Parenting Therapists in Oak Grove, OR
I am a retired licensed clinical psychologist and work now as a Life Coach. My career has focused on working with couples and individual adults. Now I am specializing in
working with older adults on issues many of us face with aging. Some common issues to explore are age-related changes, retirement, difficult transitions, health problems, grief and loss, and relationship concerns.
I work only online.
I am a retired licensed clinical psychologist and work now as a Life Coach. My career has focused on working with couples and individual adults. Now I am specializing in
working with older adults on issues many of us face with aging. Some common issues to explore are age-related changes, retirement, difficult transitions, health problems, grief and loss, and relationship concerns.
I work only online.
Beginning therapy can be a meaningful step toward greater understanding, healing, and change. Whether you’re navigating stress, past experiences, identity questions, or simply wanting additional support, therapy can offer space to reflect, gain clarity, and move forward in ways that feel aligned with your values.
I’m a licensed psychologist providing individual therapy for adolescents (14+) and adults in Oregon. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, centering your lived experience, identities, and goals.
Beginning therapy can be a meaningful step toward greater understanding, healing, and change. Whether you’re navigating stress, past experiences, identity questions, or simply wanting additional support, therapy can offer space to reflect, gain clarity, and move forward in ways that feel aligned with your values.
I’m a licensed psychologist providing individual therapy for adolescents (14+) and adults in Oregon. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, centering your lived experience, identities, and goals.
I believe that it is important to find a therapist that is a good fit for you. There are many wonderful therapists, but it is important for you to feel that you are understood, supported, and sometimes gently challenged by your therapist.
I will ask you to identify what you want help with or what you are feeling distress around and then will actively work with you toward your goals.
I believe that it is important to find a therapist that is a good fit for you. There are many wonderful therapists, but it is important for you to feel that you are understood, supported, and sometimes gently challenged by your therapist.
I will ask you to identify what you want help with or what you are feeling distress around and then will actively work with you toward your goals.
My specialty areas are:
Attachment Relationship Issues, Anxiety/PTSD, Depression, School and Developmental issues, Adult/Childhood/Family Adjustment and Transitional Issues such as divorce, trauma, major life changes, Family Therapy and Parenting.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families.
When I work with a client, I strive to collaborate to solve problems and open up opportunities for each individual to experience themselves, their relationships and life in a more positive, and healthy way.
My specialty areas are:
Attachment Relationship Issues, Anxiety/PTSD, Depression, School and Developmental issues, Adult/Childhood/Family Adjustment and Transitional Issues such as divorce, trauma, major life changes, Family Therapy and Parenting.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families.
When I work with a client, I strive to collaborate to solve problems and open up opportunities for each individual to experience themselves, their relationships and life in a more positive, and healthy way.
I provide parenting support and guidance if feeling stuck in parenting challenging behaviors.
I believe there comes a time in most people's lives when it's helpful to have a supportive person to guide them through challenges they may be experiencing. It takes strength and courage to decide to begin therapy. If this is something you are considering for your child, then you should be commended! As a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist, I engaged in Synergetic Play Therapy (TM), "a research-informed model of play therapy blending the therapeutic power of play with nervous system regulation, interpersonal neurobiology, physics, attachment, mindfulness, and therapist authenticity." - Lisa Dion, creator of Synergetic Play Therapy.
I provide parenting support and guidance if feeling stuck in parenting challenging behaviors.
I believe there comes a time in most people's lives when it's helpful to have a supportive person to guide them through challenges they may be experiencing. It takes strength and courage to decide to begin therapy. If this is something you are considering for your child, then you should be commended! As a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist, I engaged in Synergetic Play Therapy (TM), "a research-informed model of play therapy blending the therapeutic power of play with nervous system regulation, interpersonal neurobiology, physics, attachment, mindfulness, and therapist authenticity." - Lisa Dion, creator of Synergetic Play Therapy.
Psychotherapy can be a tremendously helpful and rewarding experience for those seeking assistance. It can serve to alleviate anxiety and depression as well as help individuals to feel less conflicted and better able to reach their potential in work and relationships. As a psychoanalytic psychotherapist, I believe it is important to form a safe and reliable alliance from which we can collaboratively work on achieving your objectives.
Psychotherapy can be a tremendously helpful and rewarding experience for those seeking assistance. It can serve to alleviate anxiety and depression as well as help individuals to feel less conflicted and better able to reach their potential in work and relationships. As a psychoanalytic psychotherapist, I believe it is important to form a safe and reliable alliance from which we can collaboratively work on achieving your objectives.
Life, without any major disruptions, is stressful enough; however almost everyone experiences times that are especially difficult. Oftentimes, people find themselves getting lost, anxious, or frustrated during these times, and can develop problematic ways of coping because they don't know what else to do. This is understandable. When a person is in emotional pain, it is hard to be rational and think of a good solution. I'd like to help.
