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While I've had a variety of experiences, the core of my professional background is informed by the work I've done helping people face challenges such as life-threatening illness. I have over twenty years experience in oncology and hospice settings. In doing that work, I learned a great deal about helping people manage very stressful challenging experiences, including finding meaning in those challenges. I also have extensive experience in working with end-of-life and grief counseling.

Willow is dually licensed as an LPC and LMFT. Willow has 10+ years of experience working in mental health. She attended Sewanee for her BA in Psychology & Rollins College for her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Willow earned her certificate in Family and Relationship Therapy, which reinforced her knowledge and skills base working with families/couples from a systemic perspective.

Willow is trauma certified & trained in evidenced-based therapies like CBT, meditation, & expressive arts.

I hold a Master of Social Work from The Catholic University of America and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia with over 31 years of experience. My career began in New Jersey and grew through extensive work in child protective services, where I ultimately served as a program manager overseeing county-wide services. I have expertise in treating trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and family conflict, and have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families across a wide range of settings.

I have worked as a counselor for over 20 years with individuals, couples and families, both for private and government organizations. My education and training focused on trauma, anxiety, depression and adjustment disorders.

I am passionate about providing effective and personalized therapy to help my clients go from surviving to thriving. Therapy is customized to address your unique goals with a variety of research-proven techniques: Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness, and positive psychology.

Welcome to a space of warmth, non-judgment, and compassion! I enjoy working with people who are on a journey of self-introspection and discovery. You are the expert of your own life - I am here to help empower you with an approach of gentleness and humor. My work experiences include treatment of eating disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, relationship issues, grief, and perfectionism. I have extensive experience with college-aged and K-12 students from my time spent as a university counselor and school social worker.

I am Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Masters degree in Clinical Counseling and a Bachelors in Psychology and Criminal Justice. I am a Virginia CIT instructor and a clinician vetted through VALEAP. My experience includes post critical incident debriefs and peer support.

My clinical background includes working in emergency behavioral health settings, where I help individuals stabilize during some of life’s most challenging moments.

I have a particular passion for working with individuals impacted by critical incidents, acute stress, adjustment to change, and those navigating anxiety, depression, and overwhelming life stress.