Adoption Therapists in Alvin, TX
I have 20+ years of experience working in psychiatric hospitals, medical facilities, community health centers, pediatric clinics, schools, and residential treatment centers. I offered many years to working with children, adolescents, parents, and families through child protective services, rape crisis centers, shelters, neighborhood centers, and adoption centers. I am experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders including PTSD, Depression, Trauma, Anxiety, & Psychosis including the management of other symptoms that stem from family/ relationship conflict, social difficulties, poor school performance, and violence/ abuse.
I have 20+ years of experience working in psychiatric hospitals, medical facilities, community health centers, pediatric clinics, schools, and residential treatment centers. I offered many years to working with children, adolescents, parents, and families through child protective services, rape crisis centers, shelters, neighborhood centers, and adoption centers. I am experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders including PTSD, Depression, Trauma, Anxiety, & Psychosis including the management of other symptoms that stem from family/ relationship conflict, social difficulties, poor school performance, and violence/ abuse.
Counseling Connections for Change, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Alvin, TX 77511
Typically, we receive referrals from physicians, pastors, and school counselors in our community to address issues related to depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship problems, communication, parenting, grief and loss, trauma, adoption, and adjustment issues.
We believe everyone should experience hope and we believe mental health matters. Through our faith-based counseling, education and collaboration efforts, we are the bridge to life-changing solutions. Since 2007, our professional counseling team has helped thousands find hope and improved quality of life. Our agency is trauma-informed and uses evidence-based interventions. We are trained to meet the unique needs of individuals, couples, and whole families. Whether you’ve experienced a sudden loss, or struggle with an ongoing issue, our team is dedicated to supporting your needs.
Typically, we receive referrals from physicians, pastors, and school counselors in our community to address issues related to depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship problems, communication, parenting, grief and loss, trauma, adoption, and adjustment issues.
We believe everyone should experience hope and we believe mental health matters. Through our faith-based counseling, education and collaboration efforts, we are the bridge to life-changing solutions. Since 2007, our professional counseling team has helped thousands find hope and improved quality of life. Our agency is trauma-informed and uses evidence-based interventions. We are trained to meet the unique needs of individuals, couples, and whole families. Whether you’ve experienced a sudden loss, or struggle with an ongoing issue, our team is dedicated to supporting your needs.
Diagnostic and Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-Asc
Verified Verified
Alvin, TX 77511
Our passion and purpose are to help families! With decades of experience supporting individuals: Counselor, Educational Diagnostician, Dyslexia Specialist, and K-12 teacher; Diagnostic and Counseling Services is a trusted resource for families and individuals facing life's challenges. Whether a member of your family is in need of individual, marriage, or group counseling or your student is struggling with reading & math skills, anxiety, focus, cognitive delays, prepping transcripts, or considering a change in school setting - We can help!
Our passion and purpose are to help families! With decades of experience supporting individuals: Counselor, Educational Diagnostician, Dyslexia Specialist, and K-12 teacher; Diagnostic and Counseling Services is a trusted resource for families and individuals facing life's challenges. Whether a member of your family is in need of individual, marriage, or group counseling or your student is struggling with reading & math skills, anxiety, focus, cognitive delays, prepping transcripts, or considering a change in school setting - We can help!
MYS Counseling & Assessment
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, EdD, CART
Verified Verified
Alvin, TX 77511
Our team is focused on helping our clients and their families find peace and success in their home, work and relationships through our unique method. It is brief and solution-focused, enabling clients to reconnect with their authentic selves and be the person they know they can be. Our therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists are of one mind, that you are unique and valuable, and have the potential to succeed in life and relationships. Our brief therapy period focuses on helping you know how your brain is tripping you up and how it can heal you as well, know yourself better than ever, and reclaim lost self-esteem and freedom!
Our team is focused on helping our clients and their families find peace and success in their home, work and relationships through our unique method. It is brief and solution-focused, enabling clients to reconnect with their authentic selves and be the person they know they can be. Our therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists are of one mind, that you are unique and valuable, and have the potential to succeed in life and relationships. Our brief therapy period focuses on helping you know how your brain is tripping you up and how it can heal you as well, know yourself better than ever, and reclaim lost self-esteem and freedom!
More Therapists Nearby
FAITH-BASED counseling. NO waitlist. SAME week & EVENING appointments available! Working with Adolescents, Depression, Anxiety, Guilt/Shame, Relationships, Self Worth, Parenting, Women, Codependency, Grief, Adoption using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Biblical Christian Counseling.
