Adoption Therapists in Milton, GA

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Susan P Richardson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milton, GA 30009
Working with adoptive families and all those within the adoption constellation has given me in-depth understanding and empathy around the unique challenges and stressors parents and children face.
I have a deep passion for the healing, resilience, and growth of children and families. My clients are parents and families who may feel that they are at the end of their rope with their children and struggling to find ways to help them heal, connect, and grow. It is an honor to join clients and be a part of helping to build greater resiliency, peace of mind and relationship satisfaction. While adoption is one of my core specialties, the issues of connection, attachment, emotional regulation, and relational healing are common to everyone, and pervasive in our mood and anxiety levels. I welcome all wanting to improve relationships.
Working with adoptive families and all those within the adoption constellation has given me in-depth understanding and empathy around the unique challenges and stressors parents and children face.
I have a deep passion for the healing, resilience, and growth of children and families. My clients are parents and families who may feel that they are at the end of their rope with their children and struggling to find ways to help them heal, connect, and grow. It is an honor to join clients and be a part of helping to build greater resiliency, peace of mind and relationship satisfaction. While adoption is one of my core specialties, the issues of connection, attachment, emotional regulation, and relational healing are common to everyone, and pervasive in our mood and anxiety levels. I welcome all wanting to improve relationships.
(678) 658-2037 View (678) 658-2037
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Amber Moreman Sargent
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milton, GA 30004
Therapy is one of those worthwhile challenges in life, but it should always help more than it hurts. I believe that each person has the ability to meet their goals inside of them already and I partner with clients to help them to identify their strengths and put them into motion to achieve their goals. I use elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and a holistic approach to meet clients right where they are with various planned or unplanned life changes. My goal is to help clients feel supported, safe, and empowered to achieve their goals.
Therapy is one of those worthwhile challenges in life, but it should always help more than it hurts. I believe that each person has the ability to meet their goals inside of them already and I partner with clients to help them to identify their strengths and put them into motion to achieve their goals. I use elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and a holistic approach to meet clients right where they are with various planned or unplanned life changes. My goal is to help clients feel supported, safe, and empowered to achieve their goals.
(678) 990-2186 View (678) 990-2186
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Terresha Anthony
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Milton, GA 30004
My passion is for helping children and their parents thrive through Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, or PCIT. As a specialist in this evidenced-based approach, I understand the unique challenges parents face when they have a child with disruptive, aggressive, overactive, or destructive behaviors. I understand the anxiety a parent experiences when they don't know if their child can participate in school, summer camps, and religious activities. I understand the frustration and overwhelming feelings parents experience when they have tried many ways to manage their children's behaviors.
My passion is for helping children and their parents thrive through Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, or PCIT. As a specialist in this evidenced-based approach, I understand the unique challenges parents face when they have a child with disruptive, aggressive, overactive, or destructive behaviors. I understand the anxiety a parent experiences when they don't know if their child can participate in school, summer camps, and religious activities. I understand the frustration and overwhelming feelings parents experience when they have tried many ways to manage their children's behaviors.
(678) 903-1677 View (678) 903-1677
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L. Leigh Ayer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Milton, GA 30004
My main focus is to help clients identify and build on their personal strengths so they can overcome the obstacles preventing them from realizing their full potential. My first priority when I meet with a client is to collaboratively establish therapy goals and determine what they would like to attain from the counseling process. Based on this information I personalize each session to help my clients achieve their goals. With every interaction, my goal is always the same: that you leave my office feeling that you were heard and validated.
My main focus is to help clients identify and build on their personal strengths so they can overcome the obstacles preventing them from realizing their full potential. My first priority when I meet with a client is to collaboratively establish therapy goals and determine what they would like to attain from the counseling process. Based on this information I personalize each session to help my clients achieve their goals. With every interaction, my goal is always the same: that you leave my office feeling that you were heard and validated.
(470) 839-3296 View (470) 839-3296
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Early Connections Child & Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, CPCS, RPT-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Milton, GA 30004
Sometimes we find ourselves in a challenging season. With changes at home, struggles at school, parenting pitfalls, or increased stress, we can feel uncertain and discouraged. For kids, this can look like increased anxiety, fears, depression, loneliness, and anger. And these BIG feelings can surface as BIG behaviors wreaking havoc at home. As a parent, you need support too - guidance on how to care for your family’s emotional well-being while juggling all, and I mean ALL, the things and taking care of yourself too.
