Adoption Therapists in Boston, MA
When seeking a therapist, it is important to find someone with whom you can establish a point of connection and a deeper trusting relationship. I have been practicing for 30+ years in a variety of settings, from community mental health, secondary schools and college and university settings. Over the years, it is been my privilege to assist young adults, children, adolescents and, their families to work through the challenges in their lives. My strengths as a practitioner are in helping clients identify and employ their strengths while discovering creative solutions.
When seeking a therapist, it is important to find someone with whom you can establish a point of connection and a deeper trusting relationship. I have been practicing for 30+ years in a variety of settings, from community mental health, secondary schools and college and university settings. Over the years, it is been my privilege to assist young adults, children, adolescents and, their families to work through the challenges in their lives. My strengths as a practitioner are in helping clients identify and employ their strengths while discovering creative solutions.
I support clients experiencing challenges related to their adoption, anxiety, attachment concerns, grief/loss, and trauma.
Ready to try something new? A therapy intensive is a focused yet spacious container that sparks lasting change and is different from the weekly therapy model. Ideal for when you’re feeling stuck or ready to process something significant, we set aside extended time to transform what’s feeling hard. Over the course of 3 days dedicated to your healing process, we will have the time and space to explore core patterns, past wounds, or relational dynamics at your pace. Intensives can help with trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. If you’re seeking uninterrupted time to focus on you, an intensive might be your next step.
I support clients experiencing challenges related to their adoption, anxiety, attachment concerns, grief/loss, and trauma.
Ready to try something new? A therapy intensive is a focused yet spacious container that sparks lasting change and is different from the weekly therapy model. Ideal for when you’re feeling stuck or ready to process something significant, we set aside extended time to transform what’s feeling hard. Over the course of 3 days dedicated to your healing process, we will have the time and space to explore core patterns, past wounds, or relational dynamics at your pace. Intensives can help with trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. If you’re seeking uninterrupted time to focus on you, an intensive might be your next step.
My approach to therapy is centered around creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment for my clients. I believe in a collaborative therapeutic relationship, where we work together to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. My goal is to help you gain insight into your experiences, develop coping strategies, and foster personal growth.
My approach to therapy is centered around creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment for my clients. I believe in a collaborative therapeutic relationship, where we work together to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. My goal is to help you gain insight into your experiences, develop coping strategies, and foster personal growth.
I work with people seeking alignment and a deeper understanding of themselves. Many of my clients are LGBTQ+, creatives, helpers, and professionals who feel functional but stuck. My style is warm and collaborative, grounded in research, lived experience, and a sense of humor. As an LGBTQ+, adopted clinician, I offer a thoughtful, culturally aware space for insight, growth, and meaningful change. Whether it’s trauma, anxiety, relational challenges, burnout, or other difficult topics, we will work together to address it skillfully and compassionately through individual and/or DBT skills training. I’m licensed in ME and MA.
I work with people seeking alignment and a deeper understanding of themselves. Many of my clients are LGBTQ+, creatives, helpers, and professionals who feel functional but stuck. My style is warm and collaborative, grounded in research, lived experience, and a sense of humor. As an LGBTQ+, adopted clinician, I offer a thoughtful, culturally aware space for insight, growth, and meaningful change. Whether it’s trauma, anxiety, relational challenges, burnout, or other difficult topics, we will work together to address it skillfully and compassionately through individual and/or DBT skills training. I’m licensed in ME and MA.
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.
Adoption trauma refers to loss. Loss of birth family/culture, identity/connection. Themes that may come up in our work look similar to loss, grief, birth/adoptive family, communication, identity development, shame, guilt, sense of belonging, transracial adoption, race/culture, international adoption, family dynamics, anxiety, worry, fear, relationships.
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.
Adoption trauma refers to loss. Loss of birth family/culture, identity/connection. Themes that may come up in our work look similar to loss, grief, birth/adoptive family, communication, identity development, shame, guilt, sense of belonging, transracial adoption, race/culture, international adoption, family dynamics, anxiety, worry, fear, relationships.
Are you troubled by issues related to parenting, marriage/divorce, or adoption?
My work is highly collaborative and non- judgmental. We will use talk therapy, attachment theory, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, Buddhist philosophy, & insights from neuroscience among other approaches to work towards your goals. As well as the awareness that we all live within societal & family structures that can deeply influence & affect us.
Are you troubled by issues related to parenting, marriage/divorce, or adoption?
My work is highly collaborative and non- judgmental. We will use talk therapy, attachment theory, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, Buddhist philosophy, & insights from neuroscience among other approaches to work towards your goals. As well as the awareness that we all live within societal & family structures that can deeply influence & affect us.
Faculty member at Gestalt Associates for Psychotherapy, where I teach and supervise, and Adoption-Competent Therapist (CASE training 2021).
