Post Adoption Counseling
Adoption Competent Services
Families formed by adoption, sometimes need extra support during the teenage years. The families I work with often talk about working with therapists who knew little about adoption and often felt like they were teaching their therapist.
Families formed by adoption need a therapist who understands the unique emotional, developmental and behavioral issues involved for everyone in the adoptee and foster care community. The adolescent years can be tough for every family and if you’re a parent of an adoptee and found yourself wondering the following, counseling can help.
My teen is withdrawing, is this “normal” or related to their adoption?
My child was adopted from birth, does this affect their current behavior?
My two adopted children are very different, how can I tell what behavior is related to their adoption and what behaviors aren’t?
My son/daughter want to search for their biological family, how do I best support them?
My teenager is having trouble with their racial identity, what can I do to help them?
Foster families and adoptive families need an adoption competent therapist. The need for help is normal and you do not have to venture this road alone. We will work together through challenges, outline goals and create a treatment plan.
Contact me for a free 15 minute phone consultation.
** I believe counseling can be beneficial for the whole family. I do my best to maintain balance with gaining trust with both teenager and the family. Families are the foundation for mental wellness and stability. Together we will work towards health and wellness. **
