Adoption Therapists in McKinney, TX
Aisha E Merced
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070 (Online Only)
Specializing in areas such as abuse, assault, PTSD, adoption and foster care issues, and adjustment disorders, Aisha is committed to making a positive impact in every life she touches.
Life can be tough, but having the right support can transform your journey. Aisha is here to be that transformative force for you. From a low-income, first-generation background herself, she knows firsthand the profound impact one caring individual can have. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas, she's dedicated to improving mental health and well-being. Aisha earned her Bachelor’s in Nursing in 2008 and her Master’s in Social Work in 2014 from the University of Alaska Anchorage. Her career began in Child Welfare, providing case management and therapy to adolescents and young adults in foster care with mental health needs.
Specializing in areas such as abuse, assault, PTSD, adoption and foster care issues, and adjustment disorders, Aisha is committed to making a positive impact in every life she touches.
Life can be tough, but having the right support can transform your journey. Aisha is here to be that transformative force for you. From a low-income, first-generation background herself, she knows firsthand the profound impact one caring individual can have. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas, she's dedicated to improving mental health and well-being. Aisha earned her Bachelor’s in Nursing in 2008 and her Master’s in Social Work in 2014 from the University of Alaska Anchorage. Her career began in Child Welfare, providing case management and therapy to adolescents and young adults in foster care with mental health needs.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, with degrees from Houston Baptist University and Texas A&M University. I have experience working with clients in both private practice and treatment center settings, specifically to address: addiction (gambling, sex and love, and chemical dependency) ● trauma ● anxiety ● depression ● identity exploration (including LGBTQ+ identity exploration) ● suicidality ● adoption ● parent coaching ● mood disorders ● personality disorders ● somatic experiencing ● life adjustments
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, with degrees from Houston Baptist University and Texas A&M University. I have experience working with clients in both private practice and treatment center settings, specifically to address: addiction (gambling, sex and love, and chemical dependency) ● trauma ● anxiety ● depression ● identity exploration (including LGBTQ+ identity exploration) ● suicidality ● adoption ● parent coaching ● mood disorders ● personality disorders ● somatic experiencing ● life adjustments
Denise Thornton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
Denise has a decade of experience in the mental health industry. She works in the treatment of mood disorders, depression, stress management, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, marriage, codependency, infertility, and adoption. She also works with clients to help them find motivation; move through life challenges and changes; reestablish their self-esteem and confidence; as well as find resolution with family conflicts. She has experience with the Enneagram, Boundary setting, and Attachment styles to help learn how to navigate relationships. She enjoys working with adolescents, adults, and seniors.
Denise has a decade of experience in the mental health industry. She works in the treatment of mood disorders, depression, stress management, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, marriage, codependency, infertility, and adoption. She also works with clients to help them find motivation; move through life challenges and changes; reestablish their self-esteem and confidence; as well as find resolution with family conflicts. She has experience with the Enneagram, Boundary setting, and Attachment styles to help learn how to navigate relationships. She enjoys working with adolescents, adults, and seniors.
It is my goal to provide a safe, non-judgmental, explorative space for my clients to feel empowered in their journey of self-discovery and healing. I believe in meeting people where they are at, working from a strengths-based approach, and developing treatment plans that are collaborative and attainable. Whether you have chronic mental health issues, past traumatic experiences that you are grappling with, or facing major life transitions, I believe that all people have the capacity to change and find coping strategies that enhance their overall well-being.
It is my goal to provide a safe, non-judgmental, explorative space for my clients to feel empowered in their journey of self-discovery and healing. I believe in meeting people where they are at, working from a strengths-based approach, and developing treatment plans that are collaborative and attainable. Whether you have chronic mental health issues, past traumatic experiences that you are grappling with, or facing major life transitions, I believe that all people have the capacity to change and find coping strategies that enhance their overall well-being.
Denise Dalgarn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75071 (Online Only)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with almost 18 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 almost 18 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.
Holly Lockett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75071
My goal is to make your therapeutic experience as fulfilling as possible. I use a solutions focused/cognitive behavioral approach to therapy that helps people reach their goals as efficiently as possible. I work with a large variety of people by providing individual counseling, family counseling and activity therapy, filial therapy, grief resolution, teen counseling, and group therapy.
