Adoption Therapists in Downingtown, PA
Rebecca Weidler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LBS, LPC
Verified Verified
Downingtown, PA 19335 (Online Only)
No matter what life brings you, treatment can bring you "home." All walks of life and all experiences are unique, so your treatment will be tailored to fit for you. Direction, support, guidance and healing available now.
No matter what life brings you, treatment can bring you "home." All walks of life and all experiences are unique, so your treatment will be tailored to fit for you. Direction, support, guidance and healing available now.
Jennifer Mullowney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335 (Online Only)
As a therapist, my favorite thing is seeing my clients feel better and improve! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience and finding the right fit with your therapist is an essential part of the therapy process. I work with adults aged 18 and up. I also believe in working with my clients when developing their treatment goals and plans.
As a therapist, my favorite thing is seeing my clients feel better and improve! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience and finding the right fit with your therapist is an essential part of the therapy process. I work with adults aged 18 and up. I also believe in working with my clients when developing their treatment goals and plans.
A graduate of Temple University, I have been a licensed psychologist since 1996. I work with a wide variety of clients and presenting problems including anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss. I have specific expertise in the areas of early trauma, childhood and adolescent issues, parenting and chronic stress. Throughout my experience I have witnessed remarkable healing and a return to a sense of wholeness and aliveness that comes with support through honest and gentle exploration, reflection and self-awareness. The results often manifest in improved relationships, judgment and clarity.
A graduate of Temple University, I have been a licensed psychologist since 1996. I work with a wide variety of clients and presenting problems including anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss. I have specific expertise in the areas of early trauma, childhood and adolescent issues, parenting and chronic stress. Throughout my experience I have witnessed remarkable healing and a return to a sense of wholeness and aliveness that comes with support through honest and gentle exploration, reflection and self-awareness. The results often manifest in improved relationships, judgment and clarity.
As a sought out music therapist, Ian Vereen won awards such as the Social Justice Through music and the John J. Cali Service award for his trauma informed, supervisory, and therapeutic work with a diverse group of individuals. Now, in his work as a pre-licensed counselor, he aims to continue to empower neurodivergent individuals, BIPOCs, and those with trauma-related experiences. He is a client-centered therapist who has experience working with individuals, couples, and families. He also specializes in working with autistic individuals who seek greater insight into navigating unmasking, and living authentically as themselves.
As a sought out music therapist, Ian Vereen won awards such as the Social Justice Through music and the John J. Cali Service award for his trauma informed, supervisory, and therapeutic work with a diverse group of individuals. Now, in his work as a pre-licensed counselor, he aims to continue to empower neurodivergent individuals, BIPOCs, and those with trauma-related experiences. He is a client-centered therapist who has experience working with individuals, couples, and families. He also specializes in working with autistic individuals who seek greater insight into navigating unmasking, and living authentically as themselves.
I have worked with persons throughout the lifespan. Most recently, I consulted at skilled nursing homes and assisted care facilities with a focus on illness and end of life challenges. I enjoy working with young adults who are just finding their way in this world and navigating new relationships and responsibilities. I accept clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, phobias, stress, identity development, assertiveness, anger management, and relationship challenges for those who are heterosexual, LGBTQ, caregivers, and parents.
I have worked with persons throughout the lifespan. Most recently, I consulted at skilled nursing homes and assisted care facilities with a focus on illness and end of life challenges. I enjoy working with young adults who are just finding their way in this world and navigating new relationships and responsibilities. I accept clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, phobias, stress, identity development, assertiveness, anger management, and relationship challenges for those who are heterosexual, LGBTQ, caregivers, and parents.
