attachment and bonding center of ohio

gregory c. keck phd

About Us

Gregory C. Keck, PhD, is the founder and director of the Attachment and Bonding Center of Ohio. Dr Keck specializes in working with adoptive families whose children experienced early trauma. He is also the co-author with Regina Kupecky, LSW of “Parenting the Hurt Child: Helping Adoptive Families Heal and Grow” (2002) and “Adopting the Hurt Child: Hope for Families with Special Needs Kids” (1995).

He is involved in training regarding attachment disorders, both nationally and internationally.

ABC of Ohio services include:

Family and Child Assessment

A detailed evaluation of each case, the assessment determines the intensity level of treatment. Once a diagnosis is substantiated, ABC of Ohio recommends an appropriate course of therapy. Since parental participation is a critical component, new strategies are presented throughout the process to help support parents.

Attachment Enhancement

Early intervention can often prevent mild to moderate attachment stresses from escalating into more severe problems. This program - recommended for children who are experiencing stress due to a change in primary caregiver, adoption, foster care, or severe medical condition - is designed to allay concerns, educate parents, and modify behaviors of both parents and children.

Attachment Therapy

Treatment for attachment issues can range from bi-weekly therapy sessions to two-week intensives, with many options in between. We evaluate each case to determine the most appropriate solution, and offer a full spectrum of intensity levels.

Training for Parents and Professionals

Geared to professionals, foster parents, and adoptive families, our training addresses topics such as diagnosing and treating attachment issues, parenting strategies that enhance attachment, loss issues, and infertility. Training can be tailored to meet any specific needs.

Sibling Assessment

When faced with the decision to place siblings together or separately in foster and adoptive homes, agencies can benefit from ABC of Ohio's professional evaluations and knowledge of adoption issues - leading to placements that are in the best interest of the children involved.

Birth Parent Information

Adoptive parents are often privy to sensitive birth family information that is difficult to share with their adopted children. We at ABC of Ohio can intervene with effective methods that help maintain a level of comfort for both parents and children.

Pre-Adoptive Counseling

Knowledgeable professionals share information with parents who are considering adoption. Topics include identification and review of a diversity of issues that are present in any adoption.

Post-Placement Services

Created for those who have adopted both domestically and internationally, this service aids in family integration. It also provides reports to the child's country of origin, where appropriate.

Mother's Retreat

Adoptive mothers of children with special needs or children with attachment issues require time away to regroup and rebuild their resources. This educational and informative retreat - led by a group facilitator - affords an opportunity for mothers to support each other, as well as work on their own personal and family issues.

Adopting the
Hurt Child

Parenting the
Hurt Child

Gregory Keck
Regina M. Kupecky

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Gregory Keck, PhD

Attachment and Bonding Center of Ohio

Cleveland Office  440-230-1960
12608 State Road
Suite 1
Cleveland, Ohio  44133

Columbus Office  614-850-9800
3966 Brown Park Drive
Suite H
Columbus, OH 43026

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