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.

12/16/2025

Confident Kids is a 6-week, evidence-based CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) skills group for children Kindergarten - 5th grade. Led by licensed child mental health clinicians, kids learn to navigate big emotions, challenge unhelpful thoughts, build coping tools, and grow lasting confidence. Parents receive weekly recaps and practical tools to support learning at home.

Group Details:
🗓 Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Fridays | 4:00 - 4:50pm
Dates: 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13

🗓 3rd - 5th Grade
Fridays | 5:30 - 6:20pm
Dates: 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13

📍 In-person: NW Portland (Nob Hill)
💵 $360 total | Super bills available upon request
👉 Learn more + sign up at raisingbravekids.com/confident-kids-group-1

12/09/2025

We treat kids *and* coach the adults who love them. If you’re looking for support in managing anxiety and building confidence, we’re here for your family. 💛 Visit the link in our bio.

12/02/2025

Watching your child, tween or teen grow braver in therapy is pure magic. 💛 One moment at a time, they’re building skills that will support them for life.

We currently have after-school therapy spots available.

Schedule a free consultation today: https://www.raisingbravekids.com/contactexpertsinchildanxiety-california-1

11/25/2025

As pediatric anxiety and OCD specialists, we know how to motivate kids to take that first step and support them in building confidence and bravery. 💛

If getting to therapy feels like the hardest part, reach out. We’re here to help.

11/18/2025

If your child struggles with panic or anxiety, our newest blog is a practical resource to help you navigate big feelings and come out stronger.

We break down:
1️⃣ What panic looks like in kids
2️⃣ What to say
3️⃣ Tools and grounding strategies that help in the moment

If your child’s panic attacks are happening regularly or getting in the way of daily life, we’re here. Our team specializes in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and supports families across Oregon and California in building skills that truly stick.

🔗 https://www.raisingbravekids.com/blog/helping-kids-with-panic-attacks-what-works

11/11/2025

Emotional regulation is a skill, not a switch. We practice it in session so it can show up when real life gets loud.

Visit our website to learn more about Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

11/04/2025

Courage grows one small step at a time - for kids AND parents.

Join our free newsletter for therapist-backed parenting tools, kid-friendly coping strategies & practical support for raising resilient kids.

✨ Start where you are. We’ll help with the rest.
📫 Sign up: raising-brave-kids.kit.com/c647056004

10/28/2025

We’re celebrating 1 year of Jenny Black, MS, LCSW, with Raising Brave Kids! 💛

Her thoughtfulness, calm energy, and genuine care have made such an impact on the kids and families she works with.

Jenny is now accepting new clients, with after-school availability in Portland, OR, and telehealth in CA & OR.

Learn more and book online: raisingbravekids.com/jenny

10/21/2025

🌟 Meet Jessica! 🌟 Jessica earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Washington and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She supports kids and teens as they work through anxiety, OCD, trauma, and life transitions.

Jessica is also leading the development of our Canine Companion program, soon bringing a therapy dog into sessions to help kids feel even more supported.

Now accepting new clients — including after-school availability! DM us or click the link in bio to schedule a session today!

📍 In person: Portland, OR
🖥️ Telehealth: across Oregon

10/14/2025

OCD can look different for everyone. Early recognition and science based care make a world of difference, especially for children.

At Raising Brave Kids, our clinicians use evidence-based approaches to support children and caregivers in understanding and managing OCD and anxiety.

Visit our website to learn more: raisingbravekids.com.

10/07/2025

Kat Schoolland will be speaking about school avoidance at the Oregon School Psychologists Association Conference in Portland this week.

Join her Thursday, Oct 9th, from 9:30 - 11am to learn practical ways to support students on their path back to school.

Learn more: oregonschoolpsychologists.com/Upcoming-Events

09/23/2025

We’re celebrating 1 year of Teana, Registered Professional Counselor Associate, QMHP, with Raising Brave Kids! 💛 Her creativity, kindness & steady support have made such a difference for our kiddos and families.

Scroll to see what the team loves about her and all the ways she helps kids thrive 😊

Teana is taking new clients and has afterschool availability! Learn more and book online: www.raisingbravekids.com/teana

Address

2330 NW Flanders Street Suite 104
Portland, OR
97210

Telephone

+14159156279

Website

http://www.raisingbravekids.com/

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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.