Welcome!
The Willow is a psychiatry practice that offers a space intended to nurture the wellbeing of adults, families and young people.
The practice is led by a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who approaches psychiatry from a holistic lens which honors the many ways people choose to find harmony, truth and self-actualization.
“Wherever you are,
And whatever
you do,
be in love.”
-Rumi
Our Philosophy
As the willow tree, humans are resilient, designed to flex with time, grow and stand tall in strength. Like the bark of the willow, our very fabric holds the medicine to our healing.
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The Willow wellness space encourages wisdom from within, self-nurturing, balance, learning and growth.
Monifa Willis, PMHNP-BC
Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Being of service to others has been my calling. I have provided therapy support, psychotropic management and crisis intervention to families and young adults in community and hospital based settings. In addition to provided applied behavioral analysis and school support to children on the Autism spectrum.
I began my training in psychology at CSU, Long Beach, carried on to obtain a Master's in Marriage & Family therapy and completed my training through UCSF Master's program for Nurse Practitioners, specializing in Psychiatry.
I believe in making space for people to explore what wellness, health and peace can look like for them. I ground myself in the belief that medicine comes in many forms, and I see it as my duty to provide education and consultantship as you explore what best works for you.
I practice from a community based, trauma-informed heart that intellectually appreciates the impact of biological, environmental, behavioral and generational factors on our daily lives and communities at large.
My treatment approach is grounded in evidence based psychiatric medication practices while holding respect for the many ways people choose to heal. I continually verse myself on alternative wellness forms that could be of service to you and/or your child.
I enjoy collaborating with other healing practitioners, but most importantly, I enjoy working with you.
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Services
A psychiatric assessment allows you space to tell your story.
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Thorough assessments include collaboration with schools, support person/s, primary care providers and other healing support team members.
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Formal diagnosis and treatment recommendations are discussed.
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Psychiatric Assessments
Medication
Management
It is important that you are fully informed and educated on the benefits and risks of medication intervention.
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Follow-up visits provide, on-going education, medical monitoring and psychotropic adjustments that best meet your needs.
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Education and consultantship is offered to individuals, academic institutes and community organizations.
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Previous themes have included:
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Effects of trauma
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Behavioral interventions
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Cannabinoids 101
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DBT skills class for teens
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Education &
Consultation
Fees
Sliding scale will be considered, please contact me via email with your request.
Child Psychiatric Services
120 minute new client assessment includes;
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60 minutes session with caregiver/s.
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60 minute session with young person.
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Collaboration sessions with schools, primary care providers and other supports.
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Administration & evaluation of psychological scales.
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30 minute follow-up session for treatment recommendations..
$2,000
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50 minutes medication management follow-ups includes: medical monitoring, supportive therapy, collaboration with caregiver/s and recommendations. . Typically meet monthly.
$450
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*home visits available upon request
Education & Consultantship
Fees may vary depending on type of presentation/workshop desired.
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Please schedule a FREE consultation appointment to discuss your needs.
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Adult services
60 minute new client Psychiatric Evaluation
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Administration & evaluation of scales.
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Collaboration with therapy provider.
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Review of Medical, Psychiatric history and labs., as appropriate.
$500
30 minute medication follow-up visit
medical monitoring, supportive therapy, and recommendations. Typically meet monthly.
$250
Private Insurance
Currently not accepting private insurance, however at your request a super bill will be provided with all necessary information that you can submit to your insurance carrier for out-of-network benefit reimbursement. Insurances that include out-of-network benefits often reimburse 20-90% of fees. Please consult your insurance carrier for details.