Through therapy, you can get caring support and new solutions to problems that will help you build the fulfilling life you deserve- where a sense of peace is possible.
Life, without any major disruptions, is stressful enough; however almost everyone experiences times that are especially difficult. Oftentimes, people find themselves getting lost, anxious, or frustrated during these times, and can develop problematic ways of coping because they don't know what else to do. This is understandable. When a person is in emotional pain, it is hard to be rational and think of a good solution. I'd like to help.
Through therapy, you can get caring support and new solutions to problems that will help you build the fulfilling life you deserve- where a sense of peace is possible.
More Therapists Nearby
Many parents experience this and begin to feel lost & hopeless.
I specialize in working with young children & parents for a variety of concerns including: behavior issues, developmental delays, anxiety, etc. * I also have a special interest in supporting women with fertility concerns, pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, & chronic illness/cancer.
Many parents experience this and begin to feel lost & hopeless.
I specialize in working with young children & parents for a variety of concerns including: behavior issues, developmental delays, anxiety, etc. * I also have a special interest in supporting women with fertility concerns, pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, & chronic illness/cancer.
Do you want to improve your relationship with your partner? How about the other people in your life? I'm sure you are doing the best you know how, but the relationship tools you have may not be working well. This can lead to feeling overwhelmed, resentful, and discouraged. You want to gain a better understanding of yourself and your partner. I am here to provide a safe environment for you and your partner to learn how to say the hard things and express your needs so that each of you will hear and understand.
Do you want to improve your relationship with your partner? How about the other people in your life? I'm sure you are doing the best you know how, but the relationship tools you have may not be working well. This can lead to feeling overwhelmed, resentful, and discouraged. You want to gain a better understanding of yourself and your partner. I am here to provide a safe environment for you and your partner to learn how to say the hard things and express your needs so that each of you will hear and understand.
As a busy professional, parent, or partner, life can feel like a blur at times, making it easy to lose sight of your values and desired life direction.
I work with adults, couples, and families, drawing on evidence-based approaches like ACT, AEDP, DBT, EMDR, and ART. My work with couples is informed by advanced training in PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy). I seek to understand your unique needs and provide tailored support to help you navigate challenges and achieve meaningful growth.
As a busy professional, parent, or partner, life can feel like a blur at times, making it easy to lose sight of your values and desired life direction.
I work with adults, couples, and families, drawing on evidence-based approaches like ACT, AEDP, DBT, EMDR, and ART. My work with couples is informed by advanced training in PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy). I seek to understand your unique needs and provide tailored support to help you navigate challenges and achieve meaningful growth.
Times of overwhelm and discomfort often draw our attention to our fears and anxieties, but they also illuminate the things that are most important to us. Whether you’re wanting to learn more about yourself; worrying about your child’s well-being; suffering the loss of a loved one; processing abuse or trauma; experiencing a major life transition; feeling unsatisfied in your relationships; or are just wanting more out of life, therapy may be a great place to start. My work with individuals and families focuses on supporting your journey toward wellness, balance, and intentionality.
Times of overwhelm and discomfort often draw our attention to our fears and anxieties, but they also illuminate the things that are most important to us. Whether you’re wanting to learn more about yourself; worrying about your child’s well-being; suffering the loss of a loved one; processing abuse or trauma; experiencing a major life transition; feeling unsatisfied in your relationships; or are just wanting more out of life, therapy may be a great place to start. My work with individuals and families focuses on supporting your journey toward wellness, balance, and intentionality.
You try your best as a parent or teaming up as a couple, yet sometimes feel overwhelmed.
I help parents/couples who are partnered or separated to co- parent better as a (team) and trust their choices. How can we prioritize our children, protect them, and keep them emotionally safe, as we transition into shifting our relationship? As a Parent Educator for Family Court, I focus on positive strategies. At your request, I can meet with your child.
You try your best as a parent or teaming up as a couple, yet sometimes feel overwhelmed.
I help parents/couples who are partnered or separated to co- parent better as a (team) and trust their choices. How can we prioritize our children, protect them, and keep them emotionally safe, as we transition into shifting our relationship? As a Parent Educator for Family Court, I focus on positive strategies. At your request, I can meet with your child.
Together, we develop a conversation focused upon understanding what interferes with your parenting or a sense of meaning in both your personal and professional life.
I enjoy a diverse psychotherapy practice working with adolescents, adults, and couples. Whether playing with puppets or talking to adults, my goal is to foster an environment of curiosity and exploration. Meeting once a week or more frequently, psychotherapy offers a dynamic opportunity to live a more creative and fulfilling life.
Together, we develop a conversation focused upon understanding what interferes with your parenting or a sense of meaning in both your personal and professional life.
