Willow Tree Counseling and Educational Center, LLC

Willow Tree Counseling and Educational Center, LLC Willow Tree Counseling and Educational Center, LLC, provides holistic guidance and support to individuals and families.

Willow Tree Counseling and Educational Center, LLC, provides integrative therapy, educational consulting for the college process, life coaching for women and holistic tutoring services in Fairfax, Virginia and Washington DC Metropolitan area. We specialize in teen counseling, helping parents better understand their children and empowering girls/women in their daily lives through life coaching. Ou

r methods focus on helping clients return to a place of wholeness by integrating mind, body and soul in treatment to decrease unhealthy habits. This is achieved by educating and empowering individuals towards harmony in their personal, professional and academic lives through one-on-one counseling, workshops, integrative therapy, college preparation workshops, yoga and mindfulness practice. While we are based in Fairfax, Virginia, right outside of Washington DC. we can serve individuals and families anywhere in the world, either by coming to you or through our virtual services.

08/25/2026

Rest matters. But I learned that being away from the work didn’t always mean I released what the work left with me.

Helpers need ways to come back to themselves, too. 🤷🏽‍♀️

You can care deeply without carrying it all.

07/21/2026

I am setting boundaries not out of anger, but out of love for myself.

Remember your boundaries give you the space to date yourself, to know yourself and to protect what’s yours.

Stop compromising your boundaries for the sake of someone else. That’s how we lose ourselves.

One thing I started doing 2 years ago was putting my phone on DND during the workday and in the evening. I was telling my body, friends, family, and clients that I needed time for me.

How do you protect your boundaries?

07/20/2026

It is that time again, Sound and Light Yoga Experience at Stretch. Massage. Move. Repeat..

Join me for a restorative morning of gentle movement, intentional rest, and sound healing. This experience is for anyone who has been carrying a lot and needs space to slow down, reconnect with their body, and simply receive.

Sunday, July 26th
10:00-11:30
Movement in Science| 50 S.Pickett St Ste 228
Alexandria, Virginia

Come as you are. No previous yoga or sound healing experience is needed.

Link in bio or scan QR code.

07/07/2026

A date with my younger ME

I took her free diving.

Not because we had something to prove,
but because she had been dreaming of the sea before I knew how to believe in myself.

As I slipped beneath the surface, I wasn’t just entering the ocean.
I was entering the quiet places within me.

The places that once only knew survival.
The places that had learned to shrink, question, and seek permission.
The places that wondered if their light could be taken, or if their story belonged to someone else.

But the ocean doesn’t ask for proof.
It only asks for presence.

When I felt my ego reach for control, I whispered one word:
surrender.

And with that, I returned.
To my breath.
To my body.
To this moment.
To her.

Was I scared?
Yes.

But for the first time, fear didn’t feel lonely.
I felt held—in the water, in my breath, with my guide and within myself.

This wasn’t just a dive.
It was a reunion.

A promise to the little girl within me that she no longer has to survive to be worthy of wonder.

She gets to explore.
She gets to play.
She gets to dream.

And this time, I was right beside her.

Healing isn’t always loud.
Sometimes it looks like taking your younger self on the date she’s always deserved.

Thank you Blue Element for this amazing experience. If anyone is ever in Dominica you must check them out. They are amazing.

07/05/2026

Honoring the inner child in you is a must if you want to heal. I recently told myself that I am going to start taking myself on dates but with the little Marsha. Honoring the things she wanted to do but never got to ever do it.

Today I am horning me and going free diving. Stay tune.

07/02/2026

I am still here. And today, that is enough.

Sometimes you do not have the energy to show up for anyone else because all you have is enough energy to show up for yourself.

Your partner may want more from you. Your family may need more from you. Work may be asking for more from you. But what happens when you do not even have enough left to give yourself?

A lot of people are running on empty. On fumes. Smiling, functioning, answering texts, going to work, and quietly carrying more than anyone realizes.

And so many people are getting sick, leaving this earth, or breaking down in ways that could have been prevented if they felt safe enough to say, “This is all I have today.”

Before you ask more from someone, pause.

Ask yourself: Are they being distant, or are they simply doing everything they can to stay here?

Sometimes showing up for yourself is the most powerful thing you can do.

I am still here. And today, that is enough.

06/22/2026

Sometimes the signs that someone is struggling aren't always obvious.

Not everyone who is having a difficult time will tell you.

Not everyone will look upset, cry, or ask for help.

Sometimes it looks like withdrawing from others.
Sometimes it looks like irritability.
Sometimes it looks like exhaustion, overwhelm, or simply trying to make it through the day.

That's why it's so important that we lead with compassion—not only for others, but for ourselves as well.

Mental health challenges can affect anyone, and recognizing the signs is often the first step toward getting support.

If you've noticed changes in yourself or someone you care about, don't ignore them. Reach out. Start a conversation. Ask how they're doing.

A simple check-in can make a meaningful difference.

You don't have to struggle alone.

WellnessAcrossTheLifespan MarshaEvans

06/15/2026

What if the biggest lie you're being told... is the one you're telling yourself?

Sometimes we hold on because our wounds need something.

We convince ourselves that a relationship, opportunity, friendship, or situation will finally give us what we've been missing.

But deep down, our soul already knows the truth.

The question is: are we listening?

Take a moment today and ask yourself:

Where am I living in two realities?
What truth am I avoiding?
What is my intuition trying to tell me?

The journey back to yourself begins with honesty.

MindsetShift GrowthMindset Healing MentalWellness Authenticity

06/10/2026

When we talk about mental health, it's important to remember that our story didn't begin today.

Our experiences, relationships, family dynamics, losses, successes, and challenges all shape how we see ourselves and the world around us.

Understanding your mental health history isn't about dwelling on the past—it's about gaining insight into the patterns, beliefs, and experiences that may still be influencing you today.

The more we understand where we've been, the better equipped we are to decide where we want to go.

Take a moment to reflect:
💭 What experiences have shaped who you are today?
💭 What patterns have you noticed in your life?
💭 What parts of your story deserve more compassion?

Awareness is often the first step toward healing.

06/08/2026

One thing I've learned is that life has a way of making us feel like passengers.

We get busy taking care of everyone else, meeting expectations, and responding to whatever comes our way. Before we know it, we're moving through our days without checking in with ourselves about where we're actually headed.

Here's your reminder today:

You are in the driver's seat of your life.
You may not be able to control every circumstance, but you can choose how you respond.
You can set boundaries.
You can change directions.
You can decide what deserves your time, energy, and attention.

If something isn't working for you anymore, you're allowed to make a different choice.

What is one area of your life where you're ready to take the wheel again?

I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
HealingJourney MindsetShift MarshaEvans WellnessAcrossTheLifespan

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