Adoption Therapists in Loganville, GA

Marilyn Kirkland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Loganville, GA 30052  (Online Only)
In addition to the above, I have a background in child welfare, including all areas of adoption.
When individuals are struggling with decisions, or with difficult situations at home or work, therapy can help. You can learn new ways to deal with individuals and situations in your life. These skills will help decrease or eliminate the stress, depression, and anxiety that often accompany these issues. If you struggle with a deep personal concern, talking about it and examining your thought processes, can give you a new perspective to help resolve your conflict.
In addition to the above, I have a background in child welfare, including all areas of adoption.
When individuals are struggling with decisions, or with difficult situations at home or work, therapy can help. You can learn new ways to deal with individuals and situations in your life. These skills will help decrease or eliminate the stress, depression, and anxiety that often accompany these issues. If you struggle with a deep personal concern, talking about it and examining your thought processes, can give you a new perspective to help resolve your conflict.
(404) 643-2457 View (404) 643-2457
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Mandy Michelle Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Loganville, GA 30052
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes life is just hard, you are going along, and everything is fine, when, suddenly, wham!...everything changes, and leaves you asking, "now what?" You were taught how to do Algebra, but not how to deal with the situation you find yourself in. For me, therapy is about finding the right tools for you so that you can, in the healthiest way possible, thrive in the hardest times. I want you to know that you are amazing, and infinitely capable, and that sometimes you just need a little bit of help learning how to deal with life's curve balls.
Sometimes life is just hard, you are going along, and everything is fine, when, suddenly, wham!...everything changes, and leaves you asking, "now what?" You were taught how to do Algebra, but not how to deal with the situation you find yourself in. For me, therapy is about finding the right tools for you so that you can, in the healthiest way possible, thrive in the hardest times. I want you to know that you are amazing, and infinitely capable, and that sometimes you just need a little bit of help learning how to deal with life's curve balls.
(678) 582-2108 View (678) 582-2108
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Rhonda S Mcginnis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR, CAMS II, TF-CBT, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Loganville, GA 30052  (Online Only)
All of us have found ourselves at some point feeling stuck - wanting our story to look different, but without the toolsexperiences to make that happen. As a therapist with more than 10 years experience as an educator, I believe growth happens best with compassion, gentle challenge, creativity and humor. Understanding that what happens to us impacts our mind and our body, I individualize treatment which addresses mind, body and experiences. I provide a safe space to create healthy thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors along with the tools to sustain them. I work with adolescents and adults in individual, couples and family sessions.
All of us have found ourselves at some point feeling stuck - wanting our story to look different, but without the toolsexperiences to make that happen. As a therapist with more than 10 years experience as an educator, I believe growth happens best with compassion, gentle challenge, creativity and humor. Understanding that what happens to us impacts our mind and our body, I individualize treatment which addresses mind, body and experiences. I provide a safe space to create healthy thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors along with the tools to sustain them. I work with adolescents and adults in individual, couples and family sessions.
(470) 238-2424 View (470) 238-2424
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Aligned Psychotherapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Loganville, GA 30052
Do you ever feel as if you are laboring through life with cement shoes on your feet? Do you feel frequently misunderstood or that trying to get your point across is like pushing a parked car? At Aligned Psychotherapy, LLC we aim to guide you as you uncover what you already possess, the innate ability to climb mountains and jump hurdles in the journey we call life. As a Certified Champion Influence Life Coach, you will experience a transformational process of unlocking your potential personally and professionally to produce winning effects.
Do you ever feel as if you are laboring through life with cement shoes on your feet? Do you feel frequently misunderstood or that trying to get your point across is like pushing a parked car? At Aligned Psychotherapy, LLC we aim to guide you as you uncover what you already possess, the innate ability to climb mountains and jump hurdles in the journey we call life. As a Certified Champion Influence Life Coach, you will experience a transformational process of unlocking your potential personally and professionally to produce winning effects.
