Nature- informed means acknowledging our fundamentally human condition, and our inextricable place in the web of life. My passion is connecting my clients to the power of awe, hope, meaning, and wonder as a means of personal growth and healing. No need to leave our daily lives to go on a wilderness expedition, or to the deep woods, or even to the county, to experience this connection. We recognize that there’s an incredible resource right beneath our feet, above our heads, and all around us – one that is steady, constant, and available in each moment.
We seek to understand our role in the world and our relationship to all beings. We spend time to consciously enhance our personal relationship with nature to find to rhythms and metaphors that support and renew us.
What exactly is Eco-therapy?
Eco-therapy means consciously interacting with the natural world as a source of healing, connection and meaning in a therapeutic setting. This can take place in the office as well as outdoors through walk and talk therapy and nature-based mindfulness experiences. Using our five senses and our conscious attention, we find that nature has immense healing benefits. Another part of our work together is to identify rhythms and points of connection that support continued growth and healing outside of therapy sessions.
Does insurance cover Eco-therapy?
Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Feel free to reach out for a consult (no charge) so that we can talk about what you hope to gain and to explore insurance-based and private pay options.
Do you only offer Eco-therapy?
I offer traditional talk therapy sessions online and in office, using mindfulness based cognitive therapy and other techniques to work with anxiety, stress, and major life changes.
Who is a good candidate for Eco-therapy?
Eco-therapy is an excellent choice for people who:
- Struggle with anxiety and depression
- Have relationship challenges
- Have difficulty managing stress
- Are experiencing major life changes
- Are seeking to deepen their connection to nature to support well-being and healing
What does the research say?
Time outdoors is good medicine. Multiple studies in multiple countries have documented a reduction in the physiological marker of stress – lowered heart rate, blood pressure, improved focus, and decreased symptoms of anxiety and depression. Explore these links to learn more!
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28788101/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6085576/
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01093/full
https://hbr.org/2017/06/why-you-should-tell-your-team-to-take-a-break-and-go-outside
Here are some resources to get you started with your own journey into nature connection: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_57ximjymaCBzCij8j9snwwTjLz_f8aLwa38rsIngYc/edit