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Gender Solutions NY
Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Forest Hills, NY 11375  (Online Only)
My name is Dr. Gennifer Herley and I am the President of Gender Solutions NY and I am a proud Transwoman as well!. I help Individuals, Couples and Families understand gender identity issues. Are you feeling alone and struggling with your Gender Identity? If you are looking for an experienced empathetic person to talk with about any issue surrounding your Gender Identity....Let's Talk! I have expertise in following areas: LGBTQ Counseling with a focus on the Transgender Issues, Hormone evaluation letters. Adoption/Infertility, Individual & Couples Counseling, , Gender Expression (Crossdressing) as well as Businesses Consulting.
My name is Dr. Gennifer Herley and I am the President of Gender Solutions NY and I am a proud Transwoman as well!. I help Individuals, Couples and Families understand gender identity issues. Are you feeling alone and struggling with your Gender Identity? If you are looking for an experienced empathetic person to talk with about any issue surrounding your Gender Identity....Let's Talk! I have expertise in following areas: LGBTQ Counseling with a focus on the Transgender Issues, Hormone evaluation letters. Adoption/Infertility, Individual & Couples Counseling, , Gender Expression (Crossdressing) as well as Businesses Consulting.
(516) 284-8342 View (516) 284-8342
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Eric Strauss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11233
My practice is varied, although the focus over the years has been the LGBTQ community. I also see singles, couples and families not identified as LGBTQ. My role is to be a supportive agent, assisting the client to explore their past and present and to be more open about conflicts that are causing stress. Together, we explore the clients family history, in order to develop a deeper understanding of their present patterns and relationships. Anxiety, low self-esteem, sexuality, work problems are all examined. As a parent who has adopted, I work with families and individuals around adoption/foster care issues.
My practice is varied, although the focus over the years has been the LGBTQ community. I also see singles, couples and families not identified as LGBTQ. My role is to be a supportive agent, assisting the client to explore their past and present and to be more open about conflicts that are causing stress. Together, we explore the clients family history, in order to develop a deeper understanding of their present patterns and relationships. Anxiety, low self-esteem, sexuality, work problems are all examined. As a parent who has adopted, I work with families and individuals around adoption/foster care issues.
(917) 810-2164 View (917) 810-2164
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FRESH Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hempstead, NY 11550  (Online Only)
My specialties include treatment of problems related to foster care, adoption, and family and other interpersonal relationships, issues with attachment, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Congratulations on taking the first step on your journey towards becoming a better you. Acknowledging the need to change is easy but following through is difficult. Finding the right person to help you through your journey can be draining but important in successfully accomplishing your goals. Allowing yourself to be vulnerable to another person is scary, but it is a strength that aids in the healing process. Humanistic and cognitive behavioral theories are used in an integrative approach to help understand your unique life experiences and how they have led to deficit-based feelings, emotions, and behaviors.
My specialties include treatment of problems related to foster care, adoption, and family and other interpersonal relationships, issues with attachment, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Congratulations on taking the first step on your journey towards becoming a better you. Acknowledging the need to change is easy but following through is difficult. Finding the right person to help you through your journey can be draining but important in successfully accomplishing your goals. Allowing yourself to be vulnerable to another person is scary, but it is a strength that aids in the healing process. Humanistic and cognitive behavioral theories are used in an integrative approach to help understand your unique life experiences and how they have led to deficit-based feelings, emotions, and behaviors.
(347) 690-7541 View (347) 690-7541
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Paul Cohen, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Briarwood, NY 11435
I also have special interests in bereavement therapy, trauma, geriatric issues, college student concerns, adoption/infertility counseling, and anger management (NAMA Certified Anger Management Specialist-I),.
While change is difficult, it is never too late! My clients have ranged in age through 97. I see both individuals and families dealing with a large spectrum of emotional issues. I am warm, encouraging, a strong motivator, and honor each individual's unique characteristics and strengths. To that end, I try to tailor my methods to the individual needs of the client - utilizing psychodynamic, humanistic and cognitive behavioral therapy modes. As a feature of my practice, I make house calls to elderly or infirm clients in my local area.
