Willow Counseling Services

05/02/2026

As we head into Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s a good time to start thinking ahead to Mother’s Day weekend 💛

For anyone going through infertility, loss, pregnancy after loss, motherhood after infertility—or the mom who is quietly wondering if anyone is going to do anything for her this year because her support system is limited… this day can feel more dreaded than celebrated.

Sometimes it’s not even the big things—
it’s the well-intentioned “Happy Mother’s Day”
or the random “Are you having more kids?” while you’re just trying to check out at Walgreens…
And suddenly your whole mood shifts.

We see you. We get it.
For all of you—
the ones grieving,
the ones waiting,
the ones holding it together for everyone else,
and the ones wondering if anyone will show up for you…
…it’s heavy. You’re not alone in that either.

A few ways to protect your mental health starting now:
✨ Take a break from social media
Not just the day of—start now.
You’re already seeing the brunch posts, the ads, the “perfect” moments.
Ask yourself: What is this giving me right now?
If the answer isn’t much, step away for a bit.
Swap it for something that actually feels good—podcasts, audiobooks, literally anything that doesn’t make your chest tight.

✨ Do things differently this year
If you can’t do brunch or the usual plans… it’s okay.
You don’t have to push through just because “it’s what we always do.”
Maybe you celebrate another day.
Maybe you keep it low key.
Maybe you don’t go at all.

✨ Put yourself first (really)
If something is going to feel triggering or overwhelming—you’re allowed to opt out.
No long explanation needed.
Truthfully, the people who love you wouldn’t want you to suffer just to celebrate them.

And if no one ends up making a plan for you this year…
you are still allowed to create something for yourself—big or small.You don’t have to wait to be celebrated to take care of yourself.

Just a reminder going into this month—you’re allowed to protect your peace.

Even if it looks different than everyone else 💛

04/21/2026

A gentle reminder: infertility leaves a mark, even after a positive test or a baby.

During National Infertility Awareness Week, we’re holding space for the parts of the journey that often go unseen.

We’re so grateful to this IVF mama for sharing her story so openly and honestly:

“When you see me walking down the street these days, you see a very pregnant mom holding her toddler’s hand.
What you don’t see—
the months of negative tests,
the closet full of meds and sharps containers,
two IUIs and three retrievals over three years,
four embryo transfers—two ending in miscarriage,
and the anxiety of pregnancy after loss… holding your breath at every scan.
I am so grateful for my (soon-to-be) two rainbows.
But that will never erase what it took to get here.
Sending love to anyone still in the trenches 🧡🤍”

If this is part of your story—we see you. You’re not alone 🤍

04/20/2026

🤍 National Infertility Awareness Week 🤍
When Infertility is talked about it’s often in medical terms—but for the people living it, it’s so much more than that.

It’s the mental load you carry every day.
It’s the hope that builds… and the grief that follows.
It’s the way it can shift how you see yourself, your relationships, and your future.
This week is about making space for those realities—
and bringing awareness to an experience that often goes unseen.

At Willow, we see you 🤍
Not just the strong version, but the overwhelmed, frustrated, exhausted version too.
And you don’t have to hold all of this by yourself.

04/13/2026

We have something really special to celebrate at Willow 💙 🧡

Please help us congratulate Dr. Lindsay Griffin on officially earning her Ph. D of Social Work after successfully defending her dissertation Friday!

This milestone reflects so much hard work, determination, and commitment—not only to her own growth, but to the care she provides to her clients and community every day.

We are incredibly proud to have her as part of our team. Congratulations, Dr. Griffin—so well deserved!

04/09/2026

You could get booked with the first available therapist…

…but that’s kind of like letting someone else pick your coffee order ☕️ Sometimes you get exactly what you wanted…and sometimes you’re holding a $7 oat milk lavender situation wondering how your life got here 😅

At Willow, we match you based on fit—not just availability.

The good news?
We’re still pretty quick—most people get scheduled within a week!

