Hannah Bliss, LMHC

Outdoor Therapy

The outdoor therapy that I offer is just that: therapy outside! We meet at a park and have the same style of therapy session we would in the office or via telehealth. We might "walk and talk" or sit in camp chairs. I started offering this simple alternative to telehealth during the pandemic, in order to create access to all the benefits of in-person therapy, which include a more embodied experience of your therapeutic journey as well as deeper connection and coregulation in the therapeutic relationship.

Additional benefits of outdoor therapy:
Mental health benefits of spending time in the fresh air, nature, near trees or bodies of water:
lowers stress and anxiety
grounding to nervous system
boosts mood
reduces loneliness
improves self-esteem
enhances creativity
increases attention and memory
decreases symptoms of depression
decreases distress related to ADHD
increases connection to body
increases connection to earth
Logistics
We can meet at a park with ADA parking, a paved path, and seating available. During session we may walk, sit, or engage in an experiential activity.
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Please note that if you're interested in outdoor therapy, we will begin with traditional therapy in the office or telehealth, and treatment may require both.
