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 am interested in hearing your story and what is concerning you. I use a person-centered approach to create a validating environment in which one can open up without judgement, feel genuinely cared for, and develop a trusting therapeutic relationship. For me, it is first about the therapuetic relationship and then the techniques which I utilize that are custom fit for each of my clients. I hav...
You're the parent of a teen who's depressed, impacted by trauma or using substances. Or, perhaps you're a young adult or teen seeking services for yourself because you're stuck and you know something has to change. My name's David Flack. For 20 years I've helped teens and young adults get unstuck from trauma, substance-related problems, depression and other mental health challenges. I can help...
I provide individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults as well as family therapy. I have worked with individuals and families for over five years. Children, adolescents and families often find themselves struggling with difficult emotions and communication, acting out on these emotions through a variety of behaviors that can influence and injure relationships. I work with my clients ...
If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or lost we can work together to help reduce the dissatisfaction and discomfort you are currently experiencing in your life. I offer individual, couple and family therapy services. My approach is collaborative, supportive and creative to meet the individual needs of the clients and families I work with. As a marriage and family therapist I emphasize the...
A wise doctor once wrote: "It is more important to understand the person who has an illness than the illness a person has." This is even truer for emotional problems than physical ones. Likewise, without understanding the context -- a person's life and family, past and present -- one cannot really begin to know the person. I have worked for many years with teenagers, men and women of all ages w...
Therapy is a gift of time and of a safe, supportive space for self-examination. Therapy provides awareness of the choice to shape our lives in meaningful ways. It's a collaborative process between client and therapist facilitating personal growth through exploration of the client's unique beliefs, feelings and behaviors. Pasts influence present realities in ways that are often outside of our...
I have been a therapist for 18 years and love what I do! I am a strengths based therapist and believe in my client's ability to make positive changes in their lives. I provide Psychotherapy to treat depression and anxiety through coping skills, life coaching, and addressing relationship concerns. I also provide trauma treatment through EMDR. EMDR is a powerful intervention and I have seen first...
Many of us struggle in life, however seeking treatment is the first step towards realizing and achieving change. My goal is to offer compassionate, nonjudgmental, and supportive therapeutic services to help you achieve your goals in a safe environment. I utilize a multi-technique approach combining techniques from Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and...
I specialize in working with individuals with a range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship problems, grief/loss, and trauma. I work with clients in a warm, collaborative environment to identify areas where they struggle and to find ways to create change in those areas. My approach involves helping clients improve self-awareness and develop better ways t...
Are there times when you cannot explain the overwhelming emotions you are experiencing. I enjoy helping those who are seeking change and are motivated to do so. I believe people should always work toward becoming their best selves. I work with individuals, families, children, and adolescents. If your family is suffering from functioning in a loving and happy manner and you cannot figure out whe...
I offer a warm and inviting environment where my clients feel they can experience the safety needed to explore the troubles and concerns of their life. I love working with adolescents and adults. I help with issues such as, life transitions, anxiety, depression, codependency, boundaries, attachment issues, trauma and much more. I use experiential methods of therapy (i.e. art, music, sand, etc.)...
ATTENTION: DUE TO THE NECESSARY CHANGES IN WORKING WITH PEOPLE FACE TO FACE, SESSIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO TAKE PLACE ON A HIPAA SECURED SITE. 38 years in practice in general mental health care. Individual, couple, marital and family therapy provided. I have worked within a multitude of settings, including hospital, employee assistance programs, insurance and managed care. I have the skills to...
A time comes in everyone's life when we need to do some growth & healing work. Thankfully the ability to grow & heal is built into our human-nature, a nature that comes alive when we receive the support we need. Therapy is for receiving this support, and in a way that fits with you. Throughout my life, along with my broad training and experience as a therapist, I've experienced my own, and hav...
Everyone experiences rough patches at some point in their life. During these difficult times it is hard to remember the good parts of one's self or of one's relationships. My goal in therapy is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental place to explore and discover the strength and insight one needs to heal and find joy. I know seeking help in tough times takes an amazing amount of courage. This is a...
The decision to seek professional therapy often comes at a time when one feels stuck with life patterns, feelings,or symptoms that are unrelenting and undermine the ability to lead a fulfilling hopeful life where one can live up to his or her potential. I believe that every person has the ability to develop self awareness and find their strengths and solutions with the help of an empathetic and...
