Adoption Therapists in Harrisburg, NC
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Rise Counseling and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Harrisburg, NC 28075
I believe that therapy is for everyone! So often we minimize our struggles by comparing them to those faced by others when we all deserve the opportunity to work through our challenges so we can live the best version of our own lives. I work hard to provide a safe, judgement free atmosphere that promotes healing and personal growth. Life is unpredictable and having someone to help us rise though the hard parts can make all the difference in achieving the wellness we desire.
I believe that therapy is for everyone! So often we minimize our struggles by comparing them to those faced by others when we all deserve the opportunity to work through our challenges so we can live the best version of our own lives. I work hard to provide a safe, judgement free atmosphere that promotes healing and personal growth. Life is unpredictable and having someone to help us rise though the hard parts can make all the difference in achieving the wellness we desire.
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Gene Haas
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA, HSP
Verified Verified
Harrisburg, NC 28075 (Online Only)
I work best with an individual client, couple, or the family of a child or adolescent that recognizes that what they have been trying to do to deal with their life or behavioral issues is not working well, and they are now open to finding understanding, and trying new approaches to old, or recently acute problems. My experience has been that most couples really want to save their marriage or other family relationships and will do the work necessary to build a new and loving relationship.
I work best with an individual client, couple, or the family of a child or adolescent that recognizes that what they have been trying to do to deal with their life or behavioral issues is not working well, and they are now open to finding understanding, and trying new approaches to old, or recently acute problems. My experience has been that most couples really want to save their marriage or other family relationships and will do the work necessary to build a new and loving relationship.
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Making the decision to participate in therapy is a big step. I applaud you for making this decision because I know it is not an easy one. Maybe you are suddenly in the midst of an emotional crisis. Something happened such as a breakup, a death, job loss or many other possibilities. Now what? How to deal with this pain or grief, loss or stressful situation. By forming a relationship with a neutral outside person who has training in these matters, you can begin to get a handle of what is going on for you, identify your thoughts and feelings and develop a plan for positive change.
Making the decision to participate in therapy is a big step. I applaud you for making this decision because I know it is not an easy one. Maybe you are suddenly in the midst of an emotional crisis. Something happened such as a breakup, a death, job loss or many other possibilities. Now what? How to deal with this pain or grief, loss or stressful situation. By forming a relationship with a neutral outside person who has training in these matters, you can begin to get a handle of what is going on for you, identify your thoughts and feelings and develop a plan for positive change.
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SHINE Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Harrisburg, NC 28075
Asking for help is an act of strength, courage, and resilience. If you or a loved one suffers from trauma, anxiety, and depression, contact us. For a faster response, please email. Negative thoughts, feelings, and self-defeating behaviors get in the way of us realizing our full potential. We facilitate the healing process needed to recover. We know that with adequate support, compassion, and insight, one can have a new lease on life. We believe in the power we have to transform and overcome minor mistakes to the most significant obstacles to live the life that we want to live, enabling peace to surface and calmness to be present.
Asking for help is an act of strength, courage, and resilience. If you or a loved one suffers from trauma, anxiety, and depression, contact us. For a faster response, please email. Negative thoughts, feelings, and self-defeating behaviors get in the way of us realizing our full potential. We facilitate the healing process needed to recover. We know that with adequate support, compassion, and insight, one can have a new lease on life. We believe in the power we have to transform and overcome minor mistakes to the most significant obstacles to live the life that we want to live, enabling peace to surface and calmness to be present.
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I treat depression, anxiety, anger, infidelity, abuse, AD/HD, divorce adjustment, grief, adoption, PTSD, parenting and behavioral issues.
Transitions can be difficult. The decision to change is both challenging and rewarding. I provide an atmosphere of confidentiality, warmth and respect where you can ask questions and explore solutions. I will listen and provide tools to help you. We can address difficulties in your work, home and social settings. Therapy offers you a supportive place where you can process your experiences, gain perspective and make decisions that help you move forward.
I treat depression, anxiety, anger, infidelity, abuse, AD/HD, divorce adjustment, grief, adoption, PTSD, parenting and behavioral issues.
Transitions can be difficult. The decision to change is both challenging and rewarding. I provide an atmosphere of confidentiality, warmth and respect where you can ask questions and explore solutions. I will listen and provide tools to help you. We can address difficulties in your work, home and social settings. Therapy offers you a supportive place where you can process your experiences, gain perspective and make decisions that help you move forward.
