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
I specialize in adolescents & parenting. My main areas of expertise are processing information challenges (as defined by: rigid thinking, stress sensitive, disorganized, "not getting it", struggles with change/transitions, & socially struggling), anxiety, depression, attention (ADHD), attachment/adoption, EMDR & problematic pornography viewing. I seek to help young men build resilience in their...
I have experience as a special needs educator and mental health counselor. I enjoy supporting clients in achieving goals and finding new ways to seek fulfilment. I have many years of experience supporting families of young children and children with special needs. I use play therapy and child-parent relationship therapy as well as DIR Floortime to support children in achieving their potential....
Most of us have times in our lives when we have struggles or times of frustration. My goal is to help you learn to solve your own problems. Many times someone just needs a non-biased person to listen to them and offer support. Talking to a therapist can help. I am able to provide either faith-based or secular counseling based on client preference. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has...
Welcome! In my 25 plus years in the field of child welfare, mental health and education, I have developed a specialty working with children impacted by neurodevelopmental trauma (abuse, neglect, attachment disruptions prior to the age of 5) and their caregivers. Neurodevelopmental trauma is at the root of various disorders and challenges your child struggles with because it impacts healthy brai...
Do you feel stuck in a pattern and lost? Do you want to understand more about who you are and why you are running into certain issues? I believe that you are ready to take time to focus on yourself and to become more confident, comfortable and content. It is important to find a therapist who can listen and understand you. My goal is to ease your suffering by helping you to become more aware of ...
More and more people are having trouble knowing who they are or where they belong. What we were taught growing up doesn't make sense anymore. Because of this, we have difficulties getting out of bed to questioning our faith. When we feel this way it is a hurt or loss that is almost impossible to describe. My type of therapy presents people with an opportunity to understand why they think and fe...
Are you at a point where you know change is necessary? As humans, it is completely normal to go through difficulties and lows in life. Having a non-biased, trusted person to talk to can be an invaluable source of strength and hope to move forward from what's not working and creating lasting changes for yourself and your family. As a licensed counselor, it is my passion to help you achieve your...
Life can bring forth moments that create a rollercoaster of emotions that sometimes make you feel unbalanced and not in control. You may even have a vision of the goals you want to achieve, but due to life circumstances and barriers your goals become more and more difficult to achieve. Allow me to join you on your journey as you rediscover your true potential, restore your purpose, and live the...
A safe place to show up—and to be accepted—exactly as you are. The freedom to move at your own pace as you rewrite old narratives that no longer serve you. The respect of someone who sees you as the expert in your own life, and who views their role in your journey as co-pilot, not navigator. These are things you will experience working with me. I am particularly interested in providing telether...
Are are you having a difficult time coping with an event, or situation, or just life in general? I provide a non-judgmental, respectful, supportive and empathetic environment that is centered on you, the client. I utilize evidence-based treatments to help you address the unhelpful thinking patterns that are leading to those negative emotions and behaviors you are experiencing. I have a Doctorat...
At ONE we believe in health and wellness for individuals and families. We offer counseling for individuals, couples, families and children. Our qualified professionals have wide arrange of specialties to help through times of stress and crisis or to work on achieving optimum mental and physical health. ONE offers counseling, mediation and applied behavioral analysis including social skills grou...
I have come to realization that we all need tools and guidance to navigate through life. As a therapist, I see myself as an ally who will help you to better understand your own choices and to cope with the changes in your life. As human beings, we value happiness, and we reject feeling sad, angry, nervous. As we experience these “negative feelings “, we become frustrated with ourselves, even...
My name is Jamaica and I am a MOBILE THERAPIST (I come to you!) I became a therapist because... I realized the beauty behind my pain and the purpose behind my passion; which is to uplift, encourage and motivate every person I encounter, help others find their voice, and guide them out of darkness. Happiness exists underneath your hopelessness, so let's together walk the path of enlightenment. I...
I believe that each of us already possesses the ability to live a happy and fulfilling life. With greater self-understanding, we can discover and break through barriers that hold us back, find new perspectives, and achieve new goals. I work with people who are experiencing specific challenges--such as trauma or relationship issues--as well as those who suffer from anxiety, depression, feel "stu...
