Adoption Therapists in Missouri City, TX
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Amy R. Shore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, LPC, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Missouri City, TX 77459
For 13 years I was a high school English teacher, and for 10 years I worked as an adoption caseworker for a nonprofit adoption agency.
ONLINE SESSIONS available around your schedule. Anxiety, social anxiety, depression, stress, grief, loss, and self-esteem issues that manifest themselves in a variety of ways -- I am experienced and passionate about helping clients of all ages and stages in life deal with what is interrupting the rhythm of their lives. Life is not easy, and there are bumps in the road. Trauma needs to be processed - whether it happened yesterday or years ago - in order for you to move forward. Together we can tackle the tough stuff. Peace of mind is just around the corner!
For 13 years I was a high school English teacher, and for 10 years I worked as an adoption caseworker for a nonprofit adoption agency.
ONLINE SESSIONS available around your schedule. Anxiety, social anxiety, depression, stress, grief, loss, and self-esteem issues that manifest themselves in a variety of ways -- I am experienced and passionate about helping clients of all ages and stages in life deal with what is interrupting the rhythm of their lives. Life is not easy, and there are bumps in the road. Trauma needs to be processed - whether it happened yesterday or years ago - in order for you to move forward. Together we can tackle the tough stuff. Peace of mind is just around the corner!
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Awakening Connections
Licensed Professional Counselor, BSW,, MS,, LPC
Verified Verified
Missouri City, TX 77489
“A river cuts through a rock not because of its power, but its persistence.” -Jim Watkins. The strength you’ve exhibited thus far is evidence of your resiliency. I commend you on seeking guidance on your journey through life. As your counselor, I seek to create a therapeutic alliance with you while working with you collaboratively to create effective and sustainable change.
“A river cuts through a rock not because of its power, but its persistence.” -Jim Watkins. The strength you’ve exhibited thus far is evidence of your resiliency. I commend you on seeking guidance on your journey through life. As your counselor, I seek to create a therapeutic alliance with you while working with you collaboratively to create effective and sustainable change.
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Dr. Tamara Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Missouri City, TX 77459
A New Beginning ! It starts with you! First, I would just like to commend you on taking one of the first steps in creating a well-balanced life! My goal as a therapist is to help you indentify ways of improving your quality of life by discovering resolutions to current problems and becoming self-sufficient in dealing with similar barriers in the future.
Through counseling you will also establish attainable short/long-term goals that will allow you to gain insight on life issues and achieve personal growth and development through the process.
A New Beginning ! It starts with you! First, I would just like to commend you on taking one of the first steps in creating a well-balanced life! My goal as a therapist is to help you indentify ways of improving your quality of life by discovering resolutions to current problems and becoming self-sufficient in dealing with similar barriers in the future.
Through counseling you will also establish attainable short/long-term goals that will allow you to gain insight on life issues and achieve personal growth and development through the process.
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Maryanne Nnake
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, CST-C, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Missouri City, TX 77459 (Online Only)
When facing an overwhelming emotional experience, so many people feel lost, isolated, and alone. Therapy, first and foremost, is a way to relieve that sense of aloneness and form a trusting, collaborative relationship with someone who accepts you. I welcome all clients regardless of their sexual orientations, preferences, practices, identities, and relationship styles. I work with couples, adolescents, individuals, and families looking to deepen their understanding of themselves and to cultivate curiosity, authenticity, self-compassion, and the ability to tolerate difficult feelings.
When facing an overwhelming emotional experience, so many people feel lost, isolated, and alone. Therapy, first and foremost, is a way to relieve that sense of aloneness and form a trusting, collaborative relationship with someone who accepts you. I welcome all clients regardless of their sexual orientations, preferences, practices, identities, and relationship styles. I work with couples, adolescents, individuals, and families looking to deepen their understanding of themselves and to cultivate curiosity, authenticity, self-compassion, and the ability to tolerate difficult feelings.
