New Dad, Not Feeling Like Yourself? Finding Support in Oregon

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New fathers can experience depression and anxiety during pregnancy and after a baby arrives. If you feel persistently overwhelmed, irritable, or disconnected, speaking with a mental health professional can help you understand what is happening. I offer online therapy for new dads in Oregon, including support with the emotional and relationship changes that can accompany …

Coping with Seasonal Depression in Oregon

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Fall in Oregon brings changing leaves, shorter days, and a shift in how we feel. For some, the season brings renewed structure; for others, anxiety, low mood, or relationship stress becomes harder to ignore. Explore how autumn can affect your mental health, when to seek support, and how online therapy in Oregon can help you understand what you’re experiencing.

Why Do I Keep Repeating the Same Relationship Patterns?

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How Therapy Can Help You Build Self-Awareness and Create Different Relationships By Dr. Alex Rowell, Psy.D. Have you ever left a relationship promising yourself, “I will never do that again,” only to find yourself in a surprisingly similar situation later? Maybe you repeatedly become involved with emotionally unavailable partners, avoid conflict until resentment builds, or …

How Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Works and Why It Is Effective.

Many people begin therapy because they feel anxious, depressed, stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed by patterns they cannot fully understand. They may know what they “should” do, but still find themselves repeating the same relationship struggles, emotional reactions, self-criticism, or avoidance patterns. Psychodynamic psychotherapy helps people understand why these patterns exist, how they developed, and how …

CBT vs. Insight-Oriented Therapy for Relationship Problems

When people begin looking for therapy, they often come across different terms that can be difficult to sort through. Two of the most common are CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, and insight-oriented therapy, which includes approaches such as psychodynamic therapy, depth therapy, and attachment-informed therapy. Both can be helpful. Both can support meaningful change. But …

Why Choose an Independent Oregon Psychologist Instead of a Large Online Therapy Platform?

Many people begin their search for therapy on large online platforms such as Alma, Headspace, Rula, BetterHelp, Talkspace, Grow Therapy, or other online therapy directories. These platforms can be helpful starting points because they make therapy feel more searchable and accessible. Alma describes its service as helping people find in-network care and the right therapist …

How Telehealth Has Changed Therapy Access in Oregon

Telehealth therapy has transformed mental health care in Oregon. What once felt like a temporary solution has become a long-term option for people seeking convenient, accessible, and effective psychotherapy throughout the state. Today, many Oregon residents prefer online therapy because it removes common barriers to getting support. Increased Access to Therapy Across Oregon One of …