I help adoptees, people living with trauma and people suffering with anxiety and panic move towards the life and relationships they want. I work with issues of identity, connection, belonging, and how trauma is held in the body, the way the body keeps the score. My goal is to help you find both symptom relief and deeper change. I'm also a teacher and trainer of therapists, serving as faculty at Gestalt Associates for Psychotherapy where I teach and supervise therapists.
Faculty member at Gestalt Associates for Psychotherapy, where I teach and supervise, and Adoption-Competent Therapist (CASE training 2021).
I help adoptees, people living with trauma and people suffering with anxiety and panic move towards the life and relationships they want. I work with issues of identity, connection, belonging, and how trauma is held in the body, the way the body keeps the score. My goal is to help you find both symptom relief and deeper change. I'm also a teacher and trainer of therapists, serving as faculty at Gestalt Associates for Psychotherapy where I teach and supervise therapists.
As an adoptee myself, I bring both professional expertise and personal understanding to the unique experiences, questions, and challenges that can arise throughout the adoption journey.
In addition to therapy services, I offer pre- adoption coaching and consultations for prospective adoptive parents, as well as psychological evaluations for individuals and couples pursuing international adoption. Ongoing post- adoption support is also available.
As an adoptee myself, I bring both professional expertise and personal understanding to the unique experiences, questions, and challenges that can arise throughout the adoption journey.
In addition to therapy services, I offer pre- adoption coaching and consultations for prospective adoptive parents, as well as psychological evaluations for individuals and couples pursuing international adoption. Ongoing post- adoption support is also available.
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I'm Molly, a licensed mental health counselor support clients located in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Florida.
I’m passionate about providing quality, accessible mental health care to people navigating anxiety, social anxiety, depressive disorders, and problems related to family of origin. Specific groups I am especially experienced in supporting are people of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, and adoptees.
Hi there,
I'm Molly, a licensed mental health counselor support clients located in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Florida.
I’m passionate about providing quality, accessible mental health care to people navigating anxiety, social anxiety, depressive disorders, and problems related to family of origin. Specific groups I am especially experienced in supporting are people of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, and adoptees.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, PTSD, adoption‑related experiences, and infertility.
story while building the skills and insight needed to move forward.
I draw from DBT, CBT, Solution‑Focused Therapy, and Client‑Centered approaches. Whether you need practical tools, deeper reflection, or straightforward feedback, I tailor each session to meet you where you are.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, PTSD, adoption‑related experiences, and infertility.
story while building the skills and insight needed to move forward.
I draw from DBT, CBT, Solution‑Focused Therapy, and Client‑Centered approaches. Whether you need practical tools, deeper reflection, or straightforward feedback, I tailor each session to meet you where you are.
With 15+ years of experience, I specialize in anxiety, OCD, and adoption-related challenges in adolescents, college students, and adults.
Accepting New Clients — I work with individuals seeking meaningful change who may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, challenging thoughts, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or unsure how to move forward. I offer a warm, compassionate, collaborative space to explore challenges, build effective tools, and move toward the life you want to be living. Therapy is tailored to your unique needs using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT).
With 15+ years of experience, I specialize in anxiety, OCD, and adoption-related challenges in adolescents, college students, and adults.
Accepting New Clients — I work with individuals seeking meaningful change who may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, challenging thoughts, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or unsure how to move forward. I offer a warm, compassionate, collaborative space to explore challenges, build effective tools, and move toward the life you want to be living. Therapy is tailored to your unique needs using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT).
Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to child welfare and developed a specialty in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, adoption, high conflict custody matters, resist refusal dynamics, attachment, Bipolar disorder, and addictions.
I have devoted my work to assisting families and helping them overcome adversities. Using a strength based approach I believe in supporting families. I have training in a meeting CBT, Resist Refusal, Parent Child Relationships, Trauma Treatment, Relationship Building and in working with families where there have been challenges across generations.
Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to child welfare and developed a specialty in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, adoption, high conflict custody matters, resist refusal dynamics, attachment, Bipolar disorder, and addictions.
I have devoted my work to assisting families and helping them overcome adversities. Using a strength based approach I believe in supporting families. I have training in a meeting CBT, Resist Refusal, Parent Child Relationships, Trauma Treatment, Relationship Building and in working with families where there have been challenges across generations.
Boston Post Adoption Resources, also known as BPAR, is a nonprofit organization that was founded to support all individuals and families who are touched by adoption.
Since 2012, BPAR has provided specialized trauma-informed individual and group therapeutic care and culturally sensitive support. We connect people to post adoption resources and educate the public about the impacts of adoption. Through our services, BPAR invites those touched by adoption to join our community in an environment that encourages lifelong heali
Boston Post Adoption Resources, also known as BPAR, is a nonprofit organization that was founded to support all individuals and families who are touched by adoption.
