Mission Statement

Bridges Therapy is dedicated to providing a welcoming, affirming, and identity-centered space for individuals and families living with ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence. We recognize that people with ADHD, particularly women, AFAB individuals, BIPOC clients, immigrants, and refugees, experience significant barriers to accurate diagnosis, compassionate support, and culturally informed treatment. Our mission is to close these gaps by offering behavioral-health care that is both clinically excellent and deeply responsive to the lived experiences of ADHD clients.

We understand that ADHD is often misunderstood, minimized, or misdiagnosed, especially within marginalized communities. Cultural stigma, language barriers, limited access to ADHD-informed providers, and systemic biases frequently prevent individuals from receiving the recognition and support they deserve. Bridges Therapy is committed to correcting these inequities by providing ADHD-affirming, trauma-informed, and culturally grounded services that honor each client’s strengths, challenges, and neurotype.

Our clinicians bring both lived and professional expertise to their work, reflecting the diverse communities we serve. Many members of our team identify as neurodivergent themselves, which informs an approach rooted in empathy, cultural humility, and a strong awareness of how systems of oppression, including ableism and racism, impact ADHD assessment and treatment. We invest in ongoing training focused on ADHD across cultures and genders, intersectionality, trauma-informed care, and anti-oppressive clinical practice.

At Bridges Therapy, we believe ADHD is not solely a deficit but a meaningful and valuable neurotype that shapes creativity, resilience, and insight. Our mission is to foster a therapeutic community where ADHD is understood, supported, and celebrated. We strive to provide culturally and linguistically responsive services that promote empowerment, wellbeing, and long-term healing for neurodivergent Oregonians, especially those who have historically been underserved.