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Why African Immigrants and Refugees Struggle to Access Mental Health Care in Oregon — And What We're Doing About It

By Hussein Idow, CSWA, MSW, QMHP, CADC-II-R | Healing Power Therapy, LLC | Portland, Oregon If you've ever sat across from a Somali mother who hasn't slept in months, a Congolese father who can't explain why he feels numb, or an Ethiopian young adult who is told by their family that therapy is "for crazy people" — you understand why culturally responsive mental health care is not a luxury

Is Psychodynamic Psychotherapy “Evidence-Based?” What Does “Evidence-Based” Mean?

If you’re looking for a therapist—whether here in Portland or the surrounding areas—you’ve likely come across the term “evidence-based.” It’s used often, but not always explained. What does evidence-based actually mean? Evidence-based treatment means an approach towards mental health care that has been studied using systematic, empirical research. A speci

EMDR Therapy for Anxiety: How It Works and Who It Helps

It’s likely you’ve heard of EMDR before, even if you don’t know exactly what it is. And if you have heard of it, odds are you’ve heard it’s commonly used for processing trauma.   Whether you’ve heard about it or not, EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a highly effective form of therapy that uses bilateral stimulation (eye

Portland After Dark: The City's Mental Health Emergency