Our Team

Dr. Melisa Carrico, Ph.D., LPC

Founder of Willow Tree & Me and Walk and Talk Nature Therapy™
PhD in Mind-Body Medicine | Integrative Psychotherapist

I’m a trauma-informed, integrative therapist with over 20 years of experience helping clients heal through a whole-person approach. I specialize in mind-body medicine and bring together clinical psychology, somatic healing, nature-based therapy, and spiritual depth work.

As the founder of Walk and Talk Nature Therapy™, I support individuals and therapists who are ready to reconnect with their inner wisdom, release old wounds, and find deeper meaning in their healing journey.

“Healing happens when we return to our true self—body, mind, and spirit. My role is to walk alongside you with compassion, insight, and trust in your inner process.”

Dr. Melisa’s Specializations:

  • Mind-Body Medicine & Integrative Psychotherapy

  • Trauma Healing, PTSD & Complex Trauma (cPTSD)

  • Somatic Awareness & Nervous System Regulation

  • Post-Traumatic Growth & Narrative Repair

  • Energy Psychology, Chakra Work & Spiritual Healing

  • Ecotherapy & Nature-Based Therapy

  • Therapist Mentorship & Healing for Helpers

  • Women’s Emotional Health & Life Transitions

  • Archetypes, Depth Psychology & Soul Work

  • Support for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)ifference.

Nathan Altman, NCC, LPC

Integrative Therapist | Trauma-Informed & Somatic Practitioner

I work with clients who are ready to reconnect with themselves—especially those feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed. My approach is collaborative, grounded, and intuitive. I take time to understand what you're going through, and together we work to restore clarity, calm, and inner strength.

In sessions, I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, somatic techniques, and attachment-focused therapy. You can expect a space that’s emotionally safe, supportive, and rooted in deep respect for your process.

Nathan’s Specializations:

  • Trauma-Informed Therapy & Emotional Healing

  • Somatic Psychotherapy & Body Awareness

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)-Informed Work

  • Attachment & Relational Wounds

  • Anxiety & Nervous System Regulation

  • Nature-Informed & Grounding Practices

  • Support for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)

  • Depth-Oriented and Integrative Therapy