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Support for adoptees and adoptive families
CBT-based counseling for adults and families navigating the emotional aspects of adoption.
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4.95from 113 reviews
In-network with
- UnitedHealthcare
- Aetna
- Medicare
- Oscar Health
- Meritain Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- Cigna
- Optum
- Highmark BCBS WNY
- Univera Healthcare
- MagnaCare
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Industry-leading, structured care
Progress measured monthly, not guessed at
We respond within one business day
Every clinician state-licensed
Why MindView
Most therapy for Adoption Counseling has no structure. Ours has four stages and a scoreboard.
Most practices deliver therapy for Adoption Counseling however the therapist you happened to get was trained. We run one format for every client, and we measure it.
- 01
Intake
What is actually going on, rated 0 to 10 as your baseline.
- 02
Your history
Why it is happening. History, relationships, work, health.
- 03
Treatment plan
Written and collaborative, built against those causes.
- 04
Monthly review
Standardized measures, reviewed with you. You see the trend.
A license is where our training starts, not where it ends.
Every clinician is state-licensed before they see a single client. Then they train with us across every modality, and how to match one to the problem in front of them.
What clients say
4.95 averagefrom 113 reviews
- 5 out of 5 stars
MindView Therapy has great customer service and is very flexible, with good therapist availability and clear communication of any changes. Genuinely a great place for therapy with zero judgement.
Kailani M.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The support staff was very helpful in assisting me to find the right provider. And the provider they found me is personable, a good listener, has good advice, and appears to be quite knowledgeable. I'm very happy with my decision to go with MindView.
Kevin R.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I truly felt seen, heard and understood by my therapist. Goals and next step expectations were clearly explained for processing.
Diane S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I had a great onboarding experience with MindView. My therapist took the time to do a really thorough intake, which I appreciated, and the staff keeps communication clear and consistent. Plus, they handled my insurance verification hassle free.
Jennifer P.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I'm new to this therapy place, however the couples therapist we are seeing is amazing so far. She's a great listener and I can't wait to see how much further we can get with her guidance.
Maritza M.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Great therapists, excellent customer service.
Meta
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- 5 out of 5 stars
My therapist has been incredibly supportive and compassionate. She creates a safe, welcoming space, and I truly feel heard and understood. I'm very grateful for her guidance. Highly recommend.
Laura S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The clinician is helpful. I would recommend this to my friends. I can communicate better with my family members. Thanks for your cooperation.
Sharmin S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The process to find a therapist was very smooth and quick. The intake did take some time, but it was a very thorough process. Overall a great service and very helpful.
Jorge Z.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Helpful, and they let you know everything in advance.
Naphtali S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
MindView Therapy has been wonderful to work with. The team is kind, responsive, and made the entire process feel easy from the start. I always felt heard and supported, and I really appreciate the compassionate care I've received. Highly recommend.
Angela D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had a great experience with MindView. They are easy to communicate with and handle my needs quickly. I've had some great sessions with my therapist and would highly recommend checking them out.
Kylah B.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
My therapist has done a great job of teaching me how to translate my thoughts into personal feelings, as well as helpful techniques to deal with my anxiety.
Ladale N.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I cannot say enough good things about my counselor. From the very start she made me feel heard, respected, and supported without judgement. She is a great listener and challenges me to grow in healthy ways.
Barbara D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
She is such a great therapist. She really listens to what you are saying and helps you figure out situations.
Leah D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The process from start to finish is made so easy. You get assigned to someone quickly and can choose from various time slots to work around your schedule. No sitting on a phone waiting, just quick and to the point with every step.
Shannon G.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had such a positive experience with MindView Therapy. The sessions have given me so much clarity and practical tools to handle life's ups and downs. I feel more equipped and confident moving forward. If you are looking for a supportive and insightful therapy experience, I highly recommend them.
Lucie L.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
She is an amazing therapist. She understands me and where I am coming from without hesitation. It is a complete judgement-free zone.
Barbie Z.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had a really wonderful experience at MindView. My therapist is a great listener and always made me feel heard and understood. I've seen meaningful progress. Would recommend.
Manana D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Kind, helpful, and good at what they do! My therapist is truly one-of-a-kind, and has helped me so much.
Nick B.
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Adoption counseling supports adult adoptees and adoptive families with the emotional side of adoption: identity, loss, belonging, trust, and family communication. It is not treatment for a disorder. Therapy uses cognitive behavioral and family-focused approaches to help you explore these experiences, strengthen relationships, and build coping tools at your own pace.
Does this sound like you?
- You love your family and still feel like something is missing.
- You are not sure you are allowed to grieve a person you never met.
- You wonder about searching for birth family and then talk yourself out of it.
- You brace for people to leave, even people who never have.
- As a parent, you feel shut out and do not know how to ask why.
- You feel guilty for having questions about where you came from.
- Past therapists did not seem to understand what adoption actually involves.
You do not have to be in crisis to start. If several of these sound familiar, therapy can help.
If several of these sound familiar, that is worth talking about.
Choose a time and send your request. It takes about 30 seconds and one short form.
Adoption builds families. It can also carry loss, grief, and long-running questions about identity and belonging. Both things are true at once, and adoption counseling is built to hold both.
What does adoption counseling actually address?
It is not treatment for a disorder. Adoption is not a disorder. It is support for the emotional weight adoption can carry.
For adult adoptees, that often means identity. Who am I connected to. What was I not told. Why do I feel a loss for people I never knew. Grief for a birth family you never met is real grief, and many adoptees have spent years being told, directly or not, that they have no right to feel it.
For adoptive parents, it often means the relationship. A child who pushes away. A teenager or adult child who has questions you do not know how to answer. The fear that asking about birth family means you failed.
