Now accepting UHC/UBH/Optum
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Pending approval for BCBS, Cigna and Aetna
ABOUT US
Willow and Root Counseling, LLC is a private practice owned by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Margaret Masi. This practice is built on the belief that life doesn't have to stay the same and there is a way out of feeling stuck. With 20 years of direct client experience, 10 of those years as a licensed therapist. Margaret believes that change occurs when validation and connection are at the heart of the therapeutic relationship.
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Margaret is an Arizona native but only recently moved to the West Valley. She is a wife, mother of two teenagers, and is also passionate about educating and training the next generation of therapists. She enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and sweet, 9yo dog, Stella.
Our practice focuses on creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, heal from past traumas, and develop coping strategies. A place where you feel got. We believe in a holistic approach to mental health, addressing the mind, body, and spirit.
Who we serve
Willow and Root Counseling, LLC
I work with individuals navigating general mental health concerns, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, and life transitions. My integrative, client-centered approach includes therapies like EMDR, ACT, DBT, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, with sessions available in person or via telehealth. I specialize in working with women experiencing Perinatal Mental Health challenges—which include emotional and psychological struggles during pregnancy and the postpartum period—and also support partners and families adjusting to this major life transition. I create a welcoming, down-to-earth space where clients can process openly and view challenges as chances to grow.
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More aboutTherapeutic Approach
Finding the right therapist can be an overwhelming experience but here at Willow and Root, the most powerful therapeutic intervention is the relationship you build with your therapist. Our therapists are trained in a variety of evidenced based interventions. The following interventions are at the core of our practice.
Trauma-informed care and EMDR
Trauma-informed care is a compassionate framework that acknowledges the widespread impact of trauma and prioritizes safety, trust and empowerment in healing. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidenced-based therapy designed to help you process and resovle traumatic memories by engaging in bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements or tapping.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a mindfulness-based behavioral therapy that helps individuals develop psychological flexibility by accepting difficult thoughts, feelings, and emotions rather than avoiding or fighting them. ACT focuses on knowing and learning your values and take committed action toward a meaningful life, even in the presence of discomfort. The primary concepts of ACT are being in the present moment, values clarification, cognitive defusion, self-as-context, and committed action. ACT helps you to improve your well-being, reduce psychological distress and enhance overall resilience.
Emotional Regulation
Emotional Regulation is the ability to manage and respond to emotions in a healthy and balanced way. In therapy, we focus on helping you recognize, accept, and understand your emotions so they do not drive your life, relationships and functioning. Learning distress tolerance and how to quickly activate your body to a calm, regulated state will improve your response to life's challenges. Thus empowering you to handle emotions with greater confidence.
