Navigating mental health care can feel daunting—this guide breaks down how to find the right Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in Portland with clarity and confidence. Learn what sets PMHNPs apart, what to expect from your first visit, and how Aspire Psychology makes compassionate, personalized care accessible.

Discover how Somatic Therapy helps bridge the gap between body and mind in the healing process. In this insightful interview, Aspire Psychology’s Dr. Ryan Varian shares how somatic techniques—like breathwork, body awareness, and mindful movement—can support those struggling with trauma, anxiety, and chronic stress. Learn how this integrative approach empowers patients to reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and experience lasting change.

What if therapy didn’t ask you to conform to what others think is normal or to simplify who you are to fit in—but instead made space for all of who you are? This article explores how queering therapy reimagines healing in ways that affirm LGBTQIA+ identities and people of all identities seeking more inclusive, authentic support.

We at Aspire fully understand health insurance details can be difficult to navigate, and we try our best to provide the clearest and most accurate information possible to our patients. Health insurance can be complicated!

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is practiced by more than 100,000 clinicians across the world and millions of people have been treated successfully. Dr. Francine Shapiro began to EMDR in 1987 after she noticed that certain eye movements seemed to alleviate negative thoughts about previous traumatic events.