Integrative Psychotherapy & Holistic Counseling in Morgantown, WV
Welcome to The Willow Tree and Me—the only PhD-level integrative psychotherapy practice in Morgantown, WV. Advanced training in mind-body medicine, trauma-informed care, and holistic mental health. We support people seeking relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and burnout—offering more than traditional talk therapy.
"We offer a range of therapy and counseling services to support you wherever you are on your journey. Reach out now to get matched with the right therapist for you."
The Transformative Path with Integrative Therapy
Here, we blend evidence-based counseling, nature-informed, and mind-body healing practices to guide your transformation. Whether you’re seeking help with emotional pain, physical symptoms of stress, or a deeper sense of purpose, our work together can support lasting, whole-person healing. Embrace the opportunity to illuminate, transform, and elevate your life, guided by the principles of The Willow Tree and Me, where every step is a step toward a more fulfilled and enlightened self.
Illuminate
Are you sensitive to energy, an empath, a healer practitioner you will learn spiritual and holistic ways to balance your energy, mindful meditative practices that will ground, and a deeper connection to yourself and nature.
Transform
Dive deeper into your personal journey with transformative practices that challenge you to shift and grow. Whether you're overcoming past traumas or seeking to change life patterns, here you'll find tools to empower your transformation.
Elevate
Refine and expand your newfound strengths and insights into daily living and higher purpose. Learn advanced strategies to maintain your energetic health, enhance your intuitive abilities, and live in alignment with your highest self.
Explore Our Services
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Integrative Counseling
💬 Integrative Psychotherapy
Holistic Therapy for Anxiety, Trauma & Depression in Morgantown, WV
Our integrative psychotherapy approach blends evidence-based counseling with somatic therapy, energy psychology, and spiritual integration. We support you in healing the root causes of emotional distress—not just managing symptoms.
✅ Common reasons clients seek integrative therapy:
Chronic stress and emotional overwhelm
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety and depression
Life & relationship struggles
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Mind Body Medicine
🧘♀️ Mind-Body Medicine
Somatic Therapy & Nervous System Regulation
We incorporate tools from mind-body medicine, including breathwork, polyvagal-informed care, body-based mindfulness, and subtle energy healing. This approach helps regulate the nervous system, release stored trauma, and restore your natural capacity for joy and resilience.
✨ Mind-body techniques may include:
Somatic experiencing and breath awareness
Nervous system regulation techniques
Guided imagery, mindfulness, and grounding
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Sensitive People
💛 Sensitive People, Healers & Helpers
Support for Empaths, Caregivers, and Helping Professionals
If you’re a therapist, nurse, teacher, coach, or a highly sensitive person, you may carry the weight of others and struggle to find space for your own healing. We provide a safe, compassionate space for helpers and deep feelers to process, recover, and reconnect with themselves.
🌸 This work is ideal for:
Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)
Therapists & Wellness Practitioners
Spiritually attuned individuals
Empaths
Areas of Expertise
It’s more than just therapy—it’s a journey toward realizing your highest potential. Our services offer transformative and effective approaches to create TRUE change in your mental health and life. This is your doorway for deep healing and significant transformation.
Illuminate
Are you sensitive to energy, an empath, a healer practitioner you will learn spiritual and holistic ways to balance your energy, mindful meditative practices that will ground, and a deeper connection to yourself and nature.
Transform
Integrative Psychotherapy and Mind-Body Medicine
We are the only therapy practice in the region led by a PhD specializing in mind-body medicine and integrative psychotherapy. Our approach blends clinical psychology, somatic healing, trauma-informed care, and spiritual depth work. This unique integration supports healing at the physical, emotional, and soul level.
EMDR Therapy
We offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based therapy that helps clients resolve trauma, reduce distress, and access inner healing in a safe, structured way.
Trauma, PTSD, and Complex PTSD
We specialize in trauma recovery using body-centered, relational, and depth-informed therapies. Our clinicians support individuals healing from childhood trauma, relational wounds, PTSD, and complex trauma (cPTSD). Therapy may include somatic work, parts work, and integrative trauma modalities.
Post-Traumatic Growth and Narrative Repair
When the unimaginable has happened, healing is still possible. We help clients process trauma and rewrite their inner narratives so they can move from survival to purpose. Post-traumatic growth is not about forgetting the past—it’s about transforming pain into wisdom and meaning.
Walk and Talk Nature Therapy™ (Coming Soon)
Our signature model, Walk and Talk Nature Therapy™, is a trauma-informed, archetype-based, and chakra-rooted approach that integrates movement, somatic healing, and nature connection. Launching Fall 2025. Get on the waitlist to be the first to experience this groundbreaking model.
Stress and Anxiety Therapy
Our therapists help individuals struggling with chronic stress, anxiety, or burnout reconnect with their inner calm and resilience. Using mind-body strategies and nervous system regulation tools, we help clients move from overwhelm to grounded strength.
Support for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
Highly sensitive individuals often feel overwhelmed in today’s fast-paced world. We offer therapy that honors sensitivity as a strength while helping clients build emotional regulation skills, energetic boundaries, and self-acceptance.
Parts Work and Inner Healing
Our team offers Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed and parts-based therapy to help clients heal wounded inner parts, release old roles, and cultivate internal harmony. This approach supports emotional healing, integration, and self-leadership.
Support for Women & Mentorship for Students
We provide therapy for women navigating emotional growth, identity development, grief, life transitions, and empowerment. We also offer mentorship and clinical support for students at WVU and other universities as they move into the helping professions.
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What Our Clients Are Saying…
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Integrative Psychotherapy Client
Washington DC | 2024Melisa is a true gift to my life! I have worked with her over the past few years and she has supported my transformation and healing journey in so many ways. I always feel heard, safe to share, and uplifted by her guidance. Melisa's practices can help anyone who is open to making changes in their life. I can't recommend her enough. I'm so grateful to have her in my life.
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Amy Rickman, MA, LPC, ALPS
Morgantown, WV | 2024“I am a licensed therapist who runs a foster care company. The stress is unreal. I attended Dr. Melisa’s course at a conference and absolutely loved being outside in nature, taking my shoes off and walking in the grass. It really helped me “slow” down and feel a connection with nature. If you have a chance, learn with Dr. Melisa!”
"My lifes work has been to journey with others on the path of healing. My wish for you is to to uncover, heal, and illuminate your path to the authentic you as you reach your highest potential. If you are ready to dive into self-discovery, self exploration, schedule a consultation to get started.”
Dr. Melisa, a scholar-practitioner, attained a Ph.D. in Mind Body Medicine with a specialization in integrative psychotherapy. A Licensed Clinical Counselor in Maryland & West Virginia, and an Ancient Wisdom Practitioner in the Healing Arts. Learn More