Portland Therapy Center
Madison Weinard

Madison Weinard (she/her)

Student Counselor

Supervisor: Robert Field Oregon PSY #3763

I help children, teens, and young adults navigate autism, ADHD, anxiety, and big emotions through creative, neurodiversity-affirming therapy

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

971-331-1366

1818 NE Irving St

Portland, 97232

Email Website

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $125

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2025

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual
  • Child
  • Teen

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Out of Network
  • Anthem
  • ComPsych
  • Kaiser
  • PacificSource
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My Ideal Client

Maybe your child feels overwhelmed after school, struggles with friendships, or experiences emotions that seem too big to manage. I especially enjoy working with children ages 3–12, while also supporting teens and young adults navigating autism, ADHD, anxiety, and self-esteem challenges. Whether your child needs help managing emotions, building confidence, or navigating relationships, I provide a warm, creative, and accepting space where they can feel understood and discover their strengths.

My Approach to Helping

I believe therapy should be a place where children, teens, and young adults feel safe being themselves. My approach is warm, creative, collaborative, and grounded in the understanding that everyone experiences the world differently. I incorporate play-based activities, creative expression, and developmentally appropriate strategies to help clients explore emotions, build coping skills, and navigate challenges in ways that feel natural and engaging. For autistic and ADHD clients, I use a neurodiversity-affirming approach that celebrates individual strengths rather than trying to change who someone is. I adapt therapy to each person's unique communication style, interests, and needs. When working with children, I also value collaborating with parents and caregivers to help reinforce progress outside of our sessions. My goal is to make therapy meaningful, empowering, and even enjoyable while helping clients develop confidence and practical skills for everyday life.

More About the People I Treat

I especially enjoy working with children ages 3–12, while also supporting teens and young adults navigating autism, ADHD, anxiety, emotional regulation, and self-esteem challenges. Many of the children I work with experience big emotions, difficulty with friendships, school-related stress, or challenges expressing their feelings. Some struggle with transitions, become easily overwhelmed, or feel misunderstood. Others may be anxious, withdrawn, or trying hard to fit into environments that don't accommodate their needs. With younger children, I use play and creative activities to help them express themselves and develop coping skills. For teens and young adults, I focus on building confidence, navigating relationships, and developing independence. My experience in a child and adolescent psychiatric setting has strengthened my understanding of young people's emotional and developmental needs. I strive to meet every client where they are and help them recognize their strengths.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • Play Therapy  External link

    Play is one of the most natural ways children communicate, learn, and process emotions. I use play-based therapy alongside evidence-based techniques, including CBT-informed strategies, to support autistic and ADHD children. Through creative activities, structured play, and developmentally appropriate interventions, I help children build emotional regulation, social understanding, and coping skills. My approach is neurodiversity-affirming, adapting to each child's strengths and interests.

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • Autism External link

    I enjoy supporting autistic children, particularly ages 3–12, as well as teens and young adults. I recognize that every autistic person has their own strengths, communication style, and support needs. Through play, creative activities, and a neurodiversity-affirming approach, I help clients explore emotions, navigate transitions and relationships, and build coping skills. My goal isn't to change who they are, but to help them feel understood and supported.

  • ADHD External link

    ADHD can affect much more than attention. Children may struggle with transitions, emotional regulation, frustration, or confidence, while teens and young adults may feel overwhelmed by organization and daily demands. I use creative, developmentally appropriate activities and practical strategies to help clients understand their ADHD, build coping skills, and recognize their strengths. I also collaborate with caregivers when helpful so support continues beyond our sessions.

  • Child or Adolescent Issues External link

    I especially enjoy working with children ages 3–12, including little ones who may not yet have the words for what they feel. Through play, creativity, and a warm, patient approach, I help children express emotions, manage frustration, and navigate friendships, school, and family changes. I also support teens with identity, confidence, and relationships. When appropriate, I partner with caregivers to help children feel supported at home as well as in therapy.

  • Anxiety External link

    Anxiety doesn't always look like worry. For some children, it shows up as tears, irritability, avoidance, perfectionism, or difficulty separating from caregivers. Teens and young adults may feel overwhelmed by social situations, school, or everyday expectations. I create a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore those feelings, using play, creative expression, and practical coping strategies tailored to each client's age and needs. Together, we work toward greater confidence and flexibility.

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