And if we don’t have the right person for you?
We’ll tell you—and point you in the right direction so you’re not out here on a full-blown therapy wild goose chase.

Because the right therapist makes all the difference 🤍

04/01/2026

Little reminder to take the win ☕️
Download the app + go early (limited to first 1 million+1)!

03/30/2026

The best around 💛
Empathetic, knowledgeable, responsive, hardworking, genuine—just a few of the words that come to mind.
We call them the dream team for a reason ✨

Today, we celebrate the doctors who make dreams come true. 💙 Happy National Doctors’ Day to our compassionate, dedicated team! Your impact is immeasurable. 🙌

03/25/2026

⚠️ This is a longer one—but if you’ve ever thought “why am I like this?”… keep reading.

Motherhood can look like this for many: you aren’t alone 💜
“I love this so much”
“I need a break immediately”
“Why did I yell”
“I feel so guilty I’m never yelling again”
yells again 2 hours later

Instead of just trying to be more patient or continuing the spiral of “should I have even became a mom”,
IFS therapy helps you understand the parts behind those reactions—
like the can’t make a decision part, the overwhelmed part, the exhausted part, the trying-so-hard part, the self critical can’t do anything right you suck and will always suck (we could go on here, but will spare you the details this part often says) part 😆

Because once you understand them, you can actually respond differently.

And if therapy didn’t work for you in the past…
it might not have been the right therapist or approach. Therapy isn’t just about venting or being told to practice self-care
(even though, yes… that matters too 😅)

👉 Because self-care might give you cute toes after a pedicure 💅…but it won’t always calm the parts of you that are overwhelmed.
And then the guilt hits because
“you got a break”…
and you’re still yelling 4 minutes after getting home.

You don’t suck at this.

Your parts are being protective—they just need to be understood and that’s where we come in!

03/21/2026

Anxiety loves “what ifs.”

Try this instead:
👉 “What is actually true right now?”
Ground your body.
Slow your breath.
Come back to the present.
You’re not in danger—your nervous system just thinks you are.

And that’s something we can work through 💛

03/19/2026

Motherhood—and the journey to it—can feel overwhelming in ways no one talks about.
The mental load. The guilt. The constant “Am I doing this right?”

At Willow Counseling, we support women through infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.
✨ Overstimulated
✨ Touched out
✨ Not like yourself

You’re not failing—YOU’RE HUMAN!

We don’t just fill openings—we match you with the right therapist for you.
Because when it’s the right fit, therapy works 💜

👉 Start here:

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03/10/2026

📚 Therapists love this book for good reason — and it happens to be on sale today, so we wanted to share!

“Let Them” by Mel Robbins highlights a mindset shift that comes up in therapy conversations all the time.

Someone is judging you for skipping a baby shower because infertility makes it too painful right now?
Let them.

Your child is having a full meltdown in Target and that lady three aisles over is definitely judging?
Let them.

Someone thinks your boundaries are “too much”?
Let them.

Someone doesn’t understand the decision you made for your mental health?
Let them.

The shift is realizing you can’t control other people’s thoughts, opinions, or reactions — but you can decide what you protect, what you explain, and where your energy goes.

Quick reminder: books don’t replace therapy, but every once in a while one explains a powerful concept in a way that really clicks.

If you’re looking for your next read, this one might be worth adding to the list 👇

What if the key to happiness, success, and love was as simple as two words? If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with where you are, the problem isn't you. The problem is the power you give to other people. Two simple words— —will set you free. Free from the opinions, drama,...

03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day! 💚
Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and stories of women everywhere.

At Willow Counseling Services, we have the privilege of sitting with women in so many seasons of life — navigating motherhood, infertility, career transitions, grief, identity shifts, relationships, and everything in between.

We’re also incredibly proud that Willow is powered by an all-women team of 11 incredible therapists, each bringing compassion, expertise, and dedication to the work they do every day. Supporting women, families, and our community isn’t just what we do — it’s who we are.

Today we celebrate women — exactly as they are ❤️