Therapy for Adopted Adults in Calgary
At Solasta Counselling in Calgary, we specialize in therapy for adopted adults, addressing emotional challenges like identity, attachment, and grief.
Why Therapy for Adopted Adults is Important
Being adopted can impact your sense of self, family dynamics, and emotional well-being throughout your life.Therapy for adopted adults helps address complex emotions, unresolved trauma, and identity issues. Therapy provides tools for adult adoptees to explore their feelings of loss, rejection, and attachment, while also helping them develop a healthier relationship with themselves and others.
Why Should Adopted Adults Seek Therapy?
Adopted adults often face unique challenges related to their adoption, such as feeling disconnected from their birth families or struggling with issues of abandonment.
Therapy helps address these struggles, improve emotional resilience, and foster a sense of closure and self-acceptance.
Common Issues Addressed in Therapy
Therapy for adopted adults provides a supportive space to explore and address the emotional and psychological challenges that can arise from the complex experience of adoption.
Many adopted individuals face unique struggles related to identity, attachment, and relationships, and these challenges can significantly impact mental health and well-being.
At Solasta, our team works with adopted adults to help them better understand and navigate these issues in a safe and non-judgemental environment. Some of the most common issues we help with include:
Identity and Self-Esteem Issues
Adopted adults may struggle with questions about their identity, including their cultural background and the sense of belonging to their birth or adoptive families.
Grief and Loss
Many adoptees experience a sense of loss related to their biological family, even if they have positive relationships with their adoptive family.
Attachment and Relationship Difficulties
Attachment issues can arise from early childhood experiences or difficulties in forming secure emotional bonds.
Rejection and Abandonment Issues
Feelings of abandonment or rejection can be a significant challenge for adopted adults, especially when they struggle to understand why they were placed for adoption.
Family Dynamics and Relationships
Adopted adults may face complex relationships with both their birth families and adoptive families.
Reunion with Birth Parents
Reunion with birth parents can be a transformative experience, but it often brings up intense emotions, expectations, and challenges.
Adopted Adult Trauma
For some adopted adults, their adoption experience involves unresolved trauma, whether from early life circumstances, neglect, or difficult transitions.
What to Expect in Therapy
When you come to Solasta for therapy as an adopted adult, you can expect a compassionate, individualized approach to support your emotional healing.
A Safe Environment
Focus on Your Goals
Personalized Therapy Approach
Confidentiality and Respect
Healing, Growth, and Transformation
We are committed to helping adopted adults heal, grow, and thrive by providing a therapeutic environment that fosters trust, understanding, and emotional transformation.
How Therapy for Adopted Adults Can Help
Therapy offers adopted adults in Calgary a valuable space to process complex emotions and gain clarity about their adoption experiences.
For many, adoption can bring up unique challenges related to identity, belonging, and relationships. Therapy helps adoptees navigate these feelings by providing a supportive environment where they can explore their thoughts and experiences.
Through therapy, adopted adults can develop healthier coping strategies, improve their sense of identity, and work through unresolved trauma or grief, leading to greater emotional resilience and healing. Here’s how therapy can help:
Self-Discovery and Healing
Therapy provides a supportive space for adopted adults to explore their adoption story and gain a deeper understanding of how it affects their emotional health. “How can therapy help me understand myself better?”
Through guided exploration, you can heal unresolved emotions, discover new insights about your past, and find clarity about your identity and relationships.
Emotional Regulation
Therapy helps you process difficult emotions, such as anger, sadness, or frustration, related to your adoption. “How can therapy help me manage my emotions?”
By developing emotional regulation skills, you can learn to navigate challenging feelings and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
Improved Relationships
Adopted adults often experience challenges in forming and maintaining healthy relationships. “How will therapy help me with relationships?”
Therapy helps you develop healthier attachment styles and communication skills, improving your relationships with both adoptive and birth families, as well as with partners, friends, and others.
Resolution of Trauma and Loss
Therapy provides adopted adults with the tools to process and heal from trauma or grief related to adoption. “How does therapy help with trauma?”
Through therapeutic techniques such as trauma-focused therapy, adopted adults can work through past wounds, find healing, and build resilience for the future.
Building Self-Esteem and Acceptance
Adopted adults may struggle with feelings of worthlessness or not fitting in. “Can therapy help me feel more comfortable in my own skin?”
