Raising Brave Kids - Child & Family Therapy

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Raising Brave Kids - Child & Family Therapy

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.

15/07/2025

Finding the right therapist matters. We know how much courage it takes to ask for help - and how important it is to choose a team that truly understands kids, teens & families. Our approach is goal-focused, present-minded, active, and backed by research — so your child can feel real progress and lasting change.

Visit our website or reach out to learn how we help kids stop the spiral of anxiety and OCD and get back to being kids. 💛

08/07/2025

Colorful, comfortable & designed with kids in mind 💛 Our NW Portland space is warm, welcoming and family friendly.

We have some amazing neighbors too — ice cream, pizza, toy shops — so your visit to Raising Brave Kids can turn into an adventure!

We’re here to support you in raising brave kids 🚀

🌐 Visit our website to learn more about what we do & explore our summer groups for kids in K–5th grade!

01/07/2025

🌟 Enrollment is open for our August session of Confident Kids!

Help your K–5th grader build resilience, express emotions & make real connections in just 3 days.

📍NW Portland
💵 $375 for 3 days, MTW 9-11am
🔗 Sign up here: https://www.raisingbravekids.com/confident-kids-group-summer

24/06/2025

We got rained on big time — but that didn’t stop the Raising Brave Kids team from showing up and walking for OCD awareness! 💛☔ OCD Oregon International OCD Foundation

Grateful to walk alongside an incredible community and advocate for the kids, teens, and families impacted by OCD. Every step (and soaked shoe) was worth it 🚀

17/06/2025

The Raising Brave Kids team is walking the walk — literally 💙

This Saturday, June 21st, we’re proud to join the OCD Walk at McCall Waterfront Park in Portland to raise awareness, build community, and support the kids, teens and families affected by OCD.

📍 Check-in begins at 9:00am
🎤 Opening remarks at 9:30am
🚶‍♀️ Walk kicks off at 9:45am
🎉 Games, music, coffee, raffle, and community all morning!
OCD Oregon International OCD Foundation

The 1-mile route is ADA-accessible, stroller-friendly & open to all. Walkers who raise or donate $25+ get a tee shirt + kids under 13 walk free with a free shirt included!

🧠 OCD affects 1 in 100 adults and 1 in 200 kids, yet most wait years for an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. We’re working (and walking) to change that. Join us on the mission to help conquer anxiety & OCD.

👉 Register at: iocdf.org/walkportland
👉 To join our team, visit: support.iocdf.org/team/664584

03/06/2025

Books can be powerful tools to help kids explore thoughts, feelings and behaviors in ways that feel fun and approachable. We’re always on the lookout for stories that help bring big concepts to life in kid-friendly ways.

Our team loves sharing picture books that connect with core therapeutic skills and spark curiosity in young readers. Check out this week’s pick, reviewed by Jennifer Black, MS, LCSW — Ninjas Know the CBT Triangle by Mary Nhin! 🥷📘

For more books, workbooks & more, visit the resources page on our website:
https://www.raisingbravekids.com/resourcesforchildanxietyandocd

27/05/2025

Just a few days left to join the first session of our Confident Kids Summer Intensive! 💪☀️

Give your child the tools they’ll carry for life:
💬 Better communication about big feelings
🧠 Stronger coping skills for stress and change
🤝 Closer friendships and more self-confidence

Visit raisingbravekids.com to learn more.

📍NW Portland | K – 5th Grade | First session begins June 16th

13/05/2025

✨ Real-world research proves it: video teletherapy can significantly reduce OCD symptoms in kids and teens.

In the largest study to date, children and adolescents treated with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) via live video saw a 38% median reduction in OCD symptoms in just 13–17 weeks — with continued improvement long-term. Anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms also decreased.

💻 Our experienced therapists now offer this care virtually across California & Oregon — helping families overcome barriers to treatment with evidence-based support.

📩 Inquire at clinic@raisingbravekids.com
🔗 Link in bio to learn more

Source: Effectiveness of Video Teletherapy in Treating OCD in Children and Adolescents with ERP(J Med Internet Res. 2024).
PMID: 39869894
Link to Article: https://www.jmir.org/2025/1/e66715

06/05/2025

🌞 Confident Kids: Summer 2025 Intensive is open for enrollment!

Our 5-day, in-person group helps K–5th graders build real-life skills like emotional expression, resilience, stress management & healthy friendships — all in a safe, supportive setting with peers and licensed child therapists.

📍 NW Portland
💬 Small group format
💵 $125/day
🗓️ June & August sessions
✅ Spots are limited — reserve now!
🔗 Link in bio to learn more

29/04/2025

As we head into summer, the change can also bring worry or overwhelm — especially for kids who struggle with low confidence, anxiety, or transitions.

That’s why we created the Summer Confidence Kit — a playful, practical way to help your child feel safe, supported & brave wherever summer takes them.

🗺️ Think of it as a map back to themselves: a simple collaborative parent & child activity that helps your child pack their strengths and supports for the journey ahead.

✨ Head to our blog for step-by-step ideas to build your kit together → https://www.raisingbravekids.com/blog/smooth-summer-transitions-how-to-help-your-child-feel-brave-and-ready

22/04/2025

We partner with schools and communities to deliver talks and workshops that nurture the mental health and emotional growth of children, teens, and the adults who support them 💛

Whether you're a school leader, community organizer, or part of a parent group, each event is thoughtfully tailored to meet your audience’s needs — blending clinical expertise with practical, compassionate guidance.

📩 Let’s work together to support your community.

Visit raisingbravekids.com or email us at clinic@raisingbravekids.com to inquire about booking a speaking engagement 🫶

15/04/2025

Huge thank you to everyone who came out to our Networking Event! 💛 It was such a joy to connect & build community with professionals who care deeply about supporting kids, teens, and families. We’re so grateful to be in this work with all of you!

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Katherine "Kat" Schoolland is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Lic#103337) whose passion is to assist children and teens into the fullest of mental health. She is also devoted to partnering with parents to optimize family functioning.

Kat currently is a clinician at Practice San Francisco where she provides individual therapy to kids and teens teaching them skills to help them thrive. At Practice San Francisco Kat uses evidence-based treatment strategies, and primarily adheres to a cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) model. This type of treatment approach has been supported by a great deal of research as the treatment of choice for childhood anxiety and depression. CBT focuses on teaching children/teens to be aware of their own emotions, to notice and critically evaluate their thoughts (i.e., learn to think about WHAT you’re thinking, and to check whether those thoughts are accurate or helpful!), 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.