Raising Brave Kids - Child & Family Therapy

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Raising Brave Kids - Child & Family Therapy

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Child and family mental health & wellness for kids, teens, and parents. Offering support in California & Oregon

***Disclaimer: Content shared on this page is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional therapy or medical advice. If you or your child need immediate support, please seek help from a licensed mental health professional or call a national crisis hotline 988

Were Child Anxiety & OCD specialists

Anxiety, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in kids can show up in big ways and leave families spiraling. Being parents ourselves we get that we can’t always prevent our kids from struggling, but we can give them the skills to thrive in the face of life's challenges. With skill building through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), we empower kids and parents to build a robust toolbox of science-backed strategies to conquer fears and reclaim their lives from anxiety and OCD. If You're Feeling Stuck Call Us, We Can Help

If you're feeling stuck us a call, we can help. At our practice, we focus on providing kids with the skills they need to manage life's challenges successfully. The therapy we provide focuses on teaching children to be aware of their own emotions, to notice and critically evaluate their thoughts and to employ adaptive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and other self-soothing skills to help themselves remain grounded in difficult situations rather than getting swept away by worry or big emotions. Our team is playful, energetic, and collaborative, always finding fun, developmentally-appropriate ways to personalize treatment and connect with kids. We care deeply about helping families thrive and getting kids back to the stuff they care about. Parents Need Support Too

Parents need support too! The family environment is an important factor in children's behaviors and emotions. We get that anxiety not only bosses kids around but will often boss the whole family. Parents, we want to make life easier and so we offer both parenting group sessions and 1:1 parent consultation to provide you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to support your child effectively. We’re here to help your family move forward with confidence.

10/13/2026

OCD doesn't always look the way you think it does. 💙

For some children, OCD looks like endless reassurance seeking. For others, it's intrusive thoughts they are too frightened or embarrassed to share. And for many, it's a daily struggle that goes unrecognized.

At Raising Brave Kids, we're passionate about helping families recognize OCD earlier and improving access to specialized, evidence-based treatment.

Children with OCD deserve more than awareness, they deserve effective care.

Save this post, share it with a parent or educator, and help us change the conversation about childhood OCD.

10/09/2026

October 9th is PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day.

PANS stands for Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome and PANDAS stands for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections.

For these children, the change can be sudden and dramatic.

Symptoms may include:

• OCD & intrusive thoughts
• Anxiety & mood changes
• Motor or vocal tics
• Rage & emotional dysregulation
• Food restriction or sudden food aversions
• Separation anxiety
• Regression or loss of skills
• Urinary frequency or new bed-wetting
• Sleep disruption
• Sensory changes
• Sudden school changes, including difficulty concentrating or changes in handwriting

PANDAS is associated with strep infections, while PANS may be associated with other infections or inflammatory processes.

If you think something like this may be happening with your child, seek medical guidance. The PANDAS Physicians Network offers helpful guidance for families and healthcare providers about evaluation and treatment.

If you’re in the Pacific Northwest, Northwest PANDAS/PANS Network is also a wonderful regional resource for families looking for informed support and providers.

These conditions can go unrecognized, while the impact on children and families can be enormous.

💛 Awareness matters. Families deserve to be believed, supported, and connected to informed care.

Please share to help more parents, educators, and providers recognize when a sudden change may deserve a closer look.

10/06/2026

Come take a quick tour of Raising Brave Kids!

When families first reach out, one of the biggest questions is often: What will therapy actually look like for my child?

Our office was designed to feel welcoming, comfortable, and kid-friendly. Whether we’re helping children navigate anxiety, OCD, school avoidance, big emotions, or everyday challenges, we want kids to feel safe enough to be themselves.

We hope this peek inside makes that first visit feel a little more familiar. Visit our website to book a free consultation if you’d like to learn more.

09/29/2026

This is how we raise brave kids.

09/22/2026

Therapy with kids is active, engaging, and skill-building — and sometimes, it looks a lot like play!

Games and toys help children practice important skills like flexibility, frustration tolerance, turn-taking, problem solving, emotional regulation, and brave behavior in a way that feels approachable and natural.

