Adoption Therapists in Brooklyn, NY
I work with individual adults and my clinical work has included the areas of foster care, adoption, anxiety and depression.
If you are reading this, give yourself a pat on the back. It can be hard for some people to make the decision to look for a therapist and coming to this website is one of the initial steps! I view therapy as a collaborative process that is grounded in a trusting alliance between therapist and client. Therapy is a space for you to explore self-discovery, open yourself to increased self-awareness, shift troublesome thought patterns, tap into your intuition, and deepen self-acceptance. Therapy can also lead to a better understanding of your relationships with others, how you relate and what you need in your relationships.
I work with individual adults and my clinical work has included the areas of foster care, adoption, anxiety and depression.
If you are reading this, give yourself a pat on the back. It can be hard for some people to make the decision to look for a therapist and coming to this website is one of the initial steps! I view therapy as a collaborative process that is grounded in a trusting alliance between therapist and client. Therapy is a space for you to explore self-discovery, open yourself to increased self-awareness, shift troublesome thought patterns, tap into your intuition, and deepen self-acceptance. Therapy can also lead to a better understanding of your relationships with others, how you relate and what you need in your relationships.
Welcome! I'm a licensed clinical social worker based in New York City. I work with children and adults who have experienced trauma, including sexual abuse and domestic violence. I provide a space where clients can speak openly about their emotions and experiences while identifying areas they want to change. I also enjoy supporting individuals as they navigate challenging relationship dynamics, build confidence in advocating for themselves, and set healthy boundaries.
Welcome! I'm a licensed clinical social worker based in New York City. I work with children and adults who have experienced trauma, including sexual abuse and domestic violence. I provide a space where clients can speak openly about their emotions and experiences while identifying areas they want to change. I also enjoy supporting individuals as they navigate challenging relationship dynamics, build confidence in advocating for themselves, and set healthy boundaries.
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.
I work with clients experiencing anxiety and depression, often struggling with low mood, appetite changes, sleep difficulties, excessive worry, panic, irritability, or burnout. I also support those grieving losses, navigating life transitions, or processing trauma. Collaboratively, I help clients regain control of their thoughts, improve daily functioning, and develop healthy coping strategies. I take pride in meeting clients where they are and creating a space where they feel heard, safe, and understood.
I work with clients experiencing anxiety and depression, often struggling with low mood, appetite changes, sleep difficulties, excessive worry, panic, irritability, or burnout. I also support those grieving losses, navigating life transitions, or processing trauma. Collaboratively, I help clients regain control of their thoughts, improve daily functioning, and develop healthy coping strategies. I take pride in meeting clients where they are and creating a space where they feel heard, safe, and understood.
Hello! I’m Alisha - a transracial, transnational adoptee from South Korea, educator and mother. As a dedicated therapist, I employ a multidisciplinary psychodynamic approach enriched by elements from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy models. My mission is to guide you on a transformative journey toward greater happiness, improved well-being, and enhanced connections in your life.
Hello! I’m Alisha - a transracial, transnational adoptee from South Korea, educator and mother. As a dedicated therapist, I employ a multidisciplinary psychodynamic approach enriched by elements from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy models. My mission is to guide you on a transformative journey toward greater happiness, improved well-being, and enhanced connections in your life.
Psychotherapy as a vocation called me in my early 30s - a paradigm shift, resulting from a series of personal breakdowns, breakthroughs, and ultimately, personal discovery. Guided by caring therapists into a new, integrated sense of self, I realigned my passions and skills with a life purpose. In preceding Life's chapter, I studied art and design in college, and for years apprenticed under my father - the Architect, as it was decided I am to follow in his footsteps. Wanting to please, I indeed followed, yet uncovered greater fulfillment exploring the architecture of the human psyche and mind.
Psychotherapy as a vocation called me in my early 30s - a paradigm shift, resulting from a series of personal breakdowns, breakthroughs, and ultimately, personal discovery. Guided by caring therapists into a new, integrated sense of self, I realigned my passions and skills with a life purpose. In preceding Life's chapter, I studied art and design in college, and for years apprenticed under my father - the Architect, as it was decided I am to follow in his footsteps. Wanting to please, I indeed followed, yet uncovered greater fulfillment exploring the architecture of the human psyche and mind.
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of anxiety, stress and worry. Or feeling bad about yourself and paralyzed? If you'd like to ease your anxiety, change some of your coping habits, and build a life with more calm and connection - please reach out for a free consultation. I specialize in working with adoptees, birth parents and adoptive parents. I also specialize in helping people cope with death, dying, grief and loss.
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of anxiety, stress and worry. Or feeling bad about yourself and paralyzed? If you'd like to ease your anxiety, change some of your coping habits, and build a life with more calm and connection - please reach out for a free consultation. I specialize in working with adoptees, birth parents and adoptive parents. I also specialize in helping people cope with death, dying, grief and loss.
I specialize in parent support, life transitions, infertility treatment and adoption.
