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.

03/10/2026

When a child struggles with anxiety, it’s natural to want to remove the stress or solve the problem quickly.

But resilience grows when kids learn they can face challenges with support, not avoidance.

Small brave steps, emotional regulation, and flexible thinking help children build the confidence that they can handle hard things.

These are the exact skills we practice in our Confident Kids Summer Groups, where kids work on brave steps, flexible thinking, and emotional regulation, and building self confidence in a supportive peer environment.

Learn more about the program:
https://www.raisingbravekids.com/confident-kids-group-summer

You can also read our full guide for parents on building resilience:
https://www.raisingbravekids.com/blog/why-resilience-matters-especially-for-anxious-kids

03/03/2026

Help your child face anxiety & OCD with confidence.

Build practical skills, strengthen coping, and tackle challenges with support every step of the way.

Free consultations: Portland in-person or online across Oregon & California visit raisingbravekids.com

02/26/2026

Resilience isn’t just something we hope kids develop.

It’s something we can intentionally teach.

This summer at Raising Brave Kids, our Resilience Skills Groups are designed to help kids strengthen the tools they’ll need for school, friendships, real life challenges, and just the ups and downs of being a kid.

We focus on:

✔ Emotional regulation
✔ Flexible, resilient thinking
✔ Problem-solving skills
✔ Friendship and social confidence
✔ Self-compassion after mistakes
✔ Sticking with challenges

These groups are about building skills early — so when challenges show up (and they will), kids feel capable and steady.

In-person in NW Portland.
Small groups. Practical tools. Real growth.

Let’s build the muscles that matter.

👉 Learn more about our Resilience Skills Groups. link in bio

02/25/2026

02/17/2026

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) doesn’t have to be serious! We make it kid-friendly and full of fun.

From practicing coping skills with therapeutic board games, to identifying and shredding unhelpful thoughts, and getting messy while embracing mistakes with art, we help kids gain courage and confidence. 💪🎨🎲

Visit raisingbravekids.com to learn more about CBT and ways we can support your child’s growth! We’re currently accepting new clients in California & Oregon ✨

02/10/2026

We’re excited to announce that a Facility Dog will be joining the Raising Brave Kids team this March! This professional pup will work alongside Handler Jessica Munyon, LCSW, to help children and teens feel calm, safe, and supported during therapy.

Facility Dogs aren’t just cute, they are trained to provide emotional safety, engagement, and confidence-building in the therapy room. While they are still dogs, they are always “on the job” while in their working vest, and your cooperation helps them do their best work.

✨ Meet & Greet: Sunday, March 8
✨ First Day on the Job: Monday, March 9

Want to work with Jessica and our new Facility Dog? Reach out today!

🔗 raisingbravekids.com
🔗 visit canine.org to learn more about facility dogs

02/03/2026

At Raising Brave Kids, our studio space was built for connection — groups, workshops, and collaborations that truly support kids and families.

We’re excited to share one of our newest partnerships with Sprouted Roots Wellness, a local PNW speech-language team for kids. This week they kicked off a 6-week, play-based speech-language group in our space, focused on helping young kids build communication, self-advocacy, and connection. We love getting to support more families through thoughtful collabs like this. ✨

Local Portland providers with an idea for a group, event, or workshop? Let’s build something good together. DM us or email clinic@raisingbravekids.com

01/27/2026

We’re celebrating 1 year of Marissa Swanson, MA, LPC, with Raising Brave Kids! 💛

Marissa’s warmth, expertise & dedication have made a lasting impact on the kids and families she works with. From anxiety and mood disorders to neurodiversity affirming care and parent support, she empowers growth with compassion and skill.

Marissa is accepting new clients!
✅ After-school availability
✅ In-person: Portland, OR
✅ Telehealth: CA & OR

Learn more and book online: raisingbravekids.com/marissa

01/23/2026

We’ve heard such great things from families who’ve attended IOCDF Online OCD Camp. If you know a child/teen with OCD (or a parent who could use support), pass this along: iocdf.org/camp

01/20/2026

The full RBK team gathered for our annual celebration! It was a wonderful reminder of the care, compassion, and commitment behind this work.

We’re ready to make a meaningful impact this year 💛

If you’re looking for support for a child or teen navigating anxiety or OCD, you’ve found the right team. Visit our website to book a consultation.

01/13/2026

OCD doesn’t always look like anxiety. Sometimes it shows up as “good behavior,” perfectionism, or school refusal.

I joined The OCD Whisperer Podcast to unpack how childhood OCD actually shows up, what parents often miss, and how it can quietly start running the whole family — plus effective ways to disrupt the cycle.

Tune in to the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXTRbTreOeo

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦*Is your child’s OCD hiding behind good behavior and perfectionism?*In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Kath...

01/07/2026

Therapy isn’t magic. It’s skills + practice + support. And it can change everything.

The goal isn’t “no anxiety.” It’s a kid who knows what to do when worry shows up… and has practiced standing up to the “what ifs” with real confidence.

Stuck in the anxiety spiral? DM “SUPPORT” or book a free call: raisingbravekids.com

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.