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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 Des Moines, the suburbs of Des Moines, other nearby places such as Urbandale, West Des Moines, or anywhere else in Iowa, 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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Identify your goals and work toward reaching these. Often, my goal for you is to help you build a life you don't feel the need to run or hide from.


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Identify your goals and work toward reaching these. Often, my goal for you is to help you build a life you don't feel the need to run or hide from.

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I typically offer clients a choice between dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) or Internal Family Systems (IFS). Both of these strategies offer a holistic approach and assist clients in healing inner pain while addressing behavioral concerns.

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We will work on how thoughts and emotions interact, and how a person can combat negative thoughts to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. We can discuss these issues, and help you with planning and mastering goals.


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We will work on how thoughts and emotions interact, and how a person can combat negative thoughts to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. We can discuss these issues, and help you with planning and mastering goals.

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I utilize an integration of cognitive behavioral (CBT), person-centered, and solution focused therapy to help you identify limiting thoughts, emotions and behaviors that interfere with a fulfilling life.

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I believe that we are a bundle of behaviors, beliefs, and patterns that we have learned a long the way. Once we can identify those patterns, we can then decide if we want to change or accept them.

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I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique, specific needs and view our interactions as a partnership. We are on a road trip. You pick the destination and the route. You are the driver and I'm simply riding shotgun with the map.

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Processing through experiences and their impact in your individual journey to become your complete and desired self. Identify what you can control and work together to learn to cope with and set boundaries to address the things you can't control.

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I have a professional history working in the areas of substance abuse and systemic trauma in both residential and community environments. I have an educational focus in trauma-informed care.

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My hope for you is that we work through symptom reduction, address the underlying causes, and end up feeling more at peace with your eating concerns.


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My hope for you is that we work through symptom reduction, address the underlying causes, and end up feeling more at peace with your eating concerns.

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I have extensive training and experience working with eating disorders, and my passion is supporting those with binge eating and related symptoms. Most people I work with also may have co-occurring issues that we are able to treat simultaneously.

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  • Anxiety
  • Binge Eating
  • Disordered Eating
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