Posts Tagged ‘therapy’
Beyond Words: How Unspoken Moments Create the Deepest Opportunities for Healing
There is a particular kind of comfort that comes from being understood without explanation. As an adoptee and a psychologist, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful this unspoken understanding can be…
Read MoreWhy Does Therapy Cost So Much?
One of the most common—and completely understandable—questions I hear is: “Why does therapy cost so much?” It’s a question I welcome, because the answer helps humanize therapists and sheds light…
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month: 3 Things I Wish Every Person Could Know
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, join Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker – licensed psychologist, transracial/international adoptee, and adoptive parent – as she describes three key themes that commonly arise in…
Read MoreThe One Thing You Cannot Ask Your Child’s Therapist To Do
As an adoption-competent therapist, there are a number of areas in which I can offer support to your child. If they have separation anxiety, I can help them feel secure…
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