Oak and Willow Counseling

Just a friendly reminder, whatever is being thrown at you.. you CAN in fact handle it 🤍

🎉Meet Elizabeth Stasny our Registered Dietitian here at Oak and Willow! 🎉

Elizabeth focuses on gentle nutrition plans and reorienting our thoughts and feelings about food. Food is meant to be used as fuel to keep us thriving and allowing our bodies to heal from the inside out. Compassionately and gently, Elizabeth shows you that it is absolutely possible to find a nutrition plan that works for you, based on your preferences and abilities. Nutrition you can LIVE with.

Elizabeth has seen that profound grief and loss deeply affect our appetite and interest in food. Our relationship with food is often a mirror of our relationship with self. The need to “eat perfectly”, the need to control, restrict, resist, and eliminate “bad” foods shows up often when we are struggling with mental and physical health issues. Feeling out of control around food may be a coping strategy, burying a much deeper issue. Pairing nutrition with other therapies helps our mind and body stay balanced in the best way helping people feel their best, and be the best version of themselves.

Semaglutide is a hot topic right now!
Are you currently taking it, have a family member or friend that is taking it, or on the fence about trying it?

This is the workshop for you! It is never a bad decision to gather more information while making a health change!

Find out the scoop from Saturday July 20th .

Elizabeth will walk you through what semaglutide is, how it works, side effects to be mindful of and how to fuel your body if you are taking it, and answer any questions you may have!

Space is limited, reserve your spot today! 🤍

✨PSA ✨Therapy isn’t only available for those in a crisis..

Sometimes it’s hard to admit that we need support.. society has painted a picture that we should be able to handle everything on our own with a smile. That’s simply not the case.

✨Sometimes we need a safe space to organize our thoughts, feelings and emotions around a specific circumstance, life, family situation, marital dispute, fight with a best friend, you name it.

✨Sometimes people just need help understanding themselves better and how their experiences have shaped them.

✨Sometimes things happen unexpectedly and the mountain just seem way too big to climb alone and you need help processing

✨Sometimes people simply know that things need to change but have not clue where to start even though they want better for themselves and their family.

✨Sometimes people need to learn ways to communicate that they are setting healthy boundaries with their family, friends, coworkers, boss, etc.
If you have ever had to set boundaries with someone close to you, you know that it doesn’t typically go well at first… having someone that can talk you through it and remind you you’re not crazy is huge.

✨Sometimes you need someone to help you gain perspective on the big picture of a situation that is requiring you to make a huge decision.

Needing support around these things does not mean you’re weak, it means you’re emotionally aware. We are here when you are ready 🤍
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Do you have a child that is 8-16 years of age?
If yes you’re gonna want to enroll them in this workshop that is happening June 29th

The later adolescent years can be overwhelming as you’re discovering who you are. This Summer Reset workshop will educate your child on how to regulate when feelings get too big, but also allow them to really embrace and dig in to who they are!

Judy and Doreen will be leading the workshop together intertwining their unique skill sets and pouring in to your child.

Call or text Doreen at 816.726.1775 to reserve your spot today ✨ Space is limited

Price is $65 per person, payment will be made at the door (cash, card Zelle or Venmo are all excepted)

✨ Meet Sarah Wareing ✨

“Hi I’m Sarah! I am passionate about helping people unravel and make sense of their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I primarily work with clients who have experienced trauma and are feeling lost or confused about who they truly are and how to move forward. I also enjoy working with people who want to change their relationship with drugs or alcohol. I work with adults, teens, and kids ages 12 and up.

I utilize a number of approaches to help my clients find their true selves again including IFS-informed approaches, art-based, narrative, and solution-focused therapies. I also use EMDR to help take the ‘sting’ out of traumatic memories that have caused my clients to question their innate value and strength.

If you are feeling lost, stuck, or desperate for someone to listen and understand, reach out to me. I honor and lean into the expertise and uniqueness of every person I work with. I would love to learn more about how I can help you achieve your goals and find purpose, meaning, and confidence in your life again.
When I am not seeing clients, I love spending time with my partner and friends, exploring new restaurants, watching documentaries, making art, and doing Pilates!