Are you a parent watching your child struggle with anxiety or a high-achieving woman feeling overwhelmed and burnt out? We offer the support and guidance you need to conquer anxiety and restore balance. But as a group practice, our team consists of experts who address a wide range of mental health struggles for both kids and adults. If this sounds like you and you're seeking a provider who listens and creates a plan to tackle the root cause, we want to hear your story. Together, we can work towards putting you on a path to healing
Are you a parent watching your child struggle with anxiety or a high-achieving woman feeling overwhelmed and burnt out? We offer the support and guidance you need to conquer anxiety and restore balance. But as a group practice, our team consists of experts who address a wide range of mental health struggles for both kids and adults. If this sounds like you and you're seeking a provider who listens and creates a plan to tackle the root cause, we want to hear your story. Together, we can work towards putting you on a path to healing
Gabrielle Nerl
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
Though it can seem impossible at times, we are all capable of change with a little help. Therapy provides us with a safe space to vent and heal recent wounds, and encourages personal growth through self awareness and understanding others. I work primarily with adults and teens over 14 years of age who are struggling with issues such as mood disorders, eating disorders, interpersonal relationship struggles, performance anxiety, and adjustment to recent life changes.
Though it can seem impossible at times, we are all capable of change with a little help. Therapy provides us with a safe space to vent and heal recent wounds, and encourages personal growth through self awareness and understanding others. I work primarily with adults and teens over 14 years of age who are struggling with issues such as mood disorders, eating disorders, interpersonal relationship struggles, performance anxiety, and adjustment to recent life changes.
I believe that the ability to calm down and solve problems are two of the most crucial skills for success in life! Over the past thirty plus years I have had the honor of having many people from many different backgrounds share their stories of life's victories, challenges, and pain with me. Most individuals have both obvious and hidden strengths that can be called up to help them to move past obstacles. I feel skilled about being able to create the emotional safety for people to truly discover and tap in to their own resources. As clients then learn and become empowered with strong, coping skills, exciting postive changes happen!
I believe that the ability to calm down and solve problems are two of the most crucial skills for success in life! Over the past thirty plus years I have had the honor of having many people from many different backgrounds share their stories of life's victories, challenges, and pain with me. Most individuals have both obvious and hidden strengths that can be called up to help them to move past obstacles. I feel skilled about being able to create the emotional safety for people to truly discover and tap in to their own resources. As clients then learn and become empowered with strong, coping skills, exciting postive changes happen!
Joy L Wawrzyniak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
The teenage years are the most vulnerable, exciting, and growing years of a young person’s life. Self discovery can often yield low self esteem, independence can easily shift to rebellion, and a slow maturation process often creates impulsive decision making. And when a parent’s warnings and worries don’t seem to have an impact on the teenager’s course, or when it feels too heavy to carry alone, it’s helpful to have another guiding force to help. Through counseling, an adolescent can feel understood, begin to understand themselves, and learn to understand and accept their role in the family and society.
The teenage years are the most vulnerable, exciting, and growing years of a young person’s life. Self discovery can often yield low self esteem, independence can easily shift to rebellion, and a slow maturation process often creates impulsive decision making. And when a parent’s warnings and worries don’t seem to have an impact on the teenager’s course, or when it feels too heavy to carry alone, it’s helpful to have another guiding force to help. Through counseling, an adolescent can feel understood, begin to understand themselves, and learn to understand and accept their role in the family and society.
With 24 years of experience as a practicing clinical psychologist, I use a combination of psychodynamic, relational and cognitive behavioral strategies to increase self-awareness and insight, and to develop and strengthen coping strategies and problem solving skills among my adolescent and adult clients. Utilizing a methodologically integrated approach, my aim is to help clients identify, understand and overcome obstacles to well-being and success in the domains of relationships, family, work and school.
With 24 years of experience as a practicing clinical psychologist, I use a combination of psychodynamic, relational and cognitive behavioral strategies to increase self-awareness and insight, and to develop and strengthen coping strategies and problem solving skills among my adolescent and adult clients. Utilizing a methodologically integrated approach, my aim is to help clients identify, understand and overcome obstacles to well-being and success in the domains of relationships, family, work and school.
We provide compassionate counseling care which is rooted in research proven methods as well as a Christian world view. In therapy we help you design a plan which will help you heal from past hurts, build better relationships, set boundaries, and celebrate your gifts and talents. We check in regularly to make sure you feel heard and are getting what you need from counseling.
