Adoption Therapists in West Virginia
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Michelle Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
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I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have over ten years of experience in Social Work and earned my Masters of Social Work degree from West Virginia University. I have experience working in the areas of depression, anxiety/panic, attachment/
adoption
, foster parents, crisis intervention, trauma, and parent education.
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Shawna Bumgardner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Do you feel like no one sees you or your pain? Do you feel misunderstood and alone in your thoughts? Are you navigating through life holding on to emotional pain and circumstances that leave you feeling alone or out of control? Living with all of these thoughts, feelings and emotions can be overwhelming to our daily routine and function and just having another person to walk this journey of life can create healing and new perspective.

Anita Parsons-Bakhtiar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Take the first step today towards the happier life you have been hoping for. Help is only a phone call away. I consider it an honor and priviledge when my clients form a connection with me and entrust me with their hopes , dreams and deepest disires for a fulfilling and happy life. I create a safe environment for you to expore the past and present as we work together to find hope and healing for your future. You are no longer alone

Peace Valley Counseling Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified
Verified
I am a WV native and have been working with children/adolescents/adults for over 17 years. Helping others is my passion. I am an advocate for the families receiving my services. I am a graduate of West Virginia State University with a B.A. in Psychology and Liberty University with an M.A. Professional Counseling. I am trained in EMDR therapy, which is a model of therapy used to treat trauma and other disorders. I am currently taking courses in American Sign Language and hope to eventually offer services to the deaf community. If I may leave one thought with you it is that what I do is a PASSION and not a POSITION. Take care

Laura Manuel Walls
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
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1 Endorsed
Emotional or behavioral challenges during childhood and adolescence can be very disruptive to not only the child but the whole family. I provide therapy services during evenings and weekends so that my clients don't have to miss school and to accommodate parents' busy schedules. I have experience helping children and families develop effective coping skills quickly and get the balanced, happy life they deserve.
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K Melissa Smallwood
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
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Sometimes issues affecting one family member end up impacting the whole family. Is your child struggling in school? Is your family going through a transition such as a divorce, a move or other such disruption? Are you struggling to communicate with your spouse? Do you have a foster/adopted child who has been affected by trauma? All of these (and more) are reasons to seek counseling. I love working with clients to identify strategies to help you create a happy and healthy environment for your family.
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Creative Resilience Counseling LLC
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Emotional and behavioral challenges in childhood and adolescence affects the child and rest of the family unit as well. Caregivers often find themselves heartbroken while they watch their child struggle through issues they wish they could take away, and if the child is acting out behaviorally, it is common for caregivers to even feel hurt and confused. I offer therapy services for children ages 3 and up, as well as adults and families for the diagnosis and treatment of emotional, relational, and behavioral concerns, as well as offer support services and psychoeducation to their caregivers and other family members.

Donna Murray
Counselor, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Hello! My name is Donna Murray and I look forward to connecting with you. I’ve had the joy of working in the counseling field for over 25 years in multiple settings including: private practice, inpatient and outpatient, home-based, school-based and residential detox. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the states of Ohio, West Virginia and North Carolina and have been offering counseling services since 1996. Currently, I also serve on the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction & Prevention Professionals.
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Michelle Christy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CADC, EMDR-AC
Verified
Verified
My philosophy of healing is like working your way through a set of nesting dolls from the outer doll representing why you want to heal: trauma, attachment/relationship injury, depression, grief, and anxiety. The next doll holds the symptoms, thoughts, and feelings of the first doll. The next doll may may hold your negative beliefs you have perceived about yourself, others, and the world. The next doll may hold consequences and life impairments. The final doll represents your core and authentic self. The person you would be without all of the other dolls in relationship to the unity of mind, soul, heart, body and spirit.

