Adoption Psychiatrists in 10012

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Andrei Moroz
Psychiatrist, MD
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New York, NY 10012
I'm a board-certified psychiatrist whose specialty is psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. I treat people suffering with depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, inattention, low self-esteem, gender/sexuality issues, trauma, grief, and relationship or work difficulties. While my focus is therapy, I use medication when necessary.
I'm a board-certified psychiatrist whose specialty is psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. I treat people suffering with depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, inattention, low self-esteem, gender/sexuality issues, trauma, grief, and relationship or work difficulties. While my focus is therapy, I use medication when necessary.
(914) 233-3064 View (914) 233-3064
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Oliver Harper
Psychiatrist, MD
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New York, NY 10012
I am a board-certified child, adolescent, adult, and forensic psychiatrist on faculty at NYU School of Medicine/Bellevue Hospital Center. I am committed to providing comprehensive care for people of all ages. I believe that successful psychiatric treatment begins with formulating an individualized treatment plan together with you. I have completed advanced training in psychotherapy, and I practice therapy because I view it as a powerful tool to enhance personal growth and achieve lasting benefits. As a physician I prescribe medications when appropriate. If you have a therapist I will collaborate with them to optimize your treatment.
I am a board-certified child, adolescent, adult, and forensic psychiatrist on faculty at NYU School of Medicine/Bellevue Hospital Center. I am committed to providing comprehensive care for people of all ages. I believe that successful psychiatric treatment begins with formulating an individualized treatment plan together with you. I have completed advanced training in psychotherapy, and I practice therapy because I view it as a powerful tool to enhance personal growth and achieve lasting benefits. As a physician I prescribe medications when appropriate. If you have a therapist I will collaborate with them to optimize your treatment.
(646) 859-1622 View (646) 859-1622
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Lisa Roth
Psychiatrist, MD
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New York, NY 10012
People come to treatment for all sorts of reasons — anxiety, depression, trauma, difficulty functioning at work or school, family conflict, challenges in relationships, low self-esteem, or simply a desire to learn more about themselves. As a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist with expertise in both medication management and psychotherapy, I can help patients develop a treatment plan that meets their needs. My style is guided by warmth and flexibility, with the goals of helping patients build insight and reduce symptoms. Prospective patients can find more information about my practice at https://downtownpsychiatry.com.
People come to treatment for all sorts of reasons — anxiety, depression, trauma, difficulty functioning at work or school, family conflict, challenges in relationships, low self-esteem, or simply a desire to learn more about themselves. As a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist with expertise in both medication management and psychotherapy, I can help patients develop a treatment plan that meets their needs. My style is guided by warmth and flexibility, with the goals of helping patients build insight and reduce symptoms. Prospective patients can find more information about my practice at https://downtownpsychiatry.com.
(646) 798-6767 View (646) 798-6767
Adoption Psychiatrists

Does my adopted child need therapy?

Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioral or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.

When should adoptive parents seek therapy?

Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioral, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.

Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?

Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.

What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?

A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.