Yes, therapy can help you build self-worth, enhance your sense of belonging, and develop a positive relationship with yourself, regardless of your adoption history.
Clarifying the Adoption Journey
Therapy helps adopted adults reflect on their journey and find meaning in their adoption experiences. “How can therapy help me understand my adoption?”
By gaining perspective on your adoption journey, you can develop a sense of closure and greater emotional well-being.
How Do I Know if Therapy is Right for Me?
If you’re considering therapy as an adopted adult, you may have questions about how it works and what you can expect. Here are some frequently asked questions that can provide insight into the therapy process and the benefits it offers for adopted individuals:
What Are the Benefits of Therapy for Adopted Adults?
Therapy provides a supportive and confidential space for adopted adults to process complex emotions related to their adoption experience.
It helps you address grief, trauma, and identity issues, develop healthier relationships, and enhance emotional regulation and self-esteem.
Through therapy, you can gain clarity about your past, heal emotional wounds, and create a more fulfilling future by improving your mental health and overall well-being.
It’s a path to self-discovery, resilience, and a deeper understanding of yourself.
How Long Do Therapy Sessions Last?
Therapy sessions typically last 50 minutes. The length of each session may vary depending on your individual needs and preferences.
Your therapist will collaborate with you to determine the most appropriate session duration and frequency, ensuring that each meeting is productive and helps you progress at a comfortable pace.
The goal is to create a rhythm that supports your emotional journey and healing process.
Is Therapy Effective for Adopted Adults?
Yes, therapy can be highly effective for adopted adults. It provides a safe space to explore and address the unique emotional challenges associated with adoption, such as identity struggles, feelings of loss or abandonment, relationship difficulties, and unresolved trauma.
By engaging in therapy, you can develop better coping mechanisms, improve your emotional well-being, and navigate the complexities of your adoption experience in a constructive way.
Many adoptees find therapy invaluable in gaining clarity, healing, and fostering positive changes in their lives.
Why Choose Solasta Counselling?
We understand the unique challenges faced by adopted adults, and our therapists are trained to provide compassionate, effective support.
Calgary Counselling and Psychology Services
Our Calgary psychologists have a wide range of experience and expertise in understanding the unique needs of our clients and helping you reach your therapy goals.
CAP
All of our psychologists are registered with the College of Alberta Psychologist.
PAA
Many of our psychologists are members of the Psychology Association of Alberta.
CCPA
Many of our psychologists are members of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
Specializing in Therapy for Adopted Adults
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FAQs
What types of therapy do you offer at Solasta Counselling?
At Solasta Counselling, we offer a wide range of evidence-based therapies tailored to your individual needs.
These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR for trauma, Narrative Therapy, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Each approach is designed to help address specific challenges, whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, trauma, or other concerns.
How do I know if therapy is right for me?
Therapy can be helpful if you’re experiencing emotional or psychological challenges that affect your daily life, relationships, or well-being.
Common signs include persistent feelings of sadness or anxiety, difficulty coping with stress, or a desire for personal growth and self-discovery.
If you’re unsure, an initial consultation can help you explore your concerns and determine if therapy is a good fit for you.
What can I expect during my first session?
Your first session at Solasta Counselling will focus on understanding your unique situation and goals.
You’ll discuss your current challenges, personal history, and what you hope to achieve in therapy.
This session allows your therapist to tailor a treatment plan that suits your needs, while also giving you an opportunity to ask questions and build a comfortable, trusting relationship.
Do you offer virtual or in-person counselling sessions?
Yes, Solasta Counselling offers both virtual and in-person sessions to accommodate your preferences and needs.
Virtual therapy allows you to access support from the comfort of your home, while in-person sessions provide a private, welcoming environment at our Calgary location and throughout Alberta.
Both options ensure the same level of care and confidentiality.
How long does therapy usually take?
The length of therapy varies depending on your goals and the complexity of your concerns.
Some clients see improvement in just a few sessions, while others benefit from longer-term support.
Your therapist will work with you to set realistic expectations and adjust your treatment plan as you progress.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes, all sessions at Solasta Counselling are confidential.
We follow strict professional and legal guidelines to protect your privacy.
The only exceptions involve safety concerns, such as risks of harm to yourself or others, which your therapist will explain during your initial session.