You don’t have to do this alone.

Raising an autistic child is a joyful, challenging, and complex journey.

Led by licensed therapist, Amber Kanallakan, LMFT, and located in the heart of Downtown Beaverton, this welcoming group offers a cozy space to connect, share your experiences, and feel supported by a community that gets it.

Our group meets on the 2nd Monday of every month, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM, at 4775 SW Watson Ave, Beaverton

This is an open group. Come to any session that fits your schedule. No need to pre-register.

Cost is $30 per session and covers all parents/caregivers attending from the same family.

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Meet Amber

Hi there, and welcome! I’m Amber and I’m a therapist passionate about walking alongside kids, teens, and their families on their unique journeys.

I specialize in play therapy, where I use the natural language of play to help children express big feelings, navigate challenges, and feel truly seen and safe. It’s a gentle, engaging approach that meets kids right where they are. As a certified AutPlay provider, I bring a playful, supportive, and affirming approach to working with neurodivergent children and their families.

I also work closely with tweens and teens, using a strengths-based lens to highlight what makes each young person resilient and capable. My approach is both trauma-informed and neuroaffirming, which means I honor each individual’s lived experience and the beautiful diversity of how our brains work.

I believe that parents and caregivers are an essential part of the healing and growth process. That’s why I offer thoughtful, compassionate support to help you feel more confident and connected, especially in life’s more stressful moments.

In addition to my clinical work, I am the Director of Operations here at The Real Work, and also work to train future therapists as an Adjunct Professor at a local Graduate School of Counseling.

When I’m not in the therapy room, you can usually find me knee-deep in a DIY home project, tending to an ever-growing collection of houseplants, or heading to the coast with my family for a day of boogieboarding and surfing.

I’m so glad you’re here.