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
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I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Registered Art therapist. I draw upon relational-cultural, attachment, and family systems theory in my clinical work. I specialize in treating traumatic stress in children and adolescents. I served as a Child & Family Therapist within the Trauma Treatment Program at Children’s Research Triangle (CRT) from 2012-2018, taught graduate and...
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ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in individual, family, and group therapy with children, teens, families, and adults. A total of 15 years in human services, 4 years directly related to therapy. I have provided play therapy, in school therapy, and out patient therapy. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults with a variety of mental...
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Life can present many challenges including school and work stress, relationship issues, parenting struggles, and health concerns. It is not uncommon to experience stress, confusion, anxiety, and a sense of hopelessness during these times. Counseling can be a helpful way to develop the emotional resources needed to cope with these challenges and aid you in recovering joy and enthusiasm. Call for...
