Adoption Therapists in Keller, TX

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Angie Conway
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Keller, TX 76248
Valor Counseling Services is dedicated to providing quality mental health counseling to adolescents and adults struggling with a variety of obstacles including depression, anxiety, OCD, suicidal thoughts, personality disorders, trauma, parenting, LGBTQ, adoption and foster care, and dissociative disorders. Trained in EMDR, I will use this therapy approach when necessary to help heal the root cause of symptoms as well as teach practical skills necessary to respond to symptoms when they occur.
Valor Counseling Services is dedicated to providing quality mental health counseling to adolescents and adults struggling with a variety of obstacles including depression, anxiety, OCD, suicidal thoughts, personality disorders, trauma, parenting, LGBTQ, adoption and foster care, and dissociative disorders. Trained in EMDR, I will use this therapy approach when necessary to help heal the root cause of symptoms as well as teach practical skills necessary to respond to symptoms when they occur.
(817) 854-9617 View (817) 854-9617
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Hope and Growth Center PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Keller, TX 76248
Counseling provides individuals with hope and encourages growth. My desire is to walk beside individuals to offer insight and healing. I approach counseling with genuine connection. I work with many individuals with Trauma, Life Situations, Grief, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Sexual Abuse, and Relationship Difficulties.
Counseling provides individuals with hope and encourages growth. My desire is to walk beside individuals to offer insight and healing. I approach counseling with genuine connection. I work with many individuals with Trauma, Life Situations, Grief, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Sexual Abuse, and Relationship Difficulties.
(817) 409-6571 View (817) 409-6571
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Marti K Riedel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Keller, TX 76248
My practice focuses on treating children and teens with depression, anxiety, attachment issues, eating disorders, substance abuse, attention deficit hyperactivity, and behavioral disorders. Play therapy is my primary tool to help children cope with issues as they grow and develop. Although the child is my client, I work to provide education and support to parents, as the child's primary support system.
My practice focuses on treating children and teens with depression, anxiety, attachment issues, eating disorders, substance abuse, attention deficit hyperactivity, and behavioral disorders. Play therapy is my primary tool to help children cope with issues as they grow and develop. Although the child is my client, I work to provide education and support to parents, as the child's primary support system.
(682) 243-7621 x706 View (682) 243-7621 x706
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Tamara D. Allen Bush
Licensed Professional Counselor, CSAT, CMAT, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Keller, TX 76244
Counseling is a service that I am honored to provide for individuals and their families in the Dallas Ft. Worth area. I have 20+ years experience with providing a safe and confidential setting for person's new to counseling. I meet clients where they are at and try and work with their learning style at a pace that is comfortable for them. I believe that every person has worth and potential for growth. My job is to help my clients realize their options and make informed choices that promote positive growth. When people are at their best, this multiplies for them, their family and community.
Counseling is a service that I am honored to provide for individuals and their families in the Dallas Ft. Worth area. I have 20+ years experience with providing a safe and confidential setting for person's new to counseling. I meet clients where they are at and try and work with their learning style at a pace that is comfortable for them. I believe that every person has worth and potential for growth. My job is to help my clients realize their options and make informed choices that promote positive growth. When people are at their best, this multiplies for them, their family and community.
(817) 783-4410 View (817) 783-4410
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Thomas Hudson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Keller, TX 76248
Hi, I am Thomas. I specialize in Christian counseling while working with preteens, adolescents, and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and other mental health issues. I believe that true healing comes from the entire family, and therefore I work not just with your adolescent or preteen but with the entire family who may be having difficulty interacting and need help finding the healing they deserve. I received my master’s in professional counseling from Liberty University and have experience working with people of all ages who are having a difficult time and need some trusted help.
Hi, I am Thomas. I specialize in Christian counseling while working with preteens, adolescents, and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and other mental health issues. I believe that true healing comes from the entire family, and therefore I work not just with your adolescent or preteen but with the entire family who may be having difficulty interacting and need help finding the healing they deserve. I received my master’s in professional counseling from Liberty University and have experience working with people of all ages who are having a difficult time and need some trusted help.
(682) 243-3456 View (682) 243-3456
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Jodell Powers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Keller, TX 76248
Do you feel desperately lonely wondering if you're the only person facing your particular struggle or relationship problem? Do you feel confused, stuck, or hopeless about what to do and scared to tell anyone? If you've tried every way you know to solve your problems and you're still struggling- make an appointment and lets work on it together. You don't have to face another day alone- take a risk and reach out for help. Things can get better. I'm passionate about empowering clients to cross the bridges they come to. No matter where you find yourself stuck, I'd be happy to walk the next part of your journey with you.