I am so excited to be a part of the Oak and Willow family! 🌱

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Even as time moves forward, its presence lingers, shaping us in unexpected ways. Loss has a way of staying with us, subtly influencing our thoughts, feelings, and actions. None of these things are wrong, but navigating them can be really tough sometimes.
Do you have the right tools to help you work through the hard days? Do you have a person you trust that you can talk to? Do you have a community that understands what you are going through?

Loss stays with us but doesn’t have to define us. At Oak and Willow, we have services that can support you no matter what stage of the grief process you are in.
Many of our clients have found solidarity through our intensives, EMDR services, somatic work, breath work, and group therapies.

We are truly here to help. Please reach out if you need guidance on where to start your journey.
Whether it has been weeks or years, there is still an opportunity to enhance your journey to hope 🤍

Loss will change you. It’s inevitable, but it’s up to you what that new version of yourself will look like.

Therapy can drastically transform your journey through grief and loss. We are here to help you process emotions, build coping mechanisms, and potentially find new meaning as your life carries on.

So we ask you, who do you want to be on the other side of loss?

Let us help you find your strength and courage to live out your new purpose.

We are here when you’re ready 🤍

At Oak and Willow, we believe in the connection of mind, body, and spirit. Our mental, physical, and spiritual well-being are deeply intertwined, each influencing the others in profound ways.
When we neglect one aspect of ourselves we disrupt the delicate balance that sustains us.

In our sessions, we’ll explore not just your thoughts and emotions, but also how they manifest in your body and spirit.

By integrating mind, body, and spirit into our approach, we’ll embark on a journey of healing and transformation that honors the fullness of who you are. Together, we’ll cultivate resilience, inner peace, and a deeper connection to yourself and the world around you. 💫

Sometimes after a session you may just need a moment to integrate, write down your thoughts, or just have a glass of water and breathe 😮‍💨🧘🏼‍♀️

At Oak and Willow we have designed spaces that allow you to do just that. If you need a moment, please let us know and we will set you up somewhere comfortable to enjoy a moment to yourself before jumping back in to your day 🤍

We are here for you!

Some people LOVE to journal, others find it intimidating because they don’t know where to begin. If you have experienced loss and are struggling, here are some prompts you can use to ground yourself when you’re feeling overwhelmed. 🤍
 
1. What emotions am I currently experiencing?
2. Can I pinpoint where these emotions are manifesting in my body?
3. Was there something specific that triggered the way I am feeling? If yes, what was it?
4. Reflecting on the trigger, can I see it from a different perspective?
5. What are things I can do to reset/process my emotions next time I get overwhelmed? (i.e go for a walk, clean up, meditate, sit in the sun, take a bath etc.)
6. What were the wins I experienced today?

There is so much power in journaling and getting your feelings out of your mind/body and onto paper.

We hope these are helpful at a time you need them 🤍🌿

“To deny emotion is to be controlled by it. When it goes out of our consciousness it doesn’t go away, it goes into our bodies and influences us without our awareness or consent” -Dr. Kristi Gaultiere

Think of it this way, when we suppress our emotions it is like holding onto a beach ball underwater. No matter how hard you try to keep it submerged, eventually it will surface, often with greater force. Our emotions are meant to be felt, not buried.

When we don’t acknowledge the emotions we are feeling, it is a guarantee they will show up in your body. That could look like anxiety, tightness, weight fluctuation, and even chronic illnesses.

Allow yourself to acknowledge and process them. It is no easy feat, but we are here to support you through it.

We are not a practice that will just let you vent for an hour and when the buzzer goes off send you out on your own. We provide custom care plans to guide you through your journey and give you the tools you need to function in the real world as we are unpacking your grief.

As always, we are here when you are ready 🤍🌱

✨Meet Brittany Lowery✨

“Hi! My name is Brittany Lowery and I am the Administrative Assistant at Oak and Willow! I am the face and voice that is here to help any current or potential clients with scheduling, paperwork, billing, and any information about our practice, providers, and groups we provide. My passion is to be that friendly link to help you on your journey to hope ♥️

When not here at Oak and Willow, I also work for our family-owned business - Chrislyn Lowery Bookkeeping Plus since moving back to the DFW area from Austin, TX in April 2023. When in Austin, I was an RDA for an amazing dental practice for 5 years.

