Men Get Sad Too: Rethinking Strength and Mental Health

You’ve probably heard the messages your whole life: Be strong. Don’t cry. Handle it. For many men—and anyone raised with expectations of masculinity—these beliefs become barriers to emotional expression and mental health care. During Movember and Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re here to say: you’re allowed to feel. And getting support isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom.

Identity & InclusionEmelie DouglasNovember 24, 2025men's mental health, Movember, masculinity and mental health, therapy Portland Oregon, LGBTQ therapist Oregon, trauma-informed therapy, mental health support, inclusive therapy, identity-affirming therapy, OHP therapy

You’re Allowed to Grieve During the Holidays

The holiday season often arrives wrapped in expectations of joy, celebration, and togetherness. But for many, it’s a season of grief—grief for people who have died, identities we’ve left behind, families that aren’t safe, or versions of life we hoped to have. If this time of year brings more ache than cheer, you’re not broken. You’re human.

Seasonal Support, Grief & LossEmelie DouglasNovember 17, 2025grief, holiday grief, chosen family, trauma-informed therapy, family estrangement, inclusive therapy, LGBTQ therapist Oregon, OHP therapy, therapy Portland Oregon, mental health support, identity-affirming therapy

How to Protect Your Peace This Holiday Season (Even When the Darkness Creeps In)

The holidays are supposed to be joyful, cozy, and connected. But for many people, this time of year brings more stress than celebration—especially when paired with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), social pressure, and complex family dynamics. At Sprout Therapy PDX, we want you to know: you’re not alone if you’re dreading the holiday season. You deserve to protect your peace.

Seasonal SupportEmelie DouglasNovember 10, 2025therapy Portland Oregon, mental health support, inclusive therapy, identity-affirming therapy, OHP therapy, trauma-informed therapy, LGBTQ therapist Oregon, holiday stress, seasonal affective disorder, LGBTQ+ mental health, family boundaries, SAD support

Caring for Everyone But Yourself? Mental Health for Caregivers

If you're the one everyone turns to—the fixer, the emotional anchor, the reliable one—you might also be the one most at risk for burnout. November is National Family Caregivers Month, and at Sprout Therapy PDX, we want to recognize the often invisible labor of caregiving. Whether you’re supporting a child, partner, parent, or chosen family member, your mental health matters too.

Parenting & CaregivingEmelie DouglasNovember 3, 2025caregiver burnout, burnout, mental health, mentalhealthawareness, therapy, portland therapist, portland therapy, therapy portland, emotional labor, ohp therapy, inclusive therapy