Krysteena Wilson, LCPC

12/06/2025

Ohhhhh the holiday season …. 😬🎄

The holidays can be beautiful … and stressful.

They can create new memories … aaanddd activate old ones.

If you find yourself dreading family gatherings more than looking forward to them - I’ve got you. 😉

This is THE topic in our sessions around this time of year and I can guarantee we’ve helped many people survive through this time with just a few, practical, and simple tips.

👉🏻 Remember that boundaries are your best friend right now. They will protect you and your peace so you can show up as your best self over these next few weeks.

➡️Swipe through for simple ways to preserve your sanity and prioritize what truly matters. 💕

Need a little more support? Our relationship therapists in Boise have openings.

🌟Schedule a free consultation through our link in bio.

[Idaho residents only. In person in Boise or online throughout all of Idaho]

12/06/2025

Not all holiday traditions are worth keeping, especially the ones that leave you drained, anxious, or walking on eggshells.

If you're already bracing yourself for family gatherings this season, you're not alone. The holidays can stir up old dynamics, blurred boundaries, and unspoken expectations. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Our newest blog post explores how to approach family gathering activities with more clarity, calm, and connection.

You’ll learn:
✔️ How to set clear and kind boundaries
✔️ Why nervous system regulation matters during the holidays
✔️ Simple, meaningful traditions that don’t require perfection
✔️ How to create moments of warmth and presence, even in complicated families

This season, give yourself permission to do things differently.

Read the full post below ⬇️

Looking for stress-reducing family gathering activities? The holiday season often brings joy, and stress, in equal measure. If you're navigating complicated relationship dynamics, feeling stretched thin by expectations, or simply hoping to create more intentional family gathering activities this yea...

11/21/2025

Modern therapy in Idaho ⬇️

👉🏻You’re raising little humans and trying to rewrite the script on how you were parented but there’s no guidebook 📖…

Trying to be a good parent, partner, professional, and friend — it can feel like a lot!

👉🏻Here’s the thing- No one is meant to figure out this wild ride alone.

Our relationship specialists help modern couples like you show up more fully and more aligned in all areas of their life. 💕

❓Ready to take the first step?

👉🏻Contact us for a free consultation with one of our therapists today.

[in office counseling and therapy for couples and individuals in Boise or online throughout all of Idaho]

Tree City Wellness
208.816.0234
www.treecitywellnessid.com
Details in link in bio

11/20/2025

Take advantage of those benefits! 💫

Your HSA/FSA funds may be expiring soon - and your insurance may be resetting!

Therapy is an eligible healthcare expense and this season is the perfect time to invest in your wellbeing 🎄

👉🏻Swipe through to learn why now is the moment to schedule that session you’ve been putting off.

Then get in touch for your appointment before the holiday rush begins! ♥️

Link to schedule is in our bio ⬆️

[Idaho residents only]

11/11/2025

Modern relationships are no joke.

Whether you’re newly raising babies together, nearing an empty nest, or simply looking to reconnect what feels like it’s been lost..

💕Our relationship therapists can help.

Tree City Wellness is your Boise-based therapy practice for couples who want better communication, deeper connection, and real change.

No cold, stuffy offices. No passive stares.

➡️ Just REAL tools to help you feel fulfilled in your relationship for years to come.

Ready to do your relationship differently?

Contact us for a free consultation today.

www.treecitywellnessid.com
208.817.0234
Info@treecitywellnessid.com

Your relationship deserves it 💕

11/06/2025

Feeing triggered as a parent or partner??

You’re not broken - but you miiigghhttt be responding from your Attachment Style.

In this powerful conversation with Laura Vient of Raising Well, I unpack how your earliest relationships shape how you love, argue, parent, and repair —

And what healing actually looks like when you’re trying to break cycle and raise emotionally secure kids.

We talk about:

♥️ The 4 attachment styles & how they show up in adult relationships
♥️ Why your kids (and partner) trigger your old wounds
♥️ The truth about rupture & repair in relationships
♥️ How your healing supports secure parenting
♥️ Why “bigger, stronger, wiser, & kind” should be your new parenting mantra
♥️ Tools for new parents trying to find their new normal

It’s a real and raw conversation for people who want deeper connections, safer conflict, and more emotional closeness - in parenting and partnership.

👉🏻Head to the link in bio to watch the full video.

⬇️ And comment ATTACHED to grab my free Attachment Styles Quiz to start your own healing journey.

[Accepting clients in person and virtually in Idaho]

10/28/2025

Does your partner shut down during conflict?

You try to talk through an issue, and suddenly they’re quiet, distant, or emotionally checked out. The more you try to connect, the more they seem to pull away. Sound familiar?