Sometimes we find ourselves in a challenging season. With changes at home, struggles at school, parenting pitfalls, or increased stress, we can feel uncertain and discouraged. For kids, this can look like increased anxiety, fears, depression, loneliness, and anger. And these BIG feelings can surface as BIG behaviors wreaking havoc at home. As a parent, you need support too - guidance on how to care for your family’s emotional well-being while juggling all, and I mean ALL, the things and taking care of yourself too.
(678) 379-1535 View (678) 379-1535
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Moeller and Associates, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Milton, GA 30004
Moeller and Associates was founded in 1995. All clinicians have a Masters Degree or PhD in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling along with designated State Licensure and/or Certifications. This team offers expertise in mood disorders, anxiety disorders substance abuse, relationship/marital issues, grief counseling, and workplace issues. Populations served are for children, adolescents, and adults of various multi-national backgrounds. All clinicians within the team participate in ongoing education and training allowing them cutting edge knowledge of behavioral healthcare and interventions to improve one's mental health. We welcome the opportunity to serve our community.
Moeller and Associates was founded in 1995. All clinicians have a Masters Degree or PhD in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling along with designated State Licensure and/or Certifications. This team offers expertise in mood disorders, anxiety disorders substance abuse, relationship/marital issues, grief counseling, and workplace issues. Populations served are for children, adolescents, and adults of various multi-national backgrounds. All clinicians within the team participate in ongoing education and training allowing them cutting edge knowledge of behavioral healthcare and interventions to improve one's mental health. We welcome the opportunity to serve our community.
(770) 691-2307 View (770) 691-2307
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Dawn M Foster
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milton, GA 30004
I help persons of all ages whose anxiety is spoiling their ability to participate fully in life. Chronic untreated anxiety is a deep form of suffering not visible to others. Treatment starts when you feel really heard and understood. I always begin by listening deeply. The journey of healing and change can be made a bit lighter when shared with a caring therapist. I provide safe, supportive and interactive help to enable you, or your loved one, to manage and overcome anxieties and fears. Together we can make your life and relationships better.
I help persons of all ages whose anxiety is spoiling their ability to participate fully in life. Chronic untreated anxiety is a deep form of suffering not visible to others. Treatment starts when you feel really heard and understood. I always begin by listening deeply. The journey of healing and change can be made a bit lighter when shared with a caring therapist. I provide safe, supportive and interactive help to enable you, or your loved one, to manage and overcome anxieties and fears. Together we can make your life and relationships better.
(770) 299-4482 View (770) 299-4482
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Nancy Shertok
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Milton, GA 30004  (Online Only)
Are you struggling personally or professionally? Let's work together to resolve conflict, build on your strengths, improve communication and create meaningful connections. I have over 30 years of experience in private practice.
Are you struggling personally or professionally? Let's work together to resolve conflict, build on your strengths, improve communication and create meaningful connections. I have over 30 years of experience in private practice.
(678) 929-5905 View (678) 929-5905
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Brandi Smallwood
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ASDCS
Verified Verified
Milton, GA 30004
I enjoy helping children, teens, and adults face their current challenges and find a path to wellness that allows them to flourish. I have experience working with a variety of clients of all ages. Areas of focus often include anxiety/stress, ADHD, depression, self-esteem, behavioral problems at home or school, social skills, life changes/transitions, toxic job recovery, OCD, compulsive thoughts, ASD, and more. I strive to create a nonjudgmental space where all that enter my door feel heard, empowered and safe to examine what is not working for them and find new habits.
I enjoy helping children, teens, and adults face their current challenges and find a path to wellness that allows them to flourish. I have experience working with a variety of clients of all ages. Areas of focus often include anxiety/stress, ADHD, depression, self-esteem, behavioral problems at home or school, social skills, life changes/transitions, toxic job recovery, OCD, compulsive thoughts, ASD, and more. I strive to create a nonjudgmental space where all that enter my door feel heard, empowered and safe to examine what is not working for them and find new habits.
(678) 257-7290 View (678) 257-7290
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Alyssa Ealy
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC, LAPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milton, GA 30004
Are you struggling with relationships and boundaries? Are going through recent changes or wanting to chase your dreams but feel uncertain or unmotivated? Are you experiencing an increase in anxiety or depression that is stopping you from being the best you? Therapy can be a great a tool to help any of these possible feelings or changes you may be facing. You may be ready to take back control of your life and find some relief, or you might be at the stage of wondering if things can be better. I can help with all of these things, let's set up a no cost consultation call to see if I am a good fit for you!
