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
Raising children is a fulfilling and puzzling part of our lives. From that first day we meet our new baby, a world of hope, wishes, and new possibilities begin. Parents don't leave the hospital with a guidebook on how to address every bump and hurdle along the way. Children are unique, complex, and exciting. Sometimes however, they also need extra support. In my therapeutic work, I partner with...
Therapy should make life a little lighter and brighter. Let me help ease your load. You deserve respect. I treat you with dignity. I fully connect with your needs and partner with you for your healing. I am willing and usually able to connect with even the most difficult person. I work with almost anyone seeking positive change. I specialize in trauma, but can help soothe the hearts of all that...
"Life is like the river, sometimes it sweeps you gently along and sometimes the rapids come out of nowhere."--Emma Smith. At River's Edge Counseling, we strive to help you navigate the difficult circumstances that come with life. There is hope and purpose for you, regardless of your background, and we believe that work and collaboration will help you uncover what is preventing you from living o...
I value an integrative approach to clinical work with children, adolescents, and families. I enjoy partnering with clients to identify strengths, create personal goals, and challenge perceived barriers to making change. I have experience with clients of varied age groups and presenting issues, including: anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, anger management, adoption, family conflict, parenting...
Are you thinking about making a change or have you found yourself in the midst of an unexpected challenge? I specialize in working with people navigating life transitions, struggling with anxiety, depression, experiencing sleep problems, relationship difficulties, school issues or managing ADHD. I help my clients uncover core issues and build the skills to succeed in the long-term. As a license...
I am committed to helping those who seek to make changes and move towards total wellness and healing. In my experience, we reach this crossroads in our lives when we are situated between a rock and a hard place. I hope that through our time together, my clients emerge with a better sense of who they are in relation to others and a newfound sense of hope and confidence. I specialize in children,...
Are you feeling hopeless, discouraged, or overwhelmed? Do you feel disconnected in your relationships? Do you feel that you are dealing with more than you can handle? You don't have to struggle alone. Reaching out for counseling is the first step in taking back control in your life. With me, you will find a safe and comfortable space where I can help you to experience more joy and meaning in yo...
Expertise in Pediatric Neuropsychological testing especially in autism, adoption related, FAS, prenatal exposure to Opioids and other medications and substances, Concussions, Learning Disabilities, ADHD. My practice is general, although expertise in children.. and i test and see Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Families. My treatment approaches include Psychotherapy includes CBT, insi...
Do you have a teen daughter or are you a young woman struggling with stress and anxiety, sadness, body-image, self-harm/cutting, relationship issues? I specialize in working with teen girls and young women to help them cope with difficult emotions, learn ways to cope with stress, how to communicate better with others, and how to feel more confident. Some of the issues I've treated are: anxiety,...
Stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and drama...We have all encountered them! But, you don't have to face these common life difficulties alone. I am here to help. With extensive training and experience, I provide a compassionate, confidential, and non-judgmental environment that is safe for you. Though it is sometimes necessary to look at history, I believe that time and energy are bette...
My goal as a Counselor, is to work with my clients to gain healing, growth and recovery in their lives. My clients include "healthy" individuals who are struggling with normal, though perhaps disturbing life issues/events, as well as those who may have a psychological or psychiatric diagnoses. I specialize in working with women, adolescents, parents and families; providing individual, family an...
The primary focus of my private practice is the treatment of complex PTSD, PTSD , Acute Stress, OCD and ADHD using research driven modalities EMDR, Neurofeedback Training and CBT. These therapeutic modalities can be tailored for any age and every development stage. Primary specialty is Play Therapy used with children 2 - 7 years old. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR has been...
Treatment at Marsh Psychotherapy can help you cope better with this stressful time. We offer teletherapy via video or phone to meet your ever changing needs. As a clinician with 17 years of practice, I will help you adjust to the digital format. Most importantly, in treatment, I offer a space to air out your fears, express your anger, and understand better how to manage your stress. Moreover,...
As a Registered Play Therapist, I specialize in children ages 4-12 years. I engage them with both therapeutic play, creative arts interventions and therapeutic games. When children and young adolescents come to therapy they need to feel safe and enjoy the experience while learning skills to improve how they feel. When families come to therapy, they look for guidance from an experienced therapis...
Often times we journey through life and due to experiences, circumstances and life's challenges, life can become overwhelming and begin to feel hopeless. Thoughts such as "I can't do this much longer", "this isn't the way it was supposed to be", can often plague our mind. My desire is to journey along with you to help you get in touch with your underlying needs, explore barriers to change, buil...
