Adoption Therapists in Arkansas
I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, and women facing trauma/PTSD, adoption, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, attachment disorders, social challenges, emotional dysregulation, or ADHD. I create a safe, empathetic environment for emotional expression, behavior management, thought reframing, and relationship building with goals including but not limited to emotional regulation, trauma healing, behavior development, self-esteem, and social skills enhancement. I offer play therapy, sand therapy, art therapy, and EMDR, fostering a nurturing, inclusive environment that celebrates neurodiversity and body positivity.
I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, and women facing trauma/PTSD, adoption, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, attachment disorders, social challenges, emotional dysregulation, or ADHD. I create a safe, empathetic environment for emotional expression, behavior management, thought reframing, and relationship building with goals including but not limited to emotional regulation, trauma healing, behavior development, self-esteem, and social skills enhancement. I offer play therapy, sand therapy, art therapy, and EMDR, fostering a nurturing, inclusive environment that celebrates neurodiversity and body positivity.
I focus on supporting adults through trauma, adoption challenges, and the stress that accompanies life's many transitions.
Do you feel stuck, unable to make changes despite your efforts, because of past traumas? Trauma can leave you feeling lost, overwhelmed, and disconnected. You may long to feel safe and connected, but trauma keeps influencing your emotions and reactions, leaving you out of control and frustrated. You have a vision for your relationships and life but struggle to find the way forward. You're ready to take back control, feel grounded and secure, and build the relationships, career, and connections you desire. Most importantly, you're ready to break free from trauma's grip—and I'm here to help you do just that.
I focus on supporting adults through trauma, adoption challenges, and the stress that accompanies life's many transitions.
Do you feel stuck, unable to make changes despite your efforts, because of past traumas? Trauma can leave you feeling lost, overwhelmed, and disconnected. You may long to feel safe and connected, but trauma keeps influencing your emotions and reactions, leaving you out of control and frustrated. You have a vision for your relationships and life but struggle to find the way forward. You're ready to take back control, feel grounded and secure, and build the relationships, career, and connections you desire. Most importantly, you're ready to break free from trauma's grip—and I'm here to help you do just that.
My prior experience includes working in the field of adoption and foster care, crisis pregnancy counseling, and treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, family conflict, and life adjustments.
Arkansas Reproductive Therapy is here to serve the trying to conceive, pregnancy loss, infertility, pregnant, postpartum, and adopting couples/individuals in Arkansas! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in reproductive and maternal mental health. As a Certified Family Trauma Professional, I have specialized training in trauma and family relationships. I am passionate about supporting women and couples experiencing the emotions accompanying infertility, adoption, pregnancy loss, pregnancy after loss, and postpartum.
My prior experience includes working in the field of adoption and foster care, crisis pregnancy counseling, and treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, family conflict, and life adjustments.
Arkansas Reproductive Therapy is here to serve the trying to conceive, pregnancy loss, infertility, pregnant, postpartum, and adopting couples/individuals in Arkansas! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in reproductive and maternal mental health. As a Certified Family Trauma Professional, I have specialized training in trauma and family relationships. I am passionate about supporting women and couples experiencing the emotions accompanying infertility, adoption, pregnancy loss, pregnancy after loss, and postpartum.
I have experience working with children and families in foster care, adoption, and those who have experienced traumatic events.
Welcome! My name is Laura Carpenter and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Fayetteville, Arkansas. My specialties include working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. My goal for our time together is to provide a warm, safe environment for you to find relief and healing.
I have experience working with children and families in foster care, adoption, and those who have experienced traumatic events.
Welcome! My name is Laura Carpenter and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Fayetteville, Arkansas. My specialties include working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. My goal for our time together is to provide a warm, safe environment for you to find relief and healing.
Jessica Jeffrey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
I also have experience in supporting individuals within the foster care and adoption community.
I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults, with a goal of fostering a nonjudgmental and collaborative approach to therapy. I believe in meeting each person where they are on their unique journey. By providing an accepting and safe environment, I aim to create a space where you can freely express yourself. I understand the significance of relationships in our lives and offer support to families, working together to improve communication and understanding. Through our work together, we can nurture stronger connections within your family unit.
I also have experience in supporting individuals within the foster care and adoption community.
I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults, with a goal of fostering a nonjudgmental and collaborative approach to therapy. I believe in meeting each person where they are on their unique journey. By providing an accepting and safe environment, I aim to create a space where you can freely express yourself. I understand the significance of relationships in our lives and offer support to families, working together to improve communication and understanding. Through our work together, we can nurture stronger connections within your family unit.
