Cate is a psychotherapist at Wildflower. In her clinical practice, Cate draws primarily on relational, feminist, and psychodynamic therapy through a trauma-informed lens. Cate works with adolescents, adults, couples, and family structures experiencing stressful transitions including the transition to parenthood, anxiety and mood disorders, women’s issues, complex trauma, sexual challenges, and relationship issues. Cate has…
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.
Demystifying EMDR: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Might Be Right for You
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a powerful, well-researched therapy designed to help people heal from trauma and distressing life experiences. EMDR is a form of psychotherapy developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro that uses eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation to assist trauma survivors in processing distressing memories and beliefs. At…
Rocky Terrain: Navigating Rupture and Repair in Psychotherapy
Therapeutic relationships, like all human connections, are complex and sometimes messy. Ruptures—moments of misattunement, misunderstanding, or conflict—are inevitable. Yet, it is in the repair that the true work of therapy unfolds. Addressing ruptures and working through them fosters resilience, deepens trust, and models relational healing. The Therapeutic Alliance: A Foundation for Repair The therapeutic alliance…
Therapist Spotlight: Kerbi Bowman, MA, LPC
Kerbi Bowman is a psychotherapist at Wildflower. In her clinical practice, Kerbi draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, existentialism, multicultural and womanist theories. Kerbi works with adolescents, adults, couples, and family structures experiencing stressful transitions including the transition to parenthood, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, sexual challenges, and relationship issues.…
Growing Through Grief: Understanding Grief and Integrating It in Our lives
Grief is a universal experience. Each of us will be touched by loss in a variety of ways throughout our lifetime. This may look like the loss of a loved one, the loss of a relationship, the loss of a job, or the loss of a dream or goal. No two experiences are the same…
Therapist Spotlight: Jean Bax, LSW, JD
Jean is a psychotherapist at Wildflower. In her clinical practice, Jean draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Jean works with adults, couples and family systems experiencing stressful transitions including the transition to parenthood, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, sexual challenges, and relationship issues. Jean has experience in addressing trauma, grief, perfectionism, and working…
Untangling Your Thoughts: An Introduction to CBT
Ever catch yourself making a choice you knew wasn’t the best – and wonder why you did it anyway? Maybe there was a moment that stirred up a strong emotion you did not expect, or a first impression of someone that stuck with you no matter what. The truth is, our thoughts have a way…
Chatbots Don’t Do Empathy: Why AI Falls Short in Mental Health
As a therapist, I’ll admit my bias upfront: I’m skeptical of quick fixes and anything that tries to replicate the therapeutic relationship—especially something as impersonal as artificial intelligence. When I first heard about AI chatbots being used for mental health support, my gut reaction was a mix of concern and curiosity. Could a chatbot really…
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?
If you’ve ever felt stuck in your thoughts and have felt like your thoughts are pulling you out of day-to-day life or causing you to behave in ways that don’t feel in line with your values, you’re not alone. Many people come to therapy exhausted from trying to “fix” painful emotions or unhelpful thoughts. Acceptance…
Can AI Really Be My Therapist? The Limits of Healing Without Human Connection
We’re living in a time when the demand for mental health support far outpaces the availability of providers. Stigma still lingers. Waitlists can stretch for months. Costs are prohibitive. It makes sense that more and more people are turning to AI apps for emotional support. But can AI ever truly replace therapy? Or, more importantly:…
