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Is This for You?
Academic stress therapy in Forest Grove and online across Oregon, for tweens, teens, and young adults buckling under pressure with school, societal standards, and family expectations. When grades feel like your whole sense of worth and the to-do list never ends, it can feel overwhelming and exhausting.
This is a space to set the pressure down and find a healthier relationship with academics and yourself.
Tweens & Teens (10+)
Specialized support for young people navigating identity, relationships, and the complexities of growing up.
Adults
A collaborative space to break old patterns, process experiences, and build the life you envision.
Parents
Guidance and support for parents seeking help for their children or navigating family dynamics.
What It Can Look Like
Test anxiety
Freezing, blanking, or spiraling before and during exams.
Overwhelm
A workload that feels impossible to start, let alone finish.
Perfectionism
Tying your worth to grades and fearing anything less than the best.
Burnout
Exhaustion, dread, and losing interest in school and the things you enjoy.
How I Can Help
Together we tackle both the practical and the emotional. I offer collaborative support with realistic routines and study habits using motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral therapy to quiet the pressure, intrusive thoughts, and perfectionism that fuel the stress. Mindfulness practices to stay in the present and be grounded so that you can focus on taking things one step at a time.
This connects closely with teen therapy, and for students with ADHD we build in the support alongside. When worry spreads beyond school, anxiety therapy helps with the bigger picture.
“Every person’s journey is unique. I believe in meeting you where you are and walking alongside you as you discover your own path forward.”
Mindfulness
Learning to stay grounded in the present moment.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Identifying and shifting patterns that no longer serve you.
Expressive Arts
Using creativity to communicate when words aren’t enough.
Motivational Interviewing
Finding the internal spark to make the changes you desire.
Client-Centered Care
You are the expert of your life; I provide the tools and perspective to help you navigate it.
The Investment
Individual sessions are $145 for 45 to 50 minutes. I accept major credit cards through IVY Pay, HSA and FSA cards, cash, and checks, and I am happy to talk through sliding scale options or out-of-network superbills so cost is one less barrier.
The hardest part is often taking the first step in making contact. I am here to help make this process as smooth as possible for you. Let’s first start by seeing if we’re a good fit for your healing journey
Payment Options
I accept all major credit cards via IVY Pay, HSA/FSA cards, cash, and checks.
For information on sliding scales or Out-of-Network Superbills, please visit my Fees & Insurance page.
Take the Next Step
The hardest part is often sending the first message. When you feel ready, reach out for a consultation and we will start by seeing whether we are the right fit for your journey. You can call (971) 704-5095, email jarrusamy@iridescentforestcounseling.com, or use the contact form.
Ready to Take the First Step?
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Email:
jarrusamy@iridescentforestcounseling.com -
Phone:
(971) 704-5095 -
Address
1919 Birch St, Forest Grove, OR 97116 -
Hours
*By appointment only. Call or email for details. Closed: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays