Andrea Cavender

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 10 years experience supporting children, teens and their parents, I created PNW Parent & Child Therapy to increase access to empirically validated therapies. Therapies offered address ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Depression, Oppositional Defiance, relational difficulties, and trauma, in children. My services provide real support and resourcing for parents of children and teens who require a level of parenting currently outside of their wheelhouse.

I know how it feels as the parent of a neurodivergent child to strive for answers and understanding, and feel lost and alone trying to navigate a path forward. I aim to walk alongside you as you navigate your unique path to the future you long for.

I believe in the healing power of relationships and provide a warm, non-judgmental, collaborative partnership with clients. I have extensive experience helping parents feel supported, capable, and confident in their parenting, supported by my training and experience in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), as well as other Parent Management Training modalities. My in-depth experience working with children and teens in a variety of settings helps me connect and guide their treatment.

Clients can expect to be heard and understood and through the process, be better able to support their children and teens. Clients will gain actionable supports aimed at their specific goals, as well as encouragement and accountability along the way.