Welcome to

BRIDGES THERAPY

Our therapists are collaborative and specialized to provide the mental health support you need for

healing

managing mental health

cultivating fulfilling relationships

We accept OHP Care Oregon/Healthshare insurance

Telehealth sessions are available to meet you where you are anywhere in the state of Oregon

In-person sessions are available at our SE Portland location

Our Providers

Chelsea Mier Harrington

MA, ADHD-CCSP, LPC

Maya Lubin

MA, Professional Counseling Associate

No matter where you are in your journey, we’re here to support you every step of the way

Media

An interview given by Chelsea Mier Harrington to Portland’s KGW News with guidance for supporting children’s mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic

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REST is a skill used in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) that gives us some good instruction on what to do when we're getting flooded with a big emotional reaction. The key here is we want to RESPOND to people and situations that upset us rather
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So much of our thinking is how we think about ourselves. This is especially important when we're struggling, feeling overwhelmed, or feeling guilty about something that we did or didn't do. Is the inside of your mind a kind and understanding place
Let's get curious, not judgmental, about why we do the things we do. Curiosity ➡ awareness ➡ opportunities to make choices and changes Are you overthinking a conversation you had because approval from others is important to you? Are you fixating o
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You can care about and consider other people's feelings and needs while considering your own feelings and needs too. And striking a good balance between these two things is important to having healthy relationships and a healthy sense of self. #ti
Grounding is a powerful tool for managing anxiety, overthinking, and the general busyness our minds can experience. If you find yourself feeling flooded with one thought after another try bringing your attention to the experience of being in your bod
We all get nervous from time to time when preparing to spend time around other people. But if you find yourself being overwhelmed with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings most of the time you interact with others it may be social anxiety. And our i
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