Rebecca is a psychotherapist at Wildflower. In her clinical practice, Rebecca draws on psychodynamic theory, attachment theory, and relational therapy. Rebecca works with adolescents, adults and family structures experiencing relationship issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions and trauma. Rebecca has experience in addressing phase of life concerns, mood disorders, and C-PTSD. She obtained her master’s degree…
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.
Honoring the Complexities of Perinatal Loss: A Guide for Clinicians
Loss is one of the most painful and often isolating experiences within the perinatal community. Perinatal loss, which encompasses miscarriage, stillbirth and death of an infant in the first month of life, is a deeply personal and often unspoken grief. The silence surrounding this loss can lead grieving individuals to suffer alone, without the support…
Therapist Spotlight: Stefanie Cobb, MSW
Stefanie is a psychotherapist at Wildflower. In her clinical practice, Stefanie draws from evidence-based modalities, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Somatic therapies. Stefanie’s experience spans working with adolescents, adults, and couples on issues including complex trauma/PTSD, grief, ADHD, body image…
Cultural Humility in Psychotherapy: What You Should Know and Why It Matters
Cultural humility can be defined as: “a practice of self-reflection on how one’s own background and the background of others impacts communication, interpersonal relationships, teaching, learning, research, creative activity, engagement in leadership, etc.” (University of Oregon Division of Equity and Inclusion, 2024). That definition is relatively vague, as cultural humility is a term utilized in…
Therapist Spotlight: Bria Patterson, BA
Bria is an advanced clinical intern at Wildflower. In her clinical practice, Bria draws on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing. Bria works with adults, couples and families working with issues surrounding mood/anxiety, trauma, sexuality, and reproductive mental health. Bria has extensive experience in addressing the unique challenges…
Cultivating Harmony Within: Integrating Parts Work into Psychotherapy
In recent years, parts work has emerged as a transformative approach in psychotherapy, championing a holistic and compassionate path to mental health. By acknowledging that our minds are made up of different subpersonalities referred to as “parts,” this method offers a dynamic framework for addressing emotional and psychological challenges. Among the diverse therapeutic approaches to…
Therapist Spotlight: Victoria Strauss, MA, LPC
Victoria is a psychotherapist at Wildflower. In her clinical practice, Victoria draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention. Victoria works with adults, couples, and family structures experiencing stressful transitions including the transition to parenthood, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and relationship…
Celebrating the LGBTQIA+ Community with a Focus on Polyamory and Non-Monogamy
At Wildflower, we are committed to fostering a world that celebrates the uniqueness of every individual, where human worth is inherent and unquestioned. As part of our dedication to trauma-informed care, antiracism, social justice advocacy, and sex positivity, we proudly support and welcome all who identify under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella. This Pride Month, we highlight…
Therapist Spotlight: McKenna Jerger, MA, ALMFT
McKenna is the Practice Operations Coordinator and psychotherapist at Wildflower. In her clinical practice, McKenna draws on Emotion Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and Solution Oriented Therapy. McKenna works with adults, couples and families experiencing anxiety and depression, relationship concerns and life transitions- some of which may take place in relationships, families, career paths…
Understanding Social Infertility: An Evolving Term in Reproductive Health
Engaging in allyship with the LGBTQIA+ community entails, among other things, educating ourselves about the unique challenges they face. One significant issue is the often complicated journey to parenthood for those who choose that path. Social infertility is a new and evolving term describing this process. In recent years, infertility has gained awareness, resulting in…
