Ancora Wellness

Ancora Wellness Holistic, integrative care located in downtown Hillsboro. "Ancora"- From the Latin: Anchor, refuge, support, and hope.

Starting as a group counseling practice, Ancora has always believed that you don't need anything wrong with you to talk to a qualified mental health professional. Offering individual and group therapy, clinical supervision, and trauma-informed consultation in the Hillsboro area.

Chocolate as art. Art as wellness.Join us March 3rd from 5-8 pm for  Chocolate artist Will be joining us for the evening...
02/21/2026

Chocolate as art. Art as wellness.

Join us March 3rd from 5-8 pm for

Chocolate artist
Will be joining us for the evening and we can't be more thrilled. Come check out her beautiful creations- a feast for your eyes and mouth!

Also featured will be artist Cliff Dunn, with his work on the walls of our beautiful wellness center.

Music by Sergio Limon from 5-6:30 and Cliff Dunn from 6:30-8.

Can't wait to see you there!

02/20/2026

AI is changing so much about how we live and work — and it can absolutely be a helpful tool. It can offer prompts, reflections, coping ideas, and even help you organize your thoughts.

But therapy is more than information.

Therapy is a relationship.

An algorithm can generate language that sounds empathetic. What it cannot do is sit with you in real time and feel the shift in the room when your voice cracks. It cannot notice the way your shoulders tense when you talk about your partner. It cannot gently interrupt a pattern you’ve repeated for years, or repair a rupture between you and another human being.

In-person therapy offers:
• Nervous system co-regulation — your body learning safety through connection
• Accountability and attunement that evolves over time
• The lived experience of being seen, not just analyzed
• A relationship where repair, boundaries, and trust are practiced — not just discussed

AI can provide support. But healing often happens in the presence of another regulated, trained human who can hold complexity, challenge you with care, and stay with you when things get uncomfortable.

If you’re ready for therapy that honors your full humanity (and happens with an actual human) we’re here.

Join us on the first Tuesday of March for Hillsboro Art Walk! This month we are featuring artist and musician Cliff Dunn...
02/19/2026

Join us on the first Tuesday of March for Hillsboro Art Walk!

This month we are featuring artist and musician Cliff Dunn, as well as local chocolatier Kaleidoscope Sweets.

Tuesday, March 3rd, 5-8pm

Ancora Wellness
239 NE Lincoln St.

Come for the art, stay for the music, linger for the chocolate.

Don't forget to support all the local downtown businesses that open their doors to support the arts!

Our groups are ongoing at Ancora Wellness!That means they are available for you when needed.DM us or email groups@ancora...
02/18/2026

Our groups are ongoing at Ancora Wellness!

That means they are available for you when needed.

DM us or email groups@ancorawellness.com for more information.

As we look ahead to spring, what groups would you like to see?

02/17/2026

Story time.

I didn't have an appointment first thing this morning and I was dragging. My workout was meh. My shower didn't feel hot enough. I have a run later today that I'm not looking forward to.

As I walked into the office, I noticed my gardening gloves and the package of anemone that I still haven't planted.

🌟ADHD side quest time🌟

Did it delay me starting my admin work? Sure. But also:

-I spent a few minutes outside
-I did technically mark something off my to-do list.
-On the scale of 1 to problematic side quests, I give this a 3. (I didn't scroll under the guise of business.)
-I got to notice some blooms already popping up. Mindfulness FTW.
-I feel like my mood has slightly improved.
-It gave me an idea for a reel as I have been hitting a bit of a creative block recently.

Gardening is not standalone therapy. Let's make that clear.(Reels are for entertainment .) I also have an appointment with my therapist today.

What's your go-to for getting out of a funk?

Presidents Day is often framed as a celebration of leadership — but it can also be an invitation to reflect.Leadership i...
02/16/2026

Presidents Day is often framed as a celebration of leadership — but it can also be an invitation to reflect.

Leadership is not just about power. It’s about stewardship. Responsibility. The long arc of impact.

Whether in public office, in business, in families, or in our communities — the choices we make today shape a future we may never fully witness.

At Ancora, we believe in leadership that centers integrity, accountability, and collective wellbeing. Not perfection — but presence. Not ego — but service.

What seeds are you planting?

A colleague recently asked why Baxter wasn't joining us for lunch.There’s a lot of confusion about service dogs, emotion...
02/16/2026

A colleague recently asked why Baxter wasn't joining us for lunch.

There’s a lot of confusion about service dogs, emotional support animals, and therapy dogs — and that confusion impacts people with disabilities.

As much as I’d love to take Baxter everywhere, that’s not his role. He’s a therapy dog. He supports clients in structured settings. He is a certified Best Friend. But that's it.

Service dogs, on the other hand, are individually trained to perform specific tasks for a person with a disability and are protected under the ADA with public access rights. ESAs provide comfort but are not task-trained and don’t have public access rights. Therapy dogs serve communities, not individual handlers and so do not have access rights.

Disability justice means we protect accommodations and respect the differences.When we blur these distinctions, people with disabilities are the ones who pay the price. With increased skepticism, access challenges, and harm to legitimate service dog teams.

I will say Baxter does join me for lunch when the weather gets nicer... I'll tag my favorite patios in the comments.

At Ancora, we believe love is more than romance. Love is boundaries. Love is repair. Love is rest. Love is choosing rela...
02/14/2026

At Ancora, we believe love is more than romance. Love is boundaries. Love is repair. Love is rest. Love is choosing relationships that honor your full self. Love is tending to your mental, physical, and emotional health. Love is community care. Love is self-compassion.

If Valentine’s Day feels tender this year, consider:

Reaching out to a friend who feels safe.

Writing yourself a note of appreciation.

Reflecting on the ways you’ve grown.

Setting one boundary that protects your peace.

Scheduling the appointment you’ve been putting off.

Hi, it's nice to meet you. We're Ancora Wellness, and we look forward to getting to know you.Naturopathic careNutrition ...
02/13/2026

Hi, it's nice to meet you. We're Ancora Wellness, and we look forward to getting to know you.

Naturopathic care
Nutrition
Individual and couples counseling
Group therapy
Gender affirming care..and there's always more coming.

Located in downtown Hillsboro, Oregon, with virtual options available, too.

02/13/2026

Happy Galentine's Day to all my ladies at the

It's such an honor to know so many kick ass entrepreneurs.

02/12/2026

Thanks, I washed it. 💁‍♀️

(This reel is obviously for purposes of humor and entertainment.)

Ancora Wellness offers a virtual DBT skills group on Mondays at 4 pm, facilitated by Mary Lopes, LCSW. Whether you're ne...
02/12/2026

Ancora Wellness offers a virtual DBT skills group on Mondays at 4 pm, facilitated by Mary Lopes, LCSW.

Whether you're new to DBT or need a refresher, this is a great space to build community and gain resources.

If you're interested, dm or email us to sign up.

Address

239 NE Lincoln Street
Hillsboro, OR
97124

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm

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