We provide compassionate counseling care which is rooted in research proven methods as well as a Christian world view. In therapy we help you design a plan which will help you heal from past hurts, build better relationships, set boundaries, and celebrate your gifts and talents. We check in regularly to make sure you feel heard and are getting what you need from counseling.
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CURRENTLY ONLY ACCEPTING TESTING CLIENTS, NO THERAPY CASES. I specialize in providing comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations of adolescents/adults throughout the lifespan with dementia, brain injury, learning disabilities, ADHD, and psychiatric disorders affecting cognitive functioning and wellness. I provide diagnostic evaluations for veterans through the VA, Independent Medical Evaluations for disability insurance companies, and guardianship evaluations for the courts. I evaluate clients in personal injury lawsuits and testify.I am board certified in clinical neuropsychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology.
CURRENTLY ONLY ACCEPTING TESTING CLIENTS, NO THERAPY CASES. I specialize in providing comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations of adolescents/adults throughout the lifespan with dementia, brain injury, learning disabilities, ADHD, and psychiatric disorders affecting cognitive functioning and wellness. I provide diagnostic evaluations for veterans through the VA, Independent Medical Evaluations for disability insurance companies, and guardianship evaluations for the courts. I evaluate clients in personal injury lawsuits and testify.I am board certified in clinical neuropsychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology.
Parenting is hard. Parenting a special needs child is harder. Kids don't come with owner's manuals. If your child happens to have special needs, the situation is often confusing. You want nothing more than to help your child. It's what we do when our children are struggling. Sometimes you just don't know what to do to help. It can leave feeling helpless. You are not alone. I know from personal and professional experience what it takes to make major changes. No matter the nature of his struggle, be it autism, adhd, or some other challenge, you can help your child.
Parenting is hard. Parenting a special needs child is harder. Kids don't come with owner's manuals. If your child happens to have special needs, the situation is often confusing. You want nothing more than to help your child. It's what we do when our children are struggling. Sometimes you just don't know what to do to help. It can leave feeling helpless. You are not alone. I know from personal and professional experience what it takes to make major changes. No matter the nature of his struggle, be it autism, adhd, or some other challenge, you can help your child.
Are you bothered by thoughts that you just want to wipe from your mind? Do you experience physical sensations that are so uncomfortable you can barely stand it? Does a sense of dread weigh on you, as though something terrible is about to happen? You don't have to feel this way and you don't have to deal with it alone. My approach to treatment is one of compassion and collaboration. Therapy doesn't have to be mysterious or scary. I enjoy working with those who are new to therapy and want to help you feel comfortable and in control.
Are you bothered by thoughts that you just want to wipe from your mind? Do you experience physical sensations that are so uncomfortable you can barely stand it? Does a sense of dread weigh on you, as though something terrible is about to happen? You don't have to feel this way and you don't have to deal with it alone. My approach to treatment is one of compassion and collaboration. Therapy doesn't have to be mysterious or scary. I enjoy working with those who are new to therapy and want to help you feel comfortable and in control.
Kristy Gaul
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MBA, JD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
I have a profound faith in peoples’ resilience and capacity for change. At the same time, we all can face difficulties, life changes or situations that feel overwhelming and negatively impact our health, well-being and relationships. I work with clients to both figure out what problem they are trying to solve as well as coming up with a solution. Because each person, couple or family is different, I pull from multiple strength-based therapeutic approaches to incorporate strategies that make sense to, and for, each family system.
I have a profound faith in peoples’ resilience and capacity for change. At the same time, we all can face difficulties, life changes or situations that feel overwhelming and negatively impact our health, well-being and relationships. I work with clients to both figure out what problem they are trying to solve as well as coming up with a solution. Because each person, couple or family is different, I pull from multiple strength-based therapeutic approaches to incorporate strategies that make sense to, and for, each family system.
