Adoption Therapists in Hedgesville, WV
Life is full of transitions and challenges, and therapy offers a safe, supportive environment to develop the tools needed to navigate these experiences with resilience and confidence. My therapeutic style emphasizes the development of self-soothing and coping skills to process emotional difficulties while building practical strategies for daily life. I combine cathartic, engaging conversations with evidence-based strategies that support emotional healing and personal growth.
Common areas of focus in therapy include mood regulation, trauma recovery, gambling, substance use and misuse, supporting the family members of those that
Life is full of transitions and challenges, and therapy offers a safe, supportive environment to develop the tools needed to navigate these experiences with resilience and confidence. My therapeutic style emphasizes the development of self-soothing and coping skills to process emotional difficulties while building practical strategies for daily life. I combine cathartic, engaging conversations with evidence-based strategies that support emotional healing and personal growth.
Common areas of focus in therapy include mood regulation, trauma recovery, gambling, substance use and misuse, supporting the family members of those that
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.
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.
You may look “fine” on the outside, but inside your nervous system feels like it is always on duty. You might be carrying trauma from sexual abuse, feeling anxious, numb, on edge, or stuck in patterns you cannot explain. Maybe sleep is light, your patience is thin, and your mind will not shut off. You may be navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or grief after loss, or trying to support a partner while you are falling apart too. You want relief, steadiness, and practical tools, plus a safe place to rebuild boundaries, self-trust, and a life that feels like yours again.
You may look “fine” on the outside, but inside your nervous system feels like it is always on duty. You might be carrying trauma from sexual abuse, feeling anxious, numb, on edge, or stuck in patterns you cannot explain. Maybe sleep is light, your patience is thin, and your mind will not shut off. You may be navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or grief after loss, or trying to support a partner while you are falling apart too. You want relief, steadiness, and practical tools, plus a safe place to rebuild boundaries, self-trust, and a life that feels like yours again.
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Time for a new approach? An integrated approach of LENS Neurotherapy, EMDR and "talk" therapy has resulted in rapid improvements for client mood & overall health. LENS (Low Energy Neurofeedback System) "reboots" suppressed areas of the brain impacted by emotional trauma, concussion, illness, toxins/meds... with applications typically lasting seconds to a few minutes. Michael has offered EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) therapy since 2001, effective for resolving emotional trauma & targeting "stuck" thinking patterns. Changes occur through the "safe space" of the therapeutic relationship & brain-based interventions.
Time for a new approach? An integrated approach of LENS Neurotherapy, EMDR and "talk" therapy has resulted in rapid improvements for client mood & overall health. LENS (Low Energy Neurofeedback System) "reboots" suppressed areas of the brain impacted by emotional trauma, concussion, illness, toxins/meds... with applications typically lasting seconds to a few minutes. Michael has offered EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) therapy since 2001, effective for resolving emotional trauma & targeting "stuck" thinking patterns. Changes occur through the "safe space" of the therapeutic relationship & brain-based interventions.
Hi I'm Tats! I like to help children, teens, young adults, and overwhelmed parents when life starts to feel unmanageable. I see a lot of kids with ADHD, anxiety, big feelings and bigger behaviors. Teens and young adults that are navigating what's next in life. Parents that are over conflict and ready for change. I provide warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed therapy that helps clients feel understood, regulated, and supported in real change. Since 2018, I’ve worked with families across the lifespan to build emotional regulation, coping skills, and healthier communication.
Hi I'm Tats! I like to help children, teens, young adults, and overwhelmed parents when life starts to feel unmanageable. I see a lot of kids with ADHD, anxiety, big feelings and bigger behaviors. Teens and young adults that are navigating what's next in life. Parents that are over conflict and ready for change. I provide warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed therapy that helps clients feel understood, regulated, and supported in real change. Since 2018, I’ve worked with families across the lifespan to build emotional regulation, coping skills, and healthier communication.
You can take the first step today towards the 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 and empathetic environment for you to explore the past and present as we work together to find hope and healing for your future. You do not have to do this alone. And it’s never too late to start.
You can take the first step today towards the 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 and empathetic environment for you to explore the past and present as we work together to find hope and healing for your future. You do not have to do this alone. And it’s never too late to start.
I believe your mental health is the most important thing you can take care of when it comes to your well-being. I understand it can be intimidating on how and where to start. The mind is complex, my mission is to help you better understand yourself and to see your life in a more meaningful way. I work with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma. As well as those battling substance use disorders. As a foster and adoptive parent, I enjoy working with those who have been adopted or have navigated the foster care system. I have primarily worked with teens, young adults, adults, and couples.
I believe your mental health is the most important thing you can take care of when it comes to your well-being. I understand it can be intimidating on how and where to start. The mind is complex, my mission is to help you better understand yourself and to see your life in a more meaningful way. I work with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma. As well as those battling substance use disorders. As a foster and adoptive parent, I enjoy working with those who have been adopted or have navigated the foster care system. I have primarily worked with teens, young adults, adults, and couples.
I am currently accepting new clients.
Whether you're navigating anxiety that won't quiet down, depression that's been weighing you down for too long, the lingering effects of trauma, the layered challenges of being a woman, or a season of life that's left you unsure of what's next, we'll move through it together at a pace that feels right for you.
I work with teens finding their footing, to adults in the messy middle, to folks reflecting on later chapters of life. I also believe in the importance of holistic care and work with health concerns including health anxiety, chronic illness, women's health issues, and medical trauma.
I am currently accepting new clients.
