River's Bend Psychology

08/18/2025

Currently recruiting parents for my next rounds of the SPACE Group (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions). This is an evidence-based intervention to decrease your child's anxiety symptoms via parenting. I have spots left in both my In Person and Virtual Groups.

I am offering parenting classes on an ongoing basis to provide to support to parents of anxious children.  These classes help parents to navigate the fine line between supporting your children with their anxiety but also instilling confidence and independence.  In the course we will cover educatio...

03/19/2025

Such a great graphic from Kimberley Quinlan, explaining the anxiety cycle.

Have you ever felt stuck in this loop?

Anxiety tells you there’s danger when there isn’t. Your brain screams, “Fix this!”—so you avoid, seek reassurance, or do compulsions to feel better. And for a moment… ahh, relief! 😌

But guess what? That short-term comfort actually strengthens anxiety in the long run.

👉 The good news? You can break the cycle!

Facing anxiety without avoiding or doing compulsions teaches your brain that discomfort isn’t dangerous. This is how you build resilience and freedom! 🌱💪

Have you ever caught yourself in this loop?

03/10/2025

One spot left in the OCD Therapy Group for Elementary Age kids! Starting in April.

02/27/2025

Always accepting referrals or phone calls for my Parenting Groups. These are a great intervention to reduce child anxiety symptoms as well as family stress.

02/11/2025

I had a great time yesterday presenting with Dr. Alexia Spanos. We were invited by the Central Oregon Behavioral Health Consortium to provide a full day continuing education training on using Exposure Therapy for Anxiety Disorders.

02/04/2025

A couple of great infographics about the importance of ERP as a treatment for OCD.

01/23/2025

One spot left in Girls' OCD Group starting mid-February. Please reach out if you have questions!

I offer Group Therapy for youth experiencing active OCD symptoms. The group cover a condensed version of the content your child will receive in individual ERP therapy for OCD. The eight week course will cover the following modules:

01/10/2025

Please click through to read my update on my waitlist and types of services offered:

Happy New Year! I am writing this Blog Post in the beginning of 2025 to provide an update on my business and the services I am currently providing. I am hoping this information helps you in the New Year as you have taken the step to find some help for yourself, your child or your loved one. I know t...

12/11/2024

Groups!

Next Parenting Group for Parents of Anxious Children will start in January. One spot left!

Next OCD Therapy Group will also run in late January. This group will be for girls with OCD ages 10-13.

Finally, recruiting for next round of the Parenting Group offered virtually. Four spots remaining.

Happy Holidays!

10/31/2024

Currently recruiting Group Members ages 11-13 for my next OCD Therapy Group. Please email me with questions!

10/13/2024

Good tips!

Here's some behavior replacement tips to keep in mind this Summer. 😎☀️

Visit our website for more resources and ways to get connected at bfrb.org. 💙💚💜

09/30/2024

Group room is all ready! My October groups are currently full, but I am recruiting for my next round of Parenting Classes and OCD Group Therapy.