Family Roots Therapy

Family Roots Therapy Family Roots Therapy provides individual and family therapy to parents, children, and teens in PDX

Episode 21: Supporting Kids with OCDKaleigh and Stephanie are joined by Kat Schoolland, LMFT, owner of Raising Brave Kid...
03/13/2026

Episode 21: Supporting Kids with OCD

Kaleigh and Stephanie are joined by Kat Schoolland, LMFT, owner of Raising Brave Kids and specialist in Pediatric OCD. Together they talk about what OCD can look like in children, why parental involvement matters, and clear up some of the most common misconceptions about OCD. Kat also shares practical ways parents can better support kids navigating OCD.

Tune in to learn more about understanding, supporting, and advocating for kids experiencing OCD.

Listen here:
🍏 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/family-roots-podcast/id1830360793
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61PPAhpjT8ii1Wi8BXMlYI
đź“š Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3d177e54-ed5f-48e1-a17c-94355a2ca0d5

Family Roots Therapy is excited to attend the Oregon Fatherhood Summit on March 20th!We’re looking forward to connecting...
03/09/2026

Family Roots Therapy is excited to attend the Oregon Fatherhood Summit on March 20th!

We’re looking forward to connecting with local fathers, community leaders, and organizations who are passionate about strengthening families and supporting healthy father engagement. Events like this help build stronger communities, and we’re honored to be part of the conversation!

Come check out our table and connect with us!

Setting a good example doesn't mean you have to be perfect. In fact, one of the best examples you can set for your child...
02/26/2026

Setting a good example doesn't mean you have to be perfect. In fact, one of the best examples you can set for your child is showing them what to do when things don't go perfectly. When you take a deep breath during a stressful moment, or when you offer a genuine apology after losing your cool, you are teaching your child how to navigate life’s ups and downs.

At Family Roots Therapy, we’re here to help you build the emotional tools you want to pass down to the next generation. Happy Set A Good Example Day!

Want to build long-term confidence in your child? Try shifting from "Good job!" to observing their effort. When we say, ...
02/23/2026

Want to build long-term confidence in your child? Try shifting from "Good job!" to observing their effort. When we say, "I noticed how hard you practiced that," we help them develop an internal sense of accomplishment that stays with them for life.

New episode is out now! In Episode 19, Kaleigh and Stephanie dive into the art of validation. We explore why acknowledgi...
02/20/2026

New episode is out now! In Episode 19, Kaleigh and Stephanie dive into the art of validation. We explore why acknowledging your child’s feelings is the fastest way to help them regulate; and how you can validate their emotions even when you need to set a boundary on their behavior.

Validation doesn't mean you agree with the tantrum; it means you agree that their feeling is real. Join us as we break down how to do this in the heat of the moment!

Tune in:
🍏 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/family-roots-podcast/id1830360793
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61PPAhpjT8ii1Wi8BXMlYI
đź“š Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3d177e54-ed5f-48e1-a17c-94355a2ca0d5

Family Roots Therapy is proud to offer Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) - a specialized model designed specifically for ...
02/18/2026

Family Roots Therapy is proud to offer Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) - a specialized model designed specifically for children ages birth to 6 who have experienced trauma, domestic violence, or separation.

Unlike traditional therapy, CPP focuses on the relationship between the caregiver and the child. By using play-based interventions, we help you and your little one process difficult experiences together, rebuilding a sense of safety and strengthening the bond that serves as their foundation for life.

Healing is possible, and it starts with connection.

Parenting is hard, heart-stretching work. Often, we are our own harshest critics. Today, try a "random act of kindness" ...
02/17/2026

Parenting is hard, heart-stretching work. Often, we are our own harshest critics. Today, try a "random act of kindness" for your own mental health: Forgive yourself for a "messy" moment this morning. Take five minutes to sit in the sun or enjoy a quiet cup of tea. Replace a self-critical thought with: "I am doing my best, and that is enough."
When we fill our own cups with kindness, we have so much more to pour into our children.

Happy Valentine’s Day from Family Roots Therapy! ❤️ Today, we’re celebrating the deepest kind of love; the kind that nur...
02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day from Family Roots Therapy! ❤️ Today, we’re celebrating the deepest kind of love; the kind that nurtures, protects, and helps a child grow.

Wishing you and your "little roots" a day filled with connection.

We're back with a new episode! In Episode 18, Kaleigh and Stephanie have a heart-to-heart about helping kids navigate a ...
02/13/2026

We're back with a new episode! In Episode 18, Kaleigh and Stephanie have a heart-to-heart about helping kids navigate a scary world. It’s a vulnerable conversation about talking to our children through traumatic events; even when we feel scared or disregulated too. We explore how to provide safety for our little ones while honoring our own emotions as parents.

You don’t have to have all the answers to be a safe harbor for your child. Listen in to find some comfort and tools for these difficult days.

Tune in:
🍏 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/family-roots-podcast/id1830360793
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61PPAhpjT8ii1Wi8BXMlYI
đź“š Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3d177e54-ed5f-48e1-a17c-94355a2ca0d5

Family Roots Therapy stands with immigrant families and is committed to safety, trust, and inclusion for all, regardless...
02/10/2026

Family Roots Therapy stands with immigrant families and is committed to safety, trust, and inclusion for all, regardless of immigration status.

Grab your coffee and join us for this essential conversation on the Family Roots Podcast. In Episode 17, Kaleigh and Ste...
02/06/2026

Grab your coffee and join us for this essential conversation on the Family Roots Podcast. In Episode 17, Kaleigh and Stephanie dive deep into the reality of staying regulated when your child is dysregulated. We talk about why your own ""calm"" is the most powerful tool you have, and—most importantly—how you can actually achieve it (at least most of the time!).

Tune in:
🍏 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/family-roots-podcast/id1830360793
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61PPAhpjT8ii1Wi8BXMlYI
đź“š Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3d177e54-ed5f-48e1-a17c-94355a2ca0d5

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7346 NE Sandy Boulevard
Portland, OR
97213

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Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

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