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
Born and raised in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Ìfé Milligan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Holistic Life Coach. She received her Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Columbia University in 1996 and her Bachelor’s in Psychology, from Morgan State University in 1993. She received her Holistic Life Coach certification, in 2018, upon completion of a 6-month program, from ...
Hello! I would love to meet you and discover ways that I can be of help. Most often, I work with adult individuals or couples struggling with depression, anxiety, and marital issues (e.g., communication, finances, faith, and sex). Additionally, I enjoy working with teens and their parents on depression, anxiety, school-related issues, and family dynamics. I enjoy helping all clients to understa...
Are you a new parent struggling to balance it all? Would you like less yelling and more connecting? Are you ready to make change? I specialise in working with postpartum mothers, parents, and adults seeking change. Race, gender, class, and power—and how multiple identities intersect--all inform how I approach therapy. Intergenerational trauma, attachment, parenting, and anxiety are my most comm...
I think one of the greatest honors and privileges I have as a counselor is walking alongside my clients throughout their journeys – through some of their darkest and most challenging moments. If you are struggling, you do not have to struggle alone. I am here for you! I aim to provide a safe, welcoming and compassionate environment for my clients, so that each person who enters my office feels...
Starting therapy can be a scary, overwhelming process. It takes a lot of courage to ask for help, whether for you, your relationship or your child. I listen closely to you to understand your experience and the specifics of what’s making life difficult right now. Sometimes you don’t feel good and don’t really know why—and sometimes you do know why, but things aren’t getting any better anyway....
Caroline Minto is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia who has served the Virginia Beach area since 2016. She has experience partnering with adults, couples, adolescents, and children seeking help with depression, stress, anxiety, mood disorders, family dynamics, and behavior concerns. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Mental Health and Human Services and Master of Art...
Sometimes life can seem overwhelming and you are looking for support. Sometimes you may feel stuck in patterns or behaviors and you want new ways to meet life's difficulties. I work with adolescents, couples and adults to transform their lives and relationships. My specialties include issues related to anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, and depression. I specialize in life management, women’s...
I create a space where you can feel safe and understood as we work together to overcome obstacles that keep you feeling stuck and unmotivated. Whether you are hurt by past relationships or locked in conflict with your family or friends, I want to come alongside you to help you understand your story, find new meaning in life, and become reconnected to those around you. I will help you get free f...
Most times, clients need a therapist who listens deeply and helps them find sort through their challenges. I do this, without bias. You come to me so that you can voice your concerns without judgement, and to find a professional who has perspective. I will encourage you, support you with information and resources, and if you like, tell you what I think based on my many years of experience worki...
Isolation is hard. Being a Teen is hard. School pressure to perform well is high. Liking your body often seems impossible. Socializing has challenges. Past bullying can be traumatic. Do you want to learn knew coping skills? Do you need to heal from past events that are painful? Do you want to reduce your stress? Parenting a teen is hard, there is no manual and not as much parent contact as in...
We all experience times of stress, fear, loneliness and sadness. Worries and "what if's" can keep us up at night. But when these things start to affect our overall well being and daily functioning, help from a professional can be beneficial. I can work with you in these difficult times and provide support and tools necessary for healing.I hope you will find my office safe, welcoming,...
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, teens, and clients of all ages. Most of my experience has been working with children, adolescents, and teens who are experiencing mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and trauma processing. I have a special interest in working with children who are currently in foster care as well as those who have been adopted or are in t...
I have specific experience working with school-aged and adolescent children who have complex trauma issues, including but not limited to aggression, relational issues, and other social and behavioral difficulties. I have worked with children in the schools as an elementary school counselor, as well as counseling experience with youth in middle school and high school. I am a Licensed Master Soci...
I believe in partnering with individuals to help them achieve their mental health goals. My practice utilizes Cognitive Behavioral techniques which focus on changing how we think in a way that changes our emotions and behaviors. I work with clients from a strengths-based perspective on a wide range of issues, including: Depression, anxiety, trauma and other mental health disorders. Together, we...
I deeply enjoy the artwork of the therapy process. My goal is to help people find freedom and peace from traumas, addictions, unhealthy relationships, and destructive behaviors. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, children, and groups. My approach includes honesty and gentleness to build safety to face whatever obstacles are getting in the way. I am a licensed professional counselor and a...
