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The AI Feature I Chose Not to Build

As a therapist, I have complicated feelings about artificial intelligence. When AI became widely available, I was both fascinated and uneasy. Like a lot of people, I wondered where it would take us. Would it improve people's lives? Replace jobs? Weaken human connection? Change healthcare? I still don't know the answers to most of those questions. What I do know is that while building my app

Soulpath LLC·Jul 8, 2026·5 min

Hello from Advanced Billing Solutions

Hello everyone! I'm Cora, owner of Advanced Billing Solutions. I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and say how happy I am to be part of this community. I've worked in medical billing for over 28 years, with the last 15 years specializing exclusively in behavioral health. Before starting my own company, I served as the Billing Manager for a large community mental health agency, where I m

Advanced Billing Solutions·Jul 19, 2026·1 min

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Twelve Million People in the Blind Spot: The Invisible Reality of ADHD

When we hear that ADHD affects about 3.5% of people, it’s easy to think that’s just a small number, like a rare blip in the grand story of human experience. But when you actually think about what that means in real life, it’s pretty mind-blowing. We’re talking about roughly twelve million individuals! To put it in perspective, that’s the entire population of Mumbai,

Steven Ponec·Jul 4, 2026·3 min

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How Long Does OHA Licensing Take? Realistic Timelines for 2026

How long does OHA behavioral health licensing take? It is one of the most common questions from organizations planning programs in Oregon, and the most common mistake is underestimating the answer. Programs that plan for three months typically take six to twelve. Programs that plan for six months sometimes reach licensure on schedule — but only if they submitted a complete, well-prepared

Saint Health Group·Jul 1, 2026·6 min

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Borderline Personality Disorder Is More Treatable Than Its Reputation

If there is one thing more people should know about borderline personality disorder, it is that its hopeless reputation is decades out of date. BPD is still spoken of, sometimes even within the mental health professions, as though it were a life sentence. The modern research says otherwise: with specialized treatment, most people improve substantially, and long-term remission is the rule rather th

Dr. Casey J. Simon·Jul 18, 2026·3 min

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Common Signs of Adult Autism That Show Up in Relationships (and Are Often Missed)

When most people think of autism, they picture the diagnostic criteria: differences in social communication, repetitive behaviors, strong interests, sensory sensitivities, and a preference for routine. While these characteristics are important, they don’t always help people recognize what autism actually looks like in day-to-day relationships. Many autistic a

Jaxon Shaffer·Jul 7, 2026·5 min

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When should I talk to a therapist about gender identity?

Have you ever wondered if the discontentment or discomfort about your body or perceived identity could be gender dysphoria? For most of us, we are not offered that kind of language or conceptualization to name it for what it is. Before we get into it, let’s differentiate between dysphoria and dysmorphia, two terms I often hear used interchangeably. Dysphoria, typically referring to gender dy

Jaxon Shaffer·Jul 7, 2026·6 min

What Makes BCB Therapy Different from Basic Talk Therapy?

When people think about therapy, they often imagine sitting with a therapist and talking through problems, emotions, or stressful life events. Being heard and supported matters, but for many people dealing with anxiety, trauma, depression, or relationship stress, talking alone is not always enough. BCB Therapy works with clients who often feel like they have already tried therapy, already un

BCBTherapy·Jun 28, 2026·4 min

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How to License a Withdrawal Management Program in Oregon

Most licensing guides for Oregon behavioral health programs point operators toward the same two rule sets: the outpatient Certificate of Approval process and the residential substance use disorder rules in OAR chapter 309, division 19. Withdrawal management gets treated as a subheading inside the residential conversation. That is a mistake, and it is the reason so many detox projects stall mid

Saint Health Group·Jul 12, 2026·12 min

Bottom-Up vs. Top-Down: Why Trauma Therapy Works With the Body, Not Just the Story

You can understand your trauma perfectly and still flinch at a footstep. That gap is why trauma therapists work bottom-up (body and nervous system) as well as top-down (talk and cognition) — with an honest look at what the evidence supports.

Trauma Recovery Network·Jun 26, 2026·4 min

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Growing Together: Updates, New Programs & Ways to Get Involved (July 2026 Newsletter)

Welcome to the very first Facing Giants newsletter! First, thank you. Whether you've toured the space, attended an event, seen us at a community event, brought your child to play, partnered with us, sponsored our mission, facilitated a program, begun using the space to serve your own clients or grow your practice, shared our mission with someone else, or simply encouraged what we're building.

Facing Giants·Jul 14, 2026·11 min

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Why We Started Quantum Mobile Solutions: Bridging the Gap in Lab Access and Health Education

Every day, people are diagnosed with conditions they never saw coming — not because the warning signs weren't there, but because no one took the time to explain what their lab results actually meant. That gap in education and access is personal to us. It's part of why Quantum Mobile Solutions exists. We started as a mobile phlebotomy company, bringing blood draws and specimen collec

Ebony Guthrie·Jul 19, 2026·1 min

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Expert guidance on therapy, mental health, and finding the right provider in Oregon.

Articles & Blog

The AI Feature I Chose Not to Build

Hello from Advanced Billing Solutions

Twelve Million People in the Blind Spot: The Invisible Reality of ADHD

How Long Does OHA Licensing Take? Realistic Timelines for 2026

Borderline Personality Disorder Is More Treatable Than Its Reputation

Common Signs of Adult Autism That Show Up in Relationships (and Are Often Missed)

When should I talk to a therapist about gender identity?

What Makes BCB Therapy Different from Basic Talk Therapy?

How to License a Withdrawal Management Program in Oregon

Bottom-Up vs. Top-Down: Why Trauma Therapy Works With the Body, Not Just the Story

Growing Together: Updates, New Programs & Ways to Get Involved (July 2026 Newsletter)

Why We Started Quantum Mobile Solutions: Bridging the Gap in Lab Access and Health Education

Mental Health Articles & Guides

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Living Meaningfully Despite Pain

Addiction Therapy: Evidence-Based Paths to Recovery

Anxiety Therapy: Effective Treatments for Worry, Panic & Social Fear

Brainspotting: Accessing Deep Trauma Through Eye Position

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Rewiring Negative Thought Patterns

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Balancing Acceptance and Change

EMDR Therapy: How Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Heals Trauma

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP): Overcoming OCD and Anxiety

Gottman Method Couples Therapy: Science-Based Relationship Repair

Internal Family Systems (IFS): Healing the Different Parts of You

Neurofeedback Therapy: Training Your Brain for Better Mental Health

OHP & Medicaid Coverage for Mental Health & Alternative Therapies

Psychedelic Integration Therapy

Somatic Experiencing (SE): Relieving Trauma Stored in the Body

Therapy for ADHD: Strategies for Focus, Functioning, and Emotional Regulation

Trauma Therapy: Finding Safety, Stability & Healing After Difficult Experiences

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