Adoption Therapists in 19139
Jade Autumn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19139 (Online Only)
Jade is passionate about and experienced in working with youth, young adults, children and families of foster-care and/or adoption, as well as refugees and immigrants of all ages.
"I think we can all agree, life is hard! Sometimes the most honest, brave, and difficult thing we can do is reach out for support. Kudos to you for starting this courageous (and maybe scary) process! Needing support does not mean you are weak or broken, it means you are human. My goal as a therapist is to help you feel safe and comfortable bringing your whole, authentic self into our work together. I find using humor, whenever appropriate, helps to disarm fears and facades while building a trusting relationship between client and clinician.
Jade is passionate about and experienced in working with youth, young adults, children and families of foster-care and/or adoption, as well as refugees and immigrants of all ages.
"I think we can all agree, life is hard! Sometimes the most honest, brave, and difficult thing we can do is reach out for support. Kudos to you for starting this courageous (and maybe scary) process! Needing support does not mean you are weak or broken, it means you are human. My goal as a therapist is to help you feel safe and comfortable bringing your whole, authentic self into our work together. I find using humor, whenever appropriate, helps to disarm fears and facades while building a trusting relationship between client and clinician.
Anna Roosevelt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19139 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) currently working in private practice with over ten years of experience working in community health care. I specialize in helping individuals cope with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and other mental health challenges. I believe that everyone has the potential to heal and grow, and I am committed to providing a safe and supportive space where my clients can do just that.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) currently working in private practice with over ten years of experience working in community health care. I specialize in helping individuals cope with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and other mental health challenges. I believe that everyone has the potential to heal and grow, and I am committed to providing a safe and supportive space where my clients can do just that.
Andre Steven Watson
Psychologist, PsyD, PLY
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, My name is Dr. Andre Watson and I am a clinical psychologist in Aldan, Pennsylvania: just west of West Philadelphia. I have experience working with people from all kinds of situations, from overwhelmed parents, to anxious teens, to those depressed and lonely, to those coping with childhood trauma and abuse, to perpetrator's and victims of violence , to those couples getting ready for a loving life together, to those just working on more having more fulfilling lives. It is important to me that we spend time talking about how therapy can help and how you can get the most benefit from therapy.
Hi, My name is Dr. Andre Watson and I am a clinical psychologist in Aldan, Pennsylvania: just west of West Philadelphia. I have experience working with people from all kinds of situations, from overwhelmed parents, to anxious teens, to those depressed and lonely, to those coping with childhood trauma and abuse, to perpetrator's and victims of violence , to those couples getting ready for a loving life together, to those just working on more having more fulfilling lives. It is important to me that we spend time talking about how therapy can help and how you can get the most benefit from therapy.
Therapy Center of Philadelphia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PsyD
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19139
With 50 years of experience, Therapy Center of Philadelphia offers a healing space that is accessible, deep, and lasting. We do this by meeting you fully in your experience and identity. We pay attention to the therapy relationship and de-emphasize diagnosing people. We consider systemic oppression (racism, misogyny, anti-queerness, cissexism) as a form of trauma and explore this as part of the healing work. All of our therapists strive to be trans-affirming and we offer support around medical transition. Serving adult women and trans communities, our therapy services are offered on a sliding fee scale and without treatment limits.
With 50 years of experience, Therapy Center of Philadelphia offers a healing space that is accessible, deep, and lasting. We do this by meeting you fully in your experience and identity. We pay attention to the therapy relationship and de-emphasize diagnosing people. We consider systemic oppression (racism, misogyny, anti-queerness, cissexism) as a form of trauma and explore this as part of the healing work. All of our therapists strive to be trans-affirming and we offer support around medical transition. Serving adult women and trans communities, our therapy services are offered on a sliding fee scale and without treatment limits.
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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.