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
Clients of mine experience a warm, open, and friendly relationship. Each person is so unique with strengths that we can build on. Whether you have lost yourself, never really knew who you were, or are dealing with a sudden life change, we can learn ways to do more than just survive the "speed bumps" of life. No issue is too small or heavy to address. I hope that my clients refuse to settle for...
Finding the right play therapist can make all the difference. I invite you to read on and decide whether you are ready to take that next step and call. I feel passionately about helping parents and children to build strong relationships by learning and growing together. The relationships formed in the early years of life are very important and create the the foundation for social-emotional grow...
Healing and change come from awareness, understanding and self-compassion. Therapy will help deepen your understanding of what makes you who you are. This process is empowering and will be the driving force in making positive changes in your life. I have a rich clinical history working with children, adults and couples facing an array of challenges. With extensive experience treating trauma...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT), with several years of clinical practice. My experience includes working with children, adolescents and adults. During sessions with clients I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches. These modalities include, but are not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, direct and non-directive play therapy, solutio...
I appreciate an individual's unique characteristics, and tailor my approach in therapy to each client's needs. My professional development has focused on helping adolescents/teenagers (ages 8 to 19) dealing with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, relationship issues, adjustment disorders, stress and self-esteem. I have specialized training to address trauma and abuse. Therapy is a...
- Offering Telehealth Services during COVID-19 Pandemic - Everyone has a story, and each story is different and deserves to be told. Our stories at times can be filled with unexpected and sometimes overwhelming challenges that affect each of us in different ways. Through my own personal and professional story, I have discovered that building a supportive relationship through therapy creates a s...
Amy has over a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, and families in a variety of settings, including outpatient mental health, school-based, and private practice. She is dedicated to helping children and families navigate life’s challenges. Amy’s approach to therapy involves creating a safe and supportive environment for her clients where she uses cognitive behavioral therap...
Do you feel stuck? Do you feel like you're getting in your own way? Have you been through traumatic experiences that have altered your life? Is depression or anxiety becoming so intense that you're having trouble at work or at home? The good news is that there's a solution to your problems, and I am confident that I can help you return to a place of balance and peace in your life. I enjoy worki...
My practice offers a safe and relaxing space to begin the psychotherapeutic journey. As a college professor and clinician for many years I offer a wide range of therapeutic approaches that go beyond talk therapy: such as mindfulness practice, mind/body awareness skills, and other psycho-educational practices. I think that good clinical treatment resides in the therapeutic relationship informed ...
Every person is an individual and every individual has unique strengths and weaknesses, supports and challenges. Depression, anxiety, and relationship issues can feel debilitating, and are more common than we think, yet they do not have to govern our lives. Specializing in children, adolescents, and families, I support people in using their strengths and support s to overcome adversity and impr...
Maybe you don't want to be here. But still you take a leap of faith, hoping that therapy may offer relief for pain or confusion in your life. I get it. I offer psychotherapy and parent consultation in my Berkeley office. Allow me to support you in moving your life forward. How can I help? Although I have treated clients from babies to elders, I have a special affinity for young people between t...
Roxanne Barzone, MSW, received her MSW from the University of Michigan and has practiced 25+ years as a social worker in various settings including a medical hospital, schools, and corporate settings. Roxanne has 10+ years experience in outpatient mental health that includes work with individuals, couples and families. Areas of interest and specialization include relationship issues, depression...
Hello! My many years of work in the child welfare system have given me a unique perspective when it comes to therapy. I enjoy counseling a wide range of people and situations such as couples, young adults seeking life skills direction, individuals suffering from anxiety & depression, school aged children and families. I believe in giving every client personal attention by being available betwee...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! Successful life management requires self-awareness, self-acceptance and balance. Knowing one's strengths and weaknesses is also important. My purpose as a Therapist is to help clients identify problematic thoughts and behaviors that interfere with living their best life. My approach to counseling includes: Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Positive...
Whether you struggle with anxiety, loneliness, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, or conflict, we strive to reach you, the person. Olive Branch Therapeutic Services offers alternative approaches that attempt to empower the individual to navigate through whatever conflict is present in his/her life by means of music therapy interventions, brain-based interventions, and social relationshipping...
