Adoption Psychiatrists in 10018
Leonie Johnson-Sena
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10018
As a Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist with years of experience, I treat the full spectrum of psychiatric conditions. The enitire focus of my practice is personal empowerment and the elimination of shame in regard to mental, behavioral and emotional health. It is my delight to help bring dignity back to the lives of adults and children. If you have taken the first steps to go see a psychiatrist for whatever the reason, reaching is a sign of strength, not weakness. The goal of my practice is for my patients to gain strength, useful tools and insight to successfully manage
As a Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist with years of experience, I treat the full spectrum of psychiatric conditions. The enitire focus of my practice is personal empowerment and the elimination of shame in regard to mental, behavioral and emotional health. It is my delight to help bring dignity back to the lives of adults and children. If you have taken the first steps to go see a psychiatrist for whatever the reason, reaching is a sign of strength, not weakness. The goal of my practice is for my patients to gain strength, useful tools and insight to successfully manage
David H Cole
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10018
It is my goal to work together, to use the most effective treatment-whether it is talk therapy, medication, or a combination of both-to alleviate pain and help you live a more satisfying and enjoyable life.
It is my goal to work together, to use the most effective treatment-whether it is talk therapy, medication, or a combination of both-to alleviate pain and help you live a more satisfying and enjoyable life.
Dara Cho
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10018
What draws me to this work is the power of change through talk therapy, that getting to know one's inner life over time can lead to changes within and without. I also believe that medications can sometimes be helpful to facilitate this change, but I think it is important that the intersection of therapy and medication, as well as the meaning of taking medications be explored.
What draws me to this work is the power of change through talk therapy, that getting to know one's inner life over time can lead to changes within and without. I also believe that medications can sometimes be helpful to facilitate this change, but I think it is important that the intersection of therapy and medication, as well as the meaning of taking medications be explored.
Aderonke Ayodele Oguntoye
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10018
I am an ivy league trained psychiatrist who is double board certified in adult and forensic psychiatry. I provide psychotherapy (talk therapy) and/or psychopharmacology (medication) to high functioning adults. Conditions treated in this practice include but are not limited to mood disorders, adjustment disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic illnesses, interpersonal/relationship difficulties as well as issues around trauma, grief and loss. This is not an exhaustive list of services. Please contact me directly to discuss your case and if this practice is right for you.
I am an ivy league trained psychiatrist who is double board certified in adult and forensic psychiatry. I provide psychotherapy (talk therapy) and/or psychopharmacology (medication) to high functioning adults. Conditions treated in this practice include but are not limited to mood disorders, adjustment disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic illnesses, interpersonal/relationship difficulties as well as issues around trauma, grief and loss. This is not an exhaustive list of services. Please contact me directly to discuss your case and if this practice is right for you.
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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.