Therapy for Loneliness in Portland: Real Tools to Reconnect
Therapy for loneliness Portland is more than a search term—it’s a real need for so many adults in our city. You can live in a city full of people and still feel completely alone. In Portland, where people often keep to themselves, whether you’ve just moved here, are struggling to find your people, or feel […]
Self-Care Overwhelm OT: Practical Tools for Burnout Relief
When Self-Care Feels Like Too Much Self-care overwhelm OT starts with recognizing this truth: when you need self-care the most, it’s often the hardest to access. If you’ve ever sat in your car outside New Seasons feeling too tired to go in—or stared at a sink full of dishes for days—you’re not alone. At Holistic […]
Occupational Therapy Tools to Build a Real-World Mental Health Routine in Portland
This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks! Why Self-Care Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All Occupational therapy tools can transform the way you build your mental health routine. The internet is full of self-care checklists. But what happens when […]
OT Self-Care Strategies Beyond Spa Days: What It Really Looks Like in Therapy
Beyond Spa Days: What Self-Care Strategies Look Like in Therapy OT self-care strategies aren’t all spa days. When most people hear the term self-care, they think of bubble baths, face masks, or the occasional spa day. But for many adults navigating mental health challenges, workplace burnout, rainy Portland winters, chronic fatigue, or neurodivergence, self-care isn’t […]
Morning Routine ADHD: Real-World Strategies That Make Mornings Easier
Why Mornings Are Hard When You Have ADHD People with ADHD often describe mornings as the hardest part of their day. Even basic steps, such as getting dressed, eating, or leaving the house on time, can feel like climbing a mountain. That’s because ADHD impacts executive functions like time management, attention, memory, and motivation. Without […]
Executive Dysfunction Therapy: How Occupational Therapy Supports Organization and Planning
Understanding Executive Dysfunction Executive dysfunction therapy helps adults manage real-life challenges like focus, planning, and organization. At Holistic Community Therapy in Portland, we understand that these difficulties are not failures—they’re functional challenges that can be supported and improved. Executive dysfunction is a term used to describe difficulty with the brain’s self-management system. It often impacts […]
How to Build Daily Routines That Stick (Even with ADHD or Chronic Fatigue)
When you’re living with ADHD or chronic fatigue, building consistent daily routines can feel nearly impossible. You may have tried planners, alarms, or apps, only to find yourself stuck in cycles of overwhelm, guilt, and burnout. This can be especially true when Portland’s gray winter mornings make getting out of bed that much harder. But […]
How Everyday Living Skills Help Portland Professionals Move from Burnout to Balance
If you’re a working professional in Portland, chances are you’ve felt it—the creeping burnout, the mounting pressure to “do it all,” and the nagging sense that your days are running you instead of the other way around. You may be juggling deadlines, caregiving responsibilities, social expectations, and mental health challenges, all while trying to […]
How Occupational Therapy Supports Adult Mental Health in Portland
When we think of therapy, most people picture talk therapy: a quiet room, deep conversation, emotional insight. But for many adults, especially those dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or neurodivergence, traditional talk therapy isn’t enough on its own. That’s where occupational therapy (OT) steps in—with an action-based, hands-on approach to healing that focuses on what […]
Mental Health Support for Neurodivergent Adults in Portland
If you’re a neurodivergent adult living in Portland, you might feel like the world wasn’t built for your brain. You may have spent years trying to “mask” your traits or force yourself into systems that never really worked for you. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been navigating ADHD, autism, or another form of […]
