Willamette Wellness Center

07/24/2025

One critical piece of dating advice for both men and women: Stay away from the question, “What do you bring to MY table?” This ugly and unhelpful mindset focuses only on what someone else can provide you, reducing relationships to transactions and checklists.

Instead, flip the question: “What do I bring to my own table?”

Learn more about online gender wars in dating in our latest blog post - https://wwcpdx.com/?p=5409&preview=true

07/22/2025

Women who’ve invested heavily in their careers, personal growth and education often seek men who have done the same.

As a result, men who don’t check these boxes can feel stuck in what one Reddit user described as “the deep end of the pool,” competing for fewer dating matches and facing more rejection.

Learn more about online gender wars in dating in our latest blog post - https://wwcpdx.com/?p=5409&preview=true

07/21/2025

Men are not competing with other men.

Men are competing with women’s own peace and freedom in their lives as single women. For women to consider partnership, men must contribute equally or greater to the overall happiness and stability of the couple.

Learn more about online gender wars in dating in our latest blog post - https://wwcpdx.com/?p=5409&preview=true

07/17/2025

Swipe left. Swipe right. Ghost. Block. Repeat.

For many, online dating has become a frustrating battlefield rather than a bridge to love.

Learn more about online gender wars in dating in our latest blog post - https://wwcpdx.com/?p=5409&preview=true

06/26/2025

Let's welcome Dean Bichsel, CSWA to the Willamette Wellness Center team!
Dean is certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy and has immediate openings for clients like you right now.

Visit www.wwcpdx.com/new-clients/ to learn more + schedule your session today!

05/02/2025

These days, the world can feel like it’s spinning a little faster—and not always in the right direction. With political upheaval, ongoing threats to civil rights and an ever-growing stream of anxiety-inducing news, it’s no wonder so many of us are feeling overwhelmed, discouraged and even afraid.

But amidst this chaos, there are powerful coping skills and intentional choices we can make to stay grounded, preserve our mental health and show up meaningfully in our communities.

Learn more in our latest blog - https://wwcpdx.com/coping-in-chaos-finding-grounding-and-purpose-in-the-current-political-climate/

04/11/2025

The rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives affects the well-being of individuals and communities on a profound level. Read our latest blog discussing the harmful shift away from DEI — and its impacts on mental health - https://wwcpdx.com/the-harmful-shift-away-from-dei-and-the-impacts-on-mental-health/.

03/30/2025

As March comes to a close, Willamette Wellness Center wants to say one more time - we recognize and support Women's History Month.

03/27/2025

"In 1987, Congress declared March as National Women’s History Month in perpetuity. A special Presidential Proclamation is issued every year...."

Learn more about the history of this special month in an article by UO Division of Equity and Inclusion - https://inclusion.uoregon.edu/whm

Willamette Wellness Center recognizes and supports Women's History Month. Our trauma-informed clinicians take the time to learn about your unique experiences to help you navigate your personal mental health journey.

03/24/2025

Wow! Artist, feminist and outspoken psychologist, Naomi Weisstein's contributions cannot be overstated. Learn more in this great writeup from Psychology's Feminist Voices.

Willamette Wellness Center recognizes and supports Women's History Month. Our trauma-informed clinicians take the time to learn about your unique experiences to help you navigate your personal mental health journey.

A multimedia internet archive devoted to the women of psychology's past and the diverse voices of contemporary feminist psychologists.

03/19/2025

Willamette Wellness Center recognizes and supports Women's History Month. Our trauma-informed clinicians take the time to learn about your unique experiences to help you navigate your personal mental health journey and say 'I'm possible'!

03/16/2025

Thank you American Psychological Association for your commitment to women's rights.

Willamette Wellness Center recognizes and supports Women's History Month. Our trauma-informed clinicians take the time to learn about your unique experiences to help you navigate your personal mental health journey. This investment in yourself is priceless.