We are the Therapists, Educators, and Moms Behind With Connection
Who We Are: If you have been searching for a therapy clinic in Portland where your child and family will be truly seen and known, you’ve come to the right place. We specialize in working with families and children impacted by foster care, adoption, navigating neurodivergence in a neurotypical world, and children experiencing big, challenging, or confusing behaviors.
Katie Statman-Weil, EdD, LCSW: If you thought parenting would be easier—or maybe just different—I can help you navigate the complexities of your parenting experience, without judgment. As a mom to children with highly sensitive nervous systems, I understand how overwhelming it can feel. I created With Connection to create a space where all the hard stuff around parenting can come out.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I hold a Doctorate in Education. I bring my knowledge of attachment, trauma, and brain science into every session. I work in-person in our cozy office on NE Broadway in Portland, OR. I also offer telehealth services throughout Oregon and Washington. In addition to my therapeutic work with families, I’m a consultant, speaker, and the author of Trauma Responsive Strategies for Early Childhood.
Helene Hanson, CSWA: When your child is struggling it can feel scary and overwhelming. I help your child make sense of their big feelings while supporting them in learning new skills to make things easier at home and school. I work out of our office on NE Broadway in Portland, OR. Before becoming a therapist, I worked as an early childhood educator, which is where I first saw the magic and joy that can come from deep, responsive connection with young children. As an adoptee and adoptive parent, I bring a unique perspective to my work, and I’m honored to help other families find their way.
Before With Connection, we co-founded and ran a nonprofit early childhood education and parent support organization in Portland, OR. We are thrilled our mission and vision live on as we focus our attention on supporting families and teachers in the hard work of being responsive and connected caregivers.
We believe in therapy models that look for the why behind behaviors to support connection, security, and understanding. Some of our favorite therapy modalities one or both of us are trained in include:
Theraplay®, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Attachment Based Family Therapy, AutPlay, DIRFloortime®, Circle of Security Parenting™, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, Somatic strategies and more. We have extensive training in trauma, foster care, adoption, and creating safe spaces for neurodivergent kids and families. We draw from models that help create safe, responsive environments for children and families to thrive.
We are passionate about helping folks calm the stress and find joy with their children.