Adoption & Attachment Therapy
Whether you're an adoptive parent seeking tools to strengthen your family bond or working through personal identity questions, customized therapeutic support can make a difference in your quality of life. ​You may be searching for guidance on trauma-informed parenting, open adoption relationships, or addressing feelings of loss and curiosity about birth families.
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Adoptive families navigate emotions, attachment, and identity in ways that evolve over time. It's a lifelong process, and at each developmental stage, you're likely to face new questions about belonging and acceptance of your unique family structure.
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Every adoption story is different, and therapy offers a space to explore these experiences with sensitivity and care.
How Therapy Can Support Your Family
Adoption is a beautiful way to build a family, and it also comes with layers of emotion that can be difficult to express, especially for children. Many adoptees experience grief or loss in ways they might not have the words to describe. Therapy offers nonverbal and artistic forms of expression to help process emotions more openly and without judgment. Working through early attachment wounds and finding self acceptance in a therapeutic relationship often helps develop a deeper sense of security within the family.
A core part of healing in adoption is being seen as an individual—not only as someone’s child, but as a person with a unique personality. Therapy creates space to explore your self narrative, validate your perspectives, and discover that though your adoption story is an important aspect of who you are, there is freedom to express all the parts of you. This process embraces the power you have to craft your own sense of self, separate from the expectations of others. It also supports parents in honoring their child’s individuality while providing guidance on how to nurture open and affirming dialogue about who they are.​
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Finding a therapist who truly understands adoption is crucial. Adoption is not just a one time event—it’s a lifelong relationship of trust building that changes over time. A professional with experience in attachment-informed therapy can offer trust-based interventions that help families strengthen their bonds, foster healthy communication, and navigate complex emotions with sensitivity. Having someone who "gets it"—who has spent hours guiding families through these challenges—can make all the difference where both children and parents feel supported, heard, and understood.
My Approach:
Relationships Take Time
Building trust with a therapist requires patience, consistency, and a healthy dose of fun! You may have learned—consciously or unconsciously—that trust is fragile, making the therapeutic relationship a delicate and deeply personal process. My approach prioritizes slow and steady rapport-building, allowing children and families to feel safe before diving into deeper emotional work. By moving at a pace that respects each individual’s comfort level, we create a foundation that supports healing and self-discovery. This gentle approach ensures that therapy is not overwhelming, but instead a space where we can gradually open up, knowing you will be met with compassion and care.​
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I am committed to walking alongside families for as long as they need, providing continuity in a world that feels unpredictable. By prioritizing a long-term therapeutic relationship, children and parents can revisit challenges as they evolve, working through new stressors that arise at different life stages. My goal is for families to enjoy deeper, lasting connections, strengthening their bonds and thriving for years to come.