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 believe that there are two things in life that are constant – change and time. Life is full of changes and we as humans are forever evolving. How we respond to change and stressful times can determine if we will struggle or thrive. I am passionate about helping people navigate through changes and times of transition at every stage of life. I have worked with families, couples, and individuals...
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ONLINE SESSIONS AVAILABLE! WE OFFER TELEHEALTH SERVICES! GET THE HELP YOU NEED FROM THE COMFORT OF HOME! Jolynn Wagner, PhD is a licensed psychologist. She received her doctorate from Fordham University in Applied Developmental Psychology. Though trained in lifespan development, she received specialty training in working with young children and individuals with disabilities. In this work Dr....