My goal is to make your therapeutic experience as fulfilling as possible. I use a solutions focused/cognitive behavioral approach to therapy that helps people reach their goals as efficiently as possible. I work with a large variety of people by providing individual counseling, family counseling and activity therapy, filial therapy, grief resolution, teen counseling, and group therapy.
Angela Tucker
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070 (Online Only)
Life can often present challenges that leave us feeling alone, disconnected, or overwhelmed. However, I firmly believe that everyone deserves support and guidance during difficult times. My expertise lies in assisting individuals facing depression, anxiety, grief, and loss, as well as those seeking help with stress management, relationship issues, and transitions in life stages. Whether you're navigating relationship issues, coping with stress and anxiety, or seeking personal growth, I am here to offer you a safe space for healing and transformation.
Life can often present challenges that leave us feeling alone, disconnected, or overwhelmed. However, I firmly believe that everyone deserves support and guidance during difficult times. My expertise lies in assisting individuals facing depression, anxiety, grief, and loss, as well as those seeking help with stress management, relationship issues, and transitions in life stages. Whether you're navigating relationship issues, coping with stress and anxiety, or seeking personal growth, I am here to offer you a safe space for healing and transformation.
Brandy Schumann
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, NCC, CCPT-S
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75069
Believe you’ve failed because you seek counseling? Nope, you’re just being a superhero! It is your willingness to seek help, to do what is needed, that demonstrates the depth of your dedication and courageousness toward health. My hope is to provide an accepting environment, to facilitate your family members' ability to express themselves fully, and genuinely hear each other. Together, we will explore untapped resources, already possessed by you, to eliminate distress from your lives.
Believe you’ve failed because you seek counseling? Nope, you’re just being a superhero! It is your willingness to seek help, to do what is needed, that demonstrates the depth of your dedication and courageousness toward health. My hope is to provide an accepting environment, to facilitate your family members' ability to express themselves fully, and genuinely hear each other. Together, we will explore untapped resources, already possessed by you, to eliminate distress from your lives.
Therapy can be very helpful in addressing problems you may be having in your life. If you struggle with relationship problems, decision making, depression, anxiety, self esteem, impluse control, trauma, substance abuse, grief, addiction or life transitions; I can provide a neutral non-judgmental space to explore and resolve these issues. Many people believe they should be able to solve problems on their own and seek help often waiting until the situation has grown unmanageable. However, early interventions and proactive actions tend to lesson the impact of painful experiences, allowing you to move past problems more easily and quickly.
Therapy can be very helpful in addressing problems you may be having in your life. If you struggle with relationship problems, decision making, depression, anxiety, self esteem, impluse control, trauma, substance abuse, grief, addiction or life transitions; I can provide a neutral non-judgmental space to explore and resolve these issues. Many people believe they should be able to solve problems on their own and seek help often waiting until the situation has grown unmanageable. However, early interventions and proactive actions tend to lesson the impact of painful experiences, allowing you to move past problems more easily and quickly.
Often times life throws a curveball our way and catches us unprepared for the path that now lies in front of us. Wherher its a significant loss, a major life adjustment, illness, anxiety, or relationship struggles, we all need help from time to time. As a licensed Christian psychologist, I value walking lifes most challenging paths alongside you and helping tou find solutions to your current situation. You don't have to grieve alone. You don't have to figure your next step out by your self. Help is available today for those who want healing from painful heart wounds
Often times life throws a curveball our way and catches us unprepared for the path that now lies in front of us. Wherher its a significant loss, a major life adjustment, illness, anxiety, or relationship struggles, we all need help from time to time. As a licensed Christian psychologist, I value walking lifes most challenging paths alongside you and helping tou find solutions to your current situation. You don't have to grieve alone. You don't have to figure your next step out by your self. Help is available today for those who want healing from painful heart wounds
Dr. Lucy F. Underwood
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75072
Learning to manage life can be a challenge. When complicated by life transitions, performance pressures, chronic health conditions, mental health diagnoses, or a host of other unforeseen obstacles, it is important to seek guidance. I have shared this journey with individuals & families for over 28 years. My clinical training, the use of research supported treatments, such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), & Sports Counseling have allowed me to successfully work with individuals of all ages (children, teens, adults, & geriatrics), athletes, & business professionals who are confronted with a variety of concerns.
