Adoption Therapists in Monrovia, CA
My specialties include sexual abuse, childhood trauma, marriage crisis, relational problems, life transitions, children, trauma treatment, crisis intervention, grief and loss, blended families, adoption and foster care, and parenting issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I have worked with individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and families. I believe that through collaborative work together, there is hope for changing behaviors, beliefs, and conflicts that are impeding you from having the quality of life you desire. I strive to provide an environment that is nurturing, open, and safe for you to process and grow, improving your life and level of functioning.
My specialties include sexual abuse, childhood trauma, marriage crisis, relational problems, life transitions, children, trauma treatment, crisis intervention, grief and loss, blended families, adoption and foster care, and parenting issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I have worked with individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and families. I believe that through collaborative work together, there is hope for changing behaviors, beliefs, and conflicts that are impeding you from having the quality of life you desire. I strive to provide an environment that is nurturing, open, and safe for you to process and grow, improving your life and level of functioning.
Dr. Quiana M. Daniel is a Psychological Assistant working under the supervision of Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Andrea Forbes, PSY23101. In regards to her clinical practice, Dr. Daniel has had extensive training in parent-child interactions, trauma focused therapy, parenting skills, and interpersonal relationships. In addition, she has a history of working with families who are engaged with the foster care system, adopting, or considering adoption. Dr. Daniel aspires to work with individuals, couples, and families within a safe environment to help them navigate their personal, emotional, and spiritual growth.
Dr. Quiana M. Daniel is a Psychological Assistant working under the supervision of Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Andrea Forbes, PSY23101. In regards to her clinical practice, Dr. Daniel has had extensive training in parent-child interactions, trauma focused therapy, parenting skills, and interpersonal relationships. In addition, she has a history of working with families who are engaged with the foster care system, adopting, or considering adoption. Dr. Daniel aspires to work with individuals, couples, and families within a safe environment to help them navigate their personal, emotional, and spiritual growth.
I work with the human psyche! WHETHER LIFE IS ON FIRE OR WHEN PAIN IS TOO STRONG TO BEAR OR IF YOU LOOK FOR PERSONAL DISCOVERY. My ideal client comes in in order to learn about how to tune with his or her psyche. Clients, in depth work, learn about the inner and outer relationships and how to connect with the things that lies underneath. I see clients who are looking for discovery of what exists beyond the behavior and their actions and who are willing to dive into learning about the forces that drive them.
I work with the human psyche! WHETHER LIFE IS ON FIRE OR WHEN PAIN IS TOO STRONG TO BEAR OR IF YOU LOOK FOR PERSONAL DISCOVERY. My ideal client comes in in order to learn about how to tune with his or her psyche. Clients, in depth work, learn about the inner and outer relationships and how to connect with the things that lies underneath. I see clients who are looking for discovery of what exists beyond the behavior and their actions and who are willing to dive into learning about the forces that drive them.
Hi! My name is Victoria Ramirez. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 14 years of experience in social work, especially with helping those impacted by cancer or other chronic illness and grief/loss. My approach to therapy is unique to each person that I meet with. I hope to be a part of your journey. I have the most experience working with clients who are dealing with an oncology diagnosis (whether their own or the diagnosis of a loved one) and those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. I am also able to help those dealing with anxiety and those going through sudden, unexpected changes in life.
Hi! My name is Victoria Ramirez. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 14 years of experience in social work, especially with helping those impacted by cancer or other chronic illness and grief/loss. My approach to therapy is unique to each person that I meet with. I hope to be a part of your journey. I have the most experience working with clients who are dealing with an oncology diagnosis (whether their own or the diagnosis of a loved one) and those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. I am also able to help those dealing with anxiety and those going through sudden, unexpected changes in life.
Relationships For Better: Individuals + Couples
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Monrovia, CA 91016
You want to thrive in your closest relationship: we're here for you. My name is Megan Lundgren, and I am the Director of Relationships For Better, a relationship counseling private practice based in Monrovia, in the San Gabriel Valley. My team of experienced and skilled therapists specializes in helping people navigate relationship hurdles with compassion and care. Relationships are the most important part of life: let's make them better, together.
