Adoption Therapists in Horsham, PA
We all crave connection & positive relationships with others. However, many things often get in the way & can cause us to feel lost & alone. All of us, from time to time, need some help dealing with the tough times that take a toll on us. As a Marriage & Family Therapist, I have a passion for helping individuals, couples, & families strive towards change and maintain healthy connections and relationships. Using an empathic, but direct approach, I help my clients better understand and ultimately overcome the barriers that get in their way.
We all crave connection & positive relationships with others. However, many things often get in the way & can cause us to feel lost & alone. All of us, from time to time, need some help dealing with the tough times that take a toll on us. As a Marriage & Family Therapist, I have a passion for helping individuals, couples, & families strive towards change and maintain healthy connections and relationships. Using an empathic, but direct approach, I help my clients better understand and ultimately overcome the barriers that get in their way.
Melissa Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Horsham, PA 19044 (Online Only)
I have experience and enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families. I offer support for adults, children, and adolescents and work to create a genuine, trusting relationship where clients feel safe, and comfortable to be themselves. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, relationship conflict, parenting, self-esteem, and overall everyday stressors. I have extensive training and experience working with high conflict families as well as children and adolescents with severe behavioral issues. I also enjoy working with couples to assist with barriers in communication, connectedness, and intimacy.
I have experience and enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families. I offer support for adults, children, and adolescents and work to create a genuine, trusting relationship where clients feel safe, and comfortable to be themselves. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, relationship conflict, parenting, self-esteem, and overall everyday stressors. I have extensive training and experience working with high conflict families as well as children and adolescents with severe behavioral issues. I also enjoy working with couples to assist with barriers in communication, connectedness, and intimacy.
"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes".....
Do you ever feel like you are stuck in a cage without a key? Are you caught in an unexpected or difficult situation which seems increasingly demanding? Maybe you find yourself caught up in thoughts, memories or behaviors which leave you feeling diminished or scared, and leave others feeling worried about you. Via psychotherapy, we can turn these experiences around by effecting changes in the way you experience yourself and your world.
"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes".....
Do you ever feel like you are stuck in a cage without a key? Are you caught in an unexpected or difficult situation which seems increasingly demanding? Maybe you find yourself caught up in thoughts, memories or behaviors which leave you feeling diminished or scared, and leave others feeling worried about you. Via psychotherapy, we can turn these experiences around by effecting changes in the way you experience yourself and your world.
Holtz and Powell Marriage and Family Services LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Horsham, PA 19044
Holtz and Powell Marriage and Family Services LLC is a therapy practice that specializes in problems in the family and couple. We work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations and religions with no judgement and acceptance. We are an LGBT friendly practice. Marriage and Family Therapy differs from Individual Therapy in that all affected parties are included in therapy to promote lasting change. We conduct individual therapy from a systemic lens and an innate curiosity about the human experience. Feel free to check outer website for more information www.hpmfts.com.
Holtz and Powell Marriage and Family Services LLC is a therapy practice that specializes in problems in the family and couple. We work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations and religions with no judgement and acceptance. We are an LGBT friendly practice. Marriage and Family Therapy differs from Individual Therapy in that all affected parties are included in therapy to promote lasting change. We conduct individual therapy from a systemic lens and an innate curiosity about the human experience. Feel free to check outer website for more information www.hpmfts.com.
Namaste! I'm "Dr.Marianne" Intoccia. Welcome! As a Licensed Psychologist, I take great care to combine the knowledge and skills of Traditional Western Psychology, with the wisdom of Eastern Traditions. In creating a safe and sacred therapeutic environment, I honor the courage it takes to begin the healing process. I utilize a number of treatment modalities, including: *meditation, *mindfulness therapy, *cognitive-behavioral therapy, *forgiveness work, and *self-compassion practice. My intent is to teach life skills that can be beneficial to you, as you navigate through this difficult time, as well as long after our work is complete.
Namaste! I'm "Dr.Marianne" Intoccia. Welcome! As a Licensed Psychologist, I take great care to combine the knowledge and skills of Traditional Western Psychology, with the wisdom of Eastern Traditions. In creating a safe and sacred therapeutic environment, I honor the courage it takes to begin the healing process. I utilize a number of treatment modalities, including: *meditation, *mindfulness therapy, *cognitive-behavioral therapy, *forgiveness work, and *self-compassion practice. My intent is to teach life skills that can be beneficial to you, as you navigate through this difficult time, as well as long after our work is complete.
Trish R Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Horsham, PA 19044 (Online Only)
Everyone can use an objective voice to help them work out what is going on in their lives. Sometimes relief can begin just by deciding that a little help won’t hurt. “Beneath every behavior there is a feeling. And beneath each feeling is a need. And when we meet that need rather than focus on the behavior, we begin to deal with the cause, not the symptom” (Ashleigh Warner). This is my philosophy for counseling. I have done work with children/adolescents and their families. Mental health concerns manifest differently in children/teens than they do in adults, and I know what to look for and how to help find the skills to help.
