Foster Care and Adoption Counseling for Children and Teens
Foster Care and Adoption Therapist in San Jose
You’re a parent who cares about your adopted or foster child. You’ve been noticing that:
Your child isn’t able make friends
You have power struggles with your child about everything
Your home doesn’t feel safe refuge, it feels like a war zone and you just want your family members to have trusting and meaningful relationships with each other
It feels like you’ve tried everything and you’re burned out with figuring out how deal with your child
Your child is longing for their first family and you don’t know how to help them
There is Hope for your Family in Adoption and Foster Care
Including the whole family in the therapy process, I can help with these problems.
I can relate with all members of your family: you (and your partner), your biological children, and your adopted children, to talk about their experiences and help them feel understood and validated.
We will work on how to communicate requests and needs in a way that intentionally helps your child feel connected to you.
I am passionate about helping children connect with their adoptive parents in a way that will set them up for positive trusting relationships their whole lives.
Through our work together we can get your family to a place where there are trusting and meaningful relationships in your home and everyone feels heard and validated.
About Foster and Adoption Therapy with Hannah Ly
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Growing your family with international adoption was a long process. Your child is finally in your home!
I understand the needs of families who have adopted internationally, how to both help your new child integrate into your family and also empower you to honor your child’s cultural heritage and experiences, while also acknowledging their past hurts and losses.
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For the children from hard places, healing their attachment wounds is essential to help them be the best kid they can be.
I work with you as the caregiver with your child, to help increase connection and secure attachment to set a foundation for a lifetime of love.
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You said “yes” to welcoming your foster child into their forever home.
Now what?!?
I help families who have recently adopted build connection and secure attachment along with structure to ensure your child has the opportunity to grow and thrive.
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There may have been a hard road that led you to infant adoption, but you were ready to meet your child when it was time.
You want to make sure you create a healthy understanding of what adoption is by creating a home environment where conversations and questions are honored.
Depending on your adoption story, you may also have a desire to nurture a relationship between your child and their biological family.
I have experience and knowledge navigating the complexities of adoption, and can help you create a household where adoption is honored for all that it is.