Adoption Therapists in Midvale, UT
I specialize in working with clients in therapy with the following: anxiety, trauma, relationships, self-esteem, life transitions and grief/loss.
I also engage in coaching with clients. I specialize in working with those looking to attain the next level whether it be in a job, relationship or new venture.
I work best with highly motivated, achievement oriented clients who desire a map to move forward, along with results that change their lives.
I help by creating a collaborative plan and staying focused on a client's goals.
I am most passionate about seeing change and growth.
I specialize in working with clients in therapy with the following: anxiety, trauma, relationships, self-esteem, life transitions and grief/loss.
I also engage in coaching with clients. I specialize in working with those looking to attain the next level whether it be in a job, relationship or new venture.
I work best with highly motivated, achievement oriented clients who desire a map to move forward, along with results that change their lives.
I help by creating a collaborative plan and staying focused on a client's goals.
I am most passionate about seeing change and growth.
Finding help with someone that you trust and can relate to can be hard to find. When life seems overwhelming, I am here for you. I offer a safe, non-judgmental environment for adults and adolescents. I can help you through the therapeutic process of healing and changing for the better. I have experience treating a wide array of issues including, emotional issues, anxiety, depression, self-harming, behavior issues, self-esteem, abuse, and relationship challenges. I am passionate about understanding life's challenges and the complexities they entail. My straight forward approach quickly helps individuals learn healthy coping skills and develop a positive life outlook.
Finding help with someone that you trust and can relate to can be hard to find. When life seems overwhelming, I am here for you. I offer a safe, non-judgmental environment for adults and adolescents. I can help you through the therapeutic process of healing and changing for the better. I have experience treating a wide array of issues including, emotional issues, anxiety, depression, self-harming, behavior issues, self-esteem, abuse, and relationship challenges. I am passionate about understanding life's challenges and the complexities they entail. My straight forward approach quickly helps individuals learn healthy coping skills and develop a positive life outlook.
Parenting is hard. I have been a foster parent and mentored other parents working with children in difficult circumstances for over 30 years. I specialize in working with at-risk youth and children. I excel at helping them develop the skills they need to one day become happy, healthy adults. I'd love to partner with you in that process.
Parenting is hard. I have been a foster parent and mentored other parents working with children in difficult circumstances for over 30 years. I specialize in working with at-risk youth and children. I excel at helping them develop the skills they need to one day become happy, healthy adults. I'd love to partner with you in that process.
"Finding the support we need, to help us through hard times, is such an important part of our personal journey. I believe in the power of a therapeutic relationship being one way to gain that support. I offer a comfortable, caring environment in hopes we can build on your strengths and create the life you desire."
"Finding the support we need, to help us through hard times, is such an important part of our personal journey. I believe in the power of a therapeutic relationship being one way to gain that support. I offer a comfortable, caring environment in hopes we can build on your strengths and create the life you desire."
Kim is committed to providing compassionate and empathetic care in order to facilitate her clients’ growth and healing. She values each client’s unique cultural, spiritual, personal, and interpersonal experiences. She embraces a holistic approach, taking the client’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health into consideration in order to empower them as they work to obtain the level of wellbeing they are seeking. Kim’s use of strengths-based therapy assists her clients in identifying, developing, and utilizing their internal resourcefulness and resilience to discover effective solutions to their struggles.
Kim is committed to providing compassionate and empathetic care in order to facilitate her clients’ growth and healing. She values each client’s unique cultural, spiritual, personal, and interpersonal experiences. She embraces a holistic approach, taking the client’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health into consideration in order to empower them as they work to obtain the level of wellbeing they are seeking. Kim’s use of strengths-based therapy assists her clients in identifying, developing, and utilizing their internal resourcefulness and resilience to discover effective solutions to their struggles.
It is with our minds that we create the world.– Buddha.
We don't respond to what happens, we respond to our perception of what happens.
