Adoption Therapists in Villa Park, CA
If you are seeking therapy for your teen - you've come to the right place. But first I want to check in with you, the parent. Are you feeling unsure about how to best help your teen? Are you noticing worrisome moods/behaviors but feel unsure how to best support them? Is you high achieving teen struggling under the pressures around balancing academic achievement, extracurricular activities and friend/family relationships? It's not uncommon for teens to experience mood dysregulation, episodes of anxiety, depression, disordered eating or social difficulties. If your teen is struggling, therapy can make all the difference.
If you are seeking therapy for your teen - you've come to the right place. But first I want to check in with you, the parent. Are you feeling unsure about how to best help your teen? Are you noticing worrisome moods/behaviors but feel unsure how to best support them? Is you high achieving teen struggling under the pressures around balancing academic achievement, extracurricular activities and friend/family relationships? It's not uncommon for teens to experience mood dysregulation, episodes of anxiety, depression, disordered eating or social difficulties. If your teen is struggling, therapy can make all the difference.
Author of 13 books, Dr. Robert Puff’s "Finding Our Happiness Flow" and “Anger Work: How to Express Your Anger and Still be Kind” have made it on the bestseller list at Amazon.com. “How to Live a Positive Life,” was a #1 bestseller at iTunes books in the “Self-Improvement” category. He hosts and creates the “Happiness Podcast,” a podcast focusing on ways for all of us to find happiness, which has been downloaded over 19 million times around the world since its inception. For years, Dr. Puff has been a regular blogger for “Psychology Today.”
Author of 13 books, Dr. Robert Puff’s "Finding Our Happiness Flow" and “Anger Work: How to Express Your Anger and Still be Kind” have made it on the bestseller list at Amazon.com. “How to Live a Positive Life,” was a #1 bestseller at iTunes books in the “Self-Improvement” category. He hosts and creates the “Happiness Podcast,” a podcast focusing on ways for all of us to find happiness, which has been downloaded over 19 million times around the world since its inception. For years, Dr. Puff has been a regular blogger for “Psychology Today.”
Dr. Martin Eaton is a clinical psychologist and former graduate professor at USC who specializes in identifying and providing individualized solutions for students and adults who have experienced learning challenges. Dr. Eaton's unique approach starts with a neurological assessment that identifies how the brain is processing information to discover the strengths and weaknesses for each individual. Coupled with his clinical background and over 25 years of counseling experience, Dr. Eaton will identify what's going on cognitively, emotionally, spiritually, and physically for that individual or family.
Dr. Martin Eaton is a clinical psychologist and former graduate professor at USC who specializes in identifying and providing individualized solutions for students and adults who have experienced learning challenges. Dr. Eaton's unique approach starts with a neurological assessment that identifies how the brain is processing information to discover the strengths and weaknesses for each individual. Coupled with his clinical background and over 25 years of counseling experience, Dr. Eaton will identify what's going on cognitively, emotionally, spiritually, and physically for that individual or family.
Norely Brito
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Villa Park, CA 92861
Not accepting new clients
Congratulations on taking the first step to improving your well-being! Are you and your child feeling stressed, anxious or disconnected? Is your child struggling to find the words to express what they are experiencing? Behavior is a form of communication for children, let me help you understand what your child is trying to express. Emotional stress can have a significant impact with how we relate to others, how we manage feelings, and what we think/feel about ourselves. I am committed to help you or your child identify and heal from the negative experiences and life stressors that led you to reach out for help.
Congratulations on taking the first step to improving your well-being! Are you and your child feeling stressed, anxious or disconnected? Is your child struggling to find the words to express what they are experiencing? Behavior is a form of communication for children, let me help you understand what your child is trying to express. Emotional stress can have a significant impact with how we relate to others, how we manage feelings, and what we think/feel about ourselves. I am committed to help you or your child identify and heal from the negative experiences and life stressors that led you to reach out for help.
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I have training in foster care, adoption related issues, and attachment theory.
As a 1.5 generation Vietnamese-American woman, I can bring understanding to the struggles that come with navigating generational trauma, personal trauma, and cultural and sexual identities. I am continuously aware of how cultural and sociopolitical factors impact your sense of well-being and relationships. I believe together, we can work on overcoming the hurt and pain from your past to help you stop feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or angry moving forward. I will journey with you as you find your happiness, cultivate better relationships, and learn to embrace all aspects of yourself.
I have training in foster care, adoption related issues, and attachment theory.
