Child, Teen, and Family Therapy

Serving Stayton, Turner, Scio, Jefferson, Silverton, Albany, and Salem Areas

Are you worried about your child? Are there behaviors you need help dealing with? Have you or your family recently experienced a change or loss?

Maybe you support children and families and recognize you could use some support.

We provide compassionate, warm, and trauma-informed counseling for children and teens ages 5-18, and for those who support them.

WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR IN-PERSON THERAPY AT OUR STAYTON OFFICE AND VIRTUALLY THROUGHOUT OREGON!

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Our focus is to provide warm and intentional counseling for kids working through anxiety, trauma, ADHD, relational or behavioral issues, and change. We use a combination of play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and neuropsychotherapy to help kids and families understand how their brains work.

Available at our Stayton office and virtually throughout Oregon, we work to build emotional strength and resilience through hope, help, and healing, so that internal growth leads to external change.

Child and Family Therapist serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas

Hello!  I am Laura, and it is my delight to welcome you to our little space. 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. We see how hard you are trying to navigate the challenges you are facing with your child. It can feel frustrating and confusing, leaving you overwhelmed. Reaching out for help can feel scary and embarrassing. But you are not alone. We are here to support and encourage you along the way.

If you work with children and families and are finding yourself struggling with burnout, a sense of self-worth, frustration, or feel triggered by your current circumstances-we are here to listen and help. Serving others takes a great deal of energy and resilience and you need support too. Coming from a place of compassion and grace, we would be honored to walk with you, be a trusted, confidential friend, and help you find healing so that you can enjoy the areas that matter most to you. We are so glad you have stopped by.

About Laura
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OUR APPROACH

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    Hope

    Has your child or teen left you feeling upset, confused, or frustrated by their behaviors? Are they not acting like themselves? Maybe they are struggling to focus, crying easily, or having difficulty sleeping. Are they yelling, or do they seem withdrawn or angry all the time?

    You are not sure what is wrong, but something is feeling off. It feels like there has been a shift. There has been a traumatic event, or a devastating loss. School or home feels really hard right now.

    YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

    At Tulip Tree, we listen and recognize areas of strength, courage, and resilience in you and your child. We create space to develop trust, a place to share, and a warm, honest friendship. We want to give you hope for positive change that can happen as we help address areas of concern.

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    Help

    Everyone has a story. And that story matters. We tailor counseling interventions that meet the unique skills, needs, and strengths of your child. We carefully listen, ask questions, and look holistically at at all aspects and consider how your child is wired.

    EVERY CHILD IS DIFFERENT, AND EVERY STORY MATTERS.

    We are trained in child development and how the brain works. Because of this, we are able to use methods that specifically speak a child or teen’s language. Whether through play, art, writing, building, nature, animals, or just talking, we allow kids to process, grow, and develop new positive rhythms. As these develop new habits, change begins to take root from the inside.

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    Heal

    I just want my child to be better.

    I don’t like the way this feels.

    This doesn’t seem normal.

    These are all common thoughts when children and teens are struggling. As we build trust and develop a friendship, your child will develop a sense of safety, security, and confidence in facing challenges. This becomes evident in reactions, relationships, and decisions.

    HEALING ALLOWS CHILDREN TO GROW AND THRIVE.

    As real change becomes evident, your child or teen will be able to overcome areas of struggle and stay regulated. This allows them the ability to grow, develop problem-solving skills, and strengthen healthy relationships.

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Specializing in 

  • Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity (ADHD/ADD)

  • Anxiety

  • Anger Management

  • School and home behaviors

  • Trauma

  • Relationships and boundaries

  • Health concerns/changes

  • Life changes

  • Grief/Loss

  • Confidence and Self-Worth

  • Faith and Spiritual Issues

  • Burnout

  • Depression

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