I believe we are already whole and carry all the wisdom we need within us. Life's challenges, and the beliefs or perceptions we’ve taken on, can sometimes make it hard to hear that inner voice. Counseling provides a safe space to reconnect with that deeper knowing.
My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. I walk alongside you with curiosity as you uncover truth, gain clarity, and move toward healing. Together, we can quiet the inner storms and create meaningful change in your life.
It is with our minds that we create the world.– Buddha.
We don't respond to what happens, we respond to our perception of what happens.
I believe we are already whole and carry all the wisdom we need within us. Life's challenges, and the beliefs or perceptions we’ve taken on, can sometimes make it hard to hear that inner voice. Counseling provides a safe space to reconnect with that deeper knowing.
My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. I walk alongside you with curiosity as you uncover truth, gain clarity, and move toward healing. Together, we can quiet the inner storms and create meaningful change in your life.
I work with teens, young adults, and parents dealing with behavioral struggles, family conflict, emotional shutdown, or legal and school-related stress. Many clients come in during high-pressure moments — court involvement, probation, school issues, or when things feel like they’re falling apart at home. My approach is steady, practical, and focused on helping people regain regulation, clarity, and direction without blame or fluff.
I work with teens, young adults, and parents dealing with behavioral struggles, family conflict, emotional shutdown, or legal and school-related stress. Many clients come in during high-pressure moments — court involvement, probation, school issues, or when things feel like they’re falling apart at home. My approach is steady, practical, and focused on helping people regain regulation, clarity, and direction without blame or fluff.
Hi, I'm Libby! I work with children and adolescents ages 5-18, who are feeling overwhelmed by big emotions, anxiety, difficulties at school, or challenges with behavior and relationships. I love helping children feel safe, understood, and accepted for who they are. In our work together, children will learn to express themselves through play, art, or simply being themselves, while practicing new tools to navigate life with more confidence. My goal is to create a warm, nurturing space where they feel seen, families feel supported, and clients are empowered to grow at their own pace.
Hi, I'm Libby! I work with children and adolescents ages 5-18, who are feeling overwhelmed by big emotions, anxiety, difficulties at school, or challenges with behavior and relationships. I love helping children feel safe, understood, and accepted for who they are. In our work together, children will learn to express themselves through play, art, or simply being themselves, while practicing new tools to navigate life with more confidence. My goal is to create a warm, nurturing space where they feel seen, families feel supported, and clients are empowered to grow at their own pace.
At Reach Counseling, we offer a wide range of counseling services for individuals of all ages, from preschool through adulthood. We are excited also to now be offering focused services to women struggling with depression and other mental health problems during the pregnancy and postpartum period. Our services for women struggling with perinatal mood disorders range from support groups and outpatient counseling to our more intensive outpatient treatment program. (Visit our website to learn more.)
At Reach Counseling, we offer a wide range of counseling services for individuals of all ages, from preschool through adulthood. We are excited also to now be offering focused services to women struggling with depression and other mental health problems during the pregnancy and postpartum period. Our services for women struggling with perinatal mood disorders range from support groups and outpatient counseling to our more intensive outpatient treatment program. (Visit our website to learn more.)
I provide psychological assessment and treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorders (children and adults), parent/child relationship issues, abuse/trauma/neglect, and attachment/foster-care/ adoption issues.
I treat children in the context of the most important relationships - those with their caregivers. I believe that it is within the parent/child relationship that healing is truly possible, and involve parents or caregivers in all aspects of treatment. I provide individualized treatment based upon the needs of each patient.
I provide psychological assessment and treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorders (children and adults), parent/child relationship issues, abuse/trauma/neglect, and attachment/foster-care/ adoption issues.
I treat children in the context of the most important relationships - those with their caregivers. I believe that it is within the parent/child relationship that healing is truly possible, and involve parents or caregivers in all aspects of treatment. I provide individualized treatment based upon the needs of each patient.
