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A psychotherapist in private practice since 1987, I see people who are at crossroads of their lives. Perhaps they are having trouble forming or maintaining meaningful relationships or are unsatisfied with their careers, or they seek clearer insight into themselves. Many of my clients are establishing careers in the arts, including film and theater, and I am especially attentive to their unique needs. I work with individuals, couples, and families.
I have particular expertise in adoption issues, including search and reunion. I am familiar with the needs and concerns of all members of the "triad". I supervise and educate other clinicians and professionals on adoption-related issues.
I appeared on ABC's Nightline (July 17, 2008), "Where Did I Come From? One Adopted Woman's Journey to Find Her Biological Mother" [see 3 min. video excerpt], discussing search and reunion matters with the adoptee. I also contributed to and appeared in the Emmy-award-winning VHI Rock Docs production "DMC: My Adoption Journey" which follows the search of Darryl McDaniel, founding artist of "RunDMC", for his birth mother. I was consulted for and was quoted in an article in The New York Times ("An Adoptee's Search for Roots, Loss and Gain Collide" by Sarah Kershaw, August 11, 2008). In the article I explain potential confusions and risks in a complicated search and reunion situation.
These are some direct questions that members of the triad raise and that I address in therapy:
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PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN ADOPTED:
Should I search?
How should I search?
How do I talk to my adoptive family about searching?
What should I do if I find my birth relatives?
What are the ways to make a successful reunion?
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PARENTS WHO ADOPT
Should I adopt?
What does adoption mean to my current situation?
What avenues are open for adoption?
What makes an adoption work?
What makes an adoption difficult?
What can I do when problems come up? |
BIRTH PARENTS WHO DON'T RAISE THEIR CHILD
How will my child feel about meeting me?
How will her/his parents react?
What should I tell my children?
What should I tell my spouse?
What are the ways to make a successful reunion?
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Adoption is a deep and powerful experience for all involved in the triad. Psychotherapy with an adoption-sensitive therapist provides special opportunities for growth and understanding.
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