Find Ecotherapy Therapists & Counselors in National City, CA.

 

Connecting with nature can do wonders for your mental health. Ecotherapy, also called green therapy or nature therapy, is a type of therapy that promotes mental and emotional healing through exposure to nature. It is based on emerging principles in ecopsychology.

During nature therapy sessions, you may be asked to participate in an outdoor activity such as gardening, hiking, or planting trees. Nature therapy may also include a stroll outside to immerse yourself in nature (walk-and-talk therapy).

Ecotherapy is a great option for people who find it relaxing and calming to be outdoors. Whether you are located in downtown National City, the suburbs of National City, other nearby places such as Chula Vista, San Diego, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Green Therapy Benefits

While the concept of green therapy may be new to many, it is known to have the following effects on people:

  • A reduction in negative thoughts and emotions.
  • Less anxiety and stress.
  • Improved depression symptoms.
  • Better physical condition due to increased physical activity.
  • Increased mindfulness.

Nature therapy may be helpful to people who suffer from common mental health concerns, from ADHD and PTSD to dementia and depression.

If you want to know more about the merits of nature, licensed therapist Arielle Drescher wrote an article about the healing benefits of ecotherapy.

Tap into the Healing Effects of Nature Therapy Today!

The more you immerse yourself in nature, the better you can feel. Why wait when you can begin ecotherapy today? Mental Health Match is here to help you find a local therapist or counselor in minutes! Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Margot Charkow-Ross
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Identity what is working for you in your life and what you are wanting to change. We will make a plan on what is the best way to change the things that are undesirable. We will take the small steps in order to create big change.

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I work from where you are and where you want to be. I want to help you figure out what the best solution is for the issues you are experiencing and I cheer you on every step of the way.

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  • Career Change
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My practice is a space of acceptance and curiosity, where we follow intuition, honor what comes up, cry, laugh, and tell the truth about life. I believe those parts of ourselves that we MOST want to avoid are the parts that we most need to look at.

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Lauren Hayes
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Empower you to explore uncharted depths & challenge you to disrupt beliefs, behaviors, and narratives that keep you feeling stuck. I'll work with you to process childhood trauma, harness the tools to navigate life transitions, & gain self-compassion.


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Empower you to explore uncharted depths & challenge you to disrupt beliefs, behaviors, and narratives that keep you feeling stuck. I'll work with you to process childhood trauma, harness the tools to navigate life transitions, & gain self-compassion.

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I use an integrative, trauma-informed approach that honors each client as a dynamic person with their own uniquely lived experience. I specialize in working with young adults who are feeling lost as they navigate the uncertainty of early adulthood.

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I specialize in helping clients respond to crises and life's challenges as well as relationship problems with parents, spouse/partner, and children. For example: divorce, suicidal ideation, school problems, parenting, dating, and trauma.

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I utilize attachment and trauma-informed therapy. I am passionate about helping people process traumatic experiences and navigate frustrating systems and relationships that often seem to do more harm than good.

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Timothy Malone
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Together, we will examine the things that cause you to feel stuck and look at them without judgement. We will find ways to help you move through the thoughts and memories that hold you back


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Together, we will examine the things that cause you to feel stuck and look at them without judgement. We will find ways to help you move through the thoughts and memories that hold you back

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I bring curiosity and often some humor into the therapy room. I'm told that I can also be direct, in a comforting way. I use EMDR, Mindfulness, Talk Therapy and positive visualization to help set the direction of therapy when needed.

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