Alisha McCanney, LCSW

Throughout Alisha's career as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker she has had the opportunity to work with different populations, but only noticed a gap in reproductive mental health when she was the one in need of support.  As she personally faced a reproductive health issue, she quickly joined a club that no one ever wants to be a part of...The Infertility Club. Almost immediately she began to realize how many others surrounding me were in this club that no one ever really talked about. She started speaking with women she barely knew who shared some of the most difficult moments of their lives with her as well as their frustrations with the lack of mental health supports. She then decided to start the journey of opening a practice where women could stop suffering in silence and seek the support that is critical in addressing their behavioral health wellness. Her experiences have shaped the way she approaches therapy as well as the way Willow Counseling Services operates.

Alisha's therapeutic approach is tailored to each person and often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while using a client-centered approach. Alisha's clinical focus is within perinatal mental health to include infertility, traumatic birth, loss, postpartum depression and anxiety, NICU trauma and adjustment to parenthood. 

Michelle Adams, MSW/ Doula

Michelle Adams earned her Bachelor and Master of Social Work at Delaware State University.  She faithfully served 23 years in the United States Air Force where she resided at various overseas and stateside locations and was afforded the opportunity to provided medical support to a number of diverse populations in the capacity as an OB/GYN, labor/delivery medical technician.  Michelle also worked in a variety of settings and with diverse clients, including both long-term and brief interventions for the Department of Veteran Affairs as a Substance Use Disorder Social Worker, Christiana Care Health Services HIV Program and Mental Health Therapist at Dedicated to Women. Michelle understands that living can be filled with an array of challenges that requires a little more than “a rub on the back” or “It will be okay”. She is motivated by as she says “the privilege to see and support women experiencing these challenges become healthy, whole and embrace their new optimistic approach towards life. 

As a Doula, Michelle enjoys the unique blend of providing the necessary therapy to the woman who now requires pre and post-natal care as she enters into motherhood.  
Michelle is driven and committed to ensuring women adopt a healthier quality of life and mental wellness. 

Michelle's counseling philosophy and orientation incorporates, but are not limited to cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, solution-based, and motivational interviewing approaches. 
As a therapist, she strives to connect with people through compassion, empathy, kindness and respect.

Brooke Sharlow, LCSW

Life can get chaotic and busy which makes it difficult for setting aside time for personal growth. Brooke strives to provide a space for people where they can take a moment to breathe and focus on themselves by expressing their thoughts and feelings. 

Brooke became a licensed clinical social worker because she desires to help people to enjoy life and be happy. 

Brooke's therapeutic style incorporates compassion and honesty in a relaxed, non-judgmental atmosphere. She is here to support you by bridging the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Together,  she believes that you will identify your strengths and utilize them to accomplish your goals. You will be equipped with the tools needed to feel confident and independent once our time together is over.

As a Doula, Michelle enjoys the unique blend of providing the necessary therapy to the woman who now requires pre and post-natal care as she enters into motherhood.  
Michelle is driven and committed to ensuring women adopt a healthier quality of life and mental wellness. 

Michelle's counseling philosophy and orientation incorporates, but are not limited to cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, solution-based, and motivational interviewing approaches. 
As a therapist, she strives to connect with people through compassion, empathy, kindness and respect.

Lindsay Griffin, LCSW

Lindsay Griffin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Delaware with over 10 years experience in the mental health field. Lindsay’s passion includes promoting mental wellness as part of a holistic wellness routine. Since graduating with her master's degree she has worked with youth and adults from various socio-economic, racial, and cultural backgrounds in starting the process towards hope and mental wellness. She firmly believes that having the right connection with a therapist is pivotal to encouraging healing and growth. She is dedicated to walking alongside her clients in the therapy process.

Lindsay specializes in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, family conflicts, stress with life transitions, and women experiencing infertility. Lindsay pulls from her own background and personal struggles with fertility to inform her work with others who are navigating their fertility journey. Lindsay utilizes a strengths-based and client-centered approach in her practice while focusing on realistic and achievable goals towards healing and change.

Vanessa Foulk, LPCMH

 A natural “Listener” type since childhood, Vanessa has long recognized the value of a safe space to pour out thoughts that would otherwise be kept under tight wraps. It was the love of lending an ear and hearing people’s life stories that led Vanessa to seek a career in counseling.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH), Vanessa has found that finding true happiness often starts with being true to one’s self. The feelings of anxiety and depression can creep in little by little, and we can feel lost as to where to start in figuring out the answer to “what’s wrong.” Other times? We know just what the problem is, and therapy gently opens the opportunities of discovery that lead to understanding our unique ways of viewing the world, or patterns of thinking that shape our perspectives. We can learn what our underlying fears may be that hold us back. We learn how to tap into the courage previously deemed unobtainable, beyond our reach. 

It’s the journey of self-discovery and the unexpected “ah-hah” moments that make Vanessa most passionate in her work. Whether it’s a general anxiety that’s been building or a relationship issue that we no longer feel we can handle on our own, a little guided conversation (yes, therapy!) can be just the thing we need to tap into previously hidden strengths and insights.

Vanessa’s counseling style begins first and foremost with the building of a relationship that fosters warmth, encouragement, and trust. From this Person-Centered philosophy she then incorporates various therapeutic approaches. From the focus of finding our meaning and values in life (Existential Therapy), to the skills-based focus of challenging faulty thinking (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Vanessa enjoys the art of subtly weaving in various therapeutic strategies best suited for each individual.