Meet Winter Brown, Therapist at Bay Tree Therapy Group
At Bay Tree Therapy Group, we’re proud to have therapists whose paths to this work are deeply personal and rooted in compassion. For Winter Brown, therapy is an extension of a lifelong commitment to presence, healing, and connection. Her background as a yoga therapist and her years spent supporting individuals through illness and change have shaped her understanding of what it means to truly hold space for others. Winter brings this same sense of care and authenticity to every client she meets. Read below to get to know Winter and the heart she brings to her work.
What inspired you to become a therapist?
I worked for years as a yoga therapist in healthcare with people who had chronic illnesses, witnessing people’s health journeys and holding space for them to be just as they were at any given moment. Everything shifted and intensified when COVID-19 occurred, and it clarified how I wanted to show up and support people’s mental and emotional health as they navigated challenges in their daily life. Presence is one of the most precious gifts anyone can offer someone, and I truly believe that being with someone in the therapy room is an immense privilege.
How would you describe your approach to therapy?
My approach is empathetic, collaborative, and person-centered. I frequently use a variety of different approaches to tailor each session to the individual. I’m not afraid of injecting a bit of playfulness or of sitting with silence, depending upon the moment, and I follow my client’s lead with where the session needs to go and what might need to happen in the moment.
Who do you enjoy working with most?
This question is hard. Truth be told, I really enjoy working with people. One of the reasons I love working at Bay Tree Therapy is that I get to work with a wider age range of people, from preschool-age on up.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
First sessions can look a little different depending on your age, but my primary goal is to create a welcoming and open space that allows you to see how well we might work together. It’s a time for your questions to be answered, for you to learn how I’ll hold your confidentiality and privacy, and for us to outline some potential goals for our work together. My goal is to help you feel as comfortable and supported as quickly as possible.
What do you hope clients take away from therapy with you?
I hope that clients leave sessions feeling heard and affirmed, that they’ve found a compassionate space that empowers them in the here and now. Healing and growth isn’t always comfortable or easy. But it can be possible when it’s done alongside a supportive person.
What’s something about you that might surprise people?
I’m a huge introvert. Outside the therapy room, I tend to bury my nose in books and burrow in my house or nature to restore my energy.
Connect with Winter Brown
Winter brings warmth, authenticity, and genuine curiosity to every session, meeting each client exactly where they are. Whether working with young children or adults, her focus remains the same: to create a space where people feel seen, supported, and empowered in their healing. When she’s not in session, you’ll likely find Winter recharging with a good book or spending quiet time in nature—honoring the same balance and mindfulness she helps her clients cultivate.
If you’re interested in working with Winter or learning more about her approach, we invite you to reach out to schedule a consultation at Bay Tree Therapy Group.
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