Child Therapists in Ashland, OR
Experiential Play Therapy helps children heal from trauma of any form plus normal developmental milestones.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the past 25 years and have worked in the mental health field for over 35 years. In my private practice, I specialize in Trauma Play Therapy with children 2 yrs-10 yrs, EMDR, Ego State Therapy/Structural Dissociation, high conflict custody cases, and foster/adoption cases. I am a Certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) Therapist, Register Play Therapist, Certified Experiential Play Therapist, Advanced Alcohol and Drug Abuse Therapist, and Ego State Therapy . I also have extensive training in Art and Sand Tray Therapy, Yoga Therapy, and Pet Assisted Therapy.
Experiential Play Therapy helps children heal from trauma of any form plus normal developmental milestones.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the past 25 years and have worked in the mental health field for over 35 years. In my private practice, I specialize in Trauma Play Therapy with children 2 yrs-10 yrs, EMDR, Ego State Therapy/Structural Dissociation, high conflict custody cases, and foster/adoption cases. I am a Certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) Therapist, Register Play Therapist, Certified Experiential Play Therapist, Advanced Alcohol and Drug Abuse Therapist, and Ego State Therapy . I also have extensive training in Art and Sand Tray Therapy, Yoga Therapy, and Pet Assisted Therapy.
I worked for 16 years with abused children and their families at the Children's Advocacy Center in Medford, Oregon providing me with extensive experience working with this population.
I have been working with children, teens, families and couples for almost 33 years. I provide a safe environment, creating a space for you to feel heard, work on issues brought to the session and manage whatever life lessons need to be learned. I work with clients who have experienced physical & sexual abuse ,grief, loss, separation & divorce, reunification, parenting issues, anger, PTSD, self injurious behaviors, ADHD, domestic violence, depression, critical incidence response, suicide and veterans issues.
I worked for 16 years with abused children and their families at the Children's Advocacy Center in Medford, Oregon providing me with extensive experience working with this population.
I have been working with children, teens, families and couples for almost 33 years. I provide a safe environment, creating a space for you to feel heard, work on issues brought to the session and manage whatever life lessons need to be learned. I work with clients who have experienced physical & sexual abuse ,grief, loss, separation & divorce, reunification, parenting issues, anger, PTSD, self injurious behaviors, ADHD, domestic violence, depression, critical incidence response, suicide and veterans issues.
Rochelle De Forrest
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ashland, OR 97520
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that everyone can heal, and my goal is to facilitate healing for clients through the therapeutic process. People tend to heal and thrive in a therapeutic environment in which they fell listened to and understood, and that provides them with genuineness, sincerity, openness, acceptance and unconditional positive regard. I hope to match my approach to each client, specifically to their needs. At my office, I have 2 counseling rooms - one for children and one for teens and adults.
I believe that everyone can heal, and my goal is to facilitate healing for clients through the therapeutic process. People tend to heal and thrive in a therapeutic environment in which they fell listened to and understood, and that provides them with genuineness, sincerity, openness, acceptance and unconditional positive regard. I hope to match my approach to each client, specifically to their needs. At my office, I have 2 counseling rooms - one for children and one for teens and adults.
I am certified in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and offer Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), a trauma intervention that can help reduce the processing needed to resolve adverse life experiences.
Are you a teen, adult or parent with a child seeking to resolve trauma-related symptoms, increase emotional regulation, reduce anxiety or depression and wanting to improve your relationships? It can be valuable to explore your story openly with someone who is fully present to listen, who honors your individuality, inner wisdom and personal strengths, and who strives to create an environment of calm acceptance, trust and support where you can feel safe to work toward your goals for personal & familial health and wellbeing.
I am certified in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and offer Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), a trauma intervention that can help reduce the processing needed to resolve adverse life experiences.
