Willow Mental Wellness & Recovery

08/15/2025

07/30/2025

We are grateful for this incredible team! These are the ladies who welcome you to Willow. Every day, they go above and beyond, bring a positive attitude, and care deeply for each and every one of our patients. They truly are the heart of Willow.

07/30/2025

Join us in welcoming Kristan to the Willow team! Kristan is a lifelong Carencro resident with over 13 years of experience in healthcare. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time at her family camp in Natchitoches, where she can recharge and find balance. She is married with three children and shares her home with two dogs and a cat coincidentally named Willow! She strives to see the positive in every situation, bringing that same outlook to both her professional and personal life.

Welcome, Kristan! 🌟

06/27/2025

Struggling with depression that hasn’t improved with oral antidepressants? Spravato may be an option for you.

Spravato, also known as esketamine, is a FDA-approved nasal spray medication. It belongs to a class of drugs called NMDA receptor antagonists and works by targeting glutamate, a neurotransmitter involved in mood regulation. By modulating the activity of glutamate, Spravato aims to alleviate symptoms of depression.

To learn more about Spravato:

https://www.spravato.com/what-is-spravato

Call or email us to schedule an evaluation:
📞: 337-205-5855
📧: admin@willowmentalwellness.com

06/04/2025

If you are struggling with depression and feel your antidepressants aren’t working for you, call us to see if Spravato is a good fit. Spravato is a FDA approved nasal spray for treatment-resistant depression.

We are also accepting new patients for medication management and therapy services. Give us a call at 337-205-5855 or email us at admin@willowmentalwellness.com to see how we can help!

06/02/2025

We are so honored to be nominated for Acadiana’s Choice in the Mental Health Services category. 🌟

You can vote daily until 6/20/25.

-Go to Voteacadiana.com
-Click on “Health & Beauty”
-Then click on “Mental Health Services”
-Then click on “Willow Mental Wellness & Recovery”
-Then click on “Review and cast my ballot”
-Then click “Submit Ballot”

Vote once per day from June 2 through June 20.

05/20/2025

Please join us in welcoming Katie Simon, LCSW to the Willow team! 🌟

Katie Simon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UL Lafayette and a Master’s degree in Social Work from LSU. Katie has experience working in multiple settings including hospice, inpatient psych, outpatient psych (group and individual), as well as school based social work. She works to help individuals with depression, anxiety, bipolar, and other mental health diagnoses. Her focus is to meet each client where they are when starting therapy. She wants to help individuals find their voice, develop self empowerment, and identify and redirect unhelpful thoughts. Katie’s focus is to help clients live the life they want to live. She works to create a safe space for all clients to feel welcome, seen, and heard.

Now accepting UHC and Aetna Insurance plans.🌟

Pending acceptance with BCBS.

Call to schedule an appointment with Katie 337-205-5855 or email admin@willlowmentalwellness.com

04/11/2025

Spravato is now approved for monotherapy for treatment-resistant depression! 🌟

At Willow Mental Wellness & Recovery, we’re here to help you find hope and healing. We are proud to introduce SPRAVATO®, an FDA-approved nasal spray designed to provide relief for adults who haven’t found success with traditional antidepressants.

Spravato works differently from regular antidepressants. While most focus on chemicals like serotonin, Spravato targets glutamate, a brain chemical that helps with mood. By balancing glutamate, Spravato can improve brain function and help with severe depression when other treatments haven't worked.

It works quickly, offering a new option for those who feel stuck. If you’re struggling, talk to our team about how Spravato might help. We accept most insurance plans making this treatment attainable and affordable.

Call us at 337-205-5855 or email us at admin@willowmentalwellness.com if you would like to schedule a consultation or request additional information.