Adoption Therapists in Massachusetts

I believe positive change in therapy takes place in a safe and collaborative environment. I strive to put my clients at ease with compassion, candor, and humor. I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in perinatal and infertility issues, foster care and adoption and the LGBTQ+ population. I also provide psychotherapy to individuals who are experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, relationship concerns and identity issues. I utilize an eclectic blend of therapeutic modalities such as, psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, and solution focused treatment.

With over 2 decades of experience, my practice falls into two main categories. The first is with children, adolescents, and adults who face challenges specifically around anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders, which are negatively impacting their functioning at home, school, and/or other activities/environments. The second is in adoption and non-parental event experiences. As an adoption therapist and domestic adoption program director, I have worked with all members of the adoption constellation dealing with pre and post adoption related issues, transracial adoption, late discovery adoptees, as well as NPE/MPE individuals.

Dr. Joyce Maguire Pavao-Founder and CEO of Center For Family Connections, Inc. (CFFC - est. 1995-2012), Adoption Resource Center, est.1978, and PACT (Pre/Post Adoption Consulting and Training),est.1982. Dr. Pavao has built comprehensive post adoption services and has done training, both nationally and internationally. She is a Lecturer in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and has written The Family of Adoption (1998/2005). Dr. Pavao has received many awards and honors, including the Adoption Excellence Award for Family Contribution (2003), and the Angels in Adoption award (2000).

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a passion for the strength of the human spirit and the resiliency that can accompany it. It is my personal and clinical position that we all possess the innate power and strength to rise above the challenges we as human beings face. Everyone is unique in their own way, and it is my belief that the therapeutic process should be tailored to reflect that. A positive, open and nonjudgmental working-relationship is at the core of the healing journey. I am drawn to the power of EMDR, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing and Exposure Prevention Therapy all from a trauma-informed lens.

I am the author of, "Parenting in the Eye of the Storm: The Adoptive Parent's Guide to Navigating the Teen Years." I offer consultation and psychotherapy for individuals and families throughout the life cycle.

I am a clinical social worker with many years of experience in trauma, loss, and adoption. I treat symptoms of depression, anxiety, and grief. I help people learn healthy coping skills and let go of patterns that no longer serve them. The pandemic has been hard on us and increased feelings of isolation and depression. Coming to therapy can be hard. I provide a non-judgmental space to work through grief and trauma.

Hi! My name is Maya Rogers-Bursen, and I am a licensed mental health counselor and art therapist. I was adopted from India when I was six months old and my narrative has shaped the work I love doing with adoptees, and families in the adoption constellation. I am a transracial adoptee with a private practice focused in supporting those navigate the ups and downs of the adoption journey. I named my practice Chandani Post Adoption Counseling - Chandani is my birth name. It means moonlight in Hindi, a place I often look towards when I think about birth family (feel free to read more of my story on my website – Chandanicounseling.com)

Boston Post Adoption Resources is a non-profit organization that was founded to support all individuals and families who are touched by adoption. We understand the challenges and impact that adoption can have on relationships, family dynamics, and identity. Our team of licensed mental health professionals is specifically trained to deal with post-adoption challenges. We recognize that every situation is different and our goal is to provide support to you and your family on your journey through adoption.

My greatest passion involves helping others to find peace, hope and strength within their circumstances. I am a LICSW with clinical experience working with couples with relationship difficulties, adults who suffer from anxiety, depression, PTSD as well as the effects of trauma. I have worked in Emergency residences for children and adolescents as well as mobile crisis emergency services. I also provided support to young parents and have worked in the child welfare system since 2016. I am familiar with attachment and loss especially within families involved in the court system (i.e. foster care/adoption).

Whether you need help with some problem solving or are just feeling down, I can help you to get back on track. Perhaps you just need some brief solution focused therapy or if you need help with more in-depth issues, a plan can be created to help you to feel like your best self. I have always been drawn to working with people and strive to improve their lives by teaching them the tools needed to overcome adversities that we all face at one time or another. I have always believed, that our struggles help define us and make us stronger for what lies ahead.

Welcome. I believe that your experience of the therapeutic relationship should be comfortable and feel secure. I utilize an attachment based approach and believe that once feelings of safety are established in therapy that real changes in thoughts, feelings and relationships are possible. I have a warm and interested style of interacting with others and it is always important to me that you feel heard and valued in our time together. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you'd like to know more or have any questions.

You are not alone! Children and adults who experience adoption, complicated divorce, sexual abuse or death feel hurt, helpless and scared. The good news is that with the right support you can create positive changes, feel better and learn to be more resilient! I am easy to talk to, patient and compassionate. I provide a warm and non judgmental environment while taking an active role and suggesting new perspectives. I focus on what is strong not what is wrong. Together we discover your or your child's inherent strength and collaborate to develop healthier attachments and improved confidence.

I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 12 years of experience providing individual and family therapy with children, youth, young adults and their families. I have worked in outpatient settings, preschools, and residential programs. I specialize in working with clients with ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, adoption, grief/loss, substance abuse, and anger management.

As a licensed clinical psychologist, I enjoy helping my clients develop coping skills, improve overall well-being, and resolve personal challenges using evidence based and client centered treatment methods. With 25 years of extensive experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings, community mental health centers, local public schools, and a busy private practice, I enjoy supporting individuals achieve their personal and treatment goals.

Life is really HARD! Add the stress and complications of work, parenting, family issues, old stuff creeping back up … it can be unbearable at times! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has expertise working with individuals and families dealing with adoption and foster care, anxiety, depression, trauma, caregiving, grief and end of life issues. Sessions will focus on your inherent strengths to help you make true changes in your life. In addition to individuals, I work with families. Families can be supportive but complicated. They are often the core of our world and therefore we and they are worth the effort to invest in.

Nancy is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who has a strong conviction in human resiliency. Her philosophy is that personal challenges provide opportunities to reclaim Power, Identity, & Healing. Her work has included experience in an array of clinical settings & training with experience with Adoption, Couples, Trauma & complex Family issues.

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed and stressed? Want to find out what your body has to tell you? Sometimes our past experiences might get in the way to develop our full potential. Together we will focus on the whole person using mind and body interventions to relieve tension and stress. I am inviting you to relate to your mind/body in more beneficial ways.

I have worked as a clinician in mental health for over 25 years. I have dedicated myself to child welfare and have a specialty in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, adoption, attachment, Bipolar and addictions. I take a supportive approach to my client work so they are able to arrive at healthy solutions. I also have experience in family therapy taking a family systems approach to the work. My practice is located in the center of Medford and is easily accessible by public transportation. The staff in the office are all welcoming and there is a play space for children.

Are things in your life different from what you expected or planned? Are you feeling worried, stressed and “locked in”? Need some place to share/discuss those feelings and make a better/different plan for yourself. Call and make an appointment. I’m thoughtful and listen well, and will help you cope and deal with today’s challenges.