Parenting Therapists in Redmond, OR

I am a Clinical Mental Health Therapist, Custody Evaluator, and Parent Coordinator in private practice in Central Oregon with over 20 years of experience in custody dispute and parenting time issues. I specialize in co- parenting , parental alienation, parenting estrangement, and parent -child relationship issues. I also work with teens and adults with addiction issues, social barriers, self-harm behaviors, anxiety, and depression.

My work has strongly focused on at-risk children, adolescents, and families and the use of tested and effective treatments. I have had many years of experience with children and youth at risk due to problem behaviors and ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, delinquency, and other risks out of children's control, such as poverty, parental corrections involvement, and foster care. I most typically work directly with parents (and other adults) who are experiencing difficulties with parenting strategies, stress and anxiety, depression, and/or alcohol and substance use.

Are you parenting a child who has experienced difficult medical challenges? Has your child experienced significant loss? Is your child’s anxiety and emotional overwhelm creating struggle in your home and community? As a Registered Play Therapist with experience working with medically fragile children, children struggling with overwhelming emotions, and children moving through grief and loss, I can support you and your child in building coping skills, increasing capability, increasing self-worth, and in strengthening relationships.

Joe offers affordable counseling services for couples, individuals, families, adolescents. His counseling services seek to meet a full range of needs, including but not limited to: couple’s counseling, including marital and premarital counseling, attachment issues, parenting , life transitions, grief, depression, anxiety, men's issues, trauma, divorce, work stress, and relationship issues. He also addresses a variety of issues that impact marriages and families, including: relational conflict, stepfamily life, parenting , and adolescent (age 16 years old and up) issues.

My approach to counseling is collaborative and my goal is to develop caring, respectful relationships with my clients. I believe everyone can develop new skills and strategies in order to be successful. My therapeutic interventions are holistic and integrative and the specific treatment strategies I utilize in my practice include those drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Mindfulness Based, and Play Therapy. My practice focuses on promoting healing and resiliency in children, families, and adults. My work is greatly influenced by attachment and developmental theories, brain and trauma research, and the practice of mindfulness throughout the lifespan.

I approach client care from a warm, person-centered model that promotes wellness, personal growth and reaching one's full potential. Ultimately, it is aligned with my belief that individuals are strong, capable and hold the answer to their own difficulties; sometimes they just need a little guidance. I specialize in working with young children (ages 2-8) particularly in the areas of behavior management, parent child interaction and skill development. I'm trained in Parent -Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and also love to work in other modalities such as play therapy, art therapy and sand tray play.

23 years experience. SUBSTANCE USE CONCERNS * MENTAL HEALTH * ADULT AND YOUNG ADULT SPECIALIST *Licensed Professional Counselor and Level III Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselor. I am a solution-focused therapist working with clients to find relief for current presenting issues and long-term maintenance of their overall well-being. I have worked as an independent therapist, clinical supervisor, consultant, and treatment program administrator, resulting in treating a wide range of clients and issues. My goal is to provide realistic and practical solutions that have potential for immediate application/results.

Training and treatment experience in the areas of: trauma, grief, PTSD, anxiety, depression, family and parenting issues, relationships, dreams, and men's work. I enjoy working with young adult clients, the elderly, and everybody in between. Veterans and first responders welcome.

I take a reality therapy/person-centered approach towards helping clients meet their emotional and mental health needs. My goal as a therapist is to provide a therapeutic environment where clients can safely explore barriers that impede their physical and emotional well-being.

I am a pediatric neuropsychologist specializing in consultation, assessment and diagnosis of children of all ages. Appropriate referral issues include autism, learning disabilities, developmental disorders, traumatic brain injury, medically fragile children, premature birth and development, attention deficit disorder, trauma, adoption, and attachment issues.

No matter what our age life has a way of throwing situations and challenges our way. These can be exciting and positive while at other times difficult to maneuver. As a therapist I offer a warm, compassionate, and accepting presence and deeply respect every individual who comes to me for help and support. I have been providing therapeutic services to children birth to 10 years, families, and adults for over 20 years. I've learned the importance of taking into consideration all aspects of each person's life as we explore the issues that brought you to seek help at this time.

Ever have those days where you think, “Something has to change! I can’t take this anymore!” Perhaps you’re going through a rough patch in your relationship, you are feeling burnt out at work, you just welcomed a new baby into your family, or you are struggling to navigate parenting without feeling inadequate or overwhelmed. Or maybe you’re feeling down, worried, sad, burnt out, or stuck in a fog that you are not sure how to escape. The struggle is real and you don’t have to face it alone. It is my goal to help my clients experience relief, find joy, and create lasting change in their lives.

Are you ready to experience change in your life? Are you struggling in your relationships with your family or in your marriage? Have you experienced challenges parenting your child or teen? Do you want to build stronger family bonds or have a more intimate relationship with your partner? Life is all about relationships and how we can best connect with those that we love. Maybe past events or patterns of behavior are contributing to the issues you are experiencing? It's important to find a clinician that you can connect with so you feel safe and confident in moving forward towards your goals.

I am available for remote sessions today as you grapple with these strange times. If your challenges feel more intense or harder to ignore with your routine upended by the COVID-19 pandemic, you are not alone. Fortunately therapy is just as available to you now- I am experienced with remote phone or video sessions, and even hesitant clients are finding these sessions surprisingly effective. Whether your anxiety is running high, you're struggling with parenting cooped-up kids or you're stressed financially, I am here to listen, support and help you find greater peace, more rewarding relationships and deeper meaning in life.

Esther is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She earned a Master of Arts degree in Counseling with a youth and child specialization. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. As a counselor, Esther is committed to serving clients by partnering with them in working toward healthy change, development, and growth. Her areas of concentration include PTSD, play therapy, neurofeedback therapy, and parent skills training, utilizing EMDR, brainspotting and peak performance training.