In my downtime, you will find me traveling multiple times a year with my amazing partner and trying to be the best dog mom to my beautiful pups Bailee and Blue!

I love being here to support new clients, I can’t wait to meet you 😊”

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the weight of grief? You’re not alone. Oak and Willow offers a safe and supportive space to navigate through the complexities of loss.

Whether you’re mourning the death of a loved one, experiencing a breakup, cutting ties with friends/ family, or grappling with any form of loss, you deserve compassionate support. In our practice, we honor your unique journey and provide gentle guidance as you navigate the waves of sorrow.

Together, we’ll explore your emotions, develop coping strategies, and find solace in shared experiences.

Seeking help is not a sign of weakness; it’s a courageous step towards learning to live again. If you’re ready to embark on a journey of transformation, we are here for you. You deserve to find peace amidst the pain. 🌱

🗓️ WEDNESDAYS 6:30-7:30 PM
APRIL 27 THROUGH JUNE 5 (6 weeks)

🧘🏼‍♀️Open to women 21 & older

We will be exploring how different modalities can establish and maintain a calm, peaceful connection between the mind & body.
Techniques we will be exploring include:
body-based mindful awareness, breath work, vagus nerve exercises, traditional yoga poses & Yoga Nidra.

This course that is suitable for all levels.

Contact Judy Wimmer to register!
$375 with payment options available
📲 817.319.4311
📧 [email protected]

Join us for a 12 Week Trauma Workshop 🌱

Start Date- Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024
Time-12pm-1pm CST (in person or virtually)
Cost- $805 total, or $268 for 3 months

Connecting Hearts, Not Just Stories: ♥️

Meet others who understand the struggles, forming connections that transcend words and create a supportive community.

Unlocking Peaceful Thoughts: 🕊️

Guided by a skilled and compassionate therapist, our sessions use Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to ease the burden of overwhelming thoughts, paving the way for symptom relief.

Judgment-Free Expression Zone: 🫶🏻

Share your experiences openly in a safe, judgment-free environment, where vulnerability is celebrated.

Come as you are 🫶🏻

When you come in to our office we want you to feel at home. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, wear your favorite comfy clothes, bring a blanket - whatever you need! Show up for yourself in a way that feels safe and we will walk you through the rest ♥️

✨Meet Brittni Broca ✨

“Big life changes, trauma, grief, and heartbreak are all things that make us feel isolated from the world around us. These things can show up in our lives as life transitions, parental challenges, divorce, loss, relationship challenges, and/or past traumatic experiences. My passion comes from my own personal and professional experiences and my purpose is to accompany you on your journey to finding joy again. I am here to reach out a hand so that you don’t feel like you have to walk this path alone.

I work with adolescents (12+), adults, and couples.

When I’m not seeing clients, I am spending time with my family and friends, reading any and every book I can get my hands on, and hanging out with my fur-kid, Scout.”

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Take Time for relaxation and self-care. 🧘🏼‍♀️
Join us in a peaceful and intimate setting to be bathed in the soothing vibrations of Native American flute and crystal bowls.

Crystal bowls emit high vibrational frequencies, impacting the body at the cellular level to calm the central nervous system and produce your body’s relaxation response. Reported benefits include reduced stress and anxiety, lowered blood pressure, pain reduction, improved sleep, and healthier immune systems.

The Sound Bath with culminate in an energy heart blessing to promote peace, love and prosperity.

RSVP to Doreen today! Space is limited ✨

📲 816.726.1775
📧 [email protected]

Happy International Women’s Day!

We are so fortunate to have a team of women at Oak and Willow that have made it their purpose to help enrich the lives of others and help guide them through what may be the hardest times of their lives.