FAITH-BASED counseling. NO waitlist. SAME week & EVENING appointments available! Working with Adolescents, Depression, Anxiety, Guilt/Shame, Relationships, Self Worth, Parenting, Women, Codependency, Grief, Adoption using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Biblical Christian Counseling.
Carol S. Kerr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, TX 77510 (Online Only)
My Specialties Include: Parenting Education (Behavior, Adoption, Foster Care), Child/Adolescent (Behavior, Life Changes, ADHD, School, Depression, Anxiety), Adults (Depression, Anxiety, Divorce), Marital/Couple Counseling, Personal Growth, Aging, Work Conflicts, Drug & Alcohol, Codependency, Acute Crisis Counseling (Loss), Christian Counseling (on request).
I am a highly experienced Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I work with Children, Adolescents, and Adults. My Counseling Style is Solution-Oriented and Positive. Due to personal life histories there is no one-size-fits-all approach to counseling. Therefore, using a team approach we can sort out what choices may be a good fit for your unique personality and aspirations.
My Specialties Include: Parenting Education (Behavior, Adoption, Foster Care), Child/Adolescent (Behavior, Life Changes, ADHD, School, Depression, Anxiety), Adults (Depression, Anxiety, Divorce), Marital/Couple Counseling, Personal Growth, Aging, Work Conflicts, Drug & Alcohol, Codependency, Acute Crisis Counseling (Loss), Christian Counseling (on request).
I am a highly experienced Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I work with Children, Adolescents, and Adults. My Counseling Style is Solution-Oriented and Positive. Due to personal life histories there is no one-size-fits-all approach to counseling. Therefore, using a team approach we can sort out what choices may be a good fit for your unique personality and aspirations.
Tanya de Koning
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Friendswood, TX 77546
My passion is helping adults, teens, and children find healing from trauma-related challenges and relational hardships. As a Christian therapist, I enjoy helping clients find freedom from anything limiting them from walking in their true identity. I am trained in play therapy, am a Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner, and have worked over a decade with those who have experienced challenges related to trauma, foster care/ adoption and domestic violence. Additionally, my background includes working with couples and strengthening relationships from various walks of life.
My passion is helping adults, teens, and children find healing from trauma-related challenges and relational hardships. As a Christian therapist, I enjoy helping clients find freedom from anything limiting them from walking in their true identity. I am trained in play therapy, am a Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner, and have worked over a decade with those who have experienced challenges related to trauma, foster care/ adoption and domestic violence. Additionally, my background includes working with couples and strengthening relationships from various walks of life.
VAWA, I-601 waivers, asylum, cancellation of removal cases), fitness for duty evaluations and adoption evaluations.
Now Accepting New Clients. Foley Torres Dr. Torres offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychological Evaluations. She also provides supervision for interns/post-doctoral students . Dr. Torres is accustomed to treating clients with mental health disorders such as Trichotillomania, gender dysphoria, OCD, Panic Disorder, Depression, and other serious mental health struggles. Dr. Torres has a special interest in helping preteens, teens and adults on the autism spectrum. Her clinic is open to people of any nationality, race religion, gender and sexual orientation. Saturday appointments are available. Call 832-705-0912 for an appt.
VAWA, I-601 waivers, asylum, cancellation of removal cases), fitness for duty evaluations and adoption evaluations.
Now Accepting New Clients. Foley Torres Dr. Torres offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychological Evaluations. She also provides supervision for interns/post-doctoral students . Dr. Torres is accustomed to treating clients with mental health disorders such as Trichotillomania, gender dysphoria, OCD, Panic Disorder, Depression, and other serious mental health struggles. Dr. Torres has a special interest in helping preteens, teens and adults on the autism spectrum. Her clinic is open to people of any nationality, race religion, gender and sexual orientation. Saturday appointments are available. Call 832-705-0912 for an appt.
As of 10/9/24 - Immediate Evening openings: Monday 4-8 pm. Life can be overwhelming, challenging, and exhausting. You know you don't want things to stay the same, but are not sure where to start. It can be frustrating to feel like you're doing your best and still be stuck. Whether it is dealing with life changes and transitions, a new ADHD diagnosis, relationship struggles, or you're not even able to pinpoint what it is - I'm here to listen as you process through and work towards having the life you desire.
As of 10/9/24 - Immediate Evening openings: Monday 4-8 pm. Life can be overwhelming, challenging, and exhausting. You know you don't want things to stay the same, but are not sure where to start. It can be frustrating to feel like you're doing your best and still be stuck. Whether it is dealing with life changes and transitions, a new ADHD diagnosis, relationship struggles, or you're not even able to pinpoint what it is - I'm here to listen as you process through and work towards having the life you desire.
