Therapy for Life Changes: How to Cope, Adapt, and Thrive

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Therapy for life changes can offer the support you need when everything feels uncertain. Change is an inevitable part of life—but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Even positive transitions, like starting a new job at OHSU, moving across town to a more walkable neighborhood, or beginning the journey to parenthood, can bring unexpected emotional stress. […]

What Do Occupational Therapists Do?

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Occupational therapists help you live life on your own terms, no matter what kind of challenges you’re facing. Their job is to support people who have physical injuries, illnesses, or mental health struggles, anything that can mess with your daily routines. Whether it’s relearning to dress after an injury or finding new ways to manage […]

How Does Therapy Help With Depression?

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If you’re struggling with depression, you might wonder if therapy really makes a difference. The truth is, therapy isn’t just about talking, it’s designed to help you understand your feelings, break tough patterns, and build real-life skills one step at a time. You’ll get to learn about proven therapy approaches, how these actually help with […]

What Does Occupational Therapy Do?

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Occupational therapy, often called OT, is all about helping folks participate fully in life, no matter what curveballs get thrown their way. Whether you’re facing a tough injury, an illness, mental health struggles, or just trying to juggle a new life stage, OT steps in to bridge the gap between what you want to do […]

6 Executive Function Hacks for Workday Management (That Actually Work)

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If you’ve been searching for executive function hacks for workday management that actually make a difference, you’re not alone. Do you ever feel like you’re constantly busy but not actually getting things done? Or that simple tasks—like starting a project, staying on track, or remembering deadlines—take way more energy than they should? This isn’t laziness […]

Therapy for Life Skills: Navigating Conversations, Friendships, and Dating

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Why Social Skills Matter in Everyday Life Friendships, conversations, and dating are often called “the heart of life.” They bring meaning, joy, and connection. But for many Portlanders navigating life with neurodivergence, trauma, or chronic anxiety, building relationships can feel like one more exhausting thing on an already overloaded mental checklist. At Holistic Community Therapy […]

Support Network for Neurodivergent and Queer Adults in Portland: 5 Practical, Affirming Steps

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Why Support Networks Matter for Neurodivergent and Queer Adults? Building a support network for neurodivergent and queer adults in Portland isn’t just about making friends—it’s about survival, healing, and thriving in a world that doesn’t always feel made for you. For neurodivergent adults (like those navigating ADHD, autism, or brain injuries) and queer folks, finding […]

What Is Community Therapy and How Does It Work?

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Community therapy is a growing model in mental health care that breaks away from the usual clinic or office setting. Instead of focusing solely on individual sessions, it brings therapy into everyday places, neighborhoods, schools, support groups, and even online spaces, meeting people where they are. The main goal isn’t just to treat mental health […]