Adoption Therapists in Richmond, TX
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I am a single mother, and God has blessed me with two wonderful (most days) children – one by birth and one through adoption.
I believe it is an honor to be able to work with clients during particularly challenging periods of their lives. I believe God has a purpose and a plan for each of us. Sometimes we need a time of reflection and evaluation of our perspectives to be able to move forward. Seeds of depression and anxiety can be hindering God’s best for our lives. The great news is that these can be overcome.
I am a single mother, and God has blessed me with two wonderful (most days) children – one by birth and one through adoption.
I believe it is an honor to be able to work with clients during particularly challenging periods of their lives. I believe God has a purpose and a plan for each of us. Sometimes we need a time of reflection and evaluation of our perspectives to be able to move forward. Seeds of depression and anxiety can be hindering God’s best for our lives. The great news is that these can be overcome.
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Amy R. Shore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, LPC, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Richmond, TX 77469
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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Kristin Dean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Richmond, TX 77407 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I have worked in various areas to include foster care and adoption, single mothers, parenting and personal development. I have experience in the areas of fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, women's issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions, conflict resolution, and healthy relationship skills. I am passionate about helping women experience the freedom that comes from rediscovering their identity during the many life transitions and/or events that can cause us to lose sight of it along the way.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I have worked in various areas to include foster care and adoption, single mothers, parenting and personal development. I have experience in the areas of fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, women's issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions, conflict resolution, and healthy relationship skills. I am passionate about helping women experience the freedom that comes from rediscovering their identity during the many life transitions and/or events that can cause us to lose sight of it along the way.
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Dr. Camille Alexander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, TX 77469 (Online Only)
Let's face it, life can be stressful. That stress can become even more pronounced as you navigate new transitions like becoming an adult, moving to a new city, starting a new job, or leaving a relationship. Often times we have the answer but just need help sorting things out. Sometimes family and friends can be too close to help you identify your challenges. Sometimes THEY are the challenge. Working and trying to manage day-to-day responsibilities is no simple task. This is why I a firm believer in therapy.
Let's face it, life can be stressful. That stress can become even more pronounced as you navigate new transitions like becoming an adult, moving to a new city, starting a new job, or leaving a relationship. Often times we have the answer but just need help sorting things out. Sometimes family and friends can be too close to help you identify your challenges. Sometimes THEY are the challenge. Working and trying to manage day-to-day responsibilities is no simple task. This is why I a firm believer in therapy.
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Some of life's challenges require help. It takes courage, wisdom, and strength to recognize and act on that knowledge. My name is Dr. Brandon Sylvester and my experience focuses on helping adolescents and adults overcome emotional and behavioral difficulties. I believe that when we know better, we do better; so I focus on bringing awareness to unhealthy patterns. I work in close collaboration with you to design a plan for treatment and work side by side with you as we implement each step of the plan.
Some of life's challenges require help. It takes courage, wisdom, and strength to recognize and act on that knowledge. My name is Dr. Brandon Sylvester and my experience focuses on helping adolescents and adults overcome emotional and behavioral difficulties. I believe that when we know better, we do better; so I focus on bringing awareness to unhealthy patterns. I work in close collaboration with you to design a plan for treatment and work side by side with you as we implement each step of the plan.
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Empathy First Clinical Counseling and Consulting,
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Richmond, TX 77406
We are committed to helping people from all walks of life. No matter your personal, spiritual, or social beliefs, or whether your values are traditional or non-conforming; regardless of gender, race, sexuality or economic background, We strive for all to receive the best treatment. We are a compassionate, innovative and creative practice who will support you during your most vulnerable times. We use a dynamic person-centered approach and work at your desired pace. Max is not personally taking new clients, however he clinically supervises clinicians in his practice who currently have availability.
We are committed to helping people from all walks of life. No matter your personal, spiritual, or social beliefs, or whether your values are traditional or non-conforming; regardless of gender, race, sexuality or economic background, We strive for all to receive the best treatment. We are a compassionate, innovative and creative practice who will support you during your most vulnerable times. We use a dynamic person-centered approach and work at your desired pace. Max is not personally taking new clients, however he clinically supervises clinicians in his practice who currently have availability.
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Samantha Elizabeth Coy-Pham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, TX 77469
Do you ever feel your point is just not getting across to your family or loved ones no matter how hard you try? I can help bridge that gap. My approach to therapy focuses heavily on collaborating with families and individuals, and together working towards coming up with solutions to make life ultimately happier. In a therapeutic setting, problems can be deconstructed and processed more efficiently so the family can learn to work together.
Do you ever feel your point is just not getting across to your family or loved ones no matter how hard you try? I can help bridge that gap. My approach to therapy focuses heavily on collaborating with families and individuals, and together working towards coming up with solutions to make life ultimately happier. In a therapeutic setting, problems can be deconstructed and processed more efficiently so the family can learn to work together.
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Renewed Mind Counseling & Wellness, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, TX 77469
Being understood, being heard and validation of our experiences and feelings is something that we all strive for. I am a passionate mental health counseling professional who offers compassionate and authentic psycho-therapeutic services in a safe, nurturing and collaborative environment. It is my belief that all individuals have the capability to bring about positive change in their lives. My goal is to guide you through appropriate processes and techniques to help you gain the clarity and emotional balance needed to uncover your ideal catalyst for change. I offer individual, couples, family and group therapy.
Being understood, being heard and validation of our experiences and feelings is something that we all strive for. I am a passionate mental health counseling professional who offers compassionate and authentic psycho-therapeutic services in a safe, nurturing and collaborative environment. It is my belief that all individuals have the capability to bring about positive change in their lives. My goal is to guide you through appropriate processes and techniques to help you gain the clarity and emotional balance needed to uncover your ideal catalyst for change. I offer individual, couples, family and group therapy.
