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      <image:caption>Cassandra Miasnikov is an award-winning entrepreneur + mental health columnist. She serves on the Red Cross Central Oregon Board of Directors and is a sought-after expert for top media outlets, including International Business Times + Buzzfeed.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cassandra Miasnikov is an award-winning entrepreneur + mental health columnist. She is a member of the American Psychological Association and a sought-after expert for top media outlets, including International Business Times + Buzzfeed.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Hey, I’m Cassandra Miasnikov. As an LGBTQ+, nonbinary therapist diagnosed with ADHD-C and autism, I provide evidence-based therapy with empathetic understanding. I started the Portland Neurodivergent Clinic because I believe neurodivergence isn’t something to be ashamed of &amp; that you are absolutely worthy of the support &amp; understanding you’ve spent your life looking for. I specialize in therapy that empowers neurodivergent people who may not fit the outdated, ”traditional” clinical picture of neurodivergence, including people of color, women, nonbinary, &amp; trans individuals.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>I have extensive training in assessing &amp; treating neurodivergent people, including conducting independent clinical research &amp; presenting my findings at research conferences in California, Oregon, &amp; Washington. My primary areas of focus are ADHD, autism, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, &amp; bipolar disorders.  I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, where I pursued additional coursework in multicultural counseling, ethics, human development &amp; family therapy, positive psychology, psychopharmacology, group dynamics, &amp; advanced psychopathology. I’ve also served as a lead presenter for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), a writer for the International Bipolar Foundation, &amp; a mental health journalist for Insider. Before that, I was a tutor for children with ADHD, ASD, &amp; dyslexia. That’s why I tailor interventions to meet the unique needs of each client, helping you develop self-esteem, emotional regulation, &amp; effective coping strategies. My approach draws from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), &amp; play therapy.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Research shows that evidence-based play therapy is highly effective for building self-esteem, developing social skills, and developing personal strengths. I’ve been using Dungeons &amp; Dragons in group therapy sessions online for over a year to help clients explore who they want to be, build self-esteem, practice assertiveness, &amp; improve emotional regulation. Not only has it been highly effective, it’s been fun for everyone involved. Role-playing games like Dungeons &amp; Dragons help players cultivate communication skills, develop leadership and problem-solving skills, and explore parts of themselves they can’t always access daily.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Groups are facilitated online by Cassandra Miasnikov, a four-year Dungeon Master and therapist who has designed the experience to help participants adventure in an empowered, friendly, &amp; supportive environment. Cassandra has spoken at comic cons across the PNW and brings her years of storytelling experience to the table to help you adventure through anxiety in an empowering, social roleplay experience. As an LGBTQ+, nonbinary person diagnosed with ADHD-C and ASD, Cassandra is here to provide both clinical support &amp; empathetic understanding.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>OCD Therapy (ERP) in Portland, Oregon - Therapy OCD &amp; Anxiety</image:title>
      <image:caption>Do you wish your brain would pause for a minute so you could breathe? Are you sick of people telling you, “calm down,” and “don’t stress so much, it’s bad for you,” like that actually helps? OCD and anxiety can feel relentless, with intrusive thoughts, urges, and loops that don’t respond to logic. I specialize in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD, combined with ACT and CBT to help you change your relationship to intrusive thoughts and reduce compulsions. You don’t have to keep fighting your brain alone. We’ll build practical tools so you can feel more grounded, more flexible, and more in control.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>OCD Therapy (ERP) in Portland, Oregon - Meet your therapist &amp; resident nerd.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hey! I’m Cassandra, an LGBTQ+ neurodivergent therapist based in Portland, Oregon. I was diagnosed with ADHD and autism as a teen, and I know how exhausting it can be to live in a constant loop of thoughts and anxiety. I specialize in working with OCD, ADHD, autism, and complex presentations, especially for people who don’t fit traditional clinical profiles. I’ve presented at the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) and have written on mental health for Business Insider and the International Bipolar Foundation. I make therapy practical, accessible, and shame-free.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Are you exhausted from getting brushed off by medical providers because you don’t look autistic? Have you been told there’s “nothing they can do” or you’re too “old” for help? But you’re still struggling with tasks like hygiene, going grocery shopping, needing to navigate the airport, or feeling lonely? We’ll work together to help you &amp; your loved ones recognize the ”rumbling” stages of meltdowns and shutdowns, collaboratively identify and advocate for supports, &amp; develop emotional regulation strategies to help you thrive.