Gladney Blog

Adoption is a journey filled with love, growth, and transformation, but it can also bring up deep, complex emotions that are difficult to put into words. Grief, identity struggles, attachment challenges, and trauma can manifest in ways that adoptees and birth parents may not always know how to express.

At Gladney, we believe that every child deserves not only a loving family, but a community of professionals who understand their unique needs. That’s why we’re excited to share that Gladney University’s new Learning Management System (LMS) is now offering NTI  Adoption Competency Training for both child welfare professionals and mental health providers.

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.

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.

Healing Starts Here: Gladney Counseling Center at Our Fort Worth Headquarters

At the heart of Gladney’s mission is a commitment to serving children and families—and that mission comes to life every day at our Fort Worth campus, home to the Gladney Counseling Center. As the headquarters for all of Gladney’s operations, the Fort Worth office isn’t just where important decisions are made—it’s also where deep, meaningful healing begins for individuals, couples, and families across Texas.

TheSuperKids Adventure Program by the Gladney Center for Adoption is more than an opportunity for children to experience life in the US—it’s a program designed to create meaningful connections while ensuring a smooth, transparent adoption process. In Summer 2025, children fromColombia andTaiwan will join families across the US for an experience that’s both emotionally fulfilling and thoughtfully organized.

TheSuperKids Adventure Program by the Gladney Center for Adoption is more than an opportunity to welcome a child into your home—it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and share life experiences. In Summer 2025, children fromColombia andTaiwan will spend 2-3 weeks with families across the US, fostering connections that could last a lifetime.