You want to thrive in your closest relationship: we're here for you. My name is Megan Lundgren, and I am the Director of Relationships For Better, a relationship counseling private practice based in Monrovia, in the San Gabriel Valley. My team of experienced and skilled therapists specializes in helping people navigate relationship hurdles with compassion and care. Relationships are the most important part of life: let's make them better, together.
OUT BEYOND THE IDEA OF WRONG DOING AND RIGHT DOING IS A FIELD; I'LL MEET YOU THERE." -RUMI- A fulfilling journey in the counseling and psychotherapy process begins with a safe, caring relationship between my client and myself. So my first task is creating a secure environment that encourages and develops hope, respect, introspection, honesty, and self-responsibility in the therapy room.
OUT BEYOND THE IDEA OF WRONG DOING AND RIGHT DOING IS A FIELD; I'LL MEET YOU THERE." -RUMI- A fulfilling journey in the counseling and psychotherapy process begins with a safe, caring relationship between my client and myself. So my first task is creating a secure environment that encourages and develops hope, respect, introspection, honesty, and self-responsibility in the therapy room.
Natasha Morisawa
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Monrovia, CA 91016
If you have a hard time remembering when you felt good or really cared about yourself, therapy CAN help. You can make changes in relationships and life that bring you DEEP SATISFACTION. I help you know yourself better so you may better help yourself. I'm interested, caring, and professional. It's been my honor to help clients find relief, deepen relationships and recover from trauma. Many of the most successful people in our communities have worked through adversity and taken non-traditional paths to success. Let me help you find yours!
If you have a hard time remembering when you felt good or really cared about yourself, therapy CAN help. You can make changes in relationships and life that bring you DEEP SATISFACTION. I help you know yourself better so you may better help yourself. I'm interested, caring, and professional. It's been my honor to help clients find relief, deepen relationships and recover from trauma. Many of the most successful people in our communities have worked through adversity and taken non-traditional paths to success. Let me help you find yours!
Joanna Marroquin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Monrovia, CA 91016 (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Joanna Marroquin. I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Southern California. It is my privilege to have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of community settings for the past 10 years. I am passionate about supporting individuals in their personal growth and healing journey to become the best version of themselves. As your therapist, I hope to be able to hold space through the difficult times and celebrate the accomplishments through a psychodynamic and collaborative approach.
Hi! My name is Joanna Marroquin. I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Southern California. It is my privilege to have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of community settings for the past 10 years. I am passionate about supporting individuals in their personal growth and healing journey to become the best version of themselves. As your therapist, I hope to be able to hold space through the difficult times and celebrate the accomplishments through a psychodynamic and collaborative approach.
Trisha Long
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Monrovia, CA 91016
Welcome! I approach therapy with compassion, collaboration, and curiosity. I enjoy working with couples striving to strengthen their relationships, helping them build deeper connections and improve communication. I support individuals seeking greater self-understanding to achieve more joy and flourishing. Many clients are navigating life transitions or dealing with anxiety and depression, seeking clarity and peace. I also help those healing from trauma, exploring the mind-body connection and its relation to chronic pain, and offer compassionate guidance to those facing infertility challenges.
Welcome! I approach therapy with compassion, collaboration, and curiosity. I enjoy working with couples striving to strengthen their relationships, helping them build deeper connections and improve communication. I support individuals seeking greater self-understanding to achieve more joy and flourishing. Many clients are navigating life transitions or dealing with anxiety and depression, seeking clarity and peace. I also help those healing from trauma, exploring the mind-body connection and its relation to chronic pain, and offer compassionate guidance to those facing infertility challenges.
I am a licensed psychologist who works with adults and couples who face either temporary distress in their lives or longstanding problems with depression, anxiety, trauma, or personal/communication difficulties. I also specialize in the treatment of the psychological problems and decisions encountered in infertility and have expertise in helping persons, within their religious framework, resolve negative or traumatic experiences.
