About Adoptee Alliance

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My name is Steve Sunseth. I am a registered social worker and the founder of Adoptee Alliance. I am also a baby scoop era adoptee. 



By providing adoptee counselling, we help Adult Adoptees discover their true selves, heal the invisible scars of relinquishment, rediscover a sense of belonging in the world, and build richer, more meaningful lives.

Our Mission

As psychotherapists, social workers, counsellors, and Adoptees, we are committed to providing a safe space for Adult Adoptees to:
  • Heal the trauma they experienced in childhood
  • Explore the strategies they developed that protected them as children but perhaps no longer fully serve them
  • Recognize the core selves they have had to hide from the world up until now
  • Become the beautiful, authentic human beings they long to become
  • Support the creation of strong relationships with themselves and others
  • Build a sense of belonging and fullness

Experienced

Our team is experienced and understands the unique needs of adoptees

Personalized

In counselling, one size does not fit all. We take the time to understand your unique story.

Online Availability

Don't feel comfortable meeting face to face? No problem, we provide virtual sessions too!

Advocacy

We passionately advocate for adoptees.

Our Practice

See us on Psychology Today


At Adoptee Alliance we help Adult Adoptees heal from the trauma of childhood relinquishment


Adoptee Alliance offers evidence-based support for individuals impacted by the developmental trauma of adoption.


We provide personalized plans centred on somatic, psychodynamic, and relational healing, working collaboratively with our clients in a safe and inclusive environment. 


Our goal is to help our clients heal and find a renewed sense of belonging and connection.

Our Service


Heal from the comfort of your own home!
Adoptee Alliance’s secure, PHIPA-
compliant video therapy platform supports
you wherever you feel the safest.

Our services are accessible from anywhere
in Ontario, without worrying about
travelling, parking, or attending therapy in
person.
If you are ready to begin your journey
toward healing and want to start online or
in-person counselling, book a free
20 minute consultation today!

Are you an adult who was raised by a non-biological family?

Do you find yourself acting in ways you

wish you could change but can’t seem to

shake? Maybe you attribute your

undesirable behaviours to simply being

“bad,” or you feel like you don’t fully

belong anywhere. Maybe you’ve had a

reunion experience that left you feeling lost

and confused, or you’re embarking on a

reunion journey and need support. You’ve

come to the right place. We understand that

taking the first step can be challenging and

overwhelming. We are here to support you

on your journey towards personal growth

and a more fulfilling life. That’s why we

encourage you to read our FAQs, where we

address common questions about virtual

counselling.

free 20 minute consultations

Questions? Reach Out!

info@adopteealliance.com