ABOUT THE PRACTICE
Wandering Willow is a trauma-informed psychotherapy practice grounded in nervous system awareness, safety, and compassion. This work is for people who feel overwhelmed, guarded, or stuck — and who want therapy that moves at a human pace and works with the body, not against it.
Therapy here isn’t about fixing or pushing through. It’s about creating enough safety for real change to unfold.
Hi, I’m Cait
Therapist. Nurse. Human being.
If you’re here, you might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or tired of holding it together. Maybe you understand why you feel the way you do — but your body hasn’t caught up yet.
I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and a Registered Practical Nurse, and I believe therapy should feel more like a real conversation than a clinical checklist. Not rushed. Not performative. Not another thing you’re failing at.
I started Wandering Willow because I was craving a space where healing didn’t feel like another task on your to-do list — a space that felt grounded, human, and deeply compassionate.
My work is trauma-informed and nervous-system-aware, combining body-based and evidence-informed approaches to help people heal at the root. That might look like untangling the effects of trauma, reconnecting with yourself, or learning how to slow down and rest in a way that actually feels possible — not forced.
This work is especially supportive for people who:
✓ Feel dysregulated or guarded in traditional office settings
✓ Think deeply about their experiences but still feel stuck
✓ Have lived with chronic stress, trauma, or emotional overwhelm
✓ Want therapy that works with their nervous system, not against it
And yes — I believe swearing in therapy is allowed.
I also believe laughter can be just as regulating as tears.
Willow isn’t just a goat — she’s the inspiration behind this practice.
Born with a defective ear and rejected by her mother, Willow had a rough start. With care, patience, and connection, she didn’t just survive — she thrived.
Her story is a reminder that when we’ve had to survive for a long time, it can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward — even when the danger has passed.
At Wandering Willow, she represents resilience: the truth that our struggles don’t define us, and that with the right support, safety can be rebuilt.
She’s also a reminder that healing doesn’t mean becoming perfectly calm, compliant, or agreeable. Willow is affectionate, stubborn, and occasionally communicates her needs by head-butting her goat peers. Not ideal — but understandable. And still very loved.
Therapy here makes room for all parts of you, including the ones that learned imperfect ways to survive.
The Heart Behind the Practice
What Guides the Work Here
If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or weighed down by past experiences, you’re not alone. At Wandering Willow, the work is grounded in the understanding that many struggles are not personal failures, but nervous system responses shaped by stress, trauma, and the need to stay safe.
Therapy here is guided by principles of safety, choice, and compassion. Rather than pushing for quick fixes, we focus on helping you better understand what’s happening beneath the surface — so change can happen in a way that feels steady, respectful, and sustainable.
Together, the work supports greater regulation, deeper connection, and a growing sense of ease — within yourself, in your relationships, and in your daily life.
You can explore the different therapy options available for individuals and couples below