Adoption Therapists
Therapy can support the unique experiences of adoptees, adoptive parents, and birth parents. Our therapists work with adoption-related experiences including identity exploration, attachment, loss, and reunion.
Adoption touches many lives in different ways. Whether you're an adoptee exploring your identity and roots, an adoptive parent navigating parenting complexities, or a birth parent processing your experience, therapy may help you work through complex emotions and questions. Adoptees often benefit from exploring identity development, attachment patterns, and grief or curiosity about their origins. Adoptive parents may find support in understanding their child's needs, managing disclosure conversations, and addressing their own experiences. Birth parents can process emotions around adoption decisions, grief, and potential reunion.
Our therapists are experienced in supporting people across the adoption journey. They understand the nuances of adoption-related loss, identity formation, and family dynamics. Book a free consultation to find a therapist who understands your specific adoption experience and can provide compassionate, informed support.
Alexandra Walcott
Alexandra Walcott
Abhilesh Thomas Kollamparampil
Abhilesh Thomas Kollamparampil
Meagan Gallacher
Meagan Gallacher
Alisha Kandler
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Alisha Kandler
Therapy is hard work.
Adoption therapy is counseling for people touched by adoption—adoptees, adoptive parents, and birth parents. Therapists help explore adoption-related experiences, including identity questions, attachment patterns, grief, loss, curiosity about origins, family dynamics, and reunion considerations. The focus is on processing emotions and experiences in a supportive, non-judgmental space.
Adoptees exploring their identity, managing feelings about their adoption story, or working through loss and curiosity may find therapy helpful. Adoptive parents often benefit from support navigating parenting challenges, preparing for disclosure conversations, or addressing their own emotions. Birth parents may seek therapy to process adoption decisions, grieve, and explore reunion. Therapy can support people at any stage of the adoption journey.
Adoption therapy typically involves one-on-one conversations with a trained therapist. Sessions may explore your adoption experience, emotions, relationships, identity questions, and life goals. Your therapist will tailor their approach to your needs—whether you're working through past experiences, preparing for a life transition, or exploring reunion options. Therapy is confidential and moves at your pace.
The length of therapy varies based on your goals and needs. Some people find benefit from a few sessions to process a specific concern, while others prefer ongoing support over months or years. Your therapist will work with you to identify your goals and discuss a timeline that feels right for you.
Look for a therapist with experience in adoption-related issues and a counseling approach that resonates with you. Signs of a good therapist include active listening, non-judgment, cultural competence, and genuine investment in your wellbeing. Many therapists offer initial consultations—this is a great opportunity to see if you feel comfortable with them before committing to ongoing sessions.
Browse adoption therapists on First Session, view their profiles, watch their intro videos, and check their availability. Most therapists offer online and in-person sessions. You can book directly through the platform, and many offer introductory sessions to help you get started.