Adoption Therapists in New York, NY
People enter therapy looking for results and relief. I like to identify issues quickly and focus on alleviating distress. I take great pleasure in engaging people and offering an environment that allows people to arrive at unique solutions to their lives. I work with individuals, couples and families.
People enter therapy looking for results and relief. I like to identify issues quickly and focus on alleviating distress. I take great pleasure in engaging people and offering an environment that allows people to arrive at unique solutions to their lives. I work with individuals, couples and families.
I also specialize in adoption, parenting and maternal mental health.
I continue to be amazed by the power of relationships to heal the deepest, most persistent sources of pain. I am committed to helping people make contact with the parts of themselves that are whole and healthy, those that remain intact in spite of life's difficulties. I do this by paying close attention to the feelings and thoughts that emerge in the present, while listening for outdated, limiting or wounded parts of the self. Leading with my belief in the potential to heal, we work collaboratively to harness innate resources for growth, resilience, and change.
I also specialize in adoption, parenting and maternal mental health.
I continue to be amazed by the power of relationships to heal the deepest, most persistent sources of pain. I am committed to helping people make contact with the parts of themselves that are whole and healthy, those that remain intact in spite of life's difficulties. I do this by paying close attention to the feelings and thoughts that emerge in the present, while listening for outdated, limiting or wounded parts of the self. Leading with my belief in the potential to heal, we work collaboratively to harness innate resources for growth, resilience, and change.
I'm a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst with more than 35 years of experience. My goal is to enable my clients to better understand themselves and their hidden emotional conflicts. Self-awareness and self-knowledge are empowering because our deepest desires for love, connectedness, and achievement are typically tangled up in bad feelings - like shame, guilt or anxiety -- that obstruct us from pursuing their fulfillment. These bad feelings are often based on unrealistic ideas, the residues of childhood experience. I work with clients to disentangle their vital wishes from these constraints so that they can live more authentic and creative lives.
I'm a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst with more than 35 years of experience. My goal is to enable my clients to better understand themselves and their hidden emotional conflicts. Self-awareness and self-knowledge are empowering because our deepest desires for love, connectedness, and achievement are typically tangled up in bad feelings - like shame, guilt or anxiety -- that obstruct us from pursuing their fulfillment. These bad feelings are often based on unrealistic ideas, the residues of childhood experience. I work with clients to disentangle their vital wishes from these constraints so that they can live more authentic and creative lives.
I am here to be a guide, an ally, and a support in your therapeutic journey of growth. I am passionate and authentic about this work and the value it holds for you. My approach is holistic, individualized, compassionate, and evidence-based. My goal is to provide a safe space that fosters trust and honest rapport, where we can explore your areas of need and discover new tools and ideas to improve your quality of life.
I am here to be a guide, an ally, and a support in your therapeutic journey of growth. I am passionate and authentic about this work and the value it holds for you. My approach is holistic, individualized, compassionate, and evidence-based. My goal is to provide a safe space that fosters trust and honest rapport, where we can explore your areas of need and discover new tools and ideas to improve your quality of life.
and I also specialize in (in)fertility, adoption, all areas of family building, eating disorders and addictions.
I help with all family building choices: fertility treatments, 3rd party reproduction (egg/sperm/embryo/ surrogacy), adoption, childfree & with parenting, working with donor conceived persons & people who have been adopted. I offer groups for donor egg and infertility. I meet with 3rd party participants & provide Psych. Evals for Inter-Country Adoption.
and I also specialize in (in)fertility, adoption, all areas of family building, eating disorders and addictions.
I help with all family building choices: fertility treatments, 3rd party reproduction (egg/sperm/embryo/ surrogacy), adoption, childfree & with parenting, working with donor conceived persons & people who have been adopted. I offer groups for donor egg and infertility. I meet with 3rd party participants & provide Psych. Evals for Inter-Country Adoption.
Anxiety, depression, relationship problems and stressful life transitions often trigger the desire to seek help from a psychotherapist. It is my role to create an atmosphere of trust and safety conducive to the telling of your story and challenges and then exploring new ways of working on these. I like to introduce different ways of thinking about a problem to open up various possibilities and solutions. Together, we work to move you closer to your goals.
Anxiety, depression, relationship problems and stressful life transitions often trigger the desire to seek help from a psychotherapist. It is my role to create an atmosphere of trust and safety conducive to the telling of your story and challenges and then exploring new ways of working on these. I like to introduce different ways of thinking about a problem to open up various possibilities and solutions. Together, we work to move you closer to your goals.
