my areas of focus as a transracial adoptee-centered therapist
Attachment-based
Attachment-based therapy is utilized when helping to overcome the impact of negative early childhood experiences in the realm of attachment. Improving understanding of your attachment style can increase awareness surrounding how your experiences during these early developmental stages of attachment may be affecting your current relationships and how to better identify and improve these patterns to enhance cognitive and relational functioning.
Trauma-Informed
A trauma-informed approach to therapy for transracial adoptees recognizes the unique challenges and innate trauma rooted int the adoptee experience. It prioritizes understanding the impact of adoption and attachment-related trauma that can lead to feelings of disconnection and isolation from all relationships within the adoption constellation. This method emphasizes creating a safe, supportive environment for you to feel validated, secure, and empowered to share your experience, advocate for yourself and find your voice, at your own pace and with empathetic and attuned support along the way.
Identity Integration
Identity integration is an integral part of being a transracial adoptee journey. This area of focus addresses the challenges that arise from not fitting into a singular box and consistently falling into the “other” box throughout one’s life. This confusion and complexity often leads to increased emotional distress, low self-esteem, and feelings of deep sorrow and isolation. This approach takes into account the importance of embracing all parts of you and uncovering the most authentic version of you that’s likely been suppressed as a 'means of survival to blend in spaces where you were born to stand out.
wholistic
My approach is wholistic. There is no “One size fits all” when it comes to therapy. It’s impossible to ascend toward a space of healing with a singular approach to achieving mental health and wellness. Knowing this, I will combine various elements from several counseling modalities to tailor my therapeutic guidance for your specific goals. My soul goal is to support you in healing your whole self-mind, body, and spirit, in the way that best fits your style of growth and healing.