Kris Jacobus, LICSWA

Areas of Expertise

• Children

• Parents and Families

• ADHD & Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Depression & Mood Disorders

• Anxiety & Stress Management

• Emotional Regulation & Coping Skills

• Behavioral Challenges

• Parenting Support

• Trauma

Kris’s Approach

Through creative activities and conversation, Kris helps children build emotional regulation, confidence, and social skills, while parents learn strategies to reduce power struggles and respond effectively to big feelings. Therapy is tailored to each child’s development and family values in a safe and healing space.

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About Kris

family Therapist
SHE/HER

Kris works with children and their caregivers, blending playfulness, compassion and structure to create a supportive and engaging space where clients feel comfortable and understood. Helping young clients and their families navigate ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, trauma, and more; Kris combines warmth, humor, and collaboration as she partners closely with parents so skills learned in therapy carry into everyday life at home and school.

Kris uses CBT, DBT, Play Therapies, Brief Solution-Focused, and strengths-based approaches. She has experience in PHP and IOP programs providing individual and group therapy and facilitating parenting classes. As a therapist, she focuses on practical tools that help families create meaningful, lasting change.

EDUCATION

• Master of Social Work, Eastern Washington University, 2023

• Bachelor of Arts, Speech Communication, Portland State University, 1992

LICENSURE

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker Associate