Separation Trauma Recovery

Separation trauma is the result of any separation from caregivers as a child. This could be due to adoption, death of parents, incarceration and many other means.

Effects of separation trauma on adult relationships can be very trying. These effects often cause insecure attachment styles with adult partners and even family members.

Counseling is generally very much needed in the life of an adoptee as adoption is a trauma. The needs of someone with separation trauma are multilayered. It is important to be able to develop a clear sense of identity and develop a secure attachment style.

Clear Skies Counseling offers a safe environment to work through the trauma of separation trauma. We will work through processing your personal story and develop a personalized plan to work through concerns.

Clear Skies Counseling provides a specialized track or treatment for Adult Adoptees as adoption especially can cause adverse effects from separation trauma, also known as relinquishment trauma.

Needs of an adoptee

Identity Exploration, emotional support, attachment and separation trauma, effects on adult relationships, communication and disclosure, unique transracial/transcultural needs, life transitions. Clear Skies Counseling offers specialized counseling to adoptees to work through their unique and special needs.

Adoption Competent Therapy

Clear Skies Counseling offers adoption specific therapies that are beneficial for adoptees. Adoption competent therapy includes addressing of identity exploration, attachment, grief and loss and family dynamics. Adoption competent therapy addresses the complexities of the effects adoption can have in relation to an adoptee‘s mental health.

Trauma Informed Therapy

Many people who have been adopted have experienced early life trauma. Adoption in itself is a trauma due to separation from birth parents regardless of the reason, neglect or abuse. Trauma informed therapy focuses on these concerns related to adoption and the impact on the adoptee’s mental and emotional well being.

Attachment Based Therapy

Attachment is a crucial aspect of an adoptee's emotional well being. Attachment based therapy focuses on building and strengthening secure attachments in all relationships, not just their adoptive family. This therapy helps address challenges related to trust, intimacy, and forming healthy relationships.

Search and Reunion Counseling

For adoptees who are interested in searching for and connecting with their birth families, search and reunion counseling can be beneficial. Clear Skies Counseling offers guidance and support throughout the search process, navigating attached emotions, managing expectations and establishing healthy boundaries.