Adoption Therapists in Kingwood, TX

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Katelyn King Fertitta
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate , MEd
Verified Verified
Kingwood, TX 77339
I have experience working with clients in the areas of anxiety, adoption, parent-child relationships, and aging.
We can all benefit from having someone to talk to. Sometimes, it can help to have someone provide us with a new or different way of thinking about things. As a licensed professional counselor associate, I desire to provide attentive presence during a client's time of personal growth and emotional need. I am passionate about equipping my clients to live their lives to the fullest. Whether the client is 4 years old or 84 years old, I believe everyone’s story has value, and everyone can benefit from going to counseling.
I have experience working with clients in the areas of anxiety, adoption, parent-child relationships, and aging.
We can all benefit from having someone to talk to. Sometimes, it can help to have someone provide us with a new or different way of thinking about things. As a licensed professional counselor associate, I desire to provide attentive presence during a client's time of personal growth and emotional need. I am passionate about equipping my clients to live their lives to the fullest. Whether the client is 4 years old or 84 years old, I believe everyone’s story has value, and everyone can benefit from going to counseling.
(281) 957-8704 View (281) 957-8704
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Capstone Connect-Counseling & Trauma Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-S, EMDR, Trained
Verified Verified
Kingwood, TX 77339
Welcome! If you're feeling overwhelmed and need help -You have come to the right place. Don't let anything stand in your way of achieving your life's goals, and ultimately feeling better. Capstone Connect is a group practice skilled in play therapy, trauma treatment, and psychotherapy. We are here to help you find solutions to your challenges. Capstone's therapists are master level therapists with advanced skills in psychotherapy and play therapy. We have the expertise to work effectively with diverse challenges including divorce, parenting challenges, behavioral concerns, school, environmental, and medical traumas, adoption, anxiety, and depression.
Welcome! If you're feeling overwhelmed and need help -You have come to the right place. Don't let anything stand in your way of achieving your life's goals, and ultimately feeling better. Capstone Connect is a group practice skilled in play therapy, trauma treatment, and psychotherapy. We are here to help you find solutions to your challenges. Capstone's therapists are master level therapists with advanced skills in psychotherapy and play therapy. We have the expertise to work effectively with diverse challenges including divorce, parenting challenges, behavioral concerns, school, environmental, and medical traumas, adoption, anxiety, and depression.
(832) 981-5496 View (832) 981-5496
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Joanna M Loredo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Kingwood, TX 77339
As a parent of a struggling child, you often find yourself wondering what you can do to help them feel better. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have provided psychotherapy to children and adolescents to help them overcome various struggles. I specialize in depression, anxiety, physical and sexual abuse/trauma, divorce-related problems, adoption issues, and behavior problems. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation for you or your child or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
As a parent of a struggling child, you often find yourself wondering what you can do to help them feel better. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have provided psychotherapy to children and adolescents to help them overcome various struggles. I specialize in depression, anxiety, physical and sexual abuse/trauma, divorce-related problems, adoption issues, and behavior problems. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation for you or your child or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
(713) 714-5422 View (713) 714-5422
Keith R Stirrup
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Kingwood, TX 77339
My clinical practice offers individual, and couples therapy. I have experience in treating and/or assessing a range of psychological problems.
My clinical practice offers individual, and couples therapy. I have experience in treating and/or assessing a range of psychological problems.
(281) 849-3784 View (281) 849-3784
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Kingwood Counseling Center, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingwood, TX 77339
Kingwood Counseling Center is a group of Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, each with unique specializations to meet the needs of the community. We provide psychotherapy and counseling services to children, teens, adults and couples. You may be having difficulty in one or more relationships, struggling with the phase of life you're currently in, having difficulty achieving your life goals, grieving, or struggling to adjust to a significant change in your life. You may have a child with behavioral or academic issues. We have a therapist available to help.
Kingwood Counseling Center is a group of Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, each with unique specializations to meet the needs of the community. We provide psychotherapy and counseling services to children, teens, adults and couples. You may be having difficulty in one or more relationships, struggling with the phase of life you're currently in, having difficulty achieving your life goals, grieving, or struggling to adjust to a significant change in your life. You may have a child with behavioral or academic issues. We have a therapist available to help.
(713) 808-1305 View (713) 808-1305
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Lorena Abitante
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kingwood, TX 77339
Allow me to assist you in the change process by both of us looking at your thinking &how it affects you. I feel passionate about working with those who have experienced trauma, loss, abuse/neglect, as well as those who are living with mental illness, including struggling teens & ones with onset of mental illness. I believe in empowering people to process loss, reach goals, develop self-esteem, and improve functioning in a supportive, safe environment.I have gained experience working in both an in-patient and an out-patient psychiatric hospital setting, the Children's Protective Services system, group private practice, and a prison.
