At Willow Journey Wellness, our mission is to empower individuals on their journey to mental wellness through innovative, empowering and holistic care.
Serving Colorado, Illinois, and New York, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive space where healing and transformation are possible for everyone. Together, we help our clients rediscover resilience, balance, and the ability to thrive.
Our philosophy for therapy is founded on the belief that healing is a multifaceted journey that encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. We see healing as a process of restoration, transformation, and growth, where individuals have the opportunity to explore their inner world, cultivate self-awareness, and decide on a path towards wholeness and well-being.
We believe that healing should be a collaborative and empowering process that honors unique experiences, strengths, and challenges of each person.
Our goal is to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where clients can delve into their past wounds, navigate their present struggles, and envision a future filled with possibilities and resilience.
Through an eclectic blend of modalities and evidence based practices, I aim to help you access your innate capacity for healing, self-discovery, and self-compassion.
Healing is not a linear journey but instead a cyclical process of growth and transformation. It involves embracing vulnerability, facing fears, and nurturing self-acceptance and self-love. Through a holistic approach that addresses the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, I work to support you in reconnecting with inner wisdom, finding balance, and reclaiming your sense of agency and purpose.
We strive to walk alongside clients as they navigate their healing journey, cultivate resilience, and rediscover their inherent wholeness and vitality.
We look forward to walking this journey with you.
There are two main images in our logo: The zen circle (enso) and the willow tree branch.
The Enso and the willow tree branch both hold profound symbolic significance in the context of healing, especially when viewed through spiritual, philosophical, and therapeutic lenses.
Enso (The Zen Circle)
The Enso, a circular brushstroke often drawn in one continuous motion, is a central symbol in Zen Buddhism. Its meaning connects deeply with healing in the following ways:
• Wholeness and Imperfection: The Enso symbolizes completeness and the acceptance of imperfection, reminding individuals that healing does not require perfection but instead embracing the journey toward wholeness.
• The Present Moment: Drawing an Enso is often a meditative act, focusing on mindfulness and the here and now, which is key to emotional and mental recovery.
• Balance and Flow: Its circular shape embodies balance, harmony, and the continuous flow of life, encouraging individuals to move forward, even through challenges.
The Willow Tree Branch
The willow tree, with its long, flowing branches and deep roots, is a universal symbol of resilience and healing:
• Flexibility and Strength: Willow branches bend without breaking, symbolizing adaptability and the ability to recover from life’s hardships—a powerful metaphor for the healing process.
• Growth and Renewal: Willows thrive near water, a symbol of emotional healing and renewal, reminding us that growth often comes from connecting to our emotional depths.
• Protection and Comfort: Historically, willow branches were used in spiritual practices to ward off harm and offer a sense of security, mirroring the support needed during healing.
• Medicinal Symbolism: Willows have long been associated with healing through nature, as the bark contains salicin, the precursor to aspirin, linking the tree to physical and emotional recovery.
Combined Significance in Healing
When paired, the Enso and the willow tree branch create a powerful visual and conceptual narrative:
• The Enso provides the spiritual foundation of mindfulness, balance, and the acceptance of imperfection, while the willow branch offers a natural, grounded metaphor for resilience, adaptability, and growth. Together, they embody the integration of mindfulness and resilience, spiritual wholeness and emotional adaptability, forming a holistic representation of the healing journey.