My passion is helping people reach their own goals as they navigate life’s many transitions and to foster new ways of approaching, understanding and responding even in the hard times. We can grow a great deal in the midst of change and challenge. We all deserve support in life’s complex moments, whether that be starting high school, retiring, becoming a new parent, getting married, changing jobs, having to or getting to do IVF, or heading off to college. My goal is to support meaningful shift through slowing down and taking a deeper dive to increase self-awareness, self-compassion and growth.
I specialize in parent support, life transitions, infertility treatment and adoption.
My passion is helping people reach their own goals as they navigate life’s many transitions and to foster new ways of approaching, understanding and responding even in the hard times. We can grow a great deal in the midst of change and challenge. We all deserve support in life’s complex moments, whether that be starting high school, retiring, becoming a new parent, getting married, changing jobs, having to or getting to do IVF, or heading off to college. My goal is to support meaningful shift through slowing down and taking a deeper dive to increase self-awareness, self-compassion and growth.
If you are living with anxiety, the impact of trauma, or questions connected to adoption, this can be a place to begin making sense of those experiences.
Hi, I’m Allison, a Licensed Master Social Worker and 500-hour certified yoga teacher with SYNC Psychological Services, PLLC. Life can bring sudden shifts or slowly erode your sense of stability, leaving you feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. Whether navigating transitions, relationships, burnout, grief, or the lingering effects of trauma—you are invited here. Therapy offers a steady, compassionate space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your body, your emotions, and your sense of meaning. Together, we explore identity and inner rhythm, cultivating grounded clarity and alignment as your journey unfolds
If you are living with anxiety, the impact of trauma, or questions connected to adoption, this can be a place to begin making sense of those experiences.
Hi, I’m Allison, a Licensed Master Social Worker and 500-hour certified yoga teacher with SYNC Psychological Services, PLLC. Life can bring sudden shifts or slowly erode your sense of stability, leaving you feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. Whether navigating transitions, relationships, burnout, grief, or the lingering effects of trauma—you are invited here. Therapy offers a steady, compassionate space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your body, your emotions, and your sense of meaning. Together, we explore identity and inner rhythm, cultivating grounded clarity and alignment as your journey unfolds
Through my lived experience as a transracial adoptee, I have come to understand that we are more than our families, relationships, and circumstances. Yet the ways we are connected to each of these can deeply shape how we walk through the world.
Through my lived experience as a transracial adoptee, I have come to understand that we are more than our families, relationships, and circumstances. Yet the ways we are connected to each of these can deeply shape how we walk through the world.
Developing trust with your therapist is the most important first step in a therapeutic relationship. I work with individuals experiencing past trauma, abuse, neglect, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, career challenges, or life transitions. Together, we’ll develop therapy goals and build coping and management skills. I’m dedicated to providing the highest quality of care and ensuring my clients trust that I have their best interests in mind.
Developing trust with your therapist is the most important first step in a therapeutic relationship. I work with individuals experiencing past trauma, abuse, neglect, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, career challenges, or life transitions. Together, we’ll develop therapy goals and build coping and management skills. I’m dedicated to providing the highest quality of care and ensuring my clients trust that I have their best interests in mind.
I specialize in working with emerging & young adults, young professionals, adoptees of all ages & their families, and those seeking culturally responsive services. I support individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, life changes/transitions, stress, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, and identity work. In therapy, you can expect me to provide both empathy and practicality in an environment free of judgement with the aim of not only gaining new insight, but developing new & healthy ways of meeting goals and relating to oneself and to others.
I specialize in working with emerging & young adults, young professionals, adoptees of all ages & their families, and those seeking culturally responsive services. I support individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, life changes/transitions, stress, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, and identity work. In therapy, you can expect me to provide both empathy and practicality in an environment free of judgement with the aim of not only gaining new insight, but developing new & healthy ways of meeting goals and relating to oneself and to others.
Making change takes intention and courage. Finding meaning in everyday life and living in a way that we yearn to is no small task! I work with adults who wish to create change and feel more satisfied in their lives. This could mean issues surrounding transition into adulthood, dating and relationships, substance use, school and professional goals, life transitions, work/family balance, parenting, and long term relationships with partners.
Making change takes intention and courage. Finding meaning in everyday life and living in a way that we yearn to is no small task! I work with adults who wish to create change and feel more satisfied in their lives. This could mean issues surrounding transition into adulthood, dating and relationships, substance use, school and professional goals, life transitions, work/family balance, parenting, and long term relationships with partners.
All of us hit points in our lives when we need a little extra help. Whether it is facing a new crisis, struggling with difficulties in a relationship, or coping with a long-standing mental health issue such as anxiety or depression, therapy can be helpful by providing a space for growth, change, and healing. Throughout my over ten years of practicing psychotherapy, I have felt privileged to witness and be a part of that healing process with my clients.
All of us hit points in our lives when we need a little extra help. Whether it is facing a new crisis, struggling with difficulties in a relationship, or coping with a long-standing mental health issue such as anxiety or depression, therapy can be helpful by providing a space for growth, change, and healing. Throughout my over ten years of practicing psychotherapy, I have felt privileged to witness and be a part of that healing process with my clients.
