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
Parenting is hard and full of unexpected challenges. If you are planning for a new addition to your family, experiencing strained relationships, dealing with behavioral problems, or are journeying with your child through trauma: I am here to help. I focused my career on working with parents, children, and adolescents who have experienced attachment challenges, trauma, sexual abuse, physical abu...
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Sarah Soto is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a National Certified Counselor, and a certified EMDR trained clinician. She is an emotional guardian and a professional secret keeper. As a therapist, she has worked with individuals, adolescents, and couples. She is an advocate for the LGBTQIA community and is a multi-culturally sensitive therapist. Sarah’s specialities and professional interest...
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My purpose is to foster safety and connect adolescents, couples, adults, and families with themselves and others as they start this healing journey. My background includes working with adolescents for 10 years in various treatment settings & receiving a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health counseling, specializing in Equine-Assisted Mental Health from Prescott College, am EAGALA Certified, EMDR &...
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*********** Saturday Appointments Only************************* Chicago native, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with experience working with children and adults. I love helping children blossom into their own identities, empowering women through a variety of life changes and personal growth, and supporting men with self-love. As a current PhD Candidate in Organizational Leadership and...
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Specialize in: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. If your child has been recently diagnosed, you are having problems with daily routines and/or socializing and family gatherings with your child has become a problem we can help. Cristina Guerrero M.S. BCBA is the lead analyst at Alternative Behavior Counseling and has worked in the field of education for nearly 1...
