Love isn’t always soft and simple. For many of us—especially those navigating trauma, queerness, neurodivergence, or identity shifts—love can feel confusing, overwhelming, or even scary. At Sprout Therapy PDX, we believe that the way you love, connect, and attach isn’t broken—it’s a reflection of your history, your nervous system, and your unmet needs. And it’s worthy of care.

As we recognize Black History Month, we honor the long tradition of Black resistance, healing, and community care. Mental health has often been weaponized against Black communities—and yet, Black leaders, scholars, and healers have always created pathways to wellness, justice, and collective liberation. This month is a time to celebrate that legacy, and to recommit to mental health care that is rooted in racial equity and cultural respect.

For many individuals and families in Oregon, immigration status isn’t just a policy issue—it’s a daily emotional reality. Fear of ICE enforcement, uncertainty about legal status, and the stress of navigating hostile systems can take a serious toll on mental health. At Sprout Therapy PDX, we believe your experiences are valid. Fear, anxiety, and vigilance are not signs of weakness—they are adaptive responses to real threats.

Maybe you ghosted your therapist. Maybe you missed a few sessions and never rescheduled. Maybe life just got busy. Whatever your story is—you’re not alone. Many people pause therapy and feel unsure how to return. At Sprout Therapy PDX, we want you to know: it’s okay to come back. No shame. No judgment. Just support.

Thinking about starting therapy in 2026? You’re not alone. The beginning of the year is a great time to take care of your mental health—and your insurance benefits might make it more accessible than you think. At Sprout Therapy PDX, we’re here to help you understand how to use your coverage to get started with therapy.

If you're a recipient of SNAP (food benefits) or Oregon Health Plan (OHP/Medicaid), you may have heard about changes in how often you need to renew, what paperwork is required, or even whether you still qualify. These shifts impact your access to food, housing, healthcare, and mental health services. At Sprout Therapy PDX, we want to help you understand what’s changing and how to stay connected to the support you deserve.

As we move into the new year, many clients are navigating stress, burnout, or complex needs that therapy alone may not fully address. At Sprout Therapy PDX, we offer more than just weekly sessions—we’re building a team-based model of care. That means your therapist doesn’t have to be your only support person. You deserve a full team.

As the new year approaches, you might feel pressure to set goals, make resolutions, or reinvent yourself. But what if the most powerful thing you could do is keep going? At Sprout Therapy PDX, we believe that survival, healing, and small, steady steps are worth more than any dramatic reset. You don’t need to overhaul your life to be making progress.

As the holidays roll in, many of us are asked—explicitly or silently—to perform connection. To return home. To make the best of strained relationships. But what if your family isn’t safe? What if your love doesn’t live at your childhood dinner table? For queer folks, trans folks, neurodivergent people, and trauma survivors, “family” often looks different. At Sprout Therapy PDX, we know that chosen family is real family.

As the year winds down, you might be thinking about goals, plans, or what’s next. But before you leap ahead, we invite you to pause and reflect: What did therapy help you survive this year? Not just what you accomplished—but what you endured, healed, grieved, or made it through.