Adoption Therapists in 01772
Anner B. Eliot
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Southborough, MA 01772
Dr. Eliot is a licensed psychologist specializing in relationally based psychotherapy with individuals, couples, families, and groups.
Dr. Eliot is a licensed psychologist specializing in relationally based psychotherapy with individuals, couples, families, and groups.
Cathy O'Brien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Southborough, MA 01772
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) serving individuals and families. I practice in Westborough, MA and I work with adults, adolescents and children. I am a strength based, solution-focused therapist who draws from a wide range of approaches tailored to each client's needs. It is my wish to provide support, understanding and clinical guidance to help my clients effectively manage and move through personal life challenges. I aim to build on already existing strengths and facilitate movement toward the personal growth goals my clients are committed to achieving.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) serving individuals and families. I practice in Westborough, MA and I work with adults, adolescents and children. I am a strength based, solution-focused therapist who draws from a wide range of approaches tailored to each client's needs. It is my wish to provide support, understanding and clinical guidance to help my clients effectively manage and move through personal life challenges. I aim to build on already existing strengths and facilitate movement toward the personal growth goals my clients are committed to achieving.
Rachel Gaillard Smook
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Southborough, MA 01772 (Online Only)
I believe that coming to therapy when your life is not proceeding in the way you wish is a courageous and important step in building the life you want. Although it is sometimes difficult or frightening to make that first phone call, it's a strong sign of your belief in yourself and your desire to live fully and joyfully. I respect the decision to begin therapy and understand that it's sometimes a hard step that requires great courage. I firmly believe that however you're feeling now, there is a capacity for healing, change, and joy within you.
I believe that coming to therapy when your life is not proceeding in the way you wish is a courageous and important step in building the life you want. Although it is sometimes difficult or frightening to make that first phone call, it's a strong sign of your belief in yourself and your desire to live fully and joyfully. I respect the decision to begin therapy and understand that it's sometimes a hard step that requires great courage. I firmly believe that however you're feeling now, there is a capacity for healing, change, and joy within you.
Diane M Morin
MA LMHC
Verified Verified
Southborough, MA 01772 (Online Only)
Upon your appointment you will find a warm welcoming environment that is safe. comfortable and non-judgmental. You will receive my undivided attention as you share your thoughts, feelings and fears. Together we can identify your goals and work towards achieving them. I am a goal oriented therapist who believes you are seeking change and improvement to your current situation. The focus is to help clients develop techniques to minimize negative symptoms and work towards an enjoyable future.
Upon your appointment you will find a warm welcoming environment that is safe. comfortable and non-judgmental. You will receive my undivided attention as you share your thoughts, feelings and fears. Together we can identify your goals and work towards achieving them. I am a goal oriented therapist who believes you are seeking change and improvement to your current situation. The focus is to help clients develop techniques to minimize negative symptoms and work towards an enjoyable future.
Dawna Gabowitz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Southborough, MA 01772
Not accepting new clients
Welcome to my practice. I have been helping people of all ages who are struggling with a variety of life's challenges ranging from general stress, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, to the aftermath of severe traumas. I understand that often times the decision to enter therapy and to share the experience of pain and stress can be extraordinarily challenging. I consider my style to be warm, gentle and highly supportive, helping clients identify their strengths and resources as we work together toward your healing.
Welcome to my practice. I have been helping people of all ages who are struggling with a variety of life's challenges ranging from general stress, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, to the aftermath of severe traumas. I understand that often times the decision to enter therapy and to share the experience of pain and stress can be extraordinarily challenging. I consider my style to be warm, gentle and highly supportive, helping clients identify their strengths and resources as we work together toward your healing.
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Adoption Therapists
Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioral or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioral, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.