I enjoy a diverse psychotherapy practice working with adolescents, adults, and couples. Whether playing with puppets or talking to adults, my goal is to foster an environment of curiosity and exploration. Meeting once a week or more frequently, psychotherapy offers a dynamic opportunity to live a more creative and fulfilling life.
My ideal clients are children, teens, and parents navigating big emotions, life transitions, or family stress.
I help children, teens, and parents strengthen emotional regulation, heal attachment wounds, and build healthier relationships. Using play therapy, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care, I offer a warm, inclusive space where clients can explore, grow, and reconnect with their natural capacity for resilience and joy.
My ideal clients are children, teens, and parents navigating big emotions, life transitions, or family stress.
I help children, teens, and parents strengthen emotional regulation, heal attachment wounds, and build healthier relationships. Using play therapy, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care, I offer a warm, inclusive space where clients can explore, grow, and reconnect with their natural capacity for resilience and joy.
I believe the child parent relationship is key to a child's development and self esteem.
When working exclusively with children I use play therapy and sand tray. This allows the child to express themselves in their natural language, play. Children often are unable to verbally explain what is occurring within themselves. Play allows the inner feelings to be seen and addressed.
I believe the child parent relationship is key to a child's development and self esteem.
When working exclusively with children I use play therapy and sand tray. This allows the child to express themselves in their natural language, play. Children often are unable to verbally explain what is occurring within themselves. Play allows the inner feelings to be seen and addressed.
She is deeply passionate about helping new parents feel more grounded, supported, and confident.
Bailey’s therapeutic approach draws from Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. She creates a collaborative, nonjudgmental space where clients can better understand their experiences and develop practical tools for change, while acknowledging the broader social and environmental factors influencing mental health.
She is deeply passionate about helping new parents feel more grounded, supported, and confident.
Bailey’s therapeutic approach draws from Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. She creates a collaborative, nonjudgmental space where clients can better understand their experiences and develop practical tools for change, while acknowledging the broader social and environmental factors influencing mental health.
I support children, individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, and parenting using play therapy, person-centered, and trauma-informed approaches.
I specialize in working with children through play therapy and supporting individuals, couples, and families dealing with anxiety, trauma, and parenting challenges. My approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, drawing from attachment theory. I incorporate trauma-informed techniques that support nervous system regulation, resourcing and healing.
I support children, individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, and parenting using play therapy, person-centered, and trauma-informed approaches.
I specialize in working with children through play therapy and supporting individuals, couples, and families dealing with anxiety, trauma, and parenting challenges. My approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, drawing from attachment theory. I incorporate trauma-informed techniques that support nervous system regulation, resourcing and healing.
Looking for a therapist to meet your particular needs can be a complex process. How do you trust someone with your concerns and issues? No one has all the answers. What I have developed over the years are the compassion, skills, approaches and persistence to help you tailor goals and create plans for your situation. Let's work together to make your life more hopeful, fulfilling and happy. I have spent much of my career working with individuals and adolescents in transition and can help you achieve the same success. I offer my services to residents of California by Tele-behavioral Health and in person in Beaverton, Oregon.
Looking for a therapist to meet your particular needs can be a complex process. How do you trust someone with your concerns and issues? No one has all the answers. What I have developed over the years are the compassion, skills, approaches and persistence to help you tailor goals and create plans for your situation. Let's work together to make your life more hopeful, fulfilling and happy. I have spent much of my career working with individuals and adolescents in transition and can help you achieve the same success. I offer my services to residents of California by Tele-behavioral Health and in person in Beaverton, Oregon.
I believe healthy attachment is primary in parenting and family therapy.
I have counseled families with young children. I have also worked with teenagers at a local high school, often with their parents. I worked with children and families of all ages at an agency for years. I have also worked with adults with a mental health diagnosis, victims of domestic violence and vulnerable populations.
I believe healthy attachment is primary in parenting and family therapy.
I have counseled families with young children. I have also worked with teenagers at a local high school, often with their parents. I worked with children and families of all ages at an agency for years. I have also worked with adults with a mental health diagnosis, victims of domestic violence and vulnerable populations.
Maybe it’s trauma that won’t let you rest, the constant demands of parenting while your own needs get pushed aside, or family conflict that feels impossible to repair.
Struggling with trauma, anxiety, or family conflict? I use DBT, trauma-focused therapy, and solution-focused approaches to help you heal, regulate emotions, and solve problems—not just talk about them. Whether it's PTSD, parenting stress, or relationship issues, real change is possible.
Maybe it’s trauma that won’t let you rest, the constant demands of parenting while your own needs get pushed aside, or family conflict that feels impossible to repair.
Struggling with trauma, anxiety, or family conflict? I use DBT, trauma-focused therapy, and solution-focused approaches to help you heal, regulate emotions, and solve problems—not just talk about them. Whether it's PTSD, parenting stress, or relationship issues, real change is possible.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.