Adoption Therapists in Columbia, MD
Jodi Cobb
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21045 (Online Only)
With over 35 years of experience, I bring compassion, humor, and creativity to my work with individuals and families. My professional interests include psychotherapy with parent-child dyads, parent support from an attachment-focused lens, and individual work with adults and teens. I have experience and interest in working with families impacted by attachment issues, adoption, foster care, trauma, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
With over 35 years of experience, I bring compassion, humor, and creativity to my work with individuals and families. My professional interests include psychotherapy with parent-child dyads, parent support from an attachment-focused lens, and individual work with adults and teens. I have experience and interest in working with families impacted by attachment issues, adoption, foster care, trauma, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
I've been in the social work field since 1996 working with adults, children, and families. I worked in the foster and adoption field for over 18 years and I specialize in attachment related issues and early childhood trauma. I work with people experiencing anxiety, mood disorders and adjustment related issues as well as phase of life issues, grief and work/life balance. In working with my clients, I use a direct, supportive, and interactive approach. In addition to my work as a social worker, I am also fitness instructor and I promote an overall sense of well-being, both physically and mentally.
I've been in the social work field since 1996 working with adults, children, and families. I worked in the foster and adoption field for over 18 years and I specialize in attachment related issues and early childhood trauma. I work with people experiencing anxiety, mood disorders and adjustment related issues as well as phase of life issues, grief and work/life balance. In working with my clients, I use a direct, supportive, and interactive approach. In addition to my work as a social worker, I am also fitness instructor and I promote an overall sense of well-being, both physically and mentally.
Pamela Bel Anu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044
I have training in grief and loss as well as infertility, parenting, and adoption.
Is there something holding you back from the experience of feeling fully alive, safe, and satisfied in your own life; in your own skin? Experiencing internal and external difficulties long enough and under enough stress, we become disconnected to what makes life worth living. I believe my job is to provide a safe space and be a supportive, caring, non-judgmental presence as a guide and collaborator. Together we can face what is hurting or not helping you. I have worked over the years in a variety of settings with adults, children, teens, families and couples from diverse backgrounds and identities.
I have training in grief and loss as well as infertility, parenting, and adoption.
Is there something holding you back from the experience of feeling fully alive, safe, and satisfied in your own life; in your own skin? Experiencing internal and external difficulties long enough and under enough stress, we become disconnected to what makes life worth living. I believe my job is to provide a safe space and be a supportive, caring, non-judgmental presence as a guide and collaborator. Together we can face what is hurting or not helping you. I have worked over the years in a variety of settings with adults, children, teens, families and couples from diverse backgrounds and identities.
My services include comprehensive Parenting Competence Evaluations and Adoption Evaluations.
My counseling philosophy is based on the empathic understanding of the individual's circumstances and challenges impacting their functioning in life. I believe that insight, working in the “here and now,” addressing short and long-term goals, and acquiring healthy coping mechanisms are crucial to overcome emotional distress and acquire emotional growth. My philosophy as a therapist is that the clients are the EXPERTS and that the therapist is the one that follows the clients’ lead helping them to understand and solve in a healthy way their inner struggles and conflicts.
My services include comprehensive Parenting Competence Evaluations and Adoption Evaluations.
My counseling philosophy is based on the empathic understanding of the individual's circumstances and challenges impacting their functioning in life. I believe that insight, working in the “here and now,” addressing short and long-term goals, and acquiring healthy coping mechanisms are crucial to overcome emotional distress and acquire emotional growth. My philosophy as a therapist is that the clients are the EXPERTS and that the therapist is the one that follows the clients’ lead helping them to understand and solve in a healthy way their inner struggles and conflicts.
Couples & Family Institute of MPB Group, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045
We work with families of adoption, foster care & blended families.
I serve as the Program Director for the Couples & Family Institute. I envisioned & created the Couples & Family Institute in 2018, a program that focuses on providing comprehensive and systemic care for families & couples. My love & respect for the importance of happy families, positioned myself to share this passion with MPB Group for the last 10 + years. I have a team of highly motivated therapists who wish to help heal couples & families with their challenging relational dynamics. The team has expertise in depression, anxiety, ADHD, pre-marital, divorce. blended families, and trauma.
We work with families of adoption, foster care & blended families.
I serve as the Program Director for the Couples & Family Institute. I envisioned & created the Couples & Family Institute in 2018, a program that focuses on providing comprehensive and systemic care for families & couples. My love & respect for the importance of happy families, positioned myself to share this passion with MPB Group for the last 10 + years. I have a team of highly motivated therapists who wish to help heal couples & families with their challenging relational dynamics. The team has expertise in depression, anxiety, ADHD, pre-marital, divorce. blended families, and trauma.