Joanna Beth Person-Michener
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Joanna is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over six years of experience in therapy. She holds a Master's of Counseling from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. With a background in community mental health and private practice, Joanna has worked extensively with children (ages 4-18 years) and families, adults, and couples facing various challenges. These include trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, adjustment, self-esteem, as well as stressors related to foster care, adoption, minority status, incarceration history, and gender expansiveness.
Joanna is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over six years of experience in therapy. She holds a Master's of Counseling from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. With a background in community mental health and private practice, Joanna has worked extensively with children (ages 4-18 years) and families, adults, and couples facing various challenges. These include trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, adjustment, self-esteem, as well as stressors related to foster care, adoption, minority status, incarceration history, and gender expansiveness.
Emily Veasey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bentonville, AR 72712
Waitlist for new clients
I currently have a waitlist, but check back periodically in the summer for potential openings! I am pleased to join forces with four other quirky neurodivergent women in our small practice! Working with children is where I truly make an impact and enjoy my career most. My interests and experiences are in: trauma processing, neurodiversity, autism, anxiety, depression, adoption and foster care, attachment, behavior and mood dysregulation, stress and panic, and self-esteem. I have lived experience with chronic illness as well.
I currently have a waitlist, but check back periodically in the summer for potential openings! I am pleased to join forces with four other quirky neurodivergent women in our small practice! Working with children is where I truly make an impact and enjoy my career most. My interests and experiences are in: trauma processing, neurodiversity, autism, anxiety, depression, adoption and foster care, attachment, behavior and mood dysregulation, stress and panic, and self-esteem. I have lived experience with chronic illness as well.
Laura Camargo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
I have experience in the field of adoption/foster care as well.
It is my belief that everyone experiences struggles at some point in their life and can benefit from sharing those experiences in a safe, supportive environment. My goal as a therapist is to help you reach the goals you set and empower you to make the changes in your life you would like to see.
I have experience in the field of adoption/foster care as well.
It is my belief that everyone experiences struggles at some point in their life and can benefit from sharing those experiences in a safe, supportive environment. My goal as a therapist is to help you reach the goals you set and empower you to make the changes in your life you would like to see.
I have worked in various mental health settings including hospitals, crisis intervention hotlines, non-profit organizations, as a preferred provider for local and state agencies, and over 20 years in adoption an foster care work.
Hi, thanks for taking some time to get to know me. I am Dr. Scott Butler. I am licensed in Louisiana and Arkansas with degrees from LSU and UNO. I have been offering counseling for over 30 years. I use a cognitive-behavioral theoretical approach to counseling which is a goal-oriented treatment that takes a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving. Whatever issues have you feeling lost, confused, or stuck, we can work together to overcome them.
I have worked in various mental health settings including hospitals, crisis intervention hotlines, non-profit organizations, as a preferred provider for local and state agencies, and over 20 years in adoption an foster care work.
Hi, thanks for taking some time to get to know me. I am Dr. Scott Butler. I am licensed in Louisiana and Arkansas with degrees from LSU and UNO. I have been offering counseling for over 30 years. I use a cognitive-behavioral theoretical approach to counseling which is a goal-oriented treatment that takes a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving. Whatever issues have you feeling lost, confused, or stuck, we can work together to overcome them.
Jenny Caldwell, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Maumelle, AR 72113
At some point in their lives, most people face some sort of stressor, trauma, or obstacle. Since entering the counseling field in 1995, Jenny Caldwell has seen that everyone - no matter who they are - has or has had something going on behind the scenes. As a Licensed Certified Social Worker, she focuses her work on adults & sometimes teens, primarily in areas of grief, depression, anxiety, women’s issues, & divorce. She particularly enjoys helping with the complex challenges that blended families & co-parenting individuals face. Jenny also has extensive experience providing adoption home studies for families, judges, and attorneys.
At some point in their lives, most people face some sort of stressor, trauma, or obstacle. Since entering the counseling field in 1995, Jenny Caldwell has seen that everyone - no matter who they are - has or has had something going on behind the scenes. As a Licensed Certified Social Worker, she focuses her work on adults & sometimes teens, primarily in areas of grief, depression, anxiety, women’s issues, & divorce. She particularly enjoys helping with the complex challenges that blended families & co-parenting individuals face. Jenny also has extensive experience providing adoption home studies for families, judges, and attorneys.
