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
My personal mission is to show compassion and care to every client/person that I come into contact with. I firmly believe that every person does the best they can with what they have to work with. My respectful approach considers you to be the expert in your own life and offers you the sounding board to come to your own conclusions with empathy and support. I have many years of experience using...
It is sometimes difficult to understand how all our well intended efforts to feel good about ourselves and our relationships have been unsatisfying rather than satisfying. In fact, there have been disappointments, frustrations, and sadness that are sometimes painful and challenging to manage alone (or with individuals in our lives who may care but do not understand us). I am available as a...
Greetings! I have recently established my own independent practice and I’m very excited to be offering counseling services in the Lamoille County area. My approach is client- centered, and I work to build a positive, trusting relationship that focuses on your concerns and goals. I believe that our positive and negative thoughts often control or motivate our behaviors and feelings. if we can lea...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I provide services to children through adults using a variety of modalities from a Person/Child-Centered perspective. My goal is to help my clients gain new insights and develop strategies that will enable them to reach their optimal potential in a comfortable and nurturing environment. My experience base includes 10 years...
My ideal client is one who is established in their life and community, yet they are unhappy and feel stagnant or stuck. They may struggle in their professional career or feel unfulfilled in the workplace. They may be socially isolated or do not connect well with people their age. This individual, on the outside, appears to have it all, but they are not satisfied with their life. This individual...
I work with young children and their families to resolve the issues that kids struggle with both at home and at school. Because children can make sustainable change through play, play therapy has proven to be an effective intervention and also more inviting to kids than squirming around in a chair answering an adult's questions. With over 30 years of experience and training in childhood trauma,...
A wise person once said "they don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care." I believe this is true. I strive to make therapy a comfortable and safe place where individuals and couples may explore what is working and areas of life where patterns of behavior or thinking may have kept you from experiencing your best life. I believe therapy is collaborative and we will work...
As a relationship and family therapist, I provide a non-judgmental and affirming space that acknowledges and celebrates the beauty of human experience. I help couples, relationships and families to examine and create new patterns, communicate more openly and lovingly, and strengthen the relationships in their lives. My approach to therapy focuses on helping you to identify, explore, and, if...
*Offering both VIRTUAL, IN PERSON and WALK and TALK sessions for teens and adults* Do you feel lost in your own space or trapped in your world? Do you question where you, your child, or your family is headed and worry about the impact that path may have on the future? Are you or your child tired of fighting the battle of worry, feelings of isolation, failure, and depression? All while trying...
Are you experiencing anxiety, life challenges or grief and heartache? I’m here to provide empathy and expert guidance to ensure you and your family overcome these difficulties together. If you are trying to improve your marriage, conceive or adopt a child, need help with parenting a child you already have, or are struggling with an unhealthy behavior, you’ve come to the right place. I have...
Hello my name is Alexis, and I am happy that you are ready to embark on a journey that leads to a happy, healthier you! Counseling can help you reach your full potential, whether that's having less anxiety, getting more enjoyment out of your everyday activities, or coping with past trauma. I can help you with your unique needs every step of the way, in a confidential setting. I work with childr...
I am here to meet you where you are, help identify where you want to be, and guide you in building the skills towards getting there. Change is possible, but it takes work! I've seen people overcome their challenges and move forward to live the life they desire. We work as a team to learn healthier coping skills to better manage symptoms of trauma, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, and daily li...
I am a fully Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor since 2007, as well as, a registered Art Therapist. I have been in private practice in the Northern Kentucky area since 2010. Previously, I have experience working with clients and their families through in-home, crisis oriented therapy, and in a dual diagnosis residential treatment facility. My experience has taught me the value of a holist...
NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS FOR PHONE AND PRIVATE ONLINE SESSIONS. You are strong but overwhelmed. You are competent but anxious. You want a safe place to lay it all out there and get some care for your mental and emotional needs, which have likely been ignored for too long. If you're tired of spinning on the hamster wheel of emotions and racing thoughts, long for wisdom and clarity in your life, or...
****Now accepting self pay, sliding scale clients in canton, Avon area.****Welcome! My approach is holistic, using the connection between mind, body and spirit to help enhance self-discovery and encourage the freedom to look at where you come from, where you are now and where you want to go. I am experienced working with both adult and childhood trauma, substance use, depression and anxiety. I...
