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
Do you struggle as a parent, or family, with difficult child behaviors? Is it taking a toll on you mentally & physically? The struggle is real, when children are defiant, angry, have multiple calls from the school about behavioral problems, get diagnoses of Autism/Asperger's/ADHD, cry easily, have anxiety, sadness, appear disconnected, are addicted to technology, friendship/relationship...
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Children and Adolescents often struggle with emotions; identifying, expressing or processing their feelings can be very difficult. Anger can rear its ugly head when underneath it may really be a whole bunch of other emotions going on. Some children need to express themselves other than verbally. Play and art therapy, sand tray, and therapeutic games can be used as ways for kids to process emoti...
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A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the great state of California with experience treating individuals and families who have anxiety and depression stemming from issues people experience as they transition to different phases in their lives. As an Air Force veteran, I am uniquely qualified to assist members of the military and their families as they face many of the challenges that are...
I actively work with children, adolescents and emerging adults. In sessions, I draw from a variety of techniques with a patient-centered approach, including: cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and acceptance commitment therapy. My passion for helping people find their true potential is fueled in my sessions. Uniquely, I am able to achieve this with my clients by taking a holistic appro...
As a therapist, I am passionate about walking alongside folks as they reveal their truths and vulnerabilities to themselves. I believe, and have witnessed that people are capable of long standing change with knowledge, support, and connection, and that therapy is a great place for that. You can learn new ways to manage life stressors, feel safe, gain confidence, and live a more joyful and...