I am a licensed psychologist who works with adults and couples who face either temporary distress in their lives or longstanding problems with depression, anxiety, trauma, or personal/communication difficulties. I also specialize in the treatment of the psychological problems and decisions encountered in infertility and have expertise in helping persons, within their religious framework, resolve negative or traumatic experiences.
No matter your circumstance, whether you have been struggling life-long or just recently stuck in a rut, whether you are suffering from depression or anxiety, dissatisfied with your relationships, unsure how to help your child, crippled by past pain, or simply desiring to grow, there is hope for you. I strive to make the therapy room a warm and safe environment where you feel heard and understood, and where you can honestly and openly explore who you are and who you want to be. I will meet you where you are and walk with you toward growth and healing.
No matter your circumstance, whether you have been struggling life-long or just recently stuck in a rut, whether you are suffering from depression or anxiety, dissatisfied with your relationships, unsure how to help your child, crippled by past pain, or simply desiring to grow, there is hope for you. I strive to make the therapy room a warm and safe environment where you feel heard and understood, and where you can honestly and openly explore who you are and who you want to be. I will meet you where you are and walk with you toward growth and healing.
Whether you are struggling with depression, isolation, anxiety, social-emotional issues, racial inequity, colorism, support through transitions and identifying new passions, struggling with traumatic events, or relationship issues; I am here to support you. My approach includes a toolbox of practices and techniques using Psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Relational Therapy, Mindfulness, and Wellness Coaching to help my clients facilitate social, emotional, and behavioral changes.
Whether you are struggling with depression, isolation, anxiety, social-emotional issues, racial inequity, colorism, support through transitions and identifying new passions, struggling with traumatic events, or relationship issues; I am here to support you. My approach includes a toolbox of practices and techniques using Psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Relational Therapy, Mindfulness, and Wellness Coaching to help my clients facilitate social, emotional, and behavioral changes.
Dawn Wisniewski
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monrovia, CA 91017
During the seasons of life, we encounter various barriers, bumps, ditches and forks in the road that lead us in different directions leaving us feeling disconnected, stressed, anxious, depressed, confused and frustrated. As your therapist, my goal is to empower and collaboratively help you heal, resolve and work through issues, identify and explore your strengths and help you to reconnect with yourself and others in the way you envision. I offer a place that is welcoming, friendly, empathetic, supportive, nonjudgmental and safe in order for you to explore and discuss the issues that are impacting you and your life.
During the seasons of life, we encounter various barriers, bumps, ditches and forks in the road that lead us in different directions leaving us feeling disconnected, stressed, anxious, depressed, confused and frustrated. As your therapist, my goal is to empower and collaboratively help you heal, resolve and work through issues, identify and explore your strengths and help you to reconnect with yourself and others in the way you envision. I offer a place that is welcoming, friendly, empathetic, supportive, nonjudgmental and safe in order for you to explore and discuss the issues that are impacting you and your life.
Hi, I'm Lisa Kim. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC 49076) who is client-centered and driven to collaborate with clients in search of solution-focused ideas to overcome barriers. I am an experienced psychotherapist and MFT with a demonstrated history of working in community mental health and the hospital/healthcare industry. My specializations include child/adolescent developmental psychology, family systems, trauma-focused therapy, solution-focused therapy, and spiritual counseling since 2007.
Hi, I'm Lisa Kim. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC 49076) who is client-centered and driven to collaborate with clients in search of solution-focused ideas to overcome barriers. I am an experienced psychotherapist and MFT with a demonstrated history of working in community mental health and the hospital/healthcare industry. My specializations include child/adolescent developmental psychology, family systems, trauma-focused therapy, solution-focused therapy, and spiritual counseling since 2007.
