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
Your life challenges do not get better by chance, they get better by change. Allow me to support you in that change process. I am a licensed Social Worker and therapist with over 25 years of experience providing individual and family therapy with adults and families. My goal is to provide a warm, caring, non-judgmental environment, one which values your religious beliefs and cultural diversity,...
Your child is your whole world. When they're happy, you're happy, and when they're hurting, the pain you feel for them is excruciating. But by the time you find yourself perusing the internet for help, you are already exhausted, have experienced many sleepless nights, and are losing hope. I would love to help improve your family's hopefulness and regain its vitality. Counseling provides a safe,...
Trauma & anxiety sabotage our resolve for healthy changes: to our relationships, bodies, careers, and lifestyle. They rob us of laughter, damage our relationships, and shake our confidence. W/ solid therapeutic support, Somatic Experiencing (SE), & mindfulness, the impact of trauma is lessened, even silenced, while resilience increases! We work to find your inner wisdom as it shines light on th...
My style of therapy focuses on building a deep and meaningful relationship with my clients and utilizes a strength based model to empower them to continually become better versions of themselves. Our thoughts, feelings, and memories have the ability to take us into the past and future, and out of our present lives! Lets talk about what you truly value and figure out how to get you back in touch...
Making the decision to see a therapist is a big one, my goal is to make sure that this decision is a worthwhile one. My straightforward and direct approach coupled with over 25 years of social work practice allows me to form positive working relationships with most. This relationship is the building block for work around a multitude of issues impacting or blocking your ability to function...
With many years of experience, I facilitate client's growth through techniques designed to take people deeply into their "shadow" side while acknowledging that therapy is a relationship where healing can take place by assisting the individual in being seen for who they really are, freeing them up to be who they are, whether they have felt excluded or have been traumatized or struggling to find...
I have been working in the Human Services filed for almost 18 years. My experience working in the emergency department, inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, and group home settings, has prepared me for this journey. I am able to work along side of adults and children alike. I am ready to ReNew You. There is such a need for therapeutic services, especially on the Eastern Shore. My...
I believe that all mental anguish begins with loneliness and disconnection. This is why my approach to psychotherapy is grounded fundamentally in the relationship that we build together. Together we will move through suffering, creatively identifying new possibilities and ways of experiencing life. We will find hope and build your capacity to love both yourself and others more fully. From withi...
"Connection is why we're here; it is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives."--Brene Brown. My relationship with clients is the most important aspect of my practice, and my goal is to provide a space for clients of all ages to feel heard, supported, and accepted while they navigate life's challenges. As an artist, I understand that words often fail to truly communicate the intensity of...
*Caseload currently full, not accepting new clients at this time* I use a combination of insight, humor, and a good dose of reality, as well as a variety of evidence-based practices to highlight client strengths and help promote better understanding and tolerance of stressful thoughts in kids, teens, and young adults. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience in both...
Within an affirmative, safe space, I can proceed with you or loved ones across the life span in hope to help you to discover personal strengths and guide you on a path of promoting growth and developing ways to cope more successfully with life's transitions, family member's challenging behaviors, and adjustment difficulties on life's journey. I specialize in serving clients and their families w...
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a background in case management, inpatient, and outpatient mental healthcare. I work with clients of all ages to address depression, anxiety, trauma, and related issues. I believe in a strength-based approach to growth, with the desire to develop goals with you that will help to lead you on a path to become a happier and healthier individual. I treat...
Have you been struggling with concerns related to drug/alcohol use, your relationships (with yourself or with others), adoption or attachment issues, and/or gender/sexuality issues? Together we can work in a supportive, non-judgmental, and compassionate space to better understand yourself... why you may choose to do things, and cope in ways, that have been unproductive, problematic or even harm...
I provide a safe, compassionate and collaborative environment to help you reach your potential. Using a client-centered approach to treatment, I'll tailor our work to your needs. Together we'll identify what may be holding you back, while you receive the support and guidance needed to achieve your goals. My areas of treatment specialization include Major Life Transitions, Substance Abuse,...