I also have special interests in bereavement therapy, trauma, geriatric issues, college student concerns, adoption/infertility counseling, and anger management (NAMA Certified Anger Management Specialist-I),.
While change is difficult, it is never too late! My clients have ranged in age through 97. I see both individuals and families dealing with a large spectrum of emotional issues. I am warm, encouraging, a strong motivator, and honor each individual's unique characteristics and strengths. To that end, I try to tailor my methods to the individual needs of the client - utilizing psychodynamic, humanistic and cognitive behavioral therapy modes. As a feature of my practice, I make house calls to elderly or infirm clients in my local area.
(917) 905-8951 View (917) 905-8951
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Dr. Laura Damico
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Jamaica, NY 11433  (Online Only)
I provide psychotherapy for adolescents, college students, and adults; and I have over 20 years of experience working in clinical & academic settings. I address the following concerns: anxiety, depression, relationships, PTSD/trauma, education/career, grief/loss, marriage/family, separation/divorce, parenting, adoption/fertility, and disabilities. I presented research at the American Psychological Association in Boston, and I keep abreast of changes in the field. As a professor, I taught a myriad of graduate courses including psychotherapy, psychological testing, and ethics.
I provide psychotherapy for adolescents, college students, and adults; and I have over 20 years of experience working in clinical & academic settings. I address the following concerns: anxiety, depression, relationships, PTSD/trauma, education/career, grief/loss, marriage/family, separation/divorce, parenting, adoption/fertility, and disabilities. I presented research at the American Psychological Association in Boston, and I keep abreast of changes in the field. As a professor, I taught a myriad of graduate courses including psychotherapy, psychological testing, and ethics.
(631) 570-8858 View (631) 570-8858
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Dr. Kalli Feldman (Centered Living Psychological Services)
Psychologist, PhD, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Great Neck, NY 11021  (Online Only)
I have expertise in perinatal mental health, attachment and trauma, parenting, identity development, and transracial adoption and am a certified perinatal mental health provider and parenting facilitator.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in NYC with well over a decade of experience empowering and supporting women through life transitions, losses, and breaking distressing energy draining cycles. Are you struggling in relationships, harshly self-critical, unsure of next steps in building the life you want, a new or seasoned parent and feeling triggered and overwhelmed, or experiencing a recent change or loss? Our work together will help you better attune to yourself and build a life that feels centered, authentic, full and joyful.
I have expertise in perinatal mental health, attachment and trauma, parenting, identity development, and transracial adoption and am a certified perinatal mental health provider and parenting facilitator.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in NYC with well over a decade of experience empowering and supporting women through life transitions, losses, and breaking distressing energy draining cycles. Are you struggling in relationships, harshly self-critical, unsure of next steps in building the life you want, a new or seasoned parent and feeling triggered and overwhelmed, or experiencing a recent change or loss? Our work together will help you better attune to yourself and build a life that feels centered, authentic, full and joyful.
(929) 732-7432 View (929) 732-7432
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Doris Aptekar
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Roslyn, NY 11576
Hospice trained for bereavement counseling, all ages, including loss from divorce, adoption and illness.
MIRACLES CAN HAPPEN. HAVE YOURS! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, School Psychologist, Bilingual Counselor, Hypnotherapist and Teacher, with special education experience who believes that "miracles can happen". I specialize in individual (children/adults}, couples and family,and hypnotherapy facilitating in smoking cessation, phobias, ADHD,OCD, behavior management, coaching and increasing self-esteem for achieving goals. I maintain a private practice in Roslyn Estates, New York. License, Certifications & Awards: Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Honor Society in Psychology, Licensed Teacher, Certified School Psychologist. Certified Bilingual Counselor Awards: National Psychology Honor Society, New York City Works for Community Contributions.
Hospice trained for bereavement counseling, all ages, including loss from divorce, adoption and illness.