Allow me to assist you in the change process by both of us looking at your thinking &how it affects you. I feel passionate about working with those who have experienced trauma, loss, abuse/neglect, as well as those who are living with mental illness, including struggling teens & ones with onset of mental illness. I believe in empowering people to process loss, reach goals, develop self-esteem, and improve functioning in a supportive, safe environment.I have gained experience working in both an in-patient and an out-patient psychiatric hospital setting, the Children's Protective Services system, group private practice, and a prison.
(281) 888-0134 View (281) 888-0134
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Jessica Joanne Hartsaw
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kingwood, TX 77339
I am passionate about my work, and I particularly enjoy working with couples. Relationships shape the human experience, and I engage with couples and individuals within the context of their own personal and family histories, helping unlock their potential for intimacy and fulfillment. Additionally, I have expertise in working with adolescents, individually or within their family system, facilitating the process of developing independence, coping skills and positive sense of personal identity.
I am passionate about my work, and I particularly enjoy working with couples. Relationships shape the human experience, and I engage with couples and individuals within the context of their own personal and family histories, helping unlock their potential for intimacy and fulfillment. Additionally, I have expertise in working with adolescents, individually or within their family system, facilitating the process of developing independence, coping skills and positive sense of personal identity.
(346) 248-2511 View (346) 248-2511
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Deborah Greco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingwood, TX 77339
Do you want a more rewarding life for yourself and your child? Is your child acting out? Has his or her behavior changed? Has your child experienced a stressful or traumatic situation? Is your child coping with feelings of anger, anxiety and depression or feelings of worthlessness? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, I can help by providing evidence based treatment modalities specific to your child's needs. I can help you better understand and resolve the challenges you are facing. My passion is working with, and helping children heal.
Do you want a more rewarding life for yourself and your child? Is your child acting out? Has his or her behavior changed? Has your child experienced a stressful or traumatic situation? Is your child coping with feelings of anger, anxiety and depression or feelings of worthlessness? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, I can help by providing evidence based treatment modalities specific to your child's needs. I can help you better understand and resolve the challenges you are facing. My passion is working with, and helping children heal.
(281) 317-6030 View (281) 317-6030
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Erin Kramer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Kingwood, TX 77339
I firmly believe that it is most important to create authentic connections with clients. Real healing only happens when both the client and the counselor can be their real selves. I work to create within therapy a genuine and safe space that is not always easy to find out in the world. I hope to help clients learn to create these safe places for themselves through improved life and relationship skills. My goals are the client’s goals as my client-centered approach leads me to seek a better understanding of the client’s worldview and how it interplays with their daily tasks and interactions with others.
I firmly believe that it is most important to create authentic connections with clients. Real healing only happens when both the client and the counselor can be their real selves. I work to create within therapy a genuine and safe space that is not always easy to find out in the world. I hope to help clients learn to create these safe places for themselves through improved life and relationship skills. My goals are the client’s goals as my client-centered approach leads me to seek a better understanding of the client’s worldview and how it interplays with their daily tasks and interactions with others.
(346) 703-6929 View (346) 703-6929
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Carol Sepulveda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kingwood, TX 77339
Do you want a more rewarding life for yourself, your child or your family? Has your child's behavior changed? Is your child acting out? Are you or your child coping with feelings of anger, anxiety and depression or feelings of worthlessness? Have you or your child experienced stress related situations or trauma? Are you coping with family of origin issues that are disrupting peace of mind and/or quality of life. If you are, I can help by providing evidence-based treatment modalities specific to your issues. I can help you better understand and resolve the challenges you are facing.
Do you want a more rewarding life for yourself, your child or your family? Has your child's behavior changed? Is your child acting out? Are you or your child coping with feelings of anger, anxiety and depression or feelings of worthlessness? Have you or your child experienced stress related situations or trauma? Are you coping with family of origin issues that are disrupting peace of mind and/or quality of life. If you are, I can help by providing evidence-based treatment modalities specific to your issues. I can help you better understand and resolve the challenges you are facing.
(281) 394-1807 View (281) 394-1807
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Jeff P Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Kingwood, TX 77339
I am a lifelong learner and I believe that the various difficulties we face as people are opportunities to learn, heal, and grow. In my counseling, I assist clients as they orient themselves to their situation and work alongside them to establish a path towards wellness. I may advise clients to complete inventories or seek medical treatment to facilitate their work and progress. I will approach individuals' religious/cultural differences and perspectives with curiosity and sensitivity. During counseling I may use Restoration Therapy, DBT skills, or EMDR to help clients.
I am a lifelong learner and I believe that the various difficulties we face as people are opportunities to learn, heal, and grow. In my counseling, I assist clients as they orient themselves to their situation and work alongside them to establish a path towards wellness. I may advise clients to complete inventories or seek medical treatment to facilitate their work and progress. I will approach individuals' religious/cultural differences and perspectives with curiosity and sensitivity. During counseling I may use Restoration Therapy, DBT skills, or EMDR to help clients.
(713) 352-7532 View (713) 352-7532
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Ashley Frederick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Kingwood, TX 77339
Someone once asked me, "Ashley, what is the number one thing that brings people to counseling?" I laughed and answered, "PEOPLE. People bring people to therapy!" We've all heard that adage: "People go to therapy for the people in their life that WON’T go to therapy”, and it's funny because it's absolutely true! As a professional counselor, I have never met someone who didn't have a story. Everyone has PEOPLE! Everyone has family struggles and relationship issues. Everyone has trouble processing emotions when they feel overwhelmed. Everyone needs someone to confide in and feel safe with, and that's what therapy can be for you.
Someone once asked me, "Ashley, what is the number one thing that brings people to counseling?" I laughed and answered, "PEOPLE. People bring people to therapy!" We've all heard that adage: "People go to therapy for the people in their life that WON’T go to therapy”, and it's funny because it's absolutely true! As a professional counselor, I have never met someone who didn't have a story. Everyone has PEOPLE! Everyone has family struggles and relationship issues. Everyone has trouble processing emotions when they feel overwhelmed. Everyone needs someone to confide in and feel safe with, and that's what therapy can be for you.
(346) 699-2310 View (346) 699-2310
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Ellie Mental Health - Kingwood, TX
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Kingwood, TX 77339
Ellie Mental Health in Kingwood, Texas isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
Ellie Mental Health in Kingwood, Texas isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
(281) 667-0187 View (281) 667-0187
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Harding & Associates, Psychotherapy & Evaluation
Psychologist, PhD, LSSP
Verified Verified
Kingwood, TX 77339
At Harding & Associates, we have 2 very capable, caring therapists who are experienced in working with people of all ages with a wide variety of presenting concerns. We help people discover long-lasting solutions that work for them. Identifying unhelpful thoughts and coping mechanisms and working to change them can create relief. Parenting & family sessions are usually necessary for children and adolescents. We look forward to helping you build a more comfortable life for yourself and your family.
At Harding & Associates, we have 2 very capable, caring therapists who are experienced in working with people of all ages with a wide variety of presenting concerns. We help people discover long-lasting solutions that work for them. Identifying unhelpful thoughts and coping mechanisms and working to change them can create relief. Parenting & family sessions are usually necessary for children and adolescents. We look forward to helping you build a more comfortable life for yourself and your family.
(903) 225-2945 View (903) 225-2945
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Tracy Lambert
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kingwood, TX 77339
Do you feel your child is struggling emotionally or behaviorally? Is your child having trouble with focusing or making friends at school? Therapy is a process and may help! I enjoy working with a variety of ages of individuals and families. I specialize in working with children/adolescents facing varying difficulties. Some of these issues may be low self-esteem, grief, anxiety, difficulties with peers, traumatic experiences, or trouble adjusting to changes in their life. I strive to create a space where your child will feel safe to connect, openly express their feelings, and begin developing healthy ways to cope.
Do you feel your child is struggling emotionally or behaviorally? Is your child having trouble with focusing or making friends at school? Therapy is a process and may help! I enjoy working with a variety of ages of individuals and families. I specialize in working with children/adolescents facing varying difficulties. Some of these issues may be low self-esteem, grief, anxiety, difficulties with peers, traumatic experiences, or trouble adjusting to changes in their life. I strive to create a space where your child will feel safe to connect, openly express their feelings, and begin developing healthy ways to cope.
(713) 766-0781 View (713) 766-0781
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Krissy M Cotten
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingwood, TX 77339
I provide counseling for individual adults, couples, families and children. I help clients to overcome obstacles and achieve healthier relationships. Some of my specialties include: couples issues, divorce, children and adolescent behavioral issues, parenting skills, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder, domestic violence, sexual abuse, anger management, women's issues, postpartum depression, grief, loss, and addiction recovery, eating disorders, anger management, and faith based counseling. If you would like to start on a journey to make positive changes in your life, contact me now to begin on the pathway together!