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I am neurodivergence-affirming, striving to support individuals experiencing challenges related to neurodivergence, emotional regulation, and social stressors, including trauma. I work with clients of all ages. I specialize in supporting young children and their parents. I am certified in EMDR, AutPlay Therapy, and sensory enrichment therapy.
I am neurodivergence-affirming, striving to support individuals experiencing challenges related to neurodivergence, emotional regulation, and social stressors, including trauma. I work with clients of all ages. I specialize in supporting young children and their parents. I am certified in EMDR, AutPlay Therapy, and sensory enrichment therapy.
Currently only accepting virtual clients as my in-person is at capacity. I work with individual adolescent and adult clients via telehealth. I also specialize in working with ADHD clients—especially creatives, musicians, performers, artists, and late-diagnosed—who feel stuck, bored, or disconnected from their sense of flow. My work is active, conversational, and insight-oriented rather than passive or clinical.
Currently only accepting virtual clients as my in-person is at capacity. I work with individual adolescent and adult clients via telehealth. I also specialize in working with ADHD clients—especially creatives, musicians, performers, artists, and late-diagnosed—who feel stuck, bored, or disconnected from their sense of flow. My work is active, conversational, and insight-oriented rather than passive or clinical.
I specialize in treating complex trauma, anxiety, depression and adoption, attachment and family systems issues and am a Gottman trained couples therapist.
I support people in exploring the past, learn to ground in the present and build skills and strengths for the future. I am trained in EMDR, DBT and MBSR and I use these tools to help clients process and cope with traumatic events as well as daily life stressors and everything in between. I am also currently running an online adoption group.
I specialize in treating complex trauma, anxiety, depression and adoption, attachment and family systems issues and am a Gottman trained couples therapist.
I support people in exploring the past, learn to ground in the present and build skills and strengths for the future. I am trained in EMDR, DBT and MBSR and I use these tools to help clients process and cope with traumatic events as well as daily life stressors and everything in between. I am also currently running an online adoption group.
Many of the people I work with are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or challenges related to adoption, identity, relationships, or life transitions.
I’m trained in EMDR and combine that with art and sand tray therapies, especially for clients who process experiences in more visual or creative ways. My approach is flexible and collaborative; I believe therapy works best when it’s shaped by what’s meaningful to you.
Many of the people I work with are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or challenges related to adoption, identity, relationships, or life transitions.
I’m trained in EMDR and combine that with art and sand tray therapies, especially for clients who process experiences in more visual or creative ways. My approach is flexible and collaborative; I believe therapy works best when it’s shaped by what’s meaningful to you.
Stormey Nielsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
6 Endorsed
Murray, UT 84107
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you are an adult experiencing conflict with self, a teen or kid navigating behaviors and fitting in, or your concerns are more centered on racial identity or adoption identity, you feel I may be able to help.
Social work and therapy became my focus because I love to help others. I enjoy topics surrounding identity and I enjoy trauma focused work. As a TRA I’m especially passionate toward exploring the intersections of race and adoption. Finding your place at any age can be challenging; empowerment is needed through all stages.
Whether you are an adult experiencing conflict with self, a teen or kid navigating behaviors and fitting in, or your concerns are more centered on racial identity or adoption identity, you feel I may be able to help.
Social work and therapy became my focus because I love to help others. I enjoy topics surrounding identity and I enjoy trauma focused work. As a TRA I’m especially passionate toward exploring the intersections of race and adoption. Finding your place at any age can be challenging; empowerment is needed through all stages.
Maybe they came to your family through adoption or foster care, having experienced trauma or prenatal exposure.
In child-centered play, your child will learn to regulate through difficult emotions, face their challenges in the safer context of the playroom, and discover the beauty of what makes them unique. With parents, I offer a safe space for you to vent, grieve, and celebrate. We'll find the right blend of your own style and research-backed parenting guidance.
Maybe they came to your family through adoption or foster care, having experienced trauma or prenatal exposure.