Denise Dalgarn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Friendswood, TX 77546 (Online Only)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 19 years of experience. Are you struggling in your work or family life? Is it impacting your relationships? Most of us go through life events that leave us battered and bruised but there are some things that we might go through that stay with us and impact our ability to navigate our daily lives. Many of us have experienced that and there is a way to walk through it and come out on the other side leaving the pain behind but keeping any meaningful lessons safely with us. If you have experienced this kind of incident, it would be a privilege to walk that journey to healing with you.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 19 years of experience. Are you struggling in your work or family life? Is it impacting your relationships? Most of us go through life events that leave us battered and bruised but there are some things that we might go through that stay with us and impact our ability to navigate our daily lives. Many of us have experienced that and there is a way to walk through it and come out on the other side leaving the pain behind but keeping any meaningful lessons safely with us. If you have experienced this kind of incident, it would be a privilege to walk that journey to healing with you.
Ali Vasquez
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manvel, TX 77578
Waitlist for new clients
Have you been feeling stuck in the same cycle that isn't working? Perhaps you've begun to notice physical symptoms such as headaches, stomachaches or muscle tension in your body. Learning to manage your emotions and how to better communicate with loved ones can help make a big impact in relieving those physical symptoms. Reaching out for support can be the start of your healing journey. I believe that we all have the ability to change our future for the better. While change may not always be easy or comfortable, the reward is almost always worth it. All your wounds deserve healing.
Have you been feeling stuck in the same cycle that isn't working? Perhaps you've begun to notice physical symptoms such as headaches, stomachaches or muscle tension in your body. Learning to manage your emotions and how to better communicate with loved ones can help make a big impact in relieving those physical symptoms. Reaching out for support can be the start of your healing journey. I believe that we all have the ability to change our future for the better. While change may not always be easy or comfortable, the reward is almost always worth it. All your wounds deserve healing.
I seek to understand each Child or Adolescent as a unique individual with different ways they may view and react to their world. Accurate assessment of their issues and psychological needs is important. I devise a treatment plan for the best therapeutic approach to rapidly and successfully address their issues. I work to empower people including families with the skills and techniques for personal and behavioral success.
I seek to understand each Child or Adolescent as a unique individual with different ways they may view and react to their world. Accurate assessment of their issues and psychological needs is important. I devise a treatment plan for the best therapeutic approach to rapidly and successfully address their issues. I work to empower people including families with the skills and techniques for personal and behavioral success.
Allia Soulliaa Foley
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW, MS, MA
Verified Verified
Pearland, TX 77584 (Online Only)
Seeking to support clients on their personal wholeness journeys. Whether you are experiencing grief/loss, post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, relational distress, family system break-down, identity query, burn-out, addiction, spiritual turmoil and things in between; there is intergenerational space for you here.
Seeking to support clients on their personal wholeness journeys. Whether you are experiencing grief/loss, post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, relational distress, family system break-down, identity query, burn-out, addiction, spiritual turmoil and things in between; there is intergenerational space for you here.
I love working with people who are motivated for something better in their lives but haven’t been able to figure out what’s blocking them from having it. This can include relationships, career, success, sports, family, happiness, confidence and more. Maybe you feel unworthy or incapable of having that something better. Maybe trauma, mental illness or something else you can’t even define knocked you off track. Maybe you never remember being on track because it has been so long since you had that experience. There is hope and together we can find answers.
I love working with people who are motivated for something better in their lives but haven’t been able to figure out what’s blocking them from having it. This can include relationships, career, success, sports, family, happiness, confidence and more. Maybe you feel unworthy or incapable of having that something better. Maybe trauma, mental illness or something else you can’t even define knocked you off track. Maybe you never remember being on track because it has been so long since you had that experience. There is hope and together we can find answers.
Dyana Robbins
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Friendswood, TX 77546
Waitlist for new clients
Leading others through ministry has been rewarding, but the constant grind has brought on exhaustion, chronic unease, physical problems, and anxiety. Unfortunately, these are "normal" in your life. You’ve had to press forward to achieve goals and suppress your own needs. When others see your life, they see someone who has it together, but you know the chaos inside. You have ideals you never seem to meet, leaving you feeling demoralized. You would give almost anything to have real REST, but no matter what you try, you cannot relax or find peace. You know this is not how you are meant to live.
Leading others through ministry has been rewarding, but the constant grind has brought on exhaustion, chronic unease, physical problems, and anxiety. Unfortunately, these are "normal" in your life. You’ve had to press forward to achieve goals and suppress your own needs. When others see your life, they see someone who has it together, but you know the chaos inside. You have ideals you never seem to meet, leaving you feeling demoralized. You would give almost anything to have real REST, but no matter what you try, you cannot relax or find peace. You know this is not how you are meant to live.
