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
Hi. I'm Hillary and I am so glad you have visited my profile! I am a Durango native, born and raised. Having lived here my whole life, I have deep roots in this community and understand the joys and struggles of living in a rural town. I received my Bachelors of Arts degree in Human Services from Fort Lewis College here in Durango, Colorado, and my Masters in Clinical Social Work from New Mexic...
I am a Psychotherapist in private practice and my specialty is helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families to work through difficult life challenges and transitions. My work varies from helping individuals with self-esteem issues, to academic and career counseling, to guiding adolescents/young adults towards independent living, and to helping individuals and couples improve the quality o...
Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor for Stillwater residents and the surrounding cities. I have been in private practice four years working alongside individuals, families, and couples to help manage a broad range of mental health problems including trauma related disorders, depression, anxiety, attention-deficit, grief, self-esteem, and infidelity. I work with both children (ages 5...
Over time patterns of behaviors become deeply rutted and fade into the unconscious. Developing an awareness of these neuropathways, how they dictate and influence addictions, everyday experiences and interactions is key to releasing you from self-defeating and overwhelming dynamics in your life. Once you've identified obstacles which interfere with experiencing life to the fullest, a customized...
In my psychotherapy practice, I work with people struggling with stress and anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, grief, issues around codependency and difficult relationships, parenting challenges and more. In my practice I see teens, young adults and adults. I have experience helping people connect to themselves more deeply, gain trust in their own insight and coping and feel more...
With over twenty years of experience and many years of post-graduate training, I bring a wealth of experience and expertise to my work. My style is flexible, interactive and engaged; and, I tailor my work to the individual needs of each person. We decide on the frequency and duration of a therapy. A short-term therapy might be preferable to manage a life transition or crisis whereas a longer-te...
Providing a safe space to share difficult life situations is a priority. It is important to feel heard and I am open to listening as well as providing tools that may assist in the journey. Through many years of practicing I have had the privilege of working with women and men who struggle with various life issues, including eating disorders, marriage, trauma, grief and parenting. I take an...
If you or your family have experienced stress from life changes, trauma, grief or loss, therapy can help. I specialize in trauma informed counseling with adults, couples, and families, and have seen amazing changes when people prioritize their healing and growth. Successful therapy happens at your own pace, based on your own individual needs, and within a caring and considerate therapeutic...
Play is the language of childhood and I speak it fluently. Whatever situation your child is going through, we will face it together. We might be adventurers, exploring the rocky seas of emotion regulation. Perhaps we are princes and princesses trapped in a castle of loneliness, race car drivers going around on the track of ADHD, or warriors battling monsters in the dark. We might even teach a b...
My practice is based on an empathetic, non-judgmental, and motivational style. I will help you to learn and incorporate coping skills to deal with issues you are facing in life. As we navigate these difficult times, I will be the support role in your transformation process. By building trust and encouraging honesty in a friendly environment, we will reach your goals and build your inner resourc...
There are many reasons a person might pursue counseling. The changes may have occurred slowly but can affect you spiritually, mentally, emotionally, physically and relationally. Your identity was built around important roles you filled and now you are facing unanticipated challenges. Are you having difficulty pulling the pieces together to make meaning of your experiences? Is worry a hovering...
When individuals are struggling with decisions, or with difficult situations at home or work, therapy can help. You can learn new ways to deal with individuals and situations in your life. These skills will help decrease or eliminate the stress, depression, and anxiety that often accompany these issues. If you struggle with a deep personal concern, talking about it and examining your thought...
At Luna Counseling Center we specialize in reproductive concerns such as; infertility, baby loss, traumatic birth, and perinatal mood disorders. Reproductive issues often cause feelings of isolation, hopelessness, and devastation. You do not need to struggle alone in silence. We at Luna Counseling Center are here to walk with you on your path. Luna Counseling Center provides services to...
I provide evaluations and counseling for children and adults, ages 2.5 to 75. Evaluations offered include: disability, intellectual/academic, emotional/personality, ADHD, autism, trauma, and parenting. Counseling services include evidence based treatment for ages 2.5 to 75. Speaking and training services are also available. My desire is to provide services with kindness, gentleness, and grace. ...
"We are born in relationship. We grow in relationship. We are wounded in relationship. And we are healed in relationship." - Harville Hendrix. Therapy can benefit us in many ways including feeling heard, growing in self awareness, and healing from adversity life throws at us. It is also a great place to learn compassion for ourselves and empathy for others in our lives. As a therapist, I believ...
