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 ON MATERNITY LEAVE AND NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. I work with parents and children, individual adults, and families. Clients see me to alleviate anxiety and manage stress, support their child's behavior and growth, and address issues in the parent/child relationship. Parenting a young child can bring great delight and satisfaction, and also present isolation, bewilderment and...
Are you feeling under-motivated, stuck in a career you don't want and thinking about a career change, or just not feeling any zest for life? Clients who come to me usually range from ages 15 to 45. They have faced significant challenges in their lives whether from immigration, domestic or physical violence, breakups, race, gender, sexuality, ethnic issues. Many come to me seeking help for their...
Welcome! Do you have a child or teen that is struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem or difficulties in school? Are you a young adult who is struggling with a life transition, acculturation, or other stressors? Therapy can help you understand what you are feeling and why. You can learn skills to tolerate distress, cope with difficult emotions and overcome your challenges. Being proactive and...
Do you feeling as if you are living your life or just surviving through each day? Looking for guidance and positive change along your life's journey? Outdoors or in a private office setting, I have been working with Adults, teens, children and families for over six years. As a Licensed clinical social worker, Foster and Adoptive Parent, I have experience helping Families and individuals in seve...
I am a seasoned professional who has the privilege to be in private practice for over 20 years, specializing in family therapy and the creative arts to resolve conflicts and dilemmas. As a credentialed and registered art therapist, I have a passion for my field helping people to open-up to their creativity. I receive tremendous joy working with children, women, couples and families as trained i...
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I love working with people who are motivated for something better in their lives but haven’t been able to figure out what’s blocking them from having it. This can include relationships, career, success, sports, family, happiness, confidence and more. Maybe you feel unworthy or incapable of having that something better. Maybe trauma, mental illness or something else you can’t even define knocked...
As a Licensed Professional Counselor I will work with you as you attempt to overcome the obstacles associated with life, and heal your inner hurts. I will be supporting you to uncover your hidden strength. Therapy can be the most important step in your life to say YES to reclaiming your life, making yourself your number one priority. I will strive to encourage you in making healthy decisions. W...
I accept BCBS and UMR insurances. I meet with individuals, couples, and families of all ages to help them find better ways of dealing with problems disrupting their lives. Often times people find themselves repeating the same cycles of conflict, frustration, worry, fear, and shame. I work with people to identify these patterns so that they can make choices that enhance their relationships, lead...
My work is with young people; teens, transitional aged youth, and millenials. My clients are often from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, intelligent, creative, ambitious individuals who have been feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unfulfilled. Perhaps, they are experiencing a life transition that is impacting their day to day functioning, stress, or sense of identity. Whether it be overcomin...
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Are you struggling to understand your child's behavior? Have you tried time-outs, behavior charts, and mindfulness to only find your child's behavior continues to escalate? Is your child having difficulty grieving a loss or you aren't sure how to explain death or loss to them? Maybe you have experienced a significant life stressor such as death, illness, loss, or anxiety due to the pandemic and...
Relationships are the foundation of our lives. Family relationships, romantic relationships, parent/child relationships. These are the connections that make our lives joyful and full. At other times they can be stressful, unstable and uncertain. Navigating through valuable relationships can be confusing and scary at times. It is often hard to understand why the most important people in our live...
If you are struggling and feel helpless in knowing how to best support your child, there is hope. Whatever your situation--whether your child has anxiety, recurring outbursts, or he/she is exhibiting physical symptoms like an upset stomach or bed wetting--I can help by creating a welcoming space for your child to communicate via play therapy. Play is the language of children and by using resear...
I have been working with families and children for nearly twenty years. I specialize in relationships, school issues, family conflict, foster and adoptive families, ADHD, anxiety, depression, conflict resolution, and other relational issues. I enjoy helping people realize their goals of living a peaceful and confident life. When people are ready to discuss the things that are holding them back,...
