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Counseling
There may come a point in your adoption journey when you need professional support. When that time comes, we’re here for you, licensed counselors well-versed in every aspect of the adoption process and a variety of counseling services to suit your particular needs.
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We offer:
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Individual and family therapy
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Play therapy for children
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Lifebook work
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Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) for parents
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Parenting interventions and support
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Activities to enhance attachment
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Advice on sharing your child's adoption story in an age-appropriate way
Each counseling session is led by Erin Nasmyth, our executive director and a licensed clinical social worker. Erin has more than a decade of experience in adoption, foster care and child mental health. You can read more about her here. If you are looking for additional adoption-competent therapists in the Charlotte area, we curated a list of colleagues on our Resources page.
Interested in seeing if we can help? Email Erin at info@adoptionsupportalliance.org.