life throws unexpected obstacles our way. Relationships are complex, whether it be the relationship you have with yourself, or the ones with your parents, siblings, partner, family members, friends, or co-workers. Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or stuck. Perhaps you are feeling disconnected, frustrated, or unappreciated in your relationships. Or you might be on a journey of personal growth or seeking to strengthen your relationships, but are not sure where to start.
I believe healthy relationships are the key to living a happier and more fulfilling life. There's no denying that relationships are hard, especially when life throws unexpected obstacles our way. Relationships are complex, whether it be the relationship you have with yourself, or the ones with your parents, siblings, partner, family members, friends, or co-workers. Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or stuck. Perhaps you are feeling disconnected, frustrated, or unappreciated in your relationships. Or you might be on a journey of personal growth or seeking to strengthen your relationships, but are not sure where to start.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Carrollton, Texas. Work with individuals and couples experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, work issues, relationship issues, grief and loss, divorce recovery, anger, family of origin issues, and trauma. I believe in developing a positive and helpful partnership with clients during the therapy process. I believe each client should be treated with respect and dignity.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Carrollton, Texas. Work with individuals and couples experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, work issues, relationship issues, grief and loss, divorce recovery, anger, family of origin issues, and trauma. I believe in developing a positive and helpful partnership with clients during the therapy process. I believe each client should be treated with respect and dignity.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, or the stress of trying to navigate life’s transitions. Maybe you’re a teen or young adult struggling with identity, relationships, or attachment wounds. Perhaps you’re carrying experiences from the past that still feel heavy, or worrying about the future and what comes next. At your core, you want relief, understanding, a sense of direction, and space where you can feel supported while working toward growth, healing, and confidence in yourself.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, or the stress of trying to navigate life’s transitions. Maybe you’re a teen or young adult struggling with identity, relationships, or attachment wounds. Perhaps you’re carrying experiences from the past that still feel heavy, or worrying about the future and what comes next. At your core, you want relief, understanding, a sense of direction, and space where you can feel supported while working toward growth, healing, and confidence in yourself.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I help adults, adolescents and their families restore balance to their lives. My experience includes 25+ years in private practice and over 30 years in the addiction field, including; substances, food, sex, gambling & religion. As an alternative option to traditional counseling, I offer an Intensive Program. Intensives are highly individualized and designed to assist clients in reaching their goals quicker. Clients who want to fast track their results or deep dive into an area of concern should consider doing and Intensive.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I help adults, adolescents and their families restore balance to their lives. My experience includes 25+ years in private practice and over 30 years in the addiction field, including; substances, food, sex, gambling & religion. As an alternative option to traditional counseling, I offer an Intensive Program. Intensives are highly individualized and designed to assist clients in reaching their goals quicker. Clients who want to fast track their results or deep dive into an area of concern should consider doing and Intensive.
At the heart of my work is the belief that healing begins with connection. I create a safe, supportive space where children, teens, and young adults feel seen and understood. Through authentic relationships, I help clients recognize strengths, navigate challenges, and grow. In session, I want you to feel at ease—kick off your shoes, grab a blanket, fidget, or bring a stuffie. This is your space to bring your whole self.
At the heart of my work is the belief that healing begins with connection. I create a safe, supportive space where children, teens, and young adults feel seen and understood. Through authentic relationships, I help clients recognize strengths, navigate challenges, and grow. In session, I want you to feel at ease—kick off your shoes, grab a blanket, fidget, or bring a stuffie. This is your space to bring your whole self.
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LPC Associate under the supervision of Dr. Brandi Smith LPC-S and Hilary Labac LPC-S .Are you not feeling like yourself, have feelings of being overwhelmed or confused about who you are or what to do? You are here because you know you need help. Together we can work to get you back to feeling like a new you. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in science and a minor in criminal justice from Stephen F. Austin State University. I have previous experience in education and law enforcement. My Master’s degree is in clinical counseling from SMU with a focus on marriage and family.
LPC Associate under the supervision of Dr. Brandi Smith LPC-S and Hilary Labac LPC-S .Are you not feeling like yourself, have feelings of being overwhelmed or confused about who you are or what to do? You are here because you know you need help. Together we can work to get you back to feeling like a new you. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in science and a minor in criminal justice from Stephen F. Austin State University. I have previous experience in education and law enforcement. My Master’s degree is in clinical counseling from SMU with a focus on marriage and family.
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.
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.
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.
Ashley graduated in 2015 with her Masters of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Woman’s University. She is currently working towards her Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy, also at Texas Woman’s University. Ashley has over 7 years of clinical experience and employs a Solution Focused and Narrative approach in the therapy room. She has experience in working with families, couples, and individuals who have experienced a multitude of presenting issues. Ashley wants to hear your story, and she wants to help find solutions to the issues that are brought into the room.
Ashley graduated in 2015 with her Masters of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Woman’s University. She is currently working towards her Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy, also at Texas Woman’s University. Ashley has over 7 years of clinical experience and employs a Solution Focused and Narrative approach in the therapy room. She has experience in working with families, couples, and individuals who have experienced a multitude of presenting issues. Ashley wants to hear your story, and she wants to help find solutions to the issues that are brought into the room.
I'm a licensed therapist, and I work with individuals, couples, and families to tackle anxiety, depression, relationship bumps, and life transitions. I use practical, evidence-based approaches in a warm, down-to-earth way to help you feel more balanced and move forward.
