*The individuals listed in this Directory have successfully completed the training required by TAC and/or NTI. TAC indicates individuals who have successfully completed the 72-hour instructor-led Training for Adoption Competency (TAC™), which is the only accredited, evidence-based, assessment-based adoption competency training in the country. NTI indicates individuals who have completed the 30-hour web-based National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training Initiative (NTI™). The completion of this training reflects their commitment to learning and growth within the specialization of adoption competence. However, their inclusion in this Directory is not intended to be and does not serve as an endorsement or certification of their clinical skills or proficiency in practice. C.A.S.E. does not warrant the expertise or capabilities of any individual therapists.
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Teresa Birchett, LCSW completed the Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) program in 2024. Teresa is currently an adoption competent therapist at the Jewish Family Services in Virginia. Teresa currently serves the Central Virginia area specializing in Children, Teens & Families, Adoption & Foster Care, Grief & Loss, Attachment, Trauma, LGBTQ+, Life transitions, and Mindfulness.
Jewish Family Services currently accepts: Medicare, Medicaid, Anthem, EAP Aetna, EAP Sentara, UBH/Optum Molina, Evernorth/Cigna, Humana Military/Tricare Health Advocate EAP
Terrence Lovejoy, MSW, LCSW, LCAC, CFAS, CCTP, is Assistant Director of Adoption for Children’s Bureau, Inc. He provides private adoption home study and placement services including international adoption, relative adoption (stepparent/grandparent/other), or domestic infant for families who have an agency that will do the match. He serves clients across the state of Indiana. To learn more, please visit www.childrensbureau.org.
Tewedaj Molla, LMSW completed the Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) program in 2023. Tewedaj is currently a therapist at CASE in Maryland. Tewedaj currently serves the state of Maryland area specializing in Behavioral Health, all ages. CASE currently accepts: Funding and Sliding Scale
Theresa Ditlow, MA, LPC completed the Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) program in 2022. Theresa is currently a Psychotherapist at Insight Counseling and Wellness in Wisconsin. Theresa currently serves the Dane County and Central Wisconsin areas specializing in serving children, teens, adults, and families. Theresa is also trained in TF-CBT and EMDR. Insight Counseling and Wellness currently accepts: Insurance/Self-Pay.
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Due to traumatic life experiences and compromised beginnings, many children who are adopted, who are being raised by relatives (kinship care), or have experienced foster care have higher risks for developmental, health, emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges.
Individuals and participating family members received Adoption Competent Therapy in 2024.
Parents and professionals registered for the Strengthening Your Family (SYF) Webinar Series in 2024.
Children and families have received adoption-competent mental health services since 1998.