ADOPTION/ NON CONVENTIONAL FAMILIES/REUNIFICATION

With Deanna Doherty, LCSW

Adoption, being raised in a non conventional family, or the process of family reunification brings a unique experience. Whether you are a parent, child or family member in this family dynamic, it can be inherently stressful or scary to navigate. As an adoptee myself, I have personal as well as professional experience in this area. 

I am here to help you process this experience, and find solutions through a trauma informed lense. 

Some areas I can help: 

-Navigating being raised by non-biological parents 

-Navigating parenting an adopted or non-biological child

-Navigating contact with biological parents

-Navigating finding out later in life of other family you were not aware of before. 

-Navigating family reunification

-Navigating parenting a child within your family (niece, nephew, grandchild.)

No matter what, adoption or being in a non conventional family is unique and rarer than being raised by a traditional family and it can be lonely to feel like no one understands. I personally do. I am here to listen and help you cultivate the best relationship with yourself and your family as possible.