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
Welcome. I look forward to working with you to assist you with challenges you may be facing that have led you to this site. I bring 15 years of post-graduate experience to my work with clients who are experiencing emotional distress from mild to severe. Perhaps you are wanting to change something about the way you are living life, or are seeking relief from internal or external difficulties. So...
We all get stuck sometimes, whether it be with making an important decision or simply in unhealthy thought and behavioral patterns. I enjoy helping individuals, couples and families recognize unhelpful patterns and work towards becoming "unstuck." People often bear the symptoms of what is going on around them and these symptoms become visible as depression, anxiety, etc. I enjoy helping...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in the treatment of Mood Concerns, Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorders, ADHD and Anger focused treatment. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (IATP) and believe in taking a nurturing approach when supporting others with processing Trauma and Symptoms of PTSD. I have over fifteen years of experience working with adults,...
**Practice is currently full. Please call if you would like to be placed on a waitlist**Terese Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) blending diverse, person-centered and trauma-informed methodologies to create a safe, non-judgmental healing space. The foundation of her work is that healthy, compassionate relationships are the vehicle for change. Her practice is therefore centered...
Your mind goes wherever you go. This can be good or bad news depending on your state of mind! I liken the mind to a garden. Weeds spring up in the form of worries, anxiety, fear, criticism, unremitting sadness. If they are not dug up at the root, they will grow back. The blossoms are our strengths: hope, courage, talents. They need to be tended to in order to thrive. In psychotherapy, we can wo...
Some of my favorite words come from Brene Brown when she said, "Empathy has no script. There is no right or wrong way to do it. It is simply listening, holding space, withholding judgement, emotionally connecting and communicating that incredibly healing message of 'You Are Not Alone.' " I am here to provide that space for you while you work to overcome trauma or significant life experiences. I...
I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, in community, home, and office settings. I specialize in counseling teens and young adults dealing with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, identity formation, family conflict, substance abuse, etc. I’m also passionate about and drawn to working with marginalized communities, includi...
Dr. Oye-Trautloff is a Licensed Psychologist at Sentiero. She earned her Psy.D. in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego. Her training includes working in residential and outpatient settings with individuals who have culturally diverse backgrounds and various clinical presentations. She furthered her training experience in the administration of...
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Scared, sad, tired, lonely, or angry? Are you or your loved ones repeating behaviors, relationships, or situations, and wishing you could break the cycle? Maybe little things feel more frustrating or de-motivating than usual. Sometimes, we aren't sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. And e...
I am here to help! I am a RN and LLPC. My goal is to help people understand and live with the stressors in their life. We all have mental health issues at some point in our lives from everyday depression or anxiety to grief of a loved one. I am here for support and direction. I specialize in trauma, grief, depression and anxiety. I also work with issues of self esteem and substance abuse. I am...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! Everyone needs someone to talk to, especially when things seem out of our control or in constant flux. My goal is to understand each client from a non-judgmental stance and establish a trusting relationship that provides support, empathy, integrity, and genuineness. I focus on the strengths of each individual in order to help develop each client to reach their full...
Traumatic events, whether they include emotional, physical or sexual abuse, witnessing violence, or a child being placed out of their home causes feelings of terror, anxiety, depression, and isolation. Parents, who have a trauma history, struggle with helping their child when they feel they can’t even help themselves. I do not believe that people who have experienced psychological trauma are...
It is a humbling experience to work with individuals during times of difficulty. The emotions and behaviors of someone who is suffering can be intense. I know that many people, during times of crisis, just want the pain to end and have the problem resolved. Therapy can assist in that process. I believe God has called on me to help others face their suffering and I feel honored when people invit...
Lee Dudley has 17 years of experience and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has extensive experience with trauma and attachment and specializes in working with adults in transitions of marriage/divorce/and co-parenting. She incorporates a powerful blend of wisdom, practical skills, hope, and humor in therapy. Lee has been the executive director of The Equine Partnership Program for 12...
Does anyone really ever understand how tiring it is to act okay and always be strong when there is so much chaos going on inside of us? Maybe we are to the point where we just do not have the energy to do the things we want to do or perhaps even used to enjoy doing. We might be struggling with deep emotions no one else understands. Maybe there are things we don’t even know how to put into words...