There could not be a better group of women to support you on your journey to hope ✨

Meet Jenn Nelson, our owner and founder of Oak and Willow

“I work with those left behind. What does that mean? Those who are left to continue to live on, to pick up the pieces, to find a way to manage and balance life when tragedy happens. Who is that? Those who are on the other side of addiction, mental health, tragedy, loss, and trauma.

I specialize in working with Grief and Loss, specifically surrounding losing someone to su***de. I understand it on a professional and personal level and feel it is my calling and purpose to walk with people through their sorrow as they learn how to redefine life as it has been forever changed.
I also work partners, families and loved ones of addiction, betrayal/infidelity, as well as traumatic or sudden loss and complicated grief.
My goal is to provide a safe space for people to learn how to redefine life and find hope for their future.

When not at work I am with my two beautiful children as well as our 2 dogs, cat and leopard gecko. We enjoy playing games, listening to music, singing, hiking, biking, and doing anything outdoors. As long as we are together, we find a way to have fun! “

Grief is not linear 🌱

If you have experienced any type of grief or loss you likely have experienced the waves of different emotions that come with grief.

We are here to support you through your journey 🤍
Call us when you are ready

Meet Laura Beaver ✨

If you are looking for more than traditional talk therapy, you’ll be excited to meet Laura! Laura works primarily with trauma, which can manifest in many ways.  Some examples are high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism, chronic inability to feel content, and self-harm.  Many times, people come to her because they’ve hit a wall and their coping skills are no longer working for them.  

Laura uses a direct and gentle approach that often combines EMDR and IFS (parts work) to help clients truly understand their protective system, how it’s helped, and how to work with it for significant, lasting change and an overall sense of peace.  Laura offers intensives, longer sessions, and other flexible scheduling for clients to be done with treatment faster.  

Before doing full-time counseling, Laura was a faculty member, department leader, and director of Fontbonne University’s Center Against Human Trafficking and Exploitation where she researched and trained others on trauma. When she’s not seeing clients, you can find her cheering on her four kids at their various sports, camping, reading, and running ultra-marathons. 

Contact the Oak and Willow office for a free 15 minute consultation to find out how she can help you! 🤍

Are you taking intentional time to love on yourself today? We hope you are up for the challenge 🤍

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Oak and Willow team to you!

Unfortunately, February isn’t always roses and chocolates for everyone.

For those of us that have been deeply hurt, as we try to be happy for our friends and family that haven’t experienced what we have, it still hurts.

Betrayal is very complex to process. It’s not just about the betrayal, it is everything thing else that comes along with it.

It’s the reality that in a single moment your whole world feels as if it was turned upside down for you and your family.

Please know you don’t have to process it alone. If you are in the thick of it now, or have experienced betrayal in the past, it’s not too late to get the support you need.

We are here for you! ♥️

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Join our team! ✨

We are looking for providers that are passionate about helping others navigate grief, loss and trauma.

If this is you or someone you know, please send us an email + a short video telling us a little bit about you!

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Many don’t consciously realize that loss comes in many different forms, not just death.

It encompasses the twists of life, shattered dreams, and transformative changes.

Having the tools to process loss is crucial to your mental health. Therapy is such a great way to add ‘tools to your tool belt’ so when life comes at us, it’s easier to manage and avoid deep spiraling.

There doesn’t have to be a huge catastrophic event that leads you to therapy, you can start whenever you are ready, we are here for you! 🌿♥️

Grief doesn’t always follow a linear timeline. Some individuals may experience delayed grief, with symptoms emerging weeks, months, or even years after the loss.

Unfortunately, there is still a stigma associated with seeking help for mental health struggles. Around 60% of individuals don’t receive the help they need.

We are here for you & accepting new clients🤍 find out more on our website.
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Meet the Oak & Willow team! ✨
These amazing women, each with a unique approach and expertise, unite to serve and support their community with genuine care and compassion. If you have been thinking about implementing therapy into your self-care routine this year, this is the place you want to be! 🤍✨

This holiday season, we extend a hand of comfort to those missing someone special. Our therapists are here to support you through the ups and downs, offering a listening ear and a caring heart. You don't have to face the challenges this season brings alone.






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