Winslow is a cheerful and affectionate 4 ½ year old little guy who finds great joy in simple pleasures, especially playing with toy cars and watching his favorite cartoons—activities that are a comforting part of his daily routine. Occasionally, he talks to himself, offering a sweet glimpse into his imaginative inner world.

At the Gladney Center for Adoption, we believe that adoption is a lifelong journey—one that requires both understanding and support. That’s why we’re proud to spotlight Caitlyn Ussery, LCSW-S, a highly skilled clinician who now serves in a leadership role guiding therapy team at Gladney Counseling Services.

Adoption is a lifelong journey—one filled with love, loss, identity, and growth. For individuals and families in the Houston area, Gladney Counseling Services offers compassionate, trauma-informed therapy tailored to the adoption experience.

Meet Robin Elkins, LPC: Healing Through Adoption with Sand Tray Therapy

At the Gladney Counseling Center, we know that healing from trauma, grief, and life’s challenges requires a unique approach for every individual. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Robin Elkins, LPC, a dedicated therapist who brings a specialized focus on Sandtray Therapy and trauma-informed care. With a passion for helping adoptive families, birth parents, and adoptees, Robin creates a safe, creative, and empowering space for healing.

A Love That Crosses Borders

International adoption is more than a process—it’s a calling. It often begins with a quiet tug on the heart, a moment of reflection after reading a child’s story, or a desire to build a family rooted in love without borders.

Adopting from Vietnam: A Journey of Compassion and Connection

Adopting from Vietnam is a heartfelt journey that offers children a future full of possibility, love, and belonging. Whether you are drawn to Southeast Asia through heritage, humanitarian vision, or simply feel called to grow your family through international adoption, Gladney’s Vietnam adoption program offers a thoughtful and deeply supportive path.

Where Creativity Meets Clinical Care

At the Gladney Counseling Center, healing happens in connection—and sometimes, that connection begins with a paintbrush, a sculpture, or a storybook. We’re honored to introduce Diana Gibson, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, a trauma-informed therapist and board-certified art therapist who brings more than a decade of experience into the counseling space.

Adoption is a lifelong journey, and while it brings love and connection, it can also come with emotional complexities. Whether you are an adoptee, birth parent, or adoptive family, seeking counseling can be a powerful step toward healing, understanding, and growth. But how do you know when it’s the right time to start? Here are six key signs that counseling could help support you or your family.

“Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see.” ~~Neil Postman