Nicole Maus-Chaudhury
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21045
Waitlist for new clients
I'm also an adoptive parent, so I'm personally and professionally well-versed in the questions, concerns, and problems related to adoption.
I believe that you have the capability to help yourself, but perhaps you need my knowledge and support to do so. My purpose is to help you tap into your strengths and what you already know about yourself, and help you to change your thoughts in order to change how you feel. My goal is to empower you and guide you toward your goals, whether they involve managing anxiety or depression, navigating infertility or adoption, dealing with work or school stressors, or improving your family relationships. NOTE: I do not offer traditional couples counseling at this time. The only couples I see are ones experiencing infertility.
I'm also an adoptive parent, so I'm personally and professionally well-versed in the questions, concerns, and problems related to adoption.
I believe that you have the capability to help yourself, but perhaps you need my knowledge and support to do so. My purpose is to help you tap into your strengths and what you already know about yourself, and help you to change your thoughts in order to change how you feel. My goal is to empower you and guide you toward your goals, whether they involve managing anxiety or depression, navigating infertility or adoption, dealing with work or school stressors, or improving your family relationships. NOTE: I do not offer traditional couples counseling at this time. The only couples I see are ones experiencing infertility.
Some of my experience includes dealing with ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome and Traits, Parenting Issues, Adoption, Anxiety (including PTSD and OCD), Depression and other Mood Disorders, Marital/Couple Problems, Adult-Teen Developmental Issues and Conflicts, Problems of Early Childhood, Personality Disorders, Transitions in life such as Divorce or Loss, and formal Cognitive and Personality Assessments.
It takes a lot of courage to seek help, especially in a world that unfairly stigmatizes getting psychological services. Lack of understanding of what therapy is and how people can benefit from it prevents some from using professional services to know and understand themselves better, to improve relationships, and to live more meaningful, fulfilling lives regardless of their challenges. Sometimes people have troubling symptoms due to anxiety, depression, and other disorders and need help to address these symptoms and their causes. I use a variety of approaches to help clients. My goal is to empower clients through a healthy, therapeutic relationship.
Some of my experience includes dealing with ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome and Traits, Parenting Issues, Adoption, Anxiety (including PTSD and OCD), Depression and other Mood Disorders, Marital/Couple Problems, Adult-Teen Developmental Issues and Conflicts, Problems of Early Childhood, Personality Disorders, Transitions in life such as Divorce or Loss, and formal Cognitive and Personality Assessments.
It takes a lot of courage to seek help, especially in a world that unfairly stigmatizes getting psychological services. Lack of understanding of what therapy is and how people can benefit from it prevents some from using professional services to know and understand themselves better, to improve relationships, and to live more meaningful, fulfilling lives regardless of their challenges. Sometimes people have troubling symptoms due to anxiety, depression, and other disorders and need help to address these symptoms and their causes. I use a variety of approaches to help clients. My goal is to empower clients through a healthy, therapeutic relationship.
I believe one of the most healing things we can do is understand our stories and how it affects our everyday life and relationships. These experiences can manifest in different ways such as anxiety, emotional numbness, or relationship challenges. The clients I work with have oftentimes experienced complex relational traumas in childhood and dysfunctional family dynamics. Through these difficult experiences, we develop coping strategies and protective behaviors, which may no longer be serving you.
I believe one of the most healing things we can do is understand our stories and how it affects our everyday life and relationships. These experiences can manifest in different ways such as anxiety, emotional numbness, or relationship challenges. The clients I work with have oftentimes experienced complex relational traumas in childhood and dysfunctional family dynamics. Through these difficult experiences, we develop coping strategies and protective behaviors, which may no longer be serving you.
Kim Flyr
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044
If you are feeling overwhelmed, don't suffer alone! Everyone can use support sometimes, and I love finding ways to help clients feel comforted, supported, and encouraged. I work primarily with women, although that work can extend into couples and families. I work on many different issues, but have special interest in anxiety, life transitions, grief, and parenting work. I offer an integrated model for counseling and wellness including a holistic approach, practical ideas for change, a beautiful setting, and yoga and retreat offerings. Good counseling can create a connection where change, and growth are possible and even likely.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, don't suffer alone! Everyone can use support sometimes, and I love finding ways to help clients feel comforted, supported, and encouraged. I work primarily with women, although that work can extend into couples and families. I work on many different issues, but have special interest in anxiety, life transitions, grief, and parenting work. I offer an integrated model for counseling and wellness including a holistic approach, practical ideas for change, a beautiful setting, and yoga and retreat offerings. Good counseling can create a connection where change, and growth are possible and even likely.
