*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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Amy Ray, LPC provides outpatient individual and family counseling in a private practice setting to children, adolescents and adults. She’s affiliated with Shelby Psychological Services Inc. in Shelby County, Alabama. She services clients from mainly Jefferson and Shelby counties. Amy’s passion has been providing counseling to children, adolescents, adults and families who are interested in improving issues related to communication, depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, stress management, child behavior management, parenting, ADHD, gifted individuals and transitional stages of life. or more information, please visit www.amyraycounseling.com.
Amy Schweigert, PsyD, LP, LMFT completed the Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) program in 2017. Amy is currently the owner, Licensed Psychologist, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at True North Psychology & Consulting in Minnesota. Amy currently serves Minesota and the entire United States virtually specializing in family dynamics, testing for FASD/ADHD/Differential diagnosis, complex trauma, and attachment related difficulties. True North Psychology & Consulting currently accepts self-pay.
Anapaula Ojeda, LPC, serves clients via telehealth throughout the state of Virginia for the Center for Adoption Education and Support. Anapaula earned her Master of Education degree in Counseling and Development at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia with a specialization in Community Agency Counseling. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Anapaula has provided individual, family, and group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Most recently, she specialized in working with children and adolescents with a variety of mental health and substance abuse issues at a community services board. Anapaula has received training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). She uses a strength-based approach and evidenced based treatment when working with clients. Anapaula was born in Peru and is fluent in Spanish.
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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.
