For many people, religion offers comfort, purpose, traditions, and people who show up through joy and grief. Those connections can become a foundation for belonging. But a faith community can also become a place where love feels conditional, questions feel dangerous, or a person’s identity is treated as something to change.
Practical Skills for Youth, Individuals, and Families Now welcoming Chelsea Pogue, Associate Clinician at Ancora Wellness (In-Person Sessions Available in Hillsboro) If you or your child have ever felt stuck in overwhelming thoughts, big emotions, or patterns that don’t seem to change—you’re not alone. Many people come to therapy not because something is “wrong” with … Read more
Starting therapy can feel vulnerable. Whether you’re seeking counseling for anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or personal growth, taking that first step matters. At Ancora Wellness, all of our providers offer a free 15–20 minute consultation so you can explore whether working together feels like a good fit. But how do you actually use that time … Read more
By Abby Feinstein, Marriage and Family Therapist Associate at Ancora Wellness, Hillsboro, Oregon(Offering therapy for individuals and couples navigating chronic pain, disability, and chronic illness — in Hillsboro and virtually across Oregon.) Let’s be honest: dating is awkward enough when everything’s going “smoothly.” Add a disability or chronic illness, and suddenly you’re juggling not only … Read more
EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, evidence-based approach to healing trauma and distressing life experiences. At Ancora Wellness in Hillsboro, Oregon, we use EMDR to help clients process painful memories, release emotional triggers, and move toward greater calm and balance. If you’re searching for therapy in Hillsboro, or wondering whether EMDR … Read more
The Healing Power of Groups: How Connection Builds Resilience and Growth In our individual-focused culture, many people feel like they have to face life’s challenges alone. But healing often happens best in community. Whether you’re processing emotions, learning new coping skills, or simply looking for connection, group work offers unique benefits that one-on-one settings can’t … Read more
Sweater Weather Is Coming: How to Support Your Body Naturally Through the Darker Days As the air turns crisp and the sun sets earlier, it’s clear that sweater weather has officially arrived in Hillsboro, Oregon. While many of us welcome the cozy season with open arms and pumpkin-spiced everything, the shift to shorter, darker days … Read more
When most people think of therapy, they imagine sitting one-on-one with a counselor, working through personal challenges. But when your challenges involve communication, trust, or shared life transitions, couples counseling can offer a different kind of healing—one that addresses the relationship itself. At Ancora Wellness in Hillsboro, OR, couples therapy is designed to help partners … Read more
Discover the Power of Art Therapy in Hillsboro, OregonCreative, Somatic, and Trauma-Informed Support at Ancora Wellness If you’ve ever struggled to put your feelings into words, you’re not alone. At Ancora Wellness, we understand that healing takes many forms—which is why we’re proud to offer art therapy in Hillsboro, Oregon with Shannon Garcia, Associate Art … Read more
How to Manage Political Stress and Oppression in 2025 Let’s be real: it’s a tough time to exist as a compassionate human, especially if you’re queer, a person of color, disabled, an immigrant, or otherwise marginalized. The political stress and social climate is overwhelming, and it can feel like there’s a new crisis, some new … Read more