Adoption-informed Counseling
for Individuals and FamiliesÂ
Are you looking for someone who truly understands the complexity of adoption?
You’re navigating the adoption process, you feel exhausted, or maybe just curious. Either way, you believe the best is on its way and it’s worth it to walk there with someone who understands.
As an transracial adoptee and a clinical counselor, I know how life-changing it can be for you to work with a therapist who recognizes this unique journey, who can make space to honor your story, and help you navigate complex emotions and nuanced circumstances with clarity and confidence.
Schedule a Free ConsultationWho I work with:
Adoptees
for adolescents (11+) and adult adoptees exploring identity, navigating complex emotions, and honoring their unique story in a space for themÂ
 Adoptive Parents
 for parents who deeply love their adoptees and want guidance, encouragement, and practice tools to support and connect with those they love
Families
 for couples and parent/child families seeking to strengthen relationships, navigate trauma, and create more connection and understanding at home
Groups
for teens, adult adoptees and parents who want community, connection, and support as they navigate the complexities of adoption together Â
Without appropriate support, adoptees may continue to struggle with a spectrum of mental health challenges.Â
The good news is that these challenges don’t have to define your or your adoptee's future!
With the right support, there’s a way forward that leads to healing, health, and hope-driven transformation – individually and collectively.
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You Don’t Have to Navigate This Road Alone
I believe you are worth being heard, honored, and empowered for a life of meaning and satisfaction.
In our sessions, you’ll gain practical tools for navigating adoption-related challenges while developing a deeper understanding of your unique story and those around you.
The path to healing begins with being truly seen and heard.
Schedule a Free ConsultationMeet Cam Lee Small, MS, LPCC
As an author, clinician in private practice, and dynamic advocate for mental health and Adoption Literacy, I bring lived experience and professional expertise to the forefront of my mission. My work has been featured by TEDx Minneapolis, CBS Minnesota, National Council for Adoption, Christianity Today, University of Minnesota School of Social Work, and Center for Adoption Support and Education.
My services are positioned so that for the first or hundredth time (both are therapeutic), you’d sit back or rise up in the relief of knowing you’re not alone.
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Where You've Met CamÂ
I've dedicated my career to supporting adoptees by providing trauma-informed adoption literacy education to those who listen.
Discover resources for understanding how the Adoption Literacy framework empowers adoptees, equips families, and strengthens communities as a powerful and dynamic intervention.
 Why Adoptees Need a New Kind of VillageÂ
In my TEDx talk, I introduce the Adoption Literacy framework for understanding the emotional and societal impacts of adoption - so communities can help adoptees reclaim their narratives, heal, and thrive. I share four key relational cues to equip parents, professionals, and allies to be part of lasting positive change.Â
 The Adoptee's Journey
In my book, I explore the nuances and complexities of the adoptee experience, revealing how history and faith communities have shaped adoption practices and outcomes over time. Through Adoption Literacy, I offer a path for adoptees to discover agency, embrace identity, and strengthen meaningful relationships across all their family systems.Â
 Community Awareness
In the interview with WCCO - CBS Minnesota, I shared about my personal journey from isolation to connection, and reflects on identity, grief, and healing in adoption. I discussed my return to Korea and the experience of meeting birth family in my book The Adoptee's Journey, offering hope and guidance for adoptees, families and communities alike.Â
