Adoption Therapists in Murfreesboro, TN

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Maddie Sisavath
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
In my personal and professional life I have developed a deep passion for working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I utilize various forms of therapy to help clients learn to better cope with mental, emotional, social, and/or behavioral struggles, and guide them towards health. I aim to help clients become emotionally resilient to the ongoing challenges that life continues to present! I empower clients to use their voice, challenge negative core beliefs, and celebrate their gifts and talents. Common areas of practice for me are adoption, divorce care, ADHD, emotional regulation, self esteem struggles, anxiety, and more.
In my personal and professional life I have developed a deep passion for working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I utilize various forms of therapy to help clients learn to better cope with mental, emotional, social, and/or behavioral struggles, and guide them towards health. I aim to help clients become emotionally resilient to the ongoing challenges that life continues to present! I empower clients to use their voice, challenge negative core beliefs, and celebrate their gifts and talents. Common areas of practice for me are adoption, divorce care, ADHD, emotional regulation, self esteem struggles, anxiety, and more.
(615) 334-0323 View (615) 334-0323
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Colleen O’Connell
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
I help guide children and young adults towards a mentally and emotionally healthy life, where they have the tools to pursue their best selves. Life often throws the unexpected at us, and we need someone to help us through life stressors, family conflicts, exploring our identity, and finding goals and direction in life.
I help guide children and young adults towards a mentally and emotionally healthy life, where they have the tools to pursue their best selves. Life often throws the unexpected at us, and we need someone to help us through life stressors, family conflicts, exploring our identity, and finding goals and direction in life.
(615) 398-4319 View (615) 398-4319
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Michelle Fowler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37129  (Online Only)
I have 30 years of experience helping people like yourself overcome stress and obstacles that prevent us from celebrating our relationships and lives. If you want a professional in your corner to listen and help you navigate, I would be honored to be a resource for you. I offer support and guidance—even gently challenging you at times—but you will be the one who decides what course of action you want to take with your life.
I have 30 years of experience helping people like yourself overcome stress and obstacles that prevent us from celebrating our relationships and lives. If you want a professional in your corner to listen and help you navigate, I would be honored to be a resource for you. I offer support and guidance—even gently challenging you at times—but you will be the one who decides what course of action you want to take with your life.
(615) 235-0134 View (615) 235-0134
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Allison Hunnicutt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP, CSAT-S, CMAT
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
In my personal and professional life, I have found one thing to be true: Life can be hard. I have a passion for supporting others in resolving pain and reclaiming fullness in life. While pain is an inevitable part of the human experience, suffering is optional. I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families heal from relational and other traumas, problematic sexual behaviors, addictions, and intimacy disorders. I see men and women whose lives have spiraled out of control become desperate for help. I see brokenhearted adults and children as they learn to cope with an unstable world. My heart is to heal the broken hearted and give hope where hope was once lost.
In my personal and professional life, I have found one thing to be true: Life can be hard. I have a passion for supporting others in resolving pain and reclaiming fullness in life. While pain is an inevitable part of the human experience, suffering is optional. I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families heal from relational and other traumas, problematic sexual behaviors, addictions, and intimacy disorders. I see men and women whose lives have spiraled out of control become desperate for help. I see brokenhearted adults and children as they learn to cope with an unstable world. My heart is to heal the broken hearted and give hope where hope was once lost.
(615) 488-5389 View (615) 488-5389
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Laura L Tucker-Huggins
Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Life often forces us to address challenging situations. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, marital conflict, or a multitude of other personal issues, there are solutions that can help. Counseling offers you a supportive environment where problem areas are explored and goals developed to help you get your life back on track. It's through this process and the therapeutic relationship that true personal growth, healing, and acceptance occurs. I embrace a genuine, compassionate approach coupled with the most effective, evidenced based interventions that are goal directed and solution focused.
Life often forces us to address challenging situations. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, marital conflict, or a multitude of other personal issues, there are solutions that can help. Counseling offers you a supportive environment where problem areas are explored and goals developed to help you get your life back on track. It's through this process and the therapeutic relationship that true personal growth, healing, and acceptance occurs. I embrace a genuine, compassionate approach coupled with the most effective, evidenced based interventions that are goal directed and solution focused.
