Portland Therapy Center
Helene Hanson

Helene Hanson (she/her)

Clinical Social Work Associate

MSW, CSWA

Supervisor: Brooke White, LCSW

I support children and families with trauma informed, neurodiversity affirming (ADHD, PDA, etc) and adoption competent care

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

5037081815

2154 NE Broadway

Suite 110

Portland, 97232

Email Website

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $75-$125

Provides free initial consultation

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual
  • Family
  • Group
  • Child

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket

My Ideal Client

I work with children who are struggling with big feelings and/or big behaviors . Maybe your child has experienced a loss, a change in family structure, or experiences neurodivergence... or maybe you're not sure what is at the root of your child's struggles. I work closely with parents and families to understand the needs children's behavior is trying to communicate so that we can address the problem from the root.

My Background and Approach

I use play, parent-child dyad modalities, and an attachment-focused, trauma informed approach to my work with children and families. I seek to create a space that is warm, respectful and safe for children to use the language they are most fluent (play!) to share their hard-to-share feelings. In play therapy sessions, parents are integral part of the process. We will develop tools that help your child manage their feelings, overcome fears, and improve relationships. I also offer parent coaching and parenting support groups for parents and caregivers of neurodiverse children and teens/young adults. Before I became a therapist I was a long-time early childhood educator and inclusion specialist. I have completed training in Circle of Security, Theraplay and Resources for Infant Educators. I am both an adoptee and an adoptive parent and I love working with adoptive families and supporting adoptees in navigating the murky waters of being adopted.

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