Kayla is a psychotherapist at Wildflower. Among others, Kayla is passionate about working with queer and trans people, polyamorous individuals and relationships, kink and BDSM communities, and folks living life outside the religious traditions they were raised in. Kayla’s approach is warm, compassionate, and direct. Prior to her graduate studies, Kayla worked for several years…
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.
Celebrating and Supporting LGBTQ+ Families
Every June, as businesses and individuals celebrate Pride Month on social media, I find myself wondering: Where are the families who look like mine? Although non-hetero families do not make-up a majority of our population, we are here and we are strong! It is estimated that 29% of LGBTQ+ identifying adults are raising a child…
Celebrating Pride Month: A Comprehensive Resource Guide
At Wildflower, we’re celebrating Pride Month by offering a wealth of resources to support the LGBTQIA+ community. We are committed to creating a world where everyone feels valued, respected, and celebrated for who they are. As part of our unwavering dedication to trauma-informed care, antiracism, and social justice advocacy, we proudly stand as allies to…
The Transition from College into the Next Chapter of Life
“The majority of college students (more than 60 percent) meet the criteria for at least one mental health problem—a nearly 50 percent increase since 2013” (Flannery, 2023). Transitioning from college into your career or your next step in life can feel exciting but also incredibly scary, with many unknowns. It can leave recent college graduates…
Therapist Spotlight: Ellen Schnelle, MSW, LSW
Ellen is a psychotherapist at Wildflower. In her clinical practice, Ellen draws on psychodynamic theory, acceptance and commitment therapy, relational therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy. She aims to create a safe and accepting space regardless of identity. Ellen’s clinical interests include anxiety, self-esteem and body image issues, disordered eating, life transitions, relationships, trauma and burnout.…
LGBTQ+ Allyship: Not Just for June
As we celebrate Pride Month, it’s crucial to recognize the importance of being an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. Supporting and advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and equality are not just ethical imperatives but also essential for promoting mental well-being and social justice. Let’s take a moment to explore what it means to be an effective…
Therapist Spotlight: Caitlin Lurigio, MSW, LSW
Caitlin is an intake coordinator and psychotherapist at Wildflower. In her clinical practice, Caitlin draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention. Caitlin works with adults, couples, and family structures experiencing body image struggles, life transitions, anxiety, relationship stressors, reproductive health concerns, and depression.…
Demystifying Psychotherapy: Unlocking the Full Potential of your Psychotherapy Experience
Psychotherapy can help us achieve our goals, whether that be personal growth, self-discovery, or improving our mental well-being. Whatever your reason for seeking therapy, getting the most out of your psychotherapy sessions requires active engagement and commitment. My colleague, Kate Ernstrom, wrote a previous article about how to get the most out of therapy which…
Therapist Spotlight: Julia Chapman, MSW, LCSW
Julia is a psychotherapist at Wildflower. Julia’s clinical areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, suicidality, disordered eating and body image issues, self-harm, relationship issues and boundary setting. She has a particular interest in working with adolescents, young adults, those experiencing life transitions, those experiencing body image struggles, and those who are on a journey through…
Somatic Experiencing 101
“I have come to the conclusion that human beings are born with an innate capacity to triumph over trauma. I believe not only that trauma is curable, but that the healing process can be a catalyst for profound awakening—a portal opening to emotional and genuine spiritual transformation. I have little doubt that as individuals, families,…