Kali Scheschuk
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Friendswood, TX 77546
**ADOLESCENT, ADULT, INDIVIDUAL, COUPLES & FAMILY** I am committed to providing my clients with the resources necessary for fundamental changes in their lives to occur. Through guidance, education, goal-setting and teamwork, I believe that each individual has the capacity to enhance his/her life in a positive manner. I am dedicated to providing support, encouragement and accountability for my clients. I also believe in creating an environment where my clients feel safe, which is crucial for resolution and change. Patience and empathy are my strongest qualities.
**ADOLESCENT, ADULT, INDIVIDUAL, COUPLES & FAMILY** I am committed to providing my clients with the resources necessary for fundamental changes in their lives to occur. Through guidance, education, goal-setting and teamwork, I believe that each individual has the capacity to enhance his/her life in a positive manner. I am dedicated to providing support, encouragement and accountability for my clients. I also believe in creating an environment where my clients feel safe, which is crucial for resolution and change. Patience and empathy are my strongest qualities.
Joanna Eckley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Friendswood, TX 77546 (Online Only)
Call (713) 678-0403 ext. 0 to schedule an appointment! Immediate openings available for in-person or virtual sessions.
Call (713) 678-0403 ext. 0 to schedule an appointment! Immediate openings available for in-person or virtual sessions.
D&K Counseling Group, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pearland, TX 77584
Do you find yourself saying “I just have to push through” or question “why do I feel this way?” How often are you feeling disconnected, on autopilot, tired, down or unsettled and on edge? Or maybe you witnessed this? Do you often hear, “No! "Mine!" "Leave me alone!" "I don't want it!" "Go away!" "I hate you!" Screaming and yelling from your youth. Experiencing and witnessing out of control moods and being out of sync creates significant stress that impacts us on multiple levels. It is hard to cope. You need help. We are here for you.
Do you find yourself saying “I just have to push through” or question “why do I feel this way?” How often are you feeling disconnected, on autopilot, tired, down or unsettled and on edge? Or maybe you witnessed this? Do you often hear, “No! "Mine!" "Leave me alone!" "I don't want it!" "Go away!" "I hate you!" Screaming and yelling from your youth. Experiencing and witnessing out of control moods and being out of sync creates significant stress that impacts us on multiple levels. It is hard to cope. You need help. We are here for you.
Kelvin L McHenry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, ADHD-CC, ASD-CS
Verified Verified
Friendswood, TX 77546 (Online Only)
I believe that every client has, within them, the power to overcome any obstacle. Whether it is individual, couples/marital, familial, or relational concerns, together through collaboration, we can find a solution. I am an empathetic & solutions oriented therapist who believes in empowering my clients. I have found that assisting a client to fill their life skills tool box with healthy tools is an excellent way to resolve personal concerns on a long term basis. Please feel free to contact my offices at 832-977-6138 to schedule an appointment or a phone consultation. We are only offering virtual sessions at this time.
I believe that every client has, within them, the power to overcome any obstacle. Whether it is individual, couples/marital, familial, or relational concerns, together through collaboration, we can find a solution. I am an empathetic & solutions oriented therapist who believes in empowering my clients. I have found that assisting a client to fill their life skills tool box with healthy tools is an excellent way to resolve personal concerns on a long term basis. Please feel free to contact my offices at 832-977-6138 to schedule an appointment or a phone consultation. We are only offering virtual sessions at this time.
Dr. Zenaida Davis Woods
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, CCTSI
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pearland, TX 77584 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, angry, or maybe burned out? Do you feel like you are on autopilot just going through the motions of life? Did you experience a traumatic event(s) that you can't get out of your head? Are you just trying to figure out life? Do parenthood or relationship problems have you feeling the blues? You are not alone, I understand, and I can help you find the freedom from life complexities that are stealing your joy. Are you ready to discover your ability to take control and be the change you want to see in your life? Let's do this! Contact me now. Don’t wait another minute.
Are you feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, angry, or maybe burned out? Do you feel like you are on autopilot just going through the motions of life? Did you experience a traumatic event(s) that you can't get out of your head? Are you just trying to figure out life? Do parenthood or relationship problems have you feeling the blues? You are not alone, I understand, and I can help you find the freedom from life complexities that are stealing your joy. Are you ready to discover your ability to take control and be the change you want to see in your life? Let's do this! Contact me now. Don’t wait another minute.
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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.