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Welcome to Tulip Tree Pediatric Counseling

We help children, teens, adults, and families work through anxiety, behavior challenges, school stress, ADHD, big emotions, trauma, and unhealthy thought patterns.

Do you find yourself

‍*Struggling personally with anxiety, stress, or trauma ‍

*overwhelmed by parenting

*worrying that something is wrong with your child

*trying to navigate a loss or change in your family

*tired of always being called from school about your child’s behavior

*wishing your communication with someone in your life was better

Maybe you are feeling like you need some support. Or maybe you are holding love and concern for your child in the same space, and it feels really hard some days.

Having someone to talk with can make all the difference.

Through a personalized and holistic approach, we help kids and adults work through challenges so they can thrive with confidence and resilience.

Child, Teen, Adult, and Family Therapy

Personalized Pediatric and Individual Counseling to Stayton, Turner, Salem, and Surrounding Areas

Child and Family Therapist serving Salem, OR and surrounding areas
Hi! I'm Laura and I am so glad you have stopped by! Click here to schedule a free consultation with me

At Tulip Tree, we understand that sometimes life can feel really hard. If you are a parent, it can be exhausting, and the kids in your life may leave you feeling worried, overwhelmed, or confused.

As a former teacher and school counselor for 30 years, I know that you want so desperately to feel better or to see those you care about happy and thriving.

Challenges and changes leave us needing support, clarity, and someone to help carry the difficulty we are facing.

Through warm and intentional counseling, I use a combination of play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and neuropsychotherapy to help kids, adults, and families understand how their brains work. I provide tools and resources that empower you or your child to work through what is holding them back-one step at a time.

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

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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

  • Foster Care/Adoption

  • Relationships and boundaries

  • Life changes

  • Grief/Loss

  • Confidence and Self-Worth

  • Faith and Spiritual Issues

  • Depression

Treatment Modalities

  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)

  • Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)

  • Play Therapy

  • Attachment Based Therapy

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Integrated Family Therapy (IFT)

  • 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