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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Anna Alberson received her Masters in Clinical Social Work from George Mason University. She has recently completed requisite supervised on the job training and is currently awaiting Virginia Board of Social Work approval for taking the Licensure Examination to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). The majority of her career has been working with individuals and families with disorde...
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Taryn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia with over 10 years of experience working with young children, adolescents, young adults and couples seeking support with managing stress, anxiety and depression through all life’s transitions. Taryn completed her Masters in Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University where she worked with boys and girls and their families...
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