(470) 744-1652 View (470) 744-1652
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Tamora Young
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC
Verified Verified
Loganville, GA 30052
I was initially trained in addiction counseling for adolescents, thus I'm more verbal than alot of therapists. I believe that most personal growth is done outside the session with homework assignments, active behavioral changes, and challenging irrational self-talk.
I was initially trained in addiction counseling for adolescents, thus I'm more verbal than alot of therapists. I believe that most personal growth is done outside the session with homework assignments, active behavioral changes, and challenging irrational self-talk.
(678) 313-8784 View (678) 313-8784
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Cheryl Lockett
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Loganville, GA 30052
My name is Dr. Lockett, I am a clinical therapist and also a non-profit organization( MIND Family & Social Services, Inc). We provide counseling and community intervention to adults and children. Our focus is on diffusing the current crisis/situation, evaluate its nature to reduce the likelihood of the re-occurrence. Our aim is to ensure clinical appropriateness of services provided, improve client's ability to care for self and family and ensure linkage to community resources.
My name is Dr. Lockett, I am a clinical therapist and also a non-profit organization( MIND Family & Social Services, Inc). We provide counseling and community intervention to adults and children. Our focus is on diffusing the current crisis/situation, evaluate its nature to reduce the likelihood of the re-occurrence. Our aim is to ensure clinical appropriateness of services provided, improve client's ability to care for self and family and ensure linkage to community resources.
(470) 264-5184 View (470) 264-5184
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Begin Again Counseling Coaching & Consultant Serv
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MDiv, MS
Verified Verified
Loganville, GA 30052
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling depressed, stressed, anxiety, trauma, grief, or having challenges in your relationships? For many people, it can be hard to cope with, or move through trauma, grief, loss and life's transitions. I’m a LPC-TeleMental Health Therapist, I offer an integrative approach to promote healings on all levels: mind, body, soul and spirit. I am here to help you move forward, cope, adapt and thrive in your relationships. Your mental health is strengthened or weakened by the relationships you have with God, self, and others. It's time for you to START WITHIN and BEGIN AGAIN! Call me to receive support via video or phone session.
Are you feeling depressed, stressed, anxiety, trauma, grief, or having challenges in your relationships? For many people, it can be hard to cope with, or move through trauma, grief, loss and life's transitions. I’m a LPC-TeleMental Health Therapist, I offer an integrative approach to promote healings on all levels: mind, body, soul and spirit. I am here to help you move forward, cope, adapt and thrive in your relationships. Your mental health is strengthened or weakened by the relationships you have with God, self, and others. It's time for you to START WITHIN and BEGIN AGAIN! Call me to receive support via video or phone session.
(678) 270-2289 View (678) 270-2289

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Pathways Transition Programs, INC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MD, LCSW, LAPC, LMSW, MFT
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, GA 30045  (Online Only)
Our clients represent the variety and richness of our community including *Parents/families seeking assistance *Courts/child protective services hoping to interrupt inter-generational cycles of family stress, conflict * Adoption/foster care agencies/refugee resettlement agencies *Adults searching for balance resilience building to meet life's challenges.
Pathways Transition Programs is a private mental health services provider in LAWRENCEVILLE, GA for all ages. We specialize in working with children, teens, and parents. In addition to our office, we visit clients in their homes, schools, & other locations (restrictions apply). From our team of medical and counseling staff, we match clients to therapists best able to address their specific needs. We offer a comprehensive array of assessment and therapy services to foster and support change/growth through healing the wounds of trauma and life challenges, and training/skill development to enhance coping skills and build resilience.
Our clients represent the variety and richness of our community including *Parents/families seeking assistance *Courts/child protective services hoping to interrupt inter-generational cycles of family stress, conflict * Adoption/foster care agencies/refugee resettlement agencies *Adults searching for balance resilience building to meet life's challenges.
