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If you are considering working with me, you may want to know a little more about ecotherapy. Ecotherapy is grounded in the science of ecopsychology, which elaborates on our inborn wisdom that humans are a part of nature and that our relationship with nature predicates our mental health. Being in connection with wider nature around us can offer calm, relaxation, joy, awe, grounding, or childlike curiosity. Further, reconnecting with the animal-nature within us can help us to feel more at home in our bodies, connected with our senses, and alert to the rhythms of nature. We can also begin to recognize how the health of Earth, and the ecosystem of which we are a part, depends on us growing a reciprocal relationship. Ecotherapy then seeks to source us in nature and help us uncover our place in the interconnected web of life. It can lead us to remember ourselves not as superior to or separate from the more-than-human world, but as coherent equal members. It can be an effective approach for working with more common concerns like anxiety, depression, grief/loss, stress, and trauma. It is also particularly well suited for addressing ecological distress like eco-anxiety, eco-grief, or planetary dread.
Hello dear one. Thank you for your curiosity in seeking guidance. While I may not yet know the journey that has brought you here, I’m glad that we are crossing paths. I am an ecotherapist, mindfulness practitioner, and Earth Mama! My work is grounded in humanistic, interpersonal, attachment, mindfulness, motivational, strengths-based, and ecotherapeutic frameworks. I also appreciate philosophical, spiritual, or existential exploration, and creative expression. Blending a warm, person-centered, and gently challenging approach, I will tailor our sessions to fit your needs.