Learning to manage life can be a challenge. When complicated by life transitions, performance pressures, chronic health conditions, mental health diagnoses, or a host of other unforeseen obstacles, it is important to seek guidance. I have shared this journey with individuals & families for over 28 years. My clinical training, the use of research supported treatments, such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), & Sports Counseling have allowed me to successfully work with individuals of all ages (children, teens, adults, & geriatrics), athletes, & business professionals who are confronted with a variety of concerns.
Genee Francis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you challenged by issues in your relationships or loss in your life? Do you feel like your career or self-esteem could use a boost?
I am a proven change agent who is skilled at developing and empowering others to improve qualities of life and relationships. I use counseling methods that encourage clients to discover and use their own God-given strengths to help meet personal goals.
Are you challenged by issues in your relationships or loss in your life? Do you feel like your career or self-esteem could use a boost?
I am a proven change agent who is skilled at developing and empowering others to improve qualities of life and relationships. I use counseling methods that encourage clients to discover and use their own God-given strengths to help meet personal goals.
Glynis has been in the mental health industry for 30 years as a school counselor and teacher, advocate for special needs and gymnastics coach, foster care services, and individual therapy. Glynis’s specialties include Adoptions, Anger, ADHD/ ADD, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behavior Concerns, Bipolar, Career Coaching, Chronic Disabilities, Coping, Depression, Divorce, Education and Learning disabilities, Family conflict, OCD, Parenting, School Issues, Self-esteem, Sexual Abuse, Sports Performance, LGBTQIA+, Trauma and PTSD, Weight loss, and Womens & Men's Issues. She enjoys working with children ages 6 to 12 and Adults.
Glynis has been in the mental health industry for 30 years as a school counselor and teacher, advocate for special needs and gymnastics coach, foster care services, and individual therapy. Glynis’s specialties include Adoptions, Anger, ADHD/ ADD, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behavior Concerns, Bipolar, Career Coaching, Chronic Disabilities, Coping, Depression, Divorce, Education and Learning disabilities, Family conflict, OCD, Parenting, School Issues, Self-esteem, Sexual Abuse, Sports Performance, LGBTQIA+, Trauma and PTSD, Weight loss, and Womens & Men's Issues. She enjoys working with children ages 6 to 12 and Adults.
Kim Carson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MEd, LPC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75069
My therapeutic philosophy involves utilizing a holistic approach incorporating Gestalt and Adlerian therapies. As a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in athletes, children, adolescents, and young adults, I frequently work with clients experiencing issues related to poor sport or school performance, life changes during adolescence, life transitioning from college to career, parenting issues, sibling relationships, and divorce family transitioning. Topical issues may include low self-esteem , ADHD, transitioning from athletic identity, peer relationships, anger management, self-mutilation, eating disorders, and self-empowerment. A fundamental element in my approach is establishing the therapeutic relationship through rapport and building trust between the client and the therapist.
My therapeutic philosophy involves utilizing a holistic approach incorporating Gestalt and Adlerian therapies. As a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in athletes, children, adolescents, and young adults, I frequently work with clients experiencing issues related to poor sport or school performance, life changes during adolescence, life transitioning from college to career, parenting issues, sibling relationships, and divorce family transitioning. Topical issues may include low self-esteem , ADHD, transitioning from athletic identity, peer relationships, anger management, self-mutilation, eating disorders, and self-empowerment. A fundamental element in my approach is establishing the therapeutic relationship through rapport and building trust between the client and the therapist.
Mara Yachimski
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75069
Do you struggle with unresolved trauma that affects your ability to connect with others? Do you feel overlooked by those who don't seem to "get it"? Do you wonder if being happy should be easier? Now more than ever people find themselves feeling lost and detached, as if they don't fit in with the rest of the world. I believe you are more powerful than you know. At Village Counseling, I offer an empowering experience for my clients.
Do you struggle with unresolved trauma that affects your ability to connect with others? Do you feel overlooked by those who don't seem to "get it"? Do you wonder if being happy should be easier? Now more than ever people find themselves feeling lost and detached, as if they don't fit in with the rest of the world. I believe you are more powerful than you know. At Village Counseling, I offer an empowering experience for my clients.