(615) 208-7223 View (615) 208-7223
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Shannon Black
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, MHSP-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37129  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you are facing small problems, or very big ones; whether you are generally confident, or feel that no one cares or could understand your pain, I’m here. And I’ve been there. I worked for years to overcome challenging life issues and situations before studying to become a Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor, so that I would be qualified to help others do the same. I believe strongly that a better life is out there if you can be courageous enough to try new behaviors, challenge old ways of thinking, and sometimes tolerate uncomfortable emotions. Therapy is not always easy, but it is rewarding, and you're not alone.
Whether you are facing small problems, or very big ones; whether you are generally confident, or feel that no one cares or could understand your pain, I’m here. And I’ve been there. I worked for years to overcome challenging life issues and situations before studying to become a Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor, so that I would be qualified to help others do the same. I believe strongly that a better life is out there if you can be courageous enough to try new behaviors, challenge old ways of thinking, and sometimes tolerate uncomfortable emotions. Therapy is not always easy, but it is rewarding, and you're not alone.
(615) 398-8526 View (615) 398-8526
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Jacquelyn Patterson
Pre-Licensed Professional, LSC, LPCMHSP, Temp
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
I recognize the immense strength it takes to navigate through challenging times and situations we may face at varying times in our lives. My personal and diverse experiences allows me to empathize genuinely with my clients, creating a foundation of trust and understanding in our therapeutic relationship. I have worn and continue to wear many hats in my career, working with children, teens, and families across a myriad of platforms over the past 30 years. This background allows me to bring a broad spectrum of knowledge and skills to address various issues from a multicultural lens.
I recognize the immense strength it takes to navigate through challenging times and situations we may face at varying times in our lives. My personal and diverse experiences allows me to empathize genuinely with my clients, creating a foundation of trust and understanding in our therapeutic relationship. I have worn and continue to wear many hats in my career, working with children, teens, and families across a myriad of platforms over the past 30 years. This background allows me to bring a broad spectrum of knowledge and skills to address various issues from a multicultural lens.
(629) 265-1565 x3 View (629) 265-1565 x3
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Walk With Grace, LLC - Rachel Disney LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
Hello and Welcome to Walk With Grace Counseling! I am accepting new BCBS clients! Anxiety, Depression, life changes, and stressors of everyday life can be overwhelming. Please reach out today to be scheduled!
Hello and Welcome to Walk With Grace Counseling! I am accepting new BCBS clients! Anxiety, Depression, life changes, and stressors of everyday life can be overwhelming. Please reach out today to be scheduled!
(615) 205-3683 View (615) 205-3683
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Brittany Puckett
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, CSTIP
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
After experiencing my own trials in life, I learned just how beneficial counseling can be to supporting us through life’s difficulties. It is my goal to provide that healthy support to others who are walking hard paths. For me, the therapeutic relationship involves a mutual learning from one another, as well as addressing a person’s needs from all arenas, including emotional, physical, and spiritual. An understanding of attachment helps me encourage clients to find clarity in their lives and healthier relationships with self and others. I am grateful for the honor of being a safe space for clients.
After experiencing my own trials in life, I learned just how beneficial counseling can be to supporting us through life’s difficulties. It is my goal to provide that healthy support to others who are walking hard paths. For me, the therapeutic relationship involves a mutual learning from one another, as well as addressing a person’s needs from all arenas, including emotional, physical, and spiritual. An understanding of attachment helps me encourage clients to find clarity in their lives and healthier relationships with self and others. I am grateful for the honor of being a safe space for clients.
(615) 703-8446 View (615) 703-8446
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Sarah Rogers
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a passion for helping individuals reach their full potential. I utilize an integrative and holistic approach to therapy which allows me to customize treatment to the individual while recognizing the effects of cognitive, emotional, and physiological factors on overall mental health. My comprehensive approach to psychological assessment focuses on diagnosing issues that are interfering with daily functioning and developing individualized treatment recommendations for optimal symptom relief.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a passion for helping individuals reach their full potential. I utilize an integrative and holistic approach to therapy which allows me to customize treatment to the individual while recognizing the effects of cognitive, emotional, and physiological factors on overall mental health. My comprehensive approach to psychological assessment focuses on diagnosing issues that are interfering with daily functioning and developing individualized treatment recommendations for optimal symptom relief.