MIRACLES CAN HAPPEN. HAVE YOURS! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, School Psychologist, Bilingual Counselor, Hypnotherapist and Teacher, with special education experience who believes that "miracles can happen". I specialize in individual (children/adults}, couples and family,and hypnotherapy facilitating in smoking cessation, phobias, ADHD,OCD, behavior management, coaching and increasing self-esteem for achieving goals. I maintain a private practice in Roslyn Estates, New York. License, Certifications & Awards: Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Honor Society in Psychology, Licensed Teacher, Certified School Psychologist. Certified Bilingual Counselor Awards: National Psychology Honor Society, New York City Works for Community Contributions.
(516) 200-3415 View (516) 200-3415
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Jessica Micciulli
Counselor, LMHC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Merrick, NY 11566
I am a licensed mental health counselor, and a certified counselor in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. I have been working in the field for a decade with experience in all age levels. I use an integrative approach to counseling, pulling from the techniques seen in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential, and Psychodynamic modalities. I specialize in the treatment of perinatal mood/anxiety disorders, adoption, infertility, miscarriages, parenting, emetophobia, depression, anxiety, stress management, and relationship/family issues. I will work diligently to help you overcome, and succeed.
I am a licensed mental health counselor, and a certified counselor in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. I have been working in the field for a decade with experience in all age levels. I use an integrative approach to counseling, pulling from the techniques seen in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential, and Psychodynamic modalities. I specialize in the treatment of perinatal mood/anxiety disorders, adoption, infertility, miscarriages, parenting, emetophobia, depression, anxiety, stress management, and relationship/family issues. I will work diligently to help you overcome, and succeed.
(404) 224-9597 View (404) 224-9597
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Elizabeth Westermann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rockville Centre, NY 11570  (Online Only)
For those seeking adoption, I provide education and counseling for both international and domestic adoption.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed or isolated ? Feelings of sadness, exhaustion are common for those who have experienced a loss, relationship challenges or the daily life stressors such as infertility, family/parenting issues, panic, stress, anger, or if you are seeking to make a transition in your life. You don’t have to experience emotional pain alone. I will provide you with a calm, safe place for us to work together to cope with and overcome challenges and make positive change. By identifying your personal goals, strengths and implementing coping strategies, I will help you gain the control back and move forward.
For those seeking adoption, I provide education and counseling for both international and domestic adoption.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed or isolated ? Feelings of sadness, exhaustion are common for those who have experienced a loss, relationship challenges or the daily life stressors such as infertility, family/parenting issues, panic, stress, anger, or if you are seeking to make a transition in your life. You don’t have to experience emotional pain alone. I will provide you with a calm, safe place for us to work together to cope with and overcome challenges and make positive change. By identifying your personal goals, strengths and implementing coping strategies, I will help you gain the control back and move forward.
(516) 279-3803 View (516) 279-3803
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Dena S Prybutok
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Great Neck, NY 11020
Anxiety, depression, relationship issues, substance abuse, grief and loss, eating issues, pregnancy loss, adoption issues or new motherhood and postpartum depression; we can work through these things together.
Life can be difficult. It can throw us for a loop. We can suddenly find ourselves feeling alone, bewildered. Life's transitions and changes can easily overwhelm us and it feels as though it is more than we can handle. But I can help you. I am here to encourage you, to support you. With an objective, non-judgmental ear and an open mind, I can give you another perspective. Sometimes, all it takes is another perspective to make life's challenges feel less intimidating.
Anxiety, depression, relationship issues, substance abuse, grief and loss, eating issues, pregnancy loss, adoption issues or new motherhood and postpartum depression; we can work through these things together.
Life can be difficult. It can throw us for a loop. We can suddenly find ourselves feeling alone, bewildered. Life's transitions and changes can easily overwhelm us and it feels as though it is more than we can handle. But I can help you. I am here to encourage you, to support you. With an objective, non-judgmental ear and an open mind, I can give you another perspective. Sometimes, all it takes is another perspective to make life's challenges feel less intimidating.
(646) 798-6859 View (646) 798-6859
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Bianca Kattan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manhasset, NY 11030  (Online Only)
Create positive & healthy changes in your life. You have taken a courageous step toward healing. Whether you have relationship issues, family conflicts, fears, anxiety, panic, trauma, depression, bottled up frustration and insecurities, you will gain concrete skills to manage them IMMEDIATELY. If you feel marginalized because of sexual orientation, being an immigrant, having disabilities or feel like an outsider, you will be heard, empowered and taught to be self protective. I work with the LGBTQ community. Those dealing with chronic pain, infertility and adoption, integrating a mind-body approach. I am fluent in Hebrew and Arabic.
