EcoTherapy rests on the theory that people and nature connect. These therapists believe connecting to nature is necessary for human healing. They think activities performed in nature, caring for nature, or simply being in nature can help individuals with anxiety, stress, and other mental health concerns.
There can be positive effects on mental health when people spend time in nature, which is a critical tenet to EcoTherapy. Spending time in nature also can increase your mindfulness, gratitude, and creativity.
You might benefit from EcoTherapy if you are willing to try new things or enjoy being outside and among nature. Incorporating nature into counseling could look like going on walks or meditating outside in various natural environments, engaging in taking care of plants, flowers, or gardens, doing physical exercise outdoors, or advocating for environmental conservation by doing projects or volunteer work.
My practice centers around the belief that all people possess a natural intuition for health & wholeness. We are simultaneously interconnected to others and the natural world to which we bring this intuition to our greater sense of purpose among the collective whole. Humans are a renewable source of love and compassion and oftentimes our empathetic responses when caring for others such as famil...
I honor the courage it takes to reach out and ask for support! We all have, within ourselves, the wisdom to heal from adversity and trauma in a way that allows us to live with purpose and passion. My passion is helping individuals to reconnect to that wisdom. I offer a safe space for individuals and families to develop new ways of being that work for and not against them in their journey. I wil...
I am not your typical Therapist! You won’t find me sitting in a chair with a notebook, hyper-analyzing you in an authoritarian way. I make it a top priority to be genuine and have a relaxed atmosphere for both of us to connect. So if you are looking for someone “square” I’m probably not a good fit. :) For online sessions, I often incorporate homework that includes active movement like yoga,...
