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
In my 10+ years of clinical practice I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with a variety of mental health illnesses. I have done this work both individually and in couples and family therapy sessions. I have given special focus to adolescents dealing with anxiety, depression, self-harming, self-esteem, and self-identity issues. I am also currently increasing...
Anna Johnson received her master's degree from the University of Southern California (USC) Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work where she received advanced training in mental health. Anna received her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Social Work and Psychology from Concordia College. Upon completion of her B.A., Anna worked primarily with government-funded agencies where she gained extens...
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain" -Vivian Greene. Life can be beautiful but it can also be stormy. Our storms can be anything from anxiety, depression or a traumatic event to situational life stressors; childhood, adolescence, parenting, divorce, a recent move, transitions in careers, etc. You do not have to go through these storms alone....
I have a holistic approach to therapy, primarily trained in working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety and traumatic stress - especially as it relates to issues from childhood. When you can get to the root of the problem(s) and know better, you will feel better. I am open to working with youth, adults, couples and families. I am trained in EMDR through EMDRIA and use it as a prim...
I work with clients toward resolution and healing from the impacts of traumatic experiences, grief and loss, including persons experiencing dissociative symptoms. I help people in relationships learn to listen better to each other; I work with individuals with issues of dependency and/or internalization to find and use their voice. I am also a certified professional counselor supervisor (CPCS)....
My qualifications and competence in the area of counseling are founded on my education, work experience, additional training, and seminars relating to the field of counseling. Presently specializing in therapy with children and adolescents who struggle with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, life adjustments, relationship issues, behavioral issues, and juveniles who have experienced trauma. ...
You feel disconnected from your partner, and you are feeling confused about how it happened. Or perhaps you know exactly how it happened. Maybe it started when you had children or started a new job. Perhaps you have found yourselves arguing over things that never used to be a struggle in your relationship. Somehow the arguments started to escalate to yelling and name calling. You wonder what is...
I am a licensed professional counselor with over 10 years of experience providing mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. I enjoy working one-on-one with individuals seeking to make positive changes in their lives, and assisting them in clarifying their goals while supporting them in working through life's challenges. I employ a strengths-based approach and focus ...
I realized that we all have something that we want to work on within ourselves. I want to thank you for choosing me to help you on your journey to doing just that. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is dedicated to providing quality psychotherapy for those looking to reinvest in themselves. My clinical areas of specialty include individual/family counseling, addiction, trauma, and...
We have a great team of Counselors who understand the importance of personal faith and mental health. We believe that needless cycles are created when we divorce our faith from our counseling. If you are interested in learning more about our practice and our team of Counselors, then check out our website. We would love to hear from you soon!...
In this first step, you are on a path towards growth and healing. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, life changes, caregiver stress/compassion fatigue, or a general feeling of things not working quite right, and the regular strategies are not helping. Perhaps there are changes in your life that you are feeling challenged to manage, or past patterns, experiences, or traumas that imp...
My goal is to help clients overcome those difficulties that interfere with a life of authenticity, purpose and contentment. I have extensive post-graduate training and years of experience teaching other therapists child, adolescent and adult psychotherapy. Our therapeutic work may offer thoughtful questions, insights, suggestions, skills training and emotional support, drawing on an array of...
Joe Paul is a Licensed Masters Level Clinical Social Worker in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He works with adult men and women, as well as children and adolescents within the family system. Joe obtained both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Eastern Michigan University. Joe has been practicing social work since 2012. He has had the opportunity to collaborate with individuals experiencing a...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, with a Master's of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a National Certified Counselor. I am here to help you experience healthy change in your life through talk therapy. I can help you learn how to have a more positive outlook, develop healthy coping skills, deal with stress management, and cope with anxiety, depression and addiction. My area...
