About

Storm clouds with the words Why Perfect Storms?

Life rarely gives us one challenge at a time.

Sometimes family, relationships, work, school, behavior, development, finances, transitions, expectations, and circumstances collide all at once. Individually, each piece might feel manageable. Together, they can create a perfect storm.

But storms also create change.

Perfect Storms was built around the belief that difficult seasons do not have to be wasted seasons. With the right support, understanding, and practical next steps, challenges can become opportunities to strengthen relationships, build skills, improve systems, and create something better on the other side.

Strength in the Storm. Grace for the Season.

“Consider it pure joy… whenever you face trials of many kinds.”
James 1:2

Meet

Dr. Kendra Andreasen

Psychology. Education. Development. Family. Real life.

My work has never fit neatly into just one box, and neither do the people and organizations I work with.

My background spans psychology, education, early childhood development, behavior, self-regulation, family support, program development, and educational systems. Across those roles, one thing has remained consistent: complicated situations rarely have simple, one-size-fits-all solutions.

Perfect Storms grew from the belief that effective support begins by understanding the whole picture.

I look at the person, relationships, environment, development, strengths, barriers, and systems surrounding a situation. From there, we can move beyond simply identifying what's wrong and begin figuring out what can realistically make things better.

Because progress doesn't require perfection. It requires a place to start.

Professional Background

Experience across disciplines. One whole-person perspective.

Dr. Kendra Andreasen's professional background brings together psychology, education, child development, family support, behavior, and program development. This interdisciplinary experience shapes the way Perfect Storms approaches complex situations: by looking beyond a single problem and considering the people, relationships, environments, and systems surrounding it.

Education & Professional Background

Psychology & Human Development

Doctoral-level study in psychology
Research and evidence-informed practice
Child and adolescent development
Behavior and self-regulation
Social-emotional development
Family systems and relationships

Education & Child Development

Doctorate in Early Childhood Education
Master's-level education training
Early childhood and K–12 experience
Curriculum and program development
Inclusive education
School psychology training

Coaching & Professional Practice

Certified counseling background
Christian counseling training
Mindfulness-informed practice
Self-regulation training
DBT-informed training for children and adolescents
Professional consultation and training

Education & Credentials

Education

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Early Childhood Education
Work in Ph.D. in Psychology
School Psychologist Endorsement/Program
Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Licenses & Professional Credentials

Montana Class 5 Educator License – School Psychologist
Washington Certified Counselor (CCC)
Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor (BCPC)

Specialized Training & Certifications

DBT for Children & Adolescents
Self-Regulation Training
Sensorimotor Interventions Training
Mindfulness-Informed Professional
Self-Regulation Training related to autism, ADHD, and sensory needs
Children's Yoga Teacher
Certified Nutritionist
Suicide Prevention Training/Certification

Research & Publication

The Relationship Between Technology Use and Physical Development: A Quantitative Study
Published through ProQuest.

Beyond the Credentials

Professional training matters, but Perfect Storms was also shaped by real life.

Families are busy, classrooms are complicated, organizations have limited resources, and even the best recommendation is useless if it can't realistically be implemented.

That's why the goal isn't perfection. It's finding practical steps that make sense for the people who actually have to live them.

There is a real person behind Perfect Storms.

I'm a wife, a mom, and part of a big blended family. Much of what I know about people hasn't only come from classrooms, research, or professional training. It has also come from living a full and sometimes beautifully complicated life.

Our family loves being outside and exploring together. You'll often find us kayaking, fishing, hiking, discovering new places around Montana, or simply finding another reason to get outdoors. I value family time, new experiences, laughter, and making memories in the middle of everyday life.

Being a parent has also taught me something professional training alone never could: even the best advice has to work when you're tired, the schedule changes, kids have different needs, resources are limited, and real life refuses to cooperate with the plan.

That perspective is woven throughout Perfect Storms.

I don't believe people need perfect lives, perfect families, perfect classrooms, or perfect organizations to make meaningful progress. Sometimes they simply need someone willing to understand the whole picture and help them find a realistic way forward.

Faith, Values & Your Preferences

Faith is part of our foundation. Respect is part of our practice.

Faith is an important part of who I am and one of the influences behind Perfect Storms. I also believe meaningful support begins with respecting each person's beliefs, values, culture, experiences, and choices.

For clients who want it, Christian faith and biblical principles can be thoughtfully incorporated into coaching and consultation. For those who don't, services remain grounded in evidence-informed practices, compassion, respect, and practical problem solving without religious integration.

You never have to share my beliefs to be respected, welcomed, or supported here.

Let's Start Where You Are.

You don't need to have the right words, know which service you need, or have everything figured out before reaching out.

Tell me a little about what's happening and what you're hoping to accomplish. Together, we can determine whether Perfect Storms is the right fit and what the next step might look like.

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Questions are welcome. Reaching out doesn't commit you to a service.