I provide counseling for individual adults, couples, families and children. I help clients to overcome obstacles and achieve healthier relationships. Some of my specialties include: couples issues, divorce, children and adolescent behavioral issues, parenting skills, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder, domestic violence, sexual abuse, anger management, women's issues, postpartum depression, grief, loss, and addiction recovery, eating disorders, anger management, and faith based counseling. If you would like to start on a journey to make positive changes in your life, contact me now to begin on the pathway together!
(832) 301-8045 View (832) 301-8045
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Quinn Heavrin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kingwood, TX 77325
Hi! My name is Quinn, and I am here to offer hope and practical solutions to the emotional, behavioral or mental struggle causing you stress or pain. Whether you have been privately dealing with this struggle for years or just want to tackle some current life issues head on, I am ready to help you begin a proactive journey of growth that will lead you toward healing, repair and enjoyment in your everyday life and relationships.
Hi! My name is Quinn, and I am here to offer hope and practical solutions to the emotional, behavioral or mental struggle causing you stress or pain. Whether you have been privately dealing with this struggle for years or just want to tackle some current life issues head on, I am ready to help you begin a proactive journey of growth that will lead you toward healing, repair and enjoyment in your everyday life and relationships.
(281) 801-5828 View (281) 801-5828
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Ejama D Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kingwood, TX 77339
Life presents us with many challenges that are difficult to work through. Are you experiencing anything that is hindering your overall healing, growth, or purpose? Are you struggling to recover from trauma and find it hard to connect with or trust others? Are you unsure how to manage your emotions, relationship/family conflicts, or general mood? Maybe you just want to make some changes in your life. Maybe you just need someone to provide you with the support and tools needed to manage or make changes in your life. We will work together collaboratively to attain the goals that are most essential for you to live the life you desire.
Life presents us with many challenges that are difficult to work through. Are you experiencing anything that is hindering your overall healing, growth, or purpose? Are you struggling to recover from trauma and find it hard to connect with or trust others? Are you unsure how to manage your emotions, relationship/family conflicts, or general mood? Maybe you just want to make some changes in your life. Maybe you just need someone to provide you with the support and tools needed to manage or make changes in your life. We will work together collaboratively to attain the goals that are most essential for you to live the life you desire.
(346) 297-0405 View (346) 297-0405
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Camille Shea
Psychologist, PhD, CFMHE, CCCE, PF, PC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingwood, TX 77345  (Online Only)
I see individuals, couples and families. I have been a counselor since early 2000 and also began conducting psychological and neuropsychological assessments in 2005. My clients’ ages have ranged from 18 months of age all the way up to 82 years. I have worked extensively with a variety of population groups including sports athletes, law enforcement, domestic violence victims, sexual assault survivors, trauma victims, and traumatic brain injured clients as well. I provide many forms of court ordered evaluations for families in crisis. I am a certified trauma specialist. I also provide EMDR therapy. I hold BBA, Ph.D., CFMHE, & CCCE.
I see individuals, couples and families. I have been a counselor since early 2000 and also began conducting psychological and neuropsychological assessments in 2005. My clients’ ages have ranged from 18 months of age all the way up to 82 years. I have worked extensively with a variety of population groups including sports athletes, law enforcement, domestic violence victims, sexual assault survivors, trauma victims, and traumatic brain injured clients as well. I provide many forms of court ordered evaluations for families in crisis. I am a certified trauma specialist. I also provide EMDR therapy. I hold BBA, Ph.D., CFMHE, & CCCE.
(713) 804-8290 View (713) 804-8290
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Akilah Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Kingwood, TX 77339  (Online Only)
When you look up strength on Google, you find several definitions, but one stands out: the emotional or mental qualities necessary in dealing with situations or events that are distressing or difficult. No one can control nor predict when difficult things will happen, but it is a guarantee that challenges do occur in every life. Resilience is defined as the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness; is the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity. There is strength in your resilience! Every human being has been endowed with resilience.
When you look up strength on Google, you find several definitions, but one stands out: the emotional or mental qualities necessary in dealing with situations or events that are distressing or difficult. No one can control nor predict when difficult things will happen, but it is a guarantee that challenges do occur in every life. Resilience is defined as the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness; is the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity. There is strength in your resilience! Every human being has been endowed with resilience.
(281) 426-0507 View (281) 426-0507
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.