Pathways Transition Programs is a private mental health services provider in LAWRENCEVILLE, GA for all ages. We specialize in working with children, teens, and parents. In addition to our office, we visit clients in their homes, schools, & other locations (restrictions apply). From our team of medical and counseling staff, we match clients to therapists best able to address their specific needs. We offer a comprehensive array of assessment and therapy services to foster and support change/growth through healing the wounds of trauma and life challenges, and training/skill development to enhance coping skills and build resilience.
(470) 323-8772 View (470) 323-8772
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Brooke D. Sitzmann-McLoughlin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Grayson, GA 30017
I work with most life issues including, but not limited to, self-growth, depression, anxiety, relationship and family problems, spirituality, cutting, adoption, trauma, loss, ADHD, adolescent and family concerns, eating concerns, college transition, retirement transition, and bipolar disorder.
I view my clients as fellow human beings in search of some type of change. For one reason or another, they feel stuck or unable to get where they want. Together we work towards growth by identifying the issues involved, establishing hopes and goals, and increasing awareness of recurring patterns that maintain dysfunction. I find that often these patterns were somehow adaptive, but are now "outdated" for life's current situation. As awareness of one's desires, perceptions, fears, and strengths increase, doors often begin to open. There are more options and more opportunities for change and connection with others.
I work with most life issues including, but not limited to, self-growth, depression, anxiety, relationship and family problems, spirituality, cutting, adoption, trauma, loss, ADHD, adolescent and family concerns, eating concerns, college transition, retirement transition, and bipolar disorder.
I view my clients as fellow human beings in search of some type of change. For one reason or another, they feel stuck or unable to get where they want. Together we work towards growth by identifying the issues involved, establishing hopes and goals, and increasing awareness of recurring patterns that maintain dysfunction. I find that often these patterns were somehow adaptive, but are now "outdated" for life's current situation. As awareness of one's desires, perceptions, fears, and strengths increase, doors often begin to open. There are more options and more opportunities for change and connection with others.
(678) 509-2324 View (678) 509-2324
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Tangrill D Varner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCBA
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30078
I have over 20 yrs of experience working with children, adolescents, teens , young adults and adults with ADHD, Autism, Adoption, Depression, Conduct Disorder, Bi-polar Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder as well as Sexual, Physical, Emotional Abuse and Family Conflict/Divorce.
I have over 20 yrs of experience working with children, adolescents, teens , young adults and adults with ADHD, Autism, Adoption, Depression, Conduct Disorder, Bi-polar Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder as well as Sexual, Physical, Emotional Abuse and Family Conflict/Divorce.
(404) 549-6265 View (404) 549-6265
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Pathways Transition Programs, INC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, GA 30045  (Online Only)
Our clients represent the variety and richness of our community: *Parents/families seeking assistance *Courts/child protective services hoping to interrupt inter-generational cycles of family stress, conflict * Adoption/foster care agencies/refugee resettlement agencies *Adults searching for balance resilience building to meet life's challenges.
Pathways Transition Programs, INC. is a private, community based mental health services provider. We serve children, adolescents, adults, and families residing in Hall County & the surrounding counties of Georgia. PTP is able to provide therapy, paraprofessional, and psychiatry services to both English & Spanish speaking clients. We offer services in the school, home, and community setting. Our comprehensive array of assessments/therapy services foster change & growth while supporting clients to heal their wounds of trauma & life challenges. We provide training/skill development to enhance coping skills & build resilience.
Our clients represent the variety and richness of our community: *Parents/families seeking assistance *Courts/child protective services hoping to interrupt inter-generational cycles of family stress, conflict * Adoption/foster care agencies/refugee resettlement agencies *Adults searching for balance resilience building to meet life's challenges.
Pathways Transition Programs, INC. is a private, community based mental health services provider. We serve children, adolescents, adults, and families residing in Hall County & the surrounding counties of Georgia. PTP is able to provide therapy, paraprofessional, and psychiatry services to both English & Spanish speaking clients. We offer services in the school, home, and community setting. Our comprehensive array of assessments/therapy services foster change & growth while supporting clients to heal their wounds of trauma & life challenges. We provide training/skill development to enhance coping skills & build resilience.
