Parent / Caregiver Counseling and Consultation
Are you 18 years or older?
Do you reside in one of these U.S. states or territories?
- If you are in a green state on the map below, you are eligible for counseling services with Beyond Words Psychological Services, LLC.
- If you are in a gray state on the map below, I can’t see you for counseling, but I’m happy to schedule a consultation meeting with you to provide customized education, advice, and resources. Visit the Contact Me page to schedule your consultation.
+N. Mariana Islands (green)
Please visit my National Adoptee-Therapist Directory to find a provider who works with clients under the age of 18 in your state of residence.
What type of services are you seeking?
Adoption is complex, and you deserve to work with a professional who understands the nuances of adoption. I have a literal lifetime of experience with adoption as an international and transracial adoptee from India, adoptive parent to a child from Ethiopia, and professional who has worked in the adoption community since 2002.
I work with adult adoptees, parents/caregivers, and other members of the adoption constellation from international, domestic, and foster care adoptions who are struggling with areas such as trauma; grief; loss; racial, ethnic, or cultural identity; attachment; parenting; life transitions, and relationships. I typically approach therapy through the lens of the 7 Core Struggles in Adoption (loss/abandonment, rejection, grief, guilt/shame, identity, intimacy, control), offering individual therapy tailored to fit your needs, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Brainspotting (BSP), both specialized forms of trauma therapy that can address the struggles experienced early in life.
I am authorized to provide telehealth/virtual counseling to caregivers who reside in the states that are part of the PSYPACT interstate compact and offer in-person services to caregivers who reside in the Denver Metro area.
Please view the Fees & Insurance page for information about rates.
If you are over the age of 18 and reside in an eligible state, visit the Contact Me page to request to begin counseling. If you'd like to begin exploring adoption-related topics on your own, consider ordering my journal as a starter resource for self-reflection.
Are you feeling stuck or lost, unsure of how to best support your adopted child or teen? Have you gone down the internet search rabbit hole to find resources, only to be left feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about which options will be the best fit?
Let's work together to find a path forward! Schedule a 45-minute Personalized Action Plan Consultation with me, where we'll develop a customized list of resources designed to support the next steps in your child’s journey.
This plan may include recommendations for particular types of evaluations to pursue for psychological, academic, or physical health; treatment modalities best suited to address your child’s unique needs; websites, books, or podcasts meant to provide a greater depth of knowledge about your child’s specific needs; or recommended groups and providers who can offer services virtually or locally.
Available to adoptive parents anywhere in the world, Personalized Action Plan Consultations are held by phone or video, making them an accessible and convenient option for seeking guidance on the best ways to support your young adoptee.
Please view the Fees & Insurance page for information on rates.
Visit the Contact Me page to schedule your Personalized Action Plan Consultation!
Are you looking for on-demand adoption courses to expand your knowledge and skills as an adoptive parent, foster parent, or professional? You’ve come to the right place! I’d love to share my unique “trifecta perspective” with you—as a clinician, adoptee, and adoptive parent!
I’m a licensed psychologist specializing in adoption, trauma, and racial identity development, and I have a literal lifetime of experience with adoption—as an international and transracial adoptee from India, adoptive parent to a child from Ethiopia, and professional who has worked in the adoption community since 2002.
Take advantage of several course features:
- View at your own pace, unlimited times over a 30-day enrollment period
- Earn a customized certificate of completion for each course that you finish
- Download full course slides
- Receive a link to resource lists compiled to complement each course's content
- Download a free parent discussion guide accompanying every Adoptees Like Me author reading video
- COMING SOON! Download full course transcripts
Visit my On-Demand Adoption Courses page to enroll in the lessons that fit your needs!