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 counselor that works with individuals, couples and/or families. My therapeutic approach is strength based, and starts with creating a safe and comfortable space. I specialize in addressing anxiety and depression, managing stress, working to address unresolved trauma, relationship conflict and increasing self esteem. I work to empower clients and family members to meet their goal...
I want to applaud you for taking this difficult step towards healing! It’s not an easy choice, but I am happy you are willing to engage. Therapy can be helpful for you if you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and other negative life experiences. My clinical and personal experience has shown me that by creating a safe, warm, and trusting environment, you will be able t...
*$55 sessions* Are you emotionally or physically drained? Are you struggling to keep going? Have you lost yourself? Maybe it stems from an unhealthy relationship or discord in your marriage. Maybe your past hurts you. Or maybe you struggle to balance the different areas of your life. You might have even experienced loss or change in your life. Are you looking for a safe and nonjudgmental space?...
I am a Licensed Social Worker, with a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois. My passion is working with people in need of a safe, therapeutic place to address childhood trauma, sexual abuse, relationships, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. I believe healing takes place when a therapeutic atmosphere is created. I strive to meet people where...
Life is hard. Therapy can help. I provide no-cost, mobile mental health counseling and psychotherapy to people on Medicare. We meet in the comfort of your home, and Medicare pays the bill. Whether you need help navigating a short term crisis, or you want to take a deep dive into existential questions about the meaning of life, therapy can help. My approach to therapy is holistic, growth-oriente...
Offering video therapy sessions. __ I have worked with a broad spectrum of emotional problems that affect mental health and I have a perspective that includes the interconnectedness of body, mind and spirit. I honor your uniqueness and approach this work together with curiosity. I am committed to providing a safe, respectful, empathic, nonjudgmental setting to explore your issues together....
Dr. Diana Schroer, LCPC, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with over 20 years’ experience working with children and families. Diana has been working with children and families since 1993, specializing in areas related to emotional and behavioral development, sexual and physical abuse, trauma, attachment, depression, anxiety, and grief and loss. The theoretical...
I want to work with individuals who need help with life issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and overcoming obstacles in life. I can help you build a better life through listening with empathy and understanding and then together making a plan to reach your goals. I use a CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) approach to therapy that teaches people skills to use in everyday life to reac...
I believe it takes immense courage to seek support when life gets challenging and stress becomes overwhelming. Therapy is a journey that can lead to healing and growth, so I strive to create a therapeutic space for my clients that is safe and collaborative. Within that space, I use a warm, supportive, curious, empathic and reflective approach to guide our work as we look at current and past...
I believe individuals come to therapy with concerns that are becoming problematic to their lives. However we were raised, along the way, we picked up traits that grew along with us, and manifested themselves in our everyday living; traits, such as abandonment, mistrust, defectiveness, vulnerable to harm/illness, entitlement, unrelenting standards/hypercritical, and dependence. I believe these...
It takes courage to seek help. Whether you are trying to make an important decision, facing a crisis, or in the middle of a major transition in your life, it makes sense to seek counsel. Sometime we’re feeling stuck and isolated while longing for more community and personal growth. Unresolved childhood issues, grief, and/or trauma can negatively impact your understanding of self and your view o...
"The world breaks everyone, but some are strong at the broken places." -Ernest Hemingway. We all encounter challenges from time to time that seem to break us but with support we can strengthen the broken places to become whole again. If you are facing challenges in life with PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges or parenting needs I will help come alongside you to find the strength...
Life in the 21st Century is abounding with technology that helps us find opportunities to be our true selves and find our kind of people. It also comes with anxiety, depression, traumas, relationship issues, and changes to family life with seemingly no precedent for you to follow. Having a therapist that understands technology’s new role in every day life is important. I am a Licensed Clinical...
In our sessions together you'll encounter an open, affirming, and non-judgmental healing space to process challenges and transitions in your life. I'm passionate about helping you to both build and recognize the resiliency within yourself in relation to life's stressors. I'm particularly interested in working with adults and older adolescents who hope to gain greater self-confidence, sustain...
I enjoy working jointly with children and families who have difficulties in their relationships and development, including those who have lived through traumatic events and experienced foster care and adoption. I believe all children and families have inherent strengths and the ability, with help, to make positive changes in their relationships. I can help parents understand their child’s behav...