I'm a licensed therapist, and I work with individuals, couples, and families to tackle anxiety, depression, relationship bumps, and life transitions. I use practical, evidence-based approaches in a warm, down-to-earth way to help you feel more balanced and move forward.
Unleashing Hope Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
2 Endorsed
Allen, TX 75013
Many are parents trying to help their children thrive—whether they are facing academic difficulties, struggling with behavior, or wrestling with the unique challenges of divorce, foster care and post- adoption transitions.
Life rarely unfolds the way we expect. The idea of “work-life balance” is something many of us strive for, yet often feels out of reach. We believe that instead of chasing a perfect balance, it’s about learning to create harmony—like music, with its changing tempos, highs and lows, and moments of rest.
Many are parents trying to help their children thrive—whether they are facing academic difficulties, struggling with behavior, or wrestling with the unique challenges of divorce, foster care and post- adoption transitions.
Life rarely unfolds the way we expect. The idea of “work-life balance” is something many of us strive for, yet often feels out of reach. We believe that instead of chasing a perfect balance, it’s about learning to create harmony—like music, with its changing tempos, highs and lows, and moments of rest.
Amber is a dedicated counselor with a profound passion for empowering families touched by adoption and a deep affinity for guiding young women and adolescents on their journeys to self-discovery and emotional well-being.
Amber's expertise spans across diverse populations, but her specialization lies in the realms of adolescents and adult women. She approaches counseling with a person-centered philosophy, fostering an environment where clients are empowered to be active participants in their therapeutic journey.
Amber is a dedicated counselor with a profound passion for empowering families touched by adoption and a deep affinity for guiding young women and adolescents on their journeys to self-discovery and emotional well-being.
Amber's expertise spans across diverse populations, but her specialization lies in the realms of adolescents and adult women. She approaches counseling with a person-centered philosophy, fostering an environment where clients are empowered to be active participants in their therapeutic journey.
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.
I specialize in supporting foster and adoptive families, as well as offering counseling for caregivers who are considering adoption or foster care.
Welcome! I am truly glad you are here. I work with individuals who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, attachment issues, infertility, parenting, blended family dynamics, and other life stressors. I have extensive experience working with foster and adoptive parents, children and families. I use trauma and healing-informed modalities to help individuals work through early trauma and attachment disturbances. I work with my clients at a pace that is right for them and we will work together to create action-oriented treatment planning and goals.
I specialize in supporting foster and adoptive families, as well as offering counseling for caregivers who are considering adoption or foster care.
Welcome! I am truly glad you are here. I work with individuals who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, attachment issues, infertility, parenting, blended family dynamics, and other life stressors. I have extensive experience working with foster and adoptive parents, children and families. I use trauma and healing-informed modalities to help individuals work through early trauma and attachment disturbances. I work with my clients at a pace that is right for them and we will work together to create action-oriented treatment planning and goals.
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.
Do things you used to enjoy in life now seem out of reach? Perhaps you’ve struggled with relationships, work, or found that your loved ones don’t fully understand what you’re going through. Challenges with mental health, substance issues, and related problems can become overwhelming, stealing all the joy and meaning out of life. I’ve struggled at times myself, and I know how difficult it can be to reach out and trust others, especially mental health professionals. That’s why I make it a point to be non-judgmental and open with those I work with. After all, we all need help from time to time.
Do things you used to enjoy in life now seem out of reach? Perhaps you’ve struggled with relationships, work, or found that your loved ones don’t fully understand what you’re going through. Challenges with mental health, substance issues, and related problems can become overwhelming, stealing all the joy and meaning out of life. I’ve struggled at times myself, and I know how difficult it can be to reach out and trust others, especially mental health professionals. That’s why I make it a point to be non-judgmental and open with those I work with. After all, we all need help from time to time.
A few areas that I specialize in are Attachment issues, Adoption, Kinship Care, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Parenting, Behavioral Issues in children, and general Trauma.
I believe that everyone needs someone who will give them a safe, non-judgmental place to work through problems or stresses. I see the role of a therapist as someone who dives into the deep end of your emotions/problems and helps guide you on how to swim your way out. I will be there if you start to drown to help keep your head above water, but I will also help you develop the skills to get out of the deep end and know how to navigate it should you end up there again.
A few areas that I specialize in are Attachment issues, Adoption, Kinship Care, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Parenting, Behavioral Issues in children, and general Trauma.
I believe that everyone needs someone who will give them a safe, non-judgmental place to work through problems or stresses. I see the role of a therapist as someone who dives into the deep end of your emotions/problems and helps guide you on how to swim your way out. I will be there if you start to drown to help keep your head above water, but I will also help you develop the skills to get out of the deep end and know how to navigate it should you end up there again.
Hello, my friend. I am Jonathan. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 8 years of clinical experience. I have worked with Individuals, Couples, Families, and Minors with symptoms related to Addiction, Anger Management, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, ADHD, Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Men's Issues, Substance Use, Relationship Issues, and Stress. My client-centered approach uses a mix of Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Person-Centered, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), and Existential. I firmly believe that Life is a journey so let us make the most of it.
Hello, my friend. I am Jonathan. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 8 years of clinical experience. I have worked with Individuals, Couples, Families, and Minors with symptoms related to Addiction, Anger Management, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, ADHD, Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Men's Issues, Substance Use, Relationship Issues, and Stress. My client-centered approach uses a mix of Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Person-Centered, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), and Existential. I firmly believe that Life is a journey so let us make the most of it.
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.
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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.