Adoption Therapists in Conway, SC
Helen Bayne
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Conway, SC 29526
I am a client-centered therapist who likes to work collaboratively with each person. I see it as a privilege to be allowed to help you, and I treat each client with dignity and respect. I work with most issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, ADHD, parenting, and adolescent problems. I have worked with almost everything and have a lot of experience working with most things. I enjoy "thinking outside of the box" and design a treatment for each specific case instead of taking a "cookie cutter" approach. I may be called or texted at 843-902-4773. I can also be emailed at hmb627@aol.com.
I am a client-centered therapist who likes to work collaboratively with each person. I see it as a privilege to be allowed to help you, and I treat each client with dignity and respect. I work with most issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, ADHD, parenting, and adolescent problems. I have worked with almost everything and have a lot of experience working with most things. I enjoy "thinking outside of the box" and design a treatment for each specific case instead of taking a "cookie cutter" approach. I may be called or texted at 843-902-4773. I can also be emailed at hmb627@aol.com.
Jane Medlin Fortune
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Conway, SC 29526
Not accepting new clients
Prior to becoming a licensed professional counselor I worked in a number of related counseling areas. Our histories create in us the skills to manage or mismanage; to be brave or be fearful; to trust and mistrust and to know when to love or love till it hurts.
Do you often find that as you make your way through life you encounter self doubt, frightening levels of hopelessness and fear? As you struggle with these questions, issues and feeling, your struggle may be weighed down by a sense of fear as to who to trust and how to love.
Prior to becoming a licensed professional counselor I worked in a number of related counseling areas. Our histories create in us the skills to manage or mismanage; to be brave or be fearful; to trust and mistrust and to know when to love or love till it hurts.
Do you often find that as you make your way through life you encounter self doubt, frightening levels of hopelessness and fear? As you struggle with these questions, issues and feeling, your struggle may be weighed down by a sense of fear as to who to trust and how to love.
Amanda Mercer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Conway, SC 29527
Not accepting new clients
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 10 years of experience working with children, families, groups, and adults. I earned a Master of Science degree in Counseling and Art Therapy from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Studio Art from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. I have experience working with military families and also the LGBQT community. I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma. My goal is to help clients develop adaptive coping skills, and improve their quality of life by helping them feel empowered, understood and accepted.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 10 years of experience working with children, families, groups, and adults. I earned a Master of Science degree in Counseling and Art Therapy from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Studio Art from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. I have experience working with military families and also the LGBQT community. I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma. My goal is to help clients develop adaptive coping skills, and improve their quality of life by helping them feel empowered, understood and accepted.
Jennifer Poindexter Clinical Supervisor - Poindexter Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conway, SC 29526
When individuals are met with challenges in their lives it can be difficult to ask for help. My goal as a counselor is to provide the best treatment possible to the individuals who trust me with their care. My treatment approach is tailored to the needs of each individual I work with. I am relationship focused, and have a strong emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My overall goal of the counseling process is to equip others with the tools necessary to transform into healthy, functioning individuals through support and empowerment.
When individuals are met with challenges in their lives it can be difficult to ask for help. My goal as a counselor is to provide the best treatment possible to the individuals who trust me with their care. My treatment approach is tailored to the needs of each individual I work with. I am relationship focused, and have a strong emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My overall goal of the counseling process is to equip others with the tools necessary to transform into healthy, functioning individuals through support and empowerment.
Jennifer Cangeme
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC, ADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conway, SC 29526
Life is full of ups and downs, little and big crises, and at times can be confusing and overwhelming. However, within these struggles there is hope, light and room for growth. My own life journey has led me to the counseling field and helped me find my passion. I am a strong advocate of personal development and strongly believe in the importance of prioritizing mental wellness to live out our life in the most fulfilling manner. Empathy, competency and connection to others helps me build a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients to help them grow.