Guadalupe Sosa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Monrovia, CA 91016 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or the lasting effects of trauma? I'm here to help you heal and find lasting relief. As a dedicated clinician, I specialize in working with adults who are facing the challenges of depression, anxiety, and trauma. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health, focusing on your individual needs and experiences. Together, we can: Address the root causes of your symptoms. Develop effective coping mechanisms. Improve your overall well-being.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or the lasting effects of trauma? I'm here to help you heal and find lasting relief. As a dedicated clinician, I specialize in working with adults who are facing the challenges of depression, anxiety, and trauma. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health, focusing on your individual needs and experiences. Together, we can: Address the root causes of your symptoms. Develop effective coping mechanisms. Improve your overall well-being.
Heather N. Inouye
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Monrovia, CA 91016
I help people with diverse cultural backgrounds to solidify healthy personal identities, locate themselves within larger communal identities, identify their values, needs, and preferences, and to communicate these in healthy and culturally sensitive ways so that they can live personally meaningful and satisfying lives, while still honoring their parents, families, and cultures. I also help clients with other concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, career concerns, work-life balance, life transitions, cross-cultural adaptation, and intercultural relationships.
I help people with diverse cultural backgrounds to solidify healthy personal identities, locate themselves within larger communal identities, identify their values, needs, and preferences, and to communicate these in healthy and culturally sensitive ways so that they can live personally meaningful and satisfying lives, while still honoring their parents, families, and cultures. I also help clients with other concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, career concerns, work-life balance, life transitions, cross-cultural adaptation, and intercultural relationships.
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Therapy is a delicate art and a science. Finding the right therapist is important. The connection by an understanding, intuitive professional, someone with wisdom and effectiveness, who also respects the time and the cost of your investment is valuable. I use an attachment-focused orientation, and tools from EMDR, Ego State Theory, CBT, 12-step recovery model, and other modalities. I have enjoyed a rich 25-year career as a trauma informed specialist. I have supervised and directed programs in public and non-profit sectors. Adoption is my specialty, as well as work with teens, young adults and families.
Therapy is a delicate art and a science. Finding the right therapist is important. The connection by an understanding, intuitive professional, someone with wisdom and effectiveness, who also respects the time and the cost of your investment is valuable. I use an attachment-focused orientation, and tools from EMDR, Ego State Theory, CBT, 12-step recovery model, and other modalities. I have enjoyed a rich 25-year career as a trauma informed specialist. I have supervised and directed programs in public and non-profit sectors. Adoption is my specialty, as well as work with teens, young adults and families.
I love helping people puzzle out what they need in order to live their best life as their best self. Rising to a challenge has always inspired me to do more and reach even higher. Whether it be the challenges faced in life's transitions, relationships, or childhood experiences, I can guide you and stand by you to rise against it. I hope that people feel they can reach out and up for their inspiration even if they need some support getting there. Working with people in therapy has always been my dream; I would like the opportunity to help you start your path towards your dream.
I love helping people puzzle out what they need in order to live their best life as their best self. Rising to a challenge has always inspired me to do more and reach even higher. Whether it be the challenges faced in life's transitions, relationships, or childhood experiences, I can guide you and stand by you to rise against it. I hope that people feel they can reach out and up for their inspiration even if they need some support getting there. Working with people in therapy has always been my dream; I would like the opportunity to help you start your path towards your dream.
I have experience working with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families. I have experience working with various issues including Depression, Anxiety, relationship conflict or end of relationships, life transitions, abuse, and trauma.
I have experience working with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families. I have experience working with various issues including Depression, Anxiety, relationship conflict or end of relationships, life transitions, abuse, and trauma.
Stephen Valenciano- Aspire Counseling Group Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arcadia, CA 91006
Life changes and unmet needs can significantly impact a young person's well-being. With 7 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with children, teens, and young adults across California and Hawaii, guiding them through various struggles and helping them find their way. I offer individual and family therapy, dedicated to fostering growth, understanding, and healing.
Life changes and unmet needs can significantly impact a young person's well-being. With 7 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with children, teens, and young adults across California and Hawaii, guiding them through various struggles and helping them find their way. I offer individual and family therapy, dedicated to fostering growth, understanding, and healing.
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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.