As a 1.5 generation Vietnamese-American woman, I can bring understanding to the struggles that come with navigating generational trauma, personal trauma, and cultural and sexual identities. I am continuously aware of how cultural and sociopolitical factors impact your sense of well-being and relationships. I believe together, we can work on overcoming the hurt and pain from your past to help you stop feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or angry moving forward. I will journey with you as you find your happiness, cultivate better relationships, and learn to embrace all aspects of yourself.
It is both courageous and wise that you have noticed a need and are seeking help. Your mental health is a huge part of your overall well-being and life fulfillment. The following is a partial list of the types of folks I have worked with and the challenges we have addressed together: • The LGBTQ+ community • Spiritual seekers/crises of faith/religious abuse • College students/those transitioning to adulthood • Creatives • Death and dying • Depression • Anxiety • Addiction • Infertility • Adoption • Men’s mental health • Life transitions • Trauma • Disability/learning disability • Domestic violence/conflict
It is both courageous and wise that you have noticed a need and are seeking help. Your mental health is a huge part of your overall well-being and life fulfillment. The following is a partial list of the types of folks I have worked with and the challenges we have addressed together: • The LGBTQ+ community • Spiritual seekers/crises of faith/religious abuse • College students/those transitioning to adulthood • Creatives • Death and dying • Depression • Anxiety • Addiction • Infertility • Adoption • Men’s mental health • Life transitions • Trauma • Disability/learning disability • Domestic violence/conflict
I offer specialization and clinical excellence in the areas of eating disorders, health, complex trauma, anxiety, and adoption.
Are you tired of living "small" within your own life? Do you crave authenticity and deep connection with others but are unsure of how to proceed? Do you find your days taken up with thoughts of food, weight, fear or loss? I can assist you in working through these concerns, letting go of self limiting beliefs and unhelpful behaviors, while finding the joy, strength and connection you are seeking. My belief is in the power of the therapeutic relationship. I focus on building trust and safety within that relationship, and take a strengths based, recovery focused approach to healing.
I offer specialization and clinical excellence in the areas of eating disorders, health, complex trauma, anxiety, and adoption.
Are you tired of living "small" within your own life? Do you crave authenticity and deep connection with others but are unsure of how to proceed? Do you find your days taken up with thoughts of food, weight, fear or loss? I can assist you in working through these concerns, letting go of self limiting beliefs and unhelpful behaviors, while finding the joy, strength and connection you are seeking. My belief is in the power of the therapeutic relationship. I focus on building trust and safety within that relationship, and take a strengths based, recovery focused approach to healing.
Hello, my name is Meghan Corzo. I am licensed in the state of California as a Marriage & Family Therapist. My pledge is to offer clients a warm and supportive environment, where each person is listened to free of judgment; and that our work together fosters hope and healing. Areas of special interest include Phase of life anxiety (marriage, divorce, relationships, empty nest), EAP counseling/career-related issues), intimacy issues, parenting, adoption, and substance use/addiction counseling.
Hello, my name is Meghan Corzo. I am licensed in the state of California as a Marriage & Family Therapist. My pledge is to offer clients a warm and supportive environment, where each person is listened to free of judgment; and that our work together fosters hope and healing. Areas of special interest include Phase of life anxiety (marriage, divorce, relationships, empty nest), EAP counseling/career-related issues), intimacy issues, parenting, adoption, and substance use/addiction counseling.
Linda Quaranta
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Anaheim Hills, CA 92807 (Online Only)
My expertise is in: substance abuse, marital problems, divorce, childhood/sexual trauma, domestic violence, adoption & family conflict.
Where the healing begins...takes personal courage. Often times, it is not easy to ask for help because our fears of being judged. No longer do you have to suffer alone or in silence from: trauma, addictions, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, divorce or relationship difficulties. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 17 years of experience who will compassionately & effectively assist you through the counseling process. The "RDH Factor" of being able to Reveal, Deal, and Heal will provide empowerment. Working with clients to find relief & make changes towards freedom in making decisions & choices is a passion of mine.
My expertise is in: substance abuse, marital problems, divorce, childhood/sexual trauma, domestic violence, adoption & family conflict.
Where the healing begins...takes personal courage. Often times, it is not easy to ask for help because our fears of being judged. No longer do you have to suffer alone or in silence from: trauma, addictions, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, divorce or relationship difficulties. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 17 years of experience who will compassionately & effectively assist you through the counseling process. The "RDH Factor" of being able to Reveal, Deal, and Heal will provide empowerment. Working with clients to find relief & make changes towards freedom in making decisions & choices is a passion of mine.
