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
Dr. Thompson is currently scheduling sessions for PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION or PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING only. At this time, practice is focused exclusively on assessment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD in children, teens and adults. Assessment of ADHD can be the first step toward understanding yourself or your child. Determining whether you or your child is struggling with ADHD can...
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Grayson is a licensed clinical social worker that works as an associate therapist at the group practice of Dr. Chloe Carmichael. Grayson holds a Master of Science degree in social work from Columbia University. Grayson is a warm and engaging therapist who creates a safe environment for her clients to explore and effectively manage difficult feelings. Grayson works in partnership with her client...
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**Not currently accepting new clients until March 2021** At Encourage Empowerment, we understand the intricate emotional, psychological, and social complications associated with someone who has sustained complex interpersonal trauma. The goal of Encourage Empowerment is to provide safety, trust, and hope through a mind, body, and spirit perspective to children, adolescents, and families who hav...
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As a therapist, I enjoy being a listening ear for others, and being there to assist my clients in achieving their goals. I strive to build a working and therapeutic relationship with each client who comes through my doors. Together, we’ll develop a personal treatment plan for how we can best utilize our time together and reach those goals. My office is a safe and secure place where clients can...
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