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KVs Consultants, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LBSW, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Missouri City, TX 77459
I have helped a diverse population of individuals, families and children find healthy perceptions of themselves so they can know themselves as complete, and whole. I am especially trained in working with individuals who have experienced abuse and trauma, anxiety, depression. I work with families and parent to help them navigate the difficult teenage years and teach them effective communication skills . Together with the clients I help them improve the relationship with themselves, their families and their friends
I have helped a diverse population of individuals, families and children find healthy perceptions of themselves so they can know themselves as complete, and whole. I am especially trained in working with individuals who have experienced abuse and trauma, anxiety, depression. I work with families and parent to help them navigate the difficult teenage years and teach them effective communication skills . Together with the clients I help them improve the relationship with themselves, their families and their friends
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Whether you are coming individually or with your partner or family we will work to improve the quality of your relationships and your life. Discover the possibilities as you improve communication, learn to support a partner, or learn how to seek out getting your own healthy needs met in healthy ways. Experience peace of mind as you find increased support and new ways to decrease self-destructive behavior and healing from the pain of past experiences.
Whether you are coming individually or with your partner or family we will work to improve the quality of your relationships and your life. Discover the possibilities as you improve communication, learn to support a partner, or learn how to seek out getting your own healthy needs met in healthy ways. Experience peace of mind as you find increased support and new ways to decrease self-destructive behavior and healing from the pain of past experiences.
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By providing a sincere, trusting, and nonjudgmental relationship with my clients, we can build a relationship that will help the client achieve their goal. Personal growth is the goal, and therapy is a positive tool that assists us to identify our strengths, personal success, and the areas where we could benefit from growth.
By providing a sincere, trusting, and nonjudgmental relationship with my clients, we can build a relationship that will help the client achieve their goal. Personal growth is the goal, and therapy is a positive tool that assists us to identify our strengths, personal success, and the areas where we could benefit from growth.
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Shirley Cornett
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Missouri City, TX 77459 (Online Only)
I am a PhD, licensed marriage, and family therapist with over 20 years of experience. For the past five years using clinically tested and evidenced-based interventions, I have been conducting online therapy with individuals, families and couples presenting with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, transgender challenges, relationship, and parenting issues, as well as personal growth, grief/loss, and trauma. I believe everyone should have a safe and healing place to work through life's difficulties. I am interested in continuing my work with clients experiencing gender dysphoria, social anxiety, and childhood trauma is
I am a PhD, licensed marriage, and family therapist with over 20 years of experience. For the past five years using clinically tested and evidenced-based interventions, I have been conducting online therapy with individuals, families and couples presenting with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, transgender challenges, relationship, and parenting issues, as well as personal growth, grief/loss, and trauma. I believe everyone should have a safe and healing place to work through life's difficulties. I am interested in continuing my work with clients experiencing gender dysphoria, social anxiety, and childhood trauma is
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Deven D. Chambers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, NCC, TCYM
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Missouri City, TX 77459 (Online Only)
Congratulations on making it this far on your journey in mental health and wellness. For most of us, even the thought of asking for help is a daunting task, so I commend you on taking the steps to find a therapist to assist you on your journey. As a therapist, I am equipped to assist with mental health maintenance, helping you gain insight into past situations that are affecting your life now, and facilitating better navigation of recent life changes.
Congratulations on making it this far on your journey in mental health and wellness. For most of us, even the thought of asking for help is a daunting task, so I commend you on taking the steps to find a therapist to assist you on your journey. As a therapist, I am equipped to assist with mental health maintenance, helping you gain insight into past situations that are affecting your life now, and facilitating better navigation of recent life changes.
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Karen T Sullivan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Missouri City, TX 77459
For 20 years, I have helped children and their families cope with bad things that sometimes happen in a child's life. This includes abuse, divorce, school issues, loss of a loved one, or low self-esteem. I understand the ripple effects that these can have on family members and how hard it is to watch your child struggle. I use a neuroscience-informed approach to create a safe environment for clients to release the emotional pain in a way that makes the most effective use of your time.
For 20 years, I have helped children and their families cope with bad things that sometimes happen in a child's life. This includes abuse, divorce, school issues, loss of a loved one, or low self-esteem. I understand the ripple effects that these can have on family members and how hard it is to watch your child struggle. I use a neuroscience-informed approach to create a safe environment for clients to release the emotional pain in a way that makes the most effective use of your time.
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Judi Dai
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Missouri City, TX 77459
Your child is your whole world. When they're happy, you're happy, and when they're hurting, the pain you feel for them is excruciating. But by the time you find yourself perusing the internet for help, you are already exhausted, have experienced many sleepless nights, and are losing hope. I would love to help improve your family's hopefulness and regain its vitality. Counseling provides a safe, compassionate space that can help children develop more full and healthy connections, which translates into feeling competent, worthy of love, and thus more resilient to handle life's struggles.
