Child Therapists in Portland, OR
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Emily Schwartz-Dale
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I love working with
children
of all ages and especially adolescents, as well as supporting parents.
My personal style in therapy is optimistic and playful. My approach is eclectic, with a combination of focus towards theory based interventions balanced with intuition and spontaneity. I deeply value the power of human connection in the healing process and therapy as a collaborative process. I strive for inclusiveness and cultural competency in my work and am deeply committed to social justice. I help my clients explore meaning, past trauma, stressful life events, transitions, and identifying resources to help them feel empowered and hopeful. I have practiced therapy with
children
, families, couples and adults since 2009.

Kelly Paynter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified
Verified
Hi, I’m Kelly. My approach to counseling is rooted in the idea that sometimes past events, relationships, and life circumstances get in the way of us being the best version of ourselves. I believe that everyone has strengths, and my goal is to help you identify (or remember) what those strengths are so that we can build on them and help get you back on the path towards the life you want. I would describe my engagement style as relaxed, creative, and with humor when appropriate. I have been working specifically with
children
, young adults, and families for over 16 years in a variety of settings.
Not accepting new clients

Jill S. Waldman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in working with
children
, tweens, teens, and young adults. In order to provide the most effective, personalized treatment for my clients, I use a supportive and collaborative approach. Using Cognitive Behavioral, Family Systems, and Behavioral therapeutic interventions, I provide evidenced based therapy to treat a variety of disorders including, anxiety spectrum disorders, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, ADHD, adjustment disorders, and problems related to academic and family stress. Due to my extensive training in medical hospitals, I have experience treating individuals who have sustained traumatic brain injuries (TBI), concussions, and/or who have complex medical diagnoses as well.

Wendy Reimann
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Building relationships between parents and
children
in order to address conflict is of particular interest to me.
Do you sense your life has become unmanageable? Do you feel there are roadblocks in your relationships? The journey of life can become bumpy. I offer a safe place to walk alongside you while facing distress, anxiety, heartbreak, or other disappointments life can bring. I will help to guide you toward healthier relationships. I address parental relationships with
children
, couples relationships (both premarital and couples counseling). I also work with individuals in gaining insight into interpersonal conflicts. I work with parents and
children
struggling with finding the joy in raising kids including families facing the challenge of disabilities.
Not accepting new clients

Brittany Wienholz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I hope to support you as you seek the best path toward healing. I believe people have strength to endure life's challenges, especially with supportive relationships. I bring over a decade of experience working with
children
, adults and families, where I served people with needs ranging from anxiety and depression, behavioral struggles and exposure to trauma. I enjoy working with people at each stage of life, and when working with
children
, I believe parents are a vital part of the growth process.
Not accepting new clients

Stephanie N Egbers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
As a
child
and family therapist, I work with
children
and their caregivers to create relationships and environments which foster healthy growth and development for
children
.
I specialize in serving
children
and families on issues related to anxiety, anger management, social skill difficulties, family relational problems, trauma, depression, grief and loss. My work focuses on educating families about appropriate play strategies and interaction techniques, and on working directly with
children
to develop new behaviors to cope with daily life stress. My major focus is on developing and reinforcing skills which research shows to foster healthy
child
development, self esteem, and relationships while assisting families in developing nurturing and enriching environments for all members. I encourage open communication with clients to ensure appropriate techniques with
children
and families.
Not accepting new clients

Nicci Ramsey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I offer years of experience from working with
children
, teens, families, and activists.
*closed* I am a dedicated mental health therapist. I truly believe that it is important to remain open in a field that is constantly changing and developing. I am grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of others’ lives and their process of learning, awareness, and change. I have experience across several populations and thrive while working with adolescents, adults, and families. I look forward to opportunities to collaborate with you and support you through your therapy process. I have a tremendous respect for ethics, being client centered, 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming, culturally sensitivity, and strength based care.

Ascent Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Accepting new clients now! Currently providing virtual therapy services to Washington only. I’m Rylan, I’m a licensed therapist (LMFT) who works with
children
, teens, and adults from a client-centered approach focused on mindfulness and self-compassion. Therapy is a collaborative process, so we’re going to build your ideal outcomes together. I specialize in working with both
children
and adults with ADHD, depression, social anxiety, isolation, motivation and school/work problems, as well as family and relationship stress, and divorce/separation issues. I often work with creative and artistic folks, and professionals of all types.
Not accepting new clients

Chrissy Zimmerman
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR, LPC, I
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am looking forward to working with adults, couples, families, adolescents and/or
children
(in no particular order) that are interested in art therapy and counseling. I have had 5 years experience in a residential setting with adolescents who struggle with both addictions and mental health concerns. And for another 7 years I worked with
children
and families in need of significant services at a non-profit organization downtown. I am now primarily working with Clients (like you!) at my private practice in SE Portland and am truly enjoying the experience.
Not accepting new clients

LaShawnda Q. Jones AOC Counseling Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LMHC, CADCII, NCC
Verified
Verified
I adhere to an eclectic approach with a strong reliance in modalities such as family systems, client centered therapy, CBT, psychodynamic therapy, MI, solution focused brief therapy, and play therapy to
children
, adolescents, young adults, and families with aim at the culturally specific population such African American & other racial minorities.
I believe that everyone including families can reach an optimum state of integrated health. When speaking of integrated health, it involves not just the mental and emotional health but there are the spirit, body, and environment as well. I believe that in order to be an effective counselor, you meet the individual or family where they are and help them to either understand, adapt, or cope with the causative and/or efficacy.
Not accepting new clients

Mindy L Feather
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a registered play therapist specializing in work with
children
.
My goal is to give kids a safe place to explore their thoughts and feelings and then empower their caregivers with information and insight into their
child
's experience. I can also provide supportive techniques for caregivers in filial therapy and attachment methods which include playful activities that help you enjoy parenting again. I am passionate about treating
children
with anxiety and trauma concerns. My decade of experience has been focused on working with
children
who have been through the trauma of grief, divorce, neglect, and sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.