The Flower Plot
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72703 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Nicole Linn and I am a licensed therapist. We usually come to therapy because something isn't going right in our life. We have anxiety, depression, conflict with ourself, conflict with others, or just general discomfort. I work best with adults, teens, and preteens who are experiencing these issues. I also work well with those experiencing ADHD, bipolar disorder, issues related to aging, and family conflict. I also specialize in adoption services including home studies.
Hello! My name is Nicole Linn and I am a licensed therapist. We usually come to therapy because something isn't going right in our life. We have anxiety, depression, conflict with ourself, conflict with others, or just general discomfort. I work best with adults, teens, and preteens who are experiencing these issues. I also work well with those experiencing ADHD, bipolar disorder, issues related to aging, and family conflict. I also specialize in adoption services including home studies.
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I provide therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families who are struggling with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, anger, family conflicts, abuse, trauma, grief and loss, spiritual issues, divorce, and adoption adjustments.
I give personalized therapy in Northwest Arkansas. I will not shuffle you in and out of the office. You are more important than that. I listen & accept you as you are. You will be free from judgment. You may or may not know what brings you to therapy. We can talk to better understand. My approach is integrated. I have experience in a variety of approaches to understand people & problems. I consider your needs & select techniques best suited for you. I hope to help you better understand yourself & others; help improve your quality of life & make decisions courageously; facilitate spiritual wisdom & growth.
I provide therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families who are struggling with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, anger, family conflicts, abuse, trauma, grief and loss, spiritual issues, divorce, and adoption adjustments.
I give personalized therapy in Northwest Arkansas. I will not shuffle you in and out of the office. You are more important than that. I listen & accept you as you are. You will be free from judgment. You may or may not know what brings you to therapy. We can talk to better understand. My approach is integrated. I have experience in a variety of approaches to understand people & problems. I consider your needs & select techniques best suited for you. I hope to help you better understand yourself & others; help improve your quality of life & make decisions courageously; facilitate spiritual wisdom & growth.
As one who has navigated many different environments alike and different from my own, I consider this to a unique and advantageous experience making it very easy and rewarding when working with new clients! This also fuels my passion for working with transracial adoption and racial identity development.
As a new therapist, I am eager to embark on the fulfilling journey of helping others from all walks of life. My top priority as a therapist is the well-being of my clients, and I am dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing space for everyone who walks through my door. I want my clients to feel supported and understood, no matter their personal background, race, ethnicity or cultural history.
As one who has navigated many different environments alike and different from my own, I consider this to a unique and advantageous experience making it very easy and rewarding when working with new clients! This also fuels my passion for working with transracial adoption and racial identity development.
As a new therapist, I am eager to embark on the fulfilling journey of helping others from all walks of life. My top priority as a therapist is the well-being of my clients, and I am dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing space for everyone who walks through my door. I want my clients to feel supported and understood, no matter their personal background, race, ethnicity or cultural history.
Katherine Becker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, AR 72703
I am passionate about supporting all stages of life. I am a birth and death doula with years of experience in the medical field supporting people through grief, infant loss, medical trauma, new diagnoses or end of life care. I feel privileged to witness the vulnerability of the postpartum period and love supporting parents through normal ups and downs or postpartum depression and mood disorders. Other experience includes adoption and foster care, working with people living with HIV, people who use drugs and survivors of sexual violence. As a member of the LGBTQIA community, I proudly serve individuals and families of all identities.
I am passionate about supporting all stages of life. I am a birth and death doula with years of experience in the medical field supporting people through grief, infant loss, medical trauma, new diagnoses or end of life care. I feel privileged to witness the vulnerability of the postpartum period and love supporting parents through normal ups and downs or postpartum depression and mood disorders. Other experience includes adoption and foster care, working with people living with HIV, people who use drugs and survivors of sexual violence. As a member of the LGBTQIA community, I proudly serve individuals and families of all identities.
Joshua Garrett-Jones
Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72205 (Online Only)
As a foster and adoptive parent, I have personal experience with children in foster care, DCFS cases, and adoption.
Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression? Do you have a history of trauma? Are you parenting a difficult adolescent? Are you experiencing familial conflict or relationship issues? Do you have difficulty connecting with others and the world? It is my goal to motivate and empower my clients to make changes that will lead to a more peaceful and productive life. I am devoted to providing a welcoming, non-judgmental environment to help adolescents, adults, couples, families, and the LGBTQ+ community develop the awareness and skills they need to navigate trauma, difficult emotions, relationships, and tough life situations.