Your child is your whole world. When they're happy, you're happy, and when they're hurting, the pain you feel for them is excruciating. But by the time you find yourself perusing the internet for help, you are already exhausted, have experienced many sleepless nights, and are losing hope. I would love to help improve your family's hopefulness and regain its vitality. Counseling provides a safe, compassionate space that can help children develop more full and healthy connections, which translates into feeling competent, worthy of love, and thus more resilient to handle life's struggles.
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Meagan Davenport
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, RPT, CSC, NCC
Verified Verified
Missouri City, TX 77459
“Does every family go through this?” “Why is this so hard?” “I need help!” Every family has a season of struggle. You are not alone. Meagan uses a family system approach, which allows for the entire family to benefit and heal from the therapeutic process. Together we will create a plan that best suits your family’s needs. Meagan’s focus is working with children from hard places; children who have experienced traumas, adopted children, foster children, and children from divorced families. These can include but are not limited to those who struggle with self-regulation, behavior responses, anxiety, and meltdowns.
“Does every family go through this?” “Why is this so hard?” “I need help!” Every family has a season of struggle. You are not alone. Meagan uses a family system approach, which allows for the entire family to benefit and heal from the therapeutic process. Together we will create a plan that best suits your family’s needs. Meagan’s focus is working with children from hard places; children who have experienced traumas, adopted children, foster children, and children from divorced families. These can include but are not limited to those who struggle with self-regulation, behavior responses, anxiety, and meltdowns.
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Teresa Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, RPT, NCC, NCSC
Verified Verified
Missouri City, TX 77459
Is your child anxious or have meltdowns? Does your child have self-esteem issues or have trouble making friends? Has your child been diagnosed with ADHD or have behavior issues at school and home? Teresa is a Registered Play Therapist certified by the Association of Play Therapy. Children use play to process issues. Each family is unique and deserves a plan to assist them with their specific needs. Working as a team with the parents is an important part of the process. She works with the parents as a team to provide the support they need to help their child. Teresa is also Certified to work with Highly Sensitive Children and Adults
Is your child anxious or have meltdowns? Does your child have self-esteem issues or have trouble making friends? Has your child been diagnosed with ADHD or have behavior issues at school and home? Teresa is a Registered Play Therapist certified by the Association of Play Therapy. Children use play to process issues. Each family is unique and deserves a plan to assist them with their specific needs. Working as a team with the parents is an important part of the process. She works with the parents as a team to provide the support they need to help their child. Teresa is also Certified to work with Highly Sensitive Children and Adults
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Susan R Steinbruecker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Missouri City, TX 77459
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked for many years as a psychotherapist in private practice with Southwest Psychotherapy. I offer expertise in working with people facing life altering illness and those amid loss and grief. I also treat those struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and more. It is my goal to provide a safe environment where clients can explore difficult issues. I employ an active style of practice that is both direct and supportive, always focused on improved communication, healthier self esteem and happier relationships. I work with individuals, couples and families.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked for many years as a psychotherapist in private practice with Southwest Psychotherapy. I offer expertise in working with people facing life altering illness and those amid loss and grief. I also treat those struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and more. It is my goal to provide a safe environment where clients can explore difficult issues. I employ an active style of practice that is both direct and supportive, always focused on improved communication, healthier self esteem and happier relationships. I work with individuals, couples and families.
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I am a licensed, board certified clinical psychologist and marriage and family therapist. In addition to my clinical practice with adults, couples and families, I am a professor in a doctoral level clinical psychology program. When working with individuals and couples, I begin with a thorough assessment of problem areas and strengths and then formulate a plan to address those issues using the latest, evidence-based treatment methods. Based on a thorough understanding of the interplay between thoughts, feelings and actions. The people I work with learn to replace self-defeating strategies with constructive alternatives.
I am a licensed, board certified clinical psychologist and marriage and family therapist. In addition to my clinical practice with adults, couples and families, I am a professor in a doctoral level clinical psychology program. When working with individuals and couples, I begin with a thorough assessment of problem areas and strengths and then formulate a plan to address those issues using the latest, evidence-based treatment methods. Based on a thorough understanding of the interplay between thoughts, feelings and actions. The people I work with learn to replace self-defeating strategies with constructive alternatives.