MDD- Individual, Relational, and Family therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFT-A
Verified
Verified
Our work together can help release stuck patterns, expand mutual understanding, and increase trust and connection between you and those you care about most. Challenges with mood, transitions in life and emotional struggles often present side by side to relational hurts. www.michaeldangelotherapy.com Clients: - -Couples, polycules, open relationships, adults (18-80’s). - -
Children
, teens, adolescents ages 12–18 with adult caregivers (w/ legal documentation from guardianship, no drop offs). - -Blended families, families in transitions. - -LGBTQ+ Gender ID Journeys. - -Grief Journeys. - -Clients of Faiths, Beliefs - Spirituality.

Dr. Justin Bush
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I work with youth to college-age clients (2 to 22 years old) & their parents. I specialize in parent and
child
- counseling, adolescent therapy, and parental counseling. My education, training, and therapeutic approach are informed by: integrative family systems-, cognitive-behavioral- (mindfulness-based and ACT & DBT informed), and positive psychology-based therapies. Kids, teens, and parents bring their knowledge and personal experience into the therapeutic work, which is welcomed and encouraged throughout care. As a team, we work together to improve mental health, livelihood, and well-being.
Not accepting new clients

Laura Orgel
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My background in psychology, special education and social work has equipped me to work flexibly and effectively with adults,
children
, couples and families.
I work with people of all ages and am experienced in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, substance abuse and eating disorders. I enjoy working with adults who are rethinking longstanding patterns, struggling with family-of-origin issues, or adjusting to unanticipated changes in their lives. I see these transitions as opportunities for growth, healing, and the development of greater awareness. I also work with
children
and teens and bring creativity, experience and common sense to this work. I work with couples and families, especially those experiencing conflict, transitions, or struggles related to loss, trauma, divorce, remarriage, or shifting roles.

Andrea Grace Karpinski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have dedicated much of my professional life to working with
children
and families. In my family work, I have enjoyed working with adults and have expanded my practice to include adults. I have worked in a variety of positions which include the following: therapist, youth advocate, teacher, youth employment specialist, Big Brother/Big Sister Coordinator, parent/teen mediator, mentor, coach, youth crew leader and Peace Corps Volunteer. These experiences have provided a wealth of insight into the human condition. They have enriched my life and often inform my work as a therapist.

Molly McDavitt Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LAT, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have worked for several years with adults, adolescents, and
children
who have experienced sexual abuse and with adolescents and
children
who have had sexual behavior problems, including adolescents on probation for sexual crimes.
PLEASE NOTE I AM NOT TAKING NEW INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN MY GROUPS. I am a Licensed Art Therapist (LAT) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) offering individual, group, and family art therapy and counseling services for
children
, adolescents, and adults. I have over 19 years of experience in the mental health field and love to work creatively with people to address issues in a new and different way. I am trained in both art therapy and general counseling so I can use any combination depending on your preference and what will best fit your needs.
Not accepting new clients

Family Roots Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
Verified
Whether it is a parent-
child
relationship or a couple relationship, or simply helping you or your
child
to learn to manage feelings and get un-stuck, we are here for you providing therapy with connection and compassion.
We help new parents, young
children
, and teens to create healthier relationships and work together to navigate family conflict, life stressors, and adjustment to change. Do your
child
's emotions and outbursts seem out of control and too much to handle? Does your teen seem anxious, depressed, or withdrawn? Are you and your partner arguing constantly about parenting? Feeling sad and hopeless, or not bonding with your baby or
child
like you thought you would? We can help.

Christina W. Enticknap
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LLC
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
I specialize in working with
children
and families dealing with relational difficulties, divorce, adoption, foster care, physical and sexual abuse trauma, grief and loss, depression and anxiety, postpartum issues, self-esteem, school challenges, and parenting/ discipline. I use a variety of tools in my practice including talk therapy, expressive arts, play, and sand tray.

Jordanne Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified
Verified
I work with parents who are struggling to create/maintain boundaries, feel like they are running on empty, and are not enjoying their caregiving or parenting role. The parents I work with want support with how to support their
child
's emotional needs while maintaining developmentally appropriate and informed boundaries on behaviors. I offer consultation related to in-home and school behaviors, and can provide access or referrals to resources if
children
are in need of ongoing therapeutic, psychiatric, or behavioral supports which are outside of my scope of practice, including psychiatric care, or Austism or ADHD assessments.

The Hope Connection
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified
15 Endorsed
Verified
15 Endorsed
The Hope Connection is a group of therapist who work with individuals, couples, families, and
children
.
If you are looking for confidential, professional and respectful counseling, you have come to the right place. If you have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship or family struggles... our group of qualified therapists will work with you on improving areas of your life so you gain control. Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. We will work with you to better understand and resolve challenges in your life and help you discover what may be holding you back from experiencing a fulfilling and meaningful life.
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Child Therapists
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How long are sessions with child therapists?
Children’s therapy sessions can last 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes. The length of the session may depend on your child’s age and the type of therapy practiced. You can discuss this with therapists you consult and the one you ultimately move forward with.
How do I get a child to agree to seek therapy?
The best approach is to have an open-ended conversation with your child about how they’re doing and what they might be struggling with. When you raise therapy, discuss the concept in an age-appropriate way, for example explaining that a therapist’s job is to help kids handle their hard or uncomfortable feelings. Frame therapy positively, as an opportunity to explore and build emotional skills—it’s an important tool in the toolbox to help kids feel their best.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.