For families together, it usually means communication. The topics everyone circles and no one starts.
Attachment is a common thread. Early separations and disruptions can shape how safe closeness feels later, and the American Psychological Association describes how those early bonds influence adult expectations of relationships.
Is what I am feeling normal?
Most people ask a version of this in the first session, and the honest answer is that the feelings adoption raises are extremely common and rarely discussed.
Adoptees frequently describe a fear of being left that does not match their actual life. Some notice they test relationships, or leave first, or hold back a piece of themselves. That is a learned protection, not a defect.
Others feel disloyal for being curious about birth family. Curiosity about your origins is not a verdict on the family that raised you. Holding both is possible, and a lot of the work is learning that it is allowed.
Adoptive parents often carry their own quiet grief, guilt, or fear of not being enough. That deserves attention too, and it rarely gets said out loud.
What does therapy for adoption-related concerns involve?
MindView uses cognitive behavioral tools alongside attachment and family-focused approaches. The mix depends on who is in the room and what you want.
Individual work with an adult adoptee often starts with the story: what you know, what you do not, and what you have concluded from the gaps. Your therapist helps you examine the conclusions, particularly the ones formed when you were too young to know better.
From there the work is practical. Managing the anxiety that comes up around closeness. Deciding whether and how to search for birth family, without pressure in either direction. Handling contact if it happens, including the versions that do not go the way you hoped.
Family work focuses on communication. Your therapist structures the conversations that are too hard to start on your own and helps each person be heard without the exchange collapsing into defensiveness.
How long does treatment take?
We will not put a number on it, and you should be skeptical of anyone who does.
Identity and family work is usually steady rather than fast. What we can tell you is the method. Your first session is an intake, the early work takes a fuller look at your history, and the treatment plan is built with your therapist out of that. From there sessions are weekly, and once a month you review standardized measures together to see whether mood, anxiety, and functioning are actually changing. If something is not helping, the plan changes.
Some people come to work on one specific thing, like preparing for contact with a birth parent. Others stay longer. Your therapist will be straightforward about what they see rather than promising an outcome.
Can we do this as a family if we live in different places?
Yes. Sessions are conducted by telehealth, which makes it possible to include family members who are not local.
That matters for adoption work specifically, because adult adoptees and their parents often no longer live in the same city. Sessions by video remove that obstacle.
Getting started
MindView works with adult adoptees, adoptive parents, and families in Jamaica and Queens, NY, and Buffalo, NY. All clients are 18 and older.
We are in-network with most major insurance plans and currently accepting new clients. Book a session online or call (646) 493-4007. We respond within one business day.
What does it look like?
- •Grief, loss, or identity questions connected to adoption
- •Anxiety, low mood, or difficulty with trust and attachment
- •Tension or communication struggles within an adoptive family
- •Uncertainty about searching for or reconnecting with birth family
- •Wanting support that understands the complexities of adoption
Who is this for?
- •Adult adoptees processing identity, loss, or family questions
- •Adoptive parents and families seeking support
- •Anyone navigating the emotional side of adoption
What does therapy here actually look like?
The first three sessions follow a clear structure, so you always know what is coming next.
- The first session
Your therapist asks what brought you in and what you want from the work. You rate the intensity of the grief, the identity questions, and the difficulty with trust or closeness, on a 0 to 10 scale. You set a recurring weekly time before you leave.
- The wider picture
Your therapist walks through your life across childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, looking at placement, family, what you were told and not told, and the strengths that carried through. You can decline any question and keep answers short.
- Writing the plan together
You build the plan together. Goals target what you came in for: identity, loss, trust, or family communication, including any decision about searching for or contacting birth family. Each goal has concrete objectives. You also set one personal goal that matters to you.
- Ongoing
Weekly sessions work the plan at your pace. If family members are involved, your therapist structures the conversations that are hard to start alone. Once a month your therapist reviews standardized measures with you to see whether mood, anxiety, and functioning are shifting, and the plan is adjusted from what the measures show.
Therapy here is measured, not guessed
Once a month you have a measurement-based care review. You complete standardized measures, and your therapist reviews the trend with you. If something is not working, the plan changes. Regular therapy is the work. The review is the navigation system that keeps it pointed at the right target.
Sessions are weekly for the first two months to build a foundation, then frequency is reassessed with you. You set the pace, and you share only what you are comfortable sharing.
You do not have to figure this out alone.
Choose a time and send your request. It takes about 30 seconds and one short form.
Common questions
Do you take insurance for adoption counseling?
We are in-network with most major plans. In New York: UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Medicare, Oscar Health, Meritain Health, Oxford Health Plans, Cigna, Optum, Highmark BCBS WNY, Univera Healthcare and MagnaCare. We confirm your benefits before your first session.
What actually happens in the first session?
Your therapist asks what brought you in and what you want out of the work. You decide how much of your history to share and when. There is no required starting point.
How long does this take, and does counseling help?
It depends on what you are working on. Identity and family work tends to be steady rather than quick. Your therapist sets goals with you and reviews them instead of promising a result.
Do I need a diagnosis to start?
No. Adoption is not a disorder and you do not need a label to get support. Wanting to make sense of your experience is reason enough.
Can we meet by telehealth, and how soon?
Yes. Sessions are conducted by telehealth, which helps when family members live in different places. We are accepting new clients and respond within one business day.
Is this for adoptees, parents, or both?
Both. We work with adult adoptees individually, with adoptive parents, and with families together when strengthening connection is the goal.
How do I get started?
- 1
Check your insurance
Most major plans are accepted, and checking takes under a minute.
See if we take your insurance - 2
- 3
Meet your therapist
Your first session is an intake. Your therapist asks what brought you in, and you set a weekly time together.
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