About Me | Wildvine Therapy

Letter to You

MY LETTER TO YOU

When I first sat down to write a “get to know me” section, degrees, credentials, and specialties didn’t feel like the right place to begin. What you probably want to know is simpler: Who is this person? What will it feel like to work with her? Why should I trust her with the parts of myself I rarely show anyone?

People often ask why I chose this profession. The answer is simple: I genuinely enjoy connecting with people and have always been deeply curious about the world around me. I’ve also known relationships that changed me for the better, and I wanted to offer that kind of relationship to others.

People also ask what kind of therapy I practice. I could answer with technical language, but what matters more is this: therapy is a unique kind of conversation with someone who is truly listening—someone trying to understand you as fully and honestly as possible.

How often does that happen in ordinary life?

Together, we’ll explore how your relationships, identities, emotions, beliefs, and experiences have shaped you. Those parts of your story matter here. We may differ in meaningful ways, and I won’t assume your experiences mirror my own. My hope is to understand your world with humility and openness. I’ll also ask the kinds of questions that can bring clarity to hidden patterns, assumptions, and truths. I’ll invite you to think in new ways. You may come to know yourself more fully and discover the strengths and wisdom I know you already have.

But that kind of honesty can feel scary. Many people carry shame—the belief that they must be different to be worthy. Shame can quietly shape our decisions and relationships, making our world smaller than we’d like. Part of our work may be noticing whose voice that is, whether it belongs to you, and whether you still want to live by the rules it gives you.

This work asks for authenticity, courage, discomfort, and change. I’ll challenge you at times. I’ll also meet you with a grounded presence, compassion, and respect. And I’ll continue to show up, especially when things are hard.

If that sounds like the kind of relationship and growth you’re seeking, I may be the right therapist for you.

I’ll be here when you’re ready.

With warmth,
Annie

WHY WILDVINE?

I chose the vine as a symbol of the work I do because vines can grow in remarkably inhospitable places. They reach and open into any available space for the light and nourishment they need. Even harsh environments are no match for their fierce instinct to survive and flourish.

Vines also rarely grow in isolation. They wrap, climb, and hold fast to other structures as they unfold. Once rooted and connected, they can be difficult to limit. Their roots grow strong and deep, their tendrils reach freely, and the places they inhabit are often changed—and sometimes made more beautiful—by their presence.

To me, vines symbolize the will to persevere: the drive not only to survive, but to grow and thrive in connection with others.