Speaking & Consultation
Helping Professionals Feel More Confident Supporting Children, Teens & Families
Whether you're navigating a challenging clinical case, building your confidence in treating childhood anxiety or OCD, or looking for an engaging speaker for your organization, Raising Brave Kids is here to help.
We provide evidence-based consultation, professional training, and educational presentations for mental health professionals, schools, healthcare providers, universities, and community organizations.
Our goal is simple: to make specialized pediatric anxiety and OCD treatment more approachable, practical, and accessible.
From one-time consultations to conference presentations and customized trainings, we partner with professionals who are passionate about improving outcomes for children, teens, and families.
Available Nationwide • Virtual Consultation & In-Person or Virtual Speaking
Meet Your Consultant
Why Work With Kat Schoolland, LMFT?
Kat brings over 15 years of experience supporting children, teens, and families navigating anxiety, OCD, PANS/PANDAS, and complex family dynamics. She’s the founder and clinical director of Raising Brave Kids, and a trusted expert in evidence-based care for kids.
Her consultation work draws from specialized training in ERP, CBT, ACT, SPACE treatment, and parent collaboration models. Whether you're looking for feedback on a case, support applying a treatment model, or guidance navigating tricky family dynamics—Kat makes it all feel doable and grounded.
She's especially passionate about helping providers keep momentum with young clients through strategies that are fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate. Her goal? To help you feel more confident and connected in your work with child anxiety & OCD.
Kat is based in Oregon and California and offers virtual consultations to professionals nationwide.
Common Consultation Topics
Pediatric OCD assessment and treatment
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
CBT for childhood anxiety
Parent accommodation and SPACE-informed treatment
Differential diagnosis and case conceptualization
Treatment planning
School collaboration
PANS/PANDAS behavioral considerations
Increasing engagement with children and teens
Supporting parents throughout treatment
Managing treatment barriers and stalled cases
Consultation Options
Quick Clarity Consult – $175
A one-time, 50-minute consultation for focused questions, case direction, or clinical support for individual or group
Perfect for:
• Getting unstuck on a case
• Exploring ERP or SPACE strategies
• Navigating tough parent dynamics
Deep Dive Series - $475
A 3-session package for individual providers or teams looking to go deeper.
Includes:
• Three 50-minute virtual consultations
• Follow-up recommendations or resources
*If your’e team is interested in customized educational presentation tailored to your group or school please reach out for our rates.
Special Rate for Prelicensed Clinicians – $95
We offer a reduced rate for graduate-level trainees and associate-level clinicians.
Space is limited — please inquire for availability.
*These sessions are provided for educational and consultative purposes only. They do not meet the requirements for board-approved clinical supervision and cannot be counted toward licensure hours
Speaking & Professional Training
Kat enjoys partnering with organizations to provide engaging, practical, and evidence-based presentations that leave attendees feeling inspired and equipped with tools they can immediately apply.
Her presentations blend current research with real-world clinical experience, practical strategies, relatable case examples, and interactive discussion. Whether speaking to therapists, educators, physicians, or community organizations, Kat's goal is to make complex topics approachable while increasing confidence in supporting children and families.
Available For
Conferences
Keynote Presentations
Professional Development
School District Trainings
Mental Health Practices
Hospitals & Healthcare Systems
Universities & Graduate Programs
Parent Education Events
Community Organizations
Webinars & Virtual Trainings
Popular Speaking Topics
Presentations are customized to meet the needs of your audience.
Popular topics include:
Understanding Childhood OCD
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for Children & Teens
Treating Childhood Anxiety with CBT
Supporting Parents Without Reinforcing Anxiety
SPACE-Informed Parent Strategies
School Anxiety & School Refusal
Parent Accommodation
Building Brave Behavior
PANS/PANDAS: Behavioral Considerations
Helping Children & Teens Engage in Treatment
Practical Tools for Treating Pediatric Anxiety
Looking for something different? We'd be happy to create a presentation tailored specifically to your organization or event.
Why Organizations Choose Raising Brave Kids
Organizations appreciate Kat's ability to make complex clinical concepts accessible, engaging, and immediately applicable.
Participants consistently leave feeling:
More confident treating pediatric anxiety and OCD
Better equipped to support children, teens, and families
Inspired by practical, evidence-based strategies
Ready to apply what they've learned the very next day
Whether you're planning a conference presentation, staff training, or consultation, our goal is always the same—to help professionals feel more confident so children and families receive the best care possible.
Ready to Connect?
Whether you're looking for expert consultation on a challenging case, ongoing professional support, or an engaging speaker for your next event, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact us to schedule a consultation, discuss a customized training, or inquire about speaking availability.
Why Professionals Choose RBK
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Practical, Evidence-Based Strategies
Walk away with tools you can immediately apply in your clinic, classroom, or organization. Every consultation and training is grounded in current research while remaining practical, engaging, and developmentally appropriate.
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Support for Complex Cases
Receive guidance on challenging clinical presentations, including pediatric anxiety, OCD, ERP implementation, parent accommodation, school avoidance, PANS/PANDAS, and collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams. -
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Tools for Effective Collaboration
Learn how to bridge communication between school, home, and clinical teams. We’ll support you in working more effectively with families, educators, and other providers. -
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Access to Training That Sticks
Our consultations are designed to be interactive, practical, and grounded in the latest research. You’ll eave with real tools—not just theory—you can apply right away. -
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Flexible, Professional Guidance from Experts
Our consultation draws from years of clinical experience with child anxiety, OCD, and behavior—and is always rooted in evidence-based practices. We offer virtual and in-person sessions for professionals across California and Oregon, available in 1:1 or small group formats to fit your learning style and needs. -
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Tailored Support for Your Role
Whether you're a team leader, therapist, school counselor, teacher, or intern, our consultation meets you where you are. We offer both one-time and ongoing support that adapts to your goals.