Services
Being able to tell your story, to know your story, is crucial for human development. For many of us though, there are missing pieces of this story when we are adopted, resulting in more questions than answers. Trying to establish self identity while in turmoil is quite often one of the greatest challenges and also one of its greatest rewards when obtained.
My adoptee counseling services provide a supportive space for adopted individuals and their adoptive families to explore the complex emotions surrounding their identity as an adoptee and unknown origins. Led by an adoption-focused counselor, my services help adoptees process feelings of loss while piecing together empowering life narratives. Abby guides clients in integrating their adoption story into a coherent self-identity, overcoming past hurt to uncover their strengths, values, and purpose. With compassion and expertise, Abby empowers adoptees to author their unique stories and discover who they truly are.
Services
Schedule today to take advantage of a free 30 minute first session or contact me.
*Please review appointment details below before scheduling any session.
Individual Sessions
$80/Session
Adoptee-centered sessions cater to the unique needs of the adopted individual. These sessions can offer numerous benefits, including an enhancement of self-esteem. By exploring and defining what it means to be an adoptee, these sessions can cultivate a stronger sense of self. They provide a safe space for adoptees to delve into their feelings and experiences, allowing them to build a clearer understanding of their identity. This self-awareness journey can empower adoptees, enabling them to navigate their life with increased confidence and self-assuredness.
Couples Sessions
$100/Session per Couple
Couples Adoptee Counseling is specifically crafted for the adoptive parents, providing them with the vital support and education needed to facilitate life with their adoptee, post adoption. This service is not only about imparting knowledge but also about nurturing resilience and understanding within the adoptive family. The counseling sessions work on enhancing communication between the adoptive parents, offering methodologies that can help them articulate their feelings, concerns, and aspirations more effectively. The focus is on fortifying their relationship, promoting mutual support and cooperation. This enhanced unity in turn, creates a more stable and nurturing environment for the adoptee, contributing positively to their overall development and wellbeing.
Family Sessions
$200/Session
Benefits for adoptive families: Adoptee counseling serves as an invaluable source of continued education and support after the adoption process has been finalized. This form of counseling can aid families in navigating the unique challenges that may arise post-adoption, fostering understanding, and facilitating improved communication among family members.
Adoptee counseling can provide families with strategies to help adoptees cope with issues related to identity, self-esteem, and belonging, which can often surface after adoption. It creates a supportive environment where all family members can express their feelings openly and learn how to respond effectively to one another’s needs.
Adoptee counseling can also equip parents with the knowledge and resources to better understand the adoptee's cultural and ancestral backgrounds, which is pivotal in raising a well-rounded individual who is aware of their roots and heritage. This ongoing support and education is vital for the well-being of all members of the adoptive family, ensuring a smoother transition and a solid foundation for a successful future together.
Adoptee Support Group
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Sessions: 8 1-hour sessions
Cost: $35/Session or $260 for all sessions paid upfront
Adoptee Support Group is a unique initiative that offers regular support to adoptees. This setting fosters a robust network of peer support, enabling adoptees to share their experiences, insights, and challenges with individuals who fully understand their unique circumstances. While this group does not function as a therapy group, it serves as a platform to address and discuss concerns, issues, and topics brought forward by the adoptees themselves. Facilitated by a psychotherapist who is also an adopteee, Abby brings a unique perspective to the group, creating a trusting and empathetic environment. The benefits of this group extend beyond mere conversation - it helps adoptees form meaningful connections with their peers, enhancing their sense of belonging and acceptance, and establishing trust within the group.
Appointment Details and Payment Information
Appointments are one hour long with the exception of a free 30 minute initial consultation. We will meet face to face virtually so that a trip to an office is not a requirement. Our conversations will be confidential and never recorded or shared without written permission. I respect the need to create a safe and trustworthy environment.
Once an initial contact has been made, I will return your email or phone call within 24 hours. We will introduce ourselves over the phone or by email and I will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. Please note that while my services do not include assessment, diagnosis or therapy, I am happy to provide referrals.
Once sessions are scheduled, I request at least 24 hours notice for rescheduling or cancelling. You will be responsible for full payment if an appointment is cancelled with less than 24 hours notice. Please also note that payment is due at the time of scheduling and before each session. Once your payment has been received a zoom link shall be emailed to you.
Please read, sign and return the required agreements listed below after scheduling your initial appointment.
Checks should be made payable to “Abby Jacobson, Adoptee Counselor, LLC” and mailed to PO Box 386, Putney, VT 05346
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Thank you. I look forward to hearing from you.