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The Real Work

Therapy and Parent Consultation from Licensed Pediatric Therapists

Learn from some of the best and most cutting edge child therapists practicing in a thriving collective in Portland Oregon!

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Introducing Mick! Plus a Few More Updates!

Hi Reader, We’re excited to introduce Mick James, LPCA (she/they), the newest therapist to join The Real Work. Mick works with adolescents and adults and brings a thoughtful, creative, and deeply affirming presence to therapy. Their work is especially supportive for clients navigating identity exploration, body image concerns, eating disorders, trauma, and emotional overwhelm. Mick’s approach is trauma-aware, fat-affirming, and HAES®-informed, with a strong foundation in LGBTQIA+ affirming...

about 13 hours ago • 1 min read
Mick is currently accepting new adolescent and adult clients. If you’re curious whether working with Mick might be a good fit, you’re welcome to schedule a free initial inquiry call through our website. As always, we’re happy to help you think through cli

Hi Reader, You're receiving this because you are on our updates list, and we are so excited to announce that we are bringing a therapist for teens on board! Mick is a wonderful addition to our team and will fill quickly! She will have afternoon spots open Monday-Friday, so if you're looking for those after-school therapy openings, now is your chance. Reply here if you're interested and we will set you up with free initial inquiry call with Mick. Meet Mick We’re excited to introduce Mick...

4 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, We have 3 community support options coming up this week! Now might be a great time to get some comfort, learn from our team, and connect with one another whether at: Amber's in-person Autism Parent Support Group Diana's online class on Sensory Meltdowns Special Interest Group with Bonnie and Gabi (for ages 5-12). Here are the details for each of these events: Join our newest teammate from our merge with Thrive Outside, Diana Fitts, OTR/L for an informative and nurturing class on...

12 days ago • 1 min read
We are a therapy collective of highly-trained clinicians with a specific focus on early childhood, brain science, attachment, and the power of play. As a group of play therapists, occupational therapists, and therapists for teens, tweens and parents, we h

Hi parents and caregivers, We hope you're well this December! For many families, it’s full of noise, transitions, and expectations. We want to share some resources and kindness with you before the months is up. We often see more parents exploring possible evaluations this time of year, as school stressors and expectations ramp up Supporting newly diagnosed kids and their parents Many parents we work with come to us after an autism or ADHD diagnosis feeling unsure about what actually helps....

23 days ago • 2 min read

Hi Everyone! You are receiving this email if you indicated wanting to stay on our Updates list to be the first to know as a provider here opens up spots on their caseload. Heather: 2:30pm spot on Mondays specifically for an adult who wants to work on family of origin stressors coming up in parenting. Kimia: 10am and 11am appointments on Wednesdays and Fridays for ages 3-8. Bonnie: kids ages 3-10, Wednesdays at 12:00 & 2:30 Gabi: 3 telehealth spots for: adults, teens, parent coaching Janelle:...

25 days ago • 1 min read
Small, led by therapists, and hosted in natural settings in Beaverton and Portland, our nature-based social groups are designed to nurture neurodivergent kids and connect them with one another and with nature.

Hi everyone! We are writing with some more exciting changes here at The Real Work for 2026! Part of our goal for the coming year is to increase social connection for our families, and help more kids and families build confidence with one another and in nature. We are pleased to share that in addition to continuing to provide therapy for kids, teens, and parents, Thrive Outside's Nature-Based groups will be merging with The Real Work! Our team will be joined by 3 fabulous OTs AND continue...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Perhaps your kid makes a new friend. Perhaps they build social navigation skills. It may happen naturally. But this is intended to be a no-pressure space. If your child wants to sit alone and “parallel play” next to other kids on their screen, they can. I

Hi Everyone! We are so excited to introduce our latest endeavor: Special Interest Groups for Neurodivergent Kids! Finally… a space where your kid just gets to be their neurodivergent self. No agenda, no “goals,” no skill-building… just a safe space for neurodivergent kids to hyperfocus on the thing they love with other kids who are just as passionate as they are about their beloved special interest. Perhaps your kid makes a new friend. Perhaps they build social navigation skills. It may...

about 1 month ago • 2 min read

Monthly magic from the real work A classic newsletter with a neuro-affirming twist created by The Real Work's therapy collective. Get to Know Us Hi everyone! Welcome to November's edition of our Monthly Magic. It's the time of year where many of us are feeling more insular, perhaps the darker days are getting to us, and stress of schedule changes and upcoming holiday expectations might be looming. For you this month we have: a couple "permission slips" for parents, a helpful guide, and some...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read
My name is Kimia Amirifar and I am a licensed professional counselor (#C7254) in the state of Oregon. I have over ten years of experience working with children in a variety of settings. I conduct therapy from a trauma-informed lens when working with child

Hi Everyone! You are receiving this email if you indicated wanting to stay on our Updates list to be the first to know as a provider here opens up spots on their caseload. Kimia Amirifar, LPC is now accepting new clients on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. We expect her to fill quickly, so please book a free call asap if you've been looking to support your child through Occupational Therapy Book a Free Consult with Kimia Learn More About How Therapy for Kids Helps Warmly, Rebekah PS feel...

2 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Everyone! You are receiving this email if you indicated wanting to stay on our Updates list to be the first to know as a provider here opens up spots on their caseload. Bonnie Davey, LPC, RPT is now accepting new clients for 3 spots: Wednesdays at 10:00, Wednesdays at 1:00, and Thursdays at 10:00. Bonnie provides Play Therapy and Nature-Based Play Therapy to kids ages 3-7. We expect her to fill quickly, so please book a free call asap if you've been looking for a Play Therapist! Book a...

3 months ago • 1 min read