Are you someone impacted by adoption?
Right now, you may be experiencing:
- Complex feelings about your identity, wondering where you truly belong or who you really are
- Deep-seated grief or loss related to separation from birth parents, family, or culture, even if the adoption was positive
- Challenges with attachment, perhaps struggling with trust, intimacy, or fear of abandonment in relationships
- Questions about your origins, medical history, or family background that remain unanswered
- Feelings of being different, disconnected, or like an outsider, even within your adoptive family
- Shame, guilt, or confusion surrounding your adoption story or your feelings about it
- Symptoms of anxiety, depression, or C-PTSD related to pre-relinquishment experiences, relinquishment itself, or challenges post-adoption
You’re realizing that your adoption experience is getting in the way of your life:
- It impacts your sense of self and makes it difficult to form a cohesive identity
- Your relationships are affected by underlying attachment insecurities or fears
- You struggle with persistent feelings of grief, loss, or longing that others may not understand
- Navigating reunions or contact with birth family (or the lack thereof) brings up complex emotions
- You feel pressure to be grateful for your adoption, making it hard to acknowledge or express difficult feelings
- The lack of information about your origins leaves you feeling incomplete or searching
You’re wondering…
- Why do I still struggle with my adoption, even if I had a loving adoptive family?
- Is it normal to feel grief and loss related to adoption?
- How can I heal from attachment wounds I don’t consciously remember forming?
- Can I integrate my adoption experience into a positive sense of self?
- How do I navigate relationships with both my adoptive and birth families (if applicable)?
- Can therapy help me understand and process the unique complexities of adoption?
You’re longing for…
- A clear and integrated sense of identity that honors all parts of your story.
- Healing from the core wounds of separation, loss, and potential early trauma.
- Secure and fulfilling relationships built on trust and authentic connection.
- Resolution of unanswered questions about your origins, or peace with the unknowns.
- Validation for the complex and often contradictory feelings related to adoption.
- A narrative that makes sense of your life experience and fosters self-compassion.
How we can help you.
At Evergreen Counseling, we understand that adoption, while often creating loving families, involves inherent loss and potential trauma for all members of the adoption triad (adoptee, birth parents, adoptive parents). We recognize the unique complexities adoptees face regarding identity, attachment, grief, and belonging. Our trauma-informed therapists are knowledgeable about adoption-specific issues and provide a safe space to explore these sensitive themes without judgment.
What you’re longing for is possible.
By pursuing therapy for adoption trauma at Evergreen Counseling, you can imagine the following:
Feeling confused.
Experiencing healing from adoption-related wounds.
Grieving.
Developing a more integrated sense of self.
Struggling with identity and relationship issues related to your adoption experience.
Improving relationships and finding peace and understanding within your unique story.
What if I’m Not Ready?
Not Quite Ready to Book a Complimentary Concierge Matching Call? That’s Okay.
We understand that taking the first step towards therapy can feel overwhelming. We’re here to make this decision easier for you.
Starting therapy can bring up mixed feelings—part of you might be eager, while another part hesitates to confront deeply buried emotions. You might doubt whether therapy can help, especially if you’ve struggled for a long time or had disappointing experiences with untrained therapists or life coaches. At Evergreen Counseling, our trauma-trained therapists are deeply committed to providing expert care.
Here’s How We Can Help You Move Forward
- Complimentary Concierge Matching Call: Our concierge matching call is an opportunity for you to ask questions, share your concerns, and see if our approach feels right for you—without any obligation.
- Reimbursement Options: Concerned about the cost? We can guide you on how to get reimbursed for therapy using your out-of-network insurance benefits, making high-quality care more accessible to you.
- Informed Decision: Whether you’re ready to start or still exploring your options, we want you to feel fully informed and confident in your choice.
