C. David Maxey, M.A.
Psychologist Associate Resident
Psychological services
for children, teens, and families
with after-school and
weekend appointments
in the Tigard Triangle area
on 72nd Avenue at 217
Welcome to my private psychology practice conveniently located near I-5 in the Tigard Triangle area of Portland, Oregon on 72nd Avenue at 217. I specialize in evidence-based psychotherapy and psychological evaluation for school-age children and teens, with a concentration in support for:
Challenging Behavior at School or Home
Having a wide variety of experience supporting the mental health needs of children and families in schools as well as office settings over the past 19 years, I have become practiced at working with teachers and parents to help kids in ways that fit with their classes at school and families at home.
Anxiety and Depression
I offer a newer, process-oriented approach to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), drawing mainly from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT, said as one word, “act”), which teaches young people how to manage emotions with flexibility to achieve goals and build healthy connections in life.
Difficulties with Inattention, Hyperactivity, and/or Impulsivity
I help children and families develop strategies to support on-task behavior, improve social relations, develop organizational habits, appreciate their unique strengths and weaknesses, and figure out solutions to difficulties.
Gender-Related Issues
Trans and gender-expansive children and youth usually encounter challenges at times over the years. When life is going well, I usually offer therapy sessions every 3-4 months to head off problems when they’re small, and build a therapeutic relationship for those times when the problems are really hard. I also offer psychological evaluations required to write the support letters that medical providers require for transition-related medical treatments.
I work during school days as the Director of Student Support at a K-8 school, and I offer after-school and weekend appointments to my private practice clients.
I invite you to talk with me about my services and your needs, so we can find out if they might be a good fit. You can contact me at (503)928‑4182 or info@CDavidMaxey.com. I’m often unable to answer the phone, so if I don’t answer your call, please leave a message with your availability for a return phone call. I usually return calls on the same or next day between 9am and 7pm, with the exception of weekends and holidays.