11/24/2025
At Willow Wellness, we have a dedicated team of therapists and nurse practitioners, as well as a curated list of specialists to help support you every step of the way.
A question we get often:
“Should I see a therapist or a nurse practitioner first?”
💬 Therapist
Your go-to for ongoing emotional support and deeper healing. Therapists use a variety of approaches — CBT, ACT, EMDR, DBT, somatic work, trauma-informed therapy, family systems, and so much more. They help you understand patterns, build coping skills, process trauma, and create meaningful change through consistent weekly or bi-weekly sessions.
🩺 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
Provides comprehensive mental-health evaluations, diagnoses conditions like ADHD, anxiety, or mood disorders, explores medication options when appropriate, and helps you understand the biological + medical side of mental health. They take a nursing lens on mental health care to provide a holistic, whole-person approach — looking at foundational practices alongside clinical needs.
They can offer supportive therapy, but they typically can’t guarantee set times or frequencies, as their primary focus is evaluation, diagnosis, and thoughtful medication management when needed.
✨ Many people benefit from both at different stages — often starting with therapy for emotional support and skill-building, then adding a Psych NP when medication or deeper diagnostic clarity becomes necessary.
Your mental-health journey can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to figure it out alone. We offer a free 10-minute consultation call to help understand your needs and match you with one of our amazing providers.
Your mental-wellness journey should feel clear, supported, and uniquely yours. 💗✨