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My Practice

My goal is to empower and normalize your experience of being an adoptee, an adoptive parent or a birth parent so that you can lead a happier, more fulfilled personal, family and professional life…

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Expert Testimony

I have been qualified as an expert in adoption through my years of training and experience. The number of jurisdictions in which I have qualified as an expert has increased along with my reputation as a psychologist versed in adoption psychology and pathology.

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My Practice …

Are you triggered by feelings of sadness, loss or family problems due to an adoption issue? As a clinical psychologist specializing in adoption I can help by giving you the necessary tools to make meaningful and long lasting changes. As an adult adoptee I know from the inside what it takes to heal…

My goal is to empower and normalize your experience of being an adoptee, an adoptive parent or a birth parent so that you can lead a happier, more fulfilled personal, family and professional life. Dedicated to serving, educating and treating individuals and families touched by adoption and foster care as well as other complex family constellations including international adoption, trans-racial adoption, gay and lesbian, single parent, grandparent and stepparent families.

Dr. Tracy L Carlis

Licensed Clinical Psychologist Specializing in Adoption
PSY 16888

Dr. Tracy L Carlis
Licensed Clinical Psychologist Specializing in Adoption
PSY 16888

Individual therapy
Group therapy
Family therapy
Couple therapy
Infertility Counseling

Expert Witness for Adoptee Parricide and Homicide Capitol Murder Cases
Competency Evaluations for Birthparents
Guest Speaking, Teaching and Consultation
Adopt and Foster Parent Support and Education

Relinquishment Counseling for Birthmothers
Pre and Post Adoption Counseling
Enabling Prospective Adoptive Parents to Navigate The Adoption Process
Attachment Disruption Treatment for the Adopted Child

I am dedicated to serving the needs of the community of adoption by offering training, education, consultation, advocacy, expert testimony and clinical treatment.