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Melody Joy Carr
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28227
My journey in the profession began 20 years ago as a Psychology major working in campus ministry, followed by employment in community mental health and adoption agencies.
I aim to create a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship while my clients work toward wholeness where they feel wounded. Symptoms of anxiety or depression often usher us into difficult life change that can eventually lead toward improved emotional health. I work from an eclectic theoretical orientation using attachment theory, Internal Family Systems, Narrative-Focused Trauma Care, and faith if clients desire. I utilize Strengths-Based theory with teens, which is an evidence-based approach to suicide prevention. I specialize in teens and work well with high-performing women who struggle with anxiety.
My journey in the profession began 20 years ago as a Psychology major working in campus ministry, followed by employment in community mental health and adoption agencies.
I aim to create a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship while my clients work toward wholeness where they feel wounded. Symptoms of anxiety or depression often usher us into difficult life change that can eventually lead toward improved emotional health. I work from an eclectic theoretical orientation using attachment theory, Internal Family Systems, Narrative-Focused Trauma Care, and faith if clients desire. I utilize Strengths-Based theory with teens, which is an evidence-based approach to suicide prevention. I specialize in teens and work well with high-performing women who struggle with anxiety.
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Inner Peace Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28262
She has extensive experience working with complex issues such as: anxiety, stress, depression, attachment, couples/marital challenges, trauma, parenting, adoption, end of life counseling, medically fragile concerns, spirituality, mediation, coping, mindfulness and interpersonal concerns.
"Happiness comes from accepting that we cannot control everything that occurs, but we have power to create balance, beauty and peace in every area of our lives." Tasha Ganthier is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a master's degree from New York University. Her experience in therapy began in 1999. She has extensive experience working with individuals, couples, parents and those struggling with life's transitions. Tasha has a passion for people and utilizes a very organic, holistic and evidence-based approach.
She has extensive experience working with complex issues such as: anxiety, stress, depression, attachment, couples/marital challenges, trauma, parenting, adoption, end of life counseling, medically fragile concerns, spirituality, mediation, coping, mindfulness and interpersonal concerns.
"Happiness comes from accepting that we cannot control everything that occurs, but we have power to create balance, beauty and peace in every area of our lives." Tasha Ganthier is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a master's degree from New York University. Her experience in therapy began in 1999. She has extensive experience working with individuals, couples, parents and those struggling with life's transitions. Tasha has a passion for people and utilizes a very organic, holistic and evidence-based approach.
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India Savage Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28213 (Online Only)
Choice is central to my philosophical approach in helping others to help themselves. I believe that our choices help to define our life experiences. We may carry the baggage of our past and become stuck - paralyzed by fear, guilt, anger, and shame. The past cannot be changed. What can be changed is our thinking, our perspectives, our reactions, and most importantly, our love of self. I work with all ages, including children under the age of five, 'the littles,' who often have limited options for therapy, with the hopes that their baggage will be lessened.
Choice is central to my philosophical approach in helping others to help themselves. I believe that our choices help to define our life experiences. We may carry the baggage of our past and become stuck - paralyzed by fear, guilt, anger, and shame. The past cannot be changed. What can be changed is our thinking, our perspectives, our reactions, and most importantly, our love of self. I work with all ages, including children under the age of five, 'the littles,' who often have limited options for therapy, with the hopes that their baggage will be lessened.
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Emerge Child and Family Counseling
Counselor, MA , LCMHC, CPT , QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Concord, NC 28025
Accepting clients! At Emerge Child and Family Counseling we provide mostly a client centered approach to counseling to ensure our clients get the therapeutic services they need. We can utlize EMDR, CBT, DBT, Play Therapy, as well as other approaches. We are a full practice serving all ranges of clients with a focus on adults, children, teens, and support their families. We have multiple clinicians to fit with our clients to provide counseling where each person can build trust and foster a nurturing relationship. We are a smaller more focused practice where you feel more like family and welcomed, making treatment the most effective.
Accepting clients! At Emerge Child and Family Counseling we provide mostly a client centered approach to counseling to ensure our clients get the therapeutic services they need. We can utlize EMDR, CBT, DBT, Play Therapy, as well as other approaches. We are a full practice serving all ranges of clients with a focus on adults, children, teens, and support their families. We have multiple clinicians to fit with our clients to provide counseling where each person can build trust and foster a nurturing relationship. We are a smaller more focused practice where you feel more like family and welcomed, making treatment the most effective.
