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 provide individual and couples therapy to adults across the lifespan. My goal for therapy is to create a collaborative, compassionate and non-judgmental environment where you will be supported and also challenged to gain insight and develop different approaches to promote positive changes in your life. I draw from multiple theoretical approaches to meet your needs, including mindfulness-based...
( English | español ) I remember my own experience meeting my new therapist. I was anxious to talk to a new person. I did not know if I would make sense. I did not want to feel judged. I remember feeling lost and hopeless. The only thing I knew was that I wanted to change the bad feelings and I resisted to believe that there was something wrong with me. I wanted someone who could guide me to...
Life presents us all with situations that we may not have expected to find ourselves in. Having someone walk with us on our journey and bear witness to our experience is often helpful. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, behavior/mood changes or family/relationship stressors, you may benefit from therapy. I look forward to working with you as you work on the things that are most import...
Health, help, and happiness. If that's what you're looking for, you've come to the right place. My practice focuses on changing your relationship with yourself so you can bring your best into every aspect of life. I'll help free you from the inhibitions and hang-ups of the past and help you clear obstacles in the way of living your best life. I'll be there every step to light the way, but true...
Life is full of changes and challenges that present opportunities for growth. I believe everyone has a life narrative and woven into each story are recurring patterns therapy helps to identify. One degree of change in a pattern leads to different results. I want to journey with individuals as they process how to navigate various life seasons. My approach to therapy is holistic: body, soul, mind...
I enjoy working with adults in individual and/or couples psychotherapy and/or spiritual direction. I assist clients in walking through struggles and seeing things from a new perspective. I believe the answers exist within my clients. My practice focus includes: Addictions, Co-Dependence, Eating Disorders, Chemical Dependence, Sexual Trauma Survivors, Men and Women Infected with HIV, Spiritual...
Does a member of your family have a disability? Is your family dynamic disrupted by the ability to cope with the situation? Are you overwhelmed by the daily battle? I have spent the last 15 years working with people who have disabilities. I can help families to improve their family structure by learning to gain control of difficult situations at home and at school. I can improve homework issues...
I am dedicated to helping you feel better and experience growth as soon as possible. I like to meet for an initial consultation free of charge so that there is no pressure to determine if I am a good fit for your needs. Together we will set collaborative goals and I will explain each step of our work together. My approach is grounded in neuroscience and the research literature on effective...
I specialize in trauma and post-traumatic stress. In my practice, I create a safe environment to explore past wounds, process current obstacles and find meaning and purpose for the future. I believe, based on a comprehensive review of applicable research and witnessing transformation in my clients, trauma can be healed. Acquiring the tools necessary to respond to stressful situations,...
My focus in therapy is to: 1) assist clients to clearly identify the root causes of the challenges and difficulties they are dealing with; 2) ensure client safety and stability, and; 3) work with each client to identify solutions which they feel will best address and resolve their unique life situations. I do not use a one-size-fits-all, or cookie-cutter approach. I work relationally and...
"Happiness comes from accepting that we cannot control everything that occurs, but we have power to create balance, beauty and peace in every area of our lives." Tasha Ganthier is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a master's degree from New York University. Her experience in therapy began in 1999. She has extensive experience working with individuals, couples, parents and those struggling...
I love helping people work on different relational conflicts within their family system. I deal a great amount with co-parenting in being able to help parents productively communicate after separation or divorce. My passion is working with parents and children affected by Parental Alienation. I work with kids that experience a divorce in their family and help them learn new coping skills in ord...
If you are a survivor, you need to know that your symptoms do not have to define you. You do not have to live in the past and both your brain and body can heal. I am EMDR, TF-CBT and DBT trained and have earned certification as an Expert Trauma Professional and in Critical Incident Response. I specialize in the treatment of complex traumatic responses in children, youth, adults, and families....
