Every name has a story. Here’s ours.

Figuring out the name of the business is harder than expected. I knew that I didn’t want a stereotypical therapy practice name. I looked at the things in my life that have made me want to be better, to work on the things that are just too hard. When I thought about the reasons I have kept showing up, kept growing, kept doing the hard work myself—it always came back to one person. So, when you look at our name and see that odd letter capitalized within it, that letter represents the person who has motivated me to continually grow and become better.  So, I worked off that name in trying to find something that fit. 

A personality trait many people would say I have is being very intentional and passionate.  If you come into our office, you will see thought out details throughout the waiting room. Almost nothing in the waiting room is just there. Thought was put into each piece, and everything has a reason, like the tree.  This tree is one that gives when you need it and allows you to give to others as well. It builds a community in therapy while also still holding confidentiality.  We built an art/play and sand tray room because healing isn't one-size-fits-all. It felt more important to have this resource than an office for an additional clinician. We wanted that space to be where adults don’t feel childish using art or sand tray work, but children still feel comfortable to play. We don’t have a waiting room full of generic wall art. The pieces we add will come from artists connected to or give back to the mental health community and will be chosen because they tell a story, create emotional connection, or invite reflection—not simply because they match an aesthetic. Almost nothing in our office is here because it looked good in a catalogue. Like the elephant in the waiting room is a nod to my DBT groups and the elephant-in-the-corner metaphor.  Details matter to us because we know it is in the details that healing happens.

So, I started with this person and went backwards. What words have that name in them.  There were a lot of words, but nothing felt like the genuineness that I always seek.  I don’t “phone” in anything, so it had to have meaning and not just fit my nod to this person.  Then I saw Interweave.  I knew that was it.  Our clinicians are trained in EMDR and not only trained but have a love for it. I can talk EMDR for days if you let me.  Interweave is an intervention used in EMDR. An interweave is used when someone is “stuck” or what we say in EMDR “looping.” Basically, it is when someone is not moving forward, maybe because they are overwhelmed or the brain just doesn’t have enough information to move forward yet. An interweave is something to help someone begin moving forward again.  This word just fit what we represent.  Wanting to get people to move forward. Helping people make sense of what they already know.  Life doesn't happen neatly. Trauma doesn't stay in its lane. Neither does grief. Or relationships. Or identity. They all affect each other. Therapy is about helping people untangle those threads, so they make a little more sense while also knowing that the painful parts of having it untangled are not done alone.  THAT is Interweave Therapy.

Now the sappy part...we as a group “interweave” (I know…insert eye roll) so well, even though we have different personality types, different ways of doing therapy, and different interests.  But that’s what makes this work.  We came together because we practice differently but share the same values and ethics regarding what we want for clients. We know that every client has different needs, so they need different types of therapists.  

So, it started with not wanting the typical therapy practice name. And somehow, it ended with exactly that.  But it fits.  It is genuine to what we do and who we are.  So welcome to Interweave. Whether you’re just scrolling, interested in working with us, or here for the blogs, we are glad you are here.  This blog is going to be a little bit like our practice. Some posts will be practical. Some educational. Some will make you think. Some will hopefully make you laugh. Everything from relationships, attachment, trauma, chronic pain, eating disorders, AI, and probably a few completely random things along the way. If that sounds like your kind of place, we'd love to have you stick around. Feel free to sign up to the newsletter to get notified when a new one is posted or just stop by whenever.