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Autistic Therapist in Oregon - Meet your therapist &amp; resident nerd.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hey! I’m Cassandra Miasnikov, an LGBTQ+ neurodivergent therapist. I was diagnosed with ADHD &amp; autism spectrum disorder as a teen, and I know it’s not easy living in a world that wasn’t designed for you.  No one should have to figure everything out on their own, or spend years getting brushed off by providers who work off of outdated models.  That’s why I specialized into supporting individuals with ADHD, autism, bipolar, anxiety, &amp; those who don’t fit traditional neurodivergent profiles—especially people of color, women, nonbinary, and trans individuals.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Therapy for Bipolar Disorders in Oregon - Therapy for Bipolar Disorders</image:title>
      <image:caption>Are you sick of the stigma around bipolar disorders and feeling buried by misinformation? Are you exhausted and nervous about when a depressive, manic, or hypomanic episode might start? Together, we’ll help you better understand your unique triggers, explore psychoeducation on bipolar disorders, collaboratively identify and advocate for supports, &amp; develop emotional regulation strategies to help you thrive.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Hey! I’m Cassandra Miasnikov, an LGBTQ+ neurodivergent therapist. I was diagnosed with ADHD &amp; autism spectrum disorder as a teen, and I know it’s not easy living in a world that wasn’t designed for you.  No one should have to figure everything out on their own, or spend years getting brushed off by providers who work off of outdated models.  That’s why I specialized into supporting individuals with ADHD, autism, bipolar, anxiety, &amp; those who don’t fit traditional neurodivergent profiles—especially people of color, women, nonbinary, and trans individuals.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Does your brain seem to oscillate between overstimulated and understimulated? Are you sick of getting brushed off by medical providers because you’re an adult, or because you’re not struggling ”enough” in school, or because they gave you medication (or didn’t) and kicked you out the door? Together, we’ll help you better understand your needs, collaboratively identify and advocate for supports, &amp; develop emotional regulation strategies to help you thrive.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Meet your therapist &amp; resident nerd. Hey! I’m Cassandra Miasnikov, an LGBTQ+ neurodivergent therapist based in Portland, Oregon. I was diagnosed with ADHD &amp; autism spectrum disorder as a teen, and I know it’s not easy living in a world that wasn’t designed for you. No one should have to figure everything out alone, or spend years getting brushed off by providers working from outdated models. I specialize in OCD, ADHD, and autism, especially people of color, women, nonbinary, and trans clients who don’t fit “traditional” clinical profiles. I’ve presented at conferences including the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) and NAMI, and have written on mental health for Business Insider and the International Bipolar Foundation. Therapy with me is collaborative, practical, and grounded in ACT, CBT, DBT, and ERP.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Does your brain seem to oscillate between overstimulated and understimulated? Are you sick of getting brushed off by medical providers because you’re an adult, or because you’re not struggling ”enough” in school, or because they gave you medication (or didn’t) and kicked you out the door? Together, we’ll help you better understand your needs, collaboratively identify and advocate for supports, &amp; develop emotional regulation strategies to help you thrive.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Are you sick of the stigma around bipolar disorders and feeling buried by misinformation? Are you exhausted and nervous about when a depressive, manic, or hypomanic episode might start? Together, we’ll help you better understand your unique triggers, explore psychoeducation on bipolar disorders, collaboratively identify and advocate for supports, &amp; develop emotional regulation strategies to help you thrive.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Do you wish your brain would pause for a minute so you could breathe? Are you sick of people telling you, “calm down,” and “don’t stress so much, it’s bad for you,” like that doesn’t make it worse? You’re not alone. We’ll work together to help you develop a healthier relationship with your anxiety, gently retrain your brain, collaboratively identify and advocate for supports, &amp; develop emotional regulation strategies to help you thrive.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Meet your therapist &amp; resident nerd. Hey! I’m Cassandra Miasnikov, an LGBTQ+ neurodivergent therapist. I was diagnosed with ADHD &amp; autism spectrum disorder as a teen, and I know it’s not easy living in a world that wasn’t designed for you. No one should have to figure everything out on their own, or spend years getting brushed off by providers who work off of outdated models. That’s why I specialized into supporting individuals with ADHD, autism, bipolar, anxiety, &amp; those who don’t fit traditional neurodivergent profiles—especially people of color, women, nonbinary, and trans individuals.</image:caption>
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