Not Therapy, Not Just a Friend: Personalized Emotional Support in Portland, OR

What Emotional Support Services Can Do for You

A supportive one-on-one conversation in a calm environment

When life feels overwhelming, isolating, or just plain hard, it’s natural to crave support. But where do you turn when you need something—just not a therapist, and not exactly a friend either?

That’s where emotional support services come in.

You may have never heard of this type of care before, or maybe you’ve brushed it off, thinking it’s just a “nice-to-have.” But for many people - especially those who are neurodivergent, chronically stressed, or going through major life transitions - it’s more than nice. It’s essential.

So… What Are Emotional Support Services?

At Here For You, emotional support means having someone in your corner offering a calm, compassionate presence without judgment. It’s practical help and human connection, all rolled into one.

Whether you need someone to talk to during a rough day, help navigating executive dysfunction, or moral support during a difficult appointment, my services are flexible, accessible, and built around you.

Not a Therapist…

Therapists help you work through trauma, mental health challenges, and deeper emotional patterns, and that’s incredibly valuable. My services don’t replace those of mental health professionals. They complement them.

I don’t help you “work through” your mental health issues. Emotional fulfillment starts with in-the-moment human connection.

• 15 minutes of connection over Zoom after work can release enough stress to allow you to be present for your spouse and kids in the evening.

• A 30-minute chat about your interests can fulfill you enough to realize you can feel less lonely.

• Having someone to go grocery shopping with you can spark the idea that you don’t have to do it all alone.

The more often those small moments of connection (emotional support) happen, the more they contribute to a general feeling of happiness and emotional well-being.

…And Not Just a Friend

Friends are amazing, but they can’t always show up when you need them, or in the way you need them. And if you're someone who worries about being “too much” or a “burden,” asking for help can feel loaded.

With Here For You, the support is consistent, reliable, and on your terms. No guilt. No complicated dynamics. Just a real, steady presence.

Remote emotional support session via Zoom

Support might include:

• A quick 15-minute Zoom check-in to help calm your nerves

• Body-doubling sessions (virtually or in-person) to help you clean, organize, or get things done

• In-person accompaniment to the DMV, courthouse, or doctor’s office

• Emotional support while you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or shut down

• A compassionate space to be heard, without needing to explain everything

This kind of presence can offer powerful nervous system relief, especially for neurodivergent adults and people navigating life transitions.

Who It's For

Here For You serves anyone looking for compassionate, non-clinical support—but it's especially helpful for:

• Neurodivergent adults

• Burned-out professionals

• People living alone

• Highly sensitive individuals

• Those going through major life changes (divorce, grief, new diagnosis, etc.)

Available Virtually or In-Person in Portland, OR

Whether you’re across town or across the country, we can meet you where you are.

We offer:

• Virtual sessions from 15 minutes to 90 minutes

• In-person emotional support throughout the Portland metro area

• Flexible scheduling and personalized, easy-to-access care

Ready to feel less alone and more supported? Let's Connect.