By Lauri Lee
Northside News
Willow Counseling & Therapeutic Arts Center is a place where people can go to heal and thrive. Located at 615 N. Sherman Ave., they offer psychotherapy and a variety of holistic approaches to help people overcome challenges and live more fulfilling lives. People come from all over seeking help with a life challenge that has plagued them for years, even decades.
At Willow, the therapists take a whole-person approach to healing. This means they don’t just focus on one specific issue or problem but look at a person’s life as a whole. They believe that every aspect of a person’s life is interconnected, and that addressing one area can lead to positive changes in others.
To help clients achieve this holistic approach, Willow offers a range of therapeutic techniques. One approach is experiential therapy, which involves using activities and exercises to help clients explore and express their feelings. This can include things like art therapy and body movement.
Expressive therapy is another approach that involves using creative expression, such as writing, drawing, dollmaking or other hands-on art projects. These activities help clients process their emotions and experiences. This type of therapy can be especially helpful for people who find it difficult to express themselves verbally.
Willow also incorporates mind-body therapies into their work. These therapies focus on the connection between the mind and body, and how our thoughts and emotions can impact our physical health. Techniques such as meditation, mindfulness and Reiki are often used to help clients manage stress, anxiety and other mental health issues. The yoga studio offers classes for all levels including chair yoga and gentle movement yoga.
Several therapy modalities are available to help people challenged by eating disorders. One group is FUEL, which is a disordered eating restriction lunchtime support group. Participants bring their own lunch and eat together. Another support group, BEE, stands for Beyond Emotional Eating. A new partnership with Willy Street Co-op provides recipes in the Willow newsletter for additional support.
Traditional talk therapy is combined with other therapies to provide a comprehensive and personalized treatment plan for each client. Willow’s therapists work closely with each client to understand their unique needs and create a plan that works for them and helps build resilience in uncertain times and during modern-day challenges. It’s important to have the tools and support to cope and adapt. By providing a safe and supportive space for healing, Willow is helping people build the resiliency they need to thrive in the face of adversity.
Whether you’re dealing with a specific issue or just looking to improve your overall well-being, Willow Counseling & Therapeutic Arts Center can help. Their holistic approach to healing can help you heal the whole person, build new resiliencies, and live a full, authentic life.
For more information visit willowcoun
selingandarts.com or contact Tammi Wolfe Zine at 608-445-2510 to schedule your consultation for support and guidance.