Michelle Duke
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC-i
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75071 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor-Intern, and a Texas certified school counselor. I love working with teenagers/adolescents as I work as a crisis counselor in a North Texas school district. I also enjoy working with adults and specialize in trauma, depression/anxiety, grief and parenting challenges.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor-Intern, and a Texas certified school counselor. I love working with teenagers/adolescents as I work as a crisis counselor in a North Texas school district. I also enjoy working with adults and specialize in trauma, depression/anxiety, grief and parenting challenges.
Welcome! My name is Jamesia Smith and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. Throughout my career, I have mostly worked with those struggling with communication issues, anger, stress, anxiety, and depression concerns. My approach is to provide support & practical feedback to help you effectively address personal & professional life stressors. With compassion & understanding, I work with each individual to help build on their strengths & attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. I usually use Cognitive behavioral therapy and person-centered therapy.
Welcome! My name is Jamesia Smith and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. Throughout my career, I have mostly worked with those struggling with communication issues, anger, stress, anxiety, and depression concerns. My approach is to provide support & practical feedback to help you effectively address personal & professional life stressors. With compassion & understanding, I work with each individual to help build on their strengths & attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. I usually use Cognitive behavioral therapy and person-centered therapy.
Dr. Desiree L. Stephens
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, TH LMHC
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75069
Children often do not have the words to express what they are thinking or feeling. Traditional talk therapy alone is rarely successful in helping children process difficult life situations. I help children overcome anxiety, depression, and other challenges. I also assist parents in building strong, open relationships with their children. If your child is going through anxiety, sadness, behavior problems, social issues, or life changes (divorce, loss of a loved one, etc.) I am happy to walk along side them in their journey. In addition to working with children, I also see teens and adults.
Children often do not have the words to express what they are thinking or feeling. Traditional talk therapy alone is rarely successful in helping children process difficult life situations. I help children overcome anxiety, depression, and other challenges. I also assist parents in building strong, open relationships with their children. If your child is going through anxiety, sadness, behavior problems, social issues, or life changes (divorce, loss of a loved one, etc.) I am happy to walk along side them in their journey. In addition to working with children, I also see teens and adults.
HABLO ESPANOL! My story is a bit unique as to how I became a psychotherapist. I studied abroad in Costa Rica during college where I learned the Spanish language and where my love of adventure and exploration began. After moving to Los Angeles for several years, I decided to then move to New York City to pursue a career in music which is my first love. I was living in NYC and working for Sony Music on September 11, 2001 which changed my life dramatically. I decided to return to The University of Texas in Austin and obtained my Masters in Social Work in an effort to pursue a career in helping others which is my second love.
HABLO ESPANOL! My story is a bit unique as to how I became a psychotherapist. I studied abroad in Costa Rica during college where I learned the Spanish language and where my love of adventure and exploration began. After moving to Los Angeles for several years, I decided to then move to New York City to pursue a career in music which is my first love. I was living in NYC and working for Sony Music on September 11, 2001 which changed my life dramatically. I decided to return to The University of Texas in Austin and obtained my Masters in Social Work in an effort to pursue a career in helping others which is my second love.
Linda Ryan-Holbeck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
I help women build resilience to weather the storms of life with grace and strength. I know the importance of being able to bounce back from loss, disappointment, or crisis. As a therapist who works with women stung and damaged by all sorts of life events, I believe that resilience is one of the single most important qualities that enables us to bounce back from the edge. Resilience allows us to find our strength in adverse circumstances. It requires a willingness to fall apart for a time and get in touch with our pain. There is much healing that can be accomplished by getting to know yourself at your rawest and darkest times.
I help women build resilience to weather the storms of life with grace and strength. I know the importance of being able to bounce back from loss, disappointment, or crisis. As a therapist who works with women stung and damaged by all sorts of life events, I believe that resilience is one of the single most important qualities that enables us to bounce back from the edge. Resilience allows us to find our strength in adverse circumstances. It requires a willingness to fall apart for a time and get in touch with our pain. There is much healing that can be accomplished by getting to know yourself at your rawest and darkest times.
See more therapy options for McKinney
Nearby Adoption Therapists Searches for McKinney
See More Adoption TherapistsAdoption 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.