Life is full of many challenging transitions which can seem daunting on our own. I am here to support you, guide you, and walk alongside with you in your journey of exploration, creativity, and healthy long-lasting changes. I encourage you to give yourself this space of serenity and challenge yourself to understand yourself at a deeper level. If you feel you have no other way out, know you are not alone. I am here to help you through this difficult time. Often our most difficult thoughts, our darkest moments are just those, thoughts and moments. Often it's our brain's immense ability to try and problem solve but in unproductive ways
Life is full of many challenging transitions which can seem daunting on our own. I am here to support you, guide you, and walk alongside with you in your journey of exploration, creativity, and healthy long-lasting changes. I encourage you to give yourself this space of serenity and challenge yourself to understand yourself at a deeper level. If you feel you have no other way out, know you are not alone. I am here to help you through this difficult time. Often our most difficult thoughts, our darkest moments are just those, thoughts and moments. Often it's our brain's immense ability to try and problem solve but in unproductive ways
I am Judi Bucholtz and I am a PhD. and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. As a practical, interactive, interpersonal, and insight-oriented therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. With sensitivity and compassion, I help clients find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues.
I am Judi Bucholtz and I am a PhD. and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. As a practical, interactive, interpersonal, and insight-oriented therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. With sensitivity and compassion, I help clients find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues.
Kathryn Hedjasi, M.A., MBA, LMFT82193 "I have served the Bay Area community for more than 15 years and also worked as a counselor in Southern California prior to relocating to this amazing and diverse SF Bay Area community. I cumulatively possess 18+ years of counseling experience in a wide array of venues, positions, and target populations. I adore my work and truly feel called to this type of work. I believe that all of us have a purpose and the ability to THRIVE regardless of what cards we may have been dealt. My vast professional and personal experiences have taught me to never underestimate the resilience and ability to heal.
Kathryn Hedjasi, M.A., MBA, LMFT82193 "I have served the Bay Area community for more than 15 years and also worked as a counselor in Southern California prior to relocating to this amazing and diverse SF Bay Area community. I cumulatively possess 18+ years of counseling experience in a wide array of venues, positions, and target populations. I adore my work and truly feel called to this type of work. I believe that all of us have a purpose and the ability to THRIVE regardless of what cards we may have been dealt. My vast professional and personal experiences have taught me to never underestimate the resilience and ability to heal.
I am happy you are here. The journey to becoming the healthiest version of you can often be frightening. My goal is to create a safe environment for you to explore and navigate your journey and to help you learn tools to help you manage your emotions when difficult situations come your way. If we are a good fit, I hope to share in your journey in a compassionate and authentic manner. I have experience working with individuals of all ages, including children, teens, and transitional youth. I also have experience working with parents, providing interventions and strategies to help build healthy relationships with their children.
I am happy you are here. The journey to becoming the healthiest version of you can often be frightening. My goal is to create a safe environment for you to explore and navigate your journey and to help you learn tools to help you manage your emotions when difficult situations come your way. If we are a good fit, I hope to share in your journey in a compassionate and authentic manner. I have experience working with individuals of all ages, including children, teens, and transitional youth. I also have experience working with parents, providing interventions and strategies to help build healthy relationships with their children.
I believe in being open and interactive in my sessions to establish a real relationship with each person. With a genuine back and forth in a relationship I am better able to assess where people are going wrong in their own relationships. I will provide you with practical and usable tools. I am not here to simply listen in each session. People seek guidance to instigate change and my purpose in the lives of my patients is to effect that change. I specialize in helping people through the process of leaving toxic relationships.
I believe in being open and interactive in my sessions to establish a real relationship with each person. With a genuine back and forth in a relationship I am better able to assess where people are going wrong in their own relationships. I will provide you with practical and usable tools. I am not here to simply listen in each session. People seek guidance to instigate change and my purpose in the lives of my patients is to effect that change. I specialize in helping people through the process of leaving toxic relationships.
CALL if you have a PPO insurance plan! I will teach you how to utilize it to get reimbursed for a provider of your choice! I provide warm, empathetic, and effective care to individuals, couples, and families using some of the best, scientifically validated methods available. My goal is to help you find quick relief while developing the kinds of solutions that have long term, positive results. Because everyone is different, I customize treatment to the specific needs of each person and I go at the client's desired pace.
CALL if you have a PPO insurance plan! I will teach you how to utilize it to get reimbursed for a provider of your choice! I provide warm, empathetic, and effective care to individuals, couples, and families using some of the best, scientifically validated methods available. My goal is to help you find quick relief while developing the kinds of solutions that have long term, positive results. Because everyone is different, I customize treatment to the specific needs of each person and I go at the client's desired pace.