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Anchored Hope Counseling
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, QS, NCC
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28227
Are you are living in a constant state of worry? Are you a couple who is sinking into a cycle of conflict that you can’t escape, or a Christian who feels lost and seeking spiritual guidance? Then Anchored Hope Counseling is the place for you. My counseling philosophy can be summarized in the name "Anchored Hope," which was inspired by Hebrews 6:19; a verse that teaches that hope for healing can be steadfast and anchors us. With secure hope, we may not always see how the healing will come but we know that it will come through faith. For us, counseling is a way to direct people to hope so that they can experience joy and wholeness.
Are you are living in a constant state of worry? Are you a couple who is sinking into a cycle of conflict that you can’t escape, or a Christian who feels lost and seeking spiritual guidance? Then Anchored Hope Counseling is the place for you. My counseling philosophy can be summarized in the name "Anchored Hope," which was inspired by Hebrews 6:19; a verse that teaches that hope for healing can be steadfast and anchors us. With secure hope, we may not always see how the healing will come but we know that it will come through faith. For us, counseling is a way to direct people to hope so that they can experience joy and wholeness.
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Tamika Wright
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Concord, NC 28025
As your counselor, I am here to support you in making meaning, creating comfort, and uncovering resources to help you be your best self. Taking an evidenced-based, client centered, and existentially informed approach, I aim to provide a safe and supportive space where we can collaborate and work at your own pace to help you reach your goals.
As your counselor, I am here to support you in making meaning, creating comfort, and uncovering resources to help you be your best self. Taking an evidenced-based, client centered, and existentially informed approach, I aim to provide a safe and supportive space where we can collaborate and work at your own pace to help you reach your goals.
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Sherita Crews
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Concord, NC 28025
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." Maya Angelou I work with children, teens, and adults that are dealing with dealing with PTSD, depression, anxiety, low self esteem, ADHD, stress, anger management, feeling overwhelmed, grief or loss, and a variety of other issues that often weigh us down. If you or a loved one are dealing with any of these issues please give me a call or email and let's work through it.
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." Maya Angelou I work with children, teens, and adults that are dealing with dealing with PTSD, depression, anxiety, low self esteem, ADHD, stress, anger management, feeling overwhelmed, grief or loss, and a variety of other issues that often weigh us down. If you or a loved one are dealing with any of these issues please give me a call or email and let's work through it.
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Sheila Weaver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA, MSW, RYS200, Doula, TripleP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28262
My counseling approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Therapeutic Yoga and Dialectical Behavioral therapy. There is no greater power than helping individuals to overcome mental and emotional barriers/ traumas that impede overall health & well-being. I believe that we are the “Author of our story” and our voyage is to own the “Ink” that writes “Our” story. It is important that my clients are provided a safe space, free of judgment, and are given an environment to express themselves. I am committed as a Clinical Social Worker to creating an emotional environment where change and healing are possible.
My counseling approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Therapeutic Yoga and Dialectical Behavioral therapy. There is no greater power than helping individuals to overcome mental and emotional barriers/ traumas that impede overall health & well-being. I believe that we are the “Author of our story” and our voyage is to own the “Ink” that writes “Our” story. It is important that my clients are provided a safe space, free of judgment, and are given an environment to express themselves. I am committed as a Clinical Social Worker to creating an emotional environment where change and healing are possible.
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Zaide A. Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28262
We will all experience depression, anxiety, stress and trauma at different chapters of our lives. Occasionally everyone needs a professional counselor to talk out our problems and find real solutions for real problems. You have already made a big step by considering counseling; now make the next step by calling a licensed therapist. It is time to start the healing process at your own pace with a therapist's professional and confidential support. The best practice is to choose a therapist who has the clinical expertise as well as the real-life experiences who can relate to you on a personal level.
We will all experience depression, anxiety, stress and trauma at different chapters of our lives. Occasionally everyone needs a professional counselor to talk out our problems and find real solutions for real problems. You have already made a big step by considering counseling; now make the next step by calling a licensed therapist. It is time to start the healing process at your own pace with a therapist's professional and confidential support. The best practice is to choose a therapist who has the clinical expertise as well as the real-life experiences who can relate to you on a personal level.
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Concord Counseling Assocs - Dr. Natalie Atwell
Counselor, EdD, LCMHCS, BCPCC
Verified Verified
Concord, NC 28027
Dr. Atwell and Associates view counseling as a collaborative effort in which they will assist each client in gathering information, exploring various issues, and changing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in the desired direction. Although the counseling style is eclectic, they tend to use a cognitive-behavioral, client-centered approach in conjunction with reality-based and solution-focused applications. Our therapists work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, marriage and family struggles, mood disorders, grief, and more.