Do you feel desperately lonely wondering if you're the only person facing your particular struggle or relationship problem? Do you feel confused, stuck, or hopeless about what to do and scared to tell anyone? If you've tried every way you know to solve your problems and you're still struggling- make an appointment and lets work on it together. You don't have to face another day alone- take a risk and reach out for help. Things can get better. I'm passionate about empowering clients to cross the bridges they come to. No matter where you find yourself stuck, I'd be happy to walk the next part of your journey with you.
(682) 888-5252 View (682) 888-5252
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Dawn M Vinson
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, M Ed, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Keller, TX 76248
The challenges facing children and teens today are exceptional, as well as navigating parenting in a world bound with pressures from every area of life. Families, more than ever, struggle to stay steady, stay grounded, and stay consistent, while raising little humans to succeed in our society. As a child therapist, former teacher and parent of five myself, I realize all too well what the issues are and how children and families can be supported through counseling. Building relationships through play therapy, narrative therapy, as well as with families is the key to success in my practice.
The challenges facing children and teens today are exceptional, as well as navigating parenting in a world bound with pressures from every area of life. Families, more than ever, struggle to stay steady, stay grounded, and stay consistent, while raising little humans to succeed in our society. As a child therapist, former teacher and parent of five myself, I realize all too well what the issues are and how children and families can be supported through counseling. Building relationships through play therapy, narrative therapy, as well as with families is the key to success in my practice.
(682) 688-2496 View (682) 688-2496
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Norma Cruson, M.Ed., LPC-S, RPT-S, EMDR Trained
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Keller, TX 76248
Waitlist for new clients
You desire more joy, less stress, relief from depression or anxiety, freedom from trauma, healthier relationships. Perhaps you want to help your child feel connected and happy. For over 20 years I have successfully collaborated with adults and children to help them stabilize, gain healthy perspectives, better self-regulate in daily living, and discover solutions in their lives. I have extensive training in play therapy and am an APT Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Animal-Assisted Therapy, and sand tray work.
You desire more joy, less stress, relief from depression or anxiety, freedom from trauma, healthier relationships. Perhaps you want to help your child feel connected and happy. For over 20 years I have successfully collaborated with adults and children to help them stabilize, gain healthy perspectives, better self-regulate in daily living, and discover solutions in their lives. I have extensive training in play therapy and am an APT Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Animal-Assisted Therapy, and sand tray work.
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Debbie Purvis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Keller, TX 76248
For the last 30 years I've been privileged to work with courageous clients as they face traumatic life events, stand up to addictions, grieve betrayals and losses, and find freedom to live a more enjoyable confident life. I have a lot of respect for anyone willing to enter into a counseling process with a commitment to growth and change. The counseling process takes a lot of work and determination but I have seen long lasting results as clients have faced uncomfortable feelings and beliefs and literally rewired their brains! I can't imagine a more rewarding job.
For the last 30 years I've been privileged to work with courageous clients as they face traumatic life events, stand up to addictions, grieve betrayals and losses, and find freedom to live a more enjoyable confident life. I have a lot of respect for anyone willing to enter into a counseling process with a commitment to growth and change. The counseling process takes a lot of work and determination but I have seen long lasting results as clients have faced uncomfortable feelings and beliefs and literally rewired their brains! I can't imagine a more rewarding job.
(817) 934-7188 View (817) 934-7188
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Krystal Pennington
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Keller, TX 76244  (Online Only)
Are you feeling as it is time for something new? Do you need some help in finding a place to begin? I am happy to explore the possibility to walk alongside you in your journey to where you would like to be. Sometimes we know what our goals are but may be unsure on what those next steps are to get there. Other times we just know we need a change but don’t know exactly what. Change can be difficult and sometimes going it alone is scary. I would be happy to walk with you on your journey and provide a safe and confidential environment where change can occur.
Are you feeling as it is time for something new? Do you need some help in finding a place to begin? I am happy to explore the possibility to walk alongside you in your journey to where you would like to be. Sometimes we know what our goals are but may be unsure on what those next steps are to get there. Other times we just know we need a change but don’t know exactly what. Change can be difficult and sometimes going it alone is scary. I would be happy to walk with you on your journey and provide a safe and confidential environment where change can occur.
