Adoption Therapists in Columbia, TN
Being a good listener by engaging with you is paramount to what I see as working with current issues client's face. Understanding that clients search for solutions to their problems, knowing and learning how to help themselves become stronger, whether a survivor of trauma, infidelity, substance abuse or neglect, or anger you may hit a breaking point. Please know that together we can take you to the next level, to what works best for setting goals and interventions best done where change can happen. Don't put off today where you want to be tomorrow-change can make a difference.
Being a good listener by engaging with you is paramount to what I see as working with current issues client's face. Understanding that clients search for solutions to their problems, knowing and learning how to help themselves become stronger, whether a survivor of trauma, infidelity, substance abuse or neglect, or anger you may hit a breaking point. Please know that together we can take you to the next level, to what works best for setting goals and interventions best done where change can happen. Don't put off today where you want to be tomorrow-change can make a difference.
The Wellness Collaborative, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, TN 38401
I honed my helping skills providing over a decade of individual, couple, and family counseling and working several years in the crisis intervention and crisis stabilization field in the states of California and Virginia. My experience and knowledge equips me to share with others as a marriage and family therapist, minister, coach, consultant and author, and allows me to facilitate positive change in peoples' lives. As a helper of people, I understand that we, human beings, express our greatest potential when we discover and remove the obstacles that hinder our capabilities.
I honed my helping skills providing over a decade of individual, couple, and family counseling and working several years in the crisis intervention and crisis stabilization field in the states of California and Virginia. My experience and knowledge equips me to share with others as a marriage and family therapist, minister, coach, consultant and author, and allows me to facilitate positive change in peoples' lives. As a helper of people, I understand that we, human beings, express our greatest potential when we discover and remove the obstacles that hinder our capabilities.
My clientele consists of children, adolescents, and adults. I use a variety of approaches in working with my clients in an attempt to find the most efficacious approach to meet the particular client's needs. As a psychologist, I also perform psychological evaluations for diagnostic purposes. For example, I evaluate cognitive ability, learning disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and many other issues. Finding oneself can be a daunting task in our complex society. I aspire to help my clients achieve self understanding, a sense of efficacy, and develop tools to assist them in navigating life's challenges on their own.
My clientele consists of children, adolescents, and adults. I use a variety of approaches in working with my clients in an attempt to find the most efficacious approach to meet the particular client's needs. As a psychologist, I also perform psychological evaluations for diagnostic purposes. For example, I evaluate cognitive ability, learning disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and many other issues. Finding oneself can be a daunting task in our complex society. I aspire to help my clients achieve self understanding, a sense of efficacy, and develop tools to assist them in navigating life's challenges on their own.
Dr. Stacy Jagger
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT-S, DMin
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbia, TN 38401
Dr. Stacy Jagger is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S), and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor with her Doctorate in Ministry. But she’s not just a book-trained therapist, as her story attests. She is a speaker, author, transformational coach, mentor, visionary. She’s the founder of Music City Family Therapy and the inventor of the Mountain Method, her proprietary treatment protocol for working with the whole family when the primary concern is their children’s well-being. Stacy also regularly appears on Nashville’s WSMV and WKRN television stations.
Dr. Stacy Jagger is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S), and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor with her Doctorate in Ministry. But she’s not just a book-trained therapist, as her story attests. She is a speaker, author, transformational coach, mentor, visionary. She’s the founder of Music City Family Therapy and the inventor of the Mountain Method, her proprietary treatment protocol for working with the whole family when the primary concern is their children’s well-being. Stacy also regularly appears on Nashville’s WSMV and WKRN television stations.
My education prepared me for any need that comes through my door but I especially enjoy working with families, children and adolescents with the many issues that can come up in a home. I believe that each family are the experts of their own home and I am only there temporarily to help them find solutions and focus in their struggles.
My education prepared me for any need that comes through my door but I especially enjoy working with families, children and adolescents with the many issues that can come up in a home. I believe that each family are the experts of their own home and I am only there temporarily to help them find solutions and focus in their struggles.