Everyone can use an objective voice to help them work out what is going on in their lives. Sometimes relief can begin just by deciding that a little help won’t hurt. “Beneath every behavior there is a feeling. And beneath each feeling is a need. And when we meet that need rather than focus on the behavior, we begin to deal with the cause, not the symptom” (Ashleigh Warner). This is my philosophy for counseling. I have done work with children/adolescents and their families. Mental health concerns manifest differently in children/teens than they do in adults, and I know what to look for and how to help find the skills to help.
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In groups for adoptive parents, attachment and adoption topics are integrated into group discussions.
Parenting Services for Families and After Adoption is a prevention-early intervention psychotherapy and educational practice for families with young children, both by birth and via adoption. Elaine Frank and Denise Rowe assist parents in getting to know their infants and toddler's personalities and ways of relating and communicating.
The better one knows one's child, the more effective will be parenting strategies. Parent-child groups are a stimulating, enjoyable way to learn about aspects of the parent-child relationship, improve child and parent behavior, and learn about the 'ghosts' one brings from childhood to parenthood.
In groups for adoptive parents, attachment and adoption topics are integrated into group discussions.
Parenting Services for Families and After Adoption is a prevention-early intervention psychotherapy and educational practice for families with young children, both by birth and via adoption. Elaine Frank and Denise Rowe assist parents in getting to know their infants and toddler's personalities and ways of relating and communicating.
The better one knows one's child, the more effective will be parenting strategies. Parent-child groups are a stimulating, enjoyable way to learn about aspects of the parent-child relationship, improve child and parent behavior, and learn about the 'ghosts' one brings from childhood to parenthood.
Melissa Dickinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19019 (Online Only)
I also have completed training in Adoption and Foster care (TAC), which is important to me since I am adopted.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker (LSCW) in Pennsylvania as well as in West Virginia. I have been working in Outpatient Mental Health Therapy for 9 years. My focus is on helping people work through difficult events that have occured in their life and helping them move through the healing process.
I also have completed training in Adoption and Foster care (TAC), which is important to me since I am adopted.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker (LSCW) in Pennsylvania as well as in West Virginia. I have been working in Outpatient Mental Health Therapy for 9 years. My focus is on helping people work through difficult events that have occured in their life and helping them move through the healing process.
Susan V. Brewer
Counselor/Life Coach, BS, CADC, CC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18901
Focus is on grief and loss, relationship patterns, self-worth, and adoption.
WELCOME TO LIVING A LIFE OF BALANCE All of us face struggles in our lives. We experience problems and difficulties sometimes on a daily basis and other times only occasionally. When we feel stuck we have a tendency to repeat negative or self-defeating patterns/behaviors. This repetition often causes us to become overly critical of ourselves. Our work together is designed to help you to understand the why and how so that you can make the changes you want in your life. Change is never easy; however it is so worth it!! You will be pleasantly surprised by how happy you will become.
Focus is on grief and loss, relationship patterns, self-worth, and adoption.
WELCOME TO LIVING A LIFE OF BALANCE All of us face struggles in our lives. We experience problems and difficulties sometimes on a daily basis and other times only occasionally. When we feel stuck we have a tendency to repeat negative or self-defeating patterns/behaviors. This repetition often causes us to become overly critical of ourselves. Our work together is designed to help you to understand the why and how so that you can make the changes you want in your life. Change is never easy; however it is so worth it!! You will be pleasantly surprised by how happy you will become.
Update 10/3/24- Openings for new clients. The mental health of women and children is my focus at GrowthWork. I have experience working with children, teens and families to build healthier ways to express and regulate emotion and create greater harmony in the home. In addition, I work with women of all ages who are seeking ways to process past trauma, improve mood and experience greater self-esteem. I also have a specialized interest in helping adoptees understand the impact of adoption on their relationships and personal identity, and I work with members of the adoption triad process the joys and losses of adoption.
Update 10/3/24- Openings for new clients. The mental health of women and children is my focus at GrowthWork. I have experience working with children, teens and families to build healthier ways to express and regulate emotion and create greater harmony in the home. In addition, I work with women of all ages who are seeking ways to process past trauma, improve mood and experience greater self-esteem. I also have a specialized interest in helping adoptees understand the impact of adoption on their relationships and personal identity, and I work with members of the adoption triad process the joys and losses of adoption.
Debrah Anne Cohen
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHL, MFT
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19119 (Online Only)
Does this describe you? You're a people pleaser, wanting to make everyone happy but yourself. You feel the pain of breakups and grief very intensely. You are fiercely independent and hate taking help from others. Being placed for adoption can reverberate through all aspects of your life. I help clients grieving the losses associated with adoption; transracial adoptees dealing with identity issues; and adoptees working through all of the complex emotions related to search and reunion. As an adoptee myself, I "get it". I also work with the other sides of the adoption triad: birthparents and adoptive parents.
