About Orchid & Anchor
Helping Highly Sensitive Families Go From Survival to Sanctuary
Children flourish in different ways: Resilient Dandelions thrive anywhere, Adaptable Tulips bloom with extra encouragement, and Sensitive Orchids require a calm, nurturing environment to reach their full potential. As an Anchor, your steady, grounded presence provides the security your child needs to grow, regardless of their unique temperament.
We believe highly sensitive children don’t need harsher discipline, endless behavior charts, or parents who feel constantly overwhelmed trying to “fix” them.
They need:
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Understanding
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Nervous-system-informed support
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Environments where they can finally feel safe enough to thrive
That belief is what inspired us to create Orchid & Anchor.
Why We Started this work
Families don’t just need information, they need sustainable support
We saw exhausted parents trying everything they could, while still feeling like nothing was working.
Traditional parenting advice often failed highly sensitive children, leaving families stuck in cycles of meltdowns, overstimulation, stress, and emotional exhaustion.
But what truly sets us apart is the way we bridge the gap between clinical science and everyday life.
When parents feel empowered, sensitive children don't just get by—they truly bloom. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist, and founder of Orchid & Anchor, Aubrey Devore helps parents support their highly sensitive "orchid" children by becoming steady "anchors" during emotional storms. Across a decade of clinical practice, Aubrey realized that traditional weekly therapy isn't always what deeply feeling kids need most; instead, lasting transformation happens when parents receive specialized tools tailored to their child's unique nervous system. Rather than endless sessions, Orchid & Anchor offers short-term, intensive support designed to give families immediate relief and practical strategies for a calmer home.
Meet Aubrey Devore
Aubrey Devore, MA, LCPC, NCC, RPT
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Founder, Orchid & Anchor
How We Can Help
When you begin supporting your child’s emotional and behavioral growth, it is natural to wonder how long the process will take. The most effective approach depends on your child’s unique needs.