Being Balanced Psychological Services PLLC
Psychologist, MS LMFT, PhD LP, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, TN 38401
Discovering the intricacies of the human brain can be a fascinating journey, one that is as personal as it is profound. As a clinical neuropsychologist, I am deeply committed to guiding you through this journey with care and expertise. My practice is a safe harbor for those who seek to understand the marvels and mysteries of their own minds. I understand that each brain is as unique as the person to which it belongs. This is why I offer personalized neuropsychological evaluations—a process where we work together to uncover the specific ways your brain works. These evaluations are like a detailed map; they show us not only the areas
Discovering the intricacies of the human brain can be a fascinating journey, one that is as personal as it is profound. As a clinical neuropsychologist, I am deeply committed to guiding you through this journey with care and expertise. My practice is a safe harbor for those who seek to understand the marvels and mysteries of their own minds. I understand that each brain is as unique as the person to which it belongs. This is why I offer personalized neuropsychological evaluations—a process where we work together to uncover the specific ways your brain works. These evaluations are like a detailed map; they show us not only the areas
As a married mother of three, living in rural Maury County, Tennessee, I understand the importance of creating balance and finding peace in the midst of a busy life. With years of experience providing therapy to children, preteens, teens, and adults in both outpatient and hospital settings, I am well-equipped to address a wide range of mental health issues. I have successfully worked with clients dealing with significant trauma, borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and relationship struggles, among other conditions.
As a married mother of three, living in rural Maury County, Tennessee, I understand the importance of creating balance and finding peace in the midst of a busy life. With years of experience providing therapy to children, preteens, teens, and adults in both outpatient and hospital settings, I am well-equipped to address a wide range of mental health issues. I have successfully worked with clients dealing with significant trauma, borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and relationship struggles, among other conditions.
Merna A Elsols
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT™
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Columbia, TN 38401
Healing happens when we attend to our attachment wounds, address the needs of our inner parts, and adopt healthy communication patterns and boundaries. When we feel heard in a safe space, we can begin to unpack our hurt, explore our needs, and express our feelings. I utilize an integrative and supportive approach to honor clients' stories and needs, establish and reignite meaningful relationships, and practice mindful emotional expression. My goal is to support clients as they process past memories, enhance present connections, and plan for the future.
Healing happens when we attend to our attachment wounds, address the needs of our inner parts, and adopt healthy communication patterns and boundaries. When we feel heard in a safe space, we can begin to unpack our hurt, explore our needs, and express our feelings. I utilize an integrative and supportive approach to honor clients' stories and needs, establish and reignite meaningful relationships, and practice mindful emotional expression. My goal is to support clients as they process past memories, enhance present connections, and plan for the future.
Kelsie McGlothin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Columbia, TN 38401
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Healing from complex/developmental trauma can feel daunting. My job is to walk alongside you in this process.
Healing from complex/developmental trauma can feel daunting. My job is to walk alongside you in this process.
Dr. Sarah S Nunley
Marriage & Family Therapist, EDDCP, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Columbia, TN 38401 (Online Only)
Dr Nunley is an addiction psychologist and licensed marriage family therapist. She works with private clients, interns needing clinical supervision and consults for organizations that serve people with trauma and mental health struggles. Trauma-focused treatment is utilized as well as other holistic methods to achieve optimal wellness. Other areas of treatment specialty include substance misuse, body wellness, depression, anxiety, sexual trauma and first responder/military therapy.
Dr Nunley is an addiction psychologist and licensed marriage family therapist. She works with private clients, interns needing clinical supervision and consults for organizations that serve people with trauma and mental health struggles. Trauma-focused treatment is utilized as well as other holistic methods to achieve optimal wellness. Other areas of treatment specialty include substance misuse, body wellness, depression, anxiety, sexual trauma and first responder/military therapy.
Hannah Redden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Columbia, TN 38401 (Online Only)
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) originally from Louisiana, now based in Tennessee. My career has primarily revolved around nurturing the social, emotional, and behavioral growth of children aged from birth to six years old. This involves collaborating with caregivers such as parents, grandparents, and teachers to address both the individual needs of the children and the emotional support required by the caregivers themselves.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) originally from Louisiana, now based in Tennessee. My career has primarily revolved around nurturing the social, emotional, and behavioral growth of children aged from birth to six years old. This involves collaborating with caregivers such as parents, grandparents, and teachers to address both the individual needs of the children and the emotional support required by the caregivers themselves.