Does this describe you? You're a people pleaser, wanting to make everyone happy but yourself. You feel the pain of breakups and grief very intensely. You are fiercely independent and hate taking help from others. Being placed for adoption can reverberate through all aspects of your life. I help clients grieving the losses associated with adoption; transracial adoptees dealing with identity issues; and adoptees working through all of the complex emotions related to search and reunion. As an adoptee myself, I "get it". I also work with the other sides of the adoption triad: birthparents and adoptive parents.
Kathlyn Drewicz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MSEd, MPhilEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Doylestown, PA 18901
I specialize in adoption trauma and enjoy working with adoptees.
Hi, I'm Kat! I primarily work with preteens, teens, and adults who would like to learn more about the way their brain works, while also strengthening their interpersonal relationships and determining their own core values and belief system. Things like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life transitions can make this more challenging. I would like to offer ways to manage your mental health symptoms and help you to reframe unhelpful thoughts, so you can feel empowered to find meaning and purpose in your life.
I specialize in adoption trauma and enjoy working with adoptees.
Hi, I'm Kat! I primarily work with preteens, teens, and adults who would like to learn more about the way their brain works, while also strengthening their interpersonal relationships and determining their own core values and belief system. Things like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life transitions can make this more challenging. I would like to offer ways to manage your mental health symptoms and help you to reframe unhelpful thoughts, so you can feel empowered to find meaning and purpose in your life.
I specialize in Adoption Issues and assist with healing core issues of loss, grief and identity.
People are confronted with challenges at various times in their life-cycle. Despite their best efforts, they may feel stuck, have relational difficulties and experience feelings of confusion, sadness, anxiety, depression, anger and other difficult and unpleasant emotions. I focus on assisting people in identifying unresolved issues enabling them to feel empowered, make changes reaching their healthiest potential to promote personal and relational healing. I work with adolescents, adults, seniors, couples and families.
I specialize in Adoption Issues and assist with healing core issues of loss, grief and identity.
People are confronted with challenges at various times in their life-cycle. Despite their best efforts, they may feel stuck, have relational difficulties and experience feelings of confusion, sadness, anxiety, depression, anger and other difficult and unpleasant emotions. I focus on assisting people in identifying unresolved issues enabling them to feel empowered, make changes reaching their healthiest potential to promote personal and relational healing. I work with adolescents, adults, seniors, couples and families.
Julia Ruane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Glenside, PA 19038 (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Julia. I specialize and am certified in perinatal mental health. I work with clients through the unpredictability of trying to start a family, including adoption and fertility issues. I support families who are facing the pain of pregnancy loss, or dealing with the aftermath of birth trauma. I treat perinatal mood and anxiety disorders that arise during pregnancy and/or the postpartum period. I provide a skilled perspective to help clients learn how to ride the waves of this delicate and vulnerable time.
Hi! I'm Julia. I specialize and am certified in perinatal mental health. I work with clients through the unpredictability of trying to start a family, including adoption and fertility issues. I support families who are facing the pain of pregnancy loss, or dealing with the aftermath of birth trauma. I treat perinatal mood and anxiety disorders that arise during pregnancy and/or the postpartum period. I provide a skilled perspective to help clients learn how to ride the waves of this delicate and vulnerable time.
As an experienced psychotherapist for over 20 years, I have helped people with a variety of problems, including relationship issues, work and school-related stress, adult-child and parent issues, eating disorders, post- adoption stress, and young adult life transitions. My style is warm and accepting, and my work addresses each individual's unique experiences as related to cultural background, environment, and family of origin history.
As an experienced psychotherapist for over 20 years, I have helped people with a variety of problems, including relationship issues, work and school-related stress, adult-child and parent issues, eating disorders, post- adoption stress, and young adult life transitions. My style is warm and accepting, and my work addresses each individual's unique experiences as related to cultural background, environment, and family of origin history.
I presented internationally and domestically on both psychological issues of immigration and international adoption.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience and I have been treating clients in private practice for the past 10 years in Philadelphia.
I work with adults, children and families. I support my clients and help them learn how to cope with and overcome personal challenges, build inner strength and develop self-confidence. I create therapeutic atmosphere of respect, safety, and trust. I help my clients to recognize, discover and develop their own resources.
I listen and take interest in each client. My approach is tailored to the unique needs of each individual.
I presented internationally and domestically on both psychological issues of immigration and international adoption.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience and I have been treating clients in private practice for the past 10 years in Philadelphia.
I work with adults, children and families. I support my clients and help them learn how to cope with and overcome personal challenges, build inner strength and develop self-confidence. I create therapeutic atmosphere of respect, safety, and trust. I help my clients to recognize, discover and develop their own resources.