Whether you're navigating anxiety that won't quiet down, depression that's been weighing you down for too long, the lingering effects of trauma, the layered challenges of being a woman, or a season of life that's left you unsure of what's next, we'll move through it together at a pace that feels right for you.
I work with teens finding their footing, to adults in the messy middle, to folks reflecting on later chapters of life. I also believe in the importance of holistic care and work with health concerns including health anxiety, chronic illness, women's health issues, and medical trauma.
Additionally, I have a certificate in adoption competency.
Serving West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia! Do you long for more peace amidst the current chaos? Changing beliefs and perceptions helps you move from hurt, anger, and fear to greater contentment. As you gain personal power, develop healthy habits, and create more love in your life and work, your satisfaction increases. I work with individuals, couples, and families who want more connection and better communication. I also work with people facing spiritual/religious conflicts and challenges. When you look for opportunities in times of crisis, you find untapped possibilities within yourself. I'm here to help you on your path.
Additionally, I have a certificate in adoption competency.
Serving West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia! Do you long for more peace amidst the current chaos? Changing beliefs and perceptions helps you move from hurt, anger, and fear to greater contentment. As you gain personal power, develop healthy habits, and create more love in your life and work, your satisfaction increases. I work with individuals, couples, and families who want more connection and better communication. I also work with people facing spiritual/religious conflicts and challenges. When you look for opportunities in times of crisis, you find untapped possibilities within yourself. I'm here to help you on your path.
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.
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.
Our therapists at Breakthrough Counseling see clients for a wide range of issues including but not limited to anxiety, depression, eating disorders, sexuality, ADHD, and so many more. We are here to help you through your struggles and to assist you in meeting your goals. Our therapists are diversified, licensed and experienced professionals.
Our therapists at Breakthrough Counseling see clients for a wide range of issues including but not limited to anxiety, depression, eating disorders, sexuality, ADHD, and so many more. We are here to help you through your struggles and to assist you in meeting your goals. Our therapists are diversified, licensed and experienced professionals.
Looking for support, evidence based treatment, and/or self-explored resolutions for challenges that you’re experiencing? It is an honor of mine to be a guide on this journey with you. My therapeutic approach is based in empowerment and evidence based approaches that are personally curated to each person I have the pleasure of working with.
Looking for support, evidence based treatment, and/or self-explored resolutions for challenges that you’re experiencing? It is an honor of mine to be a guide on this journey with you. My therapeutic approach is based in empowerment and evidence based approaches that are personally curated to each person I have the pleasure of working with.
Meagan Faraone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
3 Endorsed
Charles Town, WV 25414
Not accepting new clients
When you find yourself overwhelmed, stressed out, and unfulfilled, sometimes it feels easier to stay stuck on the treadmill of life than take the terrifying step of figuring out where it is you really want to go. You’ve taken on the worries and responsibilities of those around you because it’s safer to help them with their problems and push yours off to “deal with later.” Then one morning, you look in the mirror and don’t recognize the person staring back at you. You realize that the life you have feels so different then how you expected it to be, leaving you feeling lost and confused.
When you find yourself overwhelmed, stressed out, and unfulfilled, sometimes it feels easier to stay stuck on the treadmill of life than take the terrifying step of figuring out where it is you really want to go. You’ve taken on the worries and responsibilities of those around you because it’s safer to help them with their problems and push yours off to “deal with later.” Then one morning, you look in the mirror and don’t recognize the person staring back at you. You realize that the life you have feels so different then how you expected it to be, leaving you feeling lost and confused.
Online Therapists
Children In Balance, a division of Women in Balance, offers high quality behavioral and mental health counseling for children, adolescents and families. We offer individual or group therapy. Our counselors have significant experience and training in working with children and their families. While approaching each person as an individual with their own positive characteristics and one-of-a-kind needs, our counselors offer effective therapeutic techniques that enhance progress. We offer a warm and inviting space where each child can safely explore their emotions and behaviors.
Children In Balance, a division of Women in Balance, offers high quality behavioral and mental health counseling for children, adolescents and families. We offer individual or group therapy. Our counselors have significant experience and training in working with children and their families. While approaching each person as an individual with their own positive characteristics and one-of-a-kind needs, our counselors offer effective therapeutic techniques that enhance progress. We offer a warm and inviting space where each child can safely explore their emotions and behaviors.
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.
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.
When adverse experiences occur in childhood it can leave a devastating impact on the individual and family for years to come. To address the root of possible issues and enhance the benefits of traditional therapies, it is important to consider brain health, as well as mental health.
When adverse experiences occur in childhood it can leave a devastating impact on the individual and family for years to come. To address the root of possible issues and enhance the benefits of traditional therapies, it is important to consider brain health, as well as mental health.
My ideal client is someone who knows they want something in their life to feel different, even if they can’t fully put it into words yet. They may be navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship struggles, or significant life changes that have left them feeling disconnected, emotionally worn down, or uncertain about their next step. They are looking for a supportive, compassionate space where they can pause, process, and feel truly understood. Through therapy, they hope to gain clarity, strengthen their sense of self, create more balance in their lives, and reconnect with the strength and healing already within them.
My ideal client is someone who knows they want something in their life to feel different, even if they can’t fully put it into words yet. They may be navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship struggles, or significant life changes that have left them feeling disconnected, emotionally worn down, or uncertain about their next step. They are looking for a supportive, compassionate space where they can pause, process, and feel truly understood. Through therapy, they hope to gain clarity, strengthen their sense of self, create more balance in their lives, and reconnect with the strength and healing already within them.
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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.