Are You Struggling With Adoption?

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Adoption is the legal process that involves transferring the care of a child from biological parents to adoptive parents. Partners or individuals may choose adoption to raise children for various reasons. Similarly, an adopted person might go through phases when they wonder why their biological parents put them up for adoption. They also might experience confusion regarding the presence or absence of their biological parents in their life.

Available Treatment Options

Therapy for those involved in the adoption process aims to address emotions surrounding the experience. Therapists using therapeutic interventions may include a detailed look at the person’s past and how adoption affected them. Children who have been in the foster care system or were adopted may benefit from Play and Art therapies, which give them a creative outlet to express emotions.

Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Adoption

Chuck Anderson, MA, RMHCI

Tallahassee

Florida

You deserve a safe, empathetic space to explore the thoughts and feelings behind your anxiety, depression, trauma, or life's challenges. I'm here for you. I will listen without judgment, helping you uncover your strengths and values. Together, we will find clarity, heal wounds, and build resilience. In a warm, judgment-free zone, you can process emotions, find peace, and understand yourself bet...

Elizabeth Aulds, LMHC

Orlando

Florida

Elizabeth is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience working with youth and adults going through life transitions, a history of trauma as the result of physical or sexual abuse, struggle with depression, anxiety, grief and loss.
Therapy is an opportunity to gain insight, move towards personal growth, and build confidence in yourself. I enjoy working with children and adults and am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. I believe that people are often stronger than they believe, and I will work to help you understand and value your strengths, while tackling the issues that brought you into therapy. My…

Priscilla Abji, MEd, LCSW

Long Beach

California

Hello! My name is Priscilla Abji and I provide compassionate and evidence-based therapy for adults. I specialize in trauma, intergenerational trauma, 1st/2nd gen family and cultural issues, attachment, foster/adoption, relationships, PTSD, anxiety, psychodynamic therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.

Heather McConnell

Longview

Texas

If you are feeling overwhelmed, broken, or just at a loss as to what to do to improve your circumstances, I can help. We will work together to help you process through and heal from the difficulties that life inevitably throws at us. I specialize in helping children, adolescents, and adults learn how to better understand the hard things that happen in their lives (i.e. difficult relationships,…

Nicole Jackson, LCSW-C

Bethesda

Maryland

I believe that effective therapy is rooted in the importance of the individual, and built on trust, comfortability, and unconditional empathy. My treatment approach is person-centered, using methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength-Based skills, and Behavioral Modification. I value taking the time to understand my clients’ passions so that I can integrate these into their tr...

Idris Gaines MSW

Tampa

Florida

I provide therapy for children and families. I am passionate about helping individuals reach their goals and creating positive change. My focus is to work in collaboration with you to understand your needs and develop the most appropriate plan to aid you in your goals.

Stephanie Mason, LMFT

Torrance

California

Together, we will create a space of emotional safety where you feel seen, heard and understood. My specialty is in Complex Trauma, Chronic Pain, PTSD and Low Self Esteem. Call today for a free consultation!