Life is full of ups and downs, little and big crises, and at times can be confusing and overwhelming. However, within these struggles there is hope, light and room for growth. My own life journey has led me to the counseling field and helped me find my passion. I am a strong advocate of personal development and strongly believe in the importance of prioritizing mental wellness to live out our life in the most fulfilling manner. Empathy, competency and connection to others helps me build a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients to help them grow.
Carol Koester Russo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Conway, SC 29526
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Marriage, Family.and Child Therapist who has practiced for over 25 years. I treat the whole person as a unique interaction of mind, body and spirit. I honor therapy as a way to heal the upsets and traumatic wounds that keep us from feeling at peace with ourselves and others. I see people as parts of family systems that can create healthy relationships or problematic ones. I help families and couples change generational patterns and beliefs to be more supportive of their love and of empathic communication. I also specialize in treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
I am a Licensed Marriage, Family.and Child Therapist who has practiced for over 25 years. I treat the whole person as a unique interaction of mind, body and spirit. I honor therapy as a way to heal the upsets and traumatic wounds that keep us from feeling at peace with ourselves and others. I see people as parts of family systems that can create healthy relationships or problematic ones. I help families and couples change generational patterns and beliefs to be more supportive of their love and of empathic communication. I also specialize in treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Bright Future Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Conway, SC 29526
Not accepting new clients
Today is the day for you to get help with the challenges that you have with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, children, relationships, etc. Are you at a crossroad in your life looking for answers and relief from things that stress or overwhelm you? Has everyday life for you, your family, or kids become too much to handle. Everyone has been there at some point in life. We're here to help. Bright Future Counseling is here to help you reach your goals and overcome obstacles in your life.
Today is the day for you to get help with the challenges that you have with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, children, relationships, etc. Are you at a crossroad in your life looking for answers and relief from things that stress or overwhelm you? Has everyday life for you, your family, or kids become too much to handle. Everyone has been there at some point in life. We're here to help. Bright Future Counseling is here to help you reach your goals and overcome obstacles in your life.
Jonathan Bennett Jr. Renewing Minds Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCS, NCC, CAMS-I
Verified Verified
Conway, SC 29526
Thank you for inquiring about my services and treatment specialties. I have and continue to successfully assist many individuals, youth and elderly, couples, and families who are courageous enough to seek professional therapeutic counseling services. In my experience, I have learned that life will inevitably bring changes. Some of which are hard to cope with and endure. These times for many produce stress, anger, anxiety depression, and other mood disorders. I utilize evidence-based practices such as ad CBT and REBT to assist my clients in navigating through and overcoming these times.
Thank you for inquiring about my services and treatment specialties. I have and continue to successfully assist many individuals, youth and elderly, couples, and families who are courageous enough to seek professional therapeutic counseling services. In my experience, I have learned that life will inevitably bring changes. Some of which are hard to cope with and endure. These times for many produce stress, anger, anxiety depression, and other mood disorders. I utilize evidence-based practices such as ad CBT and REBT to assist my clients in navigating through and overcoming these times.
Coastal Samaritan Counseling Center
Counselor
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Conway, SC 29527
One client put it this way, "Coastal Samaritan offers me a safe place to land." Our top notch team of professionally trained therapists offer genuine care and grace filled hospitality. Our philosophy includes the integration of mind, body, spirit and community. Every person's wellness depends upon successful integration of these four components. Outcome studies demonstrate that on average, our results are 20% better than national norms. Come experience the difference.
One client put it this way, "Coastal Samaritan offers me a safe place to land." Our top notch team of professionally trained therapists offer genuine care and grace filled hospitality. Our philosophy includes the integration of mind, body, spirit and community. Every person's wellness depends upon successful integration of these four components. Outcome studies demonstrate that on average, our results are 20% better than national norms. Come experience the difference.
Pam Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, S, MAC
Verified Verified
Conway, SC 29526
Be The Change Counseling sees all clients as individuals and provides personalized treatment or coaching for problems you may be experiencing. BTC can help you manage your symptoms through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychotherapy, supportive therapy, stress management, and more. Be The Change Counseling understands that one of the most critical steps when working with you is providing confidentiality, trust, and giving you the ability to express yourself candidly. We will work with you to help you improve your life and Be The Change you want to see in your world.