In child-centered play, your child will learn to regulate through difficult emotions, face their challenges in the safer context of the playroom, and discover the beauty of what makes them unique. With parents, I offer a safe space for you to vent, grieve, and celebrate. We'll find the right blend of your own style and research-backed parenting guidance.
Marion Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Lindon, UT 84042
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience working with trauma, attachment, adoption, loss & grief, anxiety, depression and military veterans.
I am trained in EMDR and my work with clients often incorporates IFS (Parts Work), sand tray, art therapy, and the development of somatic skills. Your sessions will be tailored to provide treatment for the specific needs you bring to therapy. I work with ages 12 and up.
I have experience working with trauma, attachment, adoption, loss & grief, anxiety, depression and military veterans.
I am trained in EMDR and my work with clients often incorporates IFS (Parts Work), sand tray, art therapy, and the development of somatic skills. Your sessions will be tailored to provide treatment for the specific needs you bring to therapy. I work with ages 12 and up.
Some are navigating the complexities of adoption or foster care—questions of identity, belonging, and attachment that can echo throughout life.
In our work together, I use Brainspotting, a powerful brain-based method that helps release trauma held in the body and mind. Drawing on trauma-informed and attachment-focused care, I support healing from depression, trauma, adoption/foster care issues, and problematic sexual behaviors with compassion and evidence-based guidance.
Some are navigating the complexities of adoption or foster care—questions of identity, belonging, and attachment that can echo throughout life.
In our work together, I use Brainspotting, a powerful brain-based method that helps release trauma held in the body and mind. Drawing on trauma-informed and attachment-focused care, I support healing from depression, trauma, adoption/foster care issues, and problematic sexual behaviors with compassion and evidence-based guidance.
Specialties:
• Trauma & PTSD
• Anxiety & Depression
• OCD
• Relationship Issues & Codependency Adoption
• Shame & Self-Worth
• Somatic Therapies & Breathwork
• Psychodrama
• Nature-Based & Adventure Therapy
Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, OCD, or relationship struggles? Maybe you’re navigating codependency, shame, or the impact of trauma. I specialize in working with kids, teens, and young adults using a warm, relational, and experiential approach to therapy that goes beyond talk alone.
With advanced training in trauma treatment, somatic therapies, psychodrama, breathwork, creative arts, and adventure therapy, I offer sessions that support emotional regulation, self-awareness, and healing through mind-body connection. We can meet in my downtown Salt Lake City office—or step outside into nature.
Specialties:
• Trauma & PTSD
• Anxiety & Depression
• OCD
• Relationship Issues & Codependency Adoption
• Shame & Self-Worth
• Somatic Therapies & Breathwork
• Psychodrama
• Nature-Based & Adventure Therapy
Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, OCD, or relationship struggles? Maybe you’re navigating codependency, shame, or the impact of trauma. I specialize in working with kids, teens, and young adults using a warm, relational, and experiential approach to therapy that goes beyond talk alone.
With advanced training in trauma treatment, somatic therapies, psychodrama, breathwork, creative arts, and adventure therapy, I offer sessions that support emotional regulation, self-awareness, and healing through mind-body connection. We can meet in my downtown Salt Lake City office—or step outside into nature.
I deeply appreciate being able to be a part of the lives of so many amazing people. To work side by side with individuals during the sensitive and vulnerable process of healing is a gift. Within all of us, there is a natural human ability to heal, and we gain confidence when we have access to the right tools that help us to integrate feelings, emotions, experiences, and relationships into something meaningful. I'm a huge fan of tailoring methods and tools to fit individual needs.
I deeply appreciate being able to be a part of the lives of so many amazing people. To work side by side with individuals during the sensitive and vulnerable process of healing is a gift. Within all of us, there is a natural human ability to heal, and we gain confidence when we have access to the right tools that help us to integrate feelings, emotions, experiences, and relationships into something meaningful. I'm a huge fan of tailoring methods and tools to fit individual needs.
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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.