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
Reaching out for help when you are in pain takes strength and courage. As a licensed therapist of many years, I work with clients who are experiencing depression, relationship challenges, struggles with life transitions and grief and loss issues. I also work with couples who have difficulty communicating, are in a pattern of hurting each other and have lost a sense of closeness. I believe that...
The hardest part of instigating change in our lives is taking that first step. Whatever has led you to this first step, I am confident that I can be of service and support as we work together towards the changes and goals that you are looking for in your life or the lives of your family. In a friendly, supportive, and professional atmosphere, and through the use of research-based interventions,...
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Bay Area Christian Counseling Center is located in Annapolis, Maryland. Our counselors are believers and followers of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. All of our counselors are professionally trained at the Master's degree level and licensed through the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as professional counselors or social workers. Our goal is to provide sound professional menta...
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Are you going through a challenging life event? Feeling depressed or anxious? I am here to help. I find great joy in helping people increase their self-worth, finding their voices, and bettering their lives overall. I have been practicing clinical psychology in Charleston since 2004. My clinical interests have been helping individuals, families, and couples, dealing with challenging life events...
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