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
For a decade, I have worked with children who have intensive behavioral issues, come from high-conflict families, and youth who have experienced extreme childhood trauma. I earned my Masters of Social Work Degree and Certification in Play Therapy from the University of South Florida. I have also worked in outpatient, in-home, residential, and medical settings. I am strong advocate for...
Starting therapy takes courage. By the time my clients begin working with me they have grown tired of what's not working in their lives. I help them develop new perspectives, work through grief and loss, and choose their path forward. I base my practice on direct style, good humor and close attention to the subtle dynamics that have kept them stuck until now. Tools: Somatic, Narrative, Gestalt ...
Peter Fitts, LCSW-C is a seasoned clinician with over 20 years of experience providing therapy for individuals, families, and couples. He operates from a strengths-based, culturally intelligent and holistic perspective. He has an extensive history of working with emotionally challenged youth through the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. He has also managed therapeutic foster care...
Are you feeling stuck in a rut, depressed, angry or anxious more days than not? It's not a matter of willpower so please take the first step and stop beating yourself up! We were all created to be loving, connected, and balanced individuals and anytime we are not feeling that way it's because of our baggage. Professionally and personally, I have found that by combining IFS therapy with EMDR, ma...
My goal is to help marriages, families, teens, young adults, men, women, children, those with chronic illness, to help you through grief, sort through the journey, and walk the tribulation of pain with you. While I may not know what your story reads, or your what journey has been, I want to navigate that precious path gently with you, helping you to sort through the rubble, and trauma of...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I work with preteens, adolescents, and adults. I have experience working with trauma through the life span, adjustment issues, depression, and anxiety among other challenges to mental wellbeing. If you find that you are ready for a change, however big or small, then counseling may be your next step. I help people with a wide range of goals such as...
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I have a M.A. in early childhood education and a Ph.D. in Human Development. I worked with hospitalized children for 10 years. My work with families gave me expertise to support parents of young and grown children as well as extensive experience helping individuals and families manage trauma and loss. I have been a licensed M.F.T. for 35 years, and have coauthored a book: Becoming a Wise Parent...
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Are you having a difficult time with your child? Do you feel like you have tried everything and nothing is working? I have worked with children, adolescents, and families for many years. My goal is to help your child learn the skills to communicate their thoughts and feelings to help reduce their problem behavior. Through our work together, we will work as a team to get you all back on track to...
The Bay Area provides a very unique set of challenges for children and families to navigate. As a clinician with over 15 years of direct private practice work I feel uniquely qualified to help adolescents and their families work through these issues. I take a holistic and comprehensive approach to each individual and their family and form a compassionate relationship focused on measurable progr...
MY CASELOAD IS CURRENTLY FULL AND I AM UNABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS. I provide a safe, empathetic, and emotional connection for a positive therapeutic relationship. I am able to support change with several different therapy models. I use several therapy models to support each individual with insight, understanding, and support towards the change you desire. I am in the process of getting a heal...
Parents, do you need help with your child or teenager? Do you want to minimize the negative interactions and increase the positive interactions? Tired of the tantrums or talking back? A child's behavior is their way of communicating with you. Together we can work on understanding what your child is "saying". If you are an adult seeking some assistance, our practice also has counselors that...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! I offer a reassuring, nonjudgmental, and confidential environment to promote healing and growth. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience working with Children (ages 2 years and older), Preteens/Tweens, Adults, families, couples, and groups. I work with many issues to include: ADHD, Anger Management, Attachment/Reactive Attachment, Trauma, Issues...
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