Are you struggling with relationships and boundaries? Are going through recent changes or wanting to chase your dreams but feel uncertain or unmotivated? Are you experiencing an increase in anxiety or depression that is stopping you from being the best you? Therapy can be a great a tool to help any of these possible feelings or changes you may be facing. You may be ready to take back control of your life and find some relief, or you might be at the stage of wondering if things can be better. I can help with all of these things, let's set up a no cost consultation call to see if I am a good fit for you!
(678) 820-4746 View (678) 820-4746
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Marquita Thomas-Buchanan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Milton, GA 30009  (Online Only)
Hi. I'm Marquita and I've been a social worker for 15 years and counting. I strive to help my clients navigate this challenging journey we know as life. Sometimes on this journey, we experience things such as anxiety, depression, life changes, set backs, and other bumps in the road, but what I've learned is that we can almost always navigate through or around them and keep on going. Today's challenges can be very complex and what I love to do is help my clients tap into the talents and strengths they already have to remind them just how great they are. You can do this!
Hi. I'm Marquita and I've been a social worker for 15 years and counting. I strive to help my clients navigate this challenging journey we know as life. Sometimes on this journey, we experience things such as anxiety, depression, life changes, set backs, and other bumps in the road, but what I've learned is that we can almost always navigate through or around them and keep on going. Today's challenges can be very complex and what I love to do is help my clients tap into the talents and strengths they already have to remind them just how great they are. You can do this!
(912) 913-9338 View (912) 913-9338
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Canton Counseling-- Jennie-Lynn Saccoccia
Counselor, MS, NCC, LAPC
Verified Verified
Milton, GA 30004
Mental health struggles, counseling, and therapeutic relationship can be intimidating phrases. Whether you want a mental health check in, feel stuck in place, help with difficult transitions, or beginning a new exploration in your life, I would take the next steps alongside you.
Mental health struggles, counseling, and therapeutic relationship can be intimidating phrases. Whether you want a mental health check in, feel stuck in place, help with difficult transitions, or beginning a new exploration in your life, I would take the next steps alongside you.
(470) 458-3079 View (470) 458-3079
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Dorit Atar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Milton, GA 30004
Welcome to my practice. Taking that first step to feeling better and improving the quality of your life often involves risk and trust, and you are courageous for doing so. My priority is to create a safe place for you to share and explore your thoughts and feelings, and guide you on your journey of discovery and growth. Life is challenging, but you don't have to face those challenges alone.
Welcome to my practice. Taking that first step to feeling better and improving the quality of your life often involves risk and trust, and you are courageous for doing so. My priority is to create a safe place for you to share and explore your thoughts and feelings, and guide you on your journey of discovery and growth. Life is challenging, but you don't have to face those challenges alone.
(678) 839-9440 View (678) 839-9440
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Symmetry Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Milton, GA 30004
At Symmetry Counseling we strive to support the mind-body connection in healing the complete person. We offer psychotherapy and psychological testing services as well as supportive therapies for all phases and stages of life and have a diverse staff available to meet your needs. Our clinicians are seasoned professionals with many years of experience providing an exceptional level of care to clients.
At Symmetry Counseling we strive to support the mind-body connection in healing the complete person. We offer psychotherapy and psychological testing services as well as supportive therapies for all phases and stages of life and have a diverse staff available to meet your needs. Our clinicians are seasoned professionals with many years of experience providing an exceptional level of care to clients.
(770) 637-4310 View (770) 637-4310
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Kelsey Anne Donahue
Licensed Professional Counselor, BA, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Milton, GA 30004
Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. Finding the right counselor that fits your needs is an important part of the therapeutic journey. My first goal as a counselor is to build rapport in the first few sessions. Trusting your counselor is important to making progress in each session. I'm compassionate, empathetic, and open-minded. Each client is unique in their own way and it is important that I tailor each client to the appropriate therapeutic modality.
Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. Finding the right counselor that fits your needs is an important part of the therapeutic journey. My first goal as a counselor is to build rapport in the first few sessions. Trusting your counselor is important to making progress in each session. I'm compassionate, empathetic, and open-minded. Each client is unique in their own way and it is important that I tailor each client to the appropriate therapeutic modality.
(678) 578-7100 View (678) 578-7100
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Erica Chesser
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milton, GA 30004
Have you noticed that you have been feeling anxious, down, stressed, or stuck? Are you ready to improve how you feel and think? I can provide support with issues related to depression, anxiety, relationships, school, and many other issues. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and enjoy helping clients with concerns related to gender identity and sexual orientation. My background has included pediatrics and adult counseling.
