Expressive Roots Counselling

04/18/2025

Now accepting online and in-person clients. I specialize in neurodiversity, anxiety, adoption, and trauma. While I use a person-centered, mindful approach that includes art, play, and nature; sessions are tailored to your needs. Reach out by email if you have any questions. meaghancarriere@gmail.com or

09/02/2024

This is a great time to reach out to me for support, as many new families start with me each fall. Please let me know if you'd like a complimentary consult, or if you have any questions :)

08/07/2024

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Excited to promote this important book! Written by an adoptive mother and her son, with contributions from many adoptees who are courageous enough to share their stories.

Join us for the virtual launch of our new book exploring the intersection of adoption and suicidality. Author talks, Q&A, prizes, and more!

06/13/2024

A huge thank you to the amazing families I get to work with throughout the school year! This is a great time to contact me if you think you might like support through the summer or beginning in September. I specialize in working with Clients who fall under the umbrella of neurodiversity, using expressive art and play therapy. Let me know if you'd like a complimentary 30 minute consult to learn more :)

05/16/2024

Spending much time preparing and editing my book for the LDA/NPE/DCP community! Also wrapping up many of my school age clients for summer break. If you're thinking about trying expressive art and play therapy, now is a great time to contact me as I'll begin to have some openings!

10/20/2023

Please submit stories to meaghancarriere@gmail.com, and let me know if you have any questions.

08/14/2022

Time for a re-intro: I’m Meaghan, and LDA/NPE in reunion with some family members. It has been almost 9 years since discovery. These are pics of me with my husband, son, and daughter. I have learned so much about myself since discovery and have appreciated support from the adoptee community. I’m a creative who writes. I also make pottery and other art. I work with adoptees, youth and families as a counsellor. I love nature! I’m writing a book about late discovery adoption for LDAs/NPEs/MPAs/LDDC, their parents, and their therapists. Healing happens in the context of the family and community, so I hope I can create something that will help us in our healing! Feel free to reach out or DM if you need support or wish to connect.
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07/07/2022

02/18/2022

With family day around the corner, and life still a little bit upside down for many, below are some ideas to incorporate play into your weekend together! Play and good food tell our nervous system we are safe and support bonding, so have a great weekend! .... Do a puzzle, go to the park, go to a new park, go for a nature walk, collect things in nature and make art with them, take pictures, read stories, read or create a choose your own adventure, play board games, watch a movie, have a family dance party, do face painting, paint a bird house, plant some flowers, spend time with some animals, play video games together, have a campfire, make a meal the kids get to plan, bead bracelets, build a lego town, facetime an extended family member, go to the beach, drink yummy warm drinks... I'm sure you all have some ideas I haven't thought of, feel free to share in the comments :) Wishing you all a great long weekend!

11/12/2021

A gentle reminder as we head into the weekend, to take time to care for yourself. When us parents do this, we set the example for our kids to do this too... And we all feel better!

09/03/2021

I recently recorded my first podcast! Simon and I talk all about what it means to be an LDA, I tell a little of my personal story, and we explore the healing power of art, play, and nature :) If you have a listen, I hope you’ll hear something that resonates 💖 Happy weekend! Link below:

https://thriving-adoptees.simplecast.com/episodes/moving-forward-with-meaghan-carriere-late-discovery-adoptee-counsellor
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05/04/2021

I took a training about how to use gaming as part of therapy last week. It was incredible learning the recent positive studies, how to help families regulate gaming time and content, and all the amazing options that can open up when we use games as a tool!