Are you a teen, adult or parent with a child seeking to resolve trauma-related symptoms, increase emotional regulation, reduce anxiety or depression and wanting to improve your relationships? It can be valuable to explore your story openly with someone who is fully present to listen, who honors your individuality, inner wisdom and personal strengths, and who strives to create an environment of calm acceptance, trust and support where you can feel safe to work toward your goals for personal & familial health and wellbeing.
April Esry
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Ashland, OR 97520
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adults and children of all ages, as well as with veterans, first responders and their families.
Growth and healing is often a process of rebuilding a sense of self, self-worth, shifting patterns and creating new, healthy ways of thinking. Whether you experience anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or struggle with a history of trauma, we can work together to find your path to freedom and happiness. As a multi-modal therapist, I use an array of interventions and tools, partnering with you to achieve your goals. Deep healing takes a lot of courage and I commend you on taking the first step!
I work with adults and children of all ages, as well as with veterans, first responders and their families.
Growth and healing is often a process of rebuilding a sense of self, self-worth, shifting patterns and creating new, healthy ways of thinking. Whether you experience anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or struggle with a history of trauma, we can work together to find your path to freedom and happiness. As a multi-modal therapist, I use an array of interventions and tools, partnering with you to achieve your goals. Deep healing takes a lot of courage and I commend you on taking the first step!
Little Light Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS, CYMHS, ASDCS
Verified Verified
Ashland, OR 97520
Little Light Counseling is dedicated to helping children and their families live better lives. We incorporate parent education with individual and family counseling in a supportive and compassionate environment. We work with ages 7 and up, and people from all backgrounds. Our goal is to make sure anyone who needs or wants counseling can obtain services, regardless of financial circumstances. Your first session is $275 and subsequent sessions are $120. Discounts and financial aid are available. We can give you a receipt so you can get reimbursed by your insurance company. Currently accepting new clients! Call Today!
Little Light Counseling is dedicated to helping children and their families live better lives. We incorporate parent education with individual and family counseling in a supportive and compassionate environment. We work with ages 7 and up, and people from all backgrounds. Our goal is to make sure anyone who needs or wants counseling can obtain services, regardless of financial circumstances. Your first session is $275 and subsequent sessions are $120. Discounts and financial aid are available. We can give you a receipt so you can get reimbursed by your insurance company. Currently accepting new clients! Call Today!
Arianna Badizadegan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, QMHP, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ashland, OR 97520
I have a strong passion for working with the LGBTQIA+ population as well as children, teens and transition age youth.
I have worked in crisis services and community mental health with children and adults. I practice primarily from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Person Centered (Rogerian) approaches, and have training in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I love working with clients who are ready to challenge themselves to grow through their experiences - clients who challenge themselves to step outside of their comfort zones to grow into better versions of who they are. I also appreciate when clients have clear goals and use therapy in the manner that best fits their style.
I have a strong passion for working with the LGBTQIA+ population as well as children, teens and transition age youth.
I have worked in crisis services and community mental health with children and adults. I practice primarily from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Person Centered (Rogerian) approaches, and have training in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I love working with clients who are ready to challenge themselves to grow through their experiences - clients who challenge themselves to step outside of their comfort zones to grow into better versions of who they are. I also appreciate when clients have clear goals and use therapy in the manner that best fits their style.
Autumn Stoutenburgh - Neurodivergence Affirming
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ashland, OR 97520 (Online Only)
Busy parents often struggle to find time to engage in therapy on their own due to childcare challenges and phone sessions can come in handy here.
Come as you are to this space and be accepted. While the goals of therapy for each individual vary, a common goal is to be able to experience a range of emotions and have the tools and skills to cope with them. I am here to support you in this journey, regardless of what place you are starting from. I work with two main groups of people. The first being children aged 1-10 and their families, usually on the topics of neurodivergence (specifically ADHD and OCD), attachment and relationship, foster care and adoption. The second group being adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, chronic health challenges, and parenting.
