Behavioral Health
Helping your child through hard news?
Our pediatricians and Behavioral Health team put together tips for talking with kids, supporting them in the weeks ahead, and helping kids with autism or learning differences.
New or existing patients may schedule a well child visit/exam with their primary care provider to monitor the child’s development and stay on track with vaccinations.
Schedule a Well Child Exam
Schedule a Care Visit
Schedule a pediatric care visit if your child feels unwell, needs follow-up from a previous illness, has any general concerns, experienced an injury, or has discussions about behavioral health.
Navigating the challenges of everyday life can be hard for both parents and kids.
From temper tantrums and potty training to making new friends to dealing with puberty to really feeling anxious or down, our behavioral health specialists are here for you. They can help support both big and small challenges with toolkits and tips for each situation.
When your child isn’t at their best and facing social hurdles and emotional challenges, it can be really hard to know how to support them.
We are here to help.
Our pediatric behavioral health therapists can be your superhero sidekick, helping your child develop healthy coping skills and navigate these behavioral challenges.
COPA has licensed behavioral therapists at each location who specialize in specific pediatric therapies that are shown to have the biggest impact to help your child be their best self.
We are here for the big things and the small things, and everything in between. Reach out to our behavioral health team today and take the first step in helping your child feel better.
Our Integrated Approach
At COPA, we believe in supporting your child's whole health, mind, and body. Our integrated pediatric behavioral healthcare brings together our amazing pediatricians and behavioral health clinicians to create a safe and inclusive space for children of all ages.
This collaborative and comprehensive approach means we can address a wide range of behavioral and mental health concerns, from social anxieties and hyperactivity to challenges with sleep or processing difficult experiences. We take a family-centered approach, working with parents and children to understand the root of the issue and develop the right support system. This may include in-person appointments or virtual counseling, as well as connecting you with long-term specialists if needed for the best treatment options.
Signs Your Child May Need More Support
Every child develops at their own pace, but some signs might indicate your child could benefit from extra support. These include frequent meltdowns, increased anxiety, social awkwardness, changes in sleep patterns, or unusual shifts in behavior. If you have any behavioral healthcare concerns, COPA's behavioral health team is here to listen and help your child thrive.
Supporting Emotional Wellness in Children
Nurturing your child's emotional well-being is just as important as their physical health. We offer a range of resources and support to help our pediatric patients develop healthy coping mechanisms, navigate challenges, and build strong social skills. Talk to your primary care pediatrician to learn more about our behavioral therapy for kids.
Youthline
For teen-to-teen support – (877) 968-8491
Text teen2teen to 839-863
Chat Online
oregonyouthline.org
Other Hotlines
Deschutes County Crisis Hotline
(800) 875-7364
If your child is having suicidal thoughts or showing acute negative mental behaviors, call 911 for help.
ADHD Assessment Process
If you have concerns about your child's attention span, activity level, or impulsivity, COPA is here to help with early intervention. Our ADHD comprehensive evaluation and assessment process begins with a simple phone consultation. When you call our main line at 541.389.6313, ask to be transferred to the ADHD Coordinator. During our initial chat, we’ll answer your questions and guide you through the next steps. Then, we’ll have you complete some forms about your child’s behavior (find those to the right), followed by an in-office appointment with a provider.
We understand this can be a confusing time, and COPA is committed to providing you with the information and support you need throughout the process.
Concerns About Autism
COPA offers resources and support for families navigating concerns about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Learn more here, and connect with a provider to discuss your child’s individual needs.
Forms
COPA Behavioral Health Clinicians
Meet the faces behind COPA’s behavioral therapy for kids!
Renee Goin, LCSW
(SHE/HER)
Renee is a licensed clinical social worker who received her master’s in social work and her undergraduate degree in social sciences from Portland State University. She has committed much of her professional and volunteer work to crisis intervention and crisis counseling. Renee is skilled at supporting patients and families in moving past crisis to stabilization, for ongoing mental well-being. Renee is experienced in working with diverse groups, practicing cross-cultural communication and restorative practices to better support all the patients and families of the region. Renee loves spending time with family and friends, reading, and staying active in the community when she's not helping families build on their strengths to cope and heal.
Amanda Galbraith, LPC
(SHE/HER)
Amanda is a licensed professional counselor. She received her Master of Education in Counseling from Wichita State University. Amanda’s training and experience include Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Parent Management Training of Oregon (PMTO), TF-CBT, crisis intervention, and childhood grief and loss. She enjoys working with the pediatric population and their families to support them in increasing attachment, mindfulness, and emotional regulation skills.
Breana Stanford, LCSW
(SHE/HER)
Breana is a licensed clinical social worker. “Bre,” as she is frequently referred to, received her Master of Social Work from Indiana State University. Breana applies a trauma-informed approach when working with families and children. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and art therapy techniques to connect with her clients. Breana enjoys building on clients' strengths and communication skills to support a structured family environment. Her passion is to support her clients in building resilience through their struggles and achieving their goals.
Ashley Wolf- LPC Associate
(SHE/HER)
Ashley received her graduate degree in school and clinical mental health counseling from Oregon State University- Cascades. Ashley provides a person-centered, strengths based and trauma informed approach. She has experience working with children, adolescents, teens and families across a variety of populations who have experienced trauma, adverse life experiences and co-occurring mental health struggles. Ashley has a history of working in community, in-home, day treatment and crisis services. She has additional training in Collaborative Problem Solving, TF-CBT, and Motivational interviewing. She enjoys incorporating creativity and activities into her work. Ashley provides a supportive safe space to share, learn and practice new skills.
Sydney Stringer, LPC
(SHE/HER)
Sydney received her Master's in Counseling from Oregon State University-Cascades Campus and has experience working with children, adolescents, teens, and families through her experience as a school counselor and mental health specialist in schools, an outpatient therapist, and parent educator. Sydney provides a trauma-informed, strength-based and solution-focused approach to her work with patients and families. She has been trained in Collaborative Problem Solving, EMDR, and the Program for the Education and Research of Relational Skills (PEERS) through the UCLA Clinic for neurodivergent adolescents and their caregivers. She utilizes tenets of cognitive behavioral therapy, relational-cultural theory, attachment-based therapy in her person-centered approach to identify goals, and practice skills of emotional regulation and communication to instill resiliency and growth. When she is not supporting youth and their families, Sydney enjoys spending time with her three wonderful adult children, gardening with her two beloved corgis, and getting out into the beautiful outdoors of Oregon.