Your Path to Healing Starts Here

A holistic approach to healing anxiety, trauma, and relational pain — nurturing every part of who you are.
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Helping you find your way out of the darkness

I believe healing often begins in the quiet, shadowy places; the places we sometimes fear to go. Much like a fern growing on the forest floor, many of us find ourselves in the darkness, wondering if the light will ever reach us. But just as ferns thrive in the dim, damp understory, unseen yet resilient, we too have the capacity to grow in the shadows. As a therapist, I create a space where your struggles are not only seen but honored, and where you can gently unfurl. Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or just feeling lost, I’m here to walk beside you. We'll explore your inner landscape, cultivate self-understanding, and work toward healing at your pace, in your time. Growth doesn't always begin in the sunlight. Sometimes, it begins in the darkness. Seeking help is a brave step toward healing, and together, we can find light in even the darkest moments.
Willow Portela
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Services

Areas of Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Abuse Survivors
  • Attachment Issues
  • Relationship Issues
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Stress
  • Self Esteem

Approaches

  • Person-Centered
  • Compassion Focused
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Medcost

Fees

  • Self-Pay: $140