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I have been helping children, teens and adults for over 20 years. I work with a wide array of issues and problems that we all face in life. I have extensive experience in treating individuals with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, communication issues, and ADD/ADHD. I work closely with the family law community to provide Reunification Therapy. This service will typically be initiated through a court-order or an attorney referral. The goal of Reunification Therapy is to repair the parent-child relationship within the context of a high-conflict divorce/separation.
I have been helping children, teens and adults for over 20 years. I work with a wide array of issues and problems that we all face in life. I have extensive experience in treating individuals with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, communication issues, and ADD/ADHD. I work closely with the family law community to provide Reunification Therapy. This service will typically be initiated through a court-order or an attorney referral. The goal of Reunification Therapy is to repair the parent-child relationship within the context of a high-conflict divorce/separation.
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Janella del Mundo Gee
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Missouri City, TX 77459
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with children and parents. I have been working in the field of play therapy since 2011 when I was a graduate student. My approach to play therapy is non-directive, client-centered play therapy. I have worked with children from diverse backgrounds. I look at each child and figure out which therapeutic modality works best for them. In terms of parenting, I use Theraplay to build the attachment bond with the parent and child. I also assess the family and we can collaborate on ways that meet your family's needs.
I specialize in working with children and parents. I have been working in the field of play therapy since 2011 when I was a graduate student. My approach to play therapy is non-directive, client-centered play therapy. I have worked with children from diverse backgrounds. I look at each child and figure out which therapeutic modality works best for them. In terms of parenting, I use Theraplay to build the attachment bond with the parent and child. I also assess the family and we can collaborate on ways that meet your family's needs.
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Kelsie Valle
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
Missouri City, TX 77459
In our practice, we work with individuals and families to create treatment plans to meet their goals. Our holistic approach integrates play therapy techniques and EMDR to heal from past trauma, allowing for the building of brighter futures. We work with all ages, ranging from toddlers to seniors. Our practice is experienced in supporting families from diverse backgrounds, including families with adopted children. Within our practice, we offer music therapy and Yoga services. I personally specialize in working with families and individuals suffering from eating disorders, trauma, and self-harm.
In our practice, we work with individuals and families to create treatment plans to meet their goals. Our holistic approach integrates play therapy techniques and EMDR to heal from past trauma, allowing for the building of brighter futures. We work with all ages, ranging from toddlers to seniors. Our practice is experienced in supporting families from diverse backgrounds, including families with adopted children. Within our practice, we offer music therapy and Yoga services. I personally specialize in working with families and individuals suffering from eating disorders, trauma, and self-harm.
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Ashley Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, MS
Verified Verified
Missouri City, TX 77489
What do you want clients to know about you? You are on the search for something. Whether it is clarity, peace, happiness, support, or the freedom to finally explore who YOU truly are. We often feel the pressure to appear we have it all together when deep inside we are fighting a battle within. This journey that you are on, no longer has to be walked alone. What is your approach to therapy? I commend you for acknowledging your pain and seeking out ways to help yourself. I provide individual therapy to young adults, adults and adolescents experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and life transitions.
What do you want clients to know about you? You are on the search for something. Whether it is clarity, peace, happiness, support, or the freedom to finally explore who YOU truly are. We often feel the pressure to appear we have it all together when deep inside we are fighting a battle within. This journey that you are on, no longer has to be walked alone. What is your approach to therapy? I commend you for acknowledging your pain and seeking out ways to help yourself. I provide individual therapy to young adults, adults and adolescents experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and life transitions.
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Clearhope Counseling & Wellness Center Sugarland
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Missouri City, TX 77459
Clearhope Sugarland supports children, teens, adults, couples, and families struggling with depression, anxiety, mental illness, relational distress, school performance, or general life functioning. We believe no one should hurt alone and will offer unconditional positive regard and support as you chart your path to hope and healing.
Clearhope Sugarland supports children, teens, adults, couples, and families struggling with depression, anxiety, mental illness, relational distress, school performance, or general life functioning. We believe no one should hurt alone and will offer unconditional positive regard and support as you chart your path to hope and healing.
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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.