Since 2012, BPAR has provided specialized trauma-informed individual and group therapeutic care and culturally sensitive support. We connect people to post adoption resources and educate the public about the impacts of adoption. Through our services, BPAR invites those touched by adoption to join our community in an environment that encourages lifelong heali
I also delight in working with individuals with adoption/adoptee concerns, parenting and immigration/ refugee concerns.
I am a Christian Counselor who allows faith to be expressed. I provide a confidential and safe environment to explore specific reasons for seeking counseling.You may be experiencing difficulties with relationships, struggling with events from the past or be at a place in life you desire change and greater satisfaction. My treatment methods are based on the individual's presenting needs, assessment data and evidence-based practices. I utilize a strength-based approach, commonly using cognitive and behavioral therapeutic modalities, skills training, and education. Empathy & support will be provided.
I also delight in working with individuals with adoption/adoptee concerns, parenting and immigration/ refugee concerns.
I am a Christian Counselor who allows faith to be expressed. I provide a confidential and safe environment to explore specific reasons for seeking counseling.You may be experiencing difficulties with relationships, struggling with events from the past or be at a place in life you desire change and greater satisfaction. My treatment methods are based on the individual's presenting needs, assessment data and evidence-based practices. I utilize a strength-based approach, commonly using cognitive and behavioral therapeutic modalities, skills training, and education. Empathy & support will be provided.
In addition, I have experience working with children that are struggling with adoption.
My passion lies in helping children and adults. Kids may have anxiety that is taking the fun out of every day life, or may be struggling with behavioral issues as a result of tough experiences they have endured in the past. This is where I aim to help! Kids are resilient, but oftentimes therapy at a young age can help change the path for adulthood.
In addition, I have experience working with children that are struggling with adoption.
My passion lies in helping children and adults. Kids may have anxiety that is taking the fun out of every day life, or may be struggling with behavioral issues as a result of tough experiences they have endured in the past. This is where I aim to help! Kids are resilient, but oftentimes therapy at a young age can help change the path for adulthood.
The first step toward seeking support is a courageous and transformative decision. Whether you are facing life's challenges or seeking to acquire concrete tools to achieve your goals, I am here to provide the assistance you need.
As a dedicated and compassionate psychotherapist with 32 years of clinical experience working with adults and families, I am committed to fostering a supportive environment. My solution focused approach includes not only attentive listening but also offering practical ideas and suggestions tailored to your unique circumstances.
The first step toward seeking support is a courageous and transformative decision. Whether you are facing life's challenges or seeking to acquire concrete tools to achieve your goals, I am here to provide the assistance you need.
As a dedicated and compassionate psychotherapist with 32 years of clinical experience working with adults and families, I am committed to fostering a supportive environment. My solution focused approach includes not only attentive listening but also offering practical ideas and suggestions tailored to your unique circumstances.
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.
With me, you can expect a client driven yet collaborative approach to dealing with whatever issues you are experiencing. My style is strengths based and focuses on identifying and prioritizing your concerns, building on existing skills and applying them to your daily life. Clients should come to sessions prepared to engage to facilitate steady progress.
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.
With me, you can expect a client driven yet collaborative approach to dealing with whatever issues you are experiencing. My style is strengths based and focuses on identifying and prioritizing your concerns, building on existing skills and applying them to your daily life. Clients should come to sessions prepared to engage to facilitate steady progress.
We all face challenges in life and there are times when we need more support to get through them. I use a variety of approaches including cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic. Together, we will discover what works best for you. I believe that treatment success comes from a combination of addressing and managing your current symptoms like anxiety and depression along with working through long standing or deep rooted challenges.
We all face challenges in life and there are times when we need more support to get through them. I use a variety of approaches including cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic. Together, we will discover what works best for you. I believe that treatment success comes from a combination of addressing and managing your current symptoms like anxiety and depression along with working through long standing or deep rooted challenges.
Welcome, my name is Crystal Patterson, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I’ve been a therapist for 10+ years, doing individual counseling, servicing those struggling with mental health, substances, and relational conflict. I also offer licensure supervision for agencies and individuals seeking licensure in mental health counseling.
Welcome, my name is Crystal Patterson, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I’ve been a therapist for 10+ years, doing individual counseling, servicing those struggling with mental health, substances, and relational conflict. I also offer licensure supervision for agencies and individuals seeking licensure in mental health counseling.
1995-2012), Adoption Resource Center, est
Specialty in Complex Blended Families by Adoption, step parenting, fostering, kinship, alternative reproductive technologies - specializing in child welfare. Vast experience with Personal Growth Issues, Artists and Writers Challenges, Entrepreneurs, Couples, Families, Family Businesses, and Stages of Development/Parenting Concerns.
1995-2012), Adoption Resource Center, est
Specialty in Complex Blended Families by Adoption, step parenting, fostering, kinship, alternative reproductive technologies - specializing in child welfare. Vast experience with Personal Growth Issues, Artists and Writers Challenges, Entrepreneurs, Couples, Families, Family Businesses, and Stages of Development/Parenting Concerns.
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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.