Dr. Atwell and Associates view counseling as a collaborative effort in which they will assist each client in gathering information, exploring various issues, and changing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in the desired direction. Although the counseling style is eclectic, they tend to use a cognitive-behavioral, client-centered approach in conjunction with reality-based and solution-focused applications. Our therapists work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, marriage and family struggles, mood disorders, grief, and more.
Lotus Holistic Therapy Center PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CMT-100
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Concord, NC 28027 (Online Only)
We are so glad you are here. We know that you are tired of being overdiagnosed and over-medicated. You know your body and your mind best-- and what you need right now is for someone to listen. What you need is someone who can consider every part of you and your situation. Lotus Holistic Therapy Center is for women struggling with fertility, confidence, trauma, and/or grief-- Teenagers trying to navigate a changing world and the tumultuous emotions that go along with that-- Couples who are having to learn their partner in a new way.
We are so glad you are here. We know that you are tired of being overdiagnosed and over-medicated. You know your body and your mind best-- and what you need right now is for someone to listen. What you need is someone who can consider every part of you and your situation. Lotus Holistic Therapy Center is for women struggling with fertility, confidence, trauma, and/or grief-- Teenagers trying to navigate a changing world and the tumultuous emotions that go along with that-- Couples who are having to learn their partner in a new way.
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Shavodka Love Nowacki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Concord, NC 28025
My goal is to be there for you every step of your journey. Working to help others heal, grow, and be empowered to live your best life.
My goal is to be there for you every step of your journey. Working to help others heal, grow, and be empowered to live your best life.
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Maria Russell, LCMHCS
Licensed Professional Counselor, MACC, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Concord, NC 28027
By reading this you have taken a courageous step to seek help through counseling and my hope is that we can begin that journey together. Whether you are suffering from depression and anxiety, have experienced trauma in your past, find yourself at odds in your marriage or you are unsure of where life is leading you, we can work together to find hope and healing. It is my goal to walk with you through your struggles, giving you the opportunity to overcome the obstacles that stand in your way.
By reading this you have taken a courageous step to seek help through counseling and my hope is that we can begin that journey together. Whether you are suffering from depression and anxiety, have experienced trauma in your past, find yourself at odds in your marriage or you are unsure of where life is leading you, we can work together to find hope and healing. It is my goal to walk with you through your struggles, giving you the opportunity to overcome the obstacles that stand in your way.
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Suzanne Nardozzi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Concord, NC 28027
Accepting new clients - evening and weekends available! I am passionate about working with children and their families. Children are learning about the world around them and they often don't know what their feelings mean or how to communicate them quite yet. When children have been through stressful things, it is even harder for them to express their feelings. And those feelings can come out of kids in big ways! As adults, we can struggle to understand how to help young ones when their emotions get really big. As their adult, you want to help your child and you also need someone to support you. That is where I can help.
Accepting new clients - evening and weekends available! I am passionate about working with children and their families. Children are learning about the world around them and they often don't know what their feelings mean or how to communicate them quite yet. When children have been through stressful things, it is even harder for them to express their feelings. And those feelings can come out of kids in big ways! As adults, we can struggle to understand how to help young ones when their emotions get really big. As their adult, you want to help your child and you also need someone to support you. That is where I can help.
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Dr. Steve R Benson
Licensed Professional Counselor, DEd Min, MAC, MDiv, LCMHC-S, LCAS
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28269
Everyone has a story. . . of joy and sorrow, love and sadness, wounds and healing. Everyone's story is sacred and waiting to be discovered. But often we struggle to read our story because of depression, anxiety, past pains, or relational difficulties. My vision is to enable people to experience God's powerful grace in order to live in true freedom, transformation and discovery. I provide a pathway for people struggling on the journey to find hope for their broken hearts, healing for their wounds, and a hiding place to wrestle with the grace of God.
Everyone has a story. . . of joy and sorrow, love and sadness, wounds and healing. Everyone's story is sacred and waiting to be discovered. But often we struggle to read our story because of depression, anxiety, past pains, or relational difficulties. My vision is to enable people to experience God's powerful grace in order to live in true freedom, transformation and discovery. I provide a pathway for people struggling on the journey to find hope for their broken hearts, healing for their wounds, and a hiding place to wrestle with the grace of God.
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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.