Karen Joelle Kobliska, PSY34562. Dr. Joelle Kobliska is a licensed clinical psychologist, specializing in working with teens and the adult population. Dr. Kobliska has over 9 years of direct experience conducting psychotherapy, diagnosing, and psychological assessments. After earning a B.S. degree in Social Work from California State University, Sacramento, and an M.A. in Marriage and Family Counseling from Liberty University, she went on to obtain a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from California Southern University. She has been an active clinician in professional counseling settings.
Karen Joelle Kobliska, PSY34562. Dr. Joelle Kobliska is a licensed clinical psychologist, specializing in working with teens and the adult population. Dr. Kobliska has over 9 years of direct experience conducting psychotherapy, diagnosing, and psychological assessments. After earning a B.S. degree in Social Work from California State University, Sacramento, and an M.A. in Marriage and Family Counseling from Liberty University, she went on to obtain a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from California Southern University. She has been an active clinician in professional counseling settings.
My name is Tricia Righetti. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in San Luis Obispo County, California, working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with adults specializing in substance use, trauma, anxiety, and depression using a strength-based approach. Currently, I am working with adults. Typically I see individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and substance use issues. I have a deep understanding of childhood trauma as it relates to mental health/substance use.
My name is Tricia Righetti. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in San Luis Obispo County, California, working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with adults specializing in substance use, trauma, anxiety, and depression using a strength-based approach. Currently, I am working with adults. Typically I see individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and substance use issues. I have a deep understanding of childhood trauma as it relates to mental health/substance use.
Morgan Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orange, CA 92665 (Online Only)
My name is Morgan Nelson and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am passionate about helping my clients to free themselves from the burden of trauma. It is an absolute pleasure to see my clients heal their shadows and heal their life. I am licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with 20 years of professional work experience. I am a trained EMDR therapist and wholeheartedly believe and have witnessed the power of unlocking traumatic memories stored in the brain through EMDR and reprocessing those memories and experiences into more adaptive responses.
My name is Morgan Nelson and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am passionate about helping my clients to free themselves from the burden of trauma. It is an absolute pleasure to see my clients heal their shadows and heal their life. I am licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with 20 years of professional work experience. I am a trained EMDR therapist and wholeheartedly believe and have witnessed the power of unlocking traumatic memories stored in the brain through EMDR and reprocessing those memories and experiences into more adaptive responses.
Inspired Resolutions provides effective resources to families struggling with the transitions and changes that come along with having teenagers. We are dedicated to providing interventions, resources, and counseling that is up to date, relevant, and effective. We respond to the community's needs. We are the foremost experts in helping your family find happiness.Inspired Resolutions began in 2016 in response to the great need for more effective services specifically for families raising teenagers. Today we are faced with more complicated problems than ever before. Families are having to cope with issues that we could not have imagined before.
Inspired Resolutions provides effective resources to families struggling with the transitions and changes that come along with having teenagers. We are dedicated to providing interventions, resources, and counseling that is up to date, relevant, and effective. We respond to the community's needs. We are the foremost experts in helping your family find happiness.Inspired Resolutions began in 2016 in response to the great need for more effective services specifically for families raising teenagers. Today we are faced with more complicated problems than ever before. Families are having to cope with issues that we could not have imagined before.
I've learned that therapy works best when we can be two real people having an open, ongoing conversation in the room together. I specialize in treating adults, teens and couples struggling with anxiety, stress management, relationships/dating issues, depressive symptoms or simply seeking change. My approach is authentic, safe, supportive, non-judgmental, and I absolutely love the work I do. I will actively work with you toward quick relief of symptoms while we address the long-standing limiting beliefs that have been obstacles to your emotional wellness. Other areas of focus: LGBT, past trauma, self-esteem issues, creative/performing artists, college/grad students, executives.
I've learned that therapy works best when we can be two real people having an open, ongoing conversation in the room together. I specialize in treating adults, teens and couples struggling with anxiety, stress management, relationships/dating issues, depressive symptoms or simply seeking change. My approach is authentic, safe, supportive, non-judgmental, and I absolutely love the work I do. I will actively work with you toward quick relief of symptoms while we address the long-standing limiting beliefs that have been obstacles to your emotional wellness. Other areas of focus: LGBT, past trauma, self-esteem issues, creative/performing artists, college/grad students, executives.
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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.