Adoption Competent Therapy

Towson, MD | Online Throughout MD

Jade Shapiro, LCSW-C (she/her) offers adoption competent therapy, both individual and family therapy, for children & teens 12+ and caregivers and who are a part of adoptive, pre-adoptive, and foster families. Adoption competent therapy focuses on developmental trauma, adoption, and identity exploration. Jade has specialized training in somatic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and attachment issues. Additionally, Jade is a transracial/international, queer adoptee from China and lives locally in the Baltimore area.

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Issues that may come up in therapy

  • Family conflicts

  • Mood changes

  • Impulse control

  • Racial/cultural identity

  • Parenting support and coaching

  • Preparing to adopt or adjusting to placement/adoption

  • Preparing for and/or Processing Search and Reunion

  • Grief and Loss

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Sexual Behavior Problems or acting Out

  • Trauma / Post-traumatic stress

  • School advocacy and support

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