Maegan Staats
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
I believe that warmth, understanding and compassion are the key to any successful and supportive therapeutic relationship and these qualities are the foundation of my practice. I have been providing counseling services to individuals, couples and families for over 10 years in a variety of settings and one thing has always been the same; I learn something new from each and every client and the relationship that is built through the course of treatment is where the healing is created. I tailor my approach based on the needs of my clients and collaborate with them to identify their goals.
I believe that warmth, understanding and compassion are the key to any successful and supportive therapeutic relationship and these qualities are the foundation of my practice. I have been providing counseling services to individuals, couples and families for over 10 years in a variety of settings and one thing has always been the same; I learn something new from each and every client and the relationship that is built through the course of treatment is where the healing is created. I tailor my approach based on the needs of my clients and collaborate with them to identify their goals.
Erin Saddic
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, PMH-C, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
Are you pregnant or postpartum struggling with depression or anxiety? I support women as they move through the challenges of pregnancy, motherhood, infertility and pregnancy loss. I will help you develop strategies that can improve mood and emotional wellness. In my practice you will be treated with empathy, genuineness, and respect. I provide a confidential space so you can move forward towards contentment and peace of mind. I have the personal history, professional education, and years of clinical experience that will help you create the life you deserve.
Are you pregnant or postpartum struggling with depression or anxiety? I support women as they move through the challenges of pregnancy, motherhood, infertility and pregnancy loss. I will help you develop strategies that can improve mood and emotional wellness. In my practice you will be treated with empathy, genuineness, and respect. I provide a confidential space so you can move forward towards contentment and peace of mind. I have the personal history, professional education, and years of clinical experience that will help you create the life you deserve.
If you are struggling at home with power struggles, tantrums, big emotions feeling out of control, or an event has occurred where you want extra support, I am here to meet you where you are. All parts are welcome no matter how big or small they feel. I believe that the heart can guide us if we turn toward it to give it love. The body holds innate wisdom of unconditional love and acceptance within. I am here to walk with you on your journey home to yourself. We offer in person appointments in West Chester, PA and Telemental Health for Colorado. I am licensed in both states.
If you are struggling at home with power struggles, tantrums, big emotions feeling out of control, or an event has occurred where you want extra support, I am here to meet you where you are. All parts are welcome no matter how big or small they feel. I believe that the heart can guide us if we turn toward it to give it love. The body holds innate wisdom of unconditional love and acceptance within. I am here to walk with you on your journey home to yourself. We offer in person appointments in West Chester, PA and Telemental Health for Colorado. I am licensed in both states.
Human beings are amazing creatures. Some part of them is always moving them toward health, healing, and wholeness. Sometimes people get stuck – relationships become painful, work becomes stressful, family life becomes overwhelming. It is part of my mission in life to help people get unstuck and assist them in bringing out their best. I have over 35 years of experience in working with individuals., couples, and families. I have worked extensively with Men's Issues. Affairs are painful. Marriages can be saved. I have experience helping couples recover.
Human beings are amazing creatures. Some part of them is always moving them toward health, healing, and wholeness. Sometimes people get stuck – relationships become painful, work becomes stressful, family life becomes overwhelming. It is part of my mission in life to help people get unstuck and assist them in bringing out their best. I have over 35 years of experience in working with individuals., couples, and families. I have worked extensively with Men's Issues. Affairs are painful. Marriages can be saved. I have experience helping couples recover.
Kelley Nolan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downingtown, PA 19335
In therapy, I believe creating a safe, open, and supportive space helps to foster healing and growth. My passion is to help children, teens, and young adults find their unique strengths and skills and use these to build self-confidence and determine their purpose in life. I understand that barriers & challenges can get in the way but my focus is to guide and empower my clients to trust their ability to make it through these challenges and develop healthy ways to cope.
In therapy, I believe creating a safe, open, and supportive space helps to foster healing and growth. My passion is to help children, teens, and young adults find their unique strengths and skills and use these to build self-confidence and determine their purpose in life. I understand that barriers & challenges can get in the way but my focus is to guide and empower my clients to trust their ability to make it through these challenges and develop healthy ways to cope.
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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.