Create positive & healthy changes in your life. You have taken a courageous step toward healing. Whether you have relationship issues, family conflicts, fears, anxiety, panic, trauma, depression, bottled up frustration and insecurities, you will gain concrete skills to manage them IMMEDIATELY. If you feel marginalized because of sexual orientation, being an immigrant, having disabilities or feel like an outsider, you will be heard, empowered and taught to be self protective. I work with the LGBTQ community. Those dealing with chronic pain, infertility and adoption, integrating a mind-body approach. I am fluent in Hebrew and Arabic.
(646) 490-9982 View (646) 490-9982
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Antoinette Conte
LMSW
Verified Verified
Howard Beach, NY 11414
When was the last time you were truly happy? Why do you overeat? Why do you overreact in certain situations? Sometimes all we need is support to help us look into the mirror and find answers. Emotional well-being is what I focus on. Learn to handle the stress that comes from anxiety and depression. Using evidence-based therapeutic interventions, let's help get your life back on track and empower you.
When was the last time you were truly happy? Why do you overeat? Why do you overreact in certain situations? Sometimes all we need is support to help us look into the mirror and find answers. Emotional well-being is what I focus on. Learn to handle the stress that comes from anxiety and depression. Using evidence-based therapeutic interventions, let's help get your life back on track and empower you.
(646) 437-8216 View (646) 437-8216
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Pauline Walfisch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Feeling stressed or overwhelmed by a situation in your life? Having trouble making sense of your situation? The ups and downs of life- and specifically family building can leave you feeling depressed, anxious, vulnerable, powerless, confused, and alone. I can help you to face these situations, to find the strength to make important decisions, and to learn coping techniques to help you manage and understand these feelings. No one should suffer in silence, and no one should have to face these feelings alone.
Feeling stressed or overwhelmed by a situation in your life? Having trouble making sense of your situation? The ups and downs of life- and specifically family building can leave you feeling depressed, anxious, vulnerable, powerless, confused, and alone. I can help you to face these situations, to find the strength to make important decisions, and to learn coping techniques to help you manage and understand these feelings. No one should suffer in silence, and no one should have to face these feelings alone.
(516) 714-5823 x3 View (516) 714-5823 x3
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Rebecca Fields
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Garden City, NY 11530
Rebecca is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She received her undergraduate degree from Temple University and received her masters degree from Stony Brook University in social work with a specialization in families, youth and transition to adulthood. Rebecca has experience working with children and adolescents who struggle with anxiety, depression, OCD, borderline personality disorder, relationship and family conflicts, and low-self esteem in both a foster care and school setting.
Rebecca is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She received her undergraduate degree from Temple University and received her masters degree from Stony Brook University in social work with a specialization in families, youth and transition to adulthood. Rebecca has experience working with children and adolescents who struggle with anxiety, depression, OCD, borderline personality disorder, relationship and family conflicts, and low-self esteem in both a foster care and school setting.
(516) 210-4749 View (516) 210-4749
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Alan Jacobson
Psychologist, PsyD, MBA
Verified Verified
Forest Hills, NY 11375  (Online Only)
I am a Clinical Psychologist who has been in practice for 20 years. I provide therapy as well as psychological and neuropsychological testing. I aim to help people find measurable and meaningful results and powerful new insights. I use an integrative approach that borrows from many of the most powerful theories of change, including newer advances in my field and tried and true methods. Therapy results should bring clarity, meaning, and obvious and deep improvements. I look forward to talking with you about your unique goals for therapy and how we might work together.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who has been in practice for 20 years. I provide therapy as well as psychological and neuropsychological testing. I aim to help people find measurable and meaningful results and powerful new insights. I use an integrative approach that borrows from many of the most powerful theories of change, including newer advances in my field and tried and true methods. Therapy results should bring clarity, meaning, and obvious and deep improvements. I look forward to talking with you about your unique goals for therapy and how we might work together.