Catherine Goffreda Bailey
Psychologist, PhD, NCSP
Verified
1 Endorsed
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1 Endorsed
Areas of expertise: Positive Parenting, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Divorce/Blended Families, Life Transitions, LGBTQ+, Adolescent and Young Adult Issues

Angela 'anji' Dawn Null
Psychologist, MS
Verified
Verified
I specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents, and families with emotional, behavioral, and relationship issues. I also specialize in the treatment of women's issues. I utilize an eclectic approach and choose a treatment modality based on consideration of the client's individual needs, strengths, and weaknesses.
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Carly Ann Wears
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW, EMDR-T
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The brain and body are truly magnificent. Sometimes people feel as if their own is broken, different, or damaged. There may be a specific incident that brings up this thought. Or maybe they don't know why they feel that way, they just do. I have taken my time in the field to find ways to treat all types of symptoms with facets from multiple modalities with the approach that the more options a person has, the more likely they are to find something that works. It is my goal to assist others in finding that something to help their system do what it was designed to: heal and connect. Call or text 681-214-0025 to schedule!

Michelle Hunt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Life is complicated. Sometimes it can just be hard. You may be feeling overwhelmed. Lonely. Anxious. Lost. Numb. Take a breath and know that there is hope and you do not have to deal with this alone. I enjoy counseling individuals of all ages and helping them meet their goals. Pulling from a variety of treatment modalities based on the needs and strengths of the individual, we will work together to help you build the skills and confidence to cope throughout life's highs and lows.

Leighann LaRosa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
I provide services to Veterans, First Responders, couples and anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief and adjustment to life stressors. From financial difficulties, adjustment to school, family dynamics, work and everyday events that causes disruption in ones mental health, we are able to provide intervention and coping skills to assist in making healthy changes in the clients daily routine.

Sarah Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I think therapy assists with uncovering or improving strengths and resources that may have been forgotten due to overwhelming life circumstances. Whether you are an individual, child, couple, or family, I believe each person possesses strengths and resources to solve their problems and improve their quality of life. I provide a safe, supportive environment to explore barriers, trauma, and conflict, as well as to heal and identify resolutions. I look forward to assisting you on your journey towards wellness.

Bek Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, WVLPC, ALPS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Bek Counseling Services can provide emotional support for individuals and families through therapeutic interventions; assisting people kindergarten to adult. I will help transitioning of families with children and adolescents in foster care system. Office hours are provided at your convenience with evening and weekend appointments therefore no interruption of school, work or parent schedules. We can develop effective coping skills for the child, adolescent, adult and family to adjust to new life situations. Meeting you where you are in life to create an open, collaborative relationship is the beginning of a therapeutic journey.

A Positive Approach To Life LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA ALPS, EMDR, LSW, LPC
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
With over two decades of experience as an Approved Licensed Professional Counselor, I have assisted adults, adolescents, and families facing a broad spectrum of challenges. These include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, self-harm, parenting difficulties, life obstacles, and lack of motivation. I have also worked extensively with individuals who have endured physical trauma or emotional abuse. As a specialized EMDR therapist in trauma, I employ various therapeutic approaches and proven techniques to support my clients effectively. These encompass CBT, DBT, EMDR, and more.
Nancy Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, RN
Verified
Verified
If you seek a compassionate, non-judgmental professional setting, consider MPCC Counseling. We have been serving individuals and families in and around North Central West Virginia for over 30 years. Our history of providing years of support and therapy utilizing interpersonal, solution focused, and empirically supported treatments is well established.

Nicholas Trietsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
My therapy practice is trauma informed, person centered, and affirming of the LGBTQ community. I work with general mental health experiences, including mood, stress, and anxiety. I identify as Genderqueer and Bi-Racial. I enjoy working with folks from different ethnicities and races, as well as those who are exploring their gender and sexuality. I graduated from Shepherd University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and a minor in Environmental Studies. I went on to obtain Masters of Social Work from West Virginia University.

Pleasant View Professional Counseling, LLC.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, ALPS, LPCC-S
Verified
Verified
Thank you for your interest in Pleasant View Counseling! We are located in downtown, Point Pleasant, WV at 610 1/2 Main Street, Suite B. (upstairs right in Mike Shaw's building). Samantha Fooce, WV-LPC, ALPS OH>LPCC-S is able to accept both WV and Ohio residents. Some conditions I treat are: Insomnia, “Stressed Out” Professionals, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Abuse and Neglect, Grief and Loss, Adjustment Disorders, LGBTQIA+ Support, Children of Separation and Divorce, Blended Families, Self Esteem, Long-Term Recovery, Personal Development, Motivation, Goal Setting, School and Work Stressor and many others.
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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.