Mrs. Adams specializes in reproductive mental health which includes the spectrum of fertility challenges, perinatal loss, miscarriage, termination due to a genetic anomaly, post partum depression and adoption. She works with adolescents and adults who are struggling with eating disorders, couples with marital discord and relationship concerns and other mental health issues.
Modalities:
Individual, Couples, Family and Group Counseling
Areas of Expertise:
Conjoint Couples Counseling
Together with Dr. Craig Moorman, I provide a unique and effective approach to doing couples counseling. We each work individually with one of the partners and then meet jointly every other session to work on the relationship directly with all four people in the room. This methodology expedites healing while offering a supportive environment for the work
Adoption and Birthparent Counseling
Support for individuals and couples who are considering or are currently pursuing adoption as a means of family building as well as support for birthparents prior to and following the placement of a child for adoption.
Counseling for Fertility Challenges
Invasive procedures and medications can cause feeling out of control. Counseling includes strategies for coping with the stress of fertiity issues, including treatment, which focuses on acceptance rather than resolution for individuals encountering infertility.
Counseling for Women and Couples Facing the Challenges of Perinatal Loss, Stillbirth and/or Miscarriage
Having sustained a significant loss, grieving is a normal part of the healing process. The ordinary stages of grief are shock and denial, anger, depression, and eventual acceptance. The duration and order of each stage varies from one person to another. However, if feelings of hopelessness persist, you may wish the support of a professional therapist.
Counseling for Postpartum Depression
"Baby blues" usually have an onset of two to five days after delivery and end without treatment within a week or so. Women who suffer from postpartum depression are persistently depressed for more than two weeks, with typical onset occuring within the first six months after delivery. Treatment for PPD focuses on identifying symptoms, understanding issues, and preparing a plan to overcome them. Support and coping strategies are offered to ease through the transition back to health.
Counseling for Bereavement and Grief Issues
Counseling in this area focuses on the pain and sorrow that result from grievous losses, and the eventual potential of seeing the growth and wisdom that can emerge from the pain. Support is provided for all types of losses. In the words of Helen Keller: "Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it."
Counseling for Eating Disorders
Anorexia and bulimia (purging and non-purging types) are ways to attempt control in a world that feels out of control. Therapeutic interventions focus on exploring the underlying causative feelings, transforming behaviors, and addressing the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual issues associated with this form of addictive behavior.
Counseling for Relationship Challenges
Parenting issues, marital concerns, life transitions, professional conflicts, and other relationship issues can be overcome. Therapy sessions are customized to the specific set of challenges and goals determined by the client.
Professional Memberships
National Association of Social Workers
RESOLVE
Depression After Delivery
Postpartum Support International
Greater Washington Clinical Society of Social Workers
Families for Private Adoption