Behind the "Stems"

We believe in the power of growth, healing, and finding balance—just like the wild thyme that flourishes across Colorado. Each clinician brings a unique approach to therapy, but we all share a commitment to supporting you on your personal journey.

"Stems" holds a unique meaning for each of our clinicians. Here's what they have to say:

The word "stems" in our logo was designed by my younger sister, Holly Abbott, to honor our Nana (and her infamous penmanship), who passed away in January 2024. Nana played a pivotal role in my life, offering a love and care that was unconditional and different from what I experienced from my other caregivers. She was the one who picked me up from school, sometimes several times a week, to take me to therapy appointments. We lived less than a mile apart on a farm in Upstate New York, where Nana’s beautiful gardens were a staple in the community. Everyone came to admire her flowers or buy from the greenhouse she lovingly tended for years.

Though I never inherited her green thumb—failing horticulture in college, no less—Nana's love for plants and her support in my mental health journey remained a constant in my life. After her passing, I sought a way to honor her memory. Pushing myself beyond my comfort zone, I began taking care of plants. Over the past year, I’ve accumulated more than 75 between my home and office, creating spaces where Nana’s love for both nature and mental well-being can continue to grow.

"I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living, my Nana, you'll be."

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When I think of "Stems," I am reminded of both flexibility and time—qualities that are at the heart of therapy. This name holds deep meaning, as it reflects the natural process of growth and change. In nature, we observe a wide variety of flowers, each with stems of different lengths and shapes. Some may not grow as tall or as quickly as expected, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t growing. This is a powerful reminder that progress isn’t always linear, and growth happens in its own time.

The stem also represents flexibility. While it needs a certain structure to stand strong, it can bend with the wind and sway with the snow. It’s through this balance of stability and adaptability that the stem continues to sprout and flourish.

In therapy, I hope you’ll find inspiration in this balance. There will be times of rapid growth and times of slower progress, and challenges may cause you to bend or change direction. But through therapy, we can learn to embrace these changes, build resilience, and continue to grow—just like the stems in nature.

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