Mental Health & Neurodiversity Sandy, OR

Integrated care for mind, mood, and nervous system balance.

Mountain-Corridor Families, City-Grade Evaluation

Along the Mt. Hood corridor, ‘seeing a specialist’ usually means a day off work. NW Regen builds care for exactly that reality — Sandy families get the metro’s integrative evaluation standard in visit structures that respect a 50-minute drive: fewer trips, longer appointments, home-based follow-through.

Integrative, Whole-Person Support for Every Mind

Dr. Ryan Wood, a stellate ganglion block expert, provides neurological treatments in addition to his cutting-edge orthobiologic treatments. Dr. William Hibbitts is a naturopathic doctor focusing on chronic pain and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Dr. Alicia Hart provides integrative care for the mind and body—balancing mental health, nervous system regulation, and neurodiverse ways of thinking and being.

The NW Regen approach blends therapeutic and medical tools—addressing the nervous system, hormones, and lifestyle patterns that influence attention, mood, and emotional regulation. The goal: to help each patient feel centered, capable, and understood.

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Dr. Alicia Hart’s treatment plans combine modern medicine with herbal, nutritional, and lifestyle strategies to support focus, regulate stress, and promote lasting mind-body balance.

Anxiety, mood, emotion regulation.

Integrative evaluation and treatment for anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation. Dr. Hart focuses on nervous system stabilization and trauma-informed care. Treatments are designed to improve sleep, focus, and overall wellbeing. Root-cause exploration, individual therapy, and medication management to stabilize mood, improve sleep, and reduce stress reactivity.

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Integrative & lifestyle therapies

Treatment plans incorporate herbal, nutritional, and behavioral supports to strengthen resilience and enhance nervous system balance. Individualized treatment for patients on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities are designed to improve comfort, communication, and emotional resilience through personalized care and environmental strategies.

Collaborative care & advocacy.

For patients who’ve seen multiple providers or need help coordinating complex care, Dr. Hart provides chart organization, record review, and communication with specialists—streamlining the process so patients feel supported, not overwhelmed. She helps patients coordinate care across specialties—clarifying medical history and simplifying next steps.

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Expertise in Diverse Mental Health Conditions

✔ ADHD

✔ Depression

✔ Bipolar Disorder

✔ Anxiety Disorder

✔ PTSD

✔ OCD

✔ Eating Disorders

✔ Autism Spectrum Disorders

✔ Learning Disorders

✔ Sleep Disorders

✔ Sensory Processing Disorders

✔ Substance Abuse

✔ Stress Management

✔ Grief and Loss

✔ Relationship Issues

Mental Health Diagnosis & Treatment FAQs

Can you tell me more about medication management?

Medication management is a critical component of mental health treatment in Dr. Hart’s practice. As an experienced physician, she takes a thoughtful and evidence-based approach to prescribing and managing medications. Understanding that each individual’s response to medication can vary, she prioritizes personalized care plans that are closely monitored for effectiveness and safety. The goal is to optimize medication regimens to enhance mental health outcomes while minimizing side effects.

Our medication management services include comprehensive evaluations, ongoing monitoring, and adjustments as needed.

ADHD medications require in-person visits at minimum once yearly, more often for kids and people with more side effects.

We believe in a collaborative approach, where our patients are active participants in their treatment. This includes educating patients about their medications, discussing potential side effects, and ensuring that medications are integrated effectively into their overall treatment plan. At NW Regen in Portland, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and expert medication management to support our patients’ mental health journeys.

What do you mean by 'underlying' or 'root' issues?

Our approach in individual care is not just about treating symptoms; it’s about understanding the underlying causes of your concerns. By building a trusting and empathetic relationship with Dr. Hart, you can uncover deeper insights into your behaviors and thought patterns.

This supportive environment fosters self-awareness and empowers patients to implement lasting changes in their lives. NW Regen is committed to providing a safe, confidential, and nurturing setting for all our patients in and around Portland, OR, helping them to achieve their fullest potential.

Can you provide more details about the Education Series?

Dr. Alicia Hart offers an 8-class series for neurodivergent adults, with recorded live lectures and access to notes to help continue the skill-building process. Classes are adult-focused, interactive, and led by Dr. Hart. You can take classes in any order, as a series or a single class.

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Does Dr. Hart offer Tele Health?

At NW Regen, we are dedicated to making mental health services more accessible and convenient, ensuring that high-quality care is just a click away for everyone, even for those outside of Portland, Oregon.

TELE HEALTH brings Dr. Hart’s expert care to patients wherever they are. This service offers the same high-quality care as in-person visits but with the convenience and comfort of accessing it from your home or office.

*Due to state laws, this is reserved for people living in Oregon as they must be located in the state that Dr. Hart is licensed in for care.

Tele Health is an excellent option for those with busy schedules, mobility challenges, or anyone preferring the privacy of remote sessions.

Patients can easily connect with Dr. Hart for personalized care without the need to travel. Our secure and confidential online platform ensures a safe and effective environment for consultations and therapy.

NOTE: In person visits are necessary for initial consulations, for monitoring vitals, and for doing exams.

Can you tell me more about Dr. Wood's Stellate Ganglion Block treatment?

Stellate Ganglion Blocks are precise, ultrasound-guided injections aimed at the sympathetic nerve bundle in the neck. It is a natural, safe methodology that NW Regen couples with compassionate care and a tailored, personal approach to helping patients.

These life-changing blocks are instrumental in managing a range of mental health conditions, including PTSD, PTSI, anxiety, panic attacks, and depression as well as pain from traumatic brain injury (TBI) and symptoms patients experience from Long COVID — by modulating the body’s stress response. Learn more here >

Can you tell me more about Dr. Hibbitt's Ketamine-Assisted therapy?

This is a structured, medically guided approach to depression, trauma, and nervous system healing. At NW Regen, ketamine is not delivered as a one-time treatment—it’s part of a carefully guided therapeutic process designed to create meaningful and lasting change.

Led by Dr. William Hibbitts, this program integrates preparation, medical treatment, and post-session integration to help patients move beyond temporary relief and toward real transformation. *NW Regen highly recommends all patients in this program work with a licensed psychotherapist during treatment. Learn more here >

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Serving Sandy, OR Families

Sandy’s corridor community is nearly an hour out, and we plan like it: the diagnostic workup happens in one or two consolidated visits, treatment adjustments happen by phone and portal, and in-person time is reserved for what genuinely needs a clinician in the room.

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