About
Healing Rooted in Nature
At Durango Nature Based Counseling, healing is rooted in connection to ourselves, each other and the natural world. My approach weaves together ecopsychology, art therapy and somatic practices to support clients in finding resilience, joy, and healing. Whether you’re navigating relationship issues, anxiety or depression, we can work together to create more peace and calmness in your life.
A Different Approach
My approach to therapy firmly holds that each one of us is whole and inherently good.
I firmly believe there is nothing “wrong” my clients. We’re all living in a world that makes it difficult to get our emotional needs met and we have developed all sorts of dysfunctional strategies for getting those needs met. Our work together will be about figuring out what these patterns are, processing them and mindfully developing new ones.
Why Nature-Based?
Human beings evolved to be in connection to the world around them.
Our ancestors lived their whole lives outdoors. At the root of my work is the belief that many common “mental illnesses” can be traced back to this rupture between humans and the natural world. When we can learn to feel more connected to the world around us, our nervous systems are better able to regulate and feel safe. Using the natural world as a container we can more easily and gently explore whatever it is that is bringing you to therapy.
Let’s Connect
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to explore how we can work together. We’ll discuss your needs and see if my approach feels like the right fit for you.