The goal isn't just to have fun. It's to create opportunities for kids to learn, practice, and build confidence in real time 👏

09/15/2026

Worry monsters, breathing wands, and a really fun afternoon in the neighborhood 🍂

We loved joining Wallace Park Friends at Wallace Park and spending time with local families right here in NW Portland.

Kids helped us create a giant collaborative Worry Monster art piece, which we’re very excited to hang in our office, and made breathing wands to practice slowing down when big feelings show up.

It was such a fun way to connect with families, share a little about what we do, and bring some playful coping skills into the community.

Thanks for having us, 💛

09/08/2026

We're looking for a Child & Teen Therapist to join our team in NW Portland.

We specialize in evidence-based treatment for childhood anxiety and OCD, using approaches including CBT, ERP, ACT, and more. We're looking for a clinician who loves working with kids, teens, and parents — and wants to deepen their skills within a supportive team.

✨ Part-time, in-person in NW Portland
✨ W-2 employee — not a 1099 contractor
✨ Paid administrative time, so documentation and consultation aren't unpaid hours
✨ Paid holidays and 401(k) with employer matching
✨ We fill your caseload — no marketing or referral-building required
✨ Ongoing training, consultation & CE support

Most importantly, we're building a team where clinicians can do meaningful work without doing it alone.

Visit raisingbravekids.com/careers-therapy to learn more & apply.

09/01/2026

School accommodations for OCD can be incredibly helpful. They can also be tricky.

One of the things we think about a lot at Raising Brave Kids is the difference between supporting a child or teen and supporting their OCD.

Good school accommodations help a child or teen access learning, stay engaged, and participate while OCD is making those things harder. But when a support consistently helps them avoid a trigger, escape discomfort, get reassurance, or complete a compulsion, it can unintentionally give OCD more room to grow.

And school accommodations don't necessarily need to stay the same all year.

As treatment progresses and a child or teen becomes more able to tolerate uncertainty, discomfort, and anxiety, it's worth coming back to the plan. Which accommodations are still needed? Which could be adjusted? Which might they be ready to practice doing with a little less support?

The goal isn't to take support away or expect kids to "just push through." It's to make sure school accommodations grow and change alongside them.

A question we often come back to:

Is this helping the child or teen access school—or helping OCD avoid something hard?

Save this for your next 504/IEP conversation, or share it with a teacher or school team supporting a child or teen with OCD.

At Raising Brave Kids, we specialize in evidence-based support for childhood and adolescent anxiety + OCD, including individual therapy, parent support, and school consultation.

📍 Portland, Oregon + California

08/25/2026

Supporting a child with anxiety can feel overwhelming. You don’t have to navigate it alone. 💛

The Raising Brave Parent Group gives parents practical, research-informed tools to help children and teens (ages 5–17) build confidence and face anxiety with greater bravery.

✨ Encourage bravery instead of avoidance
✨ Respond to worry and reassurance-seeking
✨ Reduce anxiety patterns at home
✨ Build confidence and resilience

Led by Kat Schoolland, LMFT, a child anxiety and OCD specialist, the group incorporates evidence-based approaches including SPACE and CBT-informed strategies.

6-week group • Beginning in September • Online

Learn more and reserve your spot through the link in bio.

08/20/2026

Our brains are wired to keep us safe, but staying comfortable all the time isn’t where learning and growth happen.

From the Safe Zone, to the Challenge Zone, to the Freak Out Zone, there’s a difference between being uncomfortable and being unsafe. Practicing small moments of discomfort can help teach our brains that uncomfortable doesn’t always mean unsafe.

🧠 The brain is adaptable.
💪 We can build our capacity for challenge.
🌱 And with practice, what once felt uncomfortable can start to feel easier.

The goal isn’t to avoid discomfort — or live in the Freak Out Zone. It’s to find that sweet spot in the Challenge Zone, where we’re challenged, supported, and able to learn and grow. Keep this in mind as your kiddos head back to school!

Address

2330 NW Flanders Street Suite 104
Portland, OR
97210

Telephone

+14159156279

Website

http://www.raisingbravekids.com/

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