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
We care about you, your child, and your family! We don't just prescribe medication, we work with the whole person. We take the time to listen and understand the complexity of your situation. We work at addressing the root cause of your symptoms. Depression, fatigue, and anxiety– often requires more targeted and comprehensive testing that can really give us clues about what is going on in your...
As a trauma-informed therapist, I know that symptoms such as anxiety, depression, addiction and phobias are often expressions of unresolved grief and trauma. I support my clients to look at themselves and their relationships with honesty and love in order to create more freedom and connection in their lives. I believe that by bringing compassion, awareness, and just enough humor, we can engage ...
Many people come to therapy with specific goals, while others are looking for support and compassionate understanding about life's challenges and a desire to make a change. Whatever you are hoping to explore, I will work with you to help identify your goals and support your personal growth. I have 20 years of experience working with children, adults and families using a strengths-based model to...
At Luminescence Counseling we specialize in working with women and families (kids, teens and couples). This focus allows our therapists to invest time into specialized, high quality treatment options that kids and adults love including play therapy, art therapy, sandtray therapy, The Gottman Method for couples, mindfulness-based therapies, and much more. So whether you're a distraught parent,...
I believe counseling is beneficial for individuals of all ages who are looking for support in reaching personal goals. My main goal is to provide a supportive and nonjudgmental environment in which one feels safe enough to engage in self-exploration of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to achieve change. I strive to understand each person’s unique story in order to help facilitate happiness and...
I work with people of all identities to re-embody and reclaim what was once inherently known before the impact of trauma and oppression: safety, dignity, mutual connection and agency. I have a deep commitment to making my practice accessible to people of color, young folks, queer-identified folks and people working in social and environmental movement work. At this time I work with folks ages 1...
Clients often seek out therapy because they are experiencing significant discomfort in their lives. I feel that this discomfort is often a healthy way of letting us know that we may be open to change. Change begins with recognizing our patterns of behaving and relating to others in our lives, and examining patterns of behavior that may not be in our best interest. I think this is best done in a...
DCF-involved families, (reunification and custody-related) families in conflict/relationship struggles, parenting children who have experienced trauma or delays/disabilities, work with teens, anyone wanting to explore their own family patterns to break the cycle for themselves and/or their family, people in recovery, people experiencing challenges with after-incarceration transitions, issues...
In life, you may experience joy, as well as, challenges. I believe by offering support and information, individuals and families can build the confidence needed to make the best possible decisions for their family. I work with children, individuals, and families in the areas of child behavior, parenting and discipline, depression and anxiety, coping with stress, marital and relationship problem...
I work with individuals and couples who are facing a variety of issues ranging from Depression, Anxiety, to Family Issues, Cross-Cultural Issues, Multi-Cultural Issues, Religious & Cultural Issues. I hold a whole-person view and utilizes a holistic approach – I believes all aspects of a person, biological, emotional, psychological, spiritual and relational, are all inter-connected and impact ea...
I am a Registered Mental Health Counselor with over 5 years of experience working in the mental health field. My specialty is working with children and families that are experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma, and any related issues. I have an extensive background working with Christian populations and diverse communities. Most of my field experience involved providing services in the community,...
Offering telehealth and in office services. I have worked with children, adults, couples and families from various backgrounds for over 17 years. I believe in helping people overcome obstacles that are holding them back from being happy and healthy. Everyone faces difficult times in their lives and could benefit from working through those hard times in therapy. Although therapy can be difficult...
My name is Clifford Marsh. I am a Clinical Social Worker and have been a licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2003. I have an earned undergraduate degree (B.A.) in Applied Sociology and a master’s degree (M.S.W.) in Clinical Social Work from the University of South Carolina. In addition, I have second master’s degree (M.S.) in Criminal Justice from Capella University, a third master’s degree...
Christin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Pennsylvania. She obtained her Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from LaSalle University in Philadelphia, PA. Christin began working in the field in 2012 with a focus on couples and drug and alcohol abuse. Christin has experience with both individual, couples, family and group therapy. She works often with...
Life can present us with a myriad of troubles. Sometimes we get stuck in survival mode; we’ve spent years just getting by or we’ve been knee deep in struggle. Maybe you’re tired? Tired of sadness, anger, hopelessness, physical pain, and anxiety. You’re ready for change, but need someone you can be honest with. Someone who won’t judge you, but will gently help you walk in new paths and gain the...