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Tammie Betts
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, TX 77407
My name is Tammie Betts and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of Healthy Reflections Counseling Services PLLC. If you are struggling to break through the barriers that prevent you from being your best self; I can help you. I have helped individuals navigate a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, family and relationship conflict, substance use and physical and emotional trauma.
My name is Tammie Betts and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of Healthy Reflections Counseling Services PLLC. If you are struggling to break through the barriers that prevent you from being your best self; I can help you. I have helped individuals navigate a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, family and relationship conflict, substance use and physical and emotional trauma.
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Perry Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPC, QMHP-CS
Verified Verified
Richmond, TX 77469 (Online Only)
During therapy session, Mr. Martin applies an eclectic skill set collected from multiple therapeutic perspectives.
During therapy session, Mr. Martin applies an eclectic skill set collected from multiple therapeutic perspectives.
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I specialize in complex PTSD clients including trauma and DID. I also have training in attachment-focused therapy. I love to incorporate and utilize sand tray therapy and other modalities combined with EMDR (Trauma Treatment) over telemental health and in-person. Some additional specialties: Christian ministers, depression, and grief. The use of an attachment-focused approach; we will identify the root of your struggles and map out a plan to rewire the experiences that your mind and body are holding on to.
I specialize in complex PTSD clients including trauma and DID. I also have training in attachment-focused therapy. I love to incorporate and utilize sand tray therapy and other modalities combined with EMDR (Trauma Treatment) over telemental health and in-person. Some additional specialties: Christian ministers, depression, and grief. The use of an attachment-focused approach; we will identify the root of your struggles and map out a plan to rewire the experiences that your mind and body are holding on to.
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Matt's experience includes working with adults and adolescents dealing with a variety of issues including: marriage and family struggles, drug and alcohol addiction, sexual addiction, men's issues, depression, divorce mediation and other life struggles. Additionally, Matt is a Certified Anger Resolution Therapist (CART) experienced in helping individuals work through anger.
Matt's experience includes working with adults and adolescents dealing with a variety of issues including: marriage and family struggles, drug and alcohol addiction, sexual addiction, men's issues, depression, divorce mediation and other life struggles. Additionally, Matt is a Certified Anger Resolution Therapist (CART) experienced in helping individuals work through anger.
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Dr. Tamara Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Richmond, TX 77469
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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Frances Dee Cook
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, TX 77407
I feel most people have the ability to change their behavior and how they feel about their concerns. The methods I use in counseling are ones that focus on clients using their natural skills to change their feelings and behaviors and learn new ways that maintain change.
I feel most people have the ability to change their behavior and how they feel about their concerns. The methods I use in counseling are ones that focus on clients using their natural skills to change their feelings and behaviors and learn new ways that maintain change.
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Judi Dai
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, TX 77469
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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Alice Payne-Heath
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Richmond, TX 77406
Alice Payne Heath is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor with over 28 years of experience working in a variety of settings with children, teens, and their families.
Alice Payne Heath is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor with over 28 years of experience working in a variety of settings with children, teens, and their families.
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It is painful to see your child struggling, and daunting to figure out what to do to help. Our world is putting a lot of pressure on kids, and that does not seem to be changing. However, equipping your kids with a healthy view of themselves and relationships makes a huge difference in facing the stressors of day to day living. I am passionate about working with kids that have been through hard things including abusive situations, foster care, medical trauma, and bullying just to name a few. I love helping kids and their caregivers learn about how their brains work and how to help them heal to move forward in life with confidence.
It is painful to see your child struggling, and daunting to figure out what to do to help. Our world is putting a lot of pressure on kids, and that does not seem to be changing. However, equipping your kids with a healthy view of themselves and relationships makes a huge difference in facing the stressors of day to day living. I am passionate about working with kids that have been through hard things including abusive situations, foster care, medical trauma, and bullying just to name a few. I love helping kids and their caregivers learn about how their brains work and how to help them heal to move forward in life with confidence.
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Justin Perry
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, TX 77406
Adjusting to raising a teenager is incredibly difficult. The relationship often changes from one of closeness to one where you no longer recognize who they are. The tension, the disrespect, the shutting out, the anxiety, the depression can contribute to an immense amount of stress for a family. Books have been read and methods have been tried, but nothing seems to work. You want your family to be close again, but don't know how.
Adjusting to raising a teenager is incredibly difficult. The relationship often changes from one of closeness to one where you no longer recognize who they are. The tension, the disrespect, the shutting out, the anxiety, the depression can contribute to an immense amount of stress for a family. Books have been read and methods have been tried, but nothing seems to work. You want your family to be close again, but don't know how.
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Navigating anxiety, defeat, or emptiness can often cloud the path to change, yet there's always room for hope. I warmly extend an invitation for us to embark on a journey together towards peace and healing in your life. In today's world, we encounter increasing stress and challenges on a daily basis. With a rich background of experience and education, I understand the complexities and hurdles that individuals confront today. I firmly hold the belief that enduring healing and authentic transformation emerge when individuals can delve into their inner selves and relationships within a compassionate, safe, and confidential environment
Navigating anxiety, defeat, or emptiness can often cloud the path to change, yet there's always room for hope. I warmly extend an invitation for us to embark on a journey together towards peace and healing in your life. In today's world, we encounter increasing stress and challenges on a daily basis. With a rich background of experience and education, I understand the complexities and hurdles that individuals confront today. I firmly hold the belief that enduring healing and authentic transformation emerge when individuals can delve into their inner selves and relationships within a compassionate, safe, and confidential environment
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KVs Consultants, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LBSW, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, TX 77406
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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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.