" If are looking for connection, caring, safe insight and expertise to transform you inside out holistically I am a good fit for you". I work with adults, families and adolescents. As a Holisitc Psychologist and Coach after 25 years of experience I have many tools like CBT, EMDR, yoga, mindfulness, divorce & executive coaching and more to bring to you. I specialize in working with anxiety, trauma, depression, marriage family & divorce, anger, abuse issues and more. Call or email me. My aim is to help you Recover now and Increase your Self-acceptance, Coping Strategies and hence live a Happier, Healthier lifestyle.
" If are looking for connection, caring, safe insight and expertise to transform you inside out holistically I am a good fit for you". I work with adults, families and adolescents. As a Holisitc Psychologist and Coach after 25 years of experience I have many tools like CBT, EMDR, yoga, mindfulness, divorce & executive coaching and more to bring to you. I specialize in working with anxiety, trauma, depression, marriage family & divorce, anger, abuse issues and more. Call or email me. My aim is to help you Recover now and Increase your Self-acceptance, Coping Strategies and hence live a Happier, Healthier lifestyle.
Karen Mcclelland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045
I started 911 Help For Parents & Relationships after many years of working with children, adolescents, and families. I discovered that not only were the children struggling, but so were their parents. I sought out more training to develop a specialty in Parenting Coaching, and later Relationship Coaching. In addition, I now have a special expertise and interest in Infidelity Recovery as many of the individuals, families, and couples I've worked with have been affected by this complex and little-understood issue.
I started 911 Help For Parents & Relationships after many years of working with children, adolescents, and families. I discovered that not only were the children struggling, but so were their parents. I sought out more training to develop a specialty in Parenting Coaching, and later Relationship Coaching. In addition, I now have a special expertise and interest in Infidelity Recovery as many of the individuals, families, and couples I've worked with have been affected by this complex and little-understood issue.
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Therapy is an opportunity to explore and challenge yourself to experience your life in a fulfilling way. I will work with you in a collaborative, non-judgmental manner to understand existing beliefs, thoughts and behaviors and then strive to help you reach your goals in terms of changing any of these areas. I respect your personal hopes regarding what you would like therapy to be. I have worked in a variety of settings with adults, children and adolescents who are struggling with relationships, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I focus on providing support in a warm and accepting atmosphere.
Therapy is an opportunity to explore and challenge yourself to experience your life in a fulfilling way. I will work with you in a collaborative, non-judgmental manner to understand existing beliefs, thoughts and behaviors and then strive to help you reach your goals in terms of changing any of these areas. I respect your personal hopes regarding what you would like therapy to be. I have worked in a variety of settings with adults, children and adolescents who are struggling with relationships, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I focus on providing support in a warm and accepting atmosphere.
Emily Greenberger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, PC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044
Collaborative Counseling Center (CCC) is a comprehensive mental health center for children, adolescents, adults and their families in the Greater Baltimore-Washington area. We provide counseling and medication management services. Emily Greenberger, LCSW-C is the co-owner and Clinical Director of CCC. She is a compassionate clinician who provides individual counseling for children, teens, young adults and adults. Emily has over 20 years experience as a mental health provider. She uses an eclectic approach to her counseling that is person-centered, empowering and supportive.
Collaborative Counseling Center (CCC) is a comprehensive mental health center for children, adolescents, adults and their families in the Greater Baltimore-Washington area. We provide counseling and medication management services. Emily Greenberger, LCSW-C is the co-owner and Clinical Director of CCC. She is a compassionate clinician who provides individual counseling for children, teens, young adults and adults. Emily has over 20 years experience as a mental health provider. She uses an eclectic approach to her counseling that is person-centered, empowering and supportive.
Kathrine Rookwood
Psychological Associate, PsyD, MDiv
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
Are you in a place where you feel stuck, or unmotivated to pursue your dreams? Many individuals are hesitant to seek counseling because of the cultural stigma, fear of the unknown or barriers to services. At Renew Private Practice, we help you overcome those barriers by providing clear answers about the therapeutic process, creating a safe, nurturing environment, and arming you with evidence-based research to break down the stigma of mental illness. Our approach is to help facilitate your healing process by teaching you how to renew your mind and let go of limiting beliefs. With the right support you can thrive and flourish in life.
Are you in a place where you feel stuck, or unmotivated to pursue your dreams? Many individuals are hesitant to seek counseling because of the cultural stigma, fear of the unknown or barriers to services. At Renew Private Practice, we help you overcome those barriers by providing clear answers about the therapeutic process, creating a safe, nurturing environment, and arming you with evidence-based research to break down the stigma of mental illness. Our approach is to help facilitate your healing process by teaching you how to renew your mind and let go of limiting beliefs. With the right support you can thrive and flourish in life.