Asking for help can be hard, but most of us could benefit from guidance at some time in our lives. I am a sensitive and empathic clinician who is interested in working with people to discover answers to questions and problems that get in the way of achieving goals and enjoying life. I believe that therapy is a process of building trust, examining patterns, and making connections between past and present, and that the process can improve one's outlook and functioning in the world.
Asking for help can be hard, but most of us could benefit from guidance at some time in our lives. I am a sensitive and empathic clinician who is interested in working with people to discover answers to questions and problems that get in the way of achieving goals and enjoying life. I believe that therapy is a process of building trust, examining patterns, and making connections between past and present, and that the process can improve one's outlook and functioning in the world.
Do you find yourself overthinking your relationships, replaying conversations, or wondering why some interactions affect you so deeply? Maybe you’ve been feeling low, unmotivated, or not quite like yourself. You may be navigating anxiety, grief, life transitions, or questions about identity and belonging. Maybe it feels like you’re holding some of the pieces but can’t see the whole picture. Welcome. I work with teens and adults who want to better understand themselves, their relationships, and the patterns showing up in their lives. Together, we will slow things down, get curious, and make sense of the experiences that shaped you.
Do you find yourself overthinking your relationships, replaying conversations, or wondering why some interactions affect you so deeply? Maybe you’ve been feeling low, unmotivated, or not quite like yourself. You may be navigating anxiety, grief, life transitions, or questions about identity and belonging. Maybe it feels like you’re holding some of the pieces but can’t see the whole picture. Welcome. I work with teens and adults who want to better understand themselves, their relationships, and the patterns showing up in their lives. Together, we will slow things down, get curious, and make sense of the experiences that shaped you.
I am an expert on adoption issues but also work in all areas.
Psychoanalysis is a deep understanding of how our personalities have evolved and this helps shine a light on the unconscious. From this knowledge we derive a greater understanding of who we are, what we feel and what we want. When I use drama therapy, the imagination is utilized to help overcome our resistances and blocks.
I am an expert on adoption issues but also work in all areas.
Psychoanalysis is a deep understanding of how our personalities have evolved and this helps shine a light on the unconscious. From this knowledge we derive a greater understanding of who we are, what we feel and what we want. When I use drama therapy, the imagination is utilized to help overcome our resistances and blocks.
My practice is informed by my long-time focus on adoption.
I have a great love of teens and toddlers, and a great deal of compassion for their parents. In working with children, I utilize traditional play therapy, enhanced by Theraplay principals and techniques. I can help parents understand the impact of trauma or attachment difficulties. And help strategize and practice the best response.
My practice is informed by my long-time focus on adoption.
I have a great love of teens and toddlers, and a great deal of compassion for their parents. In working with children, I utilize traditional play therapy, enhanced by Theraplay principals and techniques. I can help parents understand the impact of trauma or attachment difficulties. And help strategize and practice the best response.
In session, I take an integrative approach, drawing from mindfulness practices, trauma-informed care, and cognitive behavioral therapy. While I offer practical skills and strategies to support your unique needs, I also focus on meeting you where you are and understanding your individual experience.
I aim to help clients not only navigate challenges, but ultimately become their own therapists—building insight, confidence, and lasting change. I prioritize creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel comfortable showing up as you are.
In session, I take an integrative approach, drawing from mindfulness practices, trauma-informed care, and cognitive behavioral therapy. While I offer practical skills and strategies to support your unique needs, I also focus on meeting you where you are and understanding your individual experience.
I aim to help clients not only navigate challenges, but ultimately become their own therapists—building insight, confidence, and lasting change. I prioritize creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel comfortable showing up as you are.
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.
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.
I offer a warm, empathetic space where clients can freely examine their unique identities and lived experiences. Through guided exploration, clients are equipped with the insight and tools to better understand themselves and others. Growing this awareness can help you navigate complex relationships, most notably the one you share with yourself.
I offer a warm, empathetic space where clients can freely examine their unique identities and lived experiences. Through guided exploration, clients are equipped with the insight and tools to better understand themselves and others. Growing this awareness can help you navigate complex relationships, most notably the one you share with yourself.
Are you troubled about relationships in your life? Are you looking for answers or solutions for yourself? Therapy is a place to sort out those feelings and questions while beginning on a path of change and growth. Working with me as your therapist, I provide a non-judgmental environment that is safe while exploring the questions and situations that you the client are looking to answer and to improve upon. I strive to work with couples, families, and individuals who want to understand each other better and who want to work towards strengthening their relationships.