Have you noticed that you have been feeling anxious, down, stressed, or stuck? Are you ready to improve how you feel and think? I can provide support with issues related to depression, anxiety, relationships, school, and many other issues. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and enjoy helping clients with concerns related to gender identity and sexual orientation. My background has included pediatrics and adult counseling.
(470) 458-4473 View (470) 458-4473
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Meredith Nowak
Counselor, EdS, MEd, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Milton, GA 30004
Hello! I am so glad you are here. I look forward to beginning this journey with you and getting to know the unique individual that you are. No two people are alike. So, I want to make this an individualized experience for each person that steps through my office doors. I look forward to walking alongside you on this journey while you achieve your personal and therapeutic goals. Some days may be harder than others and I want you to know that is 100% okay! And with that, I am here to support you throughout your journey. I consider it an honor to be your therapist and I cannot wait to begin!
Hello! I am so glad you are here. I look forward to beginning this journey with you and getting to know the unique individual that you are. No two people are alike. So, I want to make this an individualized experience for each person that steps through my office doors. I look forward to walking alongside you on this journey while you achieve your personal and therapeutic goals. Some days may be harder than others and I want you to know that is 100% okay! And with that, I am here to support you throughout your journey. I consider it an honor to be your therapist and I cannot wait to begin!
(770) 702-2982 View (770) 702-2982
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Kristen E Shoemaker
Counselor, MAEd, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Milton, GA 30004
My desire is to come alongside you to provide a supportive and caring space during life transitions, relationship issues, or stressful life events. I work with women, couples, adolescents and their families struggling with anxiety, depression, addictions, and faith-based issues. I also journey with people in understanding their story around trauma, childhood sexual abuse, and relationship issues that leave you confused and feeling alone. If you find you are struggling with the past or even anxiety promoted by an uncertain future which is affecting your relationships and distorting your view of yourself, I would love to help.
My desire is to come alongside you to provide a supportive and caring space during life transitions, relationship issues, or stressful life events. I work with women, couples, adolescents and their families struggling with anxiety, depression, addictions, and faith-based issues. I also journey with people in understanding their story around trauma, childhood sexual abuse, and relationship issues that leave you confused and feeling alone. If you find you are struggling with the past or even anxiety promoted by an uncertain future which is affecting your relationships and distorting your view of yourself, I would love to help.
(678) 658-3049 View (678) 658-3049

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Ronda June
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Areas of Focus include: Adoption challenges, Anxiety, Caregiver Support, Depression, Divorce, Men's issues, and Midlife transition.
"Hope is being able to see there is light despite all the darkness" Desmond Tut. I believe in utilizing a person centered approach to therapy as it emphasizes individuality, rights, privacy, choice, independence, dignity, respect and partnership. I employ evidence based approaches such as Solution Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while integrating mindfulness and psychoeducation into my practice. I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 15 years experience working with adolescents and adults in varying capacities.
Areas of Focus include: Adoption challenges, Anxiety, Caregiver Support, Depression, Divorce, Men's issues, and Midlife transition.
"Hope is being able to see there is light despite all the darkness" Desmond Tut. I believe in utilizing a person centered approach to therapy as it emphasizes individuality, rights, privacy, choice, independence, dignity, respect and partnership. I employ evidence based approaches such as Solution Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while integrating mindfulness and psychoeducation into my practice. I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 15 years experience working with adolescents and adults in varying capacities.
(678) 932-0756 View (678) 932-0756
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Lyla Mills
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30022
I specialize in adoption/foster care, relationship conflict/marital conflict (codependency, narcissism, attachment, etc.
I want to applaud you for taking a step towards healing, growth, and discovery of self. I’m a Licensed Master Social Worker that weaves creativity, an integrative approach to therapeutic modalities, and, most importantly, compassion, into my therapeutic practice. My mission is to guide clients on a transformative journey, fostering comfort, safety, and acceptance.
I specialize in adoption/foster care, relationship conflict/marital conflict (codependency, narcissism, attachment, etc.
I want to applaud you for taking a step towards healing, growth, and discovery of self. I’m a Licensed Master Social Worker that weaves creativity, an integrative approach to therapeutic modalities, and, most importantly, compassion, into my therapeutic practice. My mission is to guide clients on a transformative journey, fostering comfort, safety, and acceptance.
(470) 634-8811 View (470) 634-8811

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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.