At Hazelwood Mental Health, we believe healing isn’t just about appointments, diagnoses, or even coping skills—it’s about connection. Real, honest, heart-to-heart connection. And in that spirit, we’d like to introduce you to the very embodiment of our values and voice:
Meet Hazel Wood, the squirrel with soul. 🐿️
She’s more than just a cute face. Hazel is conscious, empowered, and deeply in tune with the journey so many of us are on—whether we’re healing from trauma, seeking clarity, or just trying to make it through the next day with a little more grace. She’s also a proud reflection of the people who built Hazelwood—especially Dr. Hazel, and our guiding light of holistic wisdom and accomplished Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Chyllia Dixon.
Hazel the Squirrel may live among the trees, but she is rooted in something much deeper: compassion, effectiveness, and the understanding that mental health is sacred work.
🌿 Why a Squirrel?
Squirrels may be playful, sure. But they’re also fiercely adaptive, deeply intuitive, and always preparing for what’s ahead. They carry wisdom in their instincts, just as we believe each person carries the capacity to heal within themselves.
Hazel, in particular, represents:
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🌀 Self-Awareness – She notices what’s happening around her. She pauses. She reflects.
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🌕 Balance – She knows when to leap and when to nest. When to gather and when to let go.
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❤️ Compassion – Hazel doesn’t just care—she feels you. And she doesn’t judge.
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🌱 Growth – Healing is seasonal. So is Hazel. And she honors each phase of the process.
✨ Hazel Is You, Too
Hazel isn’t some marketing gimmick or quirky mascot slapped onto a brochure. She was born from deep listening—to our clients, our providers, and the soul of this practice. Hazel shows up how you need her to:
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On a tough day, she might be the voice that says, “It’s okay to rest.”
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When you’re ready to move forward, she’ll whisper, “Let’s leap together.”
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And when you’re unsure, she reminds you: “The path is yours. I’m just here to walk beside you.”
💫 A Feminine Force (Without the Noise)
Hazel Wood is undeniably feminine, but never performative. She’s strong without being hard. Soft without being weak. She carries the essence of what we at Hazelwood strive to provide every client: a space where all parts of you are welcome.
She embodies what Dr. Hazel offers in every session—grounded guidance, calm presence, and a touch of wit that disarms even the most guarded hearts. And she radiates the holistic clarity that Chyllia Dixon envisioned when designing Hazelwood’s energy—where modern therapy meets spiritual intelligence and gentle empowerment.
Hazel doesn’t shout. She doesn’t push.
She simply is. And in that being, she invites you into your own becoming.
🛠️ What Hazel Does Around Here
You’ll see Hazel pop up across our blog, website, and social media—not as a distraction, but as a bridge. She helps bring complex ideas down to earth. She reminds us to breathe, laugh, and reflect. And most importantly, she helps you feel like you’re never walking your journey alone.
Expect to see her:
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Introducing blog posts with warmth and realness
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Dropping “Hazel’s Nutshell Tips” for daily mental health wisdom
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Appearing in gentle, seasonal reminders on our socials
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Occasionally poking fun at the stress we all carry—without minimizing it
💚 A Spirit Guide for the Hazelwood Community
Hazel is our spirit animal. But she’s also a mirror—a reflection of the community we’re honored to serve.
So when you see Hazel perched on your screen, remember: she’s not here to entertain. She’s here to remind you that you are not alone. That healing can be grounded and sacred and even a little fun. That joy and struggle aren’t opposites—they’re traveling companions.
And that your life, just like Hazel’s, can be beautiful even in transition.
🌳 Final Thoughts from Hazel Herself
“I don’t have all the answers—but I do have a good view from up here in the trees. And what I see is that you’re doing better than you think. Keep going. Rest when you need. I’ll be here, tail fluffed and ready, whenever you want to check in.”
Want to meet Hazel in action?
Follow us on [Instagram/Facebook/etc.] for weekly tips and check-ins from Hazel the Squirrel—and stay connected to the soul of Hazelwood.
🐿️ Hazelwood Mental Health – Where Healing Is Rooted in Connection.