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Erica Harms
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCP, MHSP, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring Hill, TN 37174 (Online Only)
Welcome to Sacred Space Counseling! I am a firm believer that everyone on the planet can benefit from therapy from an outside source. I am passionate about the mental health of adults and teens. My goal as a Licensed Professional Counselor is to practice ethically and professionally to help clients learn and use healthy coping strategies when faced with life difficulties and concerns. I use a variety of cognitive and experiential theories and techniques curated to meet the needs of each individual client as well as am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Welcome to Sacred Space Counseling! I am a firm believer that everyone on the planet can benefit from therapy from an outside source. I am passionate about the mental health of adults and teens. My goal as a Licensed Professional Counselor is to practice ethically and professionally to help clients learn and use healthy coping strategies when faced with life difficulties and concerns. I use a variety of cognitive and experiential theories and techniques curated to meet the needs of each individual client as well as am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
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I specialize in working with women who are navigating through life transitions, grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and adoption issues.
Life can often be unpredictable and force us to navigate through different seasons of change. I aim to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore your experiences and find strength in your vulnerability. Utilizing a person-centered approach, we will work collaboratively to make meaning of your story, and equip you with the necessary skills and tools to fully embrace all that life has to offer. I genuinely believe in the power of connection, and my approach encourages you to embrace authenticity while working towards gaining confidence and trust in yourself as you find the strength to take another step forward.
I specialize in working with women who are navigating through life transitions, grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and adoption issues.
Life can often be unpredictable and force us to navigate through different seasons of change. I aim to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore your experiences and find strength in your vulnerability. Utilizing a person-centered approach, we will work collaboratively to make meaning of your story, and equip you with the necessary skills and tools to fully embrace all that life has to offer. I genuinely believe in the power of connection, and my approach encourages you to embrace authenticity while working towards gaining confidence and trust in yourself as you find the strength to take another step forward.
TheraTribe Online Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC/MHS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Nolensville, TN 37135 (Online Only)
Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and in our sessions, we promote behavioral transformation by encouraging a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and reactions.
Personalized Attention for Your Mental Health Needs from the Convenience of Where Ever You May Be. Perhaps you're feeling down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, we are here to offer support.
Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and in our sessions, we promote behavioral transformation by encouraging a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and reactions.
Personalized Attention for Your Mental Health Needs from the Convenience of Where Ever You May Be. Perhaps you're feeling down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, we are here to offer support.
Kim Warner-Hudy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nolensville, TN 37135
Adoption is born of loss and brings about a wide variety of feelings and emotions that many times those around us cannot fully understand.
Maya Angelou once said, “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” Changes, challenges and struggles are complex and take us out of our comfort zone. Too often we find it difficult to slow down, learn from and appreciate the journey of healing. My goal is for clients to help address those challenges, complexities and struggles whether it involves concerns with attachment, behavior regulation, family dynamics, infertility, parenting, racial identity or trauma as well as understand the meaning behind the behavior.
Adoption is born of loss and brings about a wide variety of feelings and emotions that many times those around us cannot fully understand.
Maya Angelou once said, “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” Changes, challenges and struggles are complex and take us out of our comfort zone. Too often we find it difficult to slow down, learn from and appreciate the journey of healing. My goal is for clients to help address those challenges, complexities and struggles whether it involves concerns with attachment, behavior regulation, family dynamics, infertility, parenting, racial identity or trauma as well as understand the meaning behind the behavior.
Ingrid Ransom Boje - Flourish Counseling Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
My primary therapeutic focuses are: all aspects of adoption, relational issues, self - worth, family of origin wounds, codependency, recovering from trauma (complex, sexual, religious, etc.), neurodivergence and parenting. Over the past decade as a therapist, I have found myself most passionate about working with adolescents, women, and pre-marital couples. it would be a joy to walk alongside you as we work on these things together utilizing research-based practices, creativity, humor, and a whole - body approach.
