Welcome to our little space….where internal growth leads to external change.  

Tulip Tree Pediatric Counseling, LLC exists to provide compassionate counseling and mental health care for children and adolescents in need. We serve kids, adolescents, and families from ages 5-18. We are dedicated to serving Stayton, Salem, and the greater Willamette Valley with encouragement, support, and resources.

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Meet Laura 

Hello!  It is so nice to meet you.  I am Laura, and it is my delight to welcome you. Tulip Tree Pediatric Counseling, LLC is meant to provide a safe and supportive therapeutic setting for you and those you care deeply about. We firmly believe healing comes when we feel secure, known, and seen. It would be a joy to serve you and those you love. We are so glad you have stopped by.

About Laura

Currently Accepting New Clients!!

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our 3 fold approach

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    Hope

    In counseling, we seek to listen and recognize areas of strength, courage, and resilience.  We work to create a space for trust, sharing, and friendship to begin to take root. Within this space, hope of what can be emerges, and areas of concern begin to be addressed.

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    Help

    Through consistent, thoughtful help, children and their families understand how their story matters.  Through counseling interventions that are specific and goal-centered, clients can make better choices, work through areas of concern, and begin to work toward growth.

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    Heal

    As children and families begin to trust and develop a sense of who they are made to be, and overcome challenges they are facing, change begins to become evident, and they grow and thrive.  Clients are able to recognize and deal with their own emotions, build confidence, and reach out to share with others.

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Learn More

Specializing in 

  • Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity (ADHD/ADD)

  • Anxiety

  • Anger Management

  • School and home behaviors

  • Trauma

  • Abuse

  • Relationships and boundaries

  • Depression

  • Health concerns/changes

  • Life changes

  • Attachment Issues

  • Grief/Loss

  • Sensory concerns

  • Confidence and Self-Worth

  • Faith and Spiritual Issues

Treatment Modalities

  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)

  • Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)

  • Play Therapy

  • Person Centered Therapy

  • Solution Focused Therapy

  • Christian Counseling

Testimonials

  • "Laura explains things so well. She clearly understands the developmental needs of children and the processes and systems that they are part of."

    –Parent

  • "Laura is a proactive professional who maintains open communication and provides support to every family she connects with.  Her talent shines in her ability to support children and her well-developed techniques and interventions from years of experience have been pivotal in nurturing the mental and emotional needs of children and their families.  Her knowledge and skills around trauma, brain research, and caregiver support are always met with empathy, compassion, and innovative approaches that guide students to healing and growth."

    -Parent and Educator

  • "Laura does not hesitate to reach out to families with empathy and understanding that helps them rely on her for advice and support.  It is a joy to get to know her kindness and ability to help children."

    -Colleague