Busy parents often struggle to find time to engage in therapy on their own due to childcare challenges and phone sessions can come in handy here.
Come as you are to this space and be accepted. While the goals of therapy for each individual vary, a common goal is to be able to experience a range of emotions and have the tools and skills to cope with them. I am here to support you in this journey, regardless of what place you are starting from. I work with two main groups of people. The first being children aged 1-10 and their families, usually on the topics of neurodivergence (specifically ADHD and OCD), attachment and relationship, foster care and adoption. The second group being adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, chronic health challenges, and parenting.
Peyton Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA, OT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ashland, OR 97520
Are you a parent trying hard to meet both your own and your family’s needs, or a teen struggling with body image, identity, and school? Are you balancing raising your children while also caring for aging parents? Maybe you find yourself always fighting “the system” and are exhausted from defending your own or your family’s right to exist.
Are you a parent trying hard to meet both your own and your family’s needs, or a teen struggling with body image, identity, and school? Are you balancing raising your children while also caring for aging parents? Maybe you find yourself always fighting “the system” and are exhausted from defending your own or your family’s right to exist.
Kristel Olsen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ashland, OR 97520
I also enjoy counseling neurotypical children and teens challenged by depression, anxiety, issues at school, challenges with family relationships and self-esteem.
Welcome! I specialize in adults who are on The Autism Spectrum or suspect they might be. I offer evaluations, diagnoses, counseling and advocacy. It is my belief that autism is "another order" rather than a "dis-order" and that people on The Spectrum bring a unique set of skills and a new perspective to the world.
I also enjoy counseling neurotypical children and teens challenged by depression, anxiety, issues at school, challenges with family relationships and self-esteem.
Welcome! I specialize in adults who are on The Autism Spectrum or suspect they might be. I offer evaluations, diagnoses, counseling and advocacy. It is my belief that autism is "another order" rather than a "dis-order" and that people on The Spectrum bring a unique set of skills and a new perspective to the world.
Kasey Hayden
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, QMHP, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Ashland, OR 97520
My diverse training allows me to help clients using CBT, Somatic EMDR, yoga/mindfulness, attachment based, somatic therapy, art/play therapy, family systems and extended training in SPACE: Supportive Parenting of Anxious Childhood Emotions.
I am passionate about being there for others helping them discover their strengths, build their resilience and increase their joy. My approach is client-centered and focuses on empathy, compassion, and being there for others so they feel truly seen. My hope is to meet clients where they are in each moment and help them find their inner strength to be their truest self. I am a wife, mother, and survivor of infertility that can relate to the struggles and joys of parenting and navigating relationships. I love to support parents, children, women and couples as they try to find their way during challenging times.
My diverse training allows me to help clients using CBT, Somatic EMDR, yoga/mindfulness, attachment based, somatic therapy, art/play therapy, family systems and extended training in SPACE: Supportive Parenting of Anxious Childhood Emotions.
I am passionate about being there for others helping them discover their strengths, build their resilience and increase their joy. My approach is client-centered and focuses on empathy, compassion, and being there for others so they feel truly seen. My hope is to meet clients where they are in each moment and help them find their inner strength to be their truest self. I am a wife, mother, and survivor of infertility that can relate to the struggles and joys of parenting and navigating relationships. I love to support parents, children, women and couples as they try to find their way during challenging times.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, DBH, LPC, NCC, QMHP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Ashland, OR 97520
Waitlist for new clients
My therapy practice has focused on interventions for complex family systems including co-parenting after divorce, raising special needs children or supporting patients with navigating agency involvement ( child welfare, corrections, education). I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) whose career was founded in Pediatrics. I have a strong commitment to helping families develop secure relationships and additionally offer attachment couples counseling using PACT, EFT and IFS models.
