Willow Center For Healing

08/07/2025

As summer winds down and routines shift, the back-to-school season can bring a wave of emotions—excitement, stress, anxiety, and everything in between.

At Willow Center for Healing, we get it. And we’re here to support your emotional wellness through every stage of the journey.

Here are some back-to-school must-dos for parents & caregivers:

07/18/2025

Just a reminder: you are...

Sometimes we all need a little nudge to see the good in ourselves.

You are brave — even when you're scared.
You are worthy — just as you are.
You are kind — and that matters more than you know.

Take a deep breath today and hold onto the truths that grow inside you.

07/12/2025

🚨 It was recently announced that Carelon Behavioral Health will assume responsibility for Anthem’s behavioral health operations in Indiana. Unfortunately, the initial communication to providers was unclear, leading many counselors to believe that reimbursement rates for certain services could be cut by nearly 50%.

Carelon has since clarified that they do not plan to reduce Anthem reimbursement rates. However, it’s critical that we hold them accountable to this commitment. If you live in Indiana, we urge you to contact your lawmakers and ask them to help protect fair counselor reimbursement rates.

More info: https://bit.ly/44AYvyt

07/09/2025

We’re proud to share that our very own practice owner, clinical supervisor, and EMDR therapist/trainer/consultant, Jessica Zimmerman, LMHC, has been selected to present at the 2025 EMDRIA Conference this fall!

This annual conference—hosted by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)—is one of the most respected gatherings for professionals dedicated to trauma-informed care and the advancement of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. To learn more about the EMDRIA Conference and its mission, visit: https://www.emdria.org/emdr-training/emdria-conference/

06/26/2025

First round of voting is open until Sunday, June 29th! Don't forget to VOTE DAILY for Willow Center for Healing for Best Mental Health Practice! (Group Category: Health)

Now Through June 29th

06/21/2025

Voting is Open! The first round of voting for the Fort Wayne Newspapers Readers’ Choice Awards is officially live — and we’d love your support!

Please vote for Willow Center for Healing:
Group: Health
Subcategory: Best Mental Health Practice

Your vote helps shine a light on compassionate, trauma-informed care in our community. 💚

Click the link below to vote now and help us move to the next round! Thank you for your continued support!

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06/13/2025

While Fort Wayne Pride isn’t until next month, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate, connect, and show your support during Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

Fort Wayne’s first Pride Fest was held in July 1998, a year before President Clinton first recognized Pride Month in 1999 as Gay and Le***an Pride Month—and over a decade before it was officially declared LGBT+ Pride Month by President Obama in 2009. Because our celebration predates the federal recognition, Fort Wayne Pride has proudly remained in July ever since. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Want to get involved this month? Visit fwpride.org to explore events and community connections happening throughout June!

06/08/2025

We’re honored to be nominated!

Willow Center for Healing has been nominated for Readers’ Choice 2025 in the Health & Wellness – Best Mental Health Practice category! 💚🧠

Voting starts June 21 and you can vote daily until the round closes on June 29!
Visit https://www.fortwayne.com/promo
Find us under:
Group: Health & Wellness
Subcategory: Best Mental Health Practice

Your support helps us continue to provide compassionate, trauma-informed care to our community!

06/05/2025

Among other celebrities and public figures, Miley Cyrus opened up about the transformative impact EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy has had on her life. Through EMDR, she was able to explore deeply rooted experiences and generational trauma that had shaped her identity and relationships.

Miley described the process as feeling like a "hypnotic state," where she could revisit past memories in vivid detail—but in reality, EMDR works through something called dual awareness. While the experience may feel trance-like or dreamlike at times, you remain fully conscious and present. It’s less about hypnosis and more like entering a state of flow or free association, where your brain can process safely while staying anchored in the here and now.

During one powerful session, Miley described a vision of both herself and her mother being handed to her grandmother as infants—a symbolic moment that revealed patterns of emotional need passed down through generations. This imagery, paired with comforting visuals of loved ones (including her partner and her late dog), helped alleviate long-held anxieties, including stage fright.

Miley’s reflections capture what makes EMDR so powerful: it helps people tap into and process the emotional weight of past experiences—sometimes inherited ones—in a way that brings lasting relief. Her story reminds us that healing isn't just about moving forward; sometimes it’s about gently looking back, with support, and making sense of what we find there.

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06/01/2025

🌈 Happy Pride Month from Willow Center for Healing!
At Willow, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and authenticity of the LGBTQIA+ community—not just in June, but every day. Our therapists are affirming, inclusive, and committed to creating a safe space where all identities are respected and supported. You are seen. You are valued. You belong. 💛💚💙💜❤️

We are here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery.

05/26/2025

Memorial Day & Mental Health

Memorial Day is a time to honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. For many, it’s also a day that brings deep grief, reflection, and emotional pain. Whether you’re mourning a loved one lost in service, carrying the weight of your own memories, or supporting someone who is—know that you are not alone.

Veterans and their families often face silent battles with PTSD, depression, and grief. Healing takes time, and seeking support is a sign of strength.

If today feels heavy, give yourself permission to feel, to rest, and to reach out.

Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 or text 838255