Amy Geller LCSW

02/08/2026

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02/06/2026

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02/04/2026

01/26/2026

Meet Scout 🤎
I'm an 8 wk old golden retriever puppy &
aspiring therapy dog ...

til then I'm just working on healthy attachment, emotional regulation, and learning my name

01/20/2026

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I'll be in NYC on February 3rd. I'd love to see you!

You can register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-gratitude-adoption-race-and-the-church-tickets-1980788020290?aff=oddtdtcreator

12/21/2025

For decades, adoption research has largely been framed from the perspective of adoptive parents. Now, research is being led by the very people who were studied, adopted adults, who have questions about the differences in their lived experiences and what they were told to believe.

The preliminary data shatters the fairy tale.

Out of 661 adult adoptees surveyed, only 6% described their adoption as positive, while 9% reported feeling neutral, 20% negative, and 25% confusing. A staggering 40% described their adoption as traumatic.

Adoption trauma is real. And we can do better.

*If you are a policymaker: center family preservation and address poverty before parental termination.

*If you are a mental health or medical professional: demand and implement adoptee-centered education, diagnosis, and treatment.

*If you are an educator or institution: require standardized, adoptee-centered curricula.

*If you are an ally: amplify adult adoptee voices and challenge the fairy tale narrative.

Adoption will never end, we know this.

And still, we owe future adoptees more than compliance.

We owe them change.

** This is from our study that closed November 17, 2025. We are presenting more complex analyses and outcomes at the Society for Social Work Research in DC Jan ‘26. Once that presentation is done I will share those results here!

11/24/2025

🧭 Last week I had the pleasure of sharing my passion for working with adoptees with the clinicians at This 1.5 hour workshop "Therapy with Adoptees: A Clincal Compass" offers an overview of common presenting issues & resources across the lifespan.

🧭 Most, if not all, mental health clinicians will work with clients impacted by adoption at some point in their career regardless of setting. Yet, counseling programs don't offer much training on this subject.

🧭 If your interested in this workshop for your agency or practice, visit my website: adult-adoptees.com or email me: amygellerlcsw

11/22/2025

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Today is International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day, also known as 💙

For survivors of su***de loss, there is a unique and powerful comfort that may be gained by being in the presence of others who have experienced this complex type of loss. 🫂✨

Today, in-person events are taking place around the world, bringing su***de loss survivors together to gain understanding and support each other’s healing journeys. Some people attend every year as a way of honoring their loved one, checking in with themselves, and healthily recognizing the way their feelings evolve over time.

Join us today at 7pm EST for Live or find an event near you at afsp.org/survivorday

11/18/2025

A recent poll found that 38% of American adults are currently estranged from at least one family member, including a sibling, parent, or child (YouGov,2025).

11/17/2025

10/24/2025

When someone is struggling or grieving, even the smallest tasks can feel impossible. Asking them to “let you know what they need” adds yet another layer of responsibility: one more decision, one more message, one more emotional effort. Most of the time, they don’t even know what they need, let alone be able to ask for it. Real kindness moves without being prompted. It shows up gently, in the quiet ways that say: “you’re not alone and you don’t need to be okay for me to stay.” 💛