Riverdale, MD Local Support & Community Resources

Emily Sampson is an adoption-competent therapist with the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.). She understands that children, teens, and families encounter unique emotional and behavioral challenges resulting from their pre- and post-adoption experiences. Emily is dedicated to facilitating early interventions to help them confront and navigate these challenges effectively. As an expert in adoption-related issues, she possesses the skills and experience to address the multifaceted journeys that adoption entails. C.A.S.E. operates in seven locations across Maryland, Northern Virginia, and New York, providing specialized adoption-competent therapy services for expectant parents, birth parents, prospective and waiting adoptive parents, kinship families, as well as adoptive and foster children and teens, along with their families. In addition to individual and family therapy sessions, C.A.S.E. also offers telehealth services, ensuring secure, interactive video conference counseling for older adolescents and adults.

New from Refuge Counseling is dedicated to facilitating change and supporting individuals in realizing and achieving their greatest potential. With a strong passion for mental health, social services, and advocacy, New's superpowers include empathy, compassion, and intuition. Their eclectic approach combines various modalities, such as psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), solution-focused therapy, person-centered therapy, and existential philosophies, all anchored by mindfulness and a holistic outlook on mind, body, and soul wellness. The modality selected is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, guiding them on their path to healing, growth, discovery, and self-actualization. New has experience providing therapy for both children and adults and possesses specialized skills in working with the LGBTQ+ community. Additionally, they are competent in Spanish and have received training in trauma-informed care, showcasing their commitment to inclusivity and comprehensive support for all clients.