OUR PRACTICE
Our Story
Karly Trotter, the founder of Convergent Mental Health and Wellness, started this business because of her commitment to grow a dynamic team of professionals who treat in a holistic capacity and work to address root causes to distressing symptoms. She values the healing capacities of western medicine (talk therapy, psychiatry, nutrition counseling, treatment from specialty doctors, massage, etc.) as well the eastern medicine (such as reiki healing, acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, psychedelics, spirituality work, etc.). By fostering a place where the wisdoms of east and west would converge, she hoped to offer a clearer picture of the whole person in the treatment process; to honor the ways each person's body is an interconnected system; and to provide treatment resources that support individuals' growth and healing. As Karly continues to expand the wellness team and deepen her own treatment knowledge, she hopes to empower individuals to achieve balance, vitality, and inner harmony through personalized holistic therapies, compassionate guidance, and mindful wellness practices.
Our Mission
To blend compassion, collaboration, and curiosity into a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach to holistic wellness. We aim for accessible, client-directed services that honor individual goals, draw from diverse theoretical orientations, and foster growth in a supportive environment.
Our Vision
To cultivate a community where various disciplines of medicine converge to provide individuals with support in their journey towards holistic well-being, enabling them to foster a resounding connection between mind, body, and spirit that allows for transformation in their lives.
Our Logo
The spiral is one of the oldest geometric shapes found in the ancient world. These swirling designs span cultures and millennia of art, music, mathematics, science and more. They are one of the most common structures found nature and can be seen from the microscopic forms of a shell, the path of draining water, and the growth patterns of plants... to the macroscopic structures of storms, galaxies, solar systems, and the universe.
Spiral Jetty from atop Rozel Point, in mid-April 2005
Sculpture by Robert Smithson | 1938-1973
Image: Soren.harward at en.wikipedia
Webb’s First Deep Field ( galaxy cluster SMACS 0723)
Captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope | 2023
Close up image of a sea shell
© Freepik Images
Spirals are also a rich symbol conceptually, mythologically, spiritually, and psychologically. It is speculated that neolithic spiral paintings and carvings represented a portal the spirit world, or life beyond itself. (1)
In ancient Greece and Rome, the spiral was associated with the concept of eternity and the cyclical nature of time. (2)
The artist Robert Smithson shared, "One could perhaps see it as a culturally collective symbol of the emergence of the feminine," and regarding his famous artwork Spiral Jetty, "the spiral goes counter-clockwise, toward the unconscious." (3)
In esoteric traditions such as sacred geometry, the spiral is seen as a fundamental shape that represents the interconnectedness of all things and the universal pattern of growth and evolution. (4)
The koru spiral seen in Māori art, carvings, and tattoos resembles the unfurling frond of the native New Zealand fern, and is believed to depict new beginnings, life and hope. (5)
During one of his seminars on symbols and psychology, Carl Jung shared, "The spiral in psychology means that when you make a spiral you always come over the same point where you have been before, but never really the same, it is above or below, inside, outside, so it means growth." ("Dream Analysis: Notes of the Seminar Given in 1928-1930", pg 232-233.) He describes that the upward spiral of healing and growth involves a return to old points and patterns, but with a newfound sense of understanding.
In modern times, the spiral continues to be a powerful symbol with diverse interpretations. Overall, it symbolizes the cyclical nature of existence, the interconnectedness of all life, and the journey of growth and transformation. Its rich history and universal significance have made it a timeless symbol that continues to inspire and resonate with people across cultures and generations.
We chose the spiral as our logo because of it's universal presence and transformative symbolism. Ultimately, it is our passion to help clients reestablish connection to a grounded inner Self, foster lasting interpersonal connections, and honor the collective wisdom of eastern and western approaches to heal the body and mind. We believe the symbol of the spiral mirrors those intentions. We also love how it remains complex, open ended, and requires the personal interpretation of the seer.