I believe that people benefit from an intergrated, holistic approach, and view my role as shining a light to help them find their way and remember their own light. Whether a person, couple or family come in for issues such as depression, anxiety, gief, chronic illness, ADHD, parenting skills or life prupose, Spirit, Mind, Body Psychotherapy can increase one's self awareness, sense of self empowerment, use of effective tools to assist focus, goal setting and completion, and an overall sense of well being and joy. I am honored to accompany people on their healing and self discovery journey.
I believe that people benefit from an intergrated, holistic approach, and view my role as shining a light to help them find their way and remember their own light. Whether a person, couple or family come in for issues such as depression, anxiety, gief, chronic illness, ADHD, parenting skills or life prupose, Spirit, Mind, Body Psychotherapy can increase one's self awareness, sense of self empowerment, use of effective tools to assist focus, goal setting and completion, and an overall sense of well being and joy. I am honored to accompany people on their healing and self discovery journey.
Tahmineh Shadkhoo
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044
I believe that we are all wired towards growth. Sometimes life's events, our environment or circumstances get in the way of us accessing our inner resources and realizing our potential. Adverse life experiences can lead to symptoms that may have been necessary at one time to help us survive, but get in the way as our circumstances change. Together we can work to identify and work through barriers to peace and contentment. I bring a wealth of experience and training in several evidence-based treatment models. However, I understand the importance of tailoring therapeutic techniques to the unique needs of each individual.
I believe that we are all wired towards growth. Sometimes life's events, our environment or circumstances get in the way of us accessing our inner resources and realizing our potential. Adverse life experiences can lead to symptoms that may have been necessary at one time to help us survive, but get in the way as our circumstances change. Together we can work to identify and work through barriers to peace and contentment. I bring a wealth of experience and training in several evidence-based treatment models. However, I understand the importance of tailoring therapeutic techniques to the unique needs of each individual.
Robin Ann Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21045
Waitlist for new clients
Robin Brown, LCSW-C, received her BS in psychology from Towson University and her Master's in Social Work from University of MD, Baltimore in 1995. Robin specializes in using a mindfulness framework to assist clients in finding their strength to flourish while dealing with anxiety, trauma, PTSD, domestic abuse or neurodevelopmental related issues. Drawing from various modalities ranging from cognitive behavioral, to guided imagery and art therapy, Robin works with children and adults to help them find their path to healing in a safe space.
Robin Brown, LCSW-C, received her BS in psychology from Towson University and her Master's in Social Work from University of MD, Baltimore in 1995. Robin specializes in using a mindfulness framework to assist clients in finding their strength to flourish while dealing with anxiety, trauma, PTSD, domestic abuse or neurodevelopmental related issues. Drawing from various modalities ranging from cognitive behavioral, to guided imagery and art therapy, Robin works with children and adults to help them find their path to healing in a safe space.
Feeling depressed, anxious or lost in your life? Struggling to find happiness? Having behavioral issues with children at home and in school? I work with adults, children and families specializing in depression, anxiety, self-esteem, adjustment issues, as well as household strife and behavioral issues.
Feeling depressed, anxious or lost in your life? Struggling to find happiness? Having behavioral issues with children at home and in school? I work with adults, children and families specializing in depression, anxiety, self-esteem, adjustment issues, as well as household strife and behavioral issues.
Every person has the right to happiness and fulfillment. We just sometimes need a little support, encouragement, empowerment, and accountability to reach our goals. I am a clinical psychologist who believes that each individual is unique. Whether you are struggling with lifelong mental health difficulties, low self-esteem, or don't even know where to start, I will work with you as a collaborator and partner to help you get and your partner to where you want to be!
Every person has the right to happiness and fulfillment. We just sometimes need a little support, encouragement, empowerment, and accountability to reach our goals. I am a clinical psychologist who believes that each individual is unique. Whether you are struggling with lifelong mental health difficulties, low self-esteem, or don't even know where to start, I will work with you as a collaborator and partner to help you get and your partner to where you want to be!
Irene Christin
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, MS
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044
I specialize in working mostly with children and families. Also, I see couples and individual adults. I offer help with managing high level of stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. In my practice, I use an integrative approach that includes several evidence-based techniques. The foundation of my method is empathic understanding and unconditional positive regard. I am truly convinced that every person has the potential to grow and achieve positive life change.
I specialize in working mostly with children and families. Also, I see couples and individual adults. I offer help with managing high level of stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. In my practice, I use an integrative approach that includes several evidence-based techniques. The foundation of my method is empathic understanding and unconditional positive regard. I am truly convinced that every person has the potential to grow and achieve positive life change.
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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.