I listen and take interest in each client. My approach is tailored to the unique needs of each individual.
I offer help with adoption issues of PTSD, grief, abandonment, early childhood trauma.
As an adopted person, my 30 plus years' experience using inner child work, researching, and supporting fellow adopted persons and mothers of adoption loss has given me a unique insight into the struggles of adoption, the primal wound, reunion preparation, reunion difficulties, and the impact of early childhood trauma. I am the author of five adoption related books, three of which have been translated into Chinese, German and Korean.
I offer help with adoption issues of PTSD, grief, abandonment, early childhood trauma.
As an adopted person, my 30 plus years' experience using inner child work, researching, and supporting fellow adopted persons and mothers of adoption loss has given me a unique insight into the struggles of adoption, the primal wound, reunion preparation, reunion difficulties, and the impact of early childhood trauma. I am the author of five adoption related books, three of which have been translated into Chinese, German and Korean.
I also have experience with adoption and the wonderful impact this decision has on families.
I have been working with young students and their families for over 30 years. Throughout this time I have gained a great deal of insight into the significance the family plays in the development of each child. Today's families are often experiencing a great deal of stress. In many cases parents are caught between raising their children while caring for their parents. Communication is the essential glue that holds our families together. In my office I offer a warm and caring environment to foster family growth and healthy family dynamics.
I also have experience with adoption and the wonderful impact this decision has on families.
I have been working with young students and their families for over 30 years. Throughout this time I have gained a great deal of insight into the significance the family plays in the development of each child. Today's families are often experiencing a great deal of stress. In many cases parents are caught between raising their children while caring for their parents. Communication is the essential glue that holds our families together. In my office I offer a warm and caring environment to foster family growth and healthy family dynamics.
Here are some examples of challenges we can work on together: improving communication skills, conflict resolution, blending families, becoming a grandparent, financial stress, coping with loss in the family, infertility, adoption, cultural/generational differences, postpartum depression, children’s behavior issues, and sexual/gender identity exploration.
Relationships can be the greatest source of joy in people’s lives, but they also have the potential to cause us the most pain. The complex dynamics between romantic partners, parents and children, siblings, friends, and even colleagues can be incredibly challenging to navigate. I can help you to reclaim the joy in your relationships and learn how to nurture them to become even stronger. Your personal experiences have led you to develop the relationship patterns you have today, but I believe it is never too late to break unsatisfying cycles and create new, healthier ways of relating to the people you care about.
Here are some examples of challenges we can work on together: improving communication skills, conflict resolution, blending families, becoming a grandparent, financial stress, coping with loss in the family, infertility, adoption, cultural/generational differences, postpartum depression, children’s behavior issues, and sexual/gender identity exploration.
Relationships can be the greatest source of joy in people’s lives, but they also have the potential to cause us the most pain. The complex dynamics between romantic partners, parents and children, siblings, friends, and even colleagues can be incredibly challenging to navigate. I can help you to reclaim the joy in your relationships and learn how to nurture them to become even stronger. Your personal experiences have led you to develop the relationship patterns you have today, but I believe it is never too late to break unsatisfying cycles and create new, healthier ways of relating to the people you care about.
Elizabeth R. Weisman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Areas of focus include:OCD, PTSD, trauma, Addictions, LGBTQ+, Special Needs Parenting, Neurodiversity, PANS / PANDAS, FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder), Grief & Loss, Adoption, Relationship issues, Chronic & severe mental illness, and Mind-body Wellness.
THE ONLY WAY OUT IS THROUGH (Robert Frost)... It is human to suffer and it is human to face challenges. When the suffering becomes too great, and the challenges too large, good therapy can play a key role in bringing about change. If you decide to work with me, I would consider it an honor to become part of your journey towards increased health and well-being. When you come to therapy, you will be treated with respect. I bring many years of experience as a therapist, providing both brief evidence-based interventions and long term psychodynamic approach. I will work carefully with you to define and achieve your personal goals.
Areas of focus include:OCD, PTSD, trauma, Addictions, LGBTQ+, Special Needs Parenting, Neurodiversity, PANS / PANDAS, FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder), Grief & Loss, Adoption, Relationship issues, Chronic & severe mental illness, and Mind-body Wellness.
THE ONLY WAY OUT IS THROUGH (Robert Frost)... It is human to suffer and it is human to face challenges. When the suffering becomes too great, and the challenges too large, good therapy can play a key role in bringing about change. If you decide to work with me, I would consider it an honor to become part of your journey towards increased health and well-being. When you come to therapy, you will be treated with respect. I bring many years of experience as a therapist, providing both brief evidence-based interventions and long term psychodynamic approach. I will work carefully with you to define and achieve your personal goals.
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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.