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
Greetings and thank you for stopping by. During these uncertain times, I am accepting new clients and happy to offer online counseling services using confidential HIPAA-compliant software for adolescents and adults. What I value most is a deep knowledge of the self, and how to eradicate past core belief systems that no longer serve us as we evolve into our true nature. If you find yourself...
First, I believe it is my duty to be able to actively listen to my client, obtain a good understanding of where they are and where they want to go. Together, we will move you and/or your team or organization in the desired direction to reach your goals. As a young man growing up in North Chicago, I quickly learned that life is full of rewards and upsets, if I allowed it to happen. At 3 months o...
In Marriage and Family Therapy, I work with individuals, couples and families struggling with relationship problems, anxiety, trauma and emotional pain that hinder the quality of their lives. Adolescence can be a turbulent time. I have worked with teenagers for 17 years in youth ministry helping them find answers to spiritual questions as well as helping them with depression, anxiety and self-...
**NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Are you feeling down more often than not? Do you feel like you’re unworthy and not as important as others? Feeling like you just want to be alone and away from your peers/family? I am LaTranette Mannor, LMHC here to assist you in adjusting to the challenges you feel are coming your way. Feeling down, unworthy and just having trouble adjusting doesn’t mean that you'...
My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their emotional needs and overcome the obstacles which are keeping them from experiencing their fullest potential. I utilize a non-judgmental, compassionate and collaborative approaches in therapy to support clients in addressing their life, relationships and the challenges they face. As part of the...
**I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME**. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and AAMFT Approved Supervisor. I have extensive experience in working with individuals and their families with complex trauma. I work with individuals, students, couples, families, children and adolescents to promote strengthening individual and relational health thru a holistic and systemic lense. I...
Educated at Brandeis University and the University of Miami, and trained in the State of Connecticut mental health system, I am a licensed psychologist who has been in private practice in Miami for over 30 years. I particularly enjoy working with young adults as they transition from adolescence into adulthood and I am well trained to treat depression, anxiety, bipolar and other mood disorders,...
Has trauma, anxiety, or depression overtaken your life? Asking for help takes a tremendous amount of courage. Whether you are a child or an adult, we will all need help at some point in our lives. One of my favorite quotes is “The greatest source of human suffering is the lies we tell ourselves”. Are you telling yourself that you are alone, losing control, or going crazy? Your problems are norm...
You deserve to live your best life possible, and I would like to help you do that. Throughout my years of practice, I have worked at a variety of inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction treatment settings. I offer psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy, practice from a strengths-based approach, and believe that a trusting and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship with eac...
Life right now can feel scary. Changes occur everyday creating an increase of uncertainty, causing significant anxiety with the ambiguous nature of the future. In just a short period of time, your roles & responsibilities have shifted & you’re feeling overwhelmed & exhausted. Many of your usual stress outlets are now off-limits, people that depend on you are looking for answers & sense of...
As individuals, we navigate through life with the tools that were handed to us through our family systems. Sometimes that's not enough to keep us on course for what we desire out of life. Relationships can be complicated, depression can be isolating, and anxiety can be crippling. Breaking free from the chains that mental health binds us to can be the most liberating feeling, why not try it out?...
I believe that therapy relies on the collaborative alliance and bond between therapist and client. In fact, I believe that the quality of this relationship is the key to success and change in the therapeutic process. I strive to create a safe, comfortable, and authentic experience for my clients to address challenges and obstacles in their lives. I approach therapy with a unique and energetic...
During our visits, I deliver practical, evidence-based strategies and methods that will provide the tools for you to deal with negative thoughts, problem behaviors, and relationship struggles. Together we will develop a personalized step-by-step treatment plan. Instead of wasting your time on complex therapeutic principles, I provide a practical approach that produces an immediate change. I hav...
**Dr. Shotwell is not accepting new clients at this time.** Are you wondering if it's possible to change your life? It is. It just takes courage, and support! People seek therapy for many reasons, ranging from current stress to more chronic issues or existential questions. As a licensed psychologist, I have experience helping people of many different backgrounds, life stages, challenges, and...
I know that seeking help can be overwhelming and there are many qualified individuals who could help you, but you need a therapist who is a good fit for you. Consider if I am this "good fit". I believe I have the unique ability to connect with my clients, and they with me. This can be done through empathy. Empathy is the experience of understanding another persons thoughts, feelings, and...
