Why Explore Somatic Therapy? When you think of “therapy,” the image of two people sitting across from each other holding mugs of tea might come to mind. And that image would not be wrong and, in fact, the process of talking through one’s problems can be exceptionally healing. But we all know emotions and memories…
The Wildflower Blog
Venture into the heart of therapy with the Wildflower blog. We delve into topics that matter, blending therapeutic expertise with genuine stories of hope and transformation. *Please note that our blogs are designed to inform only and are not intended to diagnose or treat mental health disorders.
Birth Trauma: When a Healthy Baby Isn’t the Whole Story
We often hear childbirth being described as “magical,” or “transformative,” which might resonate for some people, but what about those whose experiences feel quite the opposite? For many people who give birth, the birthing experience is associated with fear, powerlessness, and lack of control that can have lasting psychological and emotional impacts. Amongst so much…
Better Sex Starts with Better Conversations
Understanding Sexual Communication Sexual communication is just what it sounds like: it’s communication about sex. Seems simple, right? It isn’t, but not because some special or arcane set of skills are needed. Our culture teaches us to be profoundly uncomfortable and/or conflicted about sex. Many people spend a lifetime with another person without broaching the…
The ABCs of Postpartum Self-Care
All life transitions, even the joyful ones which mark the beginning of a new, wished-for chapter, are tough. The transition to motherhood is even more challenging than a move to a foreign country, getting married, or setting on a different career path. Why is that? The arrival of a baby forces changes that are abrupt,…
Curious About Dialectical Behavior Therapy? Here’s What You Need to Know
Written By Scott Meyer, MA, LPC and Eden Himidian, LCSW, PMH-C, RYT In this article we’ll pull back the curtain on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT. We’ll discuss what DBT is, why it exists, and what it might look like if you ever decide to give it a try. Let’s jump in. What does DBT…
Therapist Spotlight: Cate Clark, MA, LPC
Cate is a psychotherapist at Wildflower. In her clinical practice, Cate draws primarily on relational, feminist, and psychodynamic therapy through a trauma-informed lens. Cate works with adolescents, adults, couples, and family structures experiencing stressful transitions including the transition to parenthood, anxiety and mood disorders, women’s issues, complex trauma, sexual challenges, and relationship issues. Cate has…
Demystifying EMDR: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Might Be Right for You
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a powerful, well-researched therapy designed to help people heal from trauma and distressing life experiences. EMDR is a form of psychotherapy developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro that uses eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation to assist trauma survivors in processing distressing memories and beliefs. At…
Rocky Terrain: Navigating Rupture and Repair in Psychotherapy
Therapeutic relationships, like all human connections, are complex and sometimes messy. Ruptures—moments of misattunement, misunderstanding, or conflict—are inevitable. Yet, it is in the repair that the true work of therapy unfolds. Addressing ruptures and working through them fosters resilience, deepens trust, and models relational healing. The Therapeutic Alliance: A Foundation for Repair The therapeutic alliance…
Therapist Spotlight: Kerbi Bowman, MA, LPC
Kerbi Bowman is a psychotherapist at Wildflower. In her clinical practice, Kerbi draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, existentialism, multicultural and womanist theories. Kerbi works with adolescents, adults, couples, and family structures experiencing stressful transitions including the transition to parenthood, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, sexual challenges, and relationship issues.…
Growing Through Grief: Understanding Grief and Integrating It in Our lives
Grief is a universal experience. Each of us will be touched by loss in a variety of ways throughout our lifetime. This may look like the loss of a loved one, the loss of a relationship, the loss of a job, or the loss of a dream or goal. No two experiences are the same…