(516) 928-6080 View (516) 928-6080
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Karen Clay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Flushing, NY 11375  (Online Only)
I believe in the power of a therapeutic relationship built on empathy and positive regard to enable change and advance growth. I provide psychodynamic/humanistic therapy to assist people in seeing connections between past experiences and present behavior. I set goals with clients but I believe a value focused orientation is more effective at helping people live their best lives. I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy to provide skills that can reduce anxiety, anger, guilt and dysfunctional behavior and help people feel more in control of their choices.
I believe in the power of a therapeutic relationship built on empathy and positive regard to enable change and advance growth. I provide psychodynamic/humanistic therapy to assist people in seeing connections between past experiences and present behavior. I set goals with clients but I believe a value focused orientation is more effective at helping people live their best lives. I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy to provide skills that can reduce anxiety, anger, guilt and dysfunctional behavior and help people feel more in control of their choices.
(347) 836-6478 View (347) 836-6478
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Veronica Colwin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Rego Park, NY 11374  (Online Only)
I am an empathetic therapist with a passion to create a space where clients can be heard and seen. I have experience in leading clients to self-empowerment and awareness to overcome challenges in their life. I also assist clients in developing skills in bettering their life and managing their symptoms of anxiety and depression. Through clinical, life experience, and compassion I value working to assist those willing to make a positive difference in their lives.
I am an empathetic therapist with a passion to create a space where clients can be heard and seen. I have experience in leading clients to self-empowerment and awareness to overcome challenges in their life. I also assist clients in developing skills in bettering their life and managing their symptoms of anxiety and depression. Through clinical, life experience, and compassion I value working to assist those willing to make a positive difference in their lives.
(385) 263-2025 View (385) 263-2025
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Matthew Cordova Frankel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MA, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Forest Hills, NY 11375
Perhaps this is the first time you have searched for a therapist and are simply not sure where to start; or perhaps you have met with therapists in the past yet still find yourself wrestling with such stubborn difficulties as depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, or self-sabotaging behavior. No matter your history with psychotherapy, current predicament, age, race, or gender, you can feel confident that I will welcome you into treatment with basic compassion, professional competence, and a deep sensitivity to the specific circumstances motivating you to seek help at this time.
Perhaps this is the first time you have searched for a therapist and are simply not sure where to start; or perhaps you have met with therapists in the past yet still find yourself wrestling with such stubborn difficulties as depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, or self-sabotaging behavior. No matter your history with psychotherapy, current predicament, age, race, or gender, you can feel confident that I will welcome you into treatment with basic compassion, professional competence, and a deep sensitivity to the specific circumstances motivating you to seek help at this time.
(718) 612-7358 View (718) 612-7358
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Kahli Mercik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365  (Online Only)
“Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.” – Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Hello. My Name is Kahli. I am a qualified mental health professional. I provide therapy to adults and children. I specialize in helping women to get through challenging life transitions. Using an eclectic mix of evidence-based treatments, common sense and humor, I provide individual therapy, pre-marital and marital counseling.
“Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.” – Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Hello. My Name is Kahli. I am a qualified mental health professional. I provide therapy to adults and children. I specialize in helping women to get through challenging life transitions. Using an eclectic mix of evidence-based treatments, common sense and humor, I provide individual therapy, pre-marital and marital counseling.
(845) 403-1760 View (845) 403-1760
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Christina Prorokovic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flushing, NY 11368  (Online Only)
Our team of therapists & psychiatrists are leading minds in mental health. We understand your unique needs and are dedicated to helping you find solutions to life’s challenges. We use the most up to date, scientifically proven treatments. When patients have the courage to place faith in us, we have a responsibility to justify their confidence.
Our team of therapists & psychiatrists are leading minds in mental health. We understand your unique needs and are dedicated to helping you find solutions to life’s challenges. We use the most up to date, scientifically proven treatments. When patients have the courage to place faith in us, we have a responsibility to justify their confidence.
(347) 380-7710 View (347) 380-7710

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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.