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
I have many years of experience working with adult individuals and couples on relationship issues, career issues, and a wide variety of mental health and addiction issues. I came from the corporate world with background and experience in HR and recruiting. I have worked with couples on a wide variety of issues including communication, parenting, sexuality. My experience with mental health and...
Life can be messy and meeting the client where they are, as well as building a trusting relationship is important to me. I provide play therapy and counseling services for children, adolescents, and families. I now offer co-parenting for divorced/separated families to improve relationships and provide a functional environment for the whole family. I am a Registered Play Therapist and use both...
As a parent, it can be painful to see your child unhappy, worried, or struggling, especially when you aren't sure how to make things better. While our experienced therapists don’t have magic wands, we do have the training, tools, and experience to help your child and family find your way. Campbell Psychological Services provides assessment, therapy, and evaluation for children, teens, and young...
It takes great courage to seek help. Embracing you are in need of assistance is a big step in a positive direction towards you making necessary changes in your life. You do not have to fight through every struggle on your own. You have the right to be here, you have the right to express your feelings, and you have the right to feel empowered within your life. Many of my clients report feeling...
I will listen carefully to your description of what is causing you the most stress and we will arrive at a plan together for how to help you. I am well trained in multiple theories and methods for helping people to feel better and act in ways that they prefer to act. I am respectful and empathetic and one of my primary goals is help you to feel hope that you will get through even the hardest...
Esther is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She earned a Master of Arts degree in Counseling with a youth and child specialization. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. As a counselor, Esther is committed to serving clients by partnering with them in working toward healthy change, development, and growth. Her areas of concentration include PTSD, play therapy, neurofeedback therapy, ...
I specialize in working with adolescents and have 14 years experience in building therapeutic relationships with ages eight to nineteen. I help by supporting, listening, offering strategies and building skills for a wide range of issues. These issue may include: coping with traumatic events, PTSD, grief and dying, eating disorders and body image issues, interpersonal skills between peers and...
Dr. David Sortino holds a Master's degree in Human Development from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in Clinical psychology from Saybrook University. He has spent the last 40 years as a teacher, director (residential/day treatment) to SED/LH children and Adolescents. In addition he holds RSP, LH, and multiple subject teaching credentials. He has taught child/adolescent psy. at the graduate school...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a diverse professional background including community mental health, gerontology, special education social work and advocacy, group therapy, and private practice. My goal is to assist clients to find their strengths and live an authentic life. I strive to help clients find and build a core toolbox of coping skills that can assist them through the mos...
Amy is a licensed clinical social worker in Rhode Island. Her approach to healing is client centered, strengths based, and holistic. Amy believes that everyone is a conduit to their own healing and already know what they need to move forward on a path to self-love and wellness. She has extensive history assisting children and adults in healing trauma, recognizing and shifting unhealthy patterns...
Hi! I am Melinda Gudino, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Ventura, California. I have been working with individuals, adolescents, and families since 2005. My goal is to help people dealing with a range of issues and concerns, including adult and adolescent depression and anxiety, LGBTQ issues, chronic medical illness and terminal illnesses, end of life issues, trauma, and...
Finding ways to manage behaviors is important to cope and overcome with any challenge presented. Learning strategies to communicate, support and discipline your child are as important as adjusting to the demands that children face today. Adoption, behavioral difficulties, adjustment, Child and Parent conflict have been my areas of professional experience. I have experience in the field working...
Are you on a journey to become the best version of yourself? Would you like a safe and inviting person to help you do just that? I love to work with people who are struggling to live to their fullest potential. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, difficult responses to traumatic events, life transitions (e.g. going to college, becoming a parent, death of a loved one), relationship...
I have been providing psychotherapy for pre-adolescent/adolescent, and adult for the last 29 years.Proving the opportunity to establish a trusting therapeutic relationship and alliance in order to help with long standing history of depression,anxiety,trauma, distortions,fears of anticipation,rejections, social isolation,sleeping/eating problems,distortions,low self-esteem/image, lack of...
You deserve to feel strong, confident, and beautiful- but for many women and teens, anxiety, depression, or trauma can lead to feeling lost, misunderstood, or stuck in negative patterns. Maybe you aren't who you used to be and want to find your inner strength and confidence in order to build positive, healthy connections. You want to manage stress without feeling completely overwhelmed and find...