Congratulations on taking this step in seeking help and support for yourself or your family. I work with children and adolescents, families, men, and women. My 20-plus years of clinical work with children and families is built on an attachment-oriented foundation and is informed by my personal experience as an adoptive parent and training in relevant play and family therapies. Regardless of a child’s emotional/behavioral presentation or attachment (RAD) history, I view parents as partners in their child’s therapeutic process and support and guide them, in parent sessions and/or in family sessions with their child.
Congratulations on taking this step in seeking help and support for yourself or your family. I work with children and adolescents, families, men, and women. My 20-plus years of clinical work with children and families is built on an attachment-oriented foundation and is informed by my personal experience as an adoptive parent and training in relevant play and family therapies. Regardless of a child’s emotional/behavioral presentation or attachment (RAD) history, I view parents as partners in their child’s therapeutic process and support and guide them, in parent sessions and/or in family sessions with their child.
I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist with a master’s degree in psychology, concentrating in mental health counseling and marriage and family therapy from Springfield College. I provide counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and families in various settings. My approach is person-centered, and I believe people are experts on themselves. With skilled therapeutic guidance, individuals can discover solutions that lead to meaningful, positive change.
I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist with a master’s degree in psychology, concentrating in mental health counseling and marriage and family therapy from Springfield College. I provide counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and families in various settings. My approach is person-centered, and I believe people are experts on themselves. With skilled therapeutic guidance, individuals can discover solutions that lead to meaningful, positive change.
Many of my clients describe losing a loved one was like being hit by a Mac truck. There is something unbelievable about how a loved one is no longer with us ;it is akin to a sudden shock. The need to tell one's story and organize the narrative is essential to the process of healing. Repeating the story in front of witnesses either in a group setting or individually helps integrate this new reality into one's frame of reference. The purpose of the sessions individual or group in to help to make you feel less alone in your personal tragedy. Repeatedly group members report a sense of healing being connected to others.
Many of my clients describe losing a loved one was like being hit by a Mac truck. There is something unbelievable about how a loved one is no longer with us ;it is akin to a sudden shock. The need to tell one's story and organize the narrative is essential to the process of healing. Repeating the story in front of witnesses either in a group setting or individually helps integrate this new reality into one's frame of reference. The purpose of the sessions individual or group in to help to make you feel less alone in your personal tragedy. Repeatedly group members report a sense of healing being connected to others.
Sarah A Nadeau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11209
Waitlist for new clients
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to navigate behavioral, emotional, or family challenges. I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and caregivers seeking support around trauma, anxiety, mood concerns, behavioral difficulties, developmental or learning needs, and parenting stress. Many of the families I support are navigating disrupted or separated family systems or non-traditional caregiving dynamics and want healthier communication, stability, and emotional growth.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to navigate behavioral, emotional, or family challenges. I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and caregivers seeking support around trauma, anxiety, mood concerns, behavioral difficulties, developmental or learning needs, and parenting stress. Many of the families I support are navigating disrupted or separated family systems or non-traditional caregiving dynamics and want healthier communication, stability, and emotional growth.
Being human is a wondrous and challenging endeavor. Most of us walk around each day feeling inadequate, lost, anxious or depressed. And yet something inside us yearns for more. It takes tremendous courage to slow down and listen to this voice. To turn towards the painful feelings and try to understand them. I believe that with the right support, the hard stuff is actually the gateway to a life that is more purposeful, meaningful, integrated and peace-filled. In my office I create a warm and engaging space for clients to build self-awareness, heal old wounds and reflect on patterns that may not be helping them.
Being human is a wondrous and challenging endeavor. Most of us walk around each day feeling inadequate, lost, anxious or depressed. And yet something inside us yearns for more. It takes tremendous courage to slow down and listen to this voice. To turn towards the painful feelings and try to understand them. I believe that with the right support, the hard stuff is actually the gateway to a life that is more purposeful, meaningful, integrated and peace-filled. In my office I create a warm and engaging space for clients to build self-awareness, heal old wounds and reflect on patterns that may not be helping them.
Kristine McGinn - EMDR, Somatic, Ketamine Therapy
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
3 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11242
I also assist those with early wounds stemming from adoption and other events in utero and early childhood, and people who identify as highly sensitive (HSPs).
Have you tried talk therapy before and found you were not getting the results you wanted? Are you tired of talking about your problems and still feeling stuck? I take a holistic approach to therapy that aims to tap into your innate wisdom by accessing memories, feelings, sensations, and other things held in the subconscious.
I also assist those with early wounds stemming from adoption and other events in utero and early childhood, and people who identify as highly sensitive (HSPs).
Have you tried talk therapy before and found you were not getting the results you wanted? Are you tired of talking about your problems and still feeling stuck? I take a holistic approach to therapy that aims to tap into your innate wisdom by accessing memories, feelings, sensations, and other things held in the subconscious.
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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.