Teen Therapists in Southwest, Portland, OR

CJ grew up in the Midwest and moved to Colorado to earn their Master’s degree in Social Work from Colorado State University. They have experience working with children, adolescents and families in school-based mental health services and foster care/adoption settings. CJ uses a compassionate person-centered, mindfulness and strengths-based approach to help you identify what you need in order to move forward. They will meet you where you are in your healing journey and provides a safe space for all identities.

We all need a little help now and then! Being a mother myself, I know you can never have enough support when entering into parenthood. I'll help you navigate these changes and feel empowered in making positive change in your life. I have a special interest in Perinatal Mental Health and utilized several modalities to navigate emotional and behavioral challenges. I am experienced and qualified in treating various mental health challenges with individuals of all ages. My work is rooted in attachment and strengths-based theories, but healing doesn't happen via theory, it lies in you. It's a privilege for me to guest star in your story!

I love working with kids and teens. Whether its a play therapy session with a seven year old who is learning to build skills around emotional regulation or a teenager exploring their identity as an individual, it is wonderful. I also enjoy supporting kids and teens process life challenges that are impacting their quality of existence so that they can move through them and begin to heal. There is nothing like supporting an individual to see themselves through the light of their strengths and how they can take those strengths out into the world.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with experience working in both community mental health and private practice settings. My practice is broad in scope, treating teens and adults from diverse backgrounds who are struggling with a variety of difficulties. From my years of work with kids and teens, I also provide consultation to help parents best support their child or teen through difficult life transitions or symptoms.

I believe people have within themselves the ability to make positive changes in their lives. I provide a comfortable, supportive atmosphere and build a trusting relationship that allows people to explore personal struggles, honestly address issues, build a new sense of autonomy and encourages constructive life choices. The skills and knowledge learned in therapy empower my clients to manage stressful life events, improve their relationships, and foster self- esteem. Some of the treatment modalities may include cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, solution focused therapy, play therapy, narrative therapy, family-systems theory, psychosocial education, skills training, parent training and client-centered approaches.

I offer professional therapy to support people and families in creating the change and movement they hope for in their lives. People often struggle with life challenges, relationships, unhelpful patterns of behavior, or feeling stuck and unable to make the changes that they want. I believe it is possible to move forward in a fulfilling and healthy way through support, empathy, exploration and collaborative challenge. I specialize in working with: teenager and parent relationships; couples challenges; trauma/stress reactivity; anxiety, attachment issues, depression and mood disorders; life transitions, personality difficulties, and lifestyle/health and wellness.