Therapy for Foster and Adoptive Parents:

If you’re here, chances are you’ve already walked the path of becoming a foster parent—and maybe you’re now in the post-adoption phase, where people often assume “love is enough.” But as adoptive parents, we know the reality can be more complex.

Life as a foster parent is complex enough! Yet, adoption brings a new set of challenges that everyone magically thinks goes away! Your child’s needs may have shifted, and meeting them might now involve mental health therapy, psychiatric care, tutoring, mentoring programs, or additional educational support. And while you’re focusing on helping them heal and thrive, you might be quietly carrying your own emotional weight—because parenting children and teens with trauma can activate trauma responses in us, too.

Did you know you might qualify for respite care? Or receive extra support for groceries through your insurance? That your teen may be eligible for free college tuition in your state? These are resources no one hands you a manual for—but they exist.

As a therapist and fellow adoptive parent, I’m here to support both your journey and your child’s. Together, we’ll create space to care for your emotional well-being, explore the resources available to your family, and help you feel more equipped, connected, and supported every step of the way.

Here’s how I can support you:

• Therapy focused on your emotional well-being and identity as a parent
• Guidance navigating services such as respite care, educational supports, mental health referrals, and state-based adoption benefits
• A place to talk about the hard parts of adoption—without guilt or judgment