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NatureOverview
Ecotherapy
Therapy sessions held in nature, using the more-than-human world as co-therapist.
Evidence-informed
Format
individual
Session
50 to 90 minutes
Touch
no
Cost
$$
What this experience is like in depth
Ecotherapy is a nature-based approach. It is a therapeutic approach that intentionally uses time in nature, walking, sitting, gardening, as part of the healing process. It works with the understanding that healing is not only about insight but also about what is felt, witnessed, and released in the body, relationships, and environment. In a session, sessions may happen in a park, garden, or trail; the therapist weaves nature contact into conversation and reflection. You will walk, sit outdoors, breathe, notice, speak. This is offered one-on-one, typically 50 to 90 minutes, and this is a touch-free experience. People often choose this when they are carrying Burnout, Spiritual Disconnection, Grief, and Nervous System Overload. Over time, this work can become a way of relating to yourself with less fear and more capacity.
Who it may help
BurnoutSpiritual DisconnectionGriefNervous System Overload
Overview
A therapeutic approach that intentionally uses time in nature, walking, sitting, gardening, as part of the healing process.
What happens during a session
Sessions may happen in a park, garden, or trail; the therapist weaves nature contact into conversation and reflection.
What you physically do
Walk, sit outdoors, breathe, notice, speak.
Typical session length
50 to 90 minutes
Insurance
Sometimes covered when the provider bills through insurance. Ask the provider before booking.
Questions to ask before booking
- ?Are you a licensed mental health clinician?
- ?How do you handle privacy in public spaces?
Licensing & who to search for
Licensed therapist with ecotherapy training
Try these search terms:
- "ecotherapist near me"
- "walk and talk therapy"
- "nature-based therapy"
Related modalities
Full guide in progress
This entry has the essentials so you can start researching safely. A deeper guide, with history, common myths, FAQs, and further reading, is coming.