Be The Change Counseling sees all clients as individuals and provides personalized treatment or coaching for problems you may be experiencing. BTC can help you manage your symptoms through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychotherapy, supportive therapy, stress management, and more. Be The Change Counseling understands that one of the most critical steps when working with you is providing confidentiality, trust, and giving you the ability to express yourself candidly. We will work with you to help you improve your life and Be The Change you want to see in your world.
Oceanic Counseling Group LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP, EMDR
Verified Verified
Conway, SC 29526
I'm a certified EMDR therapist by EMDRIA. I use this approach to help adult survivors of emotional, physical and/or sexual trauma. I specialize in treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Grief, and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). My passion is to help you break through the emotional blocks that are negatively influencing your present thoughts and emotions, and keeping you from living a fulfilling life.
I'm a certified EMDR therapist by EMDRIA. I use this approach to help adult survivors of emotional, physical and/or sexual trauma. I specialize in treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Grief, and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). My passion is to help you break through the emotional blocks that are negatively influencing your present thoughts and emotions, and keeping you from living a fulfilling life.
Jonathan Bennett Jr.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCS, NCC, CAMS-I
Verified Verified
Conway, SC 29527
Not accepting new clients
Thank you for Inquiring about my services and treatment specialties. I have and continue to successfully assist many individuals, youth and elderly, couples and families who are courageous enough to seek professional therapeutic counseling services. In my experience, I have learned that life will inevitably bring changes. Some of which are hard to cope with and endure. These times for many produce stress, anger, anxiety depression, and other mood disorders. I utilize evidenced-based practices such as ad CBT and REBT to assist my clients in navigating through and overcoming these times.
Thank you for Inquiring about my services and treatment specialties. I have and continue to successfully assist many individuals, youth and elderly, couples and families who are courageous enough to seek professional therapeutic counseling services. In my experience, I have learned that life will inevitably bring changes. Some of which are hard to cope with and endure. These times for many produce stress, anger, anxiety depression, and other mood disorders. I utilize evidenced-based practices such as ad CBT and REBT to assist my clients in navigating through and overcoming these times.
Coastal Pointe Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MDiv, LPC
Verified Verified
Conway, SC 29526
Life can change as quickly as the waves in the ocean. Sometimes we ride the waves with ease, managing the challenges before us with grace and self-confidence. At other times, a low tide can find us drifting where even the smallest wave feels like it could take us under. Let Coastal Pointe Counseling offer you a buoy, and be the lighthouse guiding you back to shore. We can navigate these overwhelming circumstances together in a safe and healthy way, giving you the skills needed to get back on solid ground.
Life can change as quickly as the waves in the ocean. Sometimes we ride the waves with ease, managing the challenges before us with grace and self-confidence. At other times, a low tide can find us drifting where even the smallest wave feels like it could take us under. Let Coastal Pointe Counseling offer you a buoy, and be the lighthouse guiding you back to shore. We can navigate these overwhelming circumstances together in a safe and healthy way, giving you the skills needed to get back on solid ground.
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Cynthia Roark
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, NCC, LPC/S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Waitlist for new clients
I am a compassionate, board-certified therapist dedicated to helping individuals and families heal from the effects of trauma and significant life stressors. With experience in Attachment-Focused EMDR, and emotional and behavioral therapies, I offer a comprehensive approach to treatment for clients of all ages. I strongly value using these evidence-based methods to foster healing and growth as well as to provide the most effective treatment.
I am a compassionate, board-certified therapist dedicated to helping individuals and families heal from the effects of trauma and significant life stressors. With experience in Attachment-Focused EMDR, and emotional and behavioral therapies, I offer a comprehensive approach to treatment for clients of all ages. I strongly value using these evidence-based methods to foster healing and growth as well as to provide the most effective treatment.