My therapy practice has focused on interventions for complex family systems including co-parenting after divorce, raising special needs children or supporting patients with navigating agency involvement ( child welfare, corrections, education). I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) whose career was founded in Pediatrics. I have a strong commitment to helping families develop secure relationships and additionally offer attachment couples counseling using PACT, EFT and IFS models.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience working with: individuals/youth/families from diverse backgrounds and communities of color with generational trauma/racial oppression; those impacted by the child welfare system; youth with behavioral problems; and those seeking support around anxiety, depression/grief, and trauma.
Accepting New Clients! Hello and welcome! Life can present various challenges, transitions, and stressors that can be overwhelming at times – perhaps you are searching for help with: grief, anxiety, depression, PTSD, or trauma; family conflict/parenting issues; unhealthy personal or professional relationships; child/teen with behavioral problems; or generational trauma or racial discrimination. I acknowledge the difficulty one may have with seeking help. This may be due to historical stigmas, masculinity associated with being male, or the feeling of “needing to do it all” and not having your power acknowledged or honored as a woman.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience working with: individuals/youth/families from diverse backgrounds and communities of color with generational trauma/racial oppression; those impacted by the child welfare system; youth with behavioral problems; and those seeking support around anxiety, depression/grief, and trauma.
Accepting New Clients! Hello and welcome! Life can present various challenges, transitions, and stressors that can be overwhelming at times – perhaps you are searching for help with: grief, anxiety, depression, PTSD, or trauma; family conflict/parenting issues; unhealthy personal or professional relationships; child/teen with behavioral problems; or generational trauma or racial discrimination. I acknowledge the difficulty one may have with seeking help. This may be due to historical stigmas, masculinity associated with being male, or the feeling of “needing to do it all” and not having your power acknowledged or honored as a woman.
Thomason Child and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFT
Verified Verified
Ashland, OR 97520
I'm here to offer compassionate support to help children and families build healthier connections and overcome difficulties.
As a child and family therapist, I’m here to support your family in navigating challenges with warmth and care. Whether your child is struggling with fears or anxieties, or your family is dealing with conflicts and intense emotions, I offer a nurturing space to address these issues together. I’m dedicated to helping improve family relationships, establish stable routines, and manage harmful thoughts. Let’s work together to create positive changes and build a happier, healthier family life for everyone.
I'm here to offer compassionate support to help children and families build healthier connections and overcome difficulties.
As a child and family therapist, I’m here to support your family in navigating challenges with warmth and care. Whether your child is struggling with fears or anxieties, or your family is dealing with conflicts and intense emotions, I offer a nurturing space to address these issues together. I’m dedicated to helping improve family relationships, establish stable routines, and manage harmful thoughts. Let’s work together to create positive changes and build a happier, healthier family life for everyone.
I strongly believe that all humans can reach an optimum state of health. An essential part of achieving this often involves addressing limiting habitual patterns of behavior or belief systems as well as learning skills to optimize healthy relationships. I seek to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment in which clients can identify their own answers and achieve tangible results. This can occur both in individual sessions as well as with the collaboration of family members. My practice has lead me to work with youth, young adults, adults, and families facing some very challenging life situations and internal struggles.
I strongly believe that all humans can reach an optimum state of health. An essential part of achieving this often involves addressing limiting habitual patterns of behavior or belief systems as well as learning skills to optimize healthy relationships. I seek to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment in which clients can identify their own answers and achieve tangible results. This can occur both in individual sessions as well as with the collaboration of family members. My practice has lead me to work with youth, young adults, adults, and families facing some very challenging life situations and internal struggles.
Mary Breton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Ashland, OR 97520 (Online Only)
Do you need guidance navigating difficult emotions, past trauma, family and life transitions. Are you someone who struggles with depression or anxiety, connection to others, or could use a neutral perspective and someone to talk to? Everyone wants to feel safe and supported while going through challenges. I work with a range of age groups, from teens, to emerging adults and older, and help clients to explore different ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving to increase self-awareness and improve functioning.
