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COUNSELING

We’re here to help.

There are times when we all can use a bit of guidance. Our team of compassionate and expert therapists can provide you with the tools you need to work through any issue you or your family may be experiencing. We specialize in adoption and adoption-related issues, and use holistic and personalized approaches to help you, your child, or your family member tackle any challenge you are confronting, including anxiety, attachment disorders, grief and loss, depression, parenting challenges, emotion regulation, and stress.

Our team of therapists are experts in their fields and have worked with all members of the adoption triad, at every stage and age—from young children and teenagers, to adults and seniors; from birth parents to new adoptive families to adult adoptees, and everything in between.

No matter where you are in your life journey, we can offer you a safe space to work through any issue without judgement. Your therapist will develop an approach that is catered to you and your specific needs.

We are also offering virtual therapy! This is a challenging time for all of us. Our goal is to make it as convenient as possible for you to get in touch with our therapists online so you can receive the well-being services you need safely and securely.

To learn more, contact us today or click below to schedule a free phone consultation with one of our therapists. 


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MEET OUR THERAPISTS

Get to know our team of professionals.  Each of our caring therapists brings years of experience and expertise, and can provide you or your family with the support you need.

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Mark Lacava | LCSW-R

Mark has worked extensively with Individuals, adolescents, and families. His expertise is in LGBTQ issues, trauma, behavioral problems, and loss. He starts where the client is and helps them reach for where they want to go.


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Christine Tangel | LCSW

Christine has more than 10 years of experience as a therapist, coach and trainer. She specializes in providing emotional and educational support to all members of the adoption community. She incorporates attachment and trauma- informed approaches with her clients.


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Tasha Blaine | LMSW

Tasha has worked extensively with all members of the adoption community, offering counseling and support to those who are struggling in their relationships, facing behavioral challenges, and experiencing grief and loss. She also has significant experience counseling birth parents.


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Our APPROACH

At Spence-Chapin, we believe that every family and every adoption story is different. We tailor our treatment to meet each client’s needs, providing a blend of behavioral and relational therapy to best support individuals and families and effect positive change. We will use the types of therapy that best resonate with you and your family’s needs.


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 Our therapists are experts in a variety of evidence-based methods including:


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INSURANCE & FEES

We are here to help you and offer affordable professional service fees. Our counseling services are offered on a sliding scale to adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive parents. We offer financial aid, assist with out-of-network reimbursements, and the following insurance panels*: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna, and Cigna.

*Our ability to schedule you with therapists on certain panels is based on their individual availability.

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We have received the Human Rights Campaign’s All Children – All Families Innovator Seal of Recognition for our competency working with LGBTQ+ adults and children.

Questions?

To learn more email postadoption@spence-chapin.org or call 646-539-2167

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