(470) 236-5317 x5 View (470) 236-5317 x5
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Sarah Palmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Monroe, GA 30656
Hello! My name is Sarah Palmer and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I focus on developing a warm, safe environment to encourage the processing of difficult or traumatic experiences while allowing for healing in a holistic manner and assisting the client in gaining the coping skills necessary to increase their feeling of resiliency. I have focused my training and experience on working with those who are dealing with trauma and/or those who healing from traumatic life experiences.
Hello! My name is Sarah Palmer and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I focus on developing a warm, safe environment to encourage the processing of difficult or traumatic experiences while allowing for healing in a holistic manner and assisting the client in gaining the coping skills necessary to increase their feeling of resiliency. I have focused my training and experience on working with those who are dealing with trauma and/or those who healing from traumatic life experiences.
(770) 525-6560 View (770) 525-6560
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Helen M Clark
DEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30039
Trilogy Counseling & Learning Center provides quality mental health care, which is delivered in a caring, competent, and respectful environment. The center seeks to provide clients a welcoming atmosphere where they are free to explore issues and pursue personal growth. Dr. Clark, a Georgia Licensed Professional Counselor and the center's owner, considers the client-provider relationship a priority. She utilizes an eclectic counseling approach based on the individual client needs and issues presented. Please contact Dr. Clark for information about your concerns and needs.
Trilogy Counseling & Learning Center provides quality mental health care, which is delivered in a caring, competent, and respectful environment. The center seeks to provide clients a welcoming atmosphere where they are free to explore issues and pursue personal growth. Dr. Clark, a Georgia Licensed Professional Counselor and the center's owner, considers the client-provider relationship a priority. She utilizes an eclectic counseling approach based on the individual client needs and issues presented. Please contact Dr. Clark for information about your concerns and needs.
(404) 566-9676 View (404) 566-9676
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DeAnn Langley, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, GA 30042
DeAnn holds a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Behavioral Sciences from Oglethorpe University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Georgia Board Certified. She is a member of the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia (LPCA). Her experience includes working with families, individuals, children and groups in a variety of roles and settings over the past twenty-five years.
DeAnn holds a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Behavioral Sciences from Oglethorpe University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Georgia Board Certified. She is a member of the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia (LPCA). Her experience includes working with families, individuals, children and groups in a variety of roles and settings over the past twenty-five years.
(404) 947-5305 View (404) 947-5305
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Cathy Arrington
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MFT, NCC, CPCS, MACC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
You are courageous and willing to make a positive change! I specialize in working with couples, children, adolescents, and families. We may combine many treatment methods, including solutions and balancing of social, spiritual, environmental, and physical aspects of functioning. By developing specific treatment goals, we have a greater chance of successful outcomes. Also, I'm a Sondermind Provider for additional resources!
You are courageous and willing to make a positive change! I specialize in working with couples, children, adolescents, and families. We may combine many treatment methods, including solutions and balancing of social, spiritual, environmental, and physical aspects of functioning. By developing specific treatment goals, we have a greater chance of successful outcomes. Also, I'm a Sondermind Provider for additional resources!
(678) 304-8533 View (678) 304-8533
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Christiana Olaga-Buah
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30039  (Online Only)
Gye Nyame -"I fear none but God!" "Only through peace of mind can you thrive"- Is your relationship not what you envisioned it? Are you demoralized by the demands of everyday stresses, devastated by uncontrollable grief and loss, apprehensive and uncertain about how to re-gain control of your life? Do you have unresolved significant emotional feelings which are keeping you from moving on in your life and or relationships? Are you frustrated, overwhelmed, burned out, depressed, lack motivation and are going through power struggle with your children and adolescents?
