Meet the BPAR Team

BPAR has built a team of mental health professionals who are passionate about our mission. As specially trained adoption competent therapists, we have a unique understanding of how challenges or behaviors may be connected to the adoption experience. We believe the relationship between client and therapist is the most important piece of our therapy, and we will work at your pace, meeting you or your family wherever you are on your adoption journey.

"At BPAR, my children do not need to justify their life. The therapists and staff welcome the complexity of adoption, identity, and loss and walk with my children on their journey to learn, explore, and heal."

—LORI, ADOPTIVE PARENT

"I think it’s about the really thoughtful approach that you take. And I think that this is the first time I’ve ever gone to a place where listening seems to be the first objective. What is really steadfast, honest, clear-sighted, intentional, thoughtful advice and just love towards me sort of rubs off and helps my own development."

—DAN, FOSTER PARENT

Jennifer Eckert

Jennifer Eckert, LICSW
Founder

As an adoptee myself, my life turned around when I found a source of specialized post adoption therapeutic support. Inspired by my experience and aware of a shortage of similar resources, in 2003 I returned to school and earned my Masters Degree in Social Work at Simmons University, where I currently serve as a member on their Board of Trustees. I made it my mission to increase awareness of post adoption challenges through education and training, building and offering resources, and providing a safe space for therapeutic support to all those touched by adoption and foster care. After training with adoption and post adoption agencies, in 2012 I founded Boston Post Adoption Resources to work with adoptees of all ages, adoptive parents, foster parents, and birth parents. BPAR's strength-based and person-centered approach stems from my belief that adoptees have the capacity to live healthy and whole lives, with the understanding that challenges may ebb and flow throughout the entire lifespan. I am here to support you as you move through your own unique journey.

 

KC Craig

KC Craig, LICSW
Executive Director, Clinical Director

Darci Nelsen PhD

Darci Nelsen, PhD, LMHC, BC-DMT
Assistant Clinical Director, Clinician

Mirela Caron

Mirela Caron, MA
Clinician

Lisa LC Coppola

Lisa "LC" Coppola, M.Ed, LMHC, Addictions Specialist, MA PGS
Clinician, Voices Unheard Program Coordinator

Lillian Hexter

Lillian Hexter, MA
Clinician

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Madison Janke, LMHC, R-DMT
Clinician

Seana Peterson

Seana Peterson, LICSW
Clinician

Sahita Pierre Antoine

Sahita Pierre-Antoine, MA
Clinician

Marta Isabella Sierra Cifuentes, LMHC

Marta Isabella Sierra Cifuentes, LMHC
Clinician

Angela Smith LISCW

Angela Smith, LICSW
Clinician

Alyson Summer Del Castillo

Alyson Summer Del Castillo
Clinician

Ahmad Butt

Ahmad Butt
Clinical Intern

Naomi Learson

Naomi Learson
Operations & Communications Manager

Larry Kramer

Larry Kramer, MBA
Outsourced CFO

Lucy Davis MBA

Lucy Davis, MBA
Director of Marketing & Communications

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Loki
Therapy Dog

My name is Loki, I am a Shiba Inu. I have lived in Seattle, Washington and Cali, Colombia, and am excited to come to work one day a week with my mom, Marta, here at BPAR. I love people and am very comfortable with lots of big emotions. Whether you need space or comfort, I am here to offer love.

"BPAR holds a very special place in my heart because of staff who go above and beyond in making sure that their clients feel comfortable and cared for."

—ADULT ADOPTEE CLIENT

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