Taking the step to seek change is courageous.

I provide supportive and compassionate care to help you navigate your journey towards health, healing and self-discovery.

Services

 

  • I help adult adoptees find their unique place in their adopted families and support them as they navigate feelings surrounding the role of their birth families. I support individuals through the process of search and reunion and any associated concerns and issues that may arise.

  • If you're considering adopting internationally, many countries require pre-adoptive parents to receive a psychological evaluation. These evaluations must be completed by a licensed psychologist. I enjoy working with pre-adoptive parents and am able to provide these evaluations quickly with scheduling that suits the families needs. After the evaluations are completed, I am also able to answer questions around adoption and provide ongoing support for families if requested.

  • I offer unyielding support and perspective when you need to make changes in your life and rise to your true potential. I also work with parents to help them develop the skills to manage their child's worries, fears, and social emotional and behavioral challenges.

My Approach

I am a Massachusetts and Colorado licensed Clinical Psychologist as well as a MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education licensed School Psychologist. As an adoptee, I understand the impact adoption has on a person’s sense of self and their relationships. While everyone’s adoption story is different, I provide a safe and accepting space for adoptees and their families to share their experience, while giving them the tools to navigate the joys and challenges they may face on their journey. 

 

What they say

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—Letter from Patients/Parents:

"Thank you so much Dr. Donalds for taking the time to listen to me and for letting me feel safe. I think I have been able identify the areas that need work and am looking forward to continuing our conversations.”

—Letter from Patients/Parents:

"Dear Liz, Thank you for all your work with our son this year. You were such an important part of making his second grade experience such a success.”

—Letter from Patients/Parents:

"Thank you once again for the support and help you've given to our child. He is making good strides in the area of anger management. We've appreciated the fact that he knew you were there for him to talk to.”

—Special Education Director Early Childhood Program- Public School

"Dr. Donalds has an understanding of how to establish rapport with a child and work efficiently within a testing milieu. But her special talent lies in her composed, understated style. She has handled many stressful situations calmly and competently. she has the ability to deescalate conflict and tension, helping parents, teachers and child feel a sense of safety and trust, thus enabling them to work productively on the issue at hand.”

—Public School Principal 

"In my role as principal, I rely on Liz's expertise daily for guidance in caring for children who present with difficulties. In all instances, Liz's professionalism and expertise shine through. She is an intelligent, caring and dedicated person who is consistently able to offer sound advice in caring for the neediest children in our system."

 

BOOKS

Dr. Liz Adoption Books Series :
Exploring Adoption with Dr. Liz

Join the heartwarming journey of a group of adopted children as they navigate the twists and turns of growing up in the compassionate children's book series, Exploring Adoption with Dr. Liz Written with care and understanding, this series follows the lives of special friends, celebrating diversity, love, and the strength of family and friendship. The stories encourage children to celebrate their unique identities.