Adoption Support Therapy Decatur, GA

How Can Adoption Support Therapy Help?

At Your Journey Counseling and Wellness, we recognize the diverse needs of individuals and families touched by adoption. Our therapists offer a safe and understanding space to explore your feelings and experiences, helping you:

Adoptees:

• • Explore identity and self-discovery.
  • Process complex emotions related to separation, loss, and grief.
  • Build self-esteem and resilience.
  • Navigate relationships with birth families and adoptive families.

Adoptive Parents:

• • Strengthen parent-child attachment and bonding.
  • Develop effective parenting strategies for adopted children.
  • Address challenges related to trauma, attachment, and identity.
  • Build a strong and supportive family dynamic.

Birth Parents:

• • Process grief and loss associated with placing a child for adoption.
  • Develop coping mechanisms and find closure.
  • Navigate relationships with the adopted child and adoptive family (if applicable).
  • Heal from past traumas and build a positive future.

Our Approach to Adoption Support

We believe in creating a compassionate and non-judgmental environment where you can feel comfortable sharing your story. Our therapists utilize evidence-based approaches like attachment-focused therapy, trauma-informed therapy, and family systems therapy to tailor treatment to your specific needs.

What to Expect in Adoption Support Therapy

Your therapy journey will be personalized to you. It may involve individual sessions, couples counseling, or family therapy. We’ll work collaboratively with you to:

• Identify your goals for therapy.
• Explore your experiences and emotions related to adoption.
• Develop coping strategies and communication skills.
• Build stronger relationships and a sense of belonging.