Adoption
For parents and families by adoption
You’ve worked so hard to learn about adoption and do everything right as a mom and yet it feels like you’re failing.
You are totally exhausted. You were up half the night either worrying about your child or soothing him after his latest nightmare. His total meltdowns at home and school have you frazzled and on edge and you worry you’re starting to coddle him in order to avoid a scene. You’re fighting all the time with your partner because he doesn’t think you discipline enough.
You’re even starting to wonder if you were meant to be a mom. You’re pretty sure everyone else thinks you suck at it and you’re wondering if they’re right. And way deep down, where you don’t even admit it to yourself, you realize you don’t like your child very much and that feels unforgivable.
Maybe once the adoption was final, you forced yourself to bury the painful feelings around not being able to conceive. Aren’t you supposed to just be completely joyful all the time now that you have a child? But the pain keeps popping up when you least expect it.
I help parents by adoptions who are exhausted and stressed beyond measure to rediscover peace and build connection in their families.
Together, we will figure out what's happening, and then come up with strategies and actions to take in order to move forward toward a healthier, happier, and more loving family.
I’m a mom through adoption myself and I know what it’s like to go through the challenges of parenting kids from difficult beginnings. I’ve felt sad, overwhelmed, and inadequate.
I offer my clients a safe, no-judgment space where they learn to let go of guilt while developing tools to build connection and love in their families. In therapy with me, it's okay to share your story—all of it—even the thoughts and feelings that scare you or make you feel ashamed.
There is always space for both tears and laughter as we work together to help you transform yourself and your family.
