Portland
Psychological
Services
(approximately ages 4 to 25)
Licensed Independent Psychologist Associate
(Oregon Board of Psychology License 5067)
difficulties
at school,
in friendships, or at home?
what’s going on, how serious it is,
or what to do about it?
I help with figuring that out. Together, we’ll make a plan to put your child solidly on the path to thriving. Schedule a free call to talk with me about how I can help.
Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychology
Specializing in Specific Neurodevelopmental & Related Needs
I specialize in clinical psychology for children and youth who have one or more of the following neurodevelopmental or mental health needs:
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism with Support Needs Fitting with Weekly (or Less Frequent) Therapy
- Emotional Disorders: Panic Attacks, Phobias, Depression, and Generalized, Social, or Separation Anxiety
- Sleep Problems including those caused by problematic internet use
- Dysregulation, Inflexibility, or Defiance, which can arise from struggles with any of the above
- Tics & Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (e.g., hair-pulling, nail-biting, and skin-picking)
The following concerns fall outside the scope of this practice and are usually best served by a specialized multidisciplinary team:
- legal or custody issues
- serious substance use problems
- complex trauma
- eating disorders
- autism requiring substantial supports (e.g., intensive therapies, ABA, a specialized classroom in school, more than about an hour per week with a special education teacher in the learning center, etc.)
- youth who cannot tolerate attending a session at my office or on
Schedule a free call to talk with me about your child’s needs to decide if they fit with my services.
Experienced Professional
You Can Get to Know and Trust
Simply put, I offer personalized care and attention, a refreshing contrast to large group practices where your child can feel like they’re visiting a clinic. When you work with me, you’re just “going to see David”, a familiar face you’ve come to know and trust.
Schedule a free call and you’ll talk with me, not a client intake coordinator.
Skill‑Building
to Thrive Beyond Therapy
Therapy and psychological evaluation can be meaningful investments in your child’s future, and the greatest return on that investment is a child who no longer needs ongoing services. My approach centers on listening closely to your concerns and building skills to help your child thrive independently and continue progressing, either on their own or with occasional booster sessions.
Schedule a free call to get started.
In‑Person & Virtual Services
Whether you value the space and privacy a therapy office provides or can create that environment from the convenience of home, most services are offered both in person and on .