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We exclusively work with people connected to adoption and our team of therapists understand the complexities  adoption brings throughout different life stages. You can find comfort and support in our consultation and therapy services when the need arises. Individuals, couples, and families are welcome!
We offer virtual therapy and consultations! Â Our goal is to make our support services as convenient as possible; we offer virtual sessions, as well as, in-person sessions to meet your needs.
Spence-Chapin is now offering our virtual therapy to New Jersey families as well as New York families, where we will aim to create a non-judgmental space for individuals, couples, children, and families to feel heard and supported.
Consultations are short-term and flexible support. They can offer you guidance and individual support when facing a particular challenge such as navigating open adoption, search and reunion, and more. Any issues or experience in adoption can be explored in a consultation. Consultations are available for prospective adoptive parents just starting their adoption journey or for adoptive parents, adult adoptees, and birth parents that would like to explore a specific topic. We provide a safe space for you to talk to a professional in the adoption field who can help guide you to the answers you are looking to resolve.
If you feel anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed by your current situation? Are you having challenges with relationships or want to improve your family’s interactions? Therapy can help you. At Spence-Chapin, we provide a non-judgmental space for individuals, couples, children, and families to feel heard and supported. We tailor our approach to meet your needs, providing a blend of behavioral and relational therapy to best support you and affect positive change.
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.
Check out Mark on the Creating a Family podcast here.
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.
We are here to help you and offer affordable professional services. We are on the following insurance panels: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna, and Cigna and assist with out-of-network reimbursements.* We offer limited financial aid.
*Our ability to schedule you with a therapist on a certain panel is based on their individual availability; insurance billing is available for therapy services and is not available for consultations which are not considered a clinical service.
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.
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