Finding the Best OCD & Anxiety Therapist in Portland: What to Look For & How Therapy Can Help
Parenting a Child with Emetophobia
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in Portland, Oregon
Adjustment Disorder: Navigating Life’s Constant Changes
How Anxiety Can Interfere with Sleep—and How CBT-I Can Help
Romantic Separation Anxiety: When Love Meets Fear
Separation Anxiety: A Love So Deep It Hurts
Understanding How Fear and Obsessions Form: The Hidden Roots of Anxiety and OCD
When the Shadows Return: How It Feels When OCD Symptoms Emerge in Adulthood
The Intersection of OCD and Trauma: Understanding the Overlap
Living with OCD: How It Affects Parenting and Family Relationships
Living with OCD: How It Affects Relationships and Marriages, and How to Support a Partner
Learn how OCD affects relationships and marriages, from reassurance-seeking to emotional withdrawal. Discover strategies for supporting a partner with OCD and building a resilient, loving relationship and how therapy can help.
Understanding Relationship OCD: When Doubts Become Obsessions
Mastering the Art of Difficult Conversations with DEAR MAN
Difficult conversations are an inevitable part of life, whether they occur in relationships, workplaces, or everyday interactions. Yet, many of us dread them, fearing conflict, rejection, or misunderstanding. The truth is, having a good conversation is an art that requires planning and skill. Effective communication begins with self-acceptance and confidence, enabling us to express ourselves clearly and empathetically.
One practical tool for navigating these challenging moments is DEAR MAN, a skill from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). It offers a structured framework for articulating needs and maintaining composure, even when emotions run high. Let’s explore how to use DEAR MAN and integrate it with other key strategies for productive and meaningful conversations.
How Values Work Can Transform Anxiety Treatment
The Overlooked Symphony: How Sensory Processing Shapes the Inner World of OCD
For some, this interplay between sensory processing and OCD is not merely incidental—it is central to their experience of the disorder. When sensory sensitivities merge with OCD, a storm of meaning emerges: what feels "off" must be corrected; what feels "wrong" must be resolved.
The Challenge of Cultivating Self-Compassion
Honoring Neurodivergence While Treating Autism and OCD: A Compassionate Path Toward Valued Living
The Perfectionism Trap: Why Good Enough is Better Than Perfect
Have you ever set impossibly high standards for yourself, only to feel crushed when you don’t meet them? Do you procrastinate because you fear your work won’t be “good enough”? Or maybe you’re constantly worried about how others see you, feeling like you’ll never measure up? If so, you’re not alone. Perfectionism is on the rise, and its toll on mental health is very real.
Inspired by Dr. Thomas Curran’s groundbreaking work on perfectionism, this post explores what perfectionism really is, why it’s increasing, and how we can break free from its grip to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Understanding Body Dysmorphia: When Appearance Anxiety Takes Over
Understanding Body Dysmorphia: When Appearance Anxiety Takes Over