(615) 656-3130 View (615) 656-3130
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Stevie Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Somewhere along the way, you lost yourself. It happened so slowly that you barely realized it. Every time you spoke up at work, the voice in your head would criticize you, “You’re making a fool of yourself.” So, eventually, you stopped speaking up. After dates, you’d obsess over every interaction to the point where you’d be sick with worry. So, you decided it’s not worth it to keep dating. Little by little, you stopped doing things and receded further into yourself. You took fewer chances and felt fewer emotions. Every day, your world got smaller. You know you deserve more from life than this, but you’re unsure how to get it.
Somewhere along the way, you lost yourself. It happened so slowly that you barely realized it. Every time you spoke up at work, the voice in your head would criticize you, “You’re making a fool of yourself.” So, eventually, you stopped speaking up. After dates, you’d obsess over every interaction to the point where you’d be sick with worry. So, you decided it’s not worth it to keep dating. Little by little, you stopped doing things and receded further into yourself. You took fewer chances and felt fewer emotions. Every day, your world got smaller. You know you deserve more from life than this, but you’re unsure how to get it.
(629) 265-8612 View (629) 265-8612
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Tucker-Huggins Associates, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Tucker-Huggins, PLLC is a mental health multi-specialty group established in 2013. Our seasoned therapists provide specialized care to effectively meet each client at their unique point of need. In a comfortable and supportive setting, clients are empowered with tools for making healthy decisions, resolving problems and improving relationships. We are honored to partner with you in your journey toward healing and improved health.
Tucker-Huggins, PLLC is a mental health multi-specialty group established in 2013. Our seasoned therapists provide specialized care to effectively meet each client at their unique point of need. In a comfortable and supportive setting, clients are empowered with tools for making healthy decisions, resolving problems and improving relationships. We are honored to partner with you in your journey toward healing and improved health.
(615) 203-0006 View (615) 203-0006
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Jennifer Pascual
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
I am a Licensed Master's Social Worker and have 20 years of experience with TN Department of Children's Services including extensive training, knowledge, and experience in working with children, couples, and families healing from trauma, abuse, and addiction. It is a sacred experience to hear, believe, and understand my client's experience. I enjoy working with couples and helping them gain new perspectives. Using a practical approach to behavior change, I am committed to helping my clients reach their goals for healthy minds and spirits.
I am a Licensed Master's Social Worker and have 20 years of experience with TN Department of Children's Services including extensive training, knowledge, and experience in working with children, couples, and families healing from trauma, abuse, and addiction. It is a sacred experience to hear, believe, and understand my client's experience. I enjoy working with couples and helping them gain new perspectives. Using a practical approach to behavior change, I am committed to helping my clients reach their goals for healthy minds and spirits.
(615) 857-3860 View (615) 857-3860
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Allison Hunnicutt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP, CSAT-S, CMAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
In my personal and professional life, I have found one thing to be true: Life can be hard. I have a passion for supporting others in resolving pain and reclaiming fullness in life. While pain is an inevitable part of the human experience, suffering is optional. I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families heal from relational and other traumas, problematic sexual behaviors, addictions, and intimacy disorders. I see brokenhearted adults and children as they learn to cope with an unstable world. My heart is to heal the broken hearted and give hope where hope was once lost.
In my personal and professional life, I have found one thing to be true: Life can be hard. I have a passion for supporting others in resolving pain and reclaiming fullness in life. While pain is an inevitable part of the human experience, suffering is optional. I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families heal from relational and other traumas, problematic sexual behaviors, addictions, and intimacy disorders. I see brokenhearted adults and children as they learn to cope with an unstable world. My heart is to heal the broken hearted and give hope where hope was once lost.
(615) 395-2912 View (615) 395-2912
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Al Stacy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Road map to where? Their are many twists and turns in our lives that may take unexpected routes, come with difficult choices and sometimes negatives results. I'd like to work alongside you to help navigate a more stable and peaceful destination.
Road map to where? Their are many twists and turns in our lives that may take unexpected routes, come with difficult choices and sometimes negatives results. I'd like to work alongside you to help navigate a more stable and peaceful destination.
