Stephen Ottinger, Ph.D.
Director of Operations & Staff Psychologist

Stephen is a licensed psychologist. He earned his Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of Washington.

Stephen’s professional experience includes working with families and school teams to support children’s mental health and educational goals. He is skilled in navigating special education services, including Independent Educational Evaluations, Individualized Education Programs, Functional Behavioral Assessments, and Behavior Intervention Plans. He also has expertise in the parenting program Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), a therapeutic approach that empowers parents to help manage child anxiety.

Stephen works with children and adolescents with a variety of diagnoses including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and Autism, along with individuals affected by trauma. Stephen also works with school teams and community organizations to support trauma-informed practices.

His evaluations and therapeutic services focus on collaboration with families, educators, and other professionals to create systems of support that promote positive outcomes in home, school, and community settings. He is passionate about fostering child wellness and resilience, and about emphasizing strategies that meet both individual and systemic needs.

Outside of his work, Stephen enjoys spending time with his family, playing tennis, and volunteering with local youth sports organizations.