Deep Roots, Stronger Families

Welcome to Grounded Growth Family Counseling


At Grounded Growth Family Counseling, we believe that strong families start with deep roots. Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but with the right support, families can grow stronger, more connected, and more resilient. We offer compassionate, evidence-based counseling for parents, children, and families in Bend, Oregon, helping them navigate relationships, emotions, and behavior with confidence. Our approach utilizes various modalities such as solution focused brief counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, behaviorism techniques, and motivational interviewing.

Let’s plant the seeds of growth together—because every family deserves a foundation of support.

Serving Bend, Oregon & surrounding communities, remote options available.

Our Services

Virtual Parent Coaching Workshops

Our virtual parent coaching workshop series offers an affordable and convenient way to deepen your understanding of how to support your child’s physical, mental, social, behavioral, and academic well-being. In a supportive group setting with other parents, you'll gain expert guidance, share experiences, and receive practical tools. Each session leaves you with a personalized plan and resources to help your family thrive.

Weekly group sessions for 4-8 weeks along with other parents covering the following topics:

  • Parent Self-Care

  • Evaluating Needs of Your Family

  • Parenting Styles

  • Meeting Physical Needs through Sleep, Diet and Exercise

  • Stress & Behavior Management

  • Supporting Learning and Attention

  • Emotional Regulation

  • Healthy Communication

In-Home Family Counseling

In-home counseling offers a unique opportunity to understand your family’s dynamics in a natural setting, helping us create personalized, effective treatment plans. While this approach isn’t right for everyone, we’re happy to adapt our services to meet your needs. Our priority is providing a safe, supportive space where your family can heal, grow, and thrive—together.

Introductory Session:
Planting the Seed🌱

One 60-minute session | $200

(Offered in home or virtual)

For families who are new to counseling and want to explore how the process works. This session includes:
✔ Initial assessment of family dynamics & challenges
✔ A personalized strategy for immediate next steps
✔ Guidance on whether ongoing support is the right fit

Best for: Parents & caregivers who want to test the waters before committing to a full program.

5-Session Package:
Laying the Foundation🌿

Five 60-minute sessions | $950
($50 savings)
(Offered in home or virtual)

Designed for families ready to start making meaningful changes with structured support. This package includes:
✔ Weekly 1:1 sessions focused on key family challenges
✔ Goal-setting & progress tracking
✔ Tools for emotional regulation, behavior management & communication
✔ Practical action steps for home implementation

Best for: Families seeking short-term, focused support with clear, actionable strategies.

10-Session Package: Deep Roots, Lasting Growth 🌳

Ten 60-minute sessions | $1,800 ($200 savings)
(Offered in home or virtual)

A comprehensive plan for families committed to long-term growth and transformation. This package includes:
✔ Everything from the 5-session package, plus:
✔ Deeper exploration of behavioral patterns & emotional resilience
✔ Family systems work & tailored interventions
✔ Ongoing refinement of strategies for sustained success

Best for: Families facing complex challenges or those looking for lasting improvements in family dynamics.

Ongoing Support:
Flourish & Maintain 🍃

Monthly or bi-weekly check-ins | $175 per session
(for returning families only)
(Offered in home or virtual)

For families who have completed a package but want ongoing guidance. These sessions provide:
✔ Continued support for long-term success
✔ Troubleshooting for new challenges
✔ Accountability & reinforcement of learned skills

Best for: Families who want ongoing coaching & reinforcement after completing an initial package.

Who we are

Katy Parker
Founder & Counselor

With a deep passion for guiding families through life’s challenges, I bring a unique blend of educational expertise, counseling experience, and a heart-centered approach to family support. As a veteran teacher and Licensed Professional School Counselor, I have spent years walking alongside parents and children, helping them navigate the complexities of emotional well-being, behavior management, and academic success. I utilizes various modalities such as solution focused brief counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, behaviorism techniques, and motivational interviewing.

At Grounded Growth Family Counseling, I work with families to cultivate stability, resilience, and healthy relationships—rooted in evidence-based strategies and a compassionate, understanding approach. Parenting in today’s world is no small task, and I believe that with the right support, every family can grow stronger together.

Areas of Expertise

I specialize in helping families create sustainable systems for success—both emotionally and practically. Some of the most common challenges I support families with include:

  • Behavioral Challenges – Understanding and addressing difficult behaviors with positive, research-backed strategies.

  • Academic & Organizational Success – Helping children and teens build executive functioning skills, structure, and motivation.

  • Emotional Regulation & Well-Being – Supporting kids and parents in developing healthy coping skills and emotional resilience.

  • Healthy Communication & Boundaries – Strengthening family relationships through mindful communication and conflict resolution.

  • Support with Education plans and IEPs-Helping to support and expand educational services in and out of school.

Professional Background & Credentials

I am committed to bringing professional expertise and compassionate care to every family I work with:

  • Licensed & Nationally Certified Professional School Counselor

  • Associate Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

  • Licensed Teacher in Oregon & Utah

  • B.A., B.S., M.S.C.

  • Early Childhood Endorsement (Oregon State University)

  • ESL Endorsement (Oregon State University)

My journey as an educator and counselor has led me to expand my work into private family counseling. I am currently an Associate LPC, completing my supervision hours for full LPC licensure, continuing my commitment to professional growth and high-quality family support.

I am honored to walk alongside families as they build stronger, more connected relationships. Let’s plant the seeds of growth together.