Do you need guidance navigating difficult emotions, past trauma, family and life transitions. Are you someone who struggles with depression or anxiety, connection to others, or could use a neutral perspective and someone to talk to? Everyone wants to feel safe and supported while going through challenges. I work with a range of age groups, from teens, to emerging adults and older, and help clients to explore different ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving to increase self-awareness and improve functioning.
Desiree Elizabeth Coutinho
Clinical Social Work Associate, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ashland, OR 97520
I’m Desiree, a queer, woman of color therapist located in Southern Oregon. I specialize in working with individuals navigating trauma, helping them integrate past wounding, navigate fear, and cultivate acceptance. I am passionate about guiding clients through embodied grief processes, as a powerful tool for individual and collective healing and a way to reclaim our wellbeing. I work with all ages, but am especially interested in working with young adults, navigating anxiety, depression, stress, and other mental health challenges related to living in uncertain times.
I’m Desiree, a queer, woman of color therapist located in Southern Oregon. I specialize in working with individuals navigating trauma, helping them integrate past wounding, navigate fear, and cultivate acceptance. I am passionate about guiding clients through embodied grief processes, as a powerful tool for individual and collective healing and a way to reclaim our wellbeing. I work with all ages, but am especially interested in working with young adults, navigating anxiety, depression, stress, and other mental health challenges related to living in uncertain times.
Meredith McFadden
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, CSHT, QMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ashland, OR 97520
I will skillfully guide you in finding your strength today! ALL persons can be released from limiting emotions/thought/behavior patterns, opening up more space for quality of life and love...each person's birthright. I am honored to listen deeply AND HEAR YOU, being licensed/certified 20+yrs. Through a collaborative effort we create a safe space to examine, release and restructure CORE beliefs holding you hostage... (which can promote anxiety-depression/negative behaviors/addictions). Using SOUND HEALING-BALANCING therapy is one effective, direct tool I use affording deep relaxation, clearing old patterns and accessing vision.
I will skillfully guide you in finding your strength today! ALL persons can be released from limiting emotions/thought/behavior patterns, opening up more space for quality of life and love...each person's birthright. I am honored to listen deeply AND HEAR YOU, being licensed/certified 20+yrs. Through a collaborative effort we create a safe space to examine, release and restructure CORE beliefs holding you hostage... (which can promote anxiety-depression/negative behaviors/addictions). Using SOUND HEALING-BALANCING therapy is one effective, direct tool I use affording deep relaxation, clearing old patterns and accessing vision.
Alternatives increase our choices in life.
Alternative psychotherapy considers all aspects of living, including work, lifestyle and spiritual practice, as well as thoughts and feelings, in healing our mind, body and spirit.
Alternatives increase our choices in life.
Alternative psychotherapy considers all aspects of living, including work, lifestyle and spiritual practice, as well as thoughts and feelings, in healing our mind, body and spirit.
Amirah K David
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ashland, OR 97520
Waitlist for new clients
I love people, and I love my work. I believe we are all in deep need of understanding and feeling our innate worth, separate from what we do or prove to the world. I seek to gently support clients in finding the true source of this worth. I employ an eclectic and integrated approach depending on individual client needs, and seek to support the whole person in a collaborative, compassionate, and relational manner. I specialize in perinatal mental health, faith-based counseling, and women seeking deeper meaning in life and fulfilling creative expression. Please see my website at www.amirahdavid.com.
I love people, and I love my work. I believe we are all in deep need of understanding and feeling our innate worth, separate from what we do or prove to the world. I seek to gently support clients in finding the true source of this worth. I employ an eclectic and integrated approach depending on individual client needs, and seek to support the whole person in a collaborative, compassionate, and relational manner. I specialize in perinatal mental health, faith-based counseling, and women seeking deeper meaning in life and fulfilling creative expression. Please see my website at www.amirahdavid.com.
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Child psychologists in Ashland, OR provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Ashland build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Ashland build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.