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Foster & Adoption Counseling
Support for Foster & Adoptive Families
Families formed through foster care and adoption have stories all their own. There can be tremendous joy in those stories, along with questions or challenges that other families may not fully understand.
A child may struggle with trust even when they are surrounded by people who love them. Parents may find that familiar parenting strategies do not work the way they expected. Questions about birth family, identity, belonging, or earlier experiences may surface at different ages and stages.
Sometimes those questions arrive years after everyone thought the transition was complete.
At the Center for Counseling & Family Relationships (CCFAM), our counselors understand that foster care and adoption can add layers to the experiences children, parents, and families already face. We provide counseling that respects your family’s individual story while helping you strengthen the relationships you are building now.
Your Family May Be Experiencing…
…behaviors that seem bigger than the situation that triggered them
…difficulty trusting caregivers or feeling secure in relationships
…questions about adoption, birth family, identity, or belonging
…grief connected to people, relationships, places, or experiences that have been lost
…strong reactions to transitions, separation, or uncertainty
…parenting challenges that leave you wondering whether you need a different approach
…conflict between family members who are experiencing the same story very differently
…school or peer struggles that may be connected to something happening beneath the surface
…new questions about earlier experiences as a child moves into adolescence or adulthood
You may recognize several of these concerns, or none of them. Foster care and adoption are part of your family’s story, but they do not automatically explain every struggle your family encounters.
That is why we begin by getting to know you.
Parenting Support
Families may feel unsure how to respond to unexpected behaviors, set healthy boundaries, or understand how a child’s past may be shaping life at home.
Multiple Forms of Support
Every family is different. Children, parents, and other family members may need different kinds of support at different times, making flexible care especially valuable.
Adoption Across Life Stages
As children grow, new questions about identity, birth family, and belonging may emerge, sometimes resurfacing during adolescence or major life transitions.
Understanding Children’s Behavior
Children may express difficult experiences through behavior when they don’t yet have the words, leaving parents wondering what their child needs and how to help.
The CCFAM Family Therapy Process
Session 1: Getting to Know You
Your first appointment gives us time to understand what brought you to counseling, relevant history, and what you hope will be different.
For younger children beginning play therapy, the process starts with a parent intake so the counselor can learn about your child before meeting with them individually.
Sessions 2 & 3: Understanding Your Needs
As your counselor gets to know you or your child, you will begin identifying areas of focus and discussing goals for counseling.
We do not assume that every concern is caused by foster care or adoption. Instead, we consider the whole person and the experiences that may be relevant to what is happening now.
Continuing Counseling
Counseling continues based on the goals you establish with your counselor. Depending on your family's needs, the process may include individual sessions, parent meetings, or family counseling.
Meaningful change often begins to emerge within 10–14 sessions, although every person and family is different. We generally recommend beginning with weekly appointments so there is enough consistency to establish the counseling relationship and begin making progress.
Your counselor will talk with you about frequency and duration based on your individual needs.
Wanting To Schedule?
You do not need to know exactly what kind of counseling your family needs before contacting us.
Our Client Relations team can help you consider counselor specialties, availability, insurance, and which type of appointment may be the best place to begin.
Appointments are available during the day, in the evenings, and on Saturdays. Virtual counseling is available for teens and adults when appropriate. Play therapy sessions for children take place in person at our north Fort Worth office, while parent meetings may be available virtually.
Assisted Scheduling
Reach out and connect directly with one of our friendly staff members by calling 817-232-9400. We're here to answer all your questions about couples counseling and guide you through the process with care.
New Client appointment
Explore CCFAM's staff page below to learn more about our counselors. Click on a counselor’s name to watch their introductory video, review pricing details, check In-Network insurance options, and use the Book Now link to easily schedule your appointment.
The CCFAM Difference
At CCFAM, we are proud to offer a highly qualified and collaborative team of professionals, including Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), and Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW). With this diverse range of credentials, we’re able to fully support our mission—Support on Life’s Journey, Opportunity to Heal, and Sifting of Values—for every member of your family.
Our team also includes LPC and LMFT Supervisors who provide direct supervision to LPC Associates, LMFT Associates, and LMSWs on staff. This built-in supervision model fosters a strong, growth-oriented practice culture and ensures that associates benefit from experienced, credentialed guidance throughout their clinical development.
There Is Room for Your Whole Family’s Story
Foster care and adoption can hold joy and loss in the same story. Questions that seemed settled may return in a different form, and challenges that look simple from the outside may have more happening underneath.
Your family does not need to fit someone else’s idea of what foster care or adoption should look like before you ask for support.
At CCFAM, we want to understand the family in front of us and help you find a way forward that fits the people you love.
Your Questions Answered
Does foster care or adoption have to be the reason we come to counseling?
No. It may be central to what brings you in, one factor among several, or simply an important part of your family’s history that you want your counselor to understand. We will not assume every concern is related to foster care or adoption.
Do you work with both foster and adoptive families?
Yes. Our counselors can support children, parents, and families whose experiences include foster care, kinship care, or adoption. Because every family’s circumstances are different, your counselor will work to understand your particular needs rather than approaching every family the same way.
Can parents receive counseling while our child is also in therapy?
Yes. In some families, a child may participate in play therapy or individual counseling while parents receive separate parenting support. Family counseling can also become part of the process when appropriate. Our larger team gives us flexibility to coordinate different types of support when a family would benefit from them.
Do you work with adult adoptees?
Yes. Questions related to adoption can take on different meanings throughout adulthood. Some adult adoptees seek counseling specifically to explore adoption, birth family, identity, or loss. Others come for concerns unrelated to adoption but want a counselor who understands that it is part of their history.
Do you offer play therapy?
Yes. CCFAM provides play therapy for children at our north Fort Worth location. Child play therapy sessions are in person. Parent meetings may be held in person or virtually when appropriate.
Can you help us with parenting?
Yes. Parents can receive support whether or not their child is currently in counseling. Our upcoming Parenting Counseling page explains more about the ways CCFAM can work with parents through different ages and stages.
Is Christian counseling available?
Yes. For clients who desire it, faith and a Christian worldview can be incorporated into counseling. We also welcome clients from different backgrounds and respect each client’s beliefs and values.
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