As a foster and adoptive parent, I have personal experience with children in foster care, DCFS cases, and adoption.
Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression? Do you have a history of trauma? Are you parenting a difficult adolescent? Are you experiencing familial conflict or relationship issues? Do you have difficulty connecting with others and the world? It is my goal to motivate and empower my clients to make changes that will lead to a more peaceful and productive life. I am devoted to providing a welcoming, non-judgmental environment to help adolescents, adults, couples, families, and the LGBTQ+ community develop the awareness and skills they need to navigate trauma, difficult emotions, relationships, and tough life situations.
Hope of Heartland, Inc
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Little Rock, AR 72209 (Online Only)
I am trained in Adoption Competency, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Advanced TF-CBT working with children with problematic sexual behaviors, Grief, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, EMDR, Aggression Replacement Therapy, & Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Substance Abuse.
If you are struggling with depression, trauma, anxiety, or substance abuse you have come to the right place. Working through these issues on your own can feel daunting and overwhelming. It's ok, I can help you create a roadmap for your healing. I know you are probably tired of trying to do the hard work on your own. That is why therapy is essential and for many, it's a fast track to healing and restoration. As a seasoned professional with over 20 years of helping people heal, I am committed to your process.
I am trained in Adoption Competency, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Advanced TF-CBT working with children with problematic sexual behaviors, Grief, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, EMDR, Aggression Replacement Therapy, & Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Substance Abuse.
If you are struggling with depression, trauma, anxiety, or substance abuse you have come to the right place. Working through these issues on your own can feel daunting and overwhelming. It's ok, I can help you create a roadmap for your healing. I know you are probably tired of trying to do the hard work on your own. That is why therapy is essential and for many, it's a fast track to healing and restoration. As a seasoned professional with over 20 years of helping people heal, I am committed to your process.
Erin Kay Kennedy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LAMFT, LAC
Verified Verified
Bentonville, AR 72712
Sharing your story may be the most challenging step of your journey. I know firsthand, as an adult survivor of childhood trauma. There is hope. I have a deep passion and understanding for those most closely affected by trauma. The effects of trauma are unique to everyone as is the journey of healing. My approach individualized for each client, but there are some overarching truths. Your story matters and it is critical to find someone to walk with you on your journey to healing. You will not find healing in isolation.
Sharing your story may be the most challenging step of your journey. I know firsthand, as an adult survivor of childhood trauma. There is hope. I have a deep passion and understanding for those most closely affected by trauma. The effects of trauma are unique to everyone as is the journey of healing. My approach individualized for each client, but there are some overarching truths. Your story matters and it is critical to find someone to walk with you on your journey to healing. You will not find healing in isolation.
Madison Slinkard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Rock, AR 72207
Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Do you lack feelings of safety in your life? Maybe you feel like nobody understands your pain or fear. Having a lack of trust in yourself, others, or the world can make reaching out for help immensely difficult. If you are reading this, you have taken a brave first step. Although therapy may seem intimidating, my approach focuses on your felt safety; between us, and within yourself. I have many therapeutic techniques to help you, but from my experience, the therapeutic relationship is the most powerful tool towards healing.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Do you lack feelings of safety in your life? Maybe you feel like nobody understands your pain or fear. Having a lack of trust in yourself, others, or the world can make reaching out for help immensely difficult. If you are reading this, you have taken a brave first step. Although therapy may seem intimidating, my approach focuses on your felt safety; between us, and within yourself. I have many therapeutic techniques to help you, but from my experience, the therapeutic relationship is the most powerful tool towards healing.
I am an owner/therapist of Rogers Counseling Services. I have two other contracted social workers who work for my company. We provide faith based services, if desired, and work with individual, couples, and families to help them achieve a higher level of joy and satisfaction in their lives.
I am an owner/therapist of Rogers Counseling Services. I have two other contracted social workers who work for my company. We provide faith based services, if desired, and work with individual, couples, and families to help them achieve a higher level of joy and satisfaction in their lives.
Rebecca Whitson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Smith, AR 72903
Waitlist for new clients
Everyone has a story. Yours is unique and valuable, and I'm here to listen. Whether you have specific goals you're working toward or just need a place to connect and sort through life, I would love to help.
Everyone has a story. Yours is unique and valuable, and I'm here to listen. Whether you have specific goals you're working toward or just need a place to connect and sort through life, I would love to help.
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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.