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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If you are ready for change in your life, therapy is a great catalyst! I am an experienced and competent Clinical Social Worker in private practice in Des Moines, Iowa. I am trained as an EMDR therapist and Sandplay® therapy. Now I am also a facilitator of SoulCollage® which is another creative expression to work with individuals, couples, families and groups. As we journey through life’s...
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At Prepared Approach, I love helping people to find peace and joy again. I help my clients to deal with problematic thoughts, behaviors and life stress. My goal is results; work from a Christ Centered Solution as well as other therapeutic process tailored to your needs, and symptoms. I offer a safe, trusting, non judgmental environment. For an initial, complementary half hour consultation, plea...
Therapy should be a safe place where you feel heard and your feelings are validated. It can be struggling to find the person you feel comfortable with opening up about your feelings. You deserve to have a therapist to help guide and support you through your difficult times in your life. Specializing in Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Maternal Issues as well as Child & Adult Trauma Therapy. I have th...
Patty Hickham, MS, LCMHCA, NCC. Life experiences, particularly traumatic events and relationships, impact all facets of life (all the way down to the nervous system), but we continue to move naturally towards healing and growth. I want to work with you to help facilitate that process! Self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-compassion are some of the essential foundations of wellness. I'm...
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I have 35 + years experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I believe therapy is most effective when you experience your therapist as a safe, accepting person. Initial sessions focus on identifying what prompted you to seek therapy and how you hope therapy will be useful. Therapy becomes a collaborative exploration of obstacles and of ways to become less ‘stuck’. I rely on...
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I have extensive training working with the birth to five population, though enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and am here to help you grow. I have a passion for working with young children and their families. In my sessions, I feel honored to share in moments of delight that your child brings into your life. I also enjoy working with...
Dr. Nicole Anderson is a Licensed Psychologist and a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology. She earned her doctorate in School Psychology from Texas A&M University and has over 10 years of experience working with children and families in school districts and community settings. Dr. Nicole has extensive training and expertise in evaluation and treatment of children ranging from preschool thro...
