Nature Based Therapy

What is Nature Based Therapy?

Are you looking to deepen your connection to the natural world? Ecotherapy offers a space to heal, reflect, and reconnect with both yourself and the environment around you.

Nature based therapy combines the healing elements of natural environments with evidence-based therapeutic practices. Each session integrates mindful movement, traditional talk therapy, and sensory awareness in outdoor settings—creating a uniquely effective approach to emotional wellness.

Ecotherapy, or nature based therapy, is an approach that connects personal healing with the natural world. By spending intentional time outdoors, individuals can regulate their nervous system, reduce stress, and gain a deeper sense of belonging.

This practice is great for those looking to explore a reciprocal relationship with the earth—recognizing how nature shapes who we are and how we, in turn, engage with it.

Our approach is:

Inclusive - Accessible for all bodies and abilities
Integrative - Addressing mind, body, and spirit connections
Evidence-informed - Combining proven therapeutic techniques
Client-centered - Tailored to your unique healing journey

Why Choose Nature Based Therapy?

Two people walking during an ecotherapy session in Croton-on-Hudson, New York

Benefits Backed by Science

Nature based and ecotherapies naturally increases serotonin production—a key mood-regulating neurotransmitter that improves emotional wellbeing and reduces anxiety. Research shows that combining gentle movement with therapeutic conversation in natural settings creates an optimal state for emotional processing and insight.

The embodied experience of moving through nature while processing emotions creates powerful mind-body connections that enhance therapeutic outcomes and promote lasting change. In a nature based therapy session, you are invited to get curious about what is happening both within you and outside of you.

How Nature-Based Therapy Can Transform Your Life

Manage stress and anxiety
Elevate your overall mood
Develop effective coping skills
Explore joyful forms of movement
Practice mindfulness in daily life
Increase present-moment awareness
Improve body image and self-confidence

Life Transitions

and Changes

Family of Origin Conflict

Anxiety

and Stress

Relationship Issues and Breakups

Burnout and Stress Management

Body Image and Disordered Eating

Trauma, Grief,

and Loss

Chronic Illness and Medical Issues

Is Nature Based Therapy Right for You?

Ask yourself:

Do you feel more relaxed after spending time in nature?
Have you been wanting to experience the benefits of gentle movement?
Are you seeking a change from traditional talk therapy?
Do you find it easier to express yourself while in motion?

Inclusive and Accessible for Everyone

Our nature-based therapy is for everybody and every body. No hiking experience necessary—sessions are designed for all fitness levels. All body types and sizes are welcome because we believe healing happens in bodies of all shapes and dimensions. We have carefully selected an accessible location with gentle terrain and adaptable routes.

Sessions always move at your comfort level with personalized pacing, never rushed. Your journey in nature is meant to feel supportive, not challenging, as you explore therapeutic connection in the outdoors.