I have a passion for helping others. I enjoy helping families through the many challenges and rewards of parenting. Although I have been professionally involved in the field of adoption for over 15 years, my greatest experience has come through living and learning with my own children. My husband and I are blessed to be the proud parents of thirteen children (eleven of which joined our family through the miracle of adoption). It is my greatest desire to help keep families intact and encourage them during the many transitions in life.
Although I specialize in adoption, attachment, trauma, and abuse, I also work with a wide range of clients including large families, homeschooled families, and children with special needs. I work with individuals who have been adopted (children, teens, and adult adoptees), adoptive families, birthparents, and a broad range of family dynamics. I also help with disrupted placements.
I primarily do therapy with the parent and child together versus the traditional therapy where the parent waits in the waiting room. I involve the parents in the therapy process and help the parents and child with attachment issues and behavioral concerns.
For organizational tips, family structuring, and money management, I am happy to do home visits. Setting up a high structure and high nurture environment is the key to success!
ServicesLinda Sheppard, MS, FLE offers Child and Youth Counseling at 4660 NE Belknap Ct Suite 101S, Hillsboro, OR 97124. Child and Youth Counselors provide counseling and therapy for children and teens who are in need of guidance or who are having trouble at home or at school.
For more information, call Adoption and Family Counseling Services at (503) 888-0050.
Helped us with our teenage adopted son from trauma. Gave great advice and help to reunite with his birth mom at 16 instead of waiting until he was 18. We truly needed this help and guidance. God was with us in every step. We are so grateful! Thank you.