Adoption Competent Therapy for Adults and Couples
Virtual or In-Person Sessions: Navigating the Lifelong Journey of Adoption with Strength and Support
Whether you’re parenting an adopted child, processing your own experience as an adoptee, or preparing to step into the journey of adoption for the first time, know this: you are not alone. Adoption competent therapy offers adults and couples the knowledgeable, compassionate support needed to navigate the lifelong journey of adoption.
Why Adults and Couples Seek Adoption Competent Therapy with Us
Adoption is layered and complex, and brings with it lifelong impacts. If you’re here, you may be:
- Exploring how to grow your family through adoption and seeking compassionate guidance to make informed, thoughtful decisions
- Wrestling with questions of identity—your own or your child’s—and looking for space to reflect on how adoption shapes one’s story
- Struggling with parenting your adopted child, wondering if you’re doing it “right,” and anxious for help or guidance
- Feeling the emotional weight of the adoption process, from the waiting and uncertainty to the pressure of big decisions
Sometimes, there is no clear answer – just a quiet feeling that something isn’t working, and a sense that it’s time for a change.
We understand how your past, especially experiences of family, relationships, trauma, loss, and identity, can leave lasting imprints. Our therapist is trained to help you navigate these layers thoughtfully, without judgment or pressure. We bring a deep understanding of adoption and its lifelong impacts. We support adoptees, hopeful adoptive parents, and those already parenting adopted children.
What Adoption Competent Therapy Looks Like Here
- Individual Therapy:
We work one-on-one with adults to build insight, develop new coping strategies, heal from past experiences, and create stronger emotional foundations for the future. - Couples Therapy:
We work with couples who are contemplating adoption, in the waiting period as prospective adoptive parents, and couples parenting adopted children. We help couples explore whether adoption is the right fit for them, navigate the waiting period, and work through the complexities of parenting adopted children.
For Adult Adoptees:
We offer space to explore your unique story—whether you’re processing identity questions, grief or loss, relationship challenges, or a desire for connection with birth or adoptive families. Your experience matters, and we’re here to support healing, clarity, and self-understanding.
For Adoptive Parents:
Parenting an adopted child comes with unique joys and challenges that require insight, patience, and often, a space to process your own journey. We help adoptive parents strengthen connection, build emotional resilience, and navigate the evolving needs of your family with confidence and compassion.
For Prospective Adoptive Parents:
As you prepare to grow your family through adoption, therapy can help you explore your motivations, set realistic expectations, and prepare for the emotional complexities ahead. Our goal is to help you begin this journey with awareness, openness, and grounded support.
For Those Contemplating Adoption:
We offer space for you to explore whether adoption is the right path for you. We assist you in learning more about adoption, talking through the unique challenges and complexities, and exploring what this parenting path would be like for you.
Questions You Might Be Asking
“Is therapy right for me even if I’m not in crisis?”
Yes. Therapy is not just for moments of emergency. It’s for anyone who wants more clarity, strength, or connection in their life.
“How long does therapy take?”
Everyone’s journey is different. Some clients work through specific issues in a few months; others invest longer to deepen healing and transformation.
“Will I be judged or blamed?”
Absolutely not. We meet you where you are, with respect for the life you’ve lived — and the life you want to create.
Next Steps
Whether you’re seeking to heal, grow, or prepare for what’s next, our adoption-competent therapist will walk beside you. Futhermore, they will offer the understanding and tools you need to thrive.