Amy Kathryn Hess
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 (Online Only)
Being a parent of a child with special needs is one of the most challenging lives to live. Through the daily chaos and the appointments, don’t forget you. Your wants, needs and dreams matter. Together, we will partner to acknowledge the triumphs and process the trials. You will learn how to grieve the life that you thought you would have and move forward to fully living the life that you’ve got. I help my clients with parenting strategies and resources along with daily coping skills. We may identify triggers and process past trauma that impacts you as a parent and work on your anxiety, depression, or other mental health diagnoses.
Being a parent of a child with special needs is one of the most challenging lives to live. Through the daily chaos and the appointments, don’t forget you. Your wants, needs and dreams matter. Together, we will partner to acknowledge the triumphs and process the trials. You will learn how to grieve the life that you thought you would have and move forward to fully living the life that you’ve got. I help my clients with parenting strategies and resources along with daily coping skills. We may identify triggers and process past trauma that impacts you as a parent and work on your anxiety, depression, or other mental health diagnoses.
Melissa Muzzupappa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LISWCPS, LCSW-C, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
My passion is to assist clients in navigating the many emotions connected their trauma and help move you into a place of acceptance and peace in order to move from victim to survivor. I evaluate the current and past life experiences that often dictate behavior. I work with the client to learn how their past may be what is affecting their present and future. I teach life skills to help move past the pain and into healing.
My passion is to assist clients in navigating the many emotions connected their trauma and help move you into a place of acceptance and peace in order to move from victim to survivor. I evaluate the current and past life experiences that often dictate behavior. I work with the client to learn how their past may be what is affecting their present and future. I teach life skills to help move past the pain and into healing.
Joslyn M Hawver
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Kelsey Tucker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in providing child and family therapy services! I provide individual and family therapy sessions. I have worked among various mental health environments including school based therapy, foster care/adoption, and private practice. I am passionate about working with children and families who are dealing with trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, divorce, school issues, ODD, Autism, ADHD, OCD and more.
I specialize in providing child and family therapy services! I provide individual and family therapy sessions. I have worked among various mental health environments including school based therapy, foster care/adoption, and private practice. I am passionate about working with children and families who are dealing with trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, divorce, school issues, ODD, Autism, ADHD, OCD and more.
Online Therapists
Foundations Counseling and Wellness Center, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, PhD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Goose Creek, SC 29445
Is your relationship struggling and you are considering couples counseling? All relationships go through rough patches but sometimes we need help from an objective outsider who can offer insight and direction on how to move beyond past hurts and move towards a relationship with better communication and respect for each other's differences. Or is it that you have been feeling so much anxiety, stress, and depression that you feel you have no idea how to manage your daily emotions? We all have times where we need a supportive person and someone to help empower us to get back to our best self.
Is your relationship struggling and you are considering couples counseling? All relationships go through rough patches but sometimes we need help from an objective outsider who can offer insight and direction on how to move beyond past hurts and move towards a relationship with better communication and respect for each other's differences. Or is it that you have been feeling so much anxiety, stress, and depression that you feel you have no idea how to manage your daily emotions? We all have times where we need a supportive person and someone to help empower us to get back to our best self.
Kelly Quarles
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, LPCS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Waitlist for new clients
Are you seeking a safe place to learn how to love and accept yourself? I help guide children, adolescents & adults in learning how to grow into your most emotionally aware self, while learning how to cope with, and understand, life's challenges. I am here to help safely & gently guide you through the healing process. I specialize in: grief/loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, transitional life issues, sexual assault, postpartum depression, self-harm, terminal illness, foster care/adoption, divorce/separation and relationship issues. I welcome diversity, including all races, sexualities, genders, religions and political views.
Are you seeking a safe place to learn how to love and accept yourself? I help guide children, adolescents & adults in learning how to grow into your most emotionally aware self, while learning how to cope with, and understand, life's challenges. I am here to help safely & gently guide you through the healing process. I specialize in: grief/loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, transitional life issues, sexual assault, postpartum depression, self-harm, terminal illness, foster care/adoption, divorce/separation and relationship issues. I welcome diversity, including all races, sexualities, genders, religions and political views.
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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.