We provide expert, compassionate support for those navigating unexpected DNA discoveries, including late-discovery adoption, unknown donor conception, and not-parent-expected experiences.
Our team of researchers and therapists studies the emotional and relational impact of misattributed parentage, develops evidence-based therapies, and guides individuals and families through identity shifts, grief, and disclosure, fostering resilience, connection, and healing.
The FAIR Research Studies, led by Michele Grethel, Ph.D., with USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, examine the impact of unexpected DNA discoveries on individuals and families. We aim to document experiences of misattributed parentage, understand emotional and identity changes, and develop evidence-based support for those affected. Combining clinical expertise and research, we create practical healing pathways.
We provide individual and group therapy for emotional support, coping with DNA discoveries, navigating identity, and family challenges.
Our weekend retreats and workshops, led by Dr. Michele Grethel with 25+ years of clinical and DNA research experience, offer immersive reflection, connection, and healing through clinician-led sessions on identity, grief, and disclosure, peer support, and self-discovery tools.
We support mental health professionals with training and mentorship on trauma-informed care for misattributed parentage, managing emotional and relational impacts of DNA discoveries, and strategies for family dynamics and disclosure.