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Social Anxiety in Adolescents
For adolescents with social anxiety the pandemic could be described as, for lack of a better word, a rollercoaster. As a child and family therapist, I have had an up close look at the many peaks and valleys. When lockdown began for some the pandemic was seen as a...
Setting Healthy Boundaries
By: Becca Houk Imagine you are married with 3 kids, 2 dogs, and 1 cat. One night your spouse asks you, “Hey honey, can Spot sleep in our room tonight, he gets too cold sleeping outside?” You think to yourself, I don’t really want an 80-pound dog sleeping in our bed,...
Oregon’s Measure 110 2020 Ballot
On the November 2020 ballot there is a measure that we would like to share some information with you. Measure 110, official titled Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act looks to remove criminal penalties for low-level possession of all drugs, which currently is...
Tips for Couples During the Pandemic
With higher levels of individual stress and anxiety combined with increased time at home, it's no wonder many couples are finding their relationship under strain. Navigating a global pandemic is uncharted territory for all of us. You might find that you and your...
5 Reasons a Therapist Can be Helpful While Going Through a Divorce: A Divorce Attorney’s Perspective
Having a therapist can be very helpful for many people who are going through a divorce. Here are a fewT reasons why working with professional on both the legal front, and the mental health side, can be beneficial. Benefits of Therapy During a Divorce - According to a...
10 “Sass-Reducing” Phrases to Say When Your Kids are Being Disrespectful
Many parents are very reactive to disrespect from their children. Often this stems from being raised in a household where that kind of disrespect was not tolerated, and often when it was punished in a very harsh way. It can also come from a need to feel in control, or...
How to Support Your Child’s Routines During the Holidays
While the holidays are a wonderful time to visit family, celebrate, and enjoy time together, they can also present a challenge when you have a child who is dependent on routine and predictability. Do you have a child who relies on routines and completely loses it when...
What is Attachment?
“Attachment” has become somewhat of a buzzword that is often misunderstood and misused in the parenting world. I work with parents and young children in therapy around issues with attachment, and I find that most people want some clarification on what attachment is...
Parenting with Anxiety
I often write about helping kids cope with anxiety or recognizing anxiety in children, but what about when parents are dealing with anxiety themselves? Anxiety can be sneaky. It’s often not immediately recognized as anxiety and it can sometimes feel like it comes out...
Teaching Body Autonomy to Our Kids (and Relatives) on Thanksgiving
The holidays are a wonderful time to get together with family, and while big holidays like Thanksgiving are often filled joy and connection, they can also bring up issues of boundaries, become a reminder of strained family relationships, or cause stress and anxiety....
- Our therapists are highly trained in counseling for young children, new mothers, and couples.
- Our treatment rooms are designed for children to feel comfortable and have fun, with plenty of toys and art supplies.
- New parents are welcome to bring babies to sessions.
- We believe that there is no one right way to parent or to be a family, and we respect and honor your family’s values and beliefs.
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