Are you troubled about relationships in your life? Are you looking for answers or solutions for yourself? Therapy is a place to sort out those feelings and questions while beginning on a path of change and growth. Working with me as your therapist, I provide a non-judgmental environment that is safe while exploring the questions and situations that you the client are looking to answer and to improve upon. I strive to work with couples, families, and individuals who want to understand each other better and who want to work towards strengthening their relationships.
I specilize in treating teens and young adults. This stage of life is never easy and today's world presents even more challenges. But, I feel my specialized training and 18 years of clinical experience make me highly qualified to help with such things as problems at school, at home, at work, or problems with peer or personal relationships. Difficulty focusing, mood swings, anxiety, stress, are just some of the things you might be feeling. In all these areas, I bring compassion, caring and understanding to my work and can support and present techniques and coping skills that can help you.
I specilize in treating teens and young adults. This stage of life is never easy and today's world presents even more challenges. But, I feel my specialized training and 18 years of clinical experience make me highly qualified to help with such things as problems at school, at home, at work, or problems with peer or personal relationships. Difficulty focusing, mood swings, anxiety, stress, are just some of the things you might be feeling. In all these areas, I bring compassion, caring and understanding to my work and can support and present techniques and coping skills that can help you.
Additional trainings in EMDR, Child-Parent Psychotherapy & Hypnosis; received national accreditation in adoption competency.
You used to manage complex projects effortlessly. Now you can’t remember if you fed the baby an hour ago. Your brain fog is so severe you dread important meetings, and you’re Googling “how to be a good mother” like it’s a performance review you’re failing. I specialize in helping mothers address postpartum depression and anxiety that is destroying both your work performance and confidence as a new mom. My clients are executives and professionals who want to feel competent again, not just cope with “mom brain.”
Additional trainings in EMDR, Child-Parent Psychotherapy & Hypnosis; received national accreditation in adoption competency.
You used to manage complex projects effortlessly. Now you can’t remember if you fed the baby an hour ago. Your brain fog is so severe you dread important meetings, and you’re Googling “how to be a good mother” like it’s a performance review you’re failing. I specialize in helping mothers address postpartum depression and anxiety that is destroying both your work performance and confidence as a new mom. My clients are executives and professionals who want to feel competent again, not just cope with “mom brain.”
First, I want to acknowledge, the world is particularly overwhelming right now, with constant hateful rhetoric, and real and perceived threats. You not alone in feeling emotionally exhausted. I welcome anyone to my practice who needs a safe space to focus on yourself and gain self-awareness surrounding your identity, relationships, and life experiences. If you are part of the queer, adoptee, or immigrant community, are a student, or are family building and experiencing infertility, I am here to support you and provide compassion for where you are at and where you want to be.
First, I want to acknowledge, the world is particularly overwhelming right now, with constant hateful rhetoric, and real and perceived threats. You not alone in feeling emotionally exhausted. I welcome anyone to my practice who needs a safe space to focus on yourself and gain self-awareness surrounding your identity, relationships, and life experiences. If you are part of the queer, adoptee, or immigrant community, are a student, or are family building and experiencing infertility, I am here to support you and provide compassion for where you are at and where you want to be.
Hi, My name is John Saunders I am a licensed mental health counselor and master addictions counselor. I provide solution-focused therapy, CBT, and addiction counseling. I work collaboratively with patients to meet their purpose goals and objectives for treatment. I utilize both a behavioral and psychodynamic approach to assist clients to achieve their goals for therapy.
Hi, My name is John Saunders I am a licensed mental health counselor and master addictions counselor. I provide solution-focused therapy, CBT, and addiction counseling. I work collaboratively with patients to meet their purpose goals and objectives for treatment. I utilize both a behavioral and psychodynamic approach to assist clients to achieve their goals for therapy.
Therapy works. Whether you are lonesome, sad, overwhelmed (or underwhelmed), isolated, unfulfilled or anxious, therapy facilitates change. I offer a safe, comfortable, and affordable space, where we build trust and create an alliance. Couples and individuals welcome. I believe in fostering a strong attachment, and I am compassionate in the process. We can sort out negative thoughts and emotions, and conquer feelings of insecurity and inadequacy. I encourage mindfulness, good health, exercise, and fun. I follow a humanistic approach.
Therapy works. Whether you are lonesome, sad, overwhelmed (or underwhelmed), isolated, unfulfilled or anxious, therapy facilitates change. I offer a safe, comfortable, and affordable space, where we build trust and create an alliance. Couples and individuals welcome. I believe in fostering a strong attachment, and I am compassionate in the process. We can sort out negative thoughts and emotions, and conquer feelings of insecurity and inadequacy. I encourage mindfulness, good health, exercise, and fun. I follow a humanistic approach.
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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.