(817) 241-3892 View (817) 241-3892
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Gregg Malone
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Keller, TX 76248
I love being a mental health therapist! I enjoy every minute of it. I'm passionate about ending the stigma surrounding mental health and normalizing therapy, especially amongst the Veteran community. My nonjudgmental approach is to confront irrational thought patterns and continuously strive to recognize the unique complexity and potential of each person. I address each issue with great compassion, empathy and with lighthearted humor to facilitate growth and emotional connection.
I love being a mental health therapist! I enjoy every minute of it. I'm passionate about ending the stigma surrounding mental health and normalizing therapy, especially amongst the Veteran community. My nonjudgmental approach is to confront irrational thought patterns and continuously strive to recognize the unique complexity and potential of each person. I address each issue with great compassion, empathy and with lighthearted humor to facilitate growth and emotional connection.
(682) 204-9023 View (682) 204-9023
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Jennifer Willis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Keller, TX 76248
Becoming a new parent can be a challenging time. Sometimes this can include postpartum depression/anxiety, as well as feelings of loneliness, isolation, and even some scary intrusive thoughts. As a certified perinatal mental health counselor, I am here to help you navigate this new time in your life. I also work with couples struggling with infertility and miscarriage as well. If you feel overwhelmed with sadness, worry, or struggling with feeling connected to your new baby, I would be honored to help. I welcome all families, and hope that you will feel safe and respected as we work together.
Becoming a new parent can be a challenging time. Sometimes this can include postpartum depression/anxiety, as well as feelings of loneliness, isolation, and even some scary intrusive thoughts. As a certified perinatal mental health counselor, I am here to help you navigate this new time in your life. I also work with couples struggling with infertility and miscarriage as well. If you feel overwhelmed with sadness, worry, or struggling with feeling connected to your new baby, I would be honored to help. I welcome all families, and hope that you will feel safe and respected as we work together.
(817) 567-2731 View (817) 567-2731
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Brian Marc Simmons
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CH, EMDR
Verified Verified
Keller, TX 76244
The most recent brain/body science shows us long-term healing is difficult to achieve without changing how information travels through the nervous system. Creating these adjustments is possible if you know how. Mr. Simmons utilizes a mind/body-based treatment approach that combines relevant talk therapy modalities, psychoeducation, mindfulness and somatic stabilization techniques, along with Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, Multichannel Eye Movement Integration (MEMI), Emotional Freedom Technique, and Trauma Informed treatment techniques to address client's presenting symptoms and achieve a variety of treatment goals.
The most recent brain/body science shows us long-term healing is difficult to achieve without changing how information travels through the nervous system. Creating these adjustments is possible if you know how. Mr. Simmons utilizes a mind/body-based treatment approach that combines relevant talk therapy modalities, psychoeducation, mindfulness and somatic stabilization techniques, along with Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, Multichannel Eye Movement Integration (MEMI), Emotional Freedom Technique, and Trauma Informed treatment techniques to address client's presenting symptoms and achieve a variety of treatment goals.
(214) 997-6484 View (214) 997-6484
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Comfortable Counseling-Melanie Maine
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Keller, TX 76244
Evening and Weekend Appointments! Do you want each day to be better? Do you wonder who you are without all of the titles? Are you trying to find the joy in life again? I believe having a good relationship with ourselves and others is the key to happiness. Self-awareness can help you get the results you want for yourself and impact the dynamics you have with those surrounding you. I am glad to help you on your journey to finding yourself and your purpose again in a comfortable environment. I am a certified trauma therapist and work with adolescents and adults.
Evening and Weekend Appointments! Do you want each day to be better? Do you wonder who you are without all of the titles? Are you trying to find the joy in life again? I believe having a good relationship with ourselves and others is the key to happiness. Self-awareness can help you get the results you want for yourself and impact the dynamics you have with those surrounding you. I am glad to help you on your journey to finding yourself and your purpose again in a comfortable environment. I am a certified trauma therapist and work with adolescents and adults.