(615) 265-6398 View (615) 265-6398
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Laura McCracken
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and I am certified by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. In therapy, I take a holistic approach to treatment and offer a supportive and collaborative environment in which to build a therapeutic alliance, explore difficulties, and assist clients in learning new ways of coping in order to facilitate change and experience optimal symptom relief. I have expertise in treating anxiety, depression, trauma and loss, and relationship issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and I am certified by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. In therapy, I take a holistic approach to treatment and offer a supportive and collaborative environment in which to build a therapeutic alliance, explore difficulties, and assist clients in learning new ways of coping in order to facilitate change and experience optimal symptom relief. I have expertise in treating anxiety, depression, trauma and loss, and relationship issues.
(615) 861-8219 View (615) 861-8219
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Brittney Jackson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MBA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37128  (Online Only)
Have you been thinking about making changes in your life? Are you looking for someone to support you through those changes? My name is Brittney and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My background includes working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance use disorders, homelessness, relationship and family problems, and lgbtqia+ issues. I have also provided early childhood interventions that help vulnerable families and children heal from the devastating impact of trauma and chronic stress while focusing on building healthy attachments.
Have you been thinking about making changes in your life? Are you looking for someone to support you through those changes? My name is Brittney and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My background includes working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance use disorders, homelessness, relationship and family problems, and lgbtqia+ issues. I have also provided early childhood interventions that help vulnerable families and children heal from the devastating impact of trauma and chronic stress while focusing on building healthy attachments.
(615) 933-6127 View (615) 933-6127
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Evette A Blackman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Murfreesboro, TN 37127  (Online Only)
Have you been struggling, feel like your emotions are all over or feel stuck but don’t know what to do about it? Have you been anxious, depressed, stressed, stuck in your head or feeling like you are on autopilot? Are those self-defeating beliefs causing your inner critic to be loud, feel like an imposter or insecure? Let’s start showing up for you by understanding what got you here & what will get you to where you want to be. Let’s help you conquer the fears that holds you back so you can thrive & live with intension. I work with individuals of all color, belief & orientation to navigate life's challenges for a well-balanced life.
Have you been struggling, feel like your emotions are all over or feel stuck but don’t know what to do about it? Have you been anxious, depressed, stressed, stuck in your head or feeling like you are on autopilot? Are those self-defeating beliefs causing your inner critic to be loud, feel like an imposter or insecure? Let’s start showing up for you by understanding what got you here & what will get you to where you want to be. Let’s help you conquer the fears that holds you back so you can thrive & live with intension. I work with individuals of all color, belief & orientation to navigate life's challenges for a well-balanced life.
(317) 406-0784 View (317) 406-0784
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Anika K Mullen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37127  (Online Only)
Have the terrible 2's never stopped or gotten worse after your child turned 2.5 yrs? Do you have a young child with more frequent, long, or intense temper tantrums and behavior problems than is expected for the child’s age? Does your child seem to get a thrill out of purposely annoying others, get in trouble regularly at preschool, or react with defiance and aggression to adult requests and limits? Or, is your child so anxious that you are dreading daycare or school drop offs because your child has to be pried off of you? Is your child struggling to adjust to a big transition like parents’ divorce, a new sibling, grief, or trauma?
Have the terrible 2's never stopped or gotten worse after your child turned 2.5 yrs? Do you have a young child with more frequent, long, or intense temper tantrums and behavior problems than is expected for the child’s age? Does your child seem to get a thrill out of purposely annoying others, get in trouble regularly at preschool, or react with defiance and aggression to adult requests and limits? Or, is your child so anxious that you are dreading daycare or school drop offs because your child has to be pried off of you? Is your child struggling to adjust to a big transition like parents’ divorce, a new sibling, grief, or trauma?
(615) 802-6905 View (615) 802-6905
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Summer McKinney
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Murfreesboro, TN 37127
I believe we are created for relationships, which is why having healthy relational dynamics among family, friends, coworkers, or other individuals is crucial to our well being. There are many obstacles we face in our daily lives. Some situations we can easily navigate, while others can be more challenging and cause us to question ourselves and our ability to persevere and overcome. Life is hard and we are not meant to do it alone. It is important to know that you are not alone in your situation and that there IS help and support for you.
I believe we are created for relationships, which is why having healthy relational dynamics among family, friends, coworkers, or other individuals is crucial to our well being. There are many obstacles we face in our daily lives. Some situations we can easily navigate, while others can be more challenging and cause us to question ourselves and our ability to persevere and overcome. Life is hard and we are not meant to do it alone. It is important to know that you are not alone in your situation and that there IS help and support for you.
(615) 751-0942 View (615) 751-0942
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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.