Adoption Therapists in Orem, UT
Marion Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84057
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.
Specialized support is often essential for navigating the unique impacts and meanings that relinquishment and adoption hold for adoptees and those connected to them, past and present.
All clients are welcome. I use Internal Family Systems (parts work), Parent-Child Psychotherapy, and ACT. Expressive therapies like play therapy, art, and sand tray are great for kids, teens, and even adults. For trauma work, I use Accelerated Resolution Therapy, which is similar to EMDR. I'm NTI adoption-competent trained. I also offer therapy in ASL.
Specialized support is often essential for navigating the unique impacts and meanings that relinquishment and adoption hold for adoptees and those connected to them, past and present.
All clients are welcome. I use Internal Family Systems (parts work), Parent-Child Psychotherapy, and ACT. Expressive therapies like play therapy, art, and sand tray are great for kids, teens, and even adults. For trauma work, I use Accelerated Resolution Therapy, which is similar to EMDR. I'm NTI adoption-competent trained. I also offer therapy in ASL.
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.
Stormey Nielsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
6 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84057
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.
The Center for Couples and Families
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
8 Endorsed
Orem, UT 84097
Relationships are one of the most important things in life. Whether that be with a partner, spouse, parent, child or other family member. We understand that strengthening and maintaining those relationships is at the top or your list. It’s at the top of our list too! Change is possible if you have a desire to learn and apply the skills and knowledge you will acquire through participating in therapy.
Relationships are one of the most important things in life. Whether that be with a partner, spouse, parent, child or other family member. We understand that strengthening and maintaining those relationships is at the top or your list. It’s at the top of our list too! Change is possible if you have a desire to learn and apply the skills and knowledge you will acquire through participating in therapy.
I am an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor Extern with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Chatham University. I completed my undergraduate studies at Utah Valley University and have experience working with a wide range of ages, with a strong focus on children and adolescents. I served as a crisis counselor on an abuse, crisis, and suicide hotline, providing immediate, confidential support to individuals in acute distress and connecting them with ongoing care and resources. I have additionally volunteered at a women and children’s shelter.
I am an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor Extern with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Chatham University. I completed my undergraduate studies at Utah Valley University and have experience working with a wide range of ages, with a strong focus on children and adolescents. I served as a crisis counselor on an abuse, crisis, and suicide hotline, providing immediate, confidential support to individuals in acute distress and connecting them with ongoing care and resources. I have additionally volunteered at a women and children’s shelter.
Together, we will explore your innate capabilities. Through collaborative therapy, I'm here to empower you in taking an active role in your own growth, development, and healing. Along the way, you'll develop clearer communication skills, fostering more effective connections with yourself and those around you. I provide compassionate therapy for adults, teens, and children 7 years and older facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and complex life transitions. My approach is highly collaborative, focusing on building your self-esteem and empowering you to reach your goals.
Together, we will explore your innate capabilities. Through collaborative therapy, I'm here to empower you in taking an active role in your own growth, development, and healing. Along the way, you'll develop clearer communication skills, fostering more effective connections with yourself and those around you. I provide compassionate therapy for adults, teens, and children 7 years and older facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and complex life transitions. My approach is highly collaborative, focusing on building your self-esteem and empowering you to reach your goals.
Starting therapy is a big first step; and I am here to support you along the way. Together we will work to understand your internal experiences, clarify your values and goals, and start living a more authentic and fulfilling life. I work primarily with teenagers and young adults experiencing symptoms of trauma, life and family changes, anxiety, and depression. My office is a space where you can feel safe to sit with discomfort, gain trust in yourself, and build confidence in your path. I am trained in IFS therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and sand tray; and pull from CBT, ACT, and experiential therapies.
Starting therapy is a big first step; and I am here to support you along the way. Together we will work to understand your internal experiences, clarify your values and goals, and start living a more authentic and fulfilling life. I work primarily with teenagers and young adults experiencing symptoms of trauma, life and family changes, anxiety, and depression. My office is a space where you can feel safe to sit with discomfort, gain trust in yourself, and build confidence in your path. I am trained in IFS therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and sand tray; and pull from CBT, ACT, and experiential therapies.
New in recovery? just need a tuneup, or are looking for long-term recovery support? I can help you with the support you need. Trauma, PTSD, and betrayal trauma are huge contributors to addiction, depression, anxiety, and other mental health struggles. With training in EMDR, TFCBT, and as a CSAT and CPTT I'm here to help you navigate, heal, and recover from your past hurts and current triggers. Having a therapist who understands the pain and complexity of betrayal trauma can validate your struggle and help you to heal. I see a variety of clients of all ages with various needs. Let's do a free consultation to see if we are a good fit.