This is a common relationship pattern known as the anxious-avoidant trap, where one partner (often anxiously attached) seeks closeness during distress, and the other (often avoidantly attached) copes by withdrawing or minimizing.

Avoidantly attached individuals often grew up in environments where emotions were dismissed or discouraged. Conflict doesn’t feel like a chance to connect...it feels like a threat. So they retreat.

If you're the one reaching out and feeling rejected, it can feel incredibly painful. But here’s the thing: this dynamic can change. With the right tools, awareness, and support, you can break the cycle and build a relationship that feels safer for both of you.

Learn more in our latest blog post:

If your partner tends to shut down, withdraw, or minimize during difficult conversations, you may be caught in what's known as the anxious-avoidant trap—a common dynamic where one partner seeks closeness and resolution, while the other retreats to self-regulate and avoid emotional overwhelm. For i...

10/20/2025

You’re trying to do it differently…

You want to raise emotionally healthy kids.

You want to break the cycles you grew up in - not just as individuals, but together as a couple.

Though sometimes it feels like you’re not on the same page.

Maybe one of you is diving deep into healing while the other is just trying to survive the day-to-day.

Maybe you’re stuck in reactive patterns with each other — even though you swore you’d never show your kids what your parents showed you..

You love your kids and you love each other.

You want to be good role models, to show what healthy love looks like.

And still… it’s so so hard.

In my practice, we help couples co-create a new parenting legacy. One built on emotional safety, mutual respect, and a shared vision for your family.

We often talk to our clients about:

💕Building secure attachment (with your kids and each other)
💕Regulating your nervous systems together
💕Communicating without blame or shutdown
💕Showing up as a parenting team, even when things are hard
💕Repairing after rupture — because disconnection WILL happen, but repair is everything in healthy relationships

We can help you figure it out together.

⬇️ Comment ATTACHED to get started with our free Attachment Styles Quiz + workbook

[accepting clients in Idaho]

10/14/2025

Why does intimacy sometimes feel hard even in relationships that are loving and supportive?

You might really care about your partner and want to feel close, but still find yourself pulling away, shutting down, or feeling disconnected during moments that are supposed to bring you closer. This can look like avoiding physical touch, struggling to open up emotionally, or feeling distant during s*x, even when nothing is “wrong.”

Many people grew up in environments where vulnerability didn’t feel safe. Maybe you were praised for being strong, taught to hide your emotions, or raised in a culture where expressing desire or affection came with guilt or shame.

These early experiences shape how we show up in adult relationships. Over time, your nervous system starts to associate intimacy with risk, and even when your relationship is secure, your body might still be protecting you in ways you don’t fully understand.

Learn more on this topic with our most recent blog post written by our therapist Madison Butler, LPC.

Sex-shame often begins early and shows up in how we connect (or disconnect) with our partners. It doesn’t just affect the bedroom, it affects our ability to feel safe, seen, and emotionally close. Learn where it stems from and how to heal in this latest article on our website.

10/08/2025

❤️Loving Someone With Addiction Support Group

You’ve held it together for everyone else. Now it’s time to get support for you.

https://www.treecitywellnessid.com/loving-someone-with-addiction/

Loving someone with addiction is a uniquely painful experience. You’re doing your best to show up, stay hopeful, and hold the pieces together — but deep down, you may feel:

Drained from constantly managing someone else’s crisis
Unsure how to set boundaries without guilt
Like you’ve become a caretaker, not a partner, parent, or sibling
Disconnected from your own needs, identity, or peace

If that resonates, this space was made for you.

This is a weekly virtual therapy process group for adults impacted by someone else’s addiction — whether that’s a partner, child, parent, sibling, or close friend. It’s a place where you can show up exactly as you are, and begin the work of understanding your own emotional experience.

The group meets Fridays from 1:00 to 2:00pm (Mountain Time), and is open to residents across the state of Idaho. Sessions are $40 each, with sliding scale options available.

Led by Lily Archuleta, a graduate counseling student in addiction studies at Boise State University, this group combines compassionate support with clinical structure. Lily brings a grounded, trauma-informed lens to the work, and a deep understanding of the patterns, pain, and hope that come with loving someone who struggles with addiction.

You’ll walk away with:

Support from people who truly understand what you’re going through

Tools to manage guilt, grief, and emotional exhaustion

Skills to set boundaries, reconnect with your needs, and stop over-functioning

A clearer sense of who you are outside of this relationship

This isn’t just about surviving someone else’s addiction — it’s about reclaiming your own emotional clarity, boundaries, and peace.

Spots are limited. If you’re interested in joining, please fill out a brief interest form. We’ll follow up personally to explore if the group is a good fit.

You’ve held it together for everyone else. Now it’s time to get support for you.