My primary therapeutic focuses are: all aspects of adoption, relational issues, self - worth, family of origin wounds, codependency, recovering from trauma (complex, sexual, religious, etc.), neurodivergence and parenting. Over the past decade as a therapist, I have found myself most passionate about working with adolescents, women, and pre-marital couples. it would be a joy to walk alongside you as we work on these things together utilizing research-based practices, creativity, humor, and a whole - body approach.
Welcome, I'm so glad you're here! My name is Emily, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working as a therapist since 2019, and my experience includes working with children, teens, and adults who struggle with anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, foster care/ adoption issues, life transitions, low self-esteem, stress, women’s issues, and many other mental health issues. I am most passionate about assisting clients in finding deeper healing rather than a temporary fix. I always consider it an honor and a privilege to walk alongside individuals in this journey!
Welcome, I'm so glad you're here! My name is Emily, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working as a therapist since 2019, and my experience includes working with children, teens, and adults who struggle with anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, foster care/ adoption issues, life transitions, low self-esteem, stress, women’s issues, and many other mental health issues. I am most passionate about assisting clients in finding deeper healing rather than a temporary fix. I always consider it an honor and a privilege to walk alongside individuals in this journey!
In my personal and professional life I have developed a deep passion for working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I utilize various forms of therapy to help clients learn to better cope with mental, emotional, social, and/or behavioral struggles, and guide them towards health. I aim to help clients become emotionally resilient to the ongoing challenges that life continues to present! I empower clients to use their voice, challenge negative core beliefs, and celebrate their gifts and talents. Common areas of practice for me are adoption, divorce care, ADHD, emotional regulation, self esteem struggles, anxiety, and more.
In my personal and professional life I have developed a deep passion for working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I utilize various forms of therapy to help clients learn to better cope with mental, emotional, social, and/or behavioral struggles, and guide them towards health. I aim to help clients become emotionally resilient to the ongoing challenges that life continues to present! I empower clients to use their voice, challenge negative core beliefs, and celebrate their gifts and talents. Common areas of practice for me are adoption, divorce care, ADHD, emotional regulation, self esteem struggles, anxiety, and more.
Hi, I’m Emily! I’m a middle Tennessee native, passionate about helping others. My specialty is with teen girls dealing with anxiety, grief, and OCD, I have experience with children (male and female) ages 5-12, teen girls, adult women ages 18-75, and premarital couples. I have worked with anxiety, depression, grief, adoption, divorce, self-harm, eating disorders, addiction and behavioral issues. I am certified in the Prepare Enrich couples therapy model.
Hi, I’m Emily! I’m a middle Tennessee native, passionate about helping others. My specialty is with teen girls dealing with anxiety, grief, and OCD, I have experience with children (male and female) ages 5-12, teen girls, adult women ages 18-75, and premarital couples. I have worked with anxiety, depression, grief, adoption, divorce, self-harm, eating disorders, addiction and behavioral issues. I am certified in the Prepare Enrich couples therapy model.
Located in Nashville, TN our licensed counselors see Individuals, Couples, and Families. We offer counseling for: Pregnancy Loss (Miscarriage, Infant Death, Stillbirth, Failed IVF, Abortion), Adoption-Related Loss, Support for Infertility and Reproductive Health Concerns, Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), STD Diagnoses, Grief, Loss, Relationship issues, Sexual Abuse and Assault, Boundaries, Assertiveness and Communication, Self Esteem, and Pornography/Sexual Addiction. We are a faith-based, safe, and confidential place, providing professional counseling regardless of age, race, or religion.
Located in Nashville, TN our licensed counselors see Individuals, Couples, and Families. We offer counseling for: Pregnancy Loss (Miscarriage, Infant Death, Stillbirth, Failed IVF, Abortion), Adoption-Related Loss, Support for Infertility and Reproductive Health Concerns, Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), STD Diagnoses, Grief, Loss, Relationship issues, Sexual Abuse and Assault, Boundaries, Assertiveness and Communication, Self Esteem, and Pornography/Sexual Addiction. We are a faith-based, safe, and confidential place, providing professional counseling regardless of age, race, or religion.
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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.