(817) 796-9543 View (817) 796-9543
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Center for Counseling and Family Relationships
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC-S, LMFT-S, RPT-S, CEAP, NCC
Verified Verified
Keller, TX 76244
Our Mission is that lasting change can happen by providing: Support on life’s journey, an Opportunity to heal, and Sifting of values during decisions (S.O.S). Our core values are: Healing – Providing counseling to help resolve issues impacting your life and the lives of your family members Empowering - Giving you tools and resources to build healthy relationships on a firm foundation Connecting – Strengthening relationships for children, adults, couples, and families with God and each other
Our Mission is that lasting change can happen by providing: Support on life’s journey, an Opportunity to heal, and Sifting of values during decisions (S.O.S). Our core values are: Healing – Providing counseling to help resolve issues impacting your life and the lives of your family members Empowering - Giving you tools and resources to build healthy relationships on a firm foundation Connecting – Strengthening relationships for children, adults, couples, and families with God and each other
(817) 653-8616 View (817) 653-8616
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Terri A Plaisance
Counselor, MS, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Keller, TX 76244
Everyone has uphill battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point in their busy lives. Whatever the struggle in your life, there is hope for a better tomorrow. I am here to help you work toward your goals and overcome barriers in a safe and comfortable environment. I provide mental health services to individuals, children, adolescents, and families. I specialize in the treatment of a wide variety of problems and challenges.
Everyone has uphill battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point in their busy lives. Whatever the struggle in your life, there is hope for a better tomorrow. I am here to help you work toward your goals and overcome barriers in a safe and comfortable environment. I provide mental health services to individuals, children, adolescents, and families. I specialize in the treatment of a wide variety of problems and challenges.
(682) 204-4335 View (682) 204-4335
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Mark DeYoung
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Keller, TX 76248  (Online Only)
Mark DeYoung is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over twenty-five years experience counseling and helping families and children. He currently provides Telehealth counseling services for families in Texas, Arizona and Florida. His private practice includes work with marriages, parents, teens, young children, foster children, adoptive families, and individual adult clients. Dr. DeYoung is an award-winning author of the book Revolutionary Marriage - How to Have a Marriage that Changes the World. He has presented his marriage conference internationally.
Mark DeYoung is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over twenty-five years experience counseling and helping families and children. He currently provides Telehealth counseling services for families in Texas, Arizona and Florida. His private practice includes work with marriages, parents, teens, young children, foster children, adoptive families, and individual adult clients. Dr. DeYoung is an award-winning author of the book Revolutionary Marriage - How to Have a Marriage that Changes the World. He has presented his marriage conference internationally.
(817) 330-6729 View (817) 330-6729
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Jami D. Irons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Keller, TX 76248
Sometimes we all need help navigating life's biggest challenges. It takes courage to reach out and ask for help. I'm happy you chose counseling as a way to find balance and strength. I have been serving children, teens, adults and families for over 20 years. I am looking forward to walking alongside as you discover your resilience and strength.
Sometimes we all need help navigating life's biggest challenges. It takes courage to reach out and ask for help. I'm happy you chose counseling as a way to find balance and strength. I have been serving children, teens, adults and families for over 20 years. I am looking forward to walking alongside as you discover your resilience and strength.
(817) 318-7811 View (817) 318-7811
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Leslie M Faris
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Keller, TX 76244
In everyone’s life there comes a time when struggles seem overwhelming. During times like these, it takes a strong person to ask for help. If you are reading this, chances are you are at that point, and I commend you for that inner strength that is looking for resolution. I’d like to help you find that resolution. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I have extensive training and experience in helping children, adolescents and adults with a variety of issues. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety and stress, depression and mood disorders, and health-related issues
In everyone’s life there comes a time when struggles seem overwhelming. During times like these, it takes a strong person to ask for help. If you are reading this, chances are you are at that point, and I commend you for that inner strength that is looking for resolution. I’d like to help you find that resolution. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I have extensive training and experience in helping children, adolescents and adults with a variety of issues. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety and stress, depression and mood disorders, and health-related issues
(682) 334-8932 View (682) 334-8932
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Rachel Jeanette Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Keller, TX 76244
It is truly an honor to work alongside my clients. I am deeply passionate about enhancing relationships—whether they are with individuals, couples, or families. We are inherently designed for connection, and when we find ourselves trapped in cycles of disconnection, it can profoundly affect our quality of life. The relationships we have with ourselves and our loved ones are worth every effort, and you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. By seeking support, you’ve already taken a significant step in the right direction.
It is truly an honor to work alongside my clients. I am deeply passionate about enhancing relationships—whether they are with individuals, couples, or families. We are inherently designed for connection, and when we find ourselves trapped in cycles of disconnection, it can profoundly affect our quality of life. The relationships we have with ourselves and our loved ones are worth every effort, and you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. By seeking support, you’ve already taken a significant step in the right direction.
(817) 783-4670 View (817) 783-4670
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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.