Gye Nyame -"I fear none but God!" "Only through peace of mind can you thrive"- Is your relationship not what you envisioned it? Are you demoralized by the demands of everyday stresses, devastated by uncontrollable grief and loss, apprehensive and uncertain about how to re-gain control of your life? Do you have unresolved significant emotional feelings which are keeping you from moving on in your life and or relationships? Are you frustrated, overwhelmed, burned out, depressed, lack motivation and are going through power struggle with your children and adolescents?
(973) 419-6832 View (973) 419-6832
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Christine Burrell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Snellville, GA 30078
People need solutions that work in real life! What truly inspires me is witnessing people who initially come to therapy feeling lost, challenged, or confused, and as we work together, I see them find the courage and strength to change! Helping people discover that life can be different is rewarding - whether it's struggles at school or work, depression, self harm, anxiety, a life stressor, or a past traumatic event - we can tackle it and help you (or your child) re-write or edit this story.
People need solutions that work in real life! What truly inspires me is witnessing people who initially come to therapy feeling lost, challenged, or confused, and as we work together, I see them find the courage and strength to change! Helping people discover that life can be different is rewarding - whether it's struggles at school or work, depression, self harm, anxiety, a life stressor, or a past traumatic event - we can tackle it and help you (or your child) re-write or edit this story.
(770) 450-5283 View (770) 450-5283
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Kimberly Hawthorne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, GA 30042  (Online Only)
We all struggle at times, but you don't have to do it alone. When life brings tests and trials, we may need some extra support and clarity. Whether or not you have received counseling before, it takes awareness and courage to reach out for professional help. I can assist you with discovering and building upon your own inner strengths and resources.
We all struggle at times, but you don't have to do it alone. When life brings tests and trials, we may need some extra support and clarity. Whether or not you have received counseling before, it takes awareness and courage to reach out for professional help. I can assist you with discovering and building upon your own inner strengths and resources.
(470) 266-3327 View (470) 266-3327
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Michelle Lisa King
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30039
I am Michelle King. I am a clinical social worker in both states of Georgia and Vermont. I work from a positive psychotherapy framework. Therapy is in pursuit of change and that is an active pursuit and not passive so, we will work together during sessions. My goal is for you to leave the session having an understanding, a clear mind, and a plan. I am a positive psychotherapist that approaches treatment with kindness, compassion, and no judgment. My goal in sessions is for you to be able to trust and speak freely while processing and coming up with a plan. My desire is to help.
I am Michelle King. I am a clinical social worker in both states of Georgia and Vermont. I work from a positive psychotherapy framework. Therapy is in pursuit of change and that is an active pursuit and not passive so, we will work together during sessions. My goal is for you to leave the session having an understanding, a clear mind, and a plan. I am a positive psychotherapist that approaches treatment with kindness, compassion, and no judgment. My goal in sessions is for you to be able to trust and speak freely while processing and coming up with a plan. My desire is to help.
(470) 613-3096 View (470) 613-3096
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McLain Counseling LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30078
In our world with so many ways and/or devices to keep us close or connected, why are we so ‘disconnected’. Why are our relationships in shambles? Sometimes we need support, encouragement, and guidance to help us get through the hard times. As your therapist, it is my responsibility to work myself out of a job. To give you some things that will help you deal with the difficulties now, as well as the ones you will encounter in the future. I use various methods and ways to support and encourage a better way of living. When we are hurt, we often act in ways that are self-protecting, but are detrimental to the relationship.
In our world with so many ways and/or devices to keep us close or connected, why are we so ‘disconnected’. Why are our relationships in shambles? Sometimes we need support, encouragement, and guidance to help us get through the hard times. As your therapist, it is my responsibility to work myself out of a job. To give you some things that will help you deal with the difficulties now, as well as the ones you will encounter in the future. I use various methods and ways to support and encourage a better way of living. When we are hurt, we often act in ways that are self-protecting, but are detrimental to the relationship.
(770) 373-5579 View (770) 373-5579
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.