New in recovery? just need a tuneup, or are looking for long-term recovery support? I can help you with the support you need. Trauma, PTSD, and betrayal trauma are huge contributors to addiction, depression, anxiety, and other mental health struggles. With training in EMDR, TFCBT, and as a CSAT and CPTT I'm here to help you navigate, heal, and recover from your past hurts and current triggers. Having a therapist who understands the pain and complexity of betrayal trauma can validate your struggle and help you to heal. I see a variety of clients of all ages with various needs. Let's do a free consultation to see if we are a good fit.
Living with integrity and coherence is critical to our mental and emotional well-being. Learning to trust the sacred authority and sovereignty within ourselves whether deconstructing religion, toxic parenting, coercive control systems, etc., I meet clients where they are at to work on their goals to living their truest life. Everything we need is within us. I have special training and certifications with Brainspotting a brain based trauma approach; Gottman and Sue Johnsons with couples, play therapy with kids, Deconstructing high demand groups, LGBTQ+ issues and more. You deserve a supportive space to heal and thrive.
Living with integrity and coherence is critical to our mental and emotional well-being. Learning to trust the sacred authority and sovereignty within ourselves whether deconstructing religion, toxic parenting, coercive control systems, etc., I meet clients where they are at to work on their goals to living their truest life. Everything we need is within us. I have special training and certifications with Brainspotting a brain based trauma approach; Gottman and Sue Johnsons with couples, play therapy with kids, Deconstructing high demand groups, LGBTQ+ issues and more. You deserve a supportive space to heal and thrive.
I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I specialize in individual and family therapy. I am a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor with over 15 years in the mental health field. I have worked in residential treatment, child welfare and private practice.
I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I specialize in individual and family therapy. I am a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor with over 15 years in the mental health field. I have worked in residential treatment, child welfare and private practice.
I was drawn to the field of therapy through personal experiences with loss, anxiety, and the quiet weight of feeling like a burden to others. Those experiences shaped my early understanding of how complex grief, trauma, and healing can be, and they continue to inform the empathy and humility I bring to my work with clients. At Resilience Village, I believe resilience rarely looks like constant strength. More often, it looks like showing up, asking for help, and taking healing one step at a time while learning new ways to navigate life’s challenges. I love helping people take these steps in their lives.
I was drawn to the field of therapy through personal experiences with loss, anxiety, and the quiet weight of feeling like a burden to others. Those experiences shaped my early understanding of how complex grief, trauma, and healing can be, and they continue to inform the empathy and humility I bring to my work with clients. At Resilience Village, I believe resilience rarely looks like constant strength. More often, it looks like showing up, asking for help, and taking healing one step at a time while learning new ways to navigate life’s challenges. I love helping people take these steps in their lives.
She has experience in working with complex trauma, attachment problems, adoption, sexual abuse, dissociation, self-esteem, and anxiety/OCD.
It is a joy to see my client's get back on their journey free from emotional blocks. I love helping all ages overcome trauma, abuse, negative beliefs, attachment blocks, and anxiety.
Previously, I has been working at Wasatch Behavioral Health 10 yrs
years helping children, young adults and individuals and families build bridges to emotional prosperity.
She has experience in working with complex trauma, attachment problems, adoption, sexual abuse, dissociation, self-esteem, and anxiety/OCD.
It is a joy to see my client's get back on their journey free from emotional blocks. I love helping all ages overcome trauma, abuse, negative beliefs, attachment blocks, and anxiety.
Previously, I has been working at Wasatch Behavioral Health 10 yrs
years helping children, young adults and individuals and families build bridges to emotional prosperity.
Licensed in California and Utah. The Healing Place is intended to help clients achieve their fullest potential in their relationship to self and others. I have been successful at helping people feel better and relate more effectively. I can help you discover your most authentic self by getting to the core issues and healing the underlying pain.
I am especially skilled in helping families build healthy and rewarding relationships even in the midst of crisis and hopelessness.
My dedication is to help you flourish in your life. In therapy, facing your "real" self can lead to a deeper understanding allowing you to become more whole.
Licensed in California and Utah. The Healing Place is intended to help clients achieve their fullest potential in their relationship to self and others. I have been successful at helping people feel better and relate more effectively. I can help you discover your most authentic self by getting to the core issues and healing the underlying pain.
I am especially skilled in helping families build healthy and rewarding relationships even in the midst of crisis and hopelessness.
My dedication is to help you flourish in your life. In therapy, facing your "real" self can lead to a deeper understanding allowing you to become more whole.
Hello prospective clients. I know how hard it can be to find someone reputable to trust with your most sensitive issues to discuss in therapy when there are so many people to choose from. If you are looking for a caring, non-judgement, experienced, and well trained individual (6 years of graduate school - PhD vs. 2 years - Master’s degree) then I definitely meet those criteria. I have a wealth of experience (25+ years) helping people with all kinds of psychological and emotional issues including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self-esteem, relationships, OCD, PTSD, Bipolar, family problems, abuse, and LGBT+ to mention a few.
Hello prospective clients. I know how hard it can be to find someone reputable to trust with your most sensitive issues to discuss in therapy when there are so many people to choose from. If you are looking for a caring, non-judgement, experienced, and well trained individual (6 years of graduate school - PhD vs. 2 years - Master’s degree) then I definitely meet those criteria. I have a wealth of experience (25+ years) helping people with all kinds of psychological and emotional issues including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self-esteem, relationships, OCD, PTSD, Bipolar, family problems, abuse, and LGBT+ to mention a few.
We work with families and individuals who are in transition due to a variety of situations, and work to help them get back to their best functioning state. We are very client oriented and feel that our clients know what what they need. We are just there to facilitate the changes they want to make as they grow and learn from the difficulties that come their way. We have several therapist that are available to meet your needs, Check out their biographies on our website at clearhorizons.org. We have 3 locations including Springville, Orem and Providence.
We work with families and individuals who are in transition due to a variety of situations, and work to help them get back to their best functioning state. We are very client oriented and feel that our clients know what what they need. We are just there to facilitate the changes they want to make as they grow and learn from the difficulties that come their way. We have several therapist that are available to meet your needs, Check out their biographies on our website at clearhorizons.org. We have 3 locations including Springville, Orem and Providence.
I strive to be relationship focused in all I do as a counselor, even in my individual work. I believe the research and have observed how loneliness hurts: we thrive when connected and struggle when isolated. I utilize EFT and the Gottman Method with couples; I focus on family work with children because individual play therapy is often unhelpful, in the long-term; Filial Play Therapy and PCIT are my favorites models for parents with their children. I utilize ACT and Arbinger principles in most of my work. I foster connections with my clients but especially between clients and their people, including their spiritual Connection.
I strive to be relationship focused in all I do as a counselor, even in my individual work. I believe the research and have observed how loneliness hurts: we thrive when connected and struggle when isolated. I utilize EFT and the Gottman Method with couples; I focus on family work with children because individual play therapy is often unhelpful, in the long-term; Filial Play Therapy and PCIT are my favorites models for parents with their children. I utilize ACT and Arbinger principles in most of my work. I foster connections with my clients but especially between clients and their people, including their spiritual Connection.
I hope to introduce myself to you here in a way that seems genuine rather than polished. I enjoy helping people navigate the complexities of relationships as well as the loss of relationships. I’m drawn to sitting with people in these very human, often uncomfortable moments.
As a therapist, my goal is to offer you a non-judgmental space to process, feel seen, and create change. In my process as a therapist, change means both compassion and accountability. I value presenting therapy in an approachable, human-focused way. If you’re looking for a therapist who seems human rather than clinical, I may be a good fit.
I hope to introduce myself to you here in a way that seems genuine rather than polished. I enjoy helping people navigate the complexities of relationships as well as the loss of relationships. I’m drawn to sitting with people in these very human, often uncomfortable moments.
As a therapist, my goal is to offer you a non-judgmental space to process, feel seen, and create change. In my process as a therapist, change means both compassion and accountability. I value presenting therapy in an approachable, human-focused way. If you’re looking for a therapist who seems human rather than clinical, I may be a good fit.
Life can be difficult, and you don’t have to face it alone. I provide a compassionate and supportive space where healing and growth can unfold at your own pace. I specialize in play therapy, expressive arts, and sand tray therapy, offering creative ways to explore emotions and experiences when words may not feel enough.
Life can be difficult, and you don’t have to face it alone. I provide a compassionate and supportive space where healing and growth can unfold at your own pace. I specialize in play therapy, expressive arts, and sand tray therapy, offering creative ways to explore emotions and experiences when words may not feel enough.
I work with substance abuse, survivors of domestic violence, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. I with youth and with victims of sexual assault. I am often told by others that I have a very non-judgmental approach to helping others. I have unique experience as a former foster child and I also have a deep understanding of minority issues. I enjoy helping people explore and navigate their problems in a healthy and positive direction.
I work with substance abuse, survivors of domestic violence, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. I with youth and with victims of sexual assault. I am often told by others that I have a very non-judgmental approach to helping others. I have unique experience as a former foster child and I also have a deep understanding of minority issues. I enjoy helping people explore and navigate their problems in a healthy and positive direction.
See more therapy options for Orem
Nearby Adoption Therapists Searches for Orem
- Alpine
- American Fork
- Eagle Mountain
- Highland
- Lehi
- Lindon
- Mapleton
- Pleasant Grove
- Provo
- Saratoga Springs
- Spanish Fork
- Springville
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.