Adoption Process Counseling

Adoption CAN be a positive experience. Think of the reasons you first considered adoption and think of giving your child — and yourself — the gift of the life you desired. Your desires for you and your baby are the only priority.

Alexia will walk you through the adoption process, help you plan, and assess resources and referrals based on your individual needs. Whatever decision you make, she will make sure you have the right information, resources, and support to feel confident in your next step.

A home study is the first step in the adoption journey — the process that qualifies you to adopt a child. Requirements differ slightly by state, but generally include a home visit by a social worker, interviews, background checks, and paperwork.

Many parents feel intimidated by the home study, but it doesn't have to be that way. Parents often find that the process creates a structured way of thinking about what life will look like after adoption, so they feel prepared when the time comes.

Adopting a child can be incredibly rewarding for both the adoptive parent and the child. It's often one of the first options presented to couples having difficulty conceiving, but many couples choose adoption whether or not they can have children biologically.

If you're considering growing your family through adoption, working with a certified adoption counselor can help you better understand the process, answer your questions, and ultimately decide if adoption is the right choice for you.

Adoption is a wonderful decision — and it can also be difficult, involving a wide range of emotions. Some parents have wonderful experiences; others face challenges and wonder how to help their child build the skills they need to thrive.

Every adoption story is unique. Continuous post-adoption counseling and resources mean adoptive parents never have to feel alone on their journey.

There are well over 10 million adopted people in the United States. Every story is unique, but adoptees share a common thread: a difficult choice was made in their best interest.

Adoptees who learn about their story sometimes struggle with feelings of disconnection or being out of place — even when they were deeply loved. Alexia specializes in working with adoptees to help them accept their story and move toward a fulfilling life.

Some parents aren't in a position to provide the care a child needs. Placing a child for adoption means putting that child's needs before your own — it takes courage, selflessness, and love.

Considering adoption can make parents feel like they've lost control, but that's far from the case. Alexia will help you feel confident in whatever choice you make.

More and more LGBTQ couples and individuals are adopting children in need of caring, loving homes. Their adoption experience can look different than that of heterosexual couples, and it deserves counselors who understand.

Alexia guides LGBTQ people through the adoption process with understanding, reliability, and sensitivity — doing everything possible to make the journey as smooth as it can be.

Adoption often involves more than one professional — attorneys who specialize in adoption law and financial advisors who help you plan for a growing family. Alexia works alongside a trusted network so clients get coordinated support at every stage.

The names below are professionals Alexia has referred to and collaborated with. They're offered as a starting point; your therapy relationship with Alexia is separate from any decision to hire them.