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
I am a Licensed Master of Social Work with a license in both Missouri and Kansas. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas and my master's of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis I have experience working with children and families in the child welfare system, sexual abuse survivors, addiction, domestic violence survivors, LGBTQIA+ youth, couples, and famili...
No one should walk through their healing journey alone and everyone has meaning and purpose in life. I will help you to create the life that you want by providing you with the skills to overcome past hurts and embrace your future to live your best life. My therapeutic approach is client-centered and my communication style is to combine support and compassion with honest feedback to help you...
I’ve been in the helping business for over 15 years. I’ve worked with all populations with an extensive background in geriatrics. I pride myself on my down to earth demeanor and my ability to empathize with anyone. I come from the streets of North Philadelphia where we had to find a way out of no way. It is my duty now to help others find their way. Life is hard and can be challenging. Together...
I am a licensed clinical social worker with nearly ten years of experience working with children and families. My hope, as a therapist, is to provide support and guidance to individuals and families as they navigate the challenges of life, whether they are personal, with family, or with peers. I strive to create a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment for the clients I serve in order ...
Are you confused about the direction of your life? You have experienced many ups and downs causing you to be unsure about trusting yourself? I know exactly what you're feeling; procrastinating, easily agitated, isolating and not knowing who you are. Learning about who you are at the core can be terrifying, but I don't want you go through this experience alone. Holistic practices can assist with...
When parts of our life, personality, relationships, or behaviors seem stuck, “out of control”, or in-congruent with who we feel we are, it is often a result of unexpressed feelings. We will take focused time together to understand the meaning that has been made out of the pain you've experienced. During our time, we will work to pay attention to family dynamics, personal ways of meaning-making,...
My interest and passion is in working with children with developmental disabilities and delays. I feel strongly about children being given the tools and the voice to develop their own self-determination, independence and fulfillment as they grow into adulthood. My goal with the children I work with is to facilitate increased development in needed skill areas and decrease maladaptive behavior th...
100% of us are grievers. 100%!!! So why do we feel so alone and isolated when we are dealing with a loss? Grief isn't just about the death of a loved one but it does include death. Grief and trauma are so closely related. You may be in the middle of a divorce, maybe you are struggling with an infertility issue or maybe you are trying to come to terms with a relationship that will never be the w...
***NOW USING TELEHEALTH SERVICES DUE TO COVID-19*** "You are worth the quiet moment. You are worth the deeper breath. You are worth the time it takes to slow down, be still, and rest." (-Morgan Harper Nichols) I am passionate about sitting in the metaphorical darkness with clients, whether that is grief, trauma, depression, suicidal thoughts, self harm, or questioning about identity. I am...
I am a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping others. My career is driven both by my passion for helping others and by my own experiences. Having navigated challenges of my own, I can respect your experience, better guide your effort, and offer a more effective helping hand to you on your journey. Today, so many of us push...
Everyone is unique, therefore, I get to work with individuals in therapeutic, supportive, and collaborative approaches that are tailored depending on their needs. My focus in therapy is to ensure that you integrate deep-rooted insights and self-awareness into your behaviors patterns, along with a stable though process and emotional reactions. In therapy, I will assist you to process difficult l...
My name is Sheila Hansen, and I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#115782) and, Registered Play Therapist (#T4545), here in Orange County, California. I provide specialized therapeutic services to children, families, and individuals to help them work through relationship issues and struggles, and get back on track for a happy life. I specialize in helping children and families work...
The most common reason that people seek out a therapist is because they feel stuck and can’t find a way to change things. As a therapist, I am committed to working with children and adults to help them find and solve the real reasons that they are feeling stuck. Together in therapy, we will uncover the root of the problem so that when change happens things never go back to the way they were...
I believe children are resilient, and my goal is to help them realize their strengths so they may develop into the strong, capable individuals they are meant to be. I enjoy working with children and their families using positive communication